Why you’ll like The Little Fish Market in Hove:
The Little Fish Market, helmed by the talented Duncan Ray, stands as a beacon of culinary excellence on the South Coast. With a background that includes working at prestigious establishments like Pennyhill Park and The Fat Duck, where he honed his craft alongside the legendary Heston Blumenthal, Duncan brings a wealth of experience and creativity to his Brighton and Hove restaurant. Duncan and his team are consistently voted among the best restaurants in Brighton and Hove and 2025 was no exception.
The Little Fish Market is consistently the highest-rated restaurant in Brighton and Hove, earning accolades from both diners and critics alike.
The Ethos: The Little Fish Market Brighton
Duncan’s approach to dining is beautifully encapsulated in three words: Precision, Restraint, Simplicity. Each dish on the tasting menu is a carefully curated masterpiece, crafted with the finest ingredients sourced from a select few trusted suppliers.
The tasting menu at The Little Fish Market features over 12 courses, including extra snacks and amuse-bouches, primarily focused on fish and seafood. The menu is ever-changing, reflecting the seasons and what has just been landed fresh from the sea.
Location and Interior
Located off the main high street in a quiet corner of Brighton, the Hove restaurant is a hidden gem that was originally a fish market. The interior is simple and understated, with plain white walls, comfortable seating, and wooden tables, creating an atmosphere that lets the food take centre stage.
With only around 20 covers, diners are guaranteed an intimate experience, keeping their table for the entire evening and receiving impeccable service from the dedicated front-of-house team.
Brighton’s Most Highly Rated
Since its opening in 2013, The Little Fish Market has garnered more awards and praise than any other restaurant in Brighton and Hove. It has been awarded a Good Food Guide score of Five and three AA Rosettes every year since 2016. It has been listed among the Top 100 UK restaurants by the National Restaurant Awards since 2017 and is recommended annually by the Michelin Guide, solidifying its reputation as a must-visit dining destination. Duncan and his team also won the accolade of the best restaurant in Brighton in 2020 and The Little Fish Market consistently feature in the BRAVO or Brighton Restaurant Awards Top 20 every year.
RB loves the new lunch menu which was introduced at the start of the summer in 2024 and here is one of their seasonal dishes below.
Lunch Review: A Brighton Beautiful Lunch at The Little Fish Market.
The Essentials
- The Experience
The experience at The Little Fish Market centres on simple, ingredient-led, fish-focused cuisine.
- Gift Vouchers
Little Fish Market Brighton offers gift vouchers in denominations of £50, £95, £100, £150, and £200. These vouchers make the perfect gift for anyone who appreciates exceptional dining experiences.
- Book in Advance
Given its exceptional reputation and intimate setting with only 20 seats, the Little Fish Market is incredibly popular. To secure a table we highly recommend booking well in advance. The limited capacity ensures a personalised fine dining experience, but it also means that reservations fill up quickly.
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Food is beautifully presented and tastes so fresh. Staff were so attentive and made the evening a joy. It’s a small cosy restaurant hidden away but is packed most nights due it’s popularity.
Absolute perfection as far as I am concerned. Food is stunning and really elegant in its simplicity. Atmosphere is perfect and service is the best in Brighton. Get in there quick before they get a Michelin Star as you wont be able to get a table. 5*
Incredible food and the only venue in Brighton to have 3 AA Rosettes. Expect nothing but perfection here and arguably the best food you will taste in Brighton. Well done Little Fish Market.