Cockle Your Heart With Best Restaurants In Town You Gotta Drop By For Delicious Sea Food Delicacies!

What warms the cockles of every seafood lover’s heart is a tender and delicious fish delicacy. Luckily for them, there are vast varieties of seafood items on offer at multitudes of places in the Capital. While the fish tikka is available at most restaurants in the city, fish pakora and Britain-inspired fish and chips have also started making appearances on the menu of famous eateries here. We have compiled a list of the best eating joints in the city that serve the best fish in town. Cheggit out NOW! 

1. Rajinder Da Dhaba

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If this place is your hangout haunt after getting hammered, then you’re a true Delhiwala! They offer the most delicious non-vegetarian dishes without burning a hole in the pocket. They use fresh river fish to prepare delicacies like Fish Fry and Fish Tikka, wherein it’s cleaned properly and then fried with Indian spices. Their Fish Tikka is battered fish that is shallow fried for a crispy exterior, while on the inside it’s soft and succulent.

Where | Rajinder Da Dhaba - AB 14, Safdarjung Enclave Market, Safdarjung
Timings | 3:00  - 11:30 PM
Meal For Two | Rs 600 Onwards
Call Them | + 91 9990 033 229
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/rajinderdadhaba/ 

2. Swagath

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This popular restaurant brings the best of Indian-style fish, particularly from South India, to the forefront. Their highly recommended Fish Tikka Ajwaini is baked in a tandoor with grilled chunks of fresh fish that are marinated with cumin seeds and red chilli paste. They also have the Pomfret and Surmai fish in Koliwada, Butter Pepper Garlic or Chettinad Masala. Their Mangalorean style Fish Fry that is seasoned with spices and herbs, leaves you asking for more. You guys have to devour these mouth-watering dishes to experience the ultimate #foodgasm! 

Where | Swagath - Def Col & Other Outlets
Timings | 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Meal For Two | Rs 1,800 Onwards
Call Them | + 91 11 2433 0930
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/swagathrestaurantnbar/

3. Monkey Bar

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This gastro-pub offers exquisite selections of seafood. If you guys are a fan of classic Fish and Chips then beer-battered fish here is served with potatoes wedges and tartar sauce which is extremely yummy! The unique and exotic dishes they have here are high in terms of flavour and presentation. We personally LOVE this place ‘cause of its chill vibe and lit ambience. So, grab a beer and enjoy a boozy time paired with tasty fish dishes here!

Where | Monkey Bar - Plot 11, Upper Ground Floor, LSC, Vasant Kunj
Timings | 1 PM - 12 Midnight
Meal For Two | Rs 2,500 Onwards
Call Them | + 91 9289 411 500
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/monkeybardel/

4. Oh! Calcutta 

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These guys have a wide and quintessential Bengali fish fare like Posto Narkol Ilish, Bhapa Ilish, Lal Lonkar Ilish and Hilsa Broth. What’s extra special about this place is that they have a separate fish menu in the starters and entree section, guaranteeing every seafood lover the ultimate gastronomic experience here. There’s no way you can skip hogging at this place! 

Where | Oh! Calcutta - GK III 
Timings | 12 Noon – 3:30 PM, 7 PM – 10 PM
Meal For Two | Rs 1,800 Onwards
Call Them | + 91 8976 926 925
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/Oh-Calcutta-1951688978400676/

5. Drums Of Heaven 

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With an array of pan Asian cuisines, Drums of Heaven is our personal fave on the list! This place has a separate menu for delivery and dining, so you have the option of either calling them up and getting dishes like Teriyaki Fish, Fried Thai Fish Cakes, Fish in Hot Bean, Lemon Coriander, Oyster and other sauces, delivered right to your doorstep or you can dine in and devour dishes like Cantonese Steamed Fish, Crispy Red Snapper in Chef’s Special Sauce and Grilled Pink Salmon! With such a wide range of choices, this place promises to be a heavenly delight. 

Where | Drums Of Heaven - Green Park & Alaknanda
Timings | 12 Noon - 12 Midnight
Meal For Two | Rs 2,00 Onwards
Call Them | + 91 11 4168 2882
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/drumsofheaven1/ 

6. Sanadige

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Sandige is especially known for its ah-mazing variety of seafood dishes, particularly seafood thali and platter! They’ve Rawa Fry, Tawa Fry, Masala Fry, Pepper Fry, Naked Fry and other dishes. Bringing especially for you, from the coasts of Goa, they’ve Rasho Pomfret stuffed with baby Shrimps with recheado masala and we’re sure you’d want to come back here time and again. Apart from this, they also have authentic and scrummy fish items from the regions of Maharashtra, Kudla and Kerala. So, go and try out the traditional flavours from all over India!

Where | Sana-Di-Ge - 22/48, Commercial Centre, Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri
Timings | 12 Noon - 11 PM
Meal For Two | Rs 2,500 Onwards
Call Them | + 91 11 4050 7777
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/sanadigedelhi/

7. Mahabelly 

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Mahabelly is another restaurant on the list which serves exquisite fish delicacies like Fish Fry, Fish Cutlets, Alleppey Fish Curry, Fish Moilee and a few other dishes, as well! This place has a very chill vibe, perfect for dining in with your bae and even your fam bam! So, make a reservation here ASAP. We’re sure this will become your pit stop once you get a taste of their delectable grub!

Where | Mahabelly - DLF Place, Saket & DLF Phase 4, GGN 
Timings | 10:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Meal For Two | Rs 950 Onwards
Call Them | + 91 11 4165 7761
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/mahabelly/

8. Coast Cafe At OGAAN 

Every seafood lover would’ve at the very least heard of this cafe, if not eaten here. This place is insanely famous for its Original Beer Batter Fried Fish Taco and Grilled Fish With A Spicy Marinade Taco. You guys have to try these dishes and spam your social media handles fosho. Other dishes which need to be tried out are Kerala Fish Fry, Masala Fish Curry, Laidback Fish Moilee and many other such delicacies! So, head here and finish up these dishes at this renowned seafood cafe! 

Where | Coast Cafe At OGAAN - H-2, 2nd & 3rd Floor, HKV
Timings | 12 Noon - 12 Midnight
Meal For Two | Rs 1,700 Onwards
Call Them | + 91 11 4160 1717
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/coastcafeindia/

9. Viva O Viva Goa

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Miss hogging onto scrumptious seafood dishes in Goa whilst soaking in the sun and listening to the sound of the waves? Well, we don’t know about the sun & sound of the waves but Viva O Viva is defo transporting you to Goa without actually having to book your tickets with their absolutely delicious and lip-smacking Goan cuisine. So folks, if you’re also fond of fish, make sure to drop by and nosh on yummy food!

Where | Viva O Viva Goa - 14, Goa Niwas, Bir Tikendrajit Marg, Chanakyapuri
Timings | 12:30 - 3:30 PM & 7:30 - 10:30 PM
Meal For Two | Rs 600 Onwards
Call Them | + 91 11 2611 8370
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/Viva-O-Viva-Authentic-Goan-Food-Dining-Place-329521697123345

10. T.K.’s Oriental Grill

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This evergreen restaurant has been a go-to place for teppanyaki deliciousness, don’t y’all agree? Their extensive menu has some super tasteful and palatable dishes but do you know what the best part is? It’s their Seafood Teppanyaki. Some of our recommendations would fosho include Teppanyaki Style Sliced Sole and Phuket Style Sea Bass With Lemongrass, Bell Pepper & Onions. Sounds tempting, doesn’t it? 

Where | T.K.’s Oriental Grill - Ring Rd, Bhikaji Cama Place, Hyatt Regency
Timings | 12 Noon - 3 PM & 6 PM - 11:30 PM
Meal For Two | Rs 5,000 Onwards
Call Them | + 91 11 6677 1312
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/hyattregencydelhi

So, guys head to these amazing restaurants if you are a true fish fan!