Harden's survey result
Summary
This “lively fish restaurant in Glasgow’s uber-trendy West End” is “one of those places where the food and vibe combine to make you want to step in and eat there”. Its ratings suffered this year, though, with very up-and-down reports. Some are of “exceptional food” from a menu that features “lots of fresh fish”. Others though are of an experience that’s “haphazard”: “whitebait was cooked brittle, and the sole, which was ordered grilled, arrived meunière. Service is best described as fluctuating. I would overall call it cheap and cheerful… but it isn’t cheap!”
Summary
This compact den in Finnieston has an air of casual sophistication about it, with its counter at the front and dense warren of quirky eating areas. Owned by John Macleod, it’s earned a niche as one of the better-known venues in this popular neighbourhood, on the back of its superior seafood bites.
Summary
John Macleod’s original venue – this quirkily laid out Finnieston fixture is one of the best-known destinations on this foodie strip and you can eat either at the counter or in the small warren of seating areas. Reports this year still included some “outstanding” fish and seafood cookery but there was also the odd “disappointment” – perhaps the strain of managing two places at once?
Summary
This intriguing and cramped venue (no surprise its owner is an architect) is “full of fun and just the freshest, simplest food – whole crabs and great fish” – a formula that has carried the Finnieston original since 2009 (it added a sibling this year, see also). “Be prepared to be very close to fellow diners, but it’s so worth it for the totally awesome food”.
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Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £29.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.75 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 4:45 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 4:45 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 4:45 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
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