Best Seasonal Restaurants in St Leonards-On-Sea

6 restaurants available nearby

1. The Royal

4.6

Exceptional(57)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • St Leonards-On-Sea

Booked 9 times today

The Royal is operated by James Hickson, who has a solid hospitality background having learned his trade at well-loved restaurants and gastropubs including St John, Great Queen Street, The Canton Arms and Moro. James is hands-on at the pub, overseeing the relaxed yet lively atmosphere, friendly service and sophisticated food and drink. The kitchen is led by head chef, Andrew Taylor-Gray, who has previously worked at Petersham Nurseries, Hix and The Canton Arms.The Royal has been included in the Michelin Guide since February 2020 with Bib Gourmand status, which we have maintained ever since.A welcoming gastropub for locals and visitors alike in St. Leonards-On-Sea and Hastings, low-key and down-to-earth, The Royal occupies an historic corner site right opposite St. Leonards Warrior Square station.

2. BAYTE

4.6

Exceptional(40)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • St Leonards-On-Sea

Booked 10 times today

BAYTE, is a modern European neighbourhood restaurant with an emphasis on local sourcing and quality produce in the seaside town of St Leonards-on-Sea. The seasonal menu blends influences from across the globe, with particular reference to Italian recipes, such as hand-rolled pastas.The meat at BAYTE is free-range and reared on biodynamic, organic Haye Farm in Devon. Vegetables are also sourced from organic suppliers, most of them from English and Japanese vegetable growers Namayasai, and Goat Grid Farm, both in nearby Lewes.

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3. The Crown Hastings

4.7

Exceptional(1132)

Price: Moderate

• British • Hastings

Booked 20 times today

The Crown is an independently run award-winning freehouse in the heart of Hastings Old Town, open at 11am every day. Our kitchen is open 12-4, 5 till 9. We serve modern British food in a friendly informal environment using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. We create dishes from scratch, including homemade bread, fish from the surrounding seas and seasonal veg.We serve local real ales & craft beers, wine and a specialist gin and whisky selection and delicious coffee.'High Top Tables' refers to our high tables with bar stools. You can book a table for drinks only.Dogs are welcome, 'paws on the floors' please.Children welcome, we have a kids menu.For allergies & intolerances, please let your server know before ordering. We serve our full menu on a Sunday, but it is not a traditional roast dinner. Please call us if you are running later than your booked time.Table bookings for 2 hours for up to 4ppl; 3 hours for 5+ people. Tables from 7pm onwards are for whole evening.

4. The Cove

4.6

Exceptional(55)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Pett

Booked 8 times today

In sleepy Fairlight, on the edge of the Firehills, The Cove is an independently run freehouse serving locals, wanderers and gastronauts alike. Halfway between Hastings and Rye, The Cove is the perfect stop after a walk across the local beaches and coastal paths of East Sussex. We have a fire for the winter nights, a garden for summer days, and a friendly bar waiting to welcome you. Originally a hotel, the building sat empty for several years until 2022, when the Cove was renovated, restored and reopened with a new lease of life. It has quickly gained a reputation for excellent, elevated pub food with local chef and restauranteur Nick Hales leading the kitchen.In 2023 it was featured on The Times 50 Best Summer Pubs, and given a glowing review by Grace Dent in The Guardian Observer.

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5. The Relais Cooden Beach

4.2

Awesome(300)

Price: Moderate

• English • Bexhill-On-Sea

Booked 3 times today

The Relais is named in honour of our motorsports heritage and the menus celebrate our seaside location.Just steps from the beach, The Rally Restaurant enjoys the best views in the house and a spacious terrace for seasonal al fresco dining. Enjoy fresh and seasonal menus including the ‘catch of the day’ supplied by our local Sussex fishermen. Our menus change with the season with a focus on fish and seafood and locally sourced ingredients. Open all day and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and afternoon tea - whether you’re gathering with friends for a long lazy lunch or celebrating a milestone occasion with family and loved ones, The Rally Bar & Grill is the perfect location to dine, relax and create lasting memories.

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6. White Hart Netherfield

4.7

Exceptional(451)

Price: Expensive

• British • Battle

Booked 3 times today

We are a country Gastropub owned by farmers. Our farm supplies the beef, lamb and pork and we source other ingredients from local producers where we can. Our small seasonal menu changes regularly reflecting what is available in our area. We pride ourselves on being very much a country pub, offering freshly prepared seasonal food and a warm welcome. We also love offering locally produced drinks, such as gins, rums, ales and wines, giving you the complete taste of Sussex. Our weekend menu is our delicious Asado Grill. A slightly reduced but very tasty BBQ menu, where everything is cooked on our outdoor grill. We advise to book in as we get very busy!

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Leigh
Cornwall •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Very at tentative service, nicely paced, beautiful food and great ambience. Thank you so much! 🙏
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The Crown HastingsPrice: Moderate• British• Hastings
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4.7
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Elisabeth
London •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Nov 2024
My friend and I had the pie for two and it was excellent, a great use of chestnuts on the filling. The service was relaxed but efficient and, once again, the whole experience was wonderful. The prix fixe dinners are incredibly good value.
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The RoyalPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• St Leonards-On-Sea
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4.6
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Mark
Kent •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 Nov 2024
Lovely lunch and great service from our waitress Barbara
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The Relais Cooden BeachPrice: Moderate• English• Bexhill-On-Sea
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4.2
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Carys
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 Nov 2024
Food exceptionally good and service was great. Vegetarian food is given just as much care and attention as meat and fish dishes. Only downside is that the restaurant was cold. I’ll make sure I bring a jumper next time!
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BAYTEPrice: Expensive• Modern European• St Leonards-On-Sea
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4.6
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Lauren
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 Nov 2024
Really nice food and friendly service, definitely recommend. We had the burger and corn chowder.
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The CovePrice: Moderate• Pub• Pett
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4.6

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. The Royal

2. BAYTE

3. The Crown Hastings

4. The Cove

5. The Relais Cooden Beach

6. White Hart Netherfield

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