The Copper Clam Brighton Seafront

Restaurant

The Copper Clam
143-144
Kings Road Arches
Brighton, BN1 2FN

01273 323847

Overview

It being an unseasonably warm and sunny Bank Holiday, Eva and I dined al fresco at The Copper Clam on Brighton's seafront.

The Copper Clam is a family owned/run restaurant that specialises in fine fresh seafood served in a relaxed environment. The food is sourced as freshly and locally as possible. The lobsters are caught within a stone's throw of the restaurant from Brighton beach, and all of the steaks are sourced from Sussex farms.

Ambience

The outside area is very pleasant, the table and seating are comfortable and not squeezed too tightly together. Heating and lighting is also installed underneath the parasols.

We were afforded a splendid view of the sunset and the British Airways i360.

Menu

The menu offers a splendid selection of seafood and steaks including, caviar, oysters, crab and lobsters.

Service

The service was very friendly, welcoming, warm and professional.

Food

Eva started with the scallops served with pureed cauliflower and bacon jam. A dish of tasty well cooked (not overdone) plump scallops with roes intact (I mention this, because some establishments, for reasons that elude me, remove the roe - the tastiest part of the scallop).

She then had the moules mariniere, mussels in wine, leeks, parsley and garlic. These were very pleasant, grit free and nicely complemented by the wine/leek stock.

I started with the Beluga caviar served with blinis, creme fraiche, cured egg yolk & sliced scallops and washed down with a vodka shot. A splendid start to the meal!

I then had the lobster thermidor, a whole locally caught lobster in a thermidor sauce accompanied by new potatoes in butter. The lobster was first class, flavoursome and a most excellent size.

The bill, which I have misplaced, including tip, champagne, coffee, creme brulee and some sambuca shots came to around £150 I think.

Overall Opinion

An excellent establishment, great food and very welcoming professional service. We most definitely will return, and are happy to recommend it.