47 Mussel Row in Arun

The Sunday lunch is to die for.

Creamed garlic mushroom starter, which we both had, was delightful and better than we had been expecting. My wife then had the Singapore Crab main which was out-of-this-world, where I had the battered Huss which was also exceptional and well worth waiting for. We had to wait a few days as the restaurant wasn't open until Wednesday. We were both disappointed with our deserts which were not as expected, too much cream in the tiramasu which was all we could taste in large globs and the brownie was cake-like and not the the normal soft brownie texture and had been over warmed. You can tell from this that we both share our food when we eat out and sometimes at home. Our meals were off the specials board and thus we cannot grade them but our starter and mains were all five star!

Came across this little restaurant on our trip to little hampton, and had the most amazing meal, the lamb was the best i’ve had in a long time, reasonably priced and very lovely food. highly recommend and we will definitely return.

Very welcoming, delicious food, nice wine selection. Overall very good and we would definitely return

My favourite restaurant in Littlehampton! the Sunday lunch is amazing I'm a big fan of the celeriac with the Sunday lunch and scallops starter are delicious would recommend!

This was my second visit and I had returned with family. It was on my recommendation and they were not disappointed. Food and the service were exceptional

I had the pleasure of dining at 47 Mussel Row, and it was an absolute delight. This charming, cozy restaurant offers lovely service and an impressive selection of dishes. As a huge seafood fan, I started with the scallops and had the crab for my main course—both were incredibly delicious. I have to admit, it was the best crab I've ever had, served with warm, homemade bread. Perfection! I only wish I could have tried more of their mouthwatering creations. Absolutely recommend!

Absolutely outstanding seafood and service. Can’t remember the last time I had such delicious scallops or crab. Sheer perfection. Keep it up!

Amazing food Friendly staff and great service Well recommended

What a great restaurant, good location, lovely staff, nothing rushed during our meal, good choice of specials, nice atmosphere.

Rowan Was a great waiter. My partner I thought it was better than the giggling squid so that speaks for itself. I really enjoyed the meal. We had a nice day down the beach. We wanted to get seafood- found this place on Google Maps and thought let's try it out needless to say we were very pleased and happy that we did go there. There was a lovely really nice atmosphere (of course I had the best company possible) a really nice place to go with family or friends I imagine you'll definitely have a nice meal and enjoy a nice drink whether it be alcoholic or soft. if you haven't been its definitely worth a visit ?

Steak and fish were nice, chicken was a little overcooked, had to wait an age for the bill, but wasn't busy

Great place to eat, lovely food ! staff very nice & professional & polite

The welcome and service was genuine, warm and professional. The food excellent and the intervals between courses well timed. We liked the ambience and the background music was discreet and pleasant.

Dinner for two. Great service, really good food and wine. Definitely recommended. We'd been before a few years ago and weren't too impressed. But today it was superb. If you haven't been for a while, I'd definitely recommend another visit. If you're a regular, you'll know it's good

Amazing food, definitely recommend! Wish could try more dishes 🤗 Very friendly young lady working there.

Never fails to impress. The Huss was my favourite, and the muscles were so fresh. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended! We will be back again soon!

We pre ordered as there was 10 of us dining. We saw the specials menu on the day and asked if we were allowed to change a couple of the choices but no worries if not. The lady who runs the restaurant spoke to me in the most disgusting manner and embarrassed me in front of my family but I only asking if this was something we were allowed to do. I would never go back or give them our money again even though the food was lovely. Worst service I have ever experienced!

Food 5 stars....service, ambiance, and decor 1 star. Shame, as these aspects really let down what was really good food.

Best restaurant In Littlehampton, stunning fresh food.

Very nice restaurant on the quay, good quality food although some things, including the mussels, had run out (we had booked for 1.30pm on a sunny Sunday so I guess it is very popular). We were made to feel very welcome.

Excellent well prepared lovely food , great service. Would totally recommend this place.

Nice surprise just before closing...calm atmosphere, friendly service. Good local dishes.

First visit for Sunday lunch. Will be back again for the moules.

Modest surroundings, excellent food. With delicious dishes, especially the signature chowder, amazing !! Friendly service too, excellent.

Walk in customer, good quality food, very friendly staffs.

