The Wet Fish Cafe in Camden

A favourite local, packed last night [Weds] wonderful atmosphere, delicious and creative food choices, good wines and such a charming, calm and attentive team, thank you Danny and Hannah! Highly recommended... Mark & Saskia

Favourite restaurant in West Hampstead and certainly a sure bet for any evening in London. Great brunch or lunch option too.

Nice place with high quality food and efficient service. Cosy with a good atmosphere too.

Brilliant restaurant, such a find in West Hampstead. Nearly every time I visit my daughter we go there for a meal, my favourite is the evening service. A wonderfully chilled atmosphere where you can sit and have a drink or a coffee which we did for an hour before dinner service began, the food is magnificent, freshly cooked, the flavours, textures and seasoning are perfect. I usually have risotto with fish of the day and mussels to start, desserts are beautiful too, my favourite is the crème brûlée, we visited last night it was passion fruit with home made shortbread, decorated with fruit and toasted coconut. The bill is very reasonable for the quality of the food, kudos to the chef and the waiting staff are lovely too. I can’t recommend enough.

Sadly, my fish was overcooked and mash potato didn’t seem to be fresh. Desert was delicious though. There was also a problem with servers BO.

I was most disappointed 😭 there was no delicious beef cheeks especially on a Saturday evening! The waitress didn't even bother to inform us until after we were served drinks and ready to order. Hence, I ordered the spaghetti with 5 small mussels and 5 small thinly sliced scallops sitting in a pool of oil. I do not understand why there is a 5 hour cancellation policy with a £10 per person charge! An unfair gesture when I definitely would call to cancel rather than not show up. We tend to dine out often and have never encountered such a policy especially for 2 persons!

Such a wonderful venue for anything from a coffee (one of the best in London according to the Guardian and I wouldn’t disagree) to brunch, an informal lunch or a special dinner. The music nights are worth checking out too..

Great food, lovely staff, stylish restaurant. O-fish-ally delicious. They codn't do better.

We had a lovely night at wet fish. All the dishes we ordered are great, especially the WTF 1. The service is excellent!

Un lugar tan encantador, calidad increíble de los ingredientes, las bebidas eran deliciosas, y el servicio era tan atento. Una familia de 5 , todos disfrutamos a fondo de nuestras comidas de tres platos, las capturas del día (trucha y eglefino) eran tan sabrosas, y cada comida llegó rápidamente con hermosa presentación

Delicious food and the staff were really friendly, will definitely be coming back!

El ambiente era relajado. La comida era genial con una buena elección de vinos. Todos los platos de pescado estaban excelentemente cocinados.

New to the neighbourhood and thought I’d try, and had quite high expectations given it’s a small business. Waited a long time to be served when the restaurant was pretty empty, which made me think that the food would be very tasty. I had the risotto with pumpkin and poached salmon and it was very disappointing. Rice not cooked as a respected risotto, the pumpkin was technically boiled and not giving the sweet taste you would get with sage / pumpkin purée, and the fish was likely poached but skin was gooey. I would have expected a grilled and crisp piece of salmon to balance with the risotto. I could make this at home much better. Quite disappointing. Staff is very nice though. So will give it a go another time to try something else, but the kitchen / chef really need to step up

Beautiful place and service from Sophie was wonderful. Lovely, tasty food. Definitely will be back!

Lovely food and delightful service. I will be definitely back! Great prices and fresh food - a winner all round and definitely worth a visit.

The wet fish? More like the dry and overcooked fish! How can a fish restaurant not know how to cook fish? The world’s going completely mad. I have not previously witnessed such heinous crimes more severe than the one committed against the poor old tuna steak and fillet of haddock I had the misfortune of eating last night. A tuna steak should be simply seared, remaining nice and fresh in the centre, not cooked into total oblivion and turned into a hockey puck. As for the haddock - how on earth do you even overcook haddock!? My advice: buy the kitchen a food thermometer and teach them how to use it. Lastly, the “catch of the day” salmon was clearly a slimy supermarket-bought piece of farmed rubbish. Do not eat here if you enjoy eating fresh fish.

