The Seafood Bar is a family owned seafood restaurant on Dean Street in Soho. Founder Fons de Visscher spent twenty seven years working as a fishmonger before opening the first restaurant in the Netherlands in 2012. The London location continues that specialist focus through a broad selection of fish and shellfish.
Oysters, lobster, crab, mussels, prawns and other shellfish feature prominently across the menu. Cold fruits de mer platters allow diners to share several varieties at once, while larger combinations bring together lobster, oysters, smoked fish and crustaceans. The range is designed for both individual meals and generous shared feasts.
Hot cooking from the plancha provides another side of the menu through whole lobster, mixed seafood grills and individual fish dishes. Fish and chips, seafood linguine, mussels and smaller starters offer more familiar alternatives to the larger platters. Daily seafood specials allow the kitchen to respond to the available catch.
Wine suggestions accompany many dishes, reflecting the restaurant’s aim of pairing seafood with suitable bottles and glasses. The lively Soho setting works for lunches, pre theatre meals, celebrations and relaxed dinners. Respect for seafood sourcing and the family’s fishmonger heritage remain central to the restaurant’s identity.
Address: 77 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D 3SH, United Kingdom
The Seafood Bar Menu
Oysters
PLATEAU WITH VARIOUS OYSTERS
12 pcs.
PLATEAU WITH VARIOUS OYSTERS
24 pcs.
JAPANESE DRESSED OYSTERS
GILLARDEAU NO. 3
Raised on the coast of Normandy and finished in the salt ponds of Marennes-Oleron, these are rich, slightly nutty, slow grown oyster with a sweet aftertaste.
FINE DE CLAIRE NO. 2
A classic oyster named after the ‘claires’ shallow basins with clay that have a great light penetration which is the perfect environment to grow them.
JERSEY OYSTER NO. 3
From the Royal Bay of Grouville on the island of Jersey, these coastal oysters benefit from a large tidal range giving them a delicate flavour.
UTAH BEACH NO. 3
Grown on Utah Beach, Normandy, these are a generous and plump coastal oyster with a salty and metallic finish
MALDON NO. 3
A British oyster form the Blackwater river in Essex, these are meaty oysters with a distinct saltiness
Starters
Peeled king prawns in garlic butter
Lobster soup
Crab cakes on mixed leaf with citrus mayo
Calamari with tartare sauce
Clams with white wine, garlic and cream sauce
Salmon tartare, ponzu dressing and avocado
Octopus from Galacia
Roast scallops, shimeji mushrooms, chorizo, café au lait jus 2pcs.
Tuna Tataki, served on a bed of wakame with a soy ginger and sesame glaze
Seabass ceviche
Fruits de Mer
FRUITS DE MER
Mussels, smoked mackerel rilletes, whelks, clams, crevettes seafood salad, Devon brown crab, 2 oysters & smoked salmon
FRUITS DE MER
Mussels, smoked mackerel rilletes, whelks, clams, crevettes seafood salad, Devon brown crab, 2 oysters & smoked salmon
Supplement: 6 oysters plus
FRUITS DE MER ‘THE SEAFOOD BAR’
Combination of 1/2 lobster p.p, 2 oysters p.p, mussels, smoked mackerel rilletes, smoked salmon, clams, whelks, Devon brown crab, crevettes, seafood salad andlangoustines
FRUITS DE MER ‘THE SEAFOOD BAR’
Combination of 1/2 lobster p.p, 2 oysters p.p, mussels, smoked mackerel rilletes, smoked salmon, clams, whelks, Devon brown crab, crevettes, seafood salad andlangoustines
Supplement: 6 oysters plus
Mixed Grill
Shrimp skewer, squid, plaice, king prawn, salmon and seabass fillet. Served with mussels in tomato sauce.
Mixed Grill
Shrimp skewer, squid, plaice, king prawn, salmon and seabass fillet. Served with mussels in tomato sauce.
Supplement: ½ lobster per person plus
Mixed Grill Crustaceans
Combination of crustaceans from the plancha; lobster, langoustines, snow crab and prawns.
Combination
Combination of the Fruits de Mer ‘The Seafood Bar’ and the Mixed Grill.
Mixed Grill
Mixed Grill
Shrimp skewer, squid, plaice, king prawn, salmon and seabass fillet. Served with mussels in tomato sauce.
Mixed Grill
Shrimp skewer, squid, plaice, king prawn, salmon and seabass fillet. Served with mussels in tomato sauce.
Supplement: ½ lobster per person plus
Mixed Grill Crustaceans
Combination of crustaceans from the plancha; lobster, langoustines, snow crab and prawns.
