Seafood Restaurant - Cod of the Castle

Restaurant

Fresh Seafood, Proper Plates

Right next to the castle gates, Cod of the Castle is serving up a fresh take on classic coastal cooking! From buttery garlic prawns to whole sea bass, hearty fish casseroles, and our famous seafood platters, everything is made with quality ingredients and castle-sized flavour.

Something for Everyone

Not a seafood fan? No worries – we’ve got you covered. From honey-roast rotisserie chicken and confit duck leg to our hearty vegetarian favourites like Hearth-Roasted Aubergine or Halloumi Joust, there’s plenty to love even if you’re skipping the seafood. We’ve even got a top-notch burger!

A Seat for Every Setting

Daytimes are full of families, laughter, and the clatter of great plates. As evening rolls in, the lighting softens, the wine flows, and the vibe gets just a touch more relaxed – perfect for both casual dinners and special nights out.

From the Press

We were thrilled to be featured by Suffolk Food Stories – they had plenty of kind (and delicious) words to say.

What Colchester's saying

From first bites to return visits — here’s what our lovely guests have to say about Cod of the Castle.

    
 
 
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   huseyin Aydoğan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Everything was amazing . I loved it . It was the best fish restaurant I've ever been to in Colchester.  We had a wonderful evening. Many thanks to chef mr. Mustafa
  
 
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   A1 Home And Garden Care Ltd 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely fantastic the food the people the service. Outstanding
  
 
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   Gezenti Anne 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just opened and already creating a serious buzz. Cod of the Castle is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about seafood spots in Colchester 🦪✨

Set just steps away from Castle Park, the whole experience feels effortlessly special from the moment you walk in. Everything we tried tasted incredibly fresh — you can really tell the focus here is on quality ingredients and simple, well-executed dishes.

We started with fresh oysters, perfectly chilled and full of that clean, briny flavour 🦪 The octopus was honestly one of the best I’ve had in a long time — tender, flavourful, and cooked just right 🐙🔥

For the main, I tried skate wing — something I had never tasted before in the UK — and it turned out to be such a highlight. Light, buttery, and beautifully cooked 🤍

From a quick Castle Park stroll to an unforgettable seafood experience, it’s easy to see why this place is already so popular. Definitely one to have on your radar if you love seafood 🐟✨
  
 
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   Lisa Anderson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely fabulous food and lovely helpful service.  Thoroughly recommend.  Will be going back. Thank you.
  
 
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   Chris Eggert 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awesome fish and chips.
  
 
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   James Irvine 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We came for a celebration with six family members. Everything was beautifully cooked and presented. Staff were very friendly and attentive.
We had a lovely evening, thank you!
  
 
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   Harrison Dalton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Unbelievable food. Very highly recommend.. definitely slept on as no one was in there on a Friday evening!

Restaurant

Fresh Seafood, Proper Plates

Something for Everyone

A Seat for Every Setting

From the Press

What Colchester's saying

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