Excellent meal, fine wine and good, professional , unobtrusive service Lovely, charming relaxed establishment, ideal place to spend an afternoon

Great local place with terrific service from Lexi. Excellent fist with simple but imaginative veg and sauces.

Another Brunch at The Wet Fish Cafe! 5 out of 5 would recommend, Cocktails, Food, Service all on point!

Super cozy. Incredible flavours. Excellent service with complementary appetizer.

The best restaurant in West Hampstead. Carefully sourced menu, food and service is always good and it has a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Good for a brunch or lunch date or cocktails and dinner. Highly recommend.

We live just down the road from this restaurant but only recently gave it a try. It’s such a charming little café with lovely old-world decor. The cocktails were absolutely delicious, and the food was just as good. The staff are very friendly, though the service can be a tad slow. That said, we didn’t mind at all since we were just enjoying a lazy weekend brunch. The place has a really cosy, homely vibe. It does get quite busy, so I’d definitely recommend calling ahead to book a table.

Delicious halibut - beautifully cooked and seasoned 😄

Amazing food at such a good price point, lovely staff and a great cozy atmosphere

Great food, nice place reasonable price. Had the butternut squash rissoto. Was very nice.

We lived in West Hampstead 12 years ago and this was our favourite restaurant back then, and it still is now! Food and atmosphere is just as good as ever. Glad to see that it hasn’t changed a bit!

Gezellige sfeer, leuke, vriendelijke bediening, beperkte overzichtelijke kaart met lekkere combinaties. Kortom heerlijk gegeten voor een goede prijs.

No es sorprendente, dada la encrucijada ferroviaria que es West Hampstead, que haya una gran cantidad de restaurantes disponibles para aquellos con tiempo para quedarse mientras cambian de tren. Me encontré en West Hampstead el miércoles pasado a la hora del almuerzo en camino al metro a Clapham Junction después de haber salido de Thameslink de Luton. El Café Pez Húmedo más bien golpeó el lugar. Aunque lo describió como si fuera café de día y brasserie de noche me atrajo un almuerzo de pescado de 2 platos estilo brasserie eligiendo un plato cremoso de mejillones, merluza con brócoli y patata au gratin que era justo como un gran mero culinario habría producido. Parecía grosero no concluir con una ensalada de frutas frescas y yogur. Las fotografías de los músicos en la pared indicaban que podría ser más un café de jazz por la noche. Con lugares como este West Hampstead debería ser un destino culinario por derecho propio.

Sunday brunch was such a disappointment. Very slow and poor service, the eggs were sub quality, the special of the day, wrongly described as hake in bouillabaisse ??? (bouillabaisse is a soup not a sauce) was overcooked with three undercooked sprigs of broccoli and hardly edible. Discussed with the servers who ungraciously comped one glass of prosecco. Will avoid in the future.

Possibly my favourite restaurant in London!! Wet Fish Cafe consistently provides great service, in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The food is always creative, seasonal and very delicious.

Best fish restaurant in London by far. Beautiful atmosphere, wonderful interior and most importantly the most creative & fresh menu in London! Perfect for any special occasion - brunch and dinner included. Great staff too! Worth considering even if you’re only 1-2 days in London! 👏👏👏

The best eatery in West Hampstead! Breakfast / brunch options & variations superb, coffee good and hot. Our guests commented on how fresh the eggs were! Servers adorable & very accommodating. A super atmosphere, what's not to like!!!

Had a fantastic evening at Wet Fish. The food was lovely and our evening was made so much brighter by Harry, the fantastic waiter. Can't wait to return!

Lovely spot für breakfast. The granola fruit bowl was delicious. Very friendly staff.

My partner and I love The Wet Fish Café! We come here regularly as we live just down the road. The vibes are immaculate, food fresh, tasty and unique, and the service is always friendly.

