I went there with my colleagues for dinner and the food was really good. The portions are pretty…read morebig so we were almost full after some nibbles and starters (I ordered falafel as a starter but I wouldn't do it again as it was too bland and dry). The food is a mixture of French, Mexican, English, Moroccan cuisines and very nicely presented. The place has only been there for a few months but already seems rather popular. The music suits the interior design (I particularly liked the wall where customers left their thoughts on using a felt pen and the one full of old photos). They have a nice function room upstairs too if you wish to have a private party. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Eastbourne definitely needs more places like this, go and find out for yourselves!

I've been here a couple of times now. The wait staff are always courteous, attentive and welcoming…read more Their lunch and early dinner sets are value for money sets. I especially like the crab mayonnaise in the appetiser list. I was extremely appreciative and taken by surprise the last time I was there. I ordered the moules frites and didn't finish it (quite a bit was left), the waitress noticed it and asked me why. I told her that it wasn't fresh (my friend had the same dish the previous time we were there, so this is a once off event for me) and she immediately took it off my bill. Thumbs up to her!

I've been to Cote Brasserie about 5 times now over the last year and always love the food. Food is…read moredelicious and prepared well. Tuna Nicoise Salad, Steak Frites and Chicken dishes are all exceptionally good. Good value as well. I definitely recommend it. Service is the only thing holding back a 5 star rating. My experience is the wait staff if always friendly and courteous. There have been a few times though where I have had to wait longer than I wanted (10+ minutes) both to order and to pay the check. If they can get this part corrected, I'd give 5 stars!

I'm a massive fan of Cote and regularly dine at the Brighton restaurant, but have eaten at the…read moreHayward's Heath restaurant twice now and both times have been great. Staff are great, and food is always fresh and tasty! Both times I have booked a table, but it never seems to be that busy so you can risk walking in and just asking for a table. Great access and there is an option for outdoor dining (if the weather is nice that is)

Excellent starters, mains and deserts, with a great bottle of wine and very good service. We'll be…read morereturning soon!

One word: perfection. Out of all the restaurants I have visited in the UK, this restaurant is my…read morefavorite by far. I stopped by while visiting Oxford and this place was a great decision. The fish was delicate and cooked perfectly. The sauces served with the dishes were amazing and complimented the fish. Definitely some of the best fish dishes I've ever had. The bouillabaisse sauce is so deep in flavor. Lastly, the desserts were creative and beautiful to look at.

We visited the brasserie in a group of 26. The restrooms were uncredible dirty. But after…read morecomplaining the crew cleaned it up. So far so good. I had the burger, it wasn't the best but also not the worse. Just too expensive. 15£. The best lemon tarte i've ever had. It's really expensive here. Maybe it's a good place for mussel. Try it by yourself.

I was not expecting too much when my father told me he was treating me to a breakfast in a new…read morechain restaurant that had opened up in Reigate. I was wrong....! It's beautiful inside - really modern, fresh and airy. There are two distinct spaces, the first, which is more of a cosy brasserie, which opens up into a larger restaurant behind. We sat in the cosy first space and had a look at the menus. There's a very decent selection for breakfast and I decided to go for the full English, as I was still nursing the end of a hangover. (it is nearly Christmas after all!) When we ordered, the waitress pointed out a special deal that would save us a couple of quid and was really really helpful when I wanted to know all sorts of annoying details about the breakfast. (How are the sausages cooked, did they have skimmed milk etc etc). She was friendly (as everyone in there was), and took every request seriously and thoughtfully. It didn't feel like anything was too much trouble. When the food came, it was a generous portion and absolutely exquisite. Probably one of the best breakfasts I have ever had. Everything about it was lovely - from the very nice bread, the fantastic sausages, eggs done exactly right and really tasty bacon and tomatoes. To top it off, they give you real heinz ketchup and HP sauce in proper bottles and the coffee was extremely good. (With skimmed milk!!!!) I will definitely return and would like to try it out for supper - apparently it gets very busy in the evening, so booking is essential.

