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Sea Shell

49-51 Lisson Grove, NW1 6UH Full details & map

Fish & chip shop: Fish & seafood

Time Out says Rate it

By Time Out Editors Posted: Oct 24 2011

Badly damaged by fire in 2009, the Sea Shell has finally risen phoenix-like in a somewhat glossier incarnation, complete with gleaming brass, chequered marble floor and backlit aquarium (a magnet for children). The latter must be proving a challenge, as the brown banquettes around which the fish tank wraps are also the seating of choice for dating couples, but then, that's the Sea Shell.

Service has cranked up a notch since our last visit, our waiter knowledgeably talking about the wines, and the pros and cons of screw-cap bottles. The menu, more extensive and varied than most chippies, remains much the same.

Start maybe with prawn cocktail or chargrilled halloumi. There's a large choice of sides including broccoli with chilli and garlic, and jacket potatoes with soured cream, plus steaks for fish-fearers. A decision to opt for Japanese panko crumbs on our deep-fried haddock was well rewarded. The chips, fried in groundnut oil, taste much better than they look, and the tartare sauce is surely London's best.

Tags: Fish & seafood, Families & kids, Groups, Central, Marylebone, Mid-range, Restaurant, Fish & chip shop

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Sea Shell details

Address

Sea Shell

49-51 Lisson Grove NW1 6UH

Transport Marylebone tube/rail

Telephone

020 7224 9000

Sea Shell website

Meals served noon-10.30pm Mon-Sat

Main courses £12-£30

Credit cards AmEx, DC, MC, V

Facilities

Tables outdoors ( 8, pavement ), Babies and children welcome ( children's menu; high chairs; nappy-changing facilities ), Booking advisable ( Thur-Sat ), Disabled ( toilet ), Takeaway service

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By Martha S. - Mar 13 2012

Its about time, TimeOut reassessed their seafood rankings.
The Sea Shell should be ranked number 20 not number 2!!!!!

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By David S. - Mar 12 2012

I have just eaten at probably the worst seafood restaurant in London.
Bad fish bad service and bad vibes.
I have eaten at most of the multi-starred restaurants under"seafood"
this isn't a sea shell this is a broken shell.
There is now way this is ranked number two!!!