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17 years ago
Excellent food and service. Recommend the Bradan Rost salmon.
5 Verulam Road
St Albans AL3 4DA
United Kingdom
01727 799050
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http://www.lochfyne.com
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What time does Loch Fyne open?
Loch Fyne opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Loch Fyne opens at 9:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.
What time does Loch Fyne close?
Loch Fyne closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Loch Fyne closes at 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Mon-Thu 12:00 PM - 10:00 PMFri 12:00 PM - 10:30 PMSat 9:00 AM - 10:30 PMSun 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Does Loch Fyne serve alcohol?
Yes, Loch Fyne serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only
Does Loch Fyne have TVs?
Yes, Loch Fyne has TVs.
Does Loch Fyne have outdoor seating?
Yes, Loch Fyne has outdoor seating options.
Does Loch Fyne have parking?
Yes, Loch Fyne has parking options.
Does Loch Fyne have free WiFi?
No, Loch Fyne does not have free WiFi.
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My husband hates seafood, but he liked the risotto and as long as I cleaned the appetizer prawns…read morefor him, he ate them. I had the octopus and he even like that., and of course, so did I. He went so far as to have the blue cheese ice cream and liked it. Good service, nice atmosphere, on the water and close to our hotel.
Love this hidden little spot right on the water at the St Katherine's marina. If you're in the mood…read morefor seafood this is the place to go. I went by myself on a Sunday buggy and was seated immediately. Got the octopus and french fries (or chips, i am a yank ya know). I'll be returning at some point to try the rest of the menu. Great spot for low key intimate conversation with your table
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They were ok but the quality of the food was so so, still it's a great place to go if your in the…read moremood for crab lobster or shrimp!
Really like the way it works,a bag of lovely food and get stuck in with your fingers to eat,using a…read morehammer to smash open the crab or lobster which are lovely and flavoursome.Really casual atmosphere.I definitely recommend it.
The customer service made this a 4*. I went here with a work colleague for lunch…read more As soon as we walked in we were greeted by a really friendly and polite barman. He took our drinks order and served us. I asked to set up a tab and he was fine. He pointed out the special board and welcomed us to take our seats. I had a burger and chips, it was nice enough. My colleague had fish and chips and he said his fish was actually really nice and definitely a good bit of quality fish. The waitress was so sweet, attentive and amusing! The decor was lovely and you can tell it's just had a big makeover. The whole place was immaculate. A really decent selection of drinks, including London lagers and ales. It is is at the posher end of "gastro pub". I would go back here 100%. If nothing else the staff have won it over for me hands down. You k ow you'll get served timely, decent food, with a smile, nothing too much effort.
Really cozy local gastro pub which is becoming my latest thing to do on weekends where I can bring…read moremy fluffy friend. They're dog friendly and there's a really nice nature walk right opposite the pub. You'd want to get there by car as it's in the middle of Watford road but to easy to find. The staff there are welcoming, we actually went on Boxing Day thinking it' probably be too busy but they were really nice and we got a cozy sofa spot next to the bar. The food is nice and warming I had the butternut squash soup of the day with nice homemade bread. They do amazing seafood hence the name and I'm eager to go for the lobster Tuesdays. I think you have to book in advance due to popularity. Will definitely recommend any hungry hikers and families with kids as they have a lot to choose from with whole lot of alcohol choices too!
Having watched Rick Stein on TV for decades, we really looked forward to lunch here…read more Service was very good and staff were friendly and attentive. Location is lovely on the river. Food was good. Simple, elegantly but unfussily presented. We had crab linguine and scallops to start. The scallops were smaller than expected (see picture), 3 small scallops for £17 is overpriced in my opinion. The crab linguine was lovely, light and delicious. For mains we had the whole dover sole (hubby wanted head removed which they were happy to do) and Indonesian curry. All the fish was perfectly cooked. The Indonesian curry had a good heat to it, loved it. We will be back to try other items on the menu
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Crab linguine
Fantastic fishmonger. My boyfriend and I go to this location every weekend to buy fish and other…read moreseafood. It's like our favorite outting. While it is a bit pricey compare to billingates, living in these small flats in London, we don't need a box of 10 seabasses. Plus who really has the time to clean up the fish anyway? They have all the basics, even razor clams, (live *moving*) Langostino, wild seabass... they will clean / fillet your fish for you. SO YUMMY! I heart La Petite Poissonnerie!
