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54 Calton Entry, G40 2SB
East End, Glasgow
Cuisine: British, Seafood, Modern
A’Challtainn is an award-winning seafood restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of Barras Art and Design at the Barras. It is pronounced A Cawl Tain, after the Gaelic for Calton. As well as being the name for this part of Glasgow, it also means the hazel wood. The restaurant is on a mezzanine level overlooking the BAaD courtyard. The cocktail bar nestles under the restaurant and provides views of the chefs at work.
207 Bath Street, G2 4HZ
City Centre, Glasgow
Cuisine: International, Seafood, American
Bath Street Palomino (or B.S.P to its friends) quickly established itself on the Glasgow scene since opening in 2009. The venue’s contemporary look and comfortable lounge booths invites visitors to relax and unwind, whether they are enjoying a cocktail from the bar’s extensive list or indulging in some comfort food on B.S.P’s menu.
55 Battlefield Road, G42 9JL
South Side, Glasgow
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood, Pizza
Originally a tram station and dating back to 1915, Battlefield Rest is now a popular, family-run Italian restaurant on Battlefield Road. A B-listed building on a traffic island, its unique looks and interior have long endeared it to local residents and it is fair to say that it is something of a local landmark. Well loved, it is the sort of welcoming and familiar Italian bistro that every neighbourhood should have.
1 George Square, G2 1DY
Cuisine: British, European, International
Classic brasserie in city centre With the first Browns opening in 1973, this family of classic brasseries has had plenty of time to polish its offer. Stylish, timeless interiors; smartly turned out staff and simple but well sourced and prepared dishes are key. Located in the old General Post Office building on George Square, the Browns Brasserie and Bar in Glasgow fits the mould neatly. A live pianist keeps the atmosphere sparkling on a Sunday from 3pm – 6pm.
186 Fenwick Road, G46 6XF
Cuisine: British, Seafood, Fish & Chips
Opened in early 2015, CATCH calls itself a ‘posh modern day neighbourhood fish and chip shop and restaurant’. The Fenwick Road business is on two levels. On the ground floor, the proudly displayed catch of the day is a talking point for diners in the booth seating. On the mezzanine level, the space is decorated with a nautical theme from old ropes to half a boat which is mounted on the wall. The overall feel is informal yet smartly turned out. CATCH would work as well for a date as it would for a fish tea with family
27 Gibson Street, G12 8NU
West End, Glasgow
Bringing the fish supper firmly into the 21st century, this West End venue is the third branch of Catch after the success of its sister outlets in Giffnock and Netherlee. Both a restaurant and a takeaway, inside it’s all exposed brickwork, banquette seating and cool, post-industrial decor. Offering a much wider menu than your average chippy, diners can choose from classic fish suppers, speciality fish dishes, seafood, tacos, burgers and even katsu curry. Veggies and vegans are catered for as well, while a bar serving craft beer, wine and fizz adds extra pizazz to the proceedings.
112A Cowcaddens Road, G4 0HL
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
A brightly coloured city centre restaurant, EVOO specialises in serving up a variety of Mediterranean flavours, small plate style. Alternatively, you can drop by for brunch or a coffee, or relax with a cocktail, wine, beer or perfect serve gin. The restaurant’s closeness to the Theatre Royal makes it a handy pre-theatre option as well.
Unit 4 Merchant Square, G1 1LE
Merchant City, Glasgow
A family-friendly and extremely welcoming restaurant, Fanelli’s is in Merchant Square in the Merchant city.
84-86 Albion Street, G1 1NY
Cuisine: Seafood
Just a couple of doors down from the well established Gandolfi flagship restaurant, Gandolfi Fish runs a seasonally adjusted a la carte menu which pays tribute to the different types of fish and seafood landed in local ports at different times of the year. Separated into two dining areas with booths and counter seating at the rear, Gandolfi’s interior is light and airy, showcasing a specially commissioned artwork by Lewis-based Moira Maclean.
Royal Exchange Square, G1 3AB
Glaschu offers modern Scottish fine dining and a sophisticated bar area in Royal Exchange Square.
Based in the historic building that was once the Western Club, the kitchen is run by chef Dion Scott, who honed his skills in Heston Blumenthal’s kitchens. He promises a menu rooted in Scottish history, cuisine and cooking, with added International influences.
The dishes make the most of local produce, including Gigha halibut and Loch Tay trout from local fishmonger Bernard Corrigan; crustaceans and oysters from Finnieston’s Stuart Wilson, and beef from Lanarkshire farms.
