FOOD + DRINK
Seaside Dining in Sussex cont.
The Gallivant, Camber
The Beachside Restaurant, Bexhill-On-Sea East Beach Café, Littlehampton
THE GALLIVANT, CAMBER www. thegallivant. co. uk
Located directly across the road from the famous Camber Sands themselves, The Gallivant is a different kind of restaurant. Harkening back to the California-style motels of the past, this is a retro and funky place to eat, kick back and relax.
Winchelsea beef carpaccio with spring onions, wasabi and shrimps; grilled saddleback pork chop, wholegrain mustard mashed potato, carrots and a red wine jus; and Dungeness Dover sole with roasted cauliflower and caramelised yoghurt all feature on the delicious menu.
THE BEACHSIDE RESTAURANT, BEXHILL-ON-SEA www. thecoodenbeachhotel. co. uk
The Beachside Restaurant features modern British cuisine with individually priced dishes of locally sourced ingredients for you to create your perfect meal whether that’ s a casual lunch, special occasion, birthday or an anniversary celebration. The choice is entirely yours and with sweeping coastal views before you, you may well end up choosing to order more simply to stay and enjoy the beautiful Bexhill coast.
The Beachside Restaurant at the Cooden Beach Hotel serves an interesting array of dishes including their famous fish and chips with mushy peas; crispy prawns with wasabi mayonnaise; sea bass en papillote with lime, chilli, ginger and new potatoes; and pan-roasted loin of lamb with apricot stuffing, mashed potato and a mint and redcurrant sauce.
EAST BEACH CAFÉ, LITTLEHAMPTON www. eastbeachcafe. co. uk
Right on the beach with spectacular views, East Beach Café serves uncomplicated, fresh seafood using the very best ingredients. The exceptional food is classic English, including seaside favourites, along with some of the best cuisine inspired by beach holidays abroad as evinced by their most popular dish: salt and pepper squid with chilli. All ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible, and are all sustainably produced.
Food at the East Beach Café includes Littlehampton day boat fish soup with chargrilled bread; traditional beer-battered fish and chips, pea puree and tartar sauce; poached duck egg, asparagus and sweet potato rosti; and smoked haddock fishcake with wilted spinach and warm tartar sauce.
THE LOBSTERPOT, FELPHAM www. lobsterpotfelpham. co. uk
The Lobsterpot in Felpham is a well-established café located right on the seafront in a real gem of a spot where you can enjoy a great cup of coffee, a breakfast that will set you up for the day, a doorstep sandwich, or a deliciously cooked evening meal.
The menu here includes beer-battered fish and chips( cod, haddock or mackerel fillet) with lemon and homemade tartar sauce; Loch Fyne kippers with scrambled or fried eggs on toast; lemon and paprika chicken with wild rice and summer vegetables; and homemade falafel burger with chilli mayonnaise and chips.
THE BEACH DECK, EASTBOURNE www. thebeachdeck. co. uk
The Beach Deck is one of few special places you can truly relax while enjoying a delicious dish and a glass of your favourite wine, or maybe just a nice pot of tea with a slice of cake. Here, you can eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner, as well as fabulous desserts and cake; little ones are catered for too with a special menu just for them. Plus, if you have a gluten intolerance, there isn’ t just one dish that will suit you, but a full menu for you to choose from.
THE WHITECLIFFS CAFÉ, SALTDEAN www. whitecliffscafe. co. uk
At Whitecliffs Café you can enjoy a selection of fine dining dishes from Italy, Greece and Spain, along with a tasty helping of British cuisine too. This is an adventurous and colourful menu that includes some truly memorable dishes including Portuguese tapas and one of the best breakfasts you’ ll find along the coast.
The food served includes hot smoked salmon lasagne with a fennel, dill and walnut salsa; chicken, ham and leek pie with seasoned vegetables and creamy mash; and warm asparagus and broccoli spear salad with puy lentils, bacon, poached egg and hazelnuts.
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