Food service was quick and reliable but try and get service off the bar very slow not enough staff available for the time of day unfortunately read more

Pleasantly surprised! Nice dining room. Opposite the Fitzwilliam museum. Some seafood main courses elegantly expensive, but I created my own ad hoc tapas platter with some of the appetisers on the menu. Creative and innovative fusion dishes on the menu. Helpful service. The pardon peppers were a good serving for only £3. Served in oil, just needed an extra dusting of salt on top. The shrimp in oil with chilli and garlic was tasty, almost like in Spain. Bread for dipping in oil on the side. Sweet potato and leek pakora is something you don't see on the menu every day. I liked it, the batter was quite light and you get what I think was a plum chutney on the side. The haddock fish cakes are shaped like balls and served on a bed of leeks. Also had a side order of Daupinois potatoes, shaped like a square block, nice and creamy. read more

Loch Fyne Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Cambridge, CAM

Very fresh and innovative dishes!! Outside the box presentation & preparation!! I enjoyed the sophistication in food and the laid back atmosphere! What a dynamic mix of senses!! A must try for anyone who's had lots of the typical kinds of food. I really enjoyed the grilled seafood platter...very fresh and delightful. Surprisingly wonderful was the Pimm's gelatin dessert! Outside the box and very delightful! read more

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The pasta was amazing! The oysters were fresh, and the scallop appetizer was delish! My husband and I went there on a date and we definitely enjoyed ourselves. The atmosphere was chic, and lightly dimmed with candles. I really enjoyed this place and will come again! read more

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Had a great lunch at Loch Fyne restaurant. The reviews have been a bit mixed, but after a visit to the FItzwilliam museum, which is right across the street, I was walking by and saw a sign that said they had a 2 course pre-fixed menu for £10, so I decided to give it a try. The place looked like a traditional seafood restaurant inside. Lots of dining areas and a really nice patio with flowers outside. There was a glass case with shellfish inside and an all around casual oceanic atmosphere. Had the Spinach Soup with crème fraîche, served with granary bread for my first course. It was very thick and creamy, and after adding a little salt and fresh ground black pepper, it was great. For my entree, I got the fish of the day which was a whole baked dab fish. It was very light and not fishy tasting at all. Just peeled the skin back, lifted the meat off the bones and it was time to get down. Along with this deal comes a side, so I chose the mixed vegetables, which was peas, carrots, and broccoli in a light butter sauce. All in all, It was a nice light lunch. A refreshing break from heavy British pub food, with far less calories. All this and a glass of Sicilian Chardonnay was £19.20. That was also with a tip. Great place. Can't wait to come back for dinner! read more

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We came from London with our American in laws after a visit to the Fitzwilliam Museum. We thought the restaurant looked nice, so decided to go there for our lunch. Sadly we were treated like unwanted visitors, as we were sat far away in another room by ourselves. We gave our orders, after asking if it was alright if we ordered starters, as we wanted a light lunch. 3 of us asked for the Fish soup..I asked for a soft drink, the waiter comes back, with "no soup" and out of the soft drink I asked for. My husband was so taken aback he did not want to order anything but a cup of tea. Surely, your wait staff should know what is available and what is not available? Also nothing was said about offers or specials which we read on black boards on our way out. Very very disappointing. read more

4.5 stars. I have been going to Loch Fyne for years now and it never disappoints. With family in Cambridge it is a bi-annual event to have dinner there. Try their amazing smoked fish pate and special, wild fish dishes. It's a romantic spot, too -- lots of nooks and crannies for private conversation. The servers are friendly, too. Love this place and will return again and again. read more

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Me and my partner decided to celebrate our 2nd year anniversary by booking a table at Loch Fyne, we'd perused the menu beforehand and had out appetites whetted before we'd even arrived! On arrivial we were greeted by a very friendly man and shown to our table and our waiter appeared shortly after to get us started, I plumped for a Norfolk crab soup starter which was accompanied with some bruschetta style bread, the soup was outstanding, deeply flavoured and piping hot - Perfect! For my main (and my partners) we went for one of the specials on the menu that night which was Bream topped with caviare butter - being someone that has only really eaten the staple fish (cod, haddock, salmon, tuna) I wasn't aware that the fish was going to have many bones in it, which it did however the fish was really tasty and the bones were removable, if I had been told beforehand that the bream was very bony I wouldn't have taken a huge bite to start off with! No worries though, it was really nice! We didn't have a dessert as we were stuffed full but we were offered and shown the dessert menu in a comically cheeky manner which worked really well! We had the house white with our meal and it complimented the fish perfectly. All in all I would recommend Loch Fyne to anyone, I plan to return and I want to try the lobster next time! read more

