3 Best Seafood Restaurants in Oxford, UK

We had an excellent meal at No.1 Ship Street, a fine-dining restaurant set amongst a district full of fast-casual eats and pub grub for the student crowd. They put real thought into trying to accommodate us as a walk-in party of two with the complication of a baby in a pram/stroller when it would have been easy to simply say “no, we are full.” My halibut on squid ink risotto was excellent; my wife’s mussels and fries were good too. Table service was good, if a bit slow at times. I would definitely come back to No.1 Ship Street and recommend it to others.

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to the team for an amazing experience and a great way to end my graduation day! Amazing food and service, and I would definitely recommend the lobster! While a little more expensive than some restaurants I've been to, it's definitely worth the price.

Last night, my wife and I had a delightful dining experience at No.1 Ship Street in Oxford. The restaurant exudes a romantic ambiance with its dim lighting, making it perfect for an intimate evening. We were particularly impressed with the seafood, which was fresh and flavorful, and the snails were a standout dish. The extensive variety of cocktails and drinks added to the enjoyment of our meal. Located conveniently in the heart of Oxford, No.1 Ship Street is a posh spot.

I will remember today's meal for a very long time, if not forever. The KFC Style Cockle Popcorn was an amazing start to our lunch—the gherkins and crispy onions were a fantastic addition that balanced the dish perfectly. The soft shell crab was cooked to a perfect crisp, and the oysters were incredibly fresh. The standout dish, though, was the Shellfish Cow Taster Cataplana in Provençal Sauce. Everything was cooked to perfection, with beautifully balanced and layered flavors that made us feel like we were dining in France. Dipping the freshly baked baguette into the sauce was the highlight of my day! The people there were welcoming and relaxed, exactly how I love it. We stumbled upon this place by chance on a random visit to Wallingford, and I'm so glad we did. Absolutely loved it.

We booked a last minute weekend in Wallingford and were delighted to find we could bring our dog. He’s really quiet and well behaved, but we are used to having to go to pubs with him. It’s brilliant that a quality restaurant is also dog friendly. Anyhow everything else is fabulous - decor, the welcome and the service, the cocktails. And the food is outstanding. A wonderful experience.

Always a great choice. I have celiac disease and nearly everything is gluten free (aside from the bread and the fish and chips). Delicious food, high quality and fresh ingredients, and eccentric, bright atmosphere. Definitely find your way here. They even upgraded my partners prawns to tiger prawns for free. We had the fried cockles, cataplana platter, and fried softshell crab.