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The Copper Clam, Brighton, East Sussex

The Copper Clam

4.4
4.4
1290 Reviews
£26 to £40
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
The Copper Clam is a seafood, shellfish & steak restaurant located on Brighton beach in the famous historic Arches. Enjoy your meal with stunning sea views from the upstairs dining room and sheltered patio if alfresco is your choice. We specialise in fine fresh seafood served in a relaxed environment, with an extensive selection of beers, wines & spirits.
We have a private dining area and cater for large groups and parties.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Shellfish, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 1,290 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Brighton

    Great for brunch

  • Brighton

    Good for business meals

  • Brighton

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Brighton

    Hot spot

  • Brighton

    Great for fine wines

  • Brighton

    Romantic

  • Brighton

    Good for special occasions

  • Brighton

    Great for brunch

  • Brighton

    Good for business meals

  • Brighton

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Brighton

    Hot spot

  • Brighton

    Great for fine wines

  • Brighton

    Romantic

  • Brighton

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Copper Clam in Brighton offers a delightful seaside dining experience with "absolutely wonderful food" and "exceptional service". Known for its fresh seafood, the mussels and crab platter are particularly praised. Despite some mixed reviews on pricing and service, it remains a "great spot" with "fantastic food" and "beautiful views".

1,290 Reviews
  1. IanD

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Serving fillet steak on cabbage….a very watery puddle on the plate! Sea food good…

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  2. Lesley

    Brighton8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was not great , had to get our own napkins and some cutlery from another table . But the setting is lovely , beautiful views of the sea front ,

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  3. Terence

    Isle of Wight5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a small and a large G&T at £25! Unfortunately, there were no fresh fish on the menu. “Delivery coming tomorrow “! Not what we wanted so we left. So we don’t know. Walked in Riddle and Finn’s. Brilliant!

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  4. Alison

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Seafood was reasonable and generally good quality although some shellfush was still gritty. Ambience was vert quiet - maybe just where sat. Kids food looked microwaved - for the price this was poor. Vegetarian options lacked flavour and texture.

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  5. Kevin

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic meal and could not fault it or the service

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  6. Jim

    Brighton5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ‘ve eaten at the Copper Clam a few times and it never disappoints. Excellent food. Took our friends last night and they were amazed about it all.

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  7. Alex

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice spot for lunch. Food was very good. Expensive but quality is.

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  8. Helen

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the dish of the day which was Monkfish & it was absolutely stunning!! There is a Gluten free menu too.

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  9. JOHNNY

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife is a Chef and we selected the Copper Clam for our NYE dinner because wanted a special closure for 2024 and we couldn’t have been more certain. The food quality and friendly service is amazing! Really worth the money for a special ocasion!

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  10. Parisa

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was lovely especially the monkfish small plate, service could have been better but that quality of food made up for it. Will be going back again

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FAQs

The Copper Clam offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01273 323847.

The Copper Clam is rated 4.4 stars by 1290 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for The Copper Clam

143-144 Kings Road Arches, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2FN

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Shellfish, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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