Loch Fyne is a fresh fish restaurant located opposite of the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. Plaice, the whole fish in garlic and butter is really delicious. 3 course lunch menu is 12.9 £. You should definitely give a chance if you get bored from usual fishnchips. #wholefish #fishnchips #plaice #lochfyne #freshfish #foodie #cambridge #UK read more

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For ages I thought that Loch Fyne was an independent restaurant, before I travelled the world and saw a few of them dotted about the place. Nevertheless, it is still a pretty excellent seafood establishment. This particular branch is in a very charming old building with visible roof rafters and wood flooring. Fits in with the aesthetic of Cambridge very nicely. The fish here is excellent, the oysters and smoked salmon in particular. There's a very good wine list too and service is generally above acceptable. I actually worked as a waitress for Loch Fyne at their temporary restaurant at the Chelsea Flower Show and having seen how all the food is prepared in the kitchen I would still definitely eat it! The prices are quite a bit above average, but the quality justifies it. However, it is a bit annoying that you have to pay extra for vegetables and potatoes. read more

As someone who grew up in an island, i didn't think Cambridge will be home to a such great seafood restaurant. I like my crabs both looking good and taste fresh and yummy. What a great evening! read more

Nice Restaurant. Seefood is really fresh and well cooked. Service is also fine once you rich your table arriving at the rush time is not the best if you dd not make a reservation. My personal advice would be not to hesitate to follow the chief day suggestion. read more

Excellent value, especially the set menu. The portion size of mussels was a little small but they were delicious nonetheless. The service was friendly and the restaurant itself is well decorated. On nice days there is also outdoor seating in a whitewashed courtyard which has a Mediterranean feel. read more

Loch Fyne Restaurant - Mussels from the set menu. Served with French fries. - Seafood Near Me - Cambridge, CAM

I must say that i found the Cambridge Loch Fyne restaurant to be of a very good standard on the couple of times i have visited. On both occasions the service has been efficient and helpful without being intrusive and the food has been fresh, presented well and tasted good. I dont know if i have just been lucky because i have had others tell me of bad experiences here which would make them think twice about returning. This is the case with other Loch Fyne establishments around the country too, but if i am happy with what is on offer then i will continue to return. read more

visited here in late September with my boyfriend and a great time. best squid we have ever tasted and great service.

This is one of my all time favourite restaurant chains. Having been to the one in Ipswich a few years ago, I was so excited to visit the Peterborough chain last week, and I was not disappointed. We were greeted at the door by a friendly member of staff who promptly found our booking and took us to a lovely booth in the main area. We barely had to wait two minutes before our drinks order was taken, and we were pleasantly surprised by the drink prices. Our food was delivered to our table promptly and we were even treated to a free oyster as we had never tried them before. We ordered the mussels, squid and whole lobster, and we had great fun trying not to make a mess. We were complimented on our efforts by the waitress despite my having lobster juice on my glasses. Overall the service was excellent, the staff were polite and funny and the food was divine. The overall atmosphere was very relaxed and the building itself was charmingly rustic. We left in a great mood and can't wait to go back! read more

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Been to the restaurant with my dad who's visiting Cambridge for the first time and loves seafood. Really great food and welcoming atmosphere, will definitely go there again. Food was really good and fish seasoned well. read more

Loch Fyne Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Cambridge, CAM

Fancy seafood dishes? Yes please! We had a wonderful date night at Loch Fyne - perfectly situated across the street from the Fitzwilliam Museum - filled with delicious fresh fish dishes. I highly recommend the smoked salmon sampler. It was a nice, perhaps lighter change from the usual fish and chips. Would definitely return. read more

An extremely pleasant place. Beautiful location, unpretentious décor and very friendly staff. They served great, thick lumps of smoked salmon, chunky tiger prawns with chilli & a really tasty fish pie. All washed down with Old Speckled Hen. Fresh, reasonable value & recommended. read more

