Best Restaurants in Eastbourne

In total, there are 2 award winning restaurants in Eastbourne, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Eastbourne? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in Eastbourne is The Mirabelle Restaurant at The Grand Hotel (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Hrvoje Loncarevic serves up award winning Modern British Cuisine. The Mirabelle Restaurant at The Grand Hotel currently holds 2 AA Rosettes.

There are currently no restaurants holding a Michelin Star in Eastbourne and indeed no restaurants at all in this location listed in the Michelin Guide; perhaps the Michelin inspectors will visit soon!

There are currently 2 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Eastbourne consisting of 1 restaurant holding 2 AA Rosettes and 1 restaurant holding 1 AA Rosette.

Situated in the picturesque county of East Sussex on the south coast of the United Kingdom, Eastbourne proudly cradles an impressive variety of culinary delights in its heart. This seaside resort town is renowned for its Victorian architecture and, equally, for its efflorescence in the food scene over the past decades. Embellished with a varied blend of international and local British cuisines incorporated harmoniously in its tapestry of dining venues, Eastbourne is a gustatory jewel that caters to diverse palates – be they connoisseurs of fine dining or gourmets with a penchant for casual bites. Walking through Eastbourne's lively streets unfurls a gastronomic journey nearing a century in the making. The town's food story is steeped in legacy and tradition, with the culture of cafe terraces, tearooms, and fish-and-chat shops stretching back to its Victorian heyday. Modern Eastbourne, however, amalgamates this heritage beautifully with contemporary, cutting-edge culinary experiences. In recent years, it has witnessed an influx of a plethora of eateries bringing a much-coveted contemporary twist to the town's dining scene. From Michelin-starred establishments to charming gastropubs and waterfront restaurants offering the freshest seafood imaginable, Eastbourne is a veritable paradise for food aficionados. What tantalises the palate varies from the robust flavours of local, organic Sussex produce to sophisticated European gastronomy. The Eastbourne food story certainly transcends generations, making this coastal gem a buzzing culinary hotspot in the United Kingdom.