Harden's says
Oysters and other fishy treats – plus an interesting selection of wine – headline at this family-run two-year-old, which, on initial reports, is a bit too good to be located in Crouch End. It’s well decked out too, with green banquette seating and a white marble bar.
Harden's survey result
Summary
First-time guests are “massively surprised” to find “really inventive and tasty cooking” – especially “seafood with a twist” – at this family-run Crouch End local. It’s a “lovely, romantic spot”, too – although “it can feel cramped and noisy when busy”.
Summary
This “brilliant, buzzy local seafood restaurant” is much-loved in Crouch End and beyond for its “exciting, high-quality dishes from a short menu” and “exceptionally friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff”. It works equally well for a meal with a large group or a “snack at the bar”.
Summary
“Big flavours and lots of spice” characterise the “inventive sharing plates of seafood” from the British Isles, prepared with influences from around the world, at this “lovely” (if “cramped” and “noisy”) Crouch End three-year-old, where “there’s always a great vibe and staff are super-friendly”. Top Tip – “fabulous squid-ink bread and whipped butters”.
Summary
“Top-notch small plates, oysters and superb fishy delights” – plus an interesting selection of wine and “lovely service” – inspire nothing but rave reviews for this family-run two-year-old, which didn’t get the memo that good restaurants aren’t allowed in Crouch End. It’s well decked out too, with green banquette seating and a white marble bar. They must be doing something right, as they have already opened a second place in Hackney (see Hackney Coterie).
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1 Park Road, London, N8 8TE
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £28.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £5.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
1 Park Road, London, N8 8TE
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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