The great and the good
Seasonal suggestions
Strong and sweet native lobster are usually pot-caught off the coast of the UK between June and September. Here’s where to go for a shellfish feast
Best for big spenders
J. Sheekey, WC2 (if you’re a couple, ask to sit at the bar; if you’re with friends, on the terrace; www.j-sheekey.co.uk)and Scott’s, W1 (where the lobster comes grilled, thermidor or with mayonnaise; www.scotts-restaurant.com), are reliable seafood favourites
Best on a budget
Not quite the sea, but almost: The Grand Duchess, W2, is a seafood restaurant aboard a static boat in the Paddington Basin, with 90% of its fish from Cornish fishermen, including the lobster (www.londonshellco.com)
