Brighton Shellfish & Oyster Bar

Seafood restaurant · Brighton and Hove

Brighton Shellfish & Oyster Bar

Seafood restaurant · Brighton and Hove

The Fishing Quarter 199, Kings Road Arches, Brighton BN1 1NB, United Kingdom

Highlights

Nestled by the water, this charming walk-up seafood kiosk serves up fresh shellfish and delectable rolls, all enjoyed with stunning ocean views.

The Fishing Quarter 199, Kings Road Arches, Brighton BN1 1NB, United Kingdom Get directions

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£1–10

@infatuation

"We don’t make a habit of using the word ‘twee’, but this old-school seafood shack on Brighton Beach is gloriously twee. From the '80s charm of the crabsticks to the pour-your-own vinegar station complete with a printed meme seagull warning, this is the ideal spot to start your trip. Order a dozen freshly shucked Jersey oysters with homemade chilli dressing and the delightfully rich, slapdash crab roll while you’re at it. Then, grab one of their tables on the beach. It’s walk-up only, but rest assured the queue moves fast. Oh, and if you fancy adding a pint to the proceedings, you can order one from the grab-and-go hatch at The Tempest Inn nearby." - heidi lauth beasley

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@infatuation

"We don’t make a habit of using the word ‘twee’, but this old-school seafood shack on Brighton beach is oh-so gloriously twee. From the '80s charm of the crabsticks to the pour-your-own vinegar station complete with a printed meme seagull warning, this is the ideal spot to start your trip or to have lunch on the beach when you can’t really be bothered to find out where your Birkenstocks are. POA: order a dozen freshly shucked Jersey oysters with homemade chilli dressing and the delightfully rich, slapdash crab roll while you’re at it. Then, grab one of their tables on the beach. It’s walk-up only, but rest assured the queue moves fast. Oh, and if you fancy adding a pint to the proceedings, you can order one from the grab-and-go hatch at The Tempest Inn nearby." - Heidi Lauth Beasley

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Graham Cave

Google

Great for all types of seafood. The whelks were massive and tasty. We asked for them to be cut up as they were so big which they did for us. Marinated octopus was also good. Highly recommended.My Korean partner was prepared and brought her Gochujang sauce although there is chill vinegar, pepper etc available

sha sha

Google

I had the pleasure of dining at a seaside kiosk and tried their famous crab and lobster rolls. I have to say, they were both incredibly fresh and delicious. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the ingredients were top-notch. The crab meat was sweet and juicy, while the lobster was succulent and full of flavor. The rolls themselves were soft and perfectly toasted, adding a nice crunch to each bite. What really made this dining experience special, however, was the stunning sea view. The kiosk is situated right by the water's edge and offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the ocean. It was truly unforgettable, and made the meal even more enjoyable.

Nels Y

Google

In Brighton, you can either spend 40, 50 quid on a dozen of oyster for 15-20% better quality in some seafood restaurants or spend 20 quid for a dozen of oysters which are pretty good as well at The Brighton Shellfish & Oyster bar. I personally like to come here eat a dozen or 2 oysters then go to Riddle for half to a dozen more. Oysters: not just the oysters but their seafood are generally pretty value for money. As mentioned above, whenever I visit Brighton, I come here to eat atleast a dozen or 2 oysters with some other seafood. Oysters are 6 for £10, pretty fresh as usual, can be sweeter, creamier, bigger, but oh well, for the price, I ain't complaining. Seafood mix with lobster tail - love the seafood mix, a lot of different seafood in 1 bowl. Even the lobster tail is not real lobster but I really enjoyed it, not so much for my mate haha. Can wait to come back and eat 3 dozens next time. 🦪🤙🏻

Alevtina Dagnoff

Google

Very fresh oysters, delicious shrimp and octopus as snacks. Do not take rapanas, they are hard and poorly washed. Fast and pleasant service. very democratic prices)) The tables stand right on the pebbles of the beach, which at the same time is simple and with a beautiful view. The only thing is that there is no cover, probably not very pleasant when it rains or is hot.

Denise Lam

Google

This is everything you would except from an establishment of this kind. I got cockles, whelks, oysters and a lobster roll. All very fresh which came to £21. I loved the condiment stand where you can marinate your shellfish whichever way you like! There was 4 different vinegars to chose from! They offer ice packs for takeaway but as I was close by they didn’t give me one for my bits I got after eating there. You can’t come to the seaside and not get cockles with lashings of vinegar & you won’t be disappointed!

Alex Petrovi

Google

I had a great experience!! Staff are so welcoming and friendly.. if you are a seafood lover, I would say this is the seafood heaven!!! Soo fresh and tasty, I just passed by but I'm so happy that i tried also!! Prices are amazing too!! Enjoy Brighton

Ali Tassavor

Google

This little beachfront kiosk, has a lot to offer in the way of fresh local seafood. Additionally, a little kiosk also sells other seafood, but this has been imported, and some of it are no so real seafood, just looking like that. The food is very picturesque and they have great seating by the water. I wish they more catch of the day style stuffs

Bogdan Marcelan

Google

For a few days we came from London to this beautiful seaside town of Brighton. My daughter took us along the paths of her role model Zoe, who lives in this place. We sat on the beach, had oysters at the beach oyster bar and enjoyed the sun. Oysters of all ages and at a moderate price.

Ben M.

Yelp

A great selection of seafood, I could camp out and graze all afternoon if they also had beer. They've got different types of shrimp, marinated octopus, , oysters, whelks, and jellied ell. The selections are great and fresh.

Kenny C.

Yelp

Saw some of the most delicious seafood I'd seen in England in the glass pane, so I just had to get a crab and shrimp sandwich. Kind of underfilled (or the bread roll was way too big), but I enjoyed it. Should've gotten oysters instead.

Yuan L.

Yelp

Had the crayfish, it didn't smell fresh. Small portion too. But the sauces were great

Qype User (cassie…)

Yelp

YUM YUM YUM! I have never been the world's biggest lover of seafood but I love this place! They have the freshest shellfish and seafood in the area and the staff are so friendly, they treat you as though you are a regular. I love having the odd munch of seafood when I visit the seaside and it will always be from this place.