Seafood Restaurants In Glasgow

Pan-Asian cuisine meets Tokyo hipster at the beloved sample of cool restaurants in Glasgow where seafood is captured in everything from nasi goreng with Atlantic prawns to a king prawn Thai yellow curry and salt and pepper squid.

Bothy might not be seafood-only, but when they sea-food, they know what to do with it. From a dill confit salmon fillet with a green apple and cucumber salsa, to a cod with lemon butter, they're taking local ingredients to new highs.

A Spanish cafe championing the vibrant flavours of the Med, Cubatas Tapas is an excellent spot for seafood feasting in Glasgow. From grilled scallops and mussels to roasted sea bass and traditional paella dishes, there are plenty of small plates to be explored. 

An Ashton Lane institution, this foliage-adorned hideaway in the West End is a perfect place to eat seafood in Glasgow. Head on over and soak in the charming atmosphere, bespoke wine and whisky collection, and menu of brasserie-style dishes including a sumptuous fish stew. 

One of the city's best seafood restaurants for showcasing the finest in Scottish fish, Ardnamurchan Restaurant & Bar takes pride of place in the city centre. Head inside and you'll find salmon fillet, halibut cooked two ways and a signature seafood chowder to warm your cockles. 

Salt and Vinegar brings nautical decor and a fun-loving atmosphere to Glasgow's Southside. Serving up fresh fish and chips with a quirky backdrop, the restaurant is made extra special with fishing attire, port holes and hanging fish nets strewn across the space. 

On the edge of Kelvingrove Park sits the bright and airy Mediterranean-style restaurant, Five March. Here, sourcing local and ethical food is of paramount importance so the result is fresh juicy seafood dishes paired with wines to perfectly accentuate the flavour.

Often hailed as Glasgow's top spot for fresh seafood, The Finnieston is a charming boozer decorated with maritime-themed adornments. Specialising in fresh catches and bespoke cocktails, it's an essential visit for chilling with mates in the day and romantic dinners in the evening. 

Few seafood spots take dining in their stride quite like Gamba. With over 20 years in service, Gamba are experts when it comes to turning the locally caught in to exception plates, from seabass to lobster and beyond.

Nestled in the rafters of Cafe Gandolfi, this cute spot serves fresh fish on the daily. Classic dishes include Arbroath smokies, peat smoked salmon, scallops of the day, smoked haddock and tiger prawns in a creamy sauce, making it an unmissable Glasgow seafood restaurant.