La Mer Rouge in Shropshire

Popped in for cava and nibbles , had the hummus, baba ganash , olives and feta , fried halumi , home made focaccia, large portions , everything homemade and so tasty , service excellent , great value ,

All tough the moules were fine, the tajine was way overcooked. Also, before ordering, I checked the pricelist and nowhere is mentioned there is a 12,5% service charge, well, there is :( .. one and never again..

Really good food & service. Staff were very attentive throughout. Unfortunately served Romanian ( cheap) red wine instead of French on menu, but still charged same price. Beware VAT is not included in the menu rates & will be added on the bill.

Everything was faultless: the waitress, Elise, was friendly and efficient, even gave me a blanket as I arrived cold from my walk there, she was a consummate professional. The food was superb. I had mixed fish pappardelle and the sauce was so good, I had to use the bread to wipe it from the mussel shells so as not to waste any. My husband’s chicken on kebab spits were tender and he had a generous helping. We opted not to have pudding as we were so full but the Sauternes 2010 dessert wine was delicious and fairly priced. What a treat. ☺️ Cannot recommend highly enough.

This is one of those reviews that you have to take everything into account. Sadly that has resulted in 3 stars. We had a reservation and had paid a £20 deposit on booking, which I completely agree with. When we arrived, we were the only ones in the restaurant and it was freezing, we kept our coats on all the time we were there. The service was as cool as the temperature. Functional and disinterested. On balance the food was good: fillet of halibut and chicken shish, generous portions, tasty and piping hot. However we waited ages for our plates to be taken away. The front of house experience needs to be as good as what the kitchen delivers, sadly on this occasion, front of house was lacking. There are many good restaurants in Shrewsbury, I think it will be a while before we return.

Lovely quirky decor. Great atmosphere. Superb cocktails. The manger was very friendly and couldn't do enough for us even though we were just having drinks. She went above and beyond to meet our needs and we had a lovely chilled out time. The vibe was very relaxed. ❤️

7 of us visited La Mer Rouge for a business dinner. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed. The service was good and the food so tasty. In the group we had tagine, moussaka, sea bass, shawarma and monkfish. All of the dishes were fabulous and full of flavour. Can’t wait to go again.

I love this restaurant! La Mer Rouge's passion for food underpins everything they do. Set in a relaxed dining environment, the food really is the star of the show. That - and the staff's great service - makes for a wonderful evening.

Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The staff were super attentive and helpful. The food was freshly prepared and delicious and the portions were very generous. We had the moules mariniere, prawn and chorizo starters followed by the seafood tagine and the chicken shish. Excellent. Nothing to criticise and worth the price. We look forward to going again.

Have been promising to visit La Mer Rouge for ages and finally got round to making a booking, and were definitely not disappointed. Like so many others we had a lovely meal, each dish was delicious, the wine complimented each dish and service was good. Can recommend you visit.

Welcome to the worst restaurant i have ever attended. Where do i start... Utterly shocked at the service, Had to pay a £20 deposit for a table for two and when we walked in we were told the only table available was a table for 6! And the excuse was that they had a lot of walk ins. Now, from working in many restaurants it is second nature to know that bookings come first Especially paying a deposit for a shanty cafe rather than a restaurant, were offered a table upstairs and again were sat on a table of four...... To which my view was a staff changing room filled with clothes and shoes and a window that had been borded up with cardboard and all we could hear was the chef slamming plates down as we were next to the kitchen and no body was up there with us, no music, no nothing. As it was a birthday meal we decided to leave and asked for the deposit back which we were told no!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The waiter clearly distressed as we were upset went to speak to the poor excuse of a 'manager'. As it was so quiet upstairs we could hear the WHOLE conversation which went along the lines of "fu##ing hell they can sit downstairs or upstairs its up to them its not my problem and we are not given the deposit back its their choice" HOW RUDE! I explained we heard the whole thing and we were leaving then were given a complimentary of a Prosecco and a glass of red wine (which still amounted to less than the deposit). this in my eyes is a nice try but i didn't want to stay in that foul place any longer. I was dressed up for a beautiful place and nice food however the downstairs lights were partially broken, The window upstairs was boarded up, The ugly staff room was on display to customers and The "manager" was vile and for that we lost £20, well i hope you make use of that and buy yourself some manners. So please anyone that is planning to go there, dont.

Amazing find. Wonderful, attentive staff. Fantastic fish and seafood on the menu. Spoilt for choice. Superb food, one of the best bloody Mary's I have ever had

A lucky find after a day-out exploring Shrewsbury. The food was authentic and delicious and the service was above and beyond excellent.

