Best Lunch Restaurants in St Leonards-On-Sea

13 restaurants available nearby

1. The Royal

4.7

Exceptional(64)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • St Leonards-On-Sea

Booked 7 times today

The Royal is operated by James Hickson, who has a solid hospitality background having learned his trade at well-loved restaurants and gastropubs including St John, Great Queen Street, The Canton Arms and Moro. James is hands-on at the pub, overseeing the relaxed yet lively atmosphere, friendly service and sophisticated food and drink. The kitchen is led by head chef, Andrew Taylor-Gray, who has previously worked at Petersham Nurseries, Hix and The Canton Arms.The Royal has been included in the Michelin Guide since February 2020 with Bib Gourmand status, which we have maintained ever since.A welcoming gastropub for locals and visitors alike in St. Leonards-On-Sea and Hastings, low-key and down-to-earth, The Royal occupies an historic corner site right opposite St. Leonards Warrior Square station.

2. Colombo 16

4.7

Exceptional(184)

Price: Expensive

• Sri Lankan • St Leonards-On-Sea

Inspired by the diversity of Colombo and England, Colombo 16 brings the essence of modern Sri Lanka to Marine Court, the historic Grade II-listed Art Deco building on the shores of St Leonards-On-Sea. By day we offer fusion lunch with some traditional Sri Lankan options, by night contemporary curries, short eats and desserts intended for sharing. Our dishes are based on family recipes, modernised with an ingredient-led approach sourcing locally and importing weekly from Sri Lanka.

3. First In Last Out

4.8

Exceptional(189)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Hastings

Booked 4 times today

The First In Last Out (FILO), is a family run free-house in the Old Town of Hastings. Alongside our award winning beer, we serve quality food prepared from scratch. We offer lunch and dinner everyday, including our ever popular Tapas night (Monday), Indian Thali (Thursday) and Sunday roasts.The brewery is located just two minutes away from the pub, where we produce five regular ales using a full mash-tun process. We love live music and host regular Sunday evening gigs, of which details can be found on our website.The pub is popular with locals and tourists alike, who love to get cosy in our booth seating or warm up on cold winters' days around our unique central fireplace.Dogs and children are most welcome.

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4. The Crown Hastings

4.8

Exceptional(1150)

Price: Moderate

• British • Hastings

Booked 13 times today

The Crown is an independently run award-winning freehouse in the heart of Hastings Old Town, open at 11am every day. Our kitchen is open 12-4, 5 till 9. We serve modern British food in a friendly informal environment using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. We create dishes from scratch, including homemade bread, fish from the surrounding seas and seasonal veg.We serve local real ales & craft beers, wine and a specialist gin and whisky selection and delicious coffee.'High Top Tables' refers to our high tables with bar stools. You can book a table for drinks only.Dogs are welcome, 'paws on the floors' please.Children welcome, we have a kids menu.For allergies & intolerances, please let your server know before ordering. We serve our full menu on a Sunday, but it is not a traditional roast dinner. Please call us if you are running later than your booked time.Table bookings for 2 hours for up to 4ppl; 3 hours for 5+ people. Tables from 7pm onwards are for whole evening.

5. The Cove

4.6

Exceptional(60)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Pett

Booked 6 times today

In sleepy Fairlight, on the edge of the Firehills, The Cove is an independently run freehouse serving locals, wanderers and gastronauts alike. Halfway between Hastings and Rye, The Cove is the perfect stop after a walk across the local beaches and coastal paths of East Sussex. We have a fire for the winter nights, a garden for summer days, and a friendly bar waiting to welcome you. Originally a hotel, the building sat empty for several years until 2022, when the Cove was renovated, restored and reopened with a new lease of life. It has quickly gained a reputation for excellent, elevated pub food with local chef and restauranteur Nick Hales leading the kitchen.In 2023 it was featured on The Times 50 Best Summer Pubs, and given a glowing review by Grace Dent in The Guardian Observer.

6. Undercliffe House

4.6

Exceptional(278)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Hastings

Established in 2003, we are a unique restaurant opposite the Hastings Aquarium. Come and visit us for great fresh food! Please note that in order to maintain social distancing between tables and to try to keep all our diners happy we cannot guarantee that requests for tables in particular areas of the restaurant will be accommodated.Please note that buggies, pushchairs, strollers, prams etc. will not be permitted inside the restaurant unless they are folded and can be stored so as to not obstruct the free movement of staff and diners.Bookings for 5 or more people should be made directly to the restaurant.

