KELP

4.8

1060 Reviews

£26 to £40

Seafood

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2 people

Mar 9, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Neighbourhood gem

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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Seafood, Scottish
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
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
Neighbourhood
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 1,060 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

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Glasgow/Lanarkshire
Best Overall
Glasgow/Lanarkshire
Best Value
Glasgow/Lanarkshire
Innovative
Glasgow/Lanarkshire
Healthy
Glasgow
Best Overall
Glasgow
Best Food
Glasgow
Best Service
Glasgow
Best Value
Glasgow
Innovative
Glasgow
Healthy

Review summary

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KELP offers an extraordinary seafood dining experience with "fantastic food" and a "friendly and efficient" service. The small plates menu allows for sampling a variety of unique and delicious dishes, including the must-try crab doughnut. The "excellent" atmosphere and "creative" flavors make it a standout choice in Glasgow.

1,060 Reviews

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Kate
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent welcome and explanation of the menu and specials. We had almost everything on the market menu and particularly enjoyed the smoked trout, the chicken with black garlic, the celeriac, and the two favourite side dishes were the samphire and the cabbage. Of course the scallops were also fabulous! At first I thought the music was too loud but as the restaurant became busier the music was actually off before I realised it and the general noise was the buzz of people enjoying the food and atmosphere. A very successful night out!
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Gordon
Glasgow
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as ever. The magnificent smoked cod roe should be available to buy in tubs. The Market Menu is super value for 2 mains and a side. When the first dish of smoke trout dish arrives I’m sure that we’ll be picking another dish to fill us up. How wrong can I be as by the time we’ve finished our food, there’s barely room for coffee! Some day I’ll find room to have a dessert 😊
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Kath
Derbyshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my son as a treat and it didn’t disappoint, the food was next level. Such an innovative menu that was simple delicious. Lovely staff and a fabulous experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Bath
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the most amazing place for a special meal. We shared every small dish, a total feast, gorgeous tasting and looking food. We will definitely be back
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OpenTable Diner
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a true seafood experience. Excellent choice of seafood and alternatives. Great service, friendly staff and great choice of wine. A must for every Glasgow visit.
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Les
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic quality and reasonable prices. Venison was amazing, so was the coley. And the cheesecake. And the chat to the chef when we left.
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Christine
Glasgow
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lunch Menu was great with really interesting and delicious dishes. Couldn’t fault the food or excellent service. Not normally a cheesecake fan but persuaded by the PX sauce accompanying it. Absolutely stunning and the cheesecake itself light as a feather. A truly memorable dish My first visit but will definitely return.
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Stuart
Glasgow
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent and staff very pleasant and informative,will definitely return
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Emily
Angus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visited Kelp on Saturday for the first time. We will definitely return, and soon! The dishes were all impeccable and not extortionate with lovely service and a buzzing atmosphere. Will recommend to anyone who enjoys seafood - a true gem!
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Chris
Manchester
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food was really good & great service worth visiting
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KELP is rated 4.8 stars by 1060 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 9, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

112A Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, Lanarkshire G4 0HL

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Additional information

Cross Street
Theatre royal Glasgow, Tesco bank offices
Neighbourhood
Glasgow
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
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

Website
http://www.kelp-restaurant.com/
Phone number
0141 332 4032

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