The best seafood restaurants in The Lanes

Riddle and Finns is a laid-back Brighton favourite that champions sustainable seafood. The menu highlights freshly caught delicacies such as oysters, scallops, and rope-grown mussels, alongside seafood mains like risotto and linguine. With champagne or wine in hand, guests can enjoy the lively atmosphere of the Lanes perched at the outside counter or through the restaurant's windows.

Spread across three former fishermen's cottages, English's is the oldest seafood restaurant in the city. Serving diners in the heart of The Lanes since 1945, the menu focuses on classic seafood platters and expertly prepared fish dishes like Dover sole. Guests can enjoy a glass of wine on the sunny terrace or dine in the elegant, traditional interior, complete with silver service and oysters shucked to order.

The Coal Shed restaurant in the Lanes specialises in live-fire cooking, serving the likes of 28-day-aged steaks and fresh South Coast seafood expertly grilled over an open flame. The industrial-styled venue combines a lively cocktail bar with a spacious 140-seat dining area ideal for sharing feasts. Open every day, it also hosts DJs on weekends, welcomes kids with their own menu, and offers a traditional roast dinner on Sundays.

The Rybka restaurant in The Lanes brings a modern (and slightly Polish) twist to the classic British chippy, set in a shabby-chic space with exposed brick and upcycled decor. The menu features responsibly sourced fish and seafood alongside gluten-free and vegetarian options. Craft beers, cocktails, wines, and other beverages complement the food. PS – try the Rybka Spesh, marinated pickled herring served with frozen vodka, if you're looking to try something new.