Kelp

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  Clara

  ·2 weeks ago

  “Took my pal here for the market menu & we were blown away. First off the restaurant is lovely with a great atmosphere, the staff were all delightful. Knowledgeable, attentive and friendly, it's the best service I've had in ages and if you look at my reviews you'll see that I've been going out to several highly rated local restaurants over the summer. Honestly you were the best. Everything we tried was interesting. I loved the scallops obviously there's a supplement for those but they were worth it. The Arbroath smokie croquettes were interesting although I thought they were more like buñuelos than croquettes. Considering how strong the flavour of smokies is, it was well balanced and delicate without losing the flavour or being overpowering, very well done. I was surprised how much I liked the pasta, they boasted that it was made on the premises and they've got a right to be proud of that. I'm not always fond of sardines but it really worked as a dish. As someone who spends a lot of time in Spain, I really like to see our beautiful Scottish products with some Spanish flair and influences, it's definitely a great combination. Honestly we loved it, if I had to criticise anything I'd say the salad wasn't my favourite but that's just personal taste as I tend not to like fruit except the obvious tomatoes in savoury dishes. I'd also comment that they don't put those stupid discretionary tips on their bills as they don't need to when you have such a great level of service, most people will tip appropriately.”

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  Tina F

  ·3 weeks ago

  “My family and I had the most beautiful meal, everything was flawless from start to finish. Lovely waitresses, so attentive, everything flowed perfectly. Can’t wait to come back!”

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  Joseph Warren

  ·2 months ago

  “I was on a work trip and my colleague and I were tired from our trip, so we needed an early dinner. This place was amazing. I was looking for a seafood place that used local ingredients. This was a small place and was a 5 minute walk from the hotel that I was staying in Glasgow. We tried several of their small plates and all of them were one better than the other. All of the seafood were extremely fresh and we ate with out eyes before we ate the food. I loved the oysters best. The service was excellent and we could not ask for more. We were so full that we had no place for dessert. Check out the pics from my post. Highly recommend this place if you like seafood especially because there aren’t many good choices in Glasgow.”

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  Raymond W

  ·2 months ago

  “Was so surprise to this find this restaurant on our trip to Glasgow !! The food, staff and atmosphere was very surprising. Would definitely love to visit again the next time that we're in town.”

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  Victoria Coloccia

  ·3 months ago

  “Legitimately might be one of the best meals I've ever had in my life. Upon a friend's recommendation, we visited Kelp while in town for a concert and we are SO happy we did. Each dish was vibrant, visually beautiful and packed with unique flavor. There's clearly passion here and it shows brilliantly with every plate and cocktail. Front of house staff were lovely, atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. Our only disappointment is that this wasn't our last meal in Scotland- as I'm sure we'll be dreaming and comparing everything there after to Kelp! Cheers!”

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  Tartan Spoon

  ·3 months ago

  “Kelp is the restaurant that finally changed my luck with Glasgow’s dining scene. After years of hit‑and‑miss meals across the city, this seafood‑forward spot delivered plate after plate of thoughtful, confident cooking. It’s tucked quietly into Glasgow Central, but once inside you’re met with an open‑plan kitchen, gorgeous seating, and a sun‑trap terrace that feels made for long, lazy afternoons. The atmosphere is relaxed, the service warm, and the menu reads like a celebration of Scotland’s coastal produce. Snacks set the tone beautifully: Brot & Co sourdough with whipped seaweed butter, bold and silky, followed by small plates that were genuinely exciting. The watermelon, tomato, cucumber and Thai basil sorbet salad was a standout, visually stunning and bursting with flavour. Every dish arrived when ready, and each one felt intentional and crafted with care. Highlights included the courgette, pea and ricotta flatbread, hand‑dived Barra scallops with XO thermidor, and their Instagram‑famous Orkney crab doughnut, which comes with a playful kick. The Shetland coley with caramelised cauliflower and lime pickle was another triumph. And I couldn’t leave without ordering the Isle of Skye langoustines, sweet, fresh and served with all the tools you need to crack into them properly. The seaweed butter brought a lovely briny depth that honoured the ingredient without overpowering it. What sets Kelp apart is how proudly they name the origin of their seafood: Barra, Orkney, Tobermory, Isle of Skye, Shetland. It roots every dish in Scotland’s coastline and shows a real respect for the country’s world‑class waters. This is seafood cooked properly, clean techniques, clever pairings, and a confidence that lets the produce shine. Kelp isn’t just a great meal; it’s a new benchmark for Glasgow dining. Highly recommended”

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  Rafael Rodriguez Jr.

  ·4 months ago

  “Amazing seafood place with high quality tapas style small plates that come as they are ready. The execution is exquisite and really beautiful creative flavor combinations. We started eating the chicken before taking a picture so the presentation is a lot better for that dish. The vibe is awesome with a great selection of music to jamb too.”

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  Chris L C

  ·5 months ago

  “Food: The mussels and bread were really good with a nice tomato base for flavour! The bread was nice and soft which absorbed the tomato sauce well. The dessert was just OK and the fish with spring onions was also decent too. Service: Nothing bad, nothing great. Just very solid if unspectacular. Atmosphere: Honestly, it's very hard to say because when I was there in the middle of the afternoon there was only one table there and it was a very quiet time during service but it was comfy!”

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  Bertrand Ngim

  ·5 months ago

  “Found this restaurant during my stay at the Holiday Inn Express across the road. Loved it! Their lunch combo consisting of 2 smalls and a side was delicious and value for money. Qualify and presentation was top notch. Highly recommend if you’re visiting Glasgow.”

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  Alice Price

  ·5 months ago

  “Kelp is a lovely quaint treasure of a restaurant. We were seated inside the restaurant, but there is a lovely outdoor patio also. The menu has items that are sharable, but also some that I would just not want to share. We had an excellent dinner. Recommend that you make reservations.”