Harden's survey result
Summary
Derek Marshall’s “always excellent” – “if slightly difficult to find” – basement seafood spot celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. It’s particularly noted for its “interesting good-value lunch”.
Summary
“Very good-quality fish (fresh and locally caught) – often simply but always expertly cooked” has been the hallmark of Derek Marshall’s low-key city-centre basement destination since it opened in 1998. Top Tip: “exceptional fish soup!”.
Summary
“Simply cooked” but “superb” Scottish seafood has long been the hallmark of Derek Marshall’s “consistent and wonderful”, if fairly low-key basement veteran in the city-centre: one of Glasgow’s best destinations for a high quality meal, but one with a “friendly atmosphere and reasonable prices” to boot.
Summary
“Simply cooked” but “superb” Scottish seafood has long been the hallmark of Derek Marshall’s “consistent and wonderful”, if fairly low-key basement veteran in the city-centre: one of Glasgow’s best destinations for a high quality meal, but one with a “friendly atmosphere and reasonable prices” to boot.
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"The chef has been fronting this restaurant’s kitchen for many years and he cooks fish very well. The lunches are tasty and generally faultless, but over the years there has been little attempt to change the basic formula and experiment with new techniques and flavours. A very reliable and reasonably well priced lunch in a pleasant setting with attentive service."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £27.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
|---|---|---|
| £15.50 | £34.80 | £8.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £27.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
| Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
225a West George St, Glasgow, G2 2ND
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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