Went for a meal on Sunday evening. The place wasn’t particularly busy but still had good atmosphere. The menu had range of dishes. After placing our order we received complimentary bread with humous which we thought was amazing gesture. The waiter who served us was extremely polite and professional. The food was so so so delicious that the words cannot describe. We definitely recommend this delicious place.

Absolutely outstanding!!! The best meal we have ever had out in Shrewsbury. Piping hot, fresh, delicious sea food packed with flavour. Could not recommend this lovely place more.

The food- a tagine and a seafood curry were both excellent, the dips great and chips fantastic. Where it fell down was the application of tax on top of the listed price. Presumably they’ve kept the base price the same but then added 12.5% (?) to that price. If I was buying some 4x2 at Travis Perkins I could understand it but what other restaurant adds a partial element of VAT to the base price? Is it just added to hot items or all items? Not sure on the HMRC position on this. It feels dishonest and a form of deception. We enjoyed the food and have been three times since they moved from the old premises, but when we last looked for somewhere to eat in Shrewsbury a few weeks ago I deliberately looked for somewhere else that has more transparent pricing.

We met some friends at La Mer Rouge recently and the food was excellent. The main course in particular, monk fish with chorizo, was really very special. I had choc brownie desert - also good. Tan served us and he was the best waiter that I have had in a restaurant in a very long time. He was the star of the show, the icing on the cake. They should really look after him, he's great.

Had a lovely evening here with friends. Wonderfully looked after by Tan. Great fish cooking with mixed Mediterranean flavours. Lovely wines and deserts. Will be back

We attended La Mer Rouge recently. Welcome was fine and seated downstairs. Food was very tasty and fulfilling, however, service was okay and all food and drink prices do not include VAT so receiving the bill was a surprise. The menu on the main door does not state VAT is not included. This made for an expensive dinner for two people (£120 for a starter and main each with a bottle of wine).

From the warm welcome to the wonderful food there is nothing not to look about this restaurant. The menu is a revealing insight into Egyptian cuisine. My wife had the halibut with prawns and calamari which was a perfect combination of spices and flavours. I had the Cairo style filet of beef kebab, the portions are generous. Well worth visiting and enjoying.

We enjoyed a fabulous lunch here, on a short visit to Shrewsbury. My husband and I both chose the Bass with scallops, prawns, asparagus and carrots. Each and every item was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and came with a wonderful sauce. I also loved the...

Absolutely discusting! Poor service, I had belly ache for two days after eating sea food here! Should be reported to E.HO! Dining room smells like mouldy charity shop! Avoid eating here!

Just absolutely appalling food. One dish had clearly been gone off for some time. Heard them shouting at their staff and swearing. Just awful.

Poor food, slow service and the restaurant smelled musty! Only one of our party actually enjoyed their meal. When the bill came it was much more expensive than on the menu, they then pointed out that in the small print that all prices are subject...

WOW, WOW, WOW got to be in my top 5 restaurants/meals (I eat out a lot) From the service on arrival to the time we left, the staff were exceptional. The food - where do I begin, took a while to decide as all looked...

We have visited twice now and both times we received exceptional service and food to die for. The staff make us feel extremely welcome and help us through the menu every time. The seafood always tastes fresh and there is plenty to choose from depending...

Just happened upon this place. This is a Mediterranean seafoof restaurant in the middle of Shrewsbury. I nearly ordered a starter, but glad I didn't as they brought out freebie tomato/ beetroot salad, warm bread & little pots of dips. My main dish was a...

Went here for dinner on Friday 25th August .... a late celebration of our 13th wedding anniversary! As usual the food was cooked to perfection!! I had the scallops and my husband the veloute ... both excellent with fusion of herbs & spices as they...

Absolutely stunningly good seafood to die for. Thoroughly recommend this restaurant. Some of the best food I have ever eaten. Super attentive service. We will be back again and again!

Friendly helpful service Fantastic food, monkfish main course was delicious and my partner had sea bass which she described as wonderful in every mouthful.

We stopped here for lunch while exploring Shrewsbury. What a find! Exceptional food, service and value. The smells and flavours took me back to my time in the Middle East. A truly evocative experience.

Looking for a good but different lunch in Shrewsbury, we spotted La Mer Rouge and decided to give it a go. The right choice! An excellent set lunch - refreshing juicy beetroot salad and flat bread, then a generous main course - I had fava...

