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The Sea, The Sea Chelsea

London, Chelsea - Seafood - Restaurant - £££

Tiny, inviting venue full of seafood surprises

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

*Chef Leandro Carreira has left and the kitchen is now overseen by Ezra Dobbie (formerly sous-chef at The Sea, The Sea Hackney).* On an appealing pedestrianised road a short distance from Sloane Square, The Sea, The Sea (inspired by a poem by Paul Valéry and a novel by Iris Murdoch) opened in 2019 as a fishmonger-cum-restaurant. It's a tiny, inviting room with plenty of contemporary touches (marble-top counter, ash-wood flooring) and the bonus of tempting displays of fresh seafood. At lunchtime, seating is limited to wooden stools at the fish counter or at tables outside (perfect for people-watching). In the evening, the counter is removed to accommodate 20 covers. who are served a daily changing menu full of surprises. Expect attractive small plates (too small, according to some reports) of sparklingly fresh seafood: octopus with a sticky aromatic glaze infused with fennel seeds, anise and garlic; crisp skinned trout, dry-aged for a firmer texture and deeper flavour, se...

*Chef Leandro Carreira has left and the kitchen is now overseen by Ezra Dobbie (formerly sous-chef at The Sea, The Sea Hackney).*

On an appealing pedestrianised road a short distance from Sloane Square, The Sea, The Sea (inspired by a poem by Paul Valéry and a novel by Iris Murdoch) opened in 2019 as a fishmonger-cum-restaurant. It's a tiny, inviting room with plenty of contemporary touches (marble-top counter, ash-wood flooring) and the bonus of tempting displays of fresh seafood.

At lunchtime, seating is limited to wooden stools at the fish counter or at tables outside (perfect for people-watching). In the evening, the counter is removed to accommodate 20 covers. who are served a daily changing menu full of surprises.

Expect attractive small plates (too small, according to some reports) of sparklingly fresh seafood: octopus with a sticky aromatic glaze infused with fennel seeds, anise and garlic; crisp skinned trout, dry-aged for a firmer texture and deeper flavour, set atop a piece of daikon over a clear dashi broth; a pair of tiger prawns served with a warm broth thickened with almond and amaranth and heady with fresh coriander.

There is just one dessert, perhaps vanilla cream with rhubarb and jam, while cheeses are from London Cheesemongers across the road. Service is friendly. Fish-friendly whites (from £36) dominate the wine list, with eight offered by the glass. 

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VENUE DETAILS

174 Pavilion Road
Chelsea
SW1X 0AWGB

020 7824 8090

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OTHER INFORMATION

Private dining room, Counter seating, Outdoor dining, Deposit required

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