Combination
Combination of the Fruits de Mer ‘The Seafood Bar’ and the Mixed Grill.
Side Dishes
Chips
Boiled potatoes with butter & chives
Mixed salad
Hand crafted round sourdough roll
Truffled parmesan chips
Broccoli roasted sunflower seeds
Asparagus with parmesan cheese
Lobster mac n cheese
From the Plancha
Roast salmon, cauliflower puree, roasted cherry tomatoes, broccoli & salsa verde
Wild caught gambas, sala verde & chilli
Whole lemon sole
Gremolata crusted cod, parsnip and shallot puree, asparagus & chive oil
Monkfish fillet, mash, creamy lobster sauce, pickled silverskin onion and cherry tomatoes
Fish and Chips
Fillet of haddock, fried in our signature batter, served with chips, tartare sauce and salad
Mussels
FRENCH STYLE
Prepared with white wine, garlic and cream Served with chips
MEDITERRANEAN STYLE
Prepared with a sage and brown butter tomato sauce Served with chips
Crustaceans
Crustaceans and shellfish in Pernod sauce; shrimps, langoustine, clams, mussels and king prawns
Whole lobster from the plancha with herb butter
Vongole linguine, chilli, garlic in white wine
Seafood linguine, shirmps, clams mussels
Vegetarian
WIld mushroom & black truffle tortelloni
sage butter & parmesan starter 11,50 main 18,50
Salads & Plateau
PLATEAU
Crevettes, hot smoked slamon, smoked mackerel rillettes & seafood salad
CEASAR SALAD
Parmesan, croutons, egg, capers & anchovy dressing
with hot smoked salmon
with avocado
with both!
LUNCH MENU
We have made a selection of our menu that is perfect to share for lunch. Choose one dish per person
Fine de Claire oysters 6pcs.
Lobster soup
Crab cakes on mixed leaf with citrus mayo 3pcs.
Salmon tartare, ponzu dressing and avocado
Peeled king prawns in garlic butter
Tuna Tataki served a bed of wakame with soy ginger and sesame glaze
Grilled octopus from Galici
Calamari
Plateau – with smoked crevettes, shrimp, house salad and two types of smoked salmon
From 2 persons – £20 p.p
The Seafood Bar Sharing Platters
Bread with herb butter
Lobster soup
Crab cakes 3 pcs.
Shrimp in garlic butter from the oven
Calamari
Dutch shrimp croquettes 3 pcs.
Grilled octopus from Galicia
Vongole (clams) with white wine sauce, garlic and cream
Salmon tartare and avocado
Gratinated scallops in the shell
Sea bass ceviche
Catch of the day
King prawn, garlic and lemon
Whole lobster from the plancha with herb butter
Turbot on the bone with beurre noisette and fried capers
Fish and chips – Fried Cod Filet
Pumpkin ravioli with butter and sage sauce, topped with walnut
Spaghetti vongole
Mussels (July to February)
French style, prepared with white wine, garlic and cream
Asian style, prepared with coconut milk, lemongrass and cilantro
Day price
mussels, cockles, razor clams, unpeeled shrimp, vongole (clams), periwinkles, shrimp, crab salad, Tourteau crab and 2 oysters. Served on crushed ice
1 person
2 persons
Supplement 6 oysters
mussels, cockles, razor clams, salmon, vongole (clams), Tourteau crab, unpeeled shrimp, crab salad, seaweed salad, 2 oysters p.p., snow crab, half lobster p.p., langoustine and prawn. Served on crushed ice
1 person
2 persons
Supplement 6 oysters
shrimp, squid, plaice, salmon, king prawn Served with mussels in tomato sauce
1 person
2 persons
Supplement ½ lobster per person
Combination of crustaceans from the plancha; lobster, langoustine, snow crab and prawn
2 persons
Combination of the Fruits de Mer ‘Seafood Bar’ and the Mixed Grill
2 persons
Fries
Garlic crushed potatoes
Sweet potato fries with Parmesan cheese
Green salad
Roasted carrots
Green asparagus with Parmesan cheese
Fresh salad, smoked mackerel, shrimp, crab salad and two types of smoked salmon
Caesar salad with Parmesan, croutons and anchovy dressing
with avocado
with warm smoked salmon
with both
Atlantic coast, France – Fine salty taste. 6 pcs.
Wild Atlantic coast, Ireland – Easy going oyster with a good balance between soft and sweet. 6 pcs.
Oosterschelde, Netherlands – Grown the French way. watermelon. 6 pcs.
oyster. Mildly salty, fruity, with a sweet aftertaste and hazelnut aroma. 6 pcs.
PLATEAU WITH VARIOUS OYSTERS
12 pcs. 24 pcs.