We were so glad we found the Loch Fyne in Cambridge! After an afternoon walking around the city, we wanted to relax and have a nice meal before heading back to our hotel. We had been in England for three months and were interested in some real seafood. Loch Fyne didn't disappoint. First of all, you HAVE to try the rope-grown Scottish mussels. Nicely arranged in a wonderful creamy broth, they were perfectly steamed and seasoned. We had them as an appetizer, but they are available as a main course. If you eat nothing else at Loch Fyne, you could be happy with the mussels. Ask for extra bread to soak up the broth! I had grilled cod with chips and steamed samphire and my wife had pasta with squid, scallops and mussels. Everything was wonderful and we left feeling we had really experienced British seafood. Loch Fyne is a chain, but it felt like a real mom-and-pop restaurant. It's a little pricey, but not out of line with what you get. Try it! read more

I had a wonderful dinner here. The space is beautiful, the service was great, the food and drinks were delicious. I would definitely come back here! read more

I was here on a Tuesday night. Immediately we were told several items on the menu were sold out. Two things being mussels and chicken liver. I was disappointed but nonetheless I stayed hoping that the other items would make up for it. They didn't. I ordered the salmon ceviche. The salmon was great but the rye toast that accompanied it was awful. It was stale. Then I had the lobster spaghetti and that was pretty bad. There were two bites of lobster. I like my pasta al dente but not uncooked. Overall, I was disappointed in the entire experience. read more

This has to be one of the better seafood restaurants I have been to, but because of this, this place tends to get very busy. Also, it is an open space for the most part so it tends to get very noisy. Not a good place to have a quiet conversation. read more

As the name would suggest, this restaurant serves seafood. I love the service here and the food! It's located on Trumpington street which makes it a perfect location for many visitors and residents of Cambridge. It's a great restaurant with fresh fish so it can be a little pricey! All in all, a tasty evening! read more

Although part of a chain of fish and seafood restaurants, the Cambridge branch of Loch Fyne has a unique and non-corporate atmosphere, being located in premises that used to be a pub with plenty of rustic charm. It can be a rather busy place, but thanks to the layout of the building and the dimmed lights it has a romantic and intimate atmosphere. The speed of service varies, but the level of attention and friendliness of the staff is always well above average. The a la carte menu (check out the photo on the back!) offers great choice for fish fiends and seafood lovers: apart from the spectacular hot and cold seafood platters to share, which include crab or lobster, there is a varied selection of hot and cold starters/snacks and the list of main courses covers traditional dishes such as fish pie as well as more elaborate creations. Carnivores and vegetarians are also well catered for. There is also a list of specials for the day's catch and a board with a tempting selection of desserts, the chocolate nemesis is to be recommended. Considering the quality of food on offer, the pricing of the main menu is very competitive in comparison with other establishments in town, but the set menus for lunch or early evening (including a glass of wine) as well as the slightly more elaborate one during full service are particularly good value. It is a shame though that some main courses do not include potatoes and/or vegetables or salad, which then have to be ordered and paid for separately. read more

Very nice staff, good food for great price. I went for crab cakes and seafood tagliatelle - both turned out to be good choices. Nice decor and atmosphere too - will definitely come back when in Cambridge next time. read more

Having wanted to visit this restaurant for some time, I had the opportunity to do so just before Christmas and must say that, in my opinion, it lived up to it's reputation. Decided against the a la carte menu as it did seem quite pricy but the set Christmas menu offered some nice options. The staff were pleasant, efficient and suitably attentive. The food was fresh, tasty and well presented and the wine list gave plenty of options for each meal. Toilets were clean and tidy, although quite a distance from our table. Parking outside is very limited although there is a multi storey close by. Venue is pleasant and intimate due to being an old pub. All in all, a lovely evening. read more

It has a great location situated opposite the Fitzwilliam museum. When you enter the ever so pretty front of the building then you find out that the restaurant is actually far larger than you expect. I'd say simple and clean inside with some period features rather than inspiring. Not sure I'd consider it a romantic setting particularly either. The bar area for any pre-dinner drinks is tiny and its obvious that they expect you to arrive here ready to sit down at your table immediately. Browns is a short walk along the road if you like to have a cocktail prior to the main event. Foodwise its obviously all about the seafood. Masses of choice but we opted to share a seafood platter for main course which was enormous but delicious. Have eaten here previously and seabass was also a great option (and more manageable). Wine choice was reasonable, and wasn't overpriced. All in all a good meal, with friendly staff in a relaxed but slightly unimaginative setting. read more

