Where to find places to eat great seafood in Wales

With Conwy mussels, Bae Ceredigion (Cardigan Bay) lobster, crab, oysters and fresh fish all featured on menus across the country, explore Wales region by region and find great places to enjoy the catch of the day.

Find places to eat seafood in North, Mid, West and South Wales.

At Porth Dafarch, a sheltered beach on Ynys Môn's (Anglesey’s) west coast, Licence to Grill serves locally sourced seafood from its food truck just off the sand. What's available changes daily but expect lobster, crab and mussels, often served in generous bowls covered in garlic butter.

Food writer Llio Angharad says it’s one of her favourite places to eat seafood – she recommends going hungry, ordering a large seafood selection to share, and taking it down to the beach.

On Conwy Quay, with the castle as a backdrop, Conwy Mussels has a close connection to the estuary where its protected-status mussels are sustainably hand-raked using traditional wooden rakes. Depending on availability, you’ll also find oysters, scallops, dressed crab and fresh fish. Caerdydd-based (Cardiff-based) food and travel creator Nicky Batchelor recommends it for the chance to buy seafood close to where it was landed.

At Porth Eirias, on Bae Colwyn's (Colwyn Bay’s) seafront, Bryn Williams at Porth Eirias serves a seasonal menu with dishes such as fish pie, prawns, crab rarebit and catch of the day. Floor-to-ceiling windows make the most of the beach setting.

On Pen Llŷn (the Llŷn Peninsula), The Potted Lobster specialises in fish and shellfish, including its signature lobster dishes. Nearby, Nwdl blends Welsh ingredients and Asian-inspired flavours, with seafood appearing heavily across its sharing-style menu. For another option in the area, the award-winning Porth Tocyn Hotel Restaurant serves fresh fish and local seafood from its position above Bae Ceredigion (Cardigan Bay).

Overlooking the Menai Strait, Dylan's puts local produce at the centre of its menus, with seafood alongside meat and vegetarian dishes.

Along the Llŷn Peninsula Coastal Path, Yr Iard Café serves lobster rolls throughout the summer from its converted shipping container. Part of Bert’s Kitchen, it’s a simple setup focused on local shellfish - a stop that fits neatly into a coastal walk.

In Valley on Ynys Môn's (Anglesey’s) west coast, Catch 22 is a family‑run restaurant known for its commitment to local producers. Its seafood platter for two is a standout, featuring crab, oysters and smoked fish alongside ingredients sourced from names such as Halen Môn, Menai Oysters and Llefrith Cybi. The ethos is about celebrating Ynys Môn's food scene and local flavours.

In Machynlleth, Gwen offers an intimate take on Welsh dining, with a small dining room and a tasting menu built around seasonal ingredients. Fish and shellfish feature alongside dishes influenced by flavours from afar. With limited places at each service, booking ahead is essential. Food writer Nicky Batchelor says it’s the best seafood he’s had all year.

Aberaeron’s harbour is lined with colourful buildings and places to eat, including Harbourmaster, where produce from the coast and surrounding countryside features on the menu. It’s an easy place to combine a seafood lunch with a wander around the harbour and town.

Beside Llanusyllt (Saundersfoot) harbour, The Stone Crab specialises in locally sourced fish and shellfish with a casual dining feel. The menu changes with availability. Think crab, lobster, mussels, scallops and catch of the day.

The Ferry Inn riverside pub and restaurant regularly features fish and shellfish on its menu, reflecting local produce. Seafood baskets, shellfish pasta and seabass are favourites and it’s a good stop after exploring the village, Poppit Sands or the coast path.

On the Mumbles promenade, Gower Seafood Hut serves seafood from a horsebox, with dishes including chilli prawns, plaice goujons, whitebait, calamari, cockles and dressed crab. It’s seafood served outdoors, with Swansea Bay beside you.

Set on Swansea Marina, The Shed serves fresh, locally sourced seafood alongside seasonal Welsh produce. Led by executive chef Jonathan Woolway, the daily‑changing menu showcases coastal catches from the Gower Peninsula and West Wales, frequently featuring oysters and pan‑seared fish.

Food creator Cassie Robson recommends it for its ‘nostalgic cockle croquettes served with plenty of vinegar’ and its changing selection of locally caught fish. She says the waterfront location and unfussy interiors make it feel special without being overly formal.

Family‑run Rock & Scallop focuses on fresh seafood sourced from Welsh and Cornish waters. The restaurants, located in Swansea Market in West Wales, and Newport Market in South Wales, are known for their large seafood platters. The menu often includes spider crab, scallops and prawns, served with garlic butter. It’s a straightforward approach centred on quality and freshness.

On Penarth Marina, The Old Custom House is home to two restaurants: La Marina, which puts fresh fish at the centre of its menu, and El Puerto, offering Spanish‑influenced cooking. Both serve an extensive selection of seafood, with a fresh à la carte fish counter displaying the day’s cuts and catches.

For more coastal eatery inspiration see our guide to coastal eateries in Wales.