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A photo of Thai Terre - East Dean restaurant
1. Thai Terre - East Dean
4.7
Exceptional(394)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Eastbourne
Booked 3 times today
Thai Terre is located opposite the village green in the picturesque South Downs village of East Dean, close to Birling Gap and three miles west of Eastbourne. At first a Thai restaurant may seem out of keeping with the flint-walled cottages and the well-kept traditional English village common, but this pairing reflects the driving principle of Thai Terre – to take the best the South Downs can provide and add an exotic twist to create something really special.
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2. Glasshouse
new
3.7
Very Good(116)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Eastbourne
Booked 11 times today
Glass House is a fresh new seaside restaurant / café that aims to regenerate the pavilion building and surrounding Redoubt Gardens. Returning it into a destination for community and visitors to eat, meet, relax and celebrate.It is dedicated to bolstering both Eastbourne’s community and heritage, showcasing local produce and culture whilst allowing residents and visitors to enjoy the spectacular views of our beautiful seafront.
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3. The Rainbow
4.0
Excellent(738)
Price: Moderate
• British • Eastbourne
Booked 5 times today
In showing this building some love, local businesswoman Shoes Simes has said that she hopes to help make her pub more food-led and family-friendly. In doing so she hopes to turn this local building of historical importance into an establishment for local families and friends to enjoy together. It all started 13 years ago when she first saw the building and she knew straight away that this was the pub for her and finally her dreams have come true, with a full refurbishment, this pub is now ready to be revealed to Eastbourne in all its glory. Once functioning as an old Moot Court, eventually turning into a restaurant in the 1970s, before it boomed as a pub trading as The Rainbow. It eventually changed to The Counting House and saw a new lease of life as the garden grew to be a popular haunt of all in old town. Returning with a change of name to the older style of The Rainbow, and with it a focus on food again. For outdoor reservations, please contact the restaurant directly.
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4. Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Eastbourne
4.6
Exceptional(910)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary British • Eastbourne
Booked 22 times today
The (self-proclaimed) sunniest place in the UK and who are we to argue with that? Factor fifty fabulous, Bill’s Eastbourne sits in the heart of the town, so take your pick from a shady spot inside or alfresco dining. Ps. Sandy feet welcome.
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5. 5th Avenue Restaurant & Bar
4.6
Exceptional(101)
Price: Moderate
• Grill • Eastbourne
We are an elegant restaurant and bar based in Eastbourne town centre. We serve steaks, burgers, seafood, cocktails and much more.
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6. Verandah Bar & Restaurant - York House Hotel
2.9
(9)
Price: Moderate
• British • Eastbourne
The Verandah Restaurant offers a dinner menu with modern British fayre using locally sourced seasonal ingredients where possible and incorporating a grill section for those wanting something more ‘rustic’.
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7. Thai Marina
4.7
Exceptional(1593)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Eastbourne
Booked 11 times today
Thai Marina is situated at The Waterfront at Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne and serves modern Thai cuisine in a traditional setting. The menu has all the classics you'd except such as Green Curry or Pad Thai as well as newer dishes such as Lamb Cutlets or Tamarind Sea Bass. In the summer months, enjoy alfresco dining all day and through the evening and on the weekends enjoy the Thai summer barbecue by the waterside.
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8. Callenders
4.6
Exceptional(208)
Price: Moderate
• British • Hailsham
Callenders is a modern , casual style dining bistro. From a romantic meal for two, to a celebration dinner for forty. The best of local produce cooked to order for you. The surroundings are relaxed and easy going. Large potted plants occupy the free spaces and original water-colours by local artists hang on the walls. Table tops are bare and minimalist set with condiments, cutlery and fresh cut flower stems. Old dishes make a fresh return, and modern classics like Thai-Style Chicken sit comfortably along-side Braised Beef Cheeks with roast potatoes and gravy.Steaks are good too and a full Char-grill section on the menu features locally shot Venison and a selection of beef cuts; T bone, Fillet and Sirloin. As you would expect all desserts and pastries are made in house, with a definite focus on classic British desserts, steamed Treacle Sponge, Crème Brule, Apple Tart, Queen of Puddings and a really beautiful creamed rice dessert served with a mango sorbet are often on the menu.

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  • Donna
    East Sussex •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    A perfect experience. The lady taking our order was so helpful and smiley, order taken and within a few minutes the food was on our table. It was delicious, husband had the brunch and I had the french toast with bacon. Food was plentiful and tasted wonderful! Probably the best latte I've had!! Our bill was so reasonable for what we ate. Will definitely be back very soon... 10/10
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    GlasshousePrice: Expensive• Bistro• Eastbourne
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    3.7
  • Ivor
    Kent •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 9 Dec 2024
    A lovely Christmas Dinnwr 🎄 We were shown to a lovely quiet table near to a super warm log fire 🔥 To be fair it was a Monday night and the pub was pretty quiet anyway. There was no problem taking our two dogs who were provided a bowl of water. The food was delicious 😋 and very generous portions. The dogs enjoyed sharing some of the pigs in blankets 🐷 No problem at all with the very helpful table service. It eas an enjoyable night out and great value
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    The RainbowPrice: Moderate• British• Eastbourne
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    4
  • ChrisVIP
    Brighton •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 8 Dec 2024
    Family get together and pre Christmas shopping breakfast. Good atmosphere, good food, great service by Lucy. All in all a great experience and will return:
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    Bill's Restaurant & Bar - EastbournePrice: Moderate• Contemporary British• Eastbourne
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    4.6
  • Craig
    Kent •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 30 Nov 2024
    We both had the Rump steak was so tender and delicious. Great lil spot
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    5th Avenue Restaurant & BarPrice: Moderate• Grill• Eastbourne
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    4.6
  • Jacquie
    Brighton •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 24 Oct 2024
    Why have I not been before? What a fantastic restaurant. Staff were genuinely friendly. Food absolutely delicious & reasonably priced. I'll definitely return & I've already recommended to family & friends. Thank you for such a lovely experience. Jacquie
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    Thai Terre - East DeanPrice: Moderate• Thai• Eastbourne
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    4.7

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