47 Mussel Row — Restaurant in Arun

Re: 47 Mussel Row: Based on reviews I really looked forward to eating at this restaurant. My food wasn't as I had hoped. Tempura Prawns were delicious but a bit pricey. Sultans Delight sounds good on menu but in reality it was far too salty and appeared on my plate like sloppy dogs food. Best I can say is the lamb meat was very tender. I ate the food because I was hungry. My companions enjoyed their food. One had the cod and chips. Shame the mushy peas were used to decorate the plate and looked a bit a skid mark. Also a shame that the chef/ owner couldn't be a bit more flexible regarding the small changes requested by my other companion. These things rather took the shine off our collective experience.

Had I read the menu more closely I'd not have had anything that says "pureed". Sad to say the pureed aubergine looked like 'sick' on the plate. I could not have foreseen the over abundance of salt in the lamb. Nor could I have guessed the slow cooked lamb would be just a glorified stew with a Persian title. I think it's clear I wouldn't consider this meal again.

The serving staff were helpful and attentive but not over powering. A very good thing.

Environment quite noisy, probably due to wooden flooring and seating. It's a fact that soft furnishings help to reduce noise in crowded places such as restaurants.

Toilet clean and tidy with no foul odours.

Because some items on the menu sound interesting I might consider returning to 47 Mussel Row but it won't be anytime soon.

To all potential customers: I suggest you read the menu carefully and ask questions about the items. To the Restaurant Management: I suggest you try to be more flexible with items a customer may wish to change on a dish they might...

47MUSCLE ROW As a starter we got the signature dish chowder and bread, it had good fish taste not too smoked as per description but was quite filling for a starter. I had the Tuscan Chicken which was presented nicely with a crisped chicken fillet dusted with parmesan, spinach and thin zucchini layers in top of a tomato cream sauce. For me the cream sauce was too heavy but it had a nice taste. The other people I was with got : The mussels in a cream sauce with home made bread. mussels tasted really good and were quite large too however they did come from Scotland not locally sourced. The home made bread its self was dense and ordinary. Fish, local huss, and triple cooked chips served with tartare sauce and lemon. The Huss, a special fish, was described and tasted like a mix between cod and dog fish and was a white tasty fish battered. Apple and Pear crumble with ice-cream - which was warm it tasted nice but it was more like cooked tasty fruit and crumble. I'd think it would need to be put together more as a desert. The atmosphere was very: coastal town at night. We went to have dinner quite late at 8pm but the restaurant was still lively/ noisy with 3 fairly large groups. There lots of open space and comfortable the table height that was higher than usual, lots of leg room. Service was a...

We had an absolutely delightful experience at 47 Mussel Row in Littlehampton. The food was fresh and bursting with flavour, leaving us craving more with every bite.

Starting with the chowder, it was a warm hug on a cold day, rich and creamy with perfectly cooked seafood that melted in our mouths. The scallops were seared to perfection, tender yet with a satisfying caramelized crust, complemented by a delicate sauce that elevated their natural sweetness.

The fish and chips were a quintessential British delight, with crispy golden batter giving way to flaky, moist fish that was simply divine. And the mussels! Oh, the mussels were a true standout, plump and juicy in a delectable broth that we couldn't resist sopping up with crusty bread.

The service was impeccable, with attentive and friendly staff who made us feel right at home. The atmosphere was cosy and inviting, reminiscent of a small village restaurant where every guest is treated like family. It truly felt like being at mum's house, with comforting food and warm hospitality.

We can not recommend 47 Mussel Row highly enough. It's a gem of a restaurant that exceeded all our expectations. We'll definitely be returning for more of their delicious fare and...