16 Bothwell Street, G2 6NU
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood, Modern
Taking its cue from the grand cafés of Europe, Gusto is a rather handsome Italian restaurant and café on Bothwell Street. As well as a beautiful Art Deco style island bar, it has eye-catching feature lighting, lovely booths and a terrace dining area which is much sought after on fine days.
158 Ingram Street, G1 1EJ
Cuisine: Scottish, Seafood, Steaks & Grill
Set in the heart of Glasgow’s bustling Merchant City, Hutchesons City Grill on Ingram Street is a sumptuous reincarnation of one of Scotland’s most iconic Grade-A listed buildings, Hutchesons Hall.
83 Hutcheson Street, G1 1SH
Named after a legendary 19th century Glasgow glutton, Rab Ha’s is a welcoming bar and restaurant with rooms on Hutcheson Street. In the summer of 2017, new owners gave the much-loved Merchant City institution a thoughtful refurbishment. The very opposite of a bland chain, Rab Ha’s is an independent, family-run with business with oodles of character. Visitors can look forward to a cosy and tranquil space with stripped stone walls, an open fire and wood panelling in the bar and restaurant.
33 Ingram Street, G1 1HA
Cuisine: Indian, Seafood, Vegetarian/Vegan
A family-run Indian restaurant which opened in 2019, Swadish offers an appetising combination of seasonal Scottish ingredients prepared using both modern and traditional Indian techniques and spices. The kitchen brigade is run by a chef who trained in many of India’s top hotel restaurants and his cooking will come as a refreshing surprise to anyone who still thinks that chicken tikka masala is the pinnacle of Indian cuisine. The setting, a former fire station, is as stylish as the food.
652-654 Argyle Street, G3 8UF
Finnieston, Glasgow
Cuisine: Scottish, Seafood
Old world charm meets Glasgow style sophistication as two Glasgow culinary institutions merge.
McCormick Lane, G1 3AJ
Cuisine: Seafood, Fish & Chips
The Chippy Doon The Lane has updated the concept of the traditional fish and chip shop for the 21st century, with a fresh, contemporary space on McCormick Lane, just off Buchanan Street in Glasgow’s city centre. With a slight industrial feel thanks to its stripped bricks and exposed pipe work, The Chippy Doon The Lane’s welcoming staff and lighting give the restaurant a warm glow.
1125 Argyle Street, G3 8ND
Taking its name from the hip and fashionable area in which it sits, The Finnieston Bar and Restaurant is a safe haven for seafood lovers. Cosy wooden booths, a few tiled walls, storm lamps, rigging and fishing photos all lend an appropriately nautical theme. An open fire keeps it all cosy. If the decor tips a wink to old sea dogs, the cooking – and the cocktail list – are distinctly more modern and urban. An outside seating area is popular when the weather is behaving.
Level 2, G1 3JX
Cuisine: European, Seafood, Steaks & Grill
The Restaurant Bar and Grill is located in Glasgow city centre’s stylish Princes Square, just off Buchanan Street. With an open kitchen that also boasts a wood stone oven and rotisserie, the restaurant places an emphasis on serving great food made with carefully selected, fresh ingredients. Combined with the relaxed atmosphere and dedication to exceptional service, the restaurant delivers a terrific dining experience every time.
657-659 Pollokshaws Road, G41 2AB
Cuisine: Caribbean, Seafood, BBQ
The Rum Shack is a Caribbean bar, canteen and venue on Pollokshaws Road in Glasgow’s Southside. With more than a hundred rums behind the bar and an endearingly rough-hewn, beach hut decor, it does exactly what it says on the tin. There is live music or DJs in the main bar most nights of the week and The Rum Shack’s dancehall venue hosts theatre, bands, comedy, club nights and artisan markets. An outside seating area is very popular when the sun comes out. More than the sum of its parts, The Rum Shack is something of a community hub in the Southside.
62 Miller Street, G1 1DT
Opened in the spring of 2016, The Spiritualist is a stylish restaurant and bar in the building that once housed Stirling’s Library. Inspired by the Art Deco movement and hung with vintage portraits, the decor is as sleek as it is contemporary. A stunning drinks list features Scottish craft beers; a globe-trotting selection of spirits; a well balanced wine list and many innovative and attractively presented cocktails. A unique Chef’s Table in the kitchen is a real talking point.
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