We came because we saw the huge platter through the window. We had no reservation but were seated immediately.
The vast selections on the menu took a few minutes to peruse.
My husband chose the sirloin and lobster. I asked the waiter how good the chef prepared salmon. I’m from the Pacific Northwest (USA) and I’m picky about how my salmon is prepared. I want moist, flaky salmon. He assured me it would be. We also ordered shrimp cocktail which we asked to be served first.
After some time it came to the table followed immediately by the main meal. That was my only complaint.
My salmon was cooked perfectly and I sent my compliments to the chef.
The steak and lobster were also cooked correctly.
My potatoes had a slight almost smoky flavor that added to the experience.
The restaurant filled and it seemed everyone was happy with their selection.
So many ordered the large platter of seafood.
Absolutely lovely experience, the seafood was amazing the service and staff were very friendly, especially Angle. Angle was great in everything, she did an exceptional service, we had a great time. Thank you, we will be back soon!
I have enjoyed a very good value deal, with the use of Groupon promotion.
Picking the hot seafood platter, we have enjoyed a wide range of seafood, including lobster🦞, prawns 🦐 , oysters 🦪 , octopus 🐙, clams
The customer service was quite good, and we appreciate the service provided by Victor and Angel, very helpful from ordering, packing and takeaway arrangements.
Highly recommend to try !!!
The dining experience was so great. The food was superb. The portion is so huge that the mussel casserole is a lot for 2 pax. We can't finish half portion and have leftovers for tomorrow's lunch.
The chargrilled octupus legs were so good too. Amazed by how tender it was.
I would love to give some credit to the server Akin. He is such a nice and funny guy. He gave some great recommendations on food choices. I had so much fun with him tonight!
The food was excellent and the staff was very friendly. We enjoyed our stay very much and want to go there again!
We really liked this place,as we've been already few times before!!!Nice atmosphere, the service was great and the food was delicious!!!!The oysters and the fries were amazing!!!
Decent place in London to have seafood. The waiter did not tell us the arctic shrimp isn’t available and replaced with more mussels. After informing the manager they gave us some arctic shrimps which is nice.
Their cold plates taste better than the hot plates!
We had the grill rice for two and it was delicious. Angel was our server, she was gracious and brilliant throughout our time there.
I would recommend you where loose fitting clothes because the portions are huge.
I will definitely come back.
Wanted to share my wonderful experience here. Service was excellent, attentive and polite - thank you for taking care of my partner and I. Food was great, we got a big platter and was told not to order anymore as this was enough and thankfully we listened as we have a habit of over ordering. Choco brownie and free ice cream was delicious - satisfied all my cravings. Definitely a place we shall return and recommend.
Lovely seafood platter and very good service.
The portion is big, the lobster tastes fresh, so do the clams and others. I particularly love the potato chips under the seafood in the hot platter, they absorb all the tasty juice of the seafood, they taste fabulous! Just can not stop eating them!
The mocktail is a bonus. Definitely will come back!
Fantastic seafood restaurant in Central London with lots of amazingly fresh fish to choose from. They also have some great offers for midweek to make it cheaper. The entrance needs a little work but once inside the restaurant is nicely laid out. Service was very friendly both from the server and the manager who was extremely accommodating. The hot fish was cooked beautifully and the cold tasted as it would if we were by the ocean. Well worth a visit if you're a fan of seafood. Their Oysters are also very well priced for London
You get great value on their seafood platters and they have a huge menu for all sorts of hot and cold seafood. They do special offers as well. There is only one item of a veggie burger for vegetarians or a selection of sides.
On the day we went, they didn't have lobsters or crab, which meant 1 star off, and we got a lot of types of shrimp instead. Some of the shrimp was quite tiny and not that enjoyable to peel and eat. They give complimentary sauces and the service is really great (shout out to mick!). We sat comfortably and can't wait for our next visit. Hopefully, they have crab then.
They also have a very cool bathroom with an aquarium in it!
We had an amazing experience dining at The Shell!!! The restaurant manager - Mick was an excellent host!!! 5 star customer service at it’s finest!
Food was so great and sumptuous!!!! Definitely recommend you dine here 💯 percent first class service all throughout!
We will definitely come back and dine again.
Very tasty if you're a seafood lover. Ordered 'The Big' and 'Gratin Mix Platter' (both for 1) and was very filling for 2 people so worth the money. Also came with free scoops of ice cream at the end which was a bonus 👍.
The service however was the only slight let down. Our original waiter gave us a stained wine glass which we noticed after he poured the wine. However, another waiter Ivano, gave us a free glass of wine so props to him. But he was also very attentive and overall a great host.
Good portion of food and great service.
Everyone was just so nice and lovely, we felt very welcomed.
The quality of the crab wasn’t very good. The food has a room to improve.
I love seafood! The best place to celebrate the Birthday! Delicious and looks beautiful! I recommend you!😍
Good portion. Service was good too. We ordered hot seafood gratin for two. However the cheese was not melted properly which was a big shame. The mussels were very tender. Same as the oyster, fresh and raw and juicy underneath a layer of unmelted cheese.
If the cheese were melted properly it would be 10/10.
Excellent service. Amazing food. Will definitely come back. Great for a special occasion
We went for our 5th anniversary and mentioned it in our booking. As soon as we walked in, they greeted us and wished us a happy anniversary and had a booth prepared, with no wait time.
We asked advice on what to order and our waiter gave us great recommendations based off both of our preferences. We ordered The Huge platter for 2 (pictured) and we were not disappointed! The dips and the seafood selection were varied, with the lobster, muscles and prawns being the highlights!
My boyfriend had the signature lychee martini and he said it was lovely and sweet! The strength was perfect and it went really well with the seafood.
To top it all off, at the end of the meal, we were served a crème brulée on the house for our anniversary which was really kind.
We would absolutely recommend The Shell and will certainly be going back when we can.
One of our favourite anniversary celebrations so thank you!
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