Tried to book for 7pm but couldn't accommodate us until 8pm obviously a very popular place. Well it was worth the wait. Among the best meals out we have ever had. The pan fried scallops were amazing, so we'll cooked and tasty. Every dish we had 5 ⭐ will definitely eat there again when travelling this way.

Superb seafood dishes, good service. Well worth a visit

Fantastic solo dinner here tonight on a work trip. Kind and friendly service and delicious food and wine. Highly recommended

Just eaten in this restaurant.......food was stunning (chowder and sea bass).....great location, lovely ambience and great staff.....wine list and quality of wine was also fabulous.......if your in this area book a table......I doubt you will regret it as this is quality food prepared by people who care.......personally I can't wait to come back.......

We ate the dressed crab (possibly the best I’ve ever tasted) and also their signature chowder soup which was excellent too. Enjoyed the Seabass after and then the amazing cheesecake. Couldn’t recommend this restaurant highly enough. Loved that the chef came out to see if everything was OK. Service was professional and friendly. Wine was reasonably priced. Have booked to return again.

More than what we have expected! The best mussel in UK I’ve ever eaten. And they offer chocolate when u leave, impressed💕👍🏻

The tempura prawns are amazing - light batter and plump, juicy prawns cooked to perfection. The mackerel paté with home-made bread which my husband had was also very tasty. The mains were also excellent. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the service was helpful and friendly. We highly recommend this place and are looking forward to going back there at the end of the summer when we pass through Littlehampton again.

My partner Barbara Tester took me last night for my birthday could not fault any thing would recommend

Been quite a few times now and can't say enough good things about the place. The food is incredible and I can't wait until the next time I visit.

We had an absolutely delightful experience at 47 Mussel Row in Littlehampton. The food was fresh and bursting with flavour, leaving us craving more with every bite. Starting with the chowder, it was a warm hug on a cold day, rich and creamy with perfectly cooked seafood that melted in our mouths. The scallops were seared to perfection, tender yet with a satisfying caramelized crust, complemented by a delicate sauce that elevated their natural sweetness. The fish and chips were a quintessential British delight, with crispy golden batter giving way to flaky, moist fish that was simply divine. And the mussels! Oh, the mussels were a true standout, plump and juicy in a delectable broth that we couldn't resist sopping up with crusty bread. The service was impeccable, with attentive and friendly staff who made us feel right at home. The atmosphere was cosy and inviting, reminiscent of a small village restaurant where every guest is treated like family. It truly felt like being at mum's house, with comforting food and warm hospitality. We can not recommend 47 Mussel Row highly enough. It's a gem of a restaurant that exceeded all our expectations. We'll definitely be returning for more of their delicious fare and charming atmosphere.

Great lunchtime menu, excellent fresh seafood.

The restaurant does not look amazing from the outside, but once inside it is lovely and the food is fabulous. Really fresh fish, subtly flavoured sauces, good presentation. A real find!!

25 of us came here yesterday for mums 80th birthday lunch. We would just like to say thank you very much for a lovely lunch. Everyone commented on how lovely the food and service was. Nothing was too much trouble, and the staff serving us were very efficient and helpful.. and it made mums day very special .we will be back, im sure .

I haven't done a review of 47 Mussel row in a while, so after 2 visits within a few days, I thought it was about time. For my wife and I, this is the perfect restaurant. Incredible staff and beautiful food. If I could eat there every week, I would.

Superb food! Best meal out in ages! Lovely atmosphere and a relaxed service allowed a good old catch up with friends. Fairly priced wine and such a wonderful choice of dishes.

Beautiful, family run local restaurant. High quality seafood, beautifully served. Best scallops I've ever eaten.

Lovely little fresh fish restaurant. Superb food well presented.

Good fish and chips. Odd tartar sauce. Empty. Specials board too many things on it for me to trust it.

Sunday lunch at Mussel Row is sheer joy. I ordered the roast pork, it came with the most delicious roast potatoes a small side of dauphinois. The gravy was meaty and the crackling superb. Homemade Yorkshire pudding and perfectly cooked veg, absolutely delicious. Followed by homemade sticky toffee pudding which was amazing. The team are friendly and make the dining experience even more positive. Thank you for a lovely time.

Went yesterday with my partner, Very nice welcoming staff and friendly atmosphere. The food and wine was delicious Will definitely return as soon as I get the chance.

