Riddle & Finns The Beach occupies the rotunda at 65 Kings Road on Brighton’s seafront. Panoramic coastal views and an outside terrace give this seafood restaurant a strong sense of place, with the beach and promenade immediately beyond the dining room.
Seafood and shellfish lead the menu, including oysters, langoustines and fruits de mer intended for sharing. The kitchen also serves carefully sourced fish, with the day’s catch and seasonal availability helping to shape the choice offered to diners.
The restaurant’s character balances polished seafood cooking with a sociable, informal layout. Its signature high marble tables encourage a lively atmosphere, while indoor and outdoor seating allow guests to choose between the rotunda and the seafront terrace.
Champagne is a natural focus of the drinks list, supported by wines selected to accompany fish and shellfish. Reservations are available and walk-ins are welcomed when space permits, making the venue suitable for anything from oysters and a drink to a longer celebratory meal.
Address: 65 Kings Road, Brighton BN1 1NA, England
Riddle and Finns The Beach Menu
Caviar
Imperial Oscietra
Served with blinis
Royal Beluski
Served with blinis
Oysters
Jersey Rock
Crisp, citrus, cucumber
Irish Rock
Sweet, briny, delicate
Louët-Feisser
Rich, nutty, rounded
Porthilly
Korean mayo, pickled shallot
Rockefeller
A rich mix of spinach & Pernod
Grilled Kimchi
Kimchi butter & coriander
Dressed
Margarita granita
Guest Oysters
Please see our blackboard or speak with your waiter Price: Market price
Chefs Cold Oyster Selection
Snacks
Riddle & Finns Bread Basket
Served with aioli & mackerel pâté
Gilda
Octopus, Gordal olive & pickled chilli
Crostini
Anchovy & confit cherry tomatoes
Small Plates
Whipped Cod's Roe
Crispy potato skins
New England Clam Chowder
Bacon & herb oil
Salt & Pepper Calamari
Miso & lime leaf dip
Sautéed Squid
Celeriac aioli, sumac
Brighton Seared Scallops
Lemon & parsley
Tempura Tiger Prawns
Gochujang mayo, kimchi relish, spring onions & lime
Mussels Marinière
Scottish rope grown
Sautéed Tiger Prawns
Chilli, garlic & extra virgin olive oil
Hand Carved Smoked Salmon
Buckwheat blinis & condiments
Tempura Cod Cheeks
Romesco & hot honey
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare
Sriracha dressing, sesame & shiso
Fish on the Bone
Locally caught, served with your choice of confit garlic oil, caper butter or buttered samphire. Market price.
Bream
Price: Market price
Lemon Sole
Price: Market price
Mackerel
Price: Market price
Dover Sole
Price: Market price
Sea Bass for Two
Price: Market price
Fruits de Mer Platter
A cold selection of our finest shellfish.
Classic
Includes 1/2 crab
Supreme
Includes whole crab
Royale
Includes whole lobster & whole crab
Add Imperial Oscietra
Add Royal Beluski
Hot Seafood Platter
Scallops, oysters, mussels, red prawns, octopus, samphire, chilli & garlic. Minimum of 2 people.
Hot Seafood Platter
Lobster
Thermidor
Grilled
Garlic & herb butter
Lobster Salad
Palm sugar & lime dressing
Mains
Squid & Shellfish Risotto
Clams, mussels & prawns
Seafood Linguini
Scallops, prawns, shellfish & a touch of chilli
Linguine Puttanesca (VG)
Smoked Haddock Fillet
Colcannon, poached egg, prosciutto & champagne sauce
Singapore Crab
Chilli, ginger & coriander
Monkfish Madras
Lentil samosa, burnt lime, yoghurt & coriander
Grilled Courgette Madras (VG)
Lentil samosa, burnt lime, yoghurt & coriander
Soup de Poisson
Rouille, crostini & gruyère
Dressed Crab Salad
Aioli & grilled sourdough
Fillet of Sea Bream
Ratatouille, courgette & fried squid
Sides
Mixed Greens
Garlic butter
New Potatoes
Herb butter
French Fries
Buttered Samphire
Baby Gem
Anchovy dressing
Tomato Salad
Basil & olive oil
Desserts
Vanilla Panna Cotta
Blueberry compote, white chocolate & meringue
Chocolate Terrine
Crème fraîche, honeycomb & raspberries
Tiramisu
Dessert Platter for Two
A selection of Riddle & Finns best desserts
Sparkling
All wines by the glass are served in standard 175ml measures – 125ml measures are available on request.
Fontessa, Prosecco Brut
NV, Italy
Court Garden Classic Cuvée
2018, Sussex
Court Garden Rosé
2019, Sussex
Court Garden Blanc de Blancs
2018, Sussex
Champagne
Champagne by the glass in 125ml measures.
Pierre Mignon Prem Cru
NV, Le Breuil, Champagne
Pierre Mignon Rosé Prem Cru
NV, Le Breuil, Champagne
Pierre Mignon Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru
NV, Le Breuil, Champagne
Pol Roger, Brut Réserve Whitefoil
NV, Épernay, Champagne
Vintage Champagne
Pierre Mignon, Grand Vintage Année de Madame
2013, Le Breuil, Champagne
Bollinger “Grande Année”
2015, Aÿ, Champagne
Dom Pérignon
2015, Hautvillers, Champagne
Pol Roger, Sir Winston Churchill
2015, Épernay, Champagne
White Wine
All wines by the glass are served in standard 175ml measures – 125ml measures are available on request.
Trebbiano, Terra Allegre IGT
Puglia, Italy
Verdejo – Sauvignon Blend, Campo Flores, 'Organico'
2025, La Mancha, Spain
Chardonnay, Castillo de Enériz, Bodegas Manzanos
2025, Navarra, Spain
Picpoul de Pinet, Ornézon, Vignerons de Florensac
2024, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Cocktails
Black Velvet
Guinness & champagne. Simply the best accompaniment for oysters served in a pewter tankard.
Riddling Raspberry
Vodka, Chambord & champagne
Kir Royale
Cassis & champagne
French 75
Gin, lemon & champagne
Non Alcoholic
Blanc de Blanc, Oddbird
NV Languedoc Roussillon, France
Guinness 0%
Estrella Galicia 0%
Pentire & Tonic
Pentire Adrift, lemon, rosemary
Digestives
50ml, all priced at 8