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KELP, Glasgow, Lanarkshire

KELP

4.8
4.8
1030 Reviews
£26 to £40
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Charming
At KELP we take our time to make sure the food that goes on your plate is a fresh and local as possible. We source our seafood to be specifically Scottish and sustainable. We pride ourselves on using local suppliers for all our food. The fish people supply our fresh seafood daily. Our bread comes from Soja bakehouse, a family owned bakery in Cumbernauld. Our meat comes from ABR butchers, based in Bearsden.
Our executive chef, Christopher Hutchison, creates amazing, innovative dishes to be enjoyed and shared with friends and loved ones. We now have an AA rosette for 2023/2024 to highlight his and the teams amazing work. We are located on Cowcaddens Road, just around the corner from our sister restaurant, Ardnamurchan Restaurant and Bar and a stones throw from the theatre royal. Perfect for a meal before a show. Relax in our modern, airy restaurant and watch the chefs work in the open kitchen. Our signature dish is our crab doughnut, you'll be amazed!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Scottish
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    0141 332 4032
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Christopher Hutchinson
  • Area
    Glasgow
  • Cross Street
    Theatre royal Glasgow, Tesco bank offices
  • Parking details
    On street parking behind restaurant that is reasonably priced, max 3 hour stay. Car park on Cambridge street within view.
  • Public transit
    Cowcaddens subway close by, bus tops outside Royal Conservatoire and Theatre royal. Walkable from Buchanan bus station.
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,030 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

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  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Best Overall

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Best Food

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Best Service

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Best Ambience

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Best Value

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Good for business meals

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Innovative

  • Glasgow

    Best Overall

  • Glasgow

    Best Food

  • Glasgow

    Best Service

  • Glasgow

    Best Ambience

  • Glasgow

    Best Value

  • Glasgow

    Good for business meals

  • Glasgow

    Innovative

  • Glasgow

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
KELP shines with its imaginative small plates and exceptional seafood, making it a top dining destination in Glasgow. Guests rave about the "outstanding food" and "excellent service," highlighting dishes like scallops and crab doughnuts. The welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff ensure a memorable experience, with many eager to return.

1,030 Reviews
  1. Mairi

    Glasgow

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Waiter was helpful. Food really tasty. Looking forward to coming back already!

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  2. Geraldine

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Langoustine, clams, scallop and trout small plates, with seaweed roast potatoes and samphire slaw sides. Really excellent meal. All so fresh and excellent value. Lovely ambience in restaurant also. Welcome and attention from waiter and waitress really excellent.

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  3. CSABA

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We recently had the pleasure of dining at this incredible seafood restaurant, and I must say, it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere set the tone for what was to come. The highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the oysters—each one was impeccably fresh, brimming with that pure oceanic flavor that is the true mark of quality. The langoustine was perfectly cooked, tender and savoury and the clams were delicate, opening up to reveal their natural brininess that balanced the dish beautifully. The scallops were cooked to perfection, with a lovely sear on the outside while maintaining a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture inside. What truly stood out was the finesse of the sauces that accompanied each dish. They were thoughtfully crafted, complementing the natural flavors of the seafood without overpowering them. It’s clear that the chefs had an exceptional understanding of both flavor and technique. If you’re a seafood lover, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit. The quality of the seafood, combined with the refined approach to preparation and presentation, creates an extraordinary dining experience. I can’t wait to return and indulge in more of these exquisite dishes.

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  4. John

    Glasgow

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    High quality food , well presented and lovely helpful staff. We really enjoyed the meal having 4 dishes between us. We had the Halibut,Coley, Langoustines and Trout with a side of fries . The quality of the fish was first class ,good size portions and lovely fries . We finished by sharing the cheeseboard . The cheeses were all Scottish with both goat and cow cheese. We had a bottle of the Primitivo,which while an unusual choice for fish went very well. Overall an excellent meal.

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  5. Gordon

    Glasgow

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    An excellent fish restaurant with great value lunch menu. The whipped smoked scallop roe is to die for!

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  6. Kate

    Kent

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was good and imaginative. All of the staff worked very very hard. The tables were very close together. We felt we were eating at the same table as our neighbours. The noise level made conversation difficult. Although the staff were hard working. There was no calm and a sense of rushing. We ordered 4 plates and 2 sides to share. The gaps between those plates arriving were erratic. One of the gaps was very long. It fell between 2 stools. It neither worked as a conventional meal nor as tapas. We arrived 10 minutes early. We were told we could sit on the 2 plastic chairs right by the door. This was poor.

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  7. Kate

    Perthshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favourite restaurant. Have introduced lots of friends to its delights.

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  8. Ronnie

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great visit catching up with friends. The food was excellent and imaginative and the attention, advice and manner of the staff was absolutely first class.

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  9. Andrew

    Kincardineshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kelp was a chance find on a google search of places to eat near our hotel on a visit to Glasgow for Celtic Connections. Reckon we must have bagged one of the last tables at 1945 and we werent disappointed. The whole visit was absolutely superb from start to finish. Outstanding food and a great atmosphere and a real buzz to the place. Loved the "small plates" concept. Staff welcoming and attentive but not obtrusive - our waiter couldnt have been more helpful - and we never felt rushed. Particularly loved the smoked scallop roe, artichoke tart tatin, the stone bass, the langoustines and the venison. We'll certainly be back next time we're in Glasgow

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  10. Alan

    Glasgow

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Market menu is excellent and full of new flavours and combinations. Service is very efficient and friendly. Lovely ambiance. Good understanding of my food allergy. Thanks!

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KELP is rated 4.8 stars by 1030 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for KELP

112A Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, Lanarkshire G4 0HL

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Theatre royal Glasgow, Tesco bank offices
  • Area
    Glasgow
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On street parking behind restaurant that is reasonably priced, max 3 hour stay. Car park on Cambridge street within view.
  • Public transit
    Cowcaddens subway close by, bus tops outside Royal Conservatoire and Theatre royal. Walkable from Buchanan bus station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Christopher Hutchinson
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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