Lovely Hake lunch while sat in the sunshine

I have been going to the Wet Fish for many years. It is so disappointing that they have taken the Eggs West Hamstead off the menu Monday to Friday. This was a very unique dish and was very popular. Many friends and neighbours feel the same. Hopefully Andre, you will review this and we will see the Eggs West Hamstead back on the menu again soon.

Very disappointed by the food despite the high prices and the service was rude and rushed. I appreciate that you need to turn tables over, but don’t rush your customers. There are better restaurants in the area offering better experiences for your money.

Great service from Ella! !Always smiling with great energy.!

Fantastic experience at Wet Fish Cafe! The food was delicious, and Elia's attentive service made our visit memorable. A perfect spot for fresh fish and a lovely atmosphere. ♥️

Lovely waitresses but come on....why are you guys starting to take a piss with prices. I am a local resident and have dined countless times and I do remember you started very humbly. Only a few years later, you are now charging unnecessarily mad prices. I couldn't believe that a 125 ml glass of chablis premier cru (2022) could be charged £15! It's utterly insane, stupid and greedy. I will not dine there anymore and will dissuade my friends and family not to dine there anymore. Response- complain about the tone of a critical review and then respond with crass silk/polyester analogy! Yeah, i rather have an obnoxious tone than being utterly greedy! You mention chablis as the most expensive wine on your menu and that is fair - utterly nonsense. Perhaps you should borrow a leaf out of the book of tannin&oak, a few doors down, who have maintained steady reasonable wine prices( with their first grade expertise) and happier customers - especially local residents-Because the owner has a wonderful reputation within the community. And I have lived in their area for as long you started, so I have seen good places tank through word of mouth.....

Had a gorgeous lunch/brunch here sat outside in the sunshine. Cornish cod was so fresh , lovely place of longstanding though our first time here.

No muy bien - las críticas súper positivas reflejan más que la gente no ha salido mucho? Mejillones entrantes - sabor extraño como si fueran viejos - plato principal - pequeño trozo de abadejo - captura del día - probablemente hace muchos días. Quizás sea una tendencia para sacar porciones muy pequeñas de comida en estos días, incluso cuando los ingredientes son prácticamente incosteables, como un par de pequeños trozos de abadejo. Personal amable, pero piensa antes de ir aquí.

We went without a reservation and were fortunate to get a table. To avoid disappointment, we recommend making a reservation, as the place was packed when we left. The experience was generally good, though the prices were on the higher side. A two-course meal costs £30 and up in Zone 2, and the portion is rather small.

Hemos querido probar este restaurante durante siglos y siento mucho haber tardado tanto. Qué hallazgo es este lugar... Personal encantador, gran ambiente y la comida era excelente ... nuestro nuevo lugar favorito en West Hampstead

The 2 course option was perfect in flavor wise, quantity and quality, presentation. We will be back to try other options on the menu!

Visité este café recientemente para almorzar. El estilo del restaurante es muy agradable, el ambiente es cálido y el servicio es encantador. Teníamos merluza con arroz y curry y pescado ahumado con huevo benedict. Estaban bien, los pescados no estaban en armonía con las otras partes del plato. Esperaba más de un lugar bonito como ese. 3 estrellas por comida y 5 por servicio, promedio 4 estrellas.

Great portion sizes and very friendly, quick and welcoming staff.

Second time to the monthly music dinner. Lovely food and very close to the band which is great. Highly recommended!

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Perfect location for dinner!

Horrible experience. Went for a quick brunch, two of us only. A nice waiter took the order then we waited 40minutes for our breakfast, while all the other guests who arrived longer after us were receiving their food. I tried to stop a guy to ask how long still for the food, I don’t know his name but is bald and he did not even listen but went to speak to other guests. When the waitress arrived with the food I mentioned “40 mins is a very long time to wait” she quickly said “sorry” and left. Only at the end, the waiter with nice nails, took a minute to say he was sorry for the wait. We did appreciate that but the team should be trained on doing that in advance. Clearly there was not communication with the kitchen team and worst, no communication with the guests. Someone should have mentioned we were going to wait that long and also we should have had an explanation with the reason. If the issue is the dish which mainly was eggs and bacon!! We could have go for another option. So rude and unprofessional. There is an add to recruit waiting staff but definitely what they need is a manager and trainings. Last point, the most disappointing, when the food arrived it was not even good and the bacon I was given it was clearly from at least one day earlier, look at the pic. They took the left over and fried it again!

