The Oystermen

The Oystermen originally started up as an oyster-shucking pop-up but their Covent Garden restaurant is so much more. It started tiny before they acquired the next-door space and doubled the size. But all along, they've been serving up excellent seafood from a menu that depends on the catch of the day.

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Test Driving The Oystermen - the Covent Garden seafood restaurant makes great use of its extra space

Covent Garden's Oystermen doubled its size in Covent Garden - adding a raw bar and more. We head down to try out this highly-praised seafood restaurant.   ...

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Critic reviews - total score 8 out of 10

Giles Coren Times

Reviewed on September 02, 2017

"The service was charming, the vibes good despite low turnout on a summer night of almost biblical rain, and I have no hesitation in declaring the Oystermen the best new fish restaurant to have opened in London in yonks." READ REVIEW

 

Tim Hayward FT Estimated score

Reviewed on August 11, 2017

"More importantly, when you stumble on a place the size of your mum’s dining room, where the staff make you welcome and the food is prepared with such love and evident joy . . . you really just want to move in." READ REVIEW

 

Tom Parker Bowles Mail on Sunday

Reviewed on July 29, 2017

"Excellent, predominantly British seafood, expertly cooked. The wine list is well priced and interesting, the service spot-on. Oystermen, like that blessed Kumamoto, is a tiny gem." READ REVIEW