What a jewel! A small seating area upstairs with a larger area downstairs,l with a lovely selection…read moreof fresh seafood. Make your selection from "the boat" and allow them to masterfully prepare it or take it home and give it your best. Great atmosphere, popular with their neighbors and a friendly chef/fishmonger/owner who loves his customers and his work. Hint: try the fish soup!
Food service was quick and reliable but try and get service off the bar very slow not enough staff…read moreavailable for the time of day unfortunately
Pleasantly surprised! Nice dining room. Opposite the Fitzwilliam museum. Some seafood main courses…read moreelegantly 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.
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I'm so glad I picked this oyster stand out of all the others! Richard Haward's Oysters is a must!!…read moreI walked up and it wasnt too busy since it was about 11 am on a Tuesday! The were patient and took their time explaining to me the difference between their oysters and where they came. I had their Jersey and Mersea Oysters and they also let me try a Native Oyster on the house! I grabbed some lemons and their house made sauce on the side. They paired so well with the Oysters ans the Oysters were naturally salted, so they were so well balanced with the toppings! Amazing! Some of the best I've ever had, and I enjoyed them with a glass of Prosecco. Just such a great experience!
Freshly shucked oysters on demand, yes please!…read more My tour guide recommended this spot and I'm so glad we stopped. I had four oysters and they were super fresh, tasty, and a great size. The staff were really friendly too. Definitely a good spot if you like oysters!
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Well I have to say this was such a great experience for my family! It was my mother in laws 90th…read moresurprise party and we hired the upstairs private dining room. There were 15 of us and the whole event went so well. I can only tell you that the staff were fabulous, so attentive and helpful. The food was great and the bill was very reasonable. I can't praise the staff and the venue enough! We made an old Lady very happy with the help of some Great food and some fabulous service by some really friendly people!
Good pub, good selection of ales and cider, food is always fresh, only downside is the locals can…read moreget a little rowdy around 5ish, which is a pain when you have kids. One good point they allow dogs in the bar area, and even have a treat jar on the fire place .
Nice place
Just did surf and turf, two sides and a bottle of wine for two. Just £40 total bill on a special…read moreThursday deal. Food and wine was fantastic. Very happy.
Loved the name and the place. Oysters were wonderful, so clean and fresh tasting! A tourist's…read moredelight!
Delicious, fresh, delicate dishes. Scallop ceviche and seared tuna were favourites, truffle oil…read morelittle gem salad was also gorgeous. The food arrived over the course of an hour to the cute barrel we were sat around and went down perfectly with some nice wine. We had a bit of an issue with them having no record of our booking but fortunately there was a table free upstairs which had a much nicer atmosphere, very quirky. There was something slightly off about the atmosphere though, it just didn't feel that relaxed or intimate? The experience wasn't quite there for the price - £80 for five dishes + salad + wine
Prawn on the lawn, lobster salad, little gem and tomato salads
Crab. Watercress. Chutney. Toast.
Jersey Rocks Oysters. Delicious!
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If you're after fish and chips done right, this place delivers. The fish arrives piping hot with a…read morelight, shattering batter and moist. You can taste that it's been cooked to order.
Listen, Any fish and chip restaurant that has white linen…read moretable cloths on which is sat a small vase with a little fresh flower in it has got to be decent. Fish Central doesn't disappoint. Old school to the bone. Local villains in one corner, a table of two with Macs out working in another. Me being intrepid in Islington. King's Square might sound grand. But it's shabby. Not shabby chic. Just shabby. All the more thrilling then to find Fish Central nestled in there, across the way from the pub you'd get glassed in if you wandered in for a lager top. The restaurant is bright and airy. White and chrome. Bit of a 70's vibe. The waiters are old men. They are welcoming. I can sit anywhere. I don't need to pick from the menu, maybe I just want a small plate of fish and chips. How the hell did he know that? I nod approvingly and ask if they have tea. Course they've got tea. Stupid question. And it comes in a white mug and saucer. Food comes. Nice piece of cod, crispy batter, decent chips. Chip shop chips. No hint of parsley or lemon. Back to absolute basics. Who needs garnish? Not this lot. Tartare sauce is homemade I think. Absolute bonus. Tomato sauce is Heinz. We can live with that. I plough through it with aplomb. Friday has arrived. Local villains show each other massive respect. Handshakes, hugs and kisses on both cheek. Work meeting looks productive. Everyone's happy because they are all eating good fish and chips and it's Friday so why wouldn't you be? The old men are attentive and brisk. They've done this before. They keep it simple. One wants to know if my Mac is any good. We chat about Macs for a bit. Because he's relaxed. He's done this before. He doesn't need any of the frou frou stuff. He scribbles the bill. It's £8.50. Cheap as chips. Is this where the phrase was invented? I'll be back to try roasted skate wing. And to see if the breadcrumbed cod is as good as the battered one. There is a take away section if you just want to gobble fish and chips on the go. But my advice is, if you have the time, go in, sit down revel in old school simplicity, confident staff and customers who are pleased as punch to be there. No airs and graces. They aren't trying to be something they are not. They are just good. Really good. And that's good enough for me.