Second time eating here, fish and seafood with an Egyptian influence. My wife, myself and daughter all ordered different dishes and all of them were outstanding. Fresh ingredients, beautifully cooked and presented. The service was also outstanding and I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Service by young Male waiting staff was exceptional. Pleasant environment. Portions plentiful & quality food. Delicious scallops, plump mussels, perfectly cooked baked sea bass & bream. Nice touch with the complimentary bread, hummus. Reasonably priced bottle of Pinot.

We had lunch here today, and had the best moules ever! Tasty, succulent and copious! The service was excellent; friendly and courteous. We love this restaurant and can highly recommend it!

We went at lunch time and ate off the set lunch menu. Superb. My husband had the beef kebab, I had the chicken kebab. Both were delicious, but the beef was a stand out - tender, tasty, cooked to perfection. It felt a little pricey...

Was due to visit lunchtime on a friday but due to a delay was later than planned. I rang the restaurant to check that it was still ok to walk up and was told all was good. On arrival we found service had finished but...

We stopped over in Shrewsbury before a wedding next day and found La Mer Rouge. The menu looked great and we were not disappointed by the food. We went for starters and mains, which were the scallops and the fried calamari to start, followed by...

We've been meaning to try La Mer Rouge for some time and when a visitor from Canada came to Shrewsbury it was the perfect opportunity to give it a go. We were very impressed with all aspects of our visit. We were greeted and served...

After dining in their old premises in 2022 and absolutely loving it I couldn't wait to return for our last meal out before our new baby arrived. We arrived and were seated at our table near the window which was a nice view out. Our...

Absolutely divine, the food was amazing & the staff were very friendly and professional, I’ve eaten is Seafood Restaurants all over the country and this one surpasses them all.

Amazing food, friendly staff, and great music. If you are staying in Shrewsbury and want a great place to eat with great food and friendly staff I would highly recommend La Mer Rogue which is an amazing Mediterranean food restaurant.

Wow - amazing food and incredible service! The menu is fantastic and we were so impressed with the food, but what really made it was the impeccable service from every single member of staff. Would highly recommend - we are not local but would happily...

If there is a better sea food restaurant ,we've yet to find it. Superb food, brilliant customer service. Went for a special 70th birthday for my wife. Everything from the welcome till we left was perfect. Had the best scallops we've ever tasted and the...

Had the most amazing meal last night at this restaurant, the food was faultless and the portion sizes were huge! The only thing that matched the excellent food was the service and pleasant staff who served us. They couldn’t do enough for us. I would...

Amazing food & service!! We went on a Sunday afternoon. We were sceptical on the beggining as there was only 1 more table in the restaurant. However, the waiters were so kind, the service was great, and the food DELICIOUS! We had the oysters, the...

Amazing authentic Egyptian food. A must for anyone in Shrewsbury Exemplary service and care factor from the owner / chef through to the waiters. A warm friendly invite awaits all, along with tastes that get you returning again

I treated my wife to a birthday lunch at this establishment. All I can say is, the food was excellent, the staff were friendly and very efficient, the lager was ice cold. A little expensive but the reward of an excellent menu, makes it worthwhile.

We've just had the most fabulous dinner at this restaurant. I had the mackerel and couscous to start, so tasty. Three of us had the seafood tagine and it was well worth the trip from Nottingham. It was a good size portion with a range...

The restaurant had tables outside in fine weather and just looked inviting. Once inside the Egyptian decor carried on the feel good factor. The staff were very friendly and once the menu was provided, the greatest difficulty was picking a dish! There were some fish...

My girlfriend and I had a meal on Friday 26th May at 20:00. We picked here as we had eaten at the Frankwell place for our first date 2 years ago and enjoyed it. Sadly, this time it wasn’t the same. The place is badly...

Enjoyed a lovely evening with excellent food and drink. The service was second to none with friendly and professional staff including the chef/owner. The restaurant itself is decorated tastefully giving a lovely ambience to the place. Definitely worth a visit.

Been tonight and have to say the food was absolutely amazing. Staff and the owner were so friendly making sure everything was ok throughout. Would definitely recommend a visit if youre in Shrewsbury Fabulous quality food and the portions were more than enough for us...

Was excited to discover a seafood restaurant. Staff were very friendly and welcoming and their service couldn’t be faulted. However the food was a disappointment. We expected some nice king prawns in our starter which cost £14 but dish turn out to be more like...