I stopped here for a meal out with my mum and grandma- three generations out to lunch!…read more We had no trouble getting a table although the front section of the restaurant was quite full- I think they reserve the back section for functions or if the front section is completely full, a clever trick so that the place always looks busy but resulted in a bit of a noisy, clattery atmosphere. The service was good, not outstanding as we were left waiting around at the front of the restaurant while staff bustled about but didn't acknowledge us until we were about to leave, but after that we had no problems and the food came out quickly. We all got the lunch deal of 2 courses for 9.95 which I thought was fantastic value. 3 courses for 11.95 was also an option but I knew I wouldn't be able to fit it all in as I always have eyes bigger than my tummy! Mum and I had the steak frites with chips for our mains. The steak was really lovely- a nice minute steak with garlic butter and pepper. Being the glutton that I am I also got a side of peppercorn sauce which made it even yummier but wasn't really needed in the end as the garlic butter gave loads of flavor. I thought the frites, which were American-style thin fries, could have been a little crispier but they were tasty and perfectly salted. My grandma had the cod with ratatouille which she enjoyed as well. I had a lovely medium glass of Merlot with the meal for around 4 pounds if I remember correctly Next up was dessert- I got the chocolate pot with crème fraiche which was totally divine! I ended up mixing the two together for a creamy tangy chocolate bonanza. Really rich, really good. My mum had the peach crumble (for the second time this week- she got the same thing at her last visit apparently!) which was sweet, buttery and came with a nice dollop of vanilla ice cream. Grandma had the crème caramel- light but full of flavor. Overall we really enjoyed the experience and it's fantastic value. Id definitely come here again!

Authentic French brasserie with a great atmosphere and diverse menu. Cote offers a 2 course lunch…read morefor £9.95 and 3 courses for £11.90. The calamari was outstanding as were the sausages with lentils. The haddock was soft and perfectly cooked. Service was fast, friendly and the staff very helpful. A great place for lunch - lots of tables and a huge restaurant upstairs for evening diners.

Part of the French restaurant chain, this Cote is located in a busy area of Farnham. The restaurant…read morehas a great atmosphere, and the waiters are very friendly. However, the food is average. I had the French onion soup for starter. The cheese on top of the soup had hardened, which I didn't enjoy. Then, I had the Breton fish stew for main. It was good, but the tomato sauce overpowered the seafood.

This is a gem of a place right next to the river. Try and imagine the prices you'd pay in London or…read moreKingston in similar proximity to the Thames and then look at the menu here - its so reasonable. The staff are really friendly and down to earth and the surroundings are fantastic, especially when the weathers good. There's loads on the menu from jacket spuds to breaded plaice so if your in a hurry or want a nice long lunch, both are catered for. They do a fantastic full English here too or if your feeling adventurous, I'd recommend the Loch Fyne Kippers. Its fully licensed here and they do serve a really nice South African Merlot for around £12 or of course you can just stick to the Harveys as it hasn't had more than 20 yards to travel!

I think Brasserie is a slightly ambitious term for this place, Cafe would be a far more apt…read moredescription. Brasserie conjures pictures of a cool young couple enjoying a light lunch and a glass of wine, where as in reality you are far more likely to encounter old age pensioners nursing a cup of tea and a sarnie here! Not that there is anything wrong with this, I came here myself the other day and nursed a cup of tea and a slice of carrot cake! The tea was tea and the cake was pretty tasty although the frosting was overly sweetened. Other foods include sandwiches, bagettes, fish and chips, pie and chips etc etc. The food is apparently all homemade and looked reasonably tasty. Situated in a small shopping hall with a food hall, craft shops and gift retailers, there are also said to be good views over the river but we weren't able to see them from where we were sitting. They advertise free wifi but it wasn't working on our visit. Service was a little slow and a little surly. Overall, it's fine for a cake and a cuppa, but there are better options in Lewes if you require something a little more substantial.

Loved this spot while I was traveling over in the UK! We were craving fish and chips and while this…read moreisn't the typical spot that comes to mind, I'm glad we stopped in. It's a bit difficult to find upstairs but it's well appointed and the view of the castle is pretty legit. We tried a couple of apps, both of which were good but the fish and chips were dialed in! Extra crispy chips and nice big piece of fish were complimented by classic mushy peas and a house made tartar sauce. The service was impeccable to top things off. If you are in the area, you should definitely add this to the list of places to try.

Great views and atmosphere can't make up for embarrassing, Aunt Bessie's quality roast…read more Came to The Ivy expecting a refined Sunday roast, but left wondering if I'd accidentally paid £29 for something reheated from the freezer aisle. The roast potatoes were dry, dense, and suspiciously uniform, Aunt Bessie's on an off day. Yorkshire puddings were flavourless and hollow, with that telltale mass-produced texture. Vegetables were minimal and uninspired. The lamb was unseasoned and tough. For a restaurant with The Ivy's name and reputation, this felt rushed, joyless, and deeply underwhelming. No real flavour payoff, and no sign that anyone in the kitchen had any pride in the food they send out. Feels all the more jarring given how beautiful the setting is. This was less "elegant brasserie" and more "supermarket ready-meal with better lighting". I wouldn't return for the roast -- and I wouldn't recommend it.