This beautiful seaside restaurant is known for its lunch and dinner menu so we gave it a try for breakfast. Compared to other places, the breakfast menu is short and the food was okay. The espresso was excellent but they should think about expanding their breakfast menu if they want to be competitive with other fine places in the area. The sausage sandwich was tasty but it was like eating a hot dog on sliced bread. read more

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The Regency is a British fish & chips restaurant along the coast run by Italians. The fare was alright but nothing special -- more heavy and saucy vs. having as much flavor. The restaurant interior is nice and relaxing and fun to be in, at least. Feel free to visit, but don't go out of your way for it in my opinion. read more

Regency Restaurant - The fish & chips and the fish pie - Seafood Near Me - Brighton, BNH

Meh. My husband and I went here. He had lobster thermidore and I had the whole crab salad. The salad seemed a bit lazy to me: literally a whole shelled crab laying on top of a bed of greens, served with oil and vinegar. Overall: bland and lazy. I've never had lobster thermidore, but if what they serve is representative of lobster thermidore tastes like, I'll pass. read more

I love this place. The food is soo good, I always order either cod or salmon. It's so juicy and rich ughhh. The service is good with no long wait and the ambiance is amazing. So fancy and beautiful!! read more

It was packed on a Wed night but they were able to seat me regardless. Could tell it was a classic institution- old school seafood restaurant with a older crowd but without the price tag you'd expect. Had the grilled whole sea bream with chips and salad- delicious, no-fuss, just honest to goodness seafood with generous portion! So what if it's not right on the water- I'll take this place over other tourist traps any day and will definitely come back next trip;) read more

First time visiting this place and I'm glad we did! Came here during a day trip to Brighton after reading some great reviews online. It was a Saturday at the beginning of summer, so the place was super busy but we had made a reservation and were quickly seated. We started with an appetizer of fresh oysters. They were delicious and briny. After that we all ordered different dishes including the seafood spaghetti and the extravagant shellfish platter. Everyone really enjoyed their food and it was fun sharing. The waitstaff was excellent and was some of the best I encountered in a casual restaurant in England. They were friendly, professional and quick as they could be despite the Regency being so crowded. I would say this place is a must visit for anyone going to the shore! read more

Regency Restaurant - Seafood spaghetti... yum! - Seafood Near Me - Brighton, BNH

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Eh the foods just ok. That's what most of us think. We didn't even finish most of the food. I've had much better fish n chips place. This place is overrated. read more

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Not that many vegetarian items on the menu besides a few fruit or veg starters, salads (green and greek) and sides (mushy peas, fries, onion rings) and maybe a pasta dish. Good value and service. Note: If you like seafood (like my other dinner companions) then this restaurant might deserve a 3 or 4. read more

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If your looking for a bite to eat on Brighton's Victorian seafront, that has a bit of history and class the regency restaurant is the place. Its a breath of fresh air in a sea of tacky shops and fried food outlets. Its a really traditional old style Brit restaurant with 'catch of day' boards and decor in keeping with its historic roots. The Regency has been serving food since the 1930s and has a place in the hearts of all Brighton fish lovers. the restaurant has on street seating which gives it a give of a continental feel, its a fab venue to soak up some rays. Its a great place to take visitors from abroad to give them a real taste of Britain. read more

Regency Restaurant - www.theregencyrestaurant.co.uk - Seafood Near Me - Brighton, BNH

excellent food, nice location, friendly service, reasonable prices ... a real recommendation! (there's a reason why it's the best visited restaurant in that area! read more

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I was hoping for better, why places like this take custom for granted? Fish full of bones, with skin left on, disappointing. read more

Regency Restaurant - Tasty Scallops with Chillis - Seafood Near Me - Brighton, BNH

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Nice food loved it so much but service... not so good...so rude!!! been ignored for 5 minutes by entering the restaurant and the long time for ordered the food and paid... just too busy and not enough staff maybe read more

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I came here after reading a recommendation somewhere, and I honestly regret it. After being seated, I was ignored for about 15 minutes before someone asked if I'd ordered yet, when I hadn't even been given any water... I ordered the deep fried seafood platter, which came out very quickly. But it was bland, unsalted...had a ridiculous amount of fried sardines (which I don't recall being listed on the menu?) and ONE fried prawn. It honestly just all felt like a joke. £12 all for a pretty mediocre meal really. read more

