Restaurant Review: Fish Game, at Canary Wharf

Trout on Toast with Mussel Mayonnaise (image by Matthew Hague)

I was told as a kid ‘only boring people become bored’. So, in a bid to escape the middle-aged dinner parties (at which the only adrenaline rush is the constant fear I’m about to stumble into a keys-in-a-fishbowl scenario), I resolved to find new entertainment.

I was told as a kid ‘only boring people become bored’

And thus, wearied, tentative, but hopeful, I alighted at the brightly lit portal of the restaurant Fish Game. Their tagline runs, ‘inspired by the flame’. Seemed perfect for someone seeking a creative spark and divine inspiration.

Tigella (image by Matthew Hague)

The scent that greets you is nothing short of an olfactory fireworks display. You'll feel as though you've stumbled into a joint that could be in the heart of New Orleans’ jiving creole heartland, or possibly an eatery on the bay where fresh catch basks in the Florida sun. The air is thick with the aroma of succulent meat, there’s a hint of chilli, and the smoky embrace of charcoal and ash. But the menu? That's where the real party's at.

This restaurant is a tango between fish and game. Initially, you might think it's a clever twist on fishing (don’t worry I did, too). But once you dive into the menu, you'll quickly realise it's a delicate balance of sea, air and land. It’s a symphony of flavours that boldly declares, ‘We're here to give your palate a punch of bold gamey goodness’.

Fish Game food (image by Matthew Hague)

The Game Arancini with smoky whisky ketchup is like a familiar face with a twinkle in its eye. And the Octopus & Bone Marrow with Chilli Lime is a serenade for your senses. Tender and sweet: a culinary lullaby. And let's not forget the Tigella—Tigella bread with charcoal Windsor Great Park rabbit & offals—it's practically a culinary mic drop.

Tender and sweet: a culinary lullaby.

As for the main courses, they're a league of their own. Skate, Monkfish, Sea Bream—they're all stars in their own right. Whether you're on a quest for a romantic hidey-hole, rolling deep with the squad, or simply flying solo, this restaurant is a guaranteed winner.

For more information and bookings, please visit Fish Game’s website.