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KELP, Glasgow, Lanarkshire

KELP

4.8 (1194)
£26 to £40
Seafood
112A Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, Lanarkshire G4 0HL

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood 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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Additional information

  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

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What 1,194 people are saying

KELP reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Good for business meals

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Innovative

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Healthy

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Glasgow

    Good for business meals

  • Glasgow

    Innovative

  • Glasgow

    Healthy

  • Glasgow

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kelp offers an "original and adventuresome" menu, highlighted by "exceptional" seafood dishes like crab doughnut and squid tostadas. Diners praise the "friendly and professional" service and "lovely atmosphere" in the garden patio. With creative small plates and "fresh local ingredients," it's a "must visit" for a unique dining experience.
1,194 Reviews

  1. Stephen

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service. One of our favourite restaurants in Glasgow

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  2. Kate

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious seafood small plates. Lovely ambience and decor, attentive and knowledgeable staff.

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  3. carlo

    London38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing - inventive and surprisingly good value for money. The crab doughnut , potato gnocchi and sea bream crudo stood out for me. In fact I’d say the crab doughnut is the best thing I’ve eaten in 2025 so far. Service was attentive and friendly - a special thanks to Michelle. Overall a fantastic and unexpectedly great experience. Will definitely be back.

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  4. JEREMY

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of the best seafood places in Glasgow. The variety on offer with amazing contrasts in flavours will be a delight to any seafood lover. The service was good with our waiter happy to suggest on the number of dishes to order. I cannot recommend this place enough.and look forward to another visit soon

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  5. Dorothy

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was really friendly and helpful and all the small plates dishes we tried were delicious. Would definitely go back as there are a number of things we didn’t get to try, and the menu changes regularly too. Highly recommend.

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  6. Mark

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The scallops were exceptional. Everything was very good. Small plates so we had a variety of tastes. Service was friendly and professional. Highly recommend.

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  7. Caroline

    Newcastle and Northumberland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, great seafood selection. Pleasant ambience. A wee gem of a restaurant.

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  8. Keith VIP

    Perthshire/Stirlingshire15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lunch with fantastic service and a great atmosphere. Food was well prepared and very tasty. Wines were good quality and reasonably priced. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Highly recommend.

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  9. Andrew

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding restaurant once again. We've been a few times, and never disapointed, always fantastic.

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  10. Sean

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants I’ve been to in a while. Tried a selection of dishes all were excellent with the crab doughnut being the stand out! Service was spot on. Definitely coming back

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
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112A Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, Lanarkshire G4 0HL

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Theatre royal Glasgow, Tesco bank offices
  • Neighborhood
    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
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