One of my all-time favourite places for brunch/lunch. Their hollandaise sauce is absolutely incredible!

Lunch date with a friend, but service was SO poor and food not that great either. We sat for 15mins without a menu. Got them ourselves in the end. Asked to order after that and we were told “just wait a minute”. Coffee super weak and fresh tuna steak in niçoise salad really didn’t taste so fresh. Lovely looking ambience in a lovely local spot but wouldn’t return. Shame.

I lived in West Hampstead for many years and this was one of my absolute favourite places. Food, drink, service, and atmosphere are all excellent.

Good is delicious here, nice vibe care in the west end. Had the fish and the bubble breakfast. Good portions. Service staff was very accommodating and nice. Will be back! Oh, I do recommend the French toast!

Negatives: very noisy, difficult to have a conversation, why does not management do something. Not a place for an intimate dinner. Stingy amount of wine in the glass. Positives: Excellent food, lovely friendly staff.

Great food and service! Lovely neighbourhood place.

I never really understood the good ratings at this place - the food is average and over priced for what it is - and it’s always so exceptionally crammed and service is slow. Does have a nice local vibe though!

Really lovely atmosphere. The food was good and the portions were generous but not too impressive unfortunately.

Lovely dinning experience, delicious food, thank you!

Meal was ok although the Creme brûlée was too sweet, baked fish was a bit dry. We paid the receipt amount without looking too closely and then realised they’d snuck in a 20% service charge - £19.xx service adding up to a £124 bill. Would have been nice if they’d either kept it to the standard 12.5% or flagged it to us that it’s higher than normal.

Very pleasant,and great food,fish very fresh and well prepared

The staff were attentive and welcoming. They also allowed us to continue eating and chatting even after the restaurant was officially closed. The atmosphere was also lovely with flowers and candles, and interesting photographers. The starters for both my friend and I were lovely, the mains were just OK.

Nice spot for lunch and food was definitely good but wouldn’t go as far as excellent. Would be intrigued to go back and try for dinner. Lovely little restaurant though with a nice atmosphere and good service

It was a nice atmosphere and service was good but the food was a big let down :( The sauce with the mussels was super salty so couldn’t eat and fish was over cooked. The crème brûlée was very nice atleast

Amazing atmosphere, nice food, service was bad - the waitress was rude

Friendly and helpful staff. Good food with great distinctive flavours. Nice ambience. Worth the outlay for a special occasion.

Really good experience, went a couple years ago and enjoyed it then and glad to see it’s still great. Food was fantastic for the price and they had a good selection of drinks. Particular highlight was the staff who are really friendly and helpful

We used to live in the area and came here a lot, we recently came back for a meal and realised how much we miss it! The food is always great - Fantastic value for two or three courses and the atmosphere and staff are always incredible. Never had a bad experience here and would definitely recommend.

My favourite restaurant in London,

The worst dinning experience I have ever had. We arrived there and the reception guy said they don’t provide highchair , so we asked can we use our own pushchair? Unfortunately, this guys said they don’t have enough space for it’ , as there still 2 tables left with the plenty rooms for a pushchair .

One of the best meals I've had in London! Gorgeous fresh fish, sumptuous sides, divine starters, amazing drinks - killer house white! Service was super friendly, but also absolutely stellar - quick, precise, just beautifully judged. Loved the atmosphere and would definitely take a person I wanted to impress here!

One of my favourite places! Salads are amazing, main menu so delicious and healthy, fish is fresh. Portions are very balanced. Drinks and desserts are so good, the ice cream was the cherry on top! Really had a good time here. The staff is super welcoming, they make u feel at home. I would deffinetly come more often from now on!

