Best restaurants near me in East Dean, United Kingdom

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1. Thai Terre - East Dean

4.7

Exceptional(398)

££££Price: Moderate

• Thai • Eastbourne

Booked 4 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.

2. Glasshouse

3.8

Excellent(154)

££££Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Eastbourne

Booked 14 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. Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Eastbourne

4.6

Exceptional(918)

££££Price: Moderate

• British • Eastbourne

Booked 14 times today

Formerly an old pub, Bill's Eastbourne restaurant is in a great location, right in the middle of the town, with seating inside and out. The mix of original features and Bill's touches give the restaurant real charm, and make it the perfect place for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between.

4. Dem Shish

4.7

Exceptional(16)

££££Price: Expensive

• Turkish • Eastbourne

Booked 12 times today

Award-winning Turkish eatery for social drinking and dining. First-class Turkish cuisine, signature cocktails are hosted in the finest setting in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

5. The Rainbow

3.5

Very Good(744)

££££Price: Moderate

• British • Eastbourne

Booked 1 time 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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6. 5th Avenue Restaurant & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(104)

££££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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7. 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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8. Old Plough Seaford

4.2

Awesome(6)

££££Price: Moderate

• British • Seaford

The Old Plough is a fantastic and friendly town center pub located in the heart of Seaford. We are proud to be able to offer some amazing meals and fantastic drinks for you to try when you visit us with both friends and family. We have a huge range of premium lagers, cask ales, craft beers, and ciders but we also have a spirit emporium packed with gins, rum, and tequila and we can’t forget our extensive wine list, cocktail sharers, and superb coffee! Our food is all about amazing experiences, fresh steaks of the grill, and burgers however you will find we offer the ‘usual suspects’ some pub classics and lighter dishes too! No matter your Cravings, we know we’ve got something you will just love...

9. Thai Marina

4.7

Exceptional(1626)

££££Price: Expensive

• Thai • Eastbourne

Booked 9 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.

10. Callenders

4.7

Exceptional(213)

££££Price: Moderate

• British • Hailsham

Booked 1 time today

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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Updated on 13/03/2025

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Nicola
London •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Service and portion sizes have improves since opening, lovely new menu. Slightly pricey but great food and location, you get what you pay for.
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GlasshousePrice: Expensive• Bistro• Eastbourne
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3.8
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CaronO
East Sussex •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 Feb 2025
A great place for our birthday celebration. Service and food were excellent and the atmosphere very good.
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Dem ShishPrice: Expensive• Turkish• Eastbourne
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4.7
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Paul
East Sussex •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Feb 2025
Authentic Thai food, lovely staff, quiet family type restaurant overlooking the green in the historic village of East Dean. It's my local Thai restaurant and each time I eat here I'm transported back to the wonderful times I've spent in Thailand. If you're looking for great food, attentive staff and a lovely setting, look no further.
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Thai Terre - East DeanPrice: Moderate• Thai• Eastbourne
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4.7
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East Sussex •1 review
4.0
Dined on 19 Feb 2025
I had the seafood casserole and it was very nice and I would have that again. The only negative is the cost of the drinks.
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The RainbowPrice: Moderate• British• Eastbourne
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3.5
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Geoff
Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
It was Christmas night nothing else was open sp we chose 5th Avenue. Great experience, funky atmosphere and great food and service from people giving up their Christmas Day off
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5th Avenue Restaurant & BarPrice: Moderate• Grill• Eastbourne
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4.6

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1. Thai Terre - East Dean

2. Glasshouse

3. Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Eastbourne

4. Dem Shish

5. The Rainbow

6. 5th Avenue Restaurant & Bar

7. Verandah Bar & Restaurant - York House Hotel

8. Old Plough Seaford

9. Thai Marina

10. Callenders

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