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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