Out wandering through London and we needed a lunch before theatre in the evening. We were in West Hampstead and looked along the high street until we found thd Wer Fish Cafe...a fantastically chilled, Parisian style cafe/restaurant that specialises in fresh fish. Firstly, the interior...only 40 covers, parisian style chairs and tables, lovely original tiled wall decorated with an exhibition of works of famous musicians...all for sale. Now, the important part...the food. We chose the WTF1 which is the fish of the day (trout caught in Hampshire), with squash,marjoram risotto, brocoli and purple parsnips...delicious and the Smoked haddock Monte Carlo. Thd trout was beautiful cooked, full of flavour, the smoked haddock with a creamy poached egg was wonderful. And i really must recommend the bloody marys...properly spiced with a real kick. A great accompaniment to any lunch! I look forward to coming again for dinner...when they also arrange occasional live music nights. This place is a real gem.

Out wandering through London and we needed a lunch before theatre in the evening. We were in West Hampstead and looked along the high street until we found thd Wer Fish Cafe...a fantastically chilled, Parisian style cafe/restaurant that specialises in fresh fish. Firstly, the interior...only 40 covers, parisian style chairs and tables, lovely original tiled wall decorated with an exhibition of works of famous musicians...all for sale. Now, the important part...the food. We chose the WTF1 which is the fish of the day (trout caught in Hampshire), with squash,marjoram risotto, brocoli and purple parsnips...delicious and the Smoked haddock Monte Carlo. Thd trout was beautiful cooked, full of flavour, the smoked haddock with a creamy poached egg was wonderful. And i really must recommend the bloody marys...properly spiced with a real kick. A great accompaniment to any lunch! I look forward to coming again for dinner...when they also arrange occasional live music nights. This place is a real gem.

Jazz evening was wonderful- thank you! Tasty food, great service and the most gorgeous ambience. Such a treat to see talented musicians in a cosy setting.

Fantastic fish restaurant with a lovely relaxed vibe. Great service and amazing value

We waited a bit longer for the food, but everything else was terrific. Atmosphere, good, kindness, service.

I’m afraid this is exactly what it says it is. A cafe bar that serves food. A good food place should make sure every dish is excellent and this was far from it. Very over priced for the quality.

Attracted by the décor of vintage wall tiles overlooking cozy lighting, Mummy and I had been wanting to eat at Wet Fish Café for a while. Once a wet fish shop, this now café is a favorite with locals. We did lunch with a friend of Mummy’s. I am disappointed to report that the food was not as we were hoping. If one orders avocado as the main item ones expects it to be a beautiful green colour and to have the whole of one half, if not more. A lacklustre greyish-brownish green with hints of darkening rings, it really shouldn’t have been served. Perhaps bruised bits had been cut out and is why there seemed to be so little. The small salad garnish did little to cheer it up but was better than the avocado itself. We sampled some of our friend’s gravlax and found it overly salty and sludgey in colour. It tasted somewhere between supermarket and the decent stuff! I’d not eat here again. Mummy found both the white wine (Spanish I think) and red wine (Italian, Valpolicella), mediocre. She is a fussy so-and-so though! The server was very friendly. Considered touches in the one lavatory, is a nice plant on the top of the lavatory high cistern and a fancy lavatory paper holder. There are stairs up to the lavatory and it is very small.

Went here last night for date night. Staff were so welcoming and absoloutely lovely. Even gave us a free sample mackeral pate with charcoal crackers while we waited for our main course. Candle lit tables and soft jazz for ambiance well romantic. Fresh fish to choose from. Menu small so nice and simple. Cutlery, glasses and plates clean. Tables for 2 quite small but staff clear your table quickly so no drama. Loved it here. Give it a go.

Me and my husband really enjoy the food and cozy atmosphere. The staff are super friendly and attentive. The food is tasty and well presented, as we are picky eaters when it dining out. Can’t wait to come back again!

