Brighton is a quaint English town nestled on the coast in East Sussex and is known for its hip and happening nightlife. With over 400 restaurants to choose from, eating a good meal in Brighton is not hard to do. The variety of international cuisines available in Brighton is vast and includes Thai, French, Italian, and Japanese, to name a few. Local specialties such as fish and chips are plentiful and visitors will find a plethora of cosy local pubs. In fact, Brighton has been honoured with several food awards and certainly has no shortage of fabulous restaurants bound to entice a variety of tastes.
If Japanese cuisine is among the choices for the evening’s fare, consider a trip to Pompoko on Church Street. Pompoko is authentic, cheap and well-loved. The portions are ample, especially considering the price with most meals coming in at less than a fiver. Everything on the menu is bound to please; of special interest are the Ebi Fried Prawns and the Chicken Nanban Don. As a bonus, diners can bring carry in their own alcohol and stay late thanks to the extended hours.
The vegetarians in the crowd will undoubtedly love Terre a Terre, a busy little down-to-earth restaurant on East Street. The ambiance is of chic refinement and the people watching is superb. The wait staff is friendly and the food is so good that even the carnivores won’t miss meat at this meal. Vegetarian fare is anything but cliche at Terra a Terre so tuck in for some of the best food in Brighton. Try the Jerusalem Artichoke Souffle and save room for dessert.
Seafood is the quintessential food of Brighton and there is no shortage of seafood restaurants, but the best is The Regency Restaurant. Although they do have a varied menu, the Fish and Chips is the stand-out at this historical restaurant. The prices are great, the wait staff is professional and the view is fantastic.
On those nights when nothing but a plate of pasta will due, head to Al Duomo, a rustically charming true Italian eatery in the Pavilion Building. This popular restaurant caters to large groups with its private rooms and hearty meals. Dishes are served when they are ready, so some may have to nosh on some bread while they await their own meal. If price is a concern, don’t be shy and ask for the prix fixe menu.
Located in my Hotel Brighton, Table offers classic British fare along with local favourites. The atmosphere is hip and friendly and dining on the terrace makes the meal even better. The menu is quite diverse and features a selection of fresh seafood daily. The value is superb; especially considering that Table is located in one of the classiest Hotels Brighton has to offer. Diners who order the Sunday Pot Roast will leave wishing every day was Sunday.