(6-8 Elliott Road in Chiswick, United Kingdom)

Fish Hook restaurant in London’s western suburb of Turnham Green is a superb venue to explore beauti...fully prepared sea dwellers. Newly refurbished Fish Hook has elegant cream walls, simple wooden tables and chairs, piscatorial graphics and an air of relaxation and enjoyment. This is what all neighbourhood restaurants should be. Head Chef Michael Nadra offers most dishes as starters or mains great idea and brings an inventive modern European sensibility to his creations. Service is fleet and the crowd that gathers here is clearly enjoying itself. The international wines list includes Argentinians and Hungarians among the usual suspects. This is a local place worth crossing town for. Please be aware that credit card details are required for tables of 6 or more.On Saturday evenings there are 2 sitting times: 7pm and 9pm. Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 12pm - 2:30pm & 6pm - 10:30pmSat - Sun: 12:00pm - 3:30pm & 6pm - 10pm Chef Michael Nadra has worked at many of London’s top restaurants, including Chez Bruce, Petrus, The Ebury, La Trompette, Putney Bridge, among others, and is one of London’s hottest and fastest-rising chefs. [moreless]

(6 Turnham Green Terrace , Chiswick in London, United Kingdom)

The Chiswick branch of the award-winning Fishworks seafood restaurant chain, found in Turnham Green ...Terrace, has been a phenomenal success. The winning Fishworks formula is based on combining brilliant seafood and friendly service with a traditional fishmonger’s counter and cheerful décor. Bright and welcoming, the dining room has deep-blue walls, wooden floors and a relaxed atmosphere. Staff and chefs are happy to give their expert advice on the fish whether you’re eating in the restaurant or simply taking fresh produce home from the counter. The simple, fuss-free menu changes daily; classics include langoustine spaghetti, a spectacular shellfish platter and creamy taramasolata. Fishworks Chiswick is a great little place for a relaxed business lunch or a fun dinner with fish-loving friends. Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 12pm - 3pm & 5pm - 11pmSun: 11am - 5pm Fishworks Chiswick won ‘Best Fish Restaurant’ in the ITV London Restaurant Awards in 2005. [moreless]

(134 Upper Street, Islington in London, United Kingdom)

Fishworks in Islington is a welcome haven from the hustle and bustle of Upper Street. The restaurant..., owned by seafood-extraordinaire Mitch Tonks, is acclaimed for its sensational fresh fish served in a relaxed and stylish setting. The fishmonger’s counter, where you can buy fresh seafood seven days a week, adds character to the cheery café-style interior and the staff are superb. Fishwork’s royal-blue walls and wooden floors are a simple backdrop to a fab menu. Due to the availability of produce the menu changes daily, but classics include Lyme Bay scallops with hollandaise and herb salad, fish soup with rouillé and croutons and grilled sea bass with rosemary, lemon and olive oil. Fishworks Islington is the perfect spot for a celebratory meal with friends or an indulgent order of oysters after a hard day’s shopping. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 11pmSun 12pm - 3pm Mitch Tonks owns twelve Fishworks restaurants throughout the South of England. [moreless]

(89 Marylebone High Street in London, United Kingdom)

Marylebone High Street is well-known for its gourmet eateries, and the award-winning Islington branc...h of Fishworks is no exception. This sensational seafood restaurant is one of twelve owned by restaurateur Mitch Tonks, and combines an informal dining room with a charming fishmonger’s counter which sells fresh fish seven days a week. The relaxed restaurant, with nautical-blue walls and wooden chairs compliments the classic seafood menu. Favorite dishes include the Fruits de Mer shellfish platter, grilled sea bass and Lyme Bay scallops. Perfect for social or business lunches, the outstanding fresh produce and fantastic wine list make Fishworks a must for all piscatorial aficionados. Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 11pmSun: 12pm - 3pm Fishworks in Islington won “Best Fish Restaurant” in the ITV London Restaurant Awards in 2005. [moreless]

(177 New Kings Road in London, United Kingdom)

Fishworks, in the New Kings Road in Parsons Green, is another feather in the cap of restaurateur-ext...raordinaire Mitch Tonks. There are now twelve of his Fishworks restaurants throughout the south of England, all adhering to the same award-winning formula of combining outstanding fresh produce and a passion for seafood with classic recipes, friendly service and an enticing traditional fishmongers counter. Favourite dishes include fresh Dartmouth crab salad with tarragon mayonnaise; spaghetti with clams, chilli, garlic and parsley or crisp fried goujons of sole with aioli. The menu changes daily and many meals can be ordered as a starter or main course. With an impressive wine list and friendly service, Fishworks in Parsons Green is a must for all seafood lovers. Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 11pm Sun: lunch only Fishworks is an award-winning restaurant franchise and also runs a seafood cookery school in selected locations. [moreless]

(57 Regents Park Road, Prim Rose Hill in London, United Kingdom)