For some reason the quality of the eggs dishes is moving in a wrong direction over the last few times we went for brunch. Scrambled eggs used to be silky, buttery and moist came out very dry and mixed with undercooked potatoes. ‘Al Dente’ potatoes don’t taste good! Appears to have no seasoning as well. Service was wonderful as always, very attentive.

Entertainment was good, service was good but the food was awful. I was actually sick when I got home.

Food is excellent and great for an evening out. Staff are super friendly.

As always a great spot for an evening out. Lovely choices of Mains, always perfectly cooked and uncomplicated wines. Lovely service and great atmosphere

Everything was great including very attentive staff, highly recommend the french toast

Always good experience here. The waiters were so polite even though the place was always super busy. Food was yummy, coffee was great.

New review: This place has turned into a total disappointment. Last night I was astonished by the rude behaviour of staff. I went in and asked for a table for drinks. When all friends joined around 5:20 pm, I was told we couldn't stay longer than 6 pm because we might not want to eat. The place was totally empty. I said, "Couldn't we stay, and when you had people coming for dinner, we leave. I was told no, that's the rule. And I asked why I wasn't told that before I ordered my drink, to which I didn't receive a response. We decided to leave. I'm living locally, and this is the second time I'm being treated like this here. I'll never go back. My review 6 years ago: nice place, good coffee, kind staff, quick service.

Having had the pleasure of dining at The Wet Fish in West Hampstead on multiple occasions, I am compelled to share yet another wonderful experience. Our recent visit was a testament to the consistently exceptional quality of both the cuisine and service that this establishment has to offer. From the moment we stepped through the door, we were warmly greeted by Andre, whose hospitality has become synonymous with The Wet Fish experience for us. Despite not being our first dinner at this charming restaurant, Andre's warm welcome and unwavering commitment to ensuring our satisfaction made us feel like valued guests once again. The ambiance and deco at The Wet Fish continues to enchant, providing a cozy and inviting backdrop for a truly enjoyable dining experience. The attention to detail in the decor and the overall atmosphere is a testament to the restaurant's commitment to creating a memorable setting . As for the culinary delights, The Wet Fish never fails to impress. The menu, a curated selection of culinary masterpieces, showcases a diverse range of flavors and textures. Each dish is a work of art, reflecting creativity and team work . We also highly recommend the concert nights with international artists for the most intimate and cosy experience . Amel & Thomas

Apart from food being okay, we were very disappointed that we were chucked off our table and didn't even have time for dessert or coffee! We were booked for 6pm and were not told that there was a 2 hour turnaround and we were planning to spend a nice evening catching up with old friends. We were not informed when we booked that there was a time limit and was upset our evening ended at 8pm! Don't go there is want to have a full evening out!

The atmosphere soo good in here that you loose track of time. I love the set up , chef is birdseye viewing everyone from top corner . Classy seating arrangements. Excellent service by Ellie. Goat cheese salad excellent Soup = too salty for me Wtf1 Rissoto with 2 types of fish that they had was really nice , felt like a hearty healthy meal loaded with quality produce . If you like seafood , definitely give them a visit .

Food was good, service is ok. The stand out was the passion fruit creme brulee. The venue is brilliant though, like a proper wine bar so definitely tailored to the 30 plus crowds as opposed to the Alice House opposite. I'd definitely be back. Perfect for a date.

Great little place! High quality food and pleasant service. Will definitely come again .

Went Tuesday evening. It felt like a Friday in there with a great buzzy atmosphere. Wonderful friendly staff and the food is of high quality and very tasty. A real local gem.

On our first evening in London we thoroughly enjoyed the tasty dishes, super sweet staff and wonderful atmosphere. Thank you!

Really cool spot with very delicious food at a good price, and cool atmosphere

Highly recommend this restaurant, food is amazing, service is excellent. I've been coming here with friends for some years for lunch and dinner. Thanks to Orion and colleague for being so welcoming.

Amazing staff! Amazing food! First time dining in and everything was wonderful. The food and service was outstanding - special mention to Orien and Harry who made the experience so much better.

We've had a late afternoon brunch at the cafe, food was very good, but above everything else, the staff was amazingly friendly.