Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
KELP, Glasgow, Lanarkshire

KELP

4.7
4.7
1110 Reviews
£26 to £40
Seafood
112A Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, Lanarkshire G4 0HL

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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!

Dining areas

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
  • Website
    http://www.kelp-restaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Christopher Hutchinson
  • Location
    112A Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, Lanarkshire G4 0HL
  • 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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,110 people are saying

KELP reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Good for business meals

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Innovative

  • Glasgow

    Best Value

  • Glasgow

    Good for business meals

  • Glasgow

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kelp in Glasgow is a seafood lover's dream, featuring "inventive and changing" menus that delight with "superb" dishes. The ambiance is "great," and the staff are "attentive and friendly." Guests rave about the "exceptional" seafood, "faultless service," and value of the "market menu." Highly recommended for special occasions.

1,110 Reviews

  1. Eileen

    Glasgow1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The market menu is very good value . The food was outstanding. The service was great too

    Is this helpful?

  2. Derek

    Berlin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I have been wanting to try Kelp for sometime. My wife passes it on her way home from work and she says it's always really busy. We booked for lunch and there were a few other people in, the atmosphere was inviting and convivial. Waitress was very welcoming and a credit to the restaurant.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Donald

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First rate food with first rate service. Every dish was well presented and a culinary delight.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Jill

    Glasgow4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place - does all the stuff and makes it feel simple - great vibe, outstanding seafood, good service. Recommend big time!!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Jane

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fish beautifully prepared and expertly cooked. Vegetarians well catered for too.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Emily

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Not a great dining experience. Lamb was 16 pounds for 2 small bite sized pieces. Staff a bit cool and distant. Sourdough bread was stale with the seaweed butter tasteless. V expensive for little returns.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Jodi

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my third time eating at Kelp and I couldn't recommend it more - the menu is always inventive and changing, the atmosphere is lovely, and I love that with each meal I can support Scottish products and producers. This place is such a gem for Glasgow.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Ray

    Glasgow1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the fixed price lunch menu, and were blown away by the quality, presentation and taste of the food. We’ve eaten at 6 by Nico and Modau111 before, both high quality restaurants, but Kelp surpassed these by a mile. Have highly recommended Kelp to friends as a result and will definitely return. The scallops were amazing Mmmmm. Strange location overlooking an office block on a busy road, but inside was nicely spaced out and classy.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Julie

    Glasgow1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and beautifully presented. Staff friendly and attentive when required.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Iain

    Glasgow1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent seafood, particularly from a city centre location. Friendly service, knowledgeable staff, and an overall great experience.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

KELP is rated 4.7 stars by 1110 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Glasgow/Lanarkshire
  4. Glasgow
  5. Glasgow

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 21 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
Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
  • Restaurant Blog
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo