Shellfish Cow Restaurant Bar

28 High Street, South Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

🛍 Steak, Seafood, British, Steakhouse

4.5 💬 1938 Reviews
Shellfish Cow Restaurant Bar

Phone: +441491832807

Address: 28 High Street, South Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

City: South Oxfordshire

Dishes: 13

Reviews: 1938

Website: https://shellfishcow.co.uk/

"We'd planned a day out on an exploratory trip for Antiques and collectibles to Wallingford and planned to leave home early (45 minutes drive) so we could treat ourselves to lunch somewhere. When we found the Antique centre (over the road) we decided to check...out the menu and it immediately grabbed our attention as we love fresh fish. After our antique browse we popped in, to be greeted by the manager owner? who led us up the (apparently scruffy from one reviewer) stairs, he apologised for lack of carpet but I remarked we liked it, sort of suited the style of the place. Led into 1st floor one half of the restaurant, seated where we chose and had the style of the food and serving well explained to us. We picked the shared taster from the menu and also a salt aged steak. A lovely bottle of red and a home made lemonade to keep us going but we didn't have to wait long. We'd picked the sampler as I love scallops and prawns and my partner likes everything but especially Mussels. Well the food was excellent and even I had about 8 mussels where I normally don't eat them. So fresh and tasted of the sea. The steak was cooked to our request and was again excellent. An excellent feed too as we'd skipped starters but couldn't manage a pudding. The chips were really lovely too, we went for the ginger and chilli dressing for the sea food which wasn't too spicy and the ginger came through really nicely. All in very fairly priced, lovely staff and we'll certainly return. The only thing I would say is a lack of veggie or straight fish options, as we were talking to friends today about taking them here and one of them only likes fillet style fish or veggie vegan options, so if there's not a fillet of fish on the specials she'd be stuck. However as a couple we couldn't fault our first experience and will be back."

Menu - 13 options

All prices are estimates.

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Great food, great service, great restaurant, dog friendly, such a nice relaxed environment, highly recommended

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User

4 of us went to my birthday and they always deliver. beautiful place very recommended. if they love seafood, they have to go.


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User

Absolutely delicious wonderful menu fresh lobster and prawn wish I had had the oysters and crab too but saving this for next time will definitely return recommended if you like fish and beef lovely really enjoyed


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User

the waitress is very nice, but only so w busy. at the beginning, the old wait for water. eating was nice when it came. I will double again because there are other restaurants in wallingford that are better overall


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User

Not for me. The menu is limited though is meant to be a tapas style event …… didn’t really work for us and I’m not sure how fresh the fish is. Nice staff and a lovely bottle of wine but the whole ‘thing’ just didn’t...float my boat.


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User

what a beautiful meal. the menu was very good with the choice for both fish lovers and steak for those who did not. we went to our jubilee meal and really enjoyed our time there. that was delicious. the lady who served us was beautiful during. a little expensive, it is certainly a place to go for a contract.


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User

such an incredible meal and cocktail the steak baguette with chips. we were annoyed by the beautiful deco above. the personal was friendly and accommodating. one of the best cocktails I had in a long time lavender and lemon martini. that was so, a perfect place and one of the only places that wanted to serve us between the hours of lunch and dinner.


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User

Heard this was worth a visit and so booked an early dinner spot. The menu is interesting and inventive KFC popcorn anyone? with a wide variety of fish, shellfish and beef. We had scallops, naked' prawns and some Angus sirloin steak. the whole...washed down with several glasses of wine from an interesting list. Service was friendly and impeccable. This is a place that deserves to thrive it was fairly quiet when we visited so give it a go you aren't likely to regret it.


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User

What a very unusual and enjoyable evening.. Taking my partner for a surprise evening out was surprisingly different and thoroughly enjoyable. The food was excellent as was the service. The surroundings were as unusual as the style of the meal, which was a shared selection...of shellfish and steak. Every dish was cooked perfectly, although we are out of practice eating crab.. we were given all the right tools to enjoy every morsel. The steak was tender and tasted wonderful. Mussels were equally tasty, and the seafood popcorn was delicious. This was topped off with a portion of chips and fresh bread, both were equally of the same high standard. Highly recommended.


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User

We'd planned a day out on an exploratory trip for Antiques and collectibles to Wallingford and planned to leave home early (45 minutes drive) so we could treat ourselves to lunch somewhere. When we found the Antique centre (over the road) we decided to check...out the menu and it immediately grabbed our attention as we love fresh fish. After our antique browse we popped in, to be greeted by the manager owner? who led us up the (apparently scruffy from one reviewer) stairs, he apologised for lack of carpet but I remarked we liked it, sort of suited the style of the place. Led into 1st floor one half of the restaurant, seated where we chose and had the style of the food and serving well explai...

Categories

  • Steak Savor prime cuts of juicy, tender steaks, expertly grilled to perfection. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, served with classic sides and delectable sauces to enhance your dining experience.
  • Seafood Dive into the freshest catches of the sea with our seafood selection, featuring exquisite dishes prepared with high-quality fish and shellfish. Savor the flavors of the ocean in every bite!
  • British Traditional and hearty, the British menu offers comfort classics like fish and chips, succulent roasts, and savory pies. Rediscover familiar favorites, lovingly crafted with timeless recipes and fresh, local ingredients.
  • Steakhouse Enjoy prime cuts of tender, juicy steaks cooked to perfection, served with classic sides. Indulge in rich flavors and savory seasonings that make each bite an unforgettable experience. Perfect for steak lovers.

Amenities

  • Wifi
  • Seating
  • Takeout
  • Free Wifi

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