Regency Restaurant - Deep fried seafood platter - Seafood Near Me - Brighton, BNH

The food very good. We got fish and chip, and other dish is seafood platter(fired), both dishes are good and we loved them. We sat outside,got to view the nice view with nice weather, a bit like on the beach..... read more

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One of the rudest service waiters I've ever met. The food was alright but the experience was ruined by one of my rudest waiters I've seen and met. The middle aged man clearly has no manners and he single handedly destroyed the experience of the meal. I hope the management can take some actions towards him before he disgust even more paying customers. Otherwise the food was good read more

This is a casual seafood restaurant. Nothing, fancy but long on quality. Kids menu is very adequate. I had a Seabream special, my wife a seafood risotto. The fish was very fresh, perfectly done and very reasonably priced. I ordered the house white, which was not extraordinary. We split the profiteroles, which were satisfying. The service is friendly and warm. The ambiance is not pretentious, but clean and welcoming. A great find. read more

This restaurant is full of crumbly charm and stunning views over Brighton seafront, situated on the corner of Regency Square, it was one I sadly overlooked. The outside and decor put me off. For a city by the sea - there ain't many good fish and seafood eateries around! Especially not reasonably priced ones! We have so much gaudy tat along our coast, I lumped the Regency Restaurant in to this category. It doesn't look as if it's had a good lick of paint in a good few many years, but this adds to the authentic humbleness of the place. Came here for a spot of light lunch and was pleasantly surprised by warm, friendly waiters, tasty coffee and good, honest, hearty food. I went for 2 starters of a prawn cocktail and moules mariniere. Extremely generous portion sizes and robust, tasty flavourings, yay! My companion went for scampi and chips which was also a big hit. The bill was a happy affair - I think the whole lot came to about £20 including drinks. Will definitely be back. Next time the seafood platter better watch out! read more

This restaurant was probably one of the best meals I have ever had in England so far. My friends and I made a day trip to Brighton and had to end our trip with a bang. My friends who studied abroad in Sussex also suggest me to come here for dinner. We ordered the seafood risotto and prawns. The portions were huge and filled us enough for the night to not have room for desserts. I suggest visitors to come here if they want a GOOD meal to satisfy their seafood cravings. If you're sick of sandwiches, fish n chips, overpriced meals...COME HERE! read more

As three hungry college students, my friends and I were easily lured in by the promise of a full meal- including seafood and chips!- for under 10 pounds. However, the service was so poor we considered challenging the 12.5% service charge. It began with the waiter pressuring us to order a starter after we'd already ordered out mains. When we convinced him we truly just wanted the food we ordered, we enjoyed the beautiful view from our table. The food came out in reasonable time, considering how crowded it was. After three attempts to get silverware (napkins never appeared), we tucked into delicious, fresh seafood- salmon/chips/salad, prawn spagetti, and garlic prawns/chips/salad for myself. After a few bites, however, the waiter came back and removed my plate (mid-bite), saying it was for someone else. I told him is already touched and eaten part of the food; I was told it didn't matter. 5 minutes later, the same plate was brought back with the right number of prawns this time (according to the waiter). The good was very good, but by no means the best seafood I've ever tasted. The chips were a bit sub-par, but good still because they're chips. Our plates were removed perhaps 10 minutes after we finished. Then the waterjug. Then the catsup, etc. Our attempts to ask for the check we're all ignored. 30 minutes later, the waiter asked of we wanted dessert. We said no. ANOTHER 30 minutes later, one of my friends actually had to go find the waiter and ask for the check. 15 minutes later, we finally had the check carelessly tossed on the table without a second glance. Overall: solid food, great price, gorgeous location- dreadful service, perhaps particularly for those without the budget for starters and desserts. Can't earnestly recommend. read more