The most delicious food ever with greatest service. Thanks for Natalie for being extremely polite and welcoming. That's a pity that most of the clients who are taking their dinner are absolutely happy with food and service but never thought to share their experience. Hope...

We had the lunch menu which very clearly stated the price of £18pp. Both on the menu and on the advertisement outside that drew us into the restaurant. When the bill was presented the price was £18pp plus VAT (I double checked and the advertised...

We had a nice enough lunch and cold pint of beer from the £18 a head set menu. Food was good, the waiters were friendly and the service was quick. The restaurant was empty apart from us and one other couple which was not a...

Wow, this restaurant to exceptional. Amazing welcome and waiter service and stunningly gorgeous seafood. Highly recommend this restaurant. Truly 5*. Look forward to visiting again very soon.

The meal was very good but over priced. £120 for a couple, two drinks each, starter and main course each.

An interesting and varied menu - there were 5 of us for dinner and we each had different starters and main courses - mainly fish and seafood though there are meat/chicken options available. Every starter and main course was delicious. Huge portions! Good cocktail menu....

We've been wanting to try this place since we moved up here nearly 3 years ago but their previous premesis was so small we could never get it. We finally managed it last week and it was very nice. The place doesn't have a proper...

This is a great restaurant with a lovely, friendly atmosphere. The informal and colourful decor provides a taste of what to expect from the Mediterranean based menu. Don't expect a cheap meal, but enjoy different dishes that are great value for money and make La...

Lovely decorated Mediterranean style seafood restaurant in Shrewsbury . The food was delicious, we went on Saturday night on the off chance on our way to North Wales, we haven’t booked, the lady at the door said she will ask the chef if he can...

The restaurant is Egyptian and not French as we wrongly assumed oopsie many thanks to the waitress on setting us straight with this point! The decor is quite nice with the ambiance set by strongly scented incense burning at the entrance (unusual for a restaurant...

Came here with 6 family members. Excellent ambience. The food was amazing. We all had different meals. Good quantities, well presented dishes. Extremely tasty food from oysters to fish curry. The service was quite quick with excellent front of house.

Wow! Amazing food and fantastic service. Seafood was fresh and the oysters were delicious! Would absolutely recommend and we will be back!

Excellent food relaxed atmosphere. Went on a Saturday lunchtime and had the lunchtime special, the staff were excellent and really made the experience so much better. The food was great and if back in the area would look to taste the main menu. Great find

Not so impressed with the decor put the food makes up for it will recommend anybody to come here And the house wine was very good white region from

We had a lovely welcome when we arrived. We were given some flat bread, babaganoush, houmous and beetroot salad. The menu was extensive with middle eastern/European dishes. We had garlic mushrooms and a mixed seafood dish. The mushrooms were heavily salted, but tasty. We had...

Went here to celebrate birthday having been before when they were in a different location. I can only say that the food, wine and customer service by Samuel and Alise were first class. The chef certainly knows how to serve up excellent cuisine. Highly recommend.

Being a southern Italian living in the UK I have been craving Mediterranean / Arabic fish dishes and had high hopes for this place. It really didn't disappoint, the quality and size of the fresh fish isn't something that's easy to come by in the...

I’ve visited the restaurant twice now with my family after being recommended to this restaurant by a friend and both times the food and service has been exceptional! Most certainly my favourite place to visit in Shrewsbury! The food is DELICIOUS and the staff are...

Fantastic Mediterranean fish restaurant in the middle of Shrewsbury. I ordered the fish tagine - a mixture of all of the fish and seafood being used that day, in a tasty tomato based sauce with small potatoes & onions & herbs. I also ordered some...

Great food and wonderful place and hosts but please check your bill - we had added hefty Service Charge and weren't told about this. Don't mind adding tip, but was not told it was already on there.

We were a business party of 8, we ordered different starters and main courses . Food was fantastic and the flavors were amazing, portions are big. They have good choices of wine, we ordered baklava to finish with as we did not want to miss...

Food was Exceptional ! The place is decorated lovely, service is good and the staff are very friendly, prices are not cheap but quality is never cheap specially now days. You can easily tell that the food is cooked with love, and chefs are taking...

Went for an evening meal as a family of 4, wanted to eat here for a while. Place did nt smell too fresh and first drinks we selected were unavailable, no big deal really. Waitress seemed very unsure about wine and food menu. The complimentary...

The welcome my friend and I received was so warm and friendly. The lady who looked after us during our visit was friendly, efficient, knowledgeable and so helpful. Every staff member we met was very friendly. The restaurant decor looks Moroccan and was fabulous. The...