100% 1st class Christmas roast dinner. Although not local to the area, this was a perfect find for a family celebration!!!… Thanks to all the staff involved, very much appreciated the great food and service from all involved!!!!

47MUSCLE ROW As a starter we got the signature dish chowder and bread, it had good fish taste not too smoked as per description but was quite filling for a starter. I had the Tuscan Chicken which was presented nicely with a crisped chicken fillet dusted with parmesan, spinach and thin zucchini layers in top of a tomato cream sauce. For me the cream sauce was too heavy but it had a nice taste. The other people I was with got : The mussels in a cream sauce with home made bread. mussels tasted really good and were quite large too however they did come from Scotland not locally sourced. The home made bread its self was dense and ordinary. Fish, local huss, and triple cooked chips served with tartare sauce and lemon. The Huss, a special fish, was described and tasted like a mix between cod and dog fish and was a white tasty fish battered. Apple and Pear crumble with ice-cream - which was warm it tasted nice but it was more like cooked tasty fruit and crumble. I'd think it would need to be put together more as a desert. The atmosphere was very: coastal town at night. We went to have dinner quite late at 8pm but the restaurant was still lively/ noisy with 3 fairly large groups. There lots of open space and comfortable the table height that was higher than usual, lots of leg room. Service was a bit delayed.

Excellent food and service Very reasonable for the quality and quantity Would highly recommend and would definitely go back again

Slightly dated seafood restaurant, I’m not sure or the scallops with jam, the mussels were nice but the bread was salty. The cheese platter was nice.

Excellent quality, menus and value. Brilliant Sunday roasts.

I used to love the mussels in this restaurant , after few years I went back and what a big desappointment, the sauce was totally tasteless, my wife sea bass was OK but the saute potatoes that accompanied it were burn on the outside but not cooked through. The young lady who served us was very good.For what we had to eat it was very expensive. I will not recommend this place.

Excellent service friendly staff and reasonable priced food . Excellent all round well worth a visit. Would recommend booking as it is very popular.

The food was good. Obviously not their peak season but welcoming enough and enjoyed our meal.

We regularly eat at Mussel Row where the food and service is always excellent. The specials board is changed regularly and the homemade desserts are delicious. We always like to support local businesses and when the quality is this good why wouldn't you.

Just wow, the food and wine were absolutely amazing. We chose the mussels with chips and they were absolutely delicious. The sauce the mussels were cooked in was one of the best we have ever tasted. They have a great selections of very good wines and the service was excellent. Wish we lived nearer to taste all of the menu.

Thank you very much for another fantastic meal !! , we love coming for our Sunday roasts as a family . Great team work

Had a lovely lunch food was great and service very attentive and pleasant. I would definitely recommend! The only suggestion would be slightly bigger portions but that has probably more to do with the fact that when I'm in front of great seafood, no portion will ever be enough.

Das Restaurant wurde uns von unserem Gastgeber im B&B empfohlen. Zu Recht. Leckere Fischgerichte wie man sie nicht überall findet. Der Service ist aufmerksam ohne aufdringlich zu sein. Ich gebe die Empfehlung gerne weiter.

Been hankering to eat here for over 2 years . Finally made it this evening. What a complete let down. Starters ok, Hubbys main course ok. White wine (32 quid a bottle, anniversary if you’re wondering ) room temperature - waitress advice - put ice in it !!. She then felt my warm glass and rolled her eyes at me because it felt ok to her. My main course mussels in white wine and cream sauce, no sauce. Waitress bought my main back out in a bowl to show me there was sauce, only quarter of the mussels in the bowl. Yes lots of sauce when 10 mussels served in it. Then got “accused” of having eaten there before. Trust me I never go anywhere twice of this standard. Offered to pay for what we had eaten, waitress refused and gestured I should leave. Social media reviews coming, looking forward to the response, every other negative review blames the customer. I also feel sorry for the young people being taught by this waitress. If anyone needs lessons in how to be passive aggressive, defensive, how not to behave as a manager or how to take no accountability then you absolutely need to visit this disappointing place.

Ordered Persian lamb.. Nothing Persian about it ...including bread

The menu at 47 Mussel Row is a mix of static regular favourites plus an evolving mix of new dishes and daily specials. Subsequently, for regulars like us, there's usually always something new to try. Dishes are reasonably priced, as is the selection of internation and Englis wines, they even sell a local Gin. Everything tastes incrdibly fresh and is all cooked on the premises. Their home smoked salmon (and sometines other fish too) is spectacular, as is the home made bread.

Absolute gem of a restuarant in littlehampton I enjoyed the fish chowder and home made bread with a lovely fresh side salad. Great selection of wines. Fabulous service. I especially enjoyed the fact it was an adults restuarant , a grown up rest and eat in peace place kwithout unruly children. Sophisticated menu., yet casual and welcoming perfect for couples on a romantic meal out.

Had a lovely meal here recently with friends. We were in the area on a weekend away and found this lovely restaurant on the seafront. The food was great with a great selection of specials to pick from. Staff were also very attentive and friendly.

We had a lovely lunch here with our 2 children (3 and 1). Very accommodating, lovely food and with kids options.

Good choice of food, friendly staff.

Second time visiting 47 Mussel Row and overall pleasant experience. Service was friendly with the right amount of attention. Main courses were great and fairly priced - lamb cooked to perfection, enough of potato and veg (delicious dauphinois), generous portion of seabass and tasty prawns. The only disappointment was the scallops - would like to see a more elevated and sophisticated dish. On previous visit had the chowder and mackerel pate which were both delicious. The interior is quite rustic and not to our taste so don’t let it put you off as it did for us previously.

Once again we enjoyed a really super meal at 47 Mussel Row. The waiting team were, as usual, well trained, efficient and very personable. The food was well presented, tasty and fresh. Everyone commented on how much they enjoyed it. We have been before and we will return.

Delicious food, especially the dauphonoise potatoes. Yummy! We will be back.

Suspected (but not confirmed..) that this is a family run restaurant. If it is... it shows. Had really great service from two young blokes, who had the rare skill of excellent customer service, without it feeling forced or painted on in the slightest. Gave us really helpful tips for exploring the area, and were the key part of an excellent meal. Top tip is the mussels, although the only downside is the secret recipe in the sauce... Couldn't for the life of us figure out what it was, but it was delicious! I suspect we'll never know

Its rare that I would return to a place just for the staff, who were amazing, friendly and so attentive! The food was incredible as well, great value, great portions and wonderful locally sourced food

Friendly and welcoming environment with comfortable seating, good selection of wines and truly excellent home-cooked food. Loved the friendliness and professionalism of all the staff. Great choice on the main menu and specials board. Something for everyone. So glad we booked.

Arrived on a whim, sorted a table for us no problem 4 adults 1 child couple of minute wait. Various meals ordered from beef roast to steak dinner and a fish dish. Every meal was excellent and service very good. Little gem In Littlehampton defo will be back and recommended.

We had sea bass, mussels, dressed crab, chowder. All delicious 😋 Highly recommended!

On a mini break and found this place- lovely- it was full on a week day and we had a lovely meal. Staff great too. Good value.

6 of us dined here for a special family dinner. The food was good - presentation was a bit dated on a couple of the dishes, but everyone ate well. However, the service was not on a par with the prices. Very amateur, not the staff's fault (all 3 waiters were very young) but lack of guidance from management). For example, the waiter said "here's your wine to pour yourselves" - he didn't offer us the chance to try the 32-pound bottle first. And the waitress brought 6 plates and put the pile on the table for us to distribute! She later knocked over one of the full-ish wine glasses and apart from bringing a couple of serviettes, left us to clear up the mess. We were offered a replacement glass of wine but "not the same one because we're not going to open a new bottle just for one glass"! We get that anyone can knock a glass over accidentally but it's up to management to turn the incident round. Luckily it was white wine so didn't noticeably stain my clothes. Extraordinary to pay over 200 pounds and receive this level of service. I therefore wouldn't recommend it as a venue and would suggest that the manager trains her staff to the price level she charges.

Nice service and atmosphere but the tiger prawn pasta gave me horrendous food poisoning later that night. Vomiting all night. Ruined the rest of our trip.

Popular spot. Food and service equally good. Went for Sunday lunch and not disappointed though a couple of items on the menu not available. Wine a little expensive but that's just the world we live in... Will certainly look to return.

Great family friendly restaurant. Good quality fresh food.

It was our first time visiting Mussel Row, it was clean and the decor was nice and homely. The young waiter gave great service and the food was absolutely delicious. We will definitely go back here. Would recommend! Menu is fairly small but I quite liked that as it was easy and quick to choose what we wanted.

Excellent meal - the young man who was waiting on all the tables on his own & he did a great job

It excellent meal, I had the sole, and it was very tasty, had dill and butter with hand-cut chips. My wife had the prawn pasta she said it was the best she has ever had. Waiter, we're great so polite and helpful. A small basic restaurant serving great food and good value for money.

Choice of food was lovely, service good, lovely fresh fish. Wine reasonable price. Good music as well not too loud !

Fantastic food, attentive service, our first visit to this lovely restaurant. A wonderful choice of so many different dishes, I had sea bass from the specials board , absolutely delicious. It’s good to find a restaurant that serves excellent food. Thank you

We went for Sunday lunch. We were greeted with "We've no mussels". The food we ordered instead was good. I ordered a San Miguel. At £5, I expected a 660ml bottle. I got a 330ml bottle, which retails for about £1, and wholesale is probably...

Pleasant friendly service and the food was even better! We are a fairly fussy foodie family and we left the wonderful restaurant wanting to come back. We live over 100 miles away and would happily make the drive just to eat here again! One of...

All the choices looked excellent but we decided on the fish and chips and the fish curry. We we’re not disappointed, tasty and nutritious, we made an excellent choice.

Tasty fish dishes in a pleasant setting.

The seafood is amazing - skate and stuffed mussels in particular

We went to this family run restaurant and loved it. Wife was unsure about wine so they let her taste different ones. The food was amazing. Our host Rowan took care of us very well. All in all 5 stars. Happy to support local and this restaurant is definitely one of them.

Great menu. Daily option great crab runs out pretty quickly.

Excellent food, with a great varied menu - and a super daily specials menu. Staff friendly and attentive. Never disappointed. Can't wait to return.

Fish is small and not much taste. Chips are the same and soggy. The scallops and clams are good though

Re: 47 Mussel Row: Based on reviews I really looked forward to eating at this restaurant. My food wasn't as I had hoped. Tempura Prawns were delicious but a bit pricey. Sultans Delight sounds good on menu but in reality it was far too salty and appeared on my plate like sloppy dogs food. Best I can say is the lamb meat was very tender. I ate the food because I was hungry. My companions enjoyed their food. One had the cod and chips. Shame the mushy peas were used to decorate the plate and looked a bit a skid mark. Also a shame that the chef/ owner couldn't be a bit more flexible regarding the small changes requested by my other companion. These things rather took the shine off our collective experience. Had I read the menu more closely I'd not have had anything that says "pureed". Sad to say the pureed aubergine looked like 'sick' on the plate. I could not have foreseen the over abundance of salt in the lamb. Nor could I have guessed the slow cooked lamb would be just a glorified stew with a Persian title. I think it's clear I wouldn't consider this meal again. The serving staff were helpful and attentive but not over powering. A very good thing. Environment quite noisy, probably due to wooden flooring and seating. It's a fact that soft furnishings help to reduce noise in crowded places such as restaurants. Toilet clean and tidy with no foul odours. Because some items on the menu sound interesting I might consider returning to 47 Mussel Row but it won't be anytime soon. To all potential customers: I suggest you read the menu carefully and ask questions about the items. To the Restaurant Management: I suggest you try to be more flexible with items a customer may wish to change on a dish they might care to order.

Absolutely superb food! Quite extensive menu so plenty of chose for everyone. Only problem is that it's all sooo good you eat too much!

Stopped here for a last minute roast while we were in little Hampton. The food was simply amazing and the staff were very personable. We were mainly served by Leon who is a lovely lad and very professional. Highly recommend!

We booked at the last moment and despite being full Managed too squeeze us in very early and oh what a fine. The crab was so fresh and tasty - the skate and sea bass superbly cooked. The staff were efficient and charming. Excellent all...

The specials board was filled with delicious dishes, we choose fresh sea bass fillets with spinach potatoes and cream. It was absolutely delicious and fresh, well done to Andros the chief! Well done to Leon our waiter who offered fantastic service, and his colleague Rowan....

Lovely friendly staff, prompt service, loved the Sultan's Lamb and the Eton Mess was delicious.

Always love this plaice (see what I did there). Staff are lovely, food is great and varied and prices aren't actually too bad