This place has a lot of potential but the hygiene issues of the waiters ruins it. Many of them…read moresmelled as if they didn't know what a deodorant is and that smell followed them as they brought the food. Maybe it's just me, but that fully ruined my appetite. Also, I ordered the boulianbaise, and it was pretty much a lot of broth, some salmon and hardly any mussels. Not going back.
The fresh fish is absolutely amazing. They bring you options to your table. Great wine options…read more Extremely friendly service. So affordable for the quality of food. Will return again for sure.
Great service! Thanks to Adrian who served us with great customer service. He was very caring and…read moremaking sure we were happy. We ordered mackerel patte for the starter, it was their special of the day. It was very smooth. I had dinner for mussels which was perfectly seasoned. The restaurant was very cosy and cute atmosphere. I was there two years ago. I had great dinner then so I went back with my friends. They have pistachios gelato which is a killer dessert. I think they make their own maybe I'm wrong....
So much potential with a great decor and good menu. Just didn't quite feel it from the servers. We…read morewould have been prepared to be much more adventurous and spend probably 50%more but didn't get any genuine interest from them to help us. Good....could be great. Probably why it wasn't full on a Saturday night
This is a very decent restaurant where you find a host of Scottish fish and shellfish produce (as…read morewell as some meat and game dishes). I recently had a 3 course set meal for £15, where I started with their Bradan Rost kiln roasted salmon, then the pan fried gilthead bream with braised fennel and a a side of chips, and rounded off with apple crumble and creme anglaise. They were not stingy on the portions, which made the £15 even more worth while. I highly recommend their Bradon Rost pate, with a hint of lemon, topped on some oatcakes. The mackeral pate isn't half bad either, served with brioche and shallot marmalade, an excellent combination. Oh yes and one must try their soups, whatever they have at the time, go for it as it is always a delight. There is a lovely dessert list, of which I would definitely say to go for the sticky toffee pudding, as it is beautiful. There is a comprehensive wine list. I like their Riesling, Whitehaven from New Zealand, it is one of my favourite wines in general, and goes very well with the fish dishes.
Mom and I had lunch here today. I am a bit surprised to see 3,5 average rating - this place is…read moregood; a bit pricey for what it is, but acceptable. - lobster bisque - I think it was made out of roasted lobster. - roasted onion and cumin soup - light, creamy texture and vegan - lobster - not the best, and a price tag of £25 - catch of a day - forgot what fish was it, but it was incredible! Service was - meh. Constantly has to call the waitress - Lisa, for attention, as she never bothered to check in on us. My water glass never got a refill. My mom's lobster did not have a side of melted butter. And as she dropped the food she did not bother to ask us if we need anything for our meal. So food is good. Service needs more training.
this place is so underrated! I love yelp so was hesitant when I saw there was only a few reviews…read more We didn't order from the menu, they had specials up on a board and went from there. I barely took pictures because we were really enjoying the food and our time. Our server was amazing and made awesome suggestions from our wine to our meals! These guys know what they're talking about so ask for their advice when ordering. I can't help it but the playlist was so good... coming from a 90s baby!
Best sushi I've had in a while !! Kind of a hidden gem as it is a smaller restaurant just right off…read moreof the road. Look down for one second and you will miss it ! Really great sushi and sushi rolls. However, when they get busy the service slows down by a lot more than it should. I once came with a few friends and it took 25 minutes for someone to even get us a water and ask what drinks we were interested in starting with. Again, the food is amazing so it is worth it even if the service slows. Desserts are also delicious if you have enough room !
Quiet intimate restaurant, nice place for a intimate romantic dinner or a casual lunch even…read more The service is great, workers always checking on you but not in a suffocating way. The workers are very nice and accommodating. They even let us stay later after closing time as my Bf and I finished up our dinner and one of the workers was just chit chatting with us like we were long lost friends..if I was staying longer in London, I would've even asked him if he wanted to hang out with us lol. The food was great and fresh and tasty. There's a cute map in the restaurant that tells you where the ingredients for your meal came from like the fish and oysters. I highly recommend this place. Price wise, I'd say it fits for what you're getting.
Can't visit London without getting fish n chips. My wife bookmarked this place as she read it was…read moreone of the top fish n chip places. With much expectation, we came, ate, and left fulfilled. The fish had a good batter and was soft inside. It sat atop some fries, which were a perfect crispy texture. It also came with a mashed peas side, which was very sweet and a good compliment to the fried meal. Presentation was nice as they added a little empty oyster shell to hold the tartar sauce for the fish. Kids can't go into the restaurant after a certain time at night. The inside is also very small and we wouldn't really be able to fit our whole family comfortably in there anyway with a stroller. We walked in, they apologized and told us. Fortunately they had seats outside, so we sat there, and they kindly welcomed us to come in if we ended up being too cold outside. Food, atmosphere, and hospitality, 5 stars.
It's in soho London and I had my stop for some oysters- I don't want to say it's not good but not…read moreas great as the oysters I had in states. For some reason, most seafood in U.K. were pretty fishy. They are famous in their oysters and I did enjoy mine. The service was really nice even tho I only had oysters and a glass of wine.
Haaaaaa seafood!!! I love it!! (I knew why I was going there!!)…read more I booked online which was very easy. When We got there, we were quickly seated and cared for. We started with some easy cocktails which were delicious and then shared a seafood platter. Num num num. Fresh and delicious food. I have been to several Wrights Brothers restaurants and they are always great! A very safe bet if you want some seafood!
Def not your average neighborhood fish n chips spot. The…read moresmells from the open kitchen are killer good. The oysters smelled like the ocean. Of freshness and brine. The mussels kept coming and coming. I observed two chefs enjoying lifting their craft a notch higher. I observed customers enjoying their meal. Went for the old fish n chips standard. And it was fabulous. ALL fish n chip are compared to THE standard: a roadside lunch wagon in Southern Iceland. This didn't disappoint. And a fine Scottish lager, or two, to wash it down. I'll be back. The appetizers listed for today... have to try...
I am only giving them 3 starts because we went there in a Sunday ( around 6 pm ) because of the…read moreFamous fish and chips and they told us they didn't have any left because it was busy weekend . They get everything fresh so I guess the was not delivery on Sunday . We did try a few appetizers. Forgot the name of it . Some were good some little plain . I would just recommend to call the place if you are going there that way you won't be disappointed, service was good !
I don't know where this joint got its good reputation from. It's not bad and has a great selection…read moreon the menu but not amazingly good for the price.
Although one would go to a nice Italian on a first date, I find this excellent in my retiring…read moreyears. The owner waits at the table so I allways choose to sit at his station. I don't go to fish restaurants a lot so I end up at his restaurant about once a year - and he always recognises me and treats me like a lost relative. I have to admit, this impresses me so I will try not to be biased. Their calamari is so nice I only ever have that for my first course and it never fails, and I have been going there for about seven years. Those of you mathematically inclined will have worked out that this is seven visits. A lot of older clientèle there so it is a place to go to for a quiet meal with someone you feel comfortable with - and you'll both enjoy it.
my second time at the Ark but this time I took my very fussy mum who isn't a fish lover and eats…read morequite small portions. Her plate was empty and she told the waiter how beautiful it was. Both our meals you could not fault. Also I like that they let you sit where you want to.
We went here for a celebratory meal, having read the reviews on Yelp, I did have my reservations,…read morehowever since seafood was the mood we were in, we decided to give it a shot. We hadn't reserved a table, it was fairly busy but we were seated straight away. The service was really good, as was the quality of the food. We finished with desserts, which were also really good. It was reasonably priced considering that we were ordering seafood that is generally expensive. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.