West Sussex, Fish & Seafood Restaurant Guide

In a “great situation on the beach” and in an even greater, Heatherwick Studio-designed building – comprising long, undulating ribbons of raw steel that are akin to driftwood – this is “more of a hybrid” than your standard seaside caff: whether you want a snack or a three-course meal, “the menu always has something for everyone, with delicious fish dishes” a feature.

As it heads into third decade, Viv Casson’s “slightly dated but cosy” restaurant (rustic, with exposed brick and many a beam) has long been known in these parts for its “lovely food and service”, which extends to regular themed dinners, including eight- or nine-course tasting menu nights.

A “brilliant, family-run, beachside fish restaurant” (“crowded” and a bit rustic) that was launched in 2015, and whose tented terrace spills onto the seafront promenade. There’s a “short menu, but with sufficient variety and choice” and “good simple seafood” (that’s “always good value”) is the order of the day, with the headline crustacean making several cameos.

2023 Review: “Never disappoints” say regulars at this popular destination, near Shoreham Beach, where “the menu is predominantly fish dishes”. “It’s our local. We love this place and highly recommend it. Choose the specials!”.