Riddle & Finns The Beach
Welcome to Riddle & Finns The Beach, a Brighton gem located right on Kings Road, offering a perfect mix of sea views and exceptional seafood dining. This stylish restaurant has built a reputation for serving some of the freshest fish and shellfish in the city, making it a must-visit for anyone who loves ocean-inspired cuisine.
The menu at Riddle & Finns The Beach is a celebration of classic and contemporary seafood dishes. Guests can enjoy freshly shucked oysters served on ice, beautifully prepared lobster, and scallops cooked with precision. Fish lovers will appreciate the daily catch specials, showcasing locally sourced produce from the Sussex coast. For those who prefer variety, there are sharing platters piled high with crab, prawns, mussels, and clams, ideal for sampling a little of everything. Each dish is crafted with care, balancing bold flavours with elegant presentation.
What makes this location truly special is its vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant combines the feel of a chic champagne and oyster bar with the easygoing charm of beachfront dining. Guests can sip chilled white wine or a sparkling glass of champagne while enjoying the fresh sea breeze, making it as much about the experience as the food itself.
Reviews consistently praise the attentive staff and the quality of the seafood, noting how every dish bursts with freshness. The open-kitchen style also adds a touch of theatre, letting diners watch the chefs at work. Whether you’re dropping by for a casual afternoon seafood platter or planning a celebratory evening meal, the restaurant delivers on both flavour and ambience.
For locals and visitors alike, Riddle & Finns The Beach is more than just a restaurant—it’s a Brighton dining experience that brings together location, quality, and atmosphere in one memorable package.
Reviews
We came here for my birthday, the food was amazing and we really enjoyed the drinks. There was a great atmosphere at the restaurant and the service was very friendly, with them giving us a lovely dessert on the house
Went for dinner last night and genuinely had the best time. Every single dish was absolutely brilliant from the bread basket with taramasalata and mackerel pate (they should sell tubs of these for you to take home), to the crab noodle salad - a huge crab with an incredible sauce, to the delicious desert sharing platter. All washed down with a fantastic bottle of wine and spot on espresso martinis. Lastly a massive thank you to Holly who looked after us - it’s very rare you come across great service in restaurants these days and she played a big part in making our dining experience! We will return for sure…
Came here for the second time during our Brighton day trip specifically for some good oysters. We tried another restaurant for lunch, but oysters there didn’t quite live up to the expectations. So we came here again for our dinner… Food: Oysters as good as always. Ask the staff for some intro and recommendations if you have personal preference. Seafood linguine is all good. But kinda regretted that we ordered the Singaporean flavor crab. The seasoning itself is quite good tbh, but the crab is not well cracked and “cleaned”. The cracker provided is definitely not enough to fully allow us to enjoy the dish. Those hard crab hair almost all sticked into my hand. Not very recommended as it got so messy at the end even though I thought I’m a master of eating crabs… Service: Quite friendly staff, whenever you have questions they’re there to help. But sometimes you don’t always have their attention as it seems quite busy. Atmosphere: Quite busy during our dinner, so could be noisy. We didn’t book in advance so we were arranged to sit at the bar. Still nice to have seats but that’s a bit narrow.
Enjoying cocktails and seafood dishes while watching the sunset by the beach was definitely charming. However, the taste didn’t quite live up to the price. Although we had a reservation, the place was extremely noisy during our visit, making it hard to fully enjoy our meal and time together. The staff didn’t seem particularly friendly or welcoming either as well.
Riddle & Finns is small with high tables inside and normal seating outside. The atmosphere has a buzz but is not overly noisy. The staff are knowledgeable and attentive to all diners even when at full capacity. Seafood is fantastic and delicious