If you live in Nottingham or visit it often, when you think of a seafood restaurant you probably…read morethink of Loch Fyne. You probably shouldn't. Take a wander up Mansfield Road, or probably better still, hop on a bus or jump in a cab, as The Lobster Pot is quite a way up. It is worth going out of your way for though. This small restaurant in my opinion is the best fish / seafood place in the city (not that there are many to choose from), and it is a shame that it isn't closer to the city centre. Still, if it were, then the prices would probably be higher to cover higher overheads on property. I am a big fan of mussels, and this place does them wonderfully. Their menu has a good choice of fish and shellfish dishes and a small selection of meat dishes in case anybody in your party isn't keen on seafood. As far as I know though, there aren't any vegetarian options...at least, there weren't the last time I checked their menu online. Some of the dishes have an oriental bent, such as the thai fishcakes, prawn spring rolls and sesame prawn toast starters, but there are plenty of 'regular' seafood dishes. My personal favourites at this place are the smoked haddock chowder as a starter, a hearty, creamy soup which is quite filling in itself, filled with chunks of smoked fish and potato as it is. I then like to have a main course of mussels, usually the ones steamed in chilli and basil, although the more traditional Moules Marinieres are also great. A side dish of french fries goes wonderfully with them. I also sometimes indulge in a couple of fresh oysters, which can be bought individually. Two of these with a splash of tabasco sauce are enough for me as I find them quite rich, I could never eat a full portion as a main course. Various forms of salmon are well represented on the menu, although I have never sampled them myself. There is usually a specials board on display, giving options that don't appear on the regular menu. The restaurant boasts some very reasonably priced wines, with a bottle of house wine costing just under ten pounds, and plenty of others around 11 and 12 pounds. As this is a small place, I would suggest calling to book, especially at weekends and in the Christmas period. Another point in this place's favour is that during the festive period, they keep their regular menu on, instead of forcing a "special" Christmas menu upon you as many restaurants seem to. With the price of different fish and seafood varying so much, it is hard to give an average cost for a meal here, however I do believe with this place that you get what you pay for, and i've never found myself feeling bad about the money i've put down. Seriously, if you are serious about seafood, forget about Loch Fyne. The Lobster Pot wins, claws down!

From the owner: The Lobster Pot Nottingham combines traditional Seafood with a hint of authentic Thai flavours…read more From Grilled Lobsters in garlic butter to Baked Seabass in an oyster sauce.

Simply brilliant. My first time, my husbands second. Lovely eclectic decor, wonder service and…read moregreat food. I had seafood starter of mussels in linguini and main course halibut and both fixed to perfection.

Very good quality food, very expensive. Been there three…read moretimes to the dismay of my bank account. I'm not much of a seafood fan so I have avoided the signature dishes. I enjoyed the wood pidgin and the steak was just right. The decoration is pretty querky but I like it and the service is good. When I go though I often feel sorry for people who are at tables near the entrance as it's all rather cramped when people arrive. One of my visits was in a party of 12 so we booked a room upstairs and it was very cosy and quite novel.

We took mum here for mothers day and it was a great success. I had half a lobster with garlic…read morebutter and it was divine. All fish is prepared in front of you and the chefs are extremely talented. I decided to buy two crabs and took them home to prepare for dinner the next day, I got many brownie points for that dinner so thumbs up Loch Fyne. This place can be quite pricey however if you go on www.vouchercodes.co.uk they often have money off vouchers for this restaurant and other Loch Fynes around the U.K.

Ah yes Wirral's Loch Fyne offering. I am in the Loch Fyne fan camp I must say, I love the story…read morebehind it. How the idea came from growing oysters in the clear, fertile waters of Loch Fyne. The success has come from their commitment to top quality food. I can live with that. They also always have great offers on such as the one they have on at the moment; Dinner and wine for two at £30 from sunday-thursday. That's a two course dinner, and I'd suggest the Scottish smoked haddock and the cold poached salmon. However whatever you chose is likely to be top notch as mentioned. Loch Fyne is what I would consider to be one of those safe bets when you are out dining. The Wirral has one and it is arguably one of the best restaurants in the region.

This one of my favourite restaurants in Leicester, the food is amazing the service of wonderful and…read morewell priced.

This is probably my favourite restaurant in Leicester. Food is great, nice atmosphere, friendly…read morestaff and to top it off they have prayer room facilities and parking (yes, on London Road!). On Tuesdays they have their Killer Prawns Mountain deal and it is amazing. It's 50 massive prawns and a side of chips or fries for just under £30. I always get their creamy seafood soup which is without a doubt the best soup I've ever had in my life, and I also love their Just Peachy Mojito mocktail, so nice. Highly recommend!

Service was great. A great atmosphere and general nicely finished restaurant. As to the food..steak…read morereview...I ordered the premium ribeye and it was very lame. I cook better steak at home for 1/3 the cost. Ive had some amazing steaks around the world at some exclusive restaurants and this wouldn't make the top 1000...the side of vegetables tasted great if that helps?

Had a marvelous dinner at Blackhouse. It was our 2nd night in Leeds and this place did not…read moredisappoint. Food was delicious not 1 issue. Replaced my mint mushy peas (shhh don't tell the English) with a OMG Devine salad. We had a spot of tea, a sundae and a cup of coffee after dinner. Just a quick walk from our hotel. Recommend 100%

Amazing food. Line was out the door. Worth the short wait. Can't wait to go back next time we're…read moreacross the pond.

Easily the best Fish and Chip shop in the area possibly Sheffield. Always a queue which indicates…read moreit's popularity. Reasonably priced. Decent sized fish and quality chips. Good natured staff. All in all good value and great Fish and Chips.

I gave this 2 stars because the hostess and the server Ella was very nice. We had the Surf and Turf…read morespecial. Simply said, turf it to the curb. Steak over cooked and shrimp was sub par.

5-star brunch. Haven't had the chance to try dinner. The "Loch Fyne Breakfast" consists of a…read moresampling of a number of traditional Scottish breakfast items. If you haven't tried traditional haggis, you are missing out on an excellent, slightly peppery, dish. As good as the "LFB" was, it lacked kippered herring - an all time favorite of mine, so I ordered some as a side. Two beautifully fried fish arrived. Nicely salty, very flavorful and with a squeeze of lemon, perfect. They bring back memories of my father frying them up as a special treat when I was a kid. Highly recommended for brunch.

This should be one of the UK's most outstanding seafood 'emporiums'…read more It has a large selection of fresh and frozen fish as well as loads of stuff to go with them - sauces, pickles, mustards there is even a wine section. What lets it down is the slightly aloof attitude of the staff who never seem terribly happy to serve you and the idea of banter with these people is almost unheard of. Produce is almost begrudgingly sold. The quality of the produce is without question - they keep live lobsters here so you know how fresh they are. It's worth a visit as they sell almost everything (no frozen baby squid though! Shame as these are readily available in Leeds market!). Could do much better, and not a patch on most of the stalls selling fish in Leeds market - see my other reviews for that.

Absolutely outstanding service- never let down on quality or customer service. Would not hesitate…read morerecommending to any private or business customer! Thanks so much for all your help and support!