7. La Delizia

4.8

Exceptional(52)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hastings

Booked 2 times today

La Delizia, meaning ‘The Delight’, inspired by delis and eateries in Positano and Amalfi, offers authentic, specialist Italian food and drink, to take home or eat in. Featuring fresh Whitstable oysters, calamari, pasta, an authentic meat and cheese counter serving paninis and Antipasti selections, as well as Italian delights such as ‘Crema di Caffé’ an Iced Coffee dessert, fresh orange juice, and so much more.

8. Yates Hastings

4.2

Awesome(4)

Price: Moderate

• British • Hastings

Yates, Hastings is a town-centre bar with a real passion for its customers. Breakfast is served every day from 9am, and then our main menu is served until 10pm seven days a week. Sunday Roast is available every Sunday from midday.Young diners are spoilt for choice, with a super children’s menu. We are a five minutes’ walk from the train station, the seafront and all town attractions.We are also proud to be a Cask Marque Accredited Pub serving Real ale.Yates is the only bar in Hastings to show both Sky Sports and BT Sport so you can catch all the major sporting events on our screens whilst enjoying great value food and drinks!We are open until 3am every Thursday, Friday & Saturday night with some of the UK's top DJ's playing the biggest chart anthems & party classics to keep you entertained!

9. Sobremesa

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3.7

Very Good(3)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Bexhill-On-Sea

There is no equivalent word in English, though the concept is simple: Sobremesa is the time you spend at the table after you’ve finishing your meal... WE ARE A FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED RESTAURANT That means you are welcomed to our house and served as part of our family. Sobremesa's mission is to showcases South American cuisine. We draw on origins and influences from various regions of South America, combine them with quality local produce and refined / advance culinary techniques to create an adventurous combination of flavors, textures and playful sensations for the palate. Our menu is based on sharing. We want you to have a wonderful time with us and that is why we’ve created a little Latin America in the heart of Bexhill for you to feel transported 13,000 km into the Latin traditions and enjoy the best meal in a pleasant relaxing atmosphere.

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10. The Relais Cooden Beach

4.2

Awesome(308)

Price: Moderate

• English • Bexhill-On-Sea

Booked 9 times today

The Relais is named in honour of our motorsports heritage and the menus celebrate our seaside location.Just steps from the beach, The Rally Restaurant enjoys the best views in the house and a spacious terrace for seasonal al fresco dining. Enjoy fresh and seasonal menus including the ‘catch of the day’ supplied by our local Sussex fishermen. Our menus change with the season with a focus on fish and seafood and locally sourced ingredients. Open all day and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and afternoon tea - whether you’re gathering with friends for a long lazy lunch or celebrating a milestone occasion with family and loved ones, The Rally Bar & Grill is the perfect location to dine, relax and create lasting memories.

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David
Norfolk/Suffolk •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
When you're looking for something deliciously different or authentically Sri Lankan then this is the place to go. Great food, great atmosphere and great service.
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Colombo 16Price: Expensive• Sri Lankan• St Leonards-On-Sea
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4.7
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Laurence
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was very well prepared and presented, the service was attentive and not overbearing, this is the third time we have eaten here and it certainly doesn’t disappoint
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The CovePrice: Moderate• Pub• Pett
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4.6
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Lisa
East Sussex •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I’ve eaten here many times and they never disappoint. Food is amazing and the service is always welcoming, I can not fault it and even a little penguin sat on top of my Christmas pud!
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First In Last OutPrice: Moderate• Pub• Hastings
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4.8
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Lisa
Brighton •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
This is not just gastro pub food, this is a place that creates beautiful well thought out food, generous portion sizes, and extremely great value if you visit midweek and have their fixed price menu. There is always something a little bit different on the menu and that’s what makes it so interesting. Would highly recommend.
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The RoyalPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• St Leonards-On-Sea
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4.7
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Natalie
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The Crown is one of my favourite places to take visitors to Hastings. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Food is always great. And it’s a lovely little pub setting in Hastings old town.
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The Crown HastingsPrice: Moderate• British• Hastings
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4.8

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. The Royal

2. Colombo 16

3. First In Last Out

4. The Crown Hastings

5. The Cove

6. Undercliffe House

7. La Delizia

8. Yates Hastings

9. Sobremesa

10. The Relais Cooden Beach

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