Exactly what you want in a typical British fish and chip shop, although it would be nice if it was on the beach and not next to the busy main road. Nonetheless, there are great views of the beach, pier and sea from the tables. I think they should stick to what they do best; fish and chips rather than try and please the masses with a bigger menu including roast dinners and pasta - no need. I certainly wouldn't come here for anything but haddock and chips. While the restaurant is a little dated and has a bit of a grubby/dirty feel with sticky menu's and cheap tables, crockery and cutlery it all adds to the experience! The batter is just right - crunchy and not too greasy and the fish just melts in your mouth. The chips are classic English chips - fat, soft/a little soggy, but delicious. I always get a side of baked beans as I'm not a fan of mushy peas and you have to smother the plate in salt, vinegar and ketchup! There is nothing more traditional and British and its fantastic. read more

I guess we'll start at the beginning... It's Brighton, it's about quarter to nine, 0 degrees and we're starvin' marvin. The bitter wind nipped at our faces like a small squirrel chomping on a chestnut. 100 yards we paced with nothing but disappointment emanating from the sad and tacky shop-fronts of Brighton's illustrious seafront. The evening approached the early hours of the midnight and we began to lose hope of finding a fish and chip shop to suit our needs (a casual place, with excellent atmosphere and good food). From our right, a glow of homely light, which beckoned us from the frozen night and into a cosy place where we could have a bite. We were greeted by a fish and chip fairy who fluttered around using her cod-scaled wings. "Arhh wondering travellers are you? What takes your fancy? A table for two?" We nodded and she exclaimed, "To the back we will go, come on through!" Sitting down at our little table, we were met by the one and only Fabio. Who knew he was a waiter in Brighton? We ordered our fish and chips, with the option of different fish (obviously went with cod). It took a long time for the food to come out as some orders got mixed up in the back, but hey, it happens. We were entertained by the family of 6 that seemed to have ordered the entire menu. So, as plate after platter after bowl of food came out for them, we were sitting, hungry and tired for our meal. Finally, with help from our friend, Fabio, (whose famous, long, blonde locks are still impeccably maintained.. probably with some sort of argan oil) our food was delivered. The fish was the biggest piece of fish we had ever encountered and we have seen lots of fish in our time, let me tell you. Cutting to the chase (or the tail lol) it was an ok bit of cod, but the batter could have been a little bit crispier and the same really goes for the chips. They were a bit on the soggy side. It felt a bit like it was rushed because they forgot about our order but it still filled the hunger holes that had developed. Not content with being little piggies, we wanted to move up to the realm of being big piggies. We both ordered desserts: one treacle and one brownie. Both were probably thrown into the microwave right after we ordered, but hey, they were alright. In conclusion... it was alright 3 out of 5 stars. Probably would have been 4 if Fabio would have taken the time to sign my book. read more

When my in laws came to visit, they said that they wanted to go out for seafood. I had always heard that Regency was meant to be good so I thought that we should give it a go. When we arrived there was a bit of a long wait. Once we got seated the service was quite good - well, the waiting staff were nice, but the food took an incredibly long time to get to us. They also committed the cardinal sin of serving some people's food at vastly different times to everyone else's. When the food eventually arrived it was very nice. It's just a pity that service was very slow. read more

My partner had the fish and chips which he said were the best he had ever had. This alone is probably a reason to come to the Regency. I had the trout amadin which was not the classic French preparation of butter sauce and almonds but a whole fried trout. Not necessarily bad but it came sans sauce and was slightly overcooked. It wasn't great although the servings were massive. read more

This is probably the best the fish and chips can get, at least in Brighton I believe. But the place has also lots of other sea treats, so if you are looking for more exquisite meal it should also satisfy your demands. The location must be quite conveniant, although right now as the construction of i360 is still in progress the view of the see is somewhat restricted by lots of cranes and other equipment. But if you prefer to stay indoors, the restaurant has much more places there and the interior is also neat. I got the impression that the staff is a bit fluffy although they were very friendly. Maybe the problem wasn't really the waiting staff but rather some issues in the kitchen as I saw an announcement that they were looking for an experienced chef. However once the food arrived you are pretty much settled and there is nothing to complain about. And as I said at the beginning, their fish and chips are great. Full stop. read more

I have been going to the Regency for years, its a great place to go to if you love fish and you need a good atmosphere to spend time in. What else would you ask for from a place with such a great location and sea views. You would straggle to find better than this privately owned restaurant to eat at. I quote "privately" meaning better service and your voice is always heard if you aren't happy with anything in particular. read more