We had an excellent meal here some time ago so met up for a birthday celebration but they really let us down. Booked 7.30 and our mains arrived at 9.45 .Our table was in a constant drought from the door being left open- thanks fellow...

Called in without a reservation and was warmly greeted by Ellesse and her team. We had heard good reports about this restaurant but had not had the opportunity to try before. So pleased we did. Good lunchtime special menu complete with a glass of Prosecco....

My wife and I recently celebrated a special anniversary at this splendid restaurant. We were delighted with every aspect of our evening, both the food and the service were exceptional and the ambience and decor only enhanced the pleasure of our experience.

Wanted to visit this restaurant for ages but it is so popular it is hard to get a table . After knocking a plant pot over with my crutches (Very Sorry ) we settled down to a meal which was simply dazzling . Independently run...

f From start to finish everything exemplary . arrived early ,no problem, dairy & gluten allergic , again no problem . complimentary starter containing beetroot which i normally keep at arms length , marvellous . excellent fish course , would really like to see how...

I love the Mer Rouge it’s run with love and passion and the food is amazing , service perfect … if you love fish it’s a must but they do meat or veggie vegan too

The prices are expensive. Starters were mostly £15, mains averaged £25 and desserts were £10. Fish has become expensive but a fava bean starter shouldn't be the same price as 6 oysters. One of the desserts was cold rice pudding with ice cream and nuts...

Another visit to this gem of a restaurant. There were four of us and we all chose various fish starters and mains, all delicious. Service is attentive but not overwhelming and always good to chat with the owners. Highly recommended

First time visit and the whole experience was really enjoyable. Warm welcome from the staff and we were well looked after. There is now a set menu for lunch and it suited us perfectly. Medium glass of Red, and a fresh Beetroot salad, warm flatbreads,...

First time at this restaurant absolutely will not be our last. The food is absolutely incredible. Every dish we had was so fresh tasting we didn’t want them to end. The veloute was one of our favourites and the chowder was stunning. The chef clearly...

Always unsure about booking for a big group, but the staff at La Mer Rouge met the challenge and served all our meals together. The food was stunning and beautifully presented. The staff were relaxed and welcoming which added to a wonderful family Christmas party.

We were a party of 6 and had a fabulous evening. Thank you Natalie & team for making us welcome. Superb food and service - thanks Sharif you are an awesome chef and we would definitely recommend.

I've been lucky to eat in lots of great restaurants around in my lifetime but I can genuinely say that this is right up there in terms of the food. The Port Said tangine with cous cous is superb.

My favourite restaurant in Shrewsbury, or perhaps the world! Highly recommend the Veloute. It's just a tomato soup with a few prawns in, right? ABSOLUTELY WRONG! This dish is beyond exquisite. Great place, wonderful staff, so pleased the move hasn't changed this first class establishment....

This was one of the best meals I have ever had. I love seafood but was apprehensive at the North African 'twist'. I need not have worried. I started with a prawn & crab veloute which was out of this world. Then monkfish loin, shell...

Overall we had a nice evening..Staff very friendly and helpful .However this place clearly does not apppreciate the slightest criticism.{see other reviews] I had the audacity to say I felt our Halibut was over cooked, to be immediately told,"no one else has complained"{ Is that...

Another wonderful visit to La Mer Rouge, 10 of us this time though. Absolutely perfect service throughout thanks to George and his fab colleague. Everything was spot on, plenty of wine flowing and excellent food to match. As always our starters and mains were full...

Our first time of visiting. Table of 9 people. Food beautifully presented. Absolutely delicious. Amazing attention to detail. Freshly prepared. Excellent and very attentive service from George & Elise. Thank you very much. Will come again.

We went here for lunch and it was excellent. The staff were so friendly. The food came really quickly and was delicious. Generous portions and cooked to perfection. Not cheap but well worth it. We’ll be back. Thank you!

The only reason this didn’t get 5 was because the Restaurante wasn’t that warm when we first arrived otherwise everything ok in a great Egyptian Mediterranean restaurant just off the Main Street in Shrewsbury just down Mardol. All the staff were very accommodating with both...

Greeted by friendly helpful staff, lovely ambiance and delicious food. We used to go to this restaurant when it was in Frankwell but this is our first visit to it in it's new location. Will definitely be back again soon.

Called here on the off chance with my disabled Mum. Nothing was too much trouble making sure Mum was comfortable. My husband and I have always loved eating at La Mer Rouge but now they are in the new venue I could take Mum, as...