Menu from English's of Brighton
Menu highlights
Goujons of sole
Served with sauce gribiche
Salt & chilli pepper squid
Served with coriander yoghurt
White crabmeat gazpacho
Served with crispy basil
Mussels
Served with coconut, lemongrass & chilli
Pan-fried tiger prawns
Served with chilli & garlic oil
King scallops
Served with crispy bacon, aromatic pea veloute
Specials
Whole roasted farmed sea bass
Served with confit tomato & caper berry dressing
Roasted halibut
Served with pickled vegetables, clams & mussels
Lobster
A whole lobster served with lemon mayonnaise or garlic butter
More about the restaurant: English's of Brighton
Best seafood – hands down: English’s of Brighton are proud to be able to look back on a long tradition of serving seafood in Brighton. For over 150 years seafood has been served on the site of English’s, and the Leigh-Jones family have been here since 1945, making the restaurant that one important cultural landmark among the many others. Take a seat at the marvelous marble-topped oyster bar or indulge in a meal in one of their dining rooms –and be prepared to be spoiled with the riches of the sea.
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English’s of Brighton is a firm favourite amongst Brighton locals as well as visitors to the city., and
over the years they’ve seen some very familiar faces pass through those doors. As the oldest seafood
restaurant in Brighton you can find them in the heart of the Lanes, nestled among its winding streets.
The Leigh-Jones family have been here since 1945, and they’ve seen some familiar faces come
and go. Pop in and take a look at their hall of fame and you’ll find signed a photographs of Charlie
Chaplin, Lily Savage and Judy Dench, amongst others - or ask their staff about the ghostly gentlemen
in an oversized top hat that can sometimes be seen walking through our kitchens…
Whether you’re looking for a traditional plate of seafood, or in the mood to sample our
contemporary twist on classic dishes, their expert staff will make sure you order the right meal for
you, with a wine to match perfectly. They offer a unique dining experience, and can accommodate
parties of all sizes, from an intimate table for two to a restaurant wedding reception. In warmer
weather there is no better place to dine than on their covered and heated terrace. Enjoy plates of
fresh seafood, fine wines and warm sunshine, and watch the world go by with live jazz or opera
playing regularly. Or take a seat at their stunning marble-topped oyster bar, where you can join them
for a platter of oysters or a decadent three-course meal.