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The Suffolk, Aldeburgh, Suffolk

The Suffolk

4.5
4.5
127 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem

A restaurant that celebrates the splendour of British seafood and produce from local farms.

We are delighted to use the finest of local producers, farmers, and growers of the region. Seafood will always remain our focus. Oysters from Pinneys of Orford, fresh fish from Wightman based in Lowestoft, as well as meat from Salter & King in Aldeburgh, we are incredibly lucky to work with the best.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British, Fish
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    07831 601411
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 127 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Hot spot

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Great for fine wines

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Suffolk offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about the "faultless food," including fresh seafood like "superb oysters" and "perfectly cooked scallops." The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, with "lovely staff" ensuring a memorable visit. Seasonal menu changes keep the offerings fresh and exciting.

127 Reviews
  1. Victoria

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely vibe in this restaurant, comfortable and relaxing. Service is always great and our roast is main dish was superb with lovely samphire and vegetable sides. They now have a wide selection of lower alcohol cocktails which made having a pre dinner cocktail seem less of an overindulgence! Perfect meal.

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  2. Alan

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Mushroom tempura had very few mushrooms in it! - samphire was mainly outside the batter Tasted good but not as well finished as expected and lacked mushrooms! Crab Linguini was fab - just a tad salty! Coffee excellent and complimented barrister!

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  3. Madeleine

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! I am not a fish person normally but I thoroughly enjoyed the cod, which had a very subtle and delicious sauce, and was generously portioned. My husband and I both had, and loved, the dressed crab starter; it was also very generously portioned with pleasing accoutrements. (Many places are stingy when you order crab so this was great.) Overall an excellent experience with attentive service and can't wait to come back. A top 5 restaurant in coastal Suffolk.

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  4. Derek

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was Valentine’s but you wouldn’t have known - nothing on the tables no Special no roses no romantic music staff not dressed up

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  5. Tom

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our fourth and last visit. No longer a fine dining experience. The menu is very limited for vegetarians and what is on offer is very poorly presented. If you are looking for fine dining in Suffolk I would look elsewhere.

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  6. Nick

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were worried about limited/expensive menu options (as using a gift voucher). But they had a weekend special that was truly excellent value (£15 for chicken pie, mash and a drink) We added a side of brocoli which made a great meal for a Sunday lunch. Food was excellent. The staff were engaging attentive and friendly - not overbearing. The ambience was great and we were in no hurry to leave!!

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  7. Sean

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent evening at the Suffolk. Every aspect was excellent starting with the service (I had somehow managed to book the wrong date but they still accommodated us). The food, cocktails and wine were all excellent. Really can’t find anything even slightly negative to say. Looking forward to going back!

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  8. Jan

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were saddened that there was no snails or lobster available but once we selected alternatives they were delicious. Staff were warm welcoming.

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  9. Lee

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great seafood with great service from all staff, nice atmosphere inside, will go again. Waitress Simona was very good

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  10. Susan

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff are excellent and very friendly. Delicious celeriac soup and scallops. Main course of braised oxtail with parsley dumplings very tasty but very dry so couldn’t finish it. Needed extra gravy to lubricate. Delicious coffee.

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The Suffolk is rated 4.5 stars by 127 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for The Suffolk

152 High St, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5AQ

Additional information

  • Area
    Aldeburgh
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British, Fish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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