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KELP, Glasgow, Lanarkshire

KELP

4.7 (1167)
£26 to £40
Seafood
112A Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, Lanarkshire G4 0HL

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Charming
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!

Dining areas

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

Menu

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What 1,167 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 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 promises an unforgettable dining experience with its "amazing food" and "superb service." Diners rave about the "fresh seafood" and "inventive menu," featuring standout dishes like oysters and crab doughnuts. The "relaxed ambience" and "friendly staff" further elevate the experience, making it a "must-visit" in Glasgow.
1,167 Reviews

  1. Paul

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Arrived a little early so didn’t expect table to be ready but had nowhere inside to wait so had to wait outside in the rain at wet tables. Staff were very friendly but had to be called a few times for service, bill etc. Food is exceptional, smoked trout and squid salad were highlights. We don’t normally have desert but shared the roulade which was also excellent. Overall excellent if a little pricey.

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  2. Joyce

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been to Kelp before so knew what to expect and was not let down. Delicious freshly cooked food. Great selection of dishes. Well presented and great service

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  3. Carol

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was really nice but a slightly off experience getting a course when I was still eating the first one, but I guess it was aiming for tapas style. My friend got her first dish 10 minutes before I did, which wasn’t ideal. There were no niceties in the service- just perfunctory. When I arrived we were led to the coldest, draughtiest table in the place, on a cold wet evening. We had pre-booked, but apparently so had everyone else. The waiter did find us a better table though, and we appreciated her efforts. No semi-skimmed or oat milk for the coffee, but tbh nothing would have made it taste good. Overall the food was nice, the service was ok and the manager was very pleasant. One more thing- only one toilet available!

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  4. Nicola

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent meal at Kelp, we keep coming back when we have an occasion for a special meal. Consistently high quality, the food is delicious, the service excellent and the atmosphere I love!

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  5. Onya

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved everything about or meal from the most perfect oysters to the vhino verde to the wonderful staf. Will be back.

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  6. Bill

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice dinner - all food exceptional and all staff we engaged with were top class. A great night.

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  7. Campbell

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Just great. Good food, great choice and beautifully presented.

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  8. Lindsay

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly, knowledgeable staff, and creative dishes, beautifully cooked and well presented. Delicious!

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  9. Tom

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time here and be assured it will not be the last, the whole experience from start to finish was amazing! Fresher fish I believe I’ve never had, they really know what they are doing… Go and experience it for yourself, you will not be disappointed.. Thank you for a great night..

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  10. Lucy

    Warwickshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic evening and really enjoying the wonderful variety the menu had to offer. The dishes we had were full of wonderful flavours and cooked to perfection. The Oysters were a particular hit. Everyone in the restaurant seems to be enjoying their meals and the overall experience!

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for KELP

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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