Recently visited this eatery when my family visited on a warm Saturday afternoon. The location is excellent right on the seafront and this clearly popular establishment had a large queue and a reasonable wait to be seated. This is taken as a good sign and after a short wait we as a group of four were seated outside, which given the warm climate was fantastic. The menu was extensive and the fish and seafood looked superb. The portion sizes are on the large side and the food clearly very fresh and tasted of the sea. My only complaint upon which one star is lost is that the service was on the slow side. Food came at different times and some members had to wait whilst others had their food. Normally this would be OK, but when the wait is over 5mins then the issue needs to be addressed. Shame as it was the only thing to let an otherwise perfect meal down. read more

I used to go here a lot growing up and was worried that my memories of how great it was would turn out to be disappointed. But no! Firstly, it's still fun to sit outside and look across at the sea and West Pier. Secondly, the fish and chips were great - very fresh, light and crispy batter. I don't think I've had skate before and it was so rich and tasty - almost like shellfish. Very friendly and efficient service too. So nice to relive my happy childhood memories! read more

When you go to the British seaside, one thing springs to mind. Not nudist beaches, or tropical sun...fish and chips! What better way to come celebrate a day and night in Brighton with proper fish and chips. Except, the Regency doesn't just do fish and chips. It does proper food, numerous different choices of fish with a multitude of different sides available. Something the local chippy can't facilitate! They also do pickled eggs - BONUS! I opted for the Deep Fried Platter (yes, how unhealthy!), which contained cod, prawns, whitebait, calamari and good old fish fingers, alongside some chips, mushy peas, pickled eggs and curry sauce! The proper way! It was delightful, and to my surprise came only to £8.95 for what one could presume to be a trough! read more

This was the last stop on our Yelp field trip to Brighton, and unfortunately (for me) it was extremely disappointing. When you go to the coast, you want some good fish and chips. We headed here for them. The restaurant itself is very cool. The high ceiling and chandelier were two highlights of the decor. It's very retro (as in, old), but it was still charming. Unfortunately, that's about as far as the charm went. The food, well, it was pretty abysmal (for me, others seem to enjoy theirs). I had cod and chips. The cod was full of bones. One mouthful I had to pick at least four out of my mouth. That's not something you want when you have fish and chips. It wasn't just mine either, a couple of the other pieces of fish at the table had a few bones as well. (Although I think mine had the most, about eight by the time I stopped eating the fish.) The batter was soggy. It wasn't greasy, but it wasn't light and crisp either. If the batter was light and crisp and delicious, I'd be willing to overlook some bones. The chips were good, but nothing special. I hate to say it but the chippy near my place does a better job (and it's in Enfield). The side order of mushy peas was incredibly tiny. It did have amazingly cheap prices though. So that's something it had going for it. I probably wouldn't go back if I were in Brighton though. If this really is the best fish and chips in Brighton, then Brighton really needs to up their game. The fish and chips in Cornwall is exponentially better. read more

The Regency Restaurant boasts a great spot for admiring the blues of the Channel outside, a wonderful spacious interior, disappointing fish 'n chips and even worse onion rings. It's the food that drags down the experience here. As Grant T says, the best fish and chips tend to be found on the coast (and logically too, as the fish doesn't get any fresher). When perfectly cooked, the fresh fish should fall apart in your mouth. And the batter should be flexible yet crunchy. Not here though: my fish had loads of bones, didn't taste great and the batter was greasy. The mushy peas were in a small portion and merely okay. The onion rings were awful. Super-greasy, with rather odd taste to them. Definitely the worst I've ever had. Worth visiting for the views and a drink maybe. But steer clear of the fish 'n chips and onion rings. read more

I was told that The Regency was the "best fish and chips in Brighton". Being a huge fan of lofty statements, I decided to prove said person wrong. But in my limited experience of Brighton, I have to say -- this is pretty accurate. It's a humble, but generally busy and popular fish place. Most of the people in my party ordered oysters to start with but I'm not that brave. I had the fruits de mer, a nice little platter of wonderful sea creatures like squid and clams. Yum. I then dared to dream and had the daily special of Sea Bream. Little did I know I'd be receiving a whole fish on my plate, head and tail and teeth and eyeballs and all. But hey, at least I knew it was fresