You can't walk more than a few feet in Brighton without seeing a seafood restaurant. And in our case this was the second choice as the first restaurant we wanted was fully booked, but honestly, I don't mind and I am glad the first place was book as this restaurant was excellent. The layout is a bit dated but don't let that fool you, with a view of the beach across the street this is a lovely place to have dinner. My girlfriend and I both had grilled fish options. I went with the Salmon and she had the Sea Bass. Both were delicious, although hers was looking up at her with sad dead eyes. We also had some shrimp as an appetizer that was excellent. The only reason I'm giving them 4 stars instead of 5 is that we went in August of 2020 (the era of COVID) and the waitress and others working at the restaurant were not properly wearing masks. The waitress had one on, that she would pull down when talking to us so as to be heard better. Making the mask pointless read more

Melrose - Sea Bass - Seafood Near Me - Brighton, BNH

Well you have to say this is a bizarre little place. Its a step back in time for sure...look a the photos...but... ...the staff are great, the service is great, the food is superb and apparently the Irish coffee was also really good...don't go there for the house wine though but its OK So why go, the food yes but the prices....its absolutely amazing...2 good sized lemon sole off the bone with potatoes were the same price as I can buy just 1 in the market, but of course its cooked too. We had a little bottle of fizz each, while we were waiting, 200cl like you used to get on airplanes...drinkable, fun experience..£5 each....seriously there is nothing not to like! And nearly everyone in there was a regular or returned every year when on holiday...everyone seemed to know everyone..and you will understand why they comeback...we will Great (unusual) place, run I think by Greek Cypriots...a lot of Greek stuff on the menu too Check it out! read more

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It's easy to fall into a tourist trap in a town like this but Melrose proves you don't have to sacrifice quality or price. Just a few steps from the boardwalk is this casual restaurant with a nice view of the waterfront. There are lots of seafood options but not much else so those that prefer other food will want to look elsewhere. I was happy with the fresh oysters and grilled scallops in shell. Great flavour of the sea. The shared fish platter came with three kinds of fish, scampi and calamari on a light salad and chips. The meal was good along with a beer and large serve of wine for £40. Good value. Service was attentive although it was strange when enquiring about whether they had Bloody Marys, I was told they could bring me the ingredients to make my own. Hence I opted for the wine. Cheers! read more

Melrose - Sharing dishes for two - Seafood Near Me - Brighton, BNH

Lovely service, delicious food. Biggest piece of fish I've ever had and great light crispy batter. Never had scallops before; these were really good! Ace meal, thanks. read more

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This place reminds me of a restaurant you'd find in an old school casino. The kind with the illuminated spinning cake stand (actually they have one), burgundy patterned carpets, and 80s songs playing. Aside from being a bit of a time machine, this unassuming beachfront restaurant offers affordable seafood at really great prices. "Affordable" and "seafood" can be a bit of a risk but they execute well here. My bf and I shared the fresh fish platter with potatoes, along with a few starters: scallops, king prawns and a dozen oysters. They don't fancy it up with a bunch of unnecessary garnish - just plain old good seafood with generous portions! No frills. And there are plenty of outdoor tables so if you catch Brighton on a sunny day, you'll have a beachfront view. Free wifi. read more

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Great service and tasty food! The hot shellfish platter had really tasty crayfish and crab meat. Dover Sole was also delicious and fresh. read more

Melrose - Hot shellfish platter - Seafood Near Me - Brighton, BNH

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I'd definitely go back for the opportunity to sit outside and stare at the coast in a beautiful evening. The food: honestly it was trying to be something more. I had the scallops, 6 of which came in butter on the half shell: while attempting to be elegant it missed the mark. A ramekin with just scallops, and a few more of them, would have been better. This place is being outmaneuvered by its many nearby competitors because they focus too much on the frills and not enough on the basics. What people really want is a load of fresh seafood, and not have to pay for fanciful presentations. read more

Just fantastic seafood! Very fresh and tasty oysters and mussels to start. The Dover stole was cooked perfectly. Service was excellent.

This is a really odd little restaurant - but you can't fail to be charmed by it. Eating in there is like stepping back to the 70's. The tables are laid with place mats and food is served in seventies stainless steel serving trays. A new pine bar has been installed in the last couple of years which admittedly brings this section of the restaurant into the 80's. Aside from the decor (which I actually like I hasten to add) the food is absoultely fantastic and so much cheaper that some more pretentious fish restaurants in the town. A full shellfish platter for two (including a whole lobster and a whole crab) is around £45. And it is delicious. Or you can go for the more traditional fish and chips. If you have room after there is a wide selection of (really old fashioned) deserts. The staff are lovely and make you feel so welcome. The views out to the sea are unrivaled. Definitely earns it's 5 stars in my book ! read more

If your a foody and you love seafood the Melrose is a must if you're dining in Brighton. Itson the seafront and can look a bit run down from the exterior but inside you'll find a traditional British restaurant serving fresh fish dishes straight off the boat. Its reasonably priced unlike a lot of similar establishments in Brighton and you can get a main for around 6 squid! They have regular special due to the freshness of the produce so its worth checking the boards. If your not into your fish they also do steaks with gorgeous seasoning. read more

Very nice restaurant in the more touristy part of Brighton. Many of the seats give you a grand view of the English channel. Lots of fresh seafood options. Being in the UK, i wanted at least one fish n chips option. Their fresh fried cod was spectacularly prepared. Very light and not greasy. No wonder they were named 2018 Brighton fish n chips restaurant. The menu includes many grilled cold and hot seafood options and steak as well. Wish i would have had a companion on this trip to try other things - especially one of the lobster plates. read more

This is a nice little place to grab some nice fresh seafood and the owners/staff are always so friendly always happy to talk you through the menu. They basically get their fish straight from the boats at Shoreham Docks just down the seafront so it is full of flavour. I know its a bit of a cop out but last time I ate here I had their fish and chips and it was fantastic. Extremely nice piece of haddock and the chips were really nice and light and fluffy. Sit back, relax and enjoy the views of the seafront with your food. read more

Great restaurant for the seafood fan. Mains from £11 - £20 and a good choice of starters including Oysters (6 or 12 - always go for 12!), Crab and Lobster.I had a main of Dover Sole (16) and it was delicious. The only down side was the place is a bit drab and could do with a bit of modernising however the food is quality and the staff very friendly. Being on the seafront, you can have a seat facing the sea (I'm sure that old trick always makes fish tatse better). read more

I love this place ! It's so dated it's almost cheesy ! Where else can you go and stll be offered a sweet trolley ? In all seriousness the fresh seafood is fantastic and of fantastic value. The service is warm and friendly. Go on a rainy sunday afternoon and watch the waves crash whilst you eat one of their delicious whole lobsters ! An eating experience not to be missed. read more

We treat ourselves with a walk along the Brighton seafront and then go for the best fish and chips in Brighton. Oysters and champagne on birthdays :-) read more

Melrose - Seafood Near Me - Brighton, BNH

If your a fish lover then Melrose is s must, it a seafood restaurant serving fresh fish straight off the boat. Its views its menu, views of the seafront and dated decor make it reminiscent of dining in a budget Mediterranean holiday, but in a good way. Its also incredibly reasonably priced considering the quality of produce, you can nab a main for as little as £6. read more

If you ever find yourself walking along the brighton seafront do yourself a favor and get your fish and chips from the Melrose Restaurant they are the best. read more

Had a great lunch yesterday. 14 of us, everyone agreed that the food was excellent, I know my oysters and sea bass was! The staff were great and friendly and really looked us. read more