Tiny reviews of Brighton food and drink
Plain-looking Turkish from the outside, super cosy on the inside. Just good things to say; fig jam with halloumi is delicious it turns out. Went as is apparently known for lamb spare ribs, which were delicious and juicy, but you’d be just as well off having any shish as the meat is wonderfully done. And all at a very reasonable price!
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 80-82 Preston Street
Only had Deliveroo of this; imaginative menu, quality ingredients, but ultimately the burgers were a bit dry and chewy. So a nice meal, but not hurrying back.
Verdict: Ok
Location: 11a Market Street
Brighton’s outpost of the famous US chain; a touch more upmarket in decor and ingredients, but still ultimately pretty cheap stuff. Just: not bad, but not something you’d seek out.
Verdict: Ok
Location: 95-99 Western Road
This place is always booked up, and it’s easy to see why – a cosy, warm space, mostly at the “bar”, serving up a wide range of yakitori, at worst good, at best – stunning. And doesn’t break the bank either!
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 63 Preston Street
Dessert only place; haven’t been in but got Deliveroo, and a very sad sundae for the almost £8 they want it was too.
Edit: Now I’ve been in. While not as warm and nice inside as Sprinkles, the ice cream and the cookie dough in particular were amazing!
Verdict: Don’t go (takeaway), Awesome (dine in)
Location: 86 Western Road
A cool, independent fried chicken place should be right up my street, with a “Bossman” burger with chicken, hash browns and BBQ sauce, fried chicken pieces etc. Should be, but the very best I can say is “ok”, if I’m being generous, and given the price, won’t be going again.
Verdict: Don’t go
Location: 3-4 East Street
Another London classic gets a Brighton outpost. I didn’t think too much of Patty & Bun when I went in London, but either things are different here or I was wrong. This place is OUTSTANDING. Burgers are juicy as anything and chicken salt fries (and normal ones for that matter) are crispy and hot. Even during Pride, which is well done. Only drawback is that they’re pretty pricey, but not crazy. Go!
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 56 Ship Street
Popular Italian restaurant known for two things: being a great Italian restaurant, and gelato. Can’t speak to the former, but can now understand why on a hot day people are queueing out the door for the latter! Not expensive either with generous scoops.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 8 King’s Esplanade
Brighton outpost of the famous London resto (which I’ve never been to so no comparisons). Honestly, fantastic from start to finish. Bright, spacious interior, legions of helpful staff and lots of room, to start. Then just brilliant cocktails, and all the food (with one exception) was excellent, and really amazing portions – a crispy duck salad starter, for example, had loads of crispy duck, and creme brulee was huge (which was great, as it was delicious). All of this for not really much money, considering. Only negative was my minute steak being overdone but this was 100% my fault in conveying my wishes to the waitress. Overall, a new favourite.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 51 Ship Street
Despite its pretentious website, Six is a classy but relaxed and sizeable restaurant; we did brunch. Excellent vegetarian breakfast and avocado toast; full breakfast was nice, but I did waver on the rating as I thought maybe I deserved more food for £9.50. But lots of appealing stuff on the menu so will be back.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 102-105 Western Road