Fishworks, on Regents Park Road, is nestled nicely amongst Primrose Hill’s chic village-style cafés,... boutiques and gourmet delicatessens. The restaurant’s traditional fishmonger’s counter, selling fresh seafood seven days a week, has become an institution with piscine-loving locals. The clientele includes yummy mummies, business men and media types, and it is perfect for people-watching and long, lazy lunches. With sea-blue walls and wooden floors, this cheery café-style restaurant celebrates its passionate approach to seafood with its stunning yet simple menu. Fishworks high quality fish is delicious, with favourites including classics such as whole Dover sole, langoustine spaghetti and a sensational shellfish platter. The puddings are delicious too: we love the zingy lemon tart. Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 11pm Fishworks founder Mitch Tonks used to be an accountant, and now runs 12 Fishworks restaurants nationwide. [moreless]

(11-15 Wharf Street Shears Yard in Leeds, United Kingdom)

Livebait has got just the right stuff to lure hungry diners into its bright, friendly restaurant. Th...e atmosphere is brasserie-ish in the sense that it's informal and relaxed, but with witty conversation bouncing off the white-tiled walls it's anything but subdued. This particular branch is arranged over two floors, and it has the same high-quality super-fresh fish and shellfish that makes the food so memorable in other locations. The most popular dish is the Livebait Platter, a huge international grouping of Nova Scotia lobster, Dorset crab, Madagascan crevettes, Atlantic prawns and Indian Ocean crevettes that serves at least two people. Starters range from steamed mussels to fish soup with aioli to taramasalata, mains range from straightforward fish and chips to panfried seabass and fantail crevette linguini with chilli and ginger and baby spinach. If you can manage it, the blackberry and apple crumble with clotted cream is fab. Effective cocktails and nice wines - more than a dozen are available by the glass. Please be aware that Livebait - Leeds do not take toptable.co.uk bookings on Friday or Saturday. Opening hours: Mon - Thurs 12pm - 10:30pmFri - Sat 12pm - 11pmSun: Closed [moreless]

(22 Lloyd Street in Manchester, United Kingdom)

Livebait has got just the right stuff to lure hungry diners into its bright, friendly restaurant. Th...e atmosphere is brasserie-ish in the sense that it's informal and relaxed, but with witty conversation bouncing off the white-tiled walls it's anything but subdued. This particular branch is arranged over two floors, and it has the same high-quality super-fresh fish and shellfish that makes the food so memorable in other locations. The most popular dish is the Livebait Platter, a huge international grouping of Nova Scotia lobster, Dorset crab, Madagascan crevettes, Atlantic prawns and Indian Ocean crevettes that serves at least two people. Starters range from steamed mussels to fish soup with aioli to taramasalata, mains range from straightforward fish and chips to panfried seabass and fantail crevette linguini with chilli and ginger and baby spinach. If you can manage it, the blackberry and apple crumble with clotted cream is fab. Effective cocktails and nice wines - more than a dozen are available by the glass. Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 12pm - 10:30pmSat: 12pm - 11pmSun: 12pm - 9pm [moreless]

(43 The Cut in London, United Kingdom)

Livebait has got just the right stuff to lure hungry diners into its bright, friendly restaurant. Th...e atmosphere is brasserie-ish in the sense that it's informal and relaxed. This particular has the same high-quality super-fresh fish and shellfish that makes the food so memorable in other locations. The most popular dish is the Livebait Platter, a huge international grouping of Nova Scotia lobster, Dorset crab, Madagascan crevettes, Atlantic prawns and Indian Ocean crevettes that serves at least two people. Starters range from steamed mussels to fish soup with aioli to taramasalata, mains range from straightforward fish and chips to panfried seabass and fantail crevette linguini with chilli and ginger and baby spinach. If you can manage it, the blackberry and apple crumble with clotted cream is fab. Effective cocktails and nice wines - more than a dozen are available by the glass. Please be aware that on Sundays the kitchen closes at 9pm Opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 5pm & 5pm - 11pmSun 12.30pm - 5pm & 5pm - 9pm [moreless]

(21 Wellington Street in London, United Kingdom)

Livebait has got just the right stuff to lure hungry diners into its bright, friendly restaurant. Th...e atmosphere is brasserie-ish in the sense that it's informal and relaxed. This particular has the same high-quality super-fresh fish and shellfish that makes the food so memorable in other locations. The most popular dish is the Livebait Platter, a huge international grouping of Nova Scotia lobster, Dorset crab, Madagascan crevettes, Atlantic prawns and Indian Ocean crevettes that serves at least two people. Starters range from steamed mussels to fish soup with aioli to taramasalata, mains range from straightforward fish and chips to panfried seabass and fantail crevette linguini with chilli and ginger and baby spinach. If you can manage it, the blackberry and apple crumble with clotted cream is fab. Effective cocktails and nice wines - more than a dozen are available by the glass. Please note - this restaurant does not take bookings at 7pm. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 11pm [moreless]