The Fishery Kuwait

The Fishery Kuwait is a mid-range seafood restaurant on the Sharq waterfront near the Kuwait Fish Market, in Kuwait City, Kuwait. It serves Turkish-style seafood, a natural fit for a location beside the city's main fish market and the Gulf, with spending of roughly KWD 6-12 per person. No chef lineage or awards are documented, so the appeal lies in fresh fish, a seafront setting and the mezze-led format.

The signature dishes are the grilled fish plate, fried calamari and seafood mezze. The grilled fish plate typically features the catch of the day cooked simply with lemon and olive oil, fried calamari is a popular starter for sharing, and the seafood mezze offers a spread of cold and hot small dishes in the Turkish and eastern Mediterranean tradition. The specialty is grilled fish and seafood mezze, so a group order of several mezze followed by a shared fish plate is the usual approach.

The atmosphere is relaxed and sociable, with a waterfront feel that is most pleasant in the cooler evenings and winter months. Noise is moderate and dress is casual to smart-casual. Alcohol is not served in Kuwait, so diners choose juices, soft drinks, tea and Turkish coffee.

Reservations are advisable for Friday lunch, the busiest meal of the week, when families and groups gather. Other times are usually walk-in friendly. Visitors often combine a meal here with a visit to the nearby Kuwait Fish Market, a stroll along the Sharq waterfront and a view of Kuwait Towers. Opening hours are not confirmed, so checking before arrival is sensible.