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KELP, Glasgow, Lanarkshire

KELP

4.7 (1172)
£26 to £40
Seafood
112A Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, Lanarkshire G4 0HL

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 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!

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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

Menu

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What 1,172 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 offers a "consistently amazing" seafood dining experience in Glasgow, with "creative and tasty small plates" that showcase fresh local ingredients. The "wonderful variety" on the menu includes standout dishes like mussels and oysters. The "friendly, knowledgeable staff" enhance the "relaxed and inviting atmosphere," making it a "must-visit."
1,172 Reviews

  1. Kathryn

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time visiting Kelp after coming a week or so previously, and again it did not disappoint! The staff are so attentive, the food is amazing and the service was quick, especially considering the food is immaculate! We will definitely be back, lots!

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  2. stacey

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food great, service - hovered over you, annoying. Value - great

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  3. Larry

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal- interesting combinations- tasty cocktail- ate here 2x in a week on our visit to Glasgow

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  4. Susan

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely restaurant, with amazing service and gorgeous food. It's not cheap, but the food was outstanding!

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  5. Richard

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow!!! Small plates but big taste. We had 6 between 2 of us, plus a ‘snack’ and an oyster (yes, only 1 as I don’t like them). But we were stuffed. As soon as you walk through the door you are wary welcomed and shown to your table. We then had the menu concept explained to us, then left to our own choices. Service was quick, but not pushy! Food was explained when questions were asked and nothing seemed to much of a bother for the attentive members of staff. Excellent choice of wines, and coffee was so tasty. I would say that eating bits of each dish seemed ‘wrong’ on an individual level, but paired up superbly with the fish and actually brought the flavour of the fish out more. We will certainly be returning. Parking could have been an issue - but it wasn’t. Brownie points for me as we were celebrating my wife’s birthday and she was so happy with the whole experience. Well done guys.

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  6. Paul

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days 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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  7. Joyce

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days 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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  8. Carol

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days 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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  9. Nicola

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  10. Onya

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 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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