Ok my dinner here was superb, had oysters to start with and absolutely loved them , ended up ordering more. The main was steak on this occassion (Aberdeen Angus no less). The interior was warm , had that old English feel to it with huge oak beams across the roof etc which made it extremely warm and inviting. The price however left me with a small burn in my wallet (120 pounds for two of us) but this did include a couple bottles of wine to smooth the evening along. read more

As seafood restaurants go, this was pretty weak especially for the cost. I was entertaining collegues from out of town, and one of them came down with food poisoning. This could happen anywhere to anyone, but I was a bit embarassed. read more

Really not keen on going back to thie restaurant after the meal we had once with friends. The food was gritty and considering this is a fidh restaurant some snad probably isn't the first thing you want to tase when having a fish pie. It is also quite expensive and frankly not worth the money. read more

Great fresh fish restaurant conveniently located opposite the Fitzwilliam Museum. Not the place to come if on a budget or wearing jeans but let your parents treat you and you can sample oysters and pick from the extensive wine menu. I had a selection of five different types of salmon for my main course which was the best salmon I've ever had. My only bug bear is that you have to order, and therefore pay for, salad, vegetables and potatoes seperately which all mounts up to £15-20 for a main course. Definetly the place to cone for a treat rather than a regular haunt. Popular with a slightly older and well heeled crowd. The staff were very helpful in helping to choose wines and tell you more about the dishes if asked. They also sell fish to take home too. read more

We were only in Cambridge for a few days but decided to give this place a try. We definitely were NOT disappointed!! From the hospitality to the menu, everything was AMAZING. I would recommend to tourists and locals alike. One of the employees in particular was extremely sweet! (I wish I had caught her name!!) I was a bit confused with regards to finding a place to change my baby's diaper since the building has an older setup and the changing table is located right outside of the men's restroom. Anyway, she explained it to me, helped me get my diaper bag to the changing table, and even cuddled my baby once I got him freshened up. read more

Everything - quality of food, staff experience, atmosphere I would rate as exellent. Nice place for a date or a nice treat for myself. Prices well differ from fish&chips shops. But once and again - are you after greasy chips or finely cooked organic fish. At this place you can choose from oysters, lobsters, scallops, salmon, mussels.And i can tell - their salmon and mussels are very tasty. Probably the rest of it as well, I just didnt have a chance yet to try anything else. Also I like the idea that owners are not thinking solely about business, they care about the natureof looking after nature, work together with RSPCA and carefully select their products. read more

To be frank, Loch Fyne doesn't provide as high quality food and service as the chain claims to provide (as conveyed by its website, etc). The whitebait starter was seasoned well, but lacking in crispiness. The thai fishcake starter was not remarkable. And yes, I am the innocent American so I went for the good ol' Fish & Chips, which was uneventful to say the least. The fish and chips was quite a big portion, and not good, but still ranks lower than that from The Plough (which was quite excellent). I took a taste of my friend's smoked haddock risotto----it was a bit TOO salty to both her and my liking. Overall, the meals were decent, but not as high-quality as the chain tries to portray, and the service was particularly slow. It's a fun place to witness customers arguing for long periods of time with the staff, however---complaining about unaccepted vouchers and rude service. It was at least something to do while we waited for a very long time for our food...... read more

very disappointed with Cambridge. I have been to the Milton Keynes one in the 'HUB' and was fantastic. The seabass was lovely and the creme brulee was served with the best shortbread.The service exceptional, even in a lunch hour we were served quickly and efficiently. Unfortunately, the Cambridge branch was a disappointment. Our starters were served cold. The fish looked good and I love Seabass normally. The bottom of my fish was a bit slimey and unfortunately I was sick within an hour of eating it, so think it was undercooked as never get ill from eating.We also had to wait a very long time for desert.The poor girl was run of her feet and did the best she could, but there seemed to be a lot of people directing and milling about rather than helping with the service.The creme brulee had a pitiful shortbread with it.Shame this let the group down I'm afraid.At an average of £45-50 for 1 starter, 2 mains, 1 desert and 3 drinks would normally say not bad value had the food and service lived up to my normal expectations for the chain read more