8 SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS IN RIGA

TAILS

/Dry-aged seafood/

A brand new concept seafood restaurant has entered the Riga gastronomical game.

Restaurant Tails incorporates dry-aged seafood into their dishes which is something new for fine dining in Riga, but nothing new to our Baltic roots. Dry-aged fish is well known and well-loved in our region.

When you enter the restaurant you have two seating options – a classic dining room and a raw bar counter, both offer top-tier seafood dishes from the highest quality produce.

The atmosphere is sophisticated yet relaxed. 

There are countless dishes to try, but we would like to manifest the return of Lobster roll to their menu!

And don’t miss out on desserts, because they are out of this world.. try the honey cake.

Neighbourhood recommendations: Tails shrimp cocktail (€13,50), Roast octopus salad (€17,50) and Fish&Chips.

Address : Antonijas iela 6a

BARENTS

/Fresh from the sea/

Barents is a restaurant that represents the saying “fresh from the sea” while serving 100% fresh seafood from the North Sea.

Minimalistic, art deco-inspired interior design that pulls you in from the first glance. A restaurant that calls for special occasions and satisfies inquisitive taste buds.

The philosophy of the restaurant lies in the use of fresh and locally sourced products, ensuring the highest quality and experience for the restaurant’s customers. Don’t worry about your friends who don’t like seafood,  as Barents team has thought about them. Our top picks for meat lovers are grilled quail and Smoked venison. 

Complement the food with specially selected wines from colder climates to emphasise the hidden flavours of the Northern produce. 

Neighbourhood recommendations: Fried Cauliflower with Truffle and Hazelnut (€25.00) or Crab Bisque with Tomatoes and Brown Crab (€24.00) 

Address: Smilšu iela 3

ZIVJU LETE

/Simplicity meets excellence/

Zivju lete is a seafood-only restaurant offering a variety of dishes starting from raw seafood towers and finishing up with fish burgers.

The first restaurant in Riga displaying seafood on a fish counter, hence the name Zivju lete, meaning Fish Counter. The fish counter serves as an original centrepiece of the interior design. 

A very chill and laid-back atmosphere for a quick bite or a dinner with friends. Here you will find both classic local recipes and perfectly interpreted seafood recipes from other parts of the world, like the risotto with prawns.

Specially curated wines and cocktails to pair with dishes add a nice touch.

Neighbourhood recommendations: Fish&Chips with the fluffiest and crunchiest dough (€12.50)  

Address: Dzirnavu iela 41

CATCH

/Japanese izakaya/

The first association with Japanese cuisine is seafood of all types and kinds – raw, cooked, straight from the water, fresh and delicious.

Restaurant Catch is a Japanese Izakaya restaurant that offers drinks and snacks. The staple and focus is fresh seafood and raw bar. 

The Catch is always always busy, always full of laughter and chatting. Lively atmosphere combined with excellent food. 

This restaurant could convert a non-seafood person to a seafood person. The high quality of produce and combination of flavours will make your taste buds dance – it’s a promise.

Neighbourhood recommendations: Bluefin tuna and truffle ponzu starter (€25) and ctopus with kimchi glaze (€28)

Address: Antonijas iela 12

FISH HOUSE

/The luxe of seafood/

Fish House is a restaurant suited for gourmands that have high expectations and requirements for their food. You will find interesting food pairings that will bring your taste buds to another planet – it’s a promise. 

Many locals have grown to love this restaurant not only for its quality food but also for the atmosphere and professional service that surpasses your expectations each time. 

Fish House is quite unique in the sense that the restaurant is not only known for its amazing dinner options but also offers an exquisite breakfast menu. A real royal breakfast with a croissant and caviar, sounds like a plan, no? 

COD

/Contemporary Japanese cuisine/

COD is the first restaurant in Riga that offers authentic Japanese cuisine to the locals, prepared by combining traditional Japanese cooking techniques with contemporary techniques. 

You can be assured that they have mastered their menu over the years – quality produce meets quality cooking skills. 

The atmosphere here is intimate with dim lights creating a warm and cosy space.

By the way, locals love COD not only for the high-quality food but also for their intimate cocktail bar with cocktails made exclusively from Japanese spirits. Sounds cool, doesn’t it? 

Pair your food with specially crafted cocktails or just come here to enjoy their signature cocktails on their own. 

Neighbourhood recommendations: Yellowfin tuna tataki (€15,50), the Bao bun (€10,50) or the Pork belly. 

Address: Tērbatas iela 45