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Riley’s Fish Shop

Tyne & Wear, Tynemouth - Seafood - Restaurant - ££

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

Seafood crusader Adam Riley is a man on a mission. Having scored a resounding hit with his funky Fish Shack on the beach at St Edward’s Bay, his avowed aim is spread the word and (gently) educate people about the glories of sustainable fish from the North Sea. To this end, he opened Riley’s Fish Shop in 2021– although this chef-led enterprise is no ordinary fishmonger’s. As well as buying stonkingly fresh seafood and provisions, you can browse the collection of cookbooks on display and sign up for one of Riley’s regular 'fish skills' workshops. Staff are primed for chatting, so expect plenty of cooking tips and background info. You can also eat at the counter and book for table in the little upstairs dining room, where the menu is a roll call of contemporary seafood cuisine, ranging from small plates of fried squid with smoked cumin and paprika dulse to harissa-marinated skate wing. Lindisfarne oysters and locally landed langoustines play a starring role, ...

Seafood crusader Adam Riley is a man on a mission. Having scored a resounding hit with his funky Fish Shack on the beach at St Edward’s Bay, his avowed aim is spread the word and (gently) educate people about the glories of sustainable fish from the North Sea. To this end, he opened Riley’s Fish Shop in 2021– although this chef-led enterprise is no ordinary fishmonger’s. As well as buying stonkingly fresh seafood and provisions, you can browse the collection of cookbooks on display and sign up for one of Riley’s regular 'fish skills' workshops. Staff are primed for chatting, so expect plenty of cooking tips and background info. You can also eat at the counter and book for table in the little upstairs dining room, where the menu is a roll call of contemporary seafood cuisine, ranging from small plates of fried squid with smoked cumin and paprika dulse to harissa-marinated skate wing. Lindisfarne oysters and locally landed langoustines play a starring role, or you can pick a whole fish from the counter and have it served with, say, roasted Jerusalem artichokes and cavolo nero. There’s usually a game dish in season, plus a couple of desserts such as roast pears with Hepple sloe gin, spiced cream and meringue. The food is backed by a short but decent wine list with an ever-changing by-the-glass selection. Restaurant opening times are seasonal so check the website or social media.

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VENUE DETAILS

3-5 Percy Park Road
Tynemouth
Tyne & Wear
NE30 4LZGB

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OTHER INFORMATION

Private dining room, Counter seating, Credit card required

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