Hotel restaurant at Malmaison Brighton Marina. Really tough one to call this one. Pros: If you want to sit looking at some water, this is your place, assuming you get seated in the conservatory. Food was really excellent, great steak and lamb shanks. Cons: Basically we were the only people there for lunch during the week, and as such they didn’t seem geared for it. Had to send back four dishes for being cold, and they took an age to start with. French onion soup was absolutely not French onion soup but just onion soup. Pros again: They comped us loads for the slowness/coldness so came out on top there, which we appreciated. But would I go again or recommend it? Have to say no.
Verdict: Don’t go
Location: 11 Mermaid Walk
https://www.malmaison.com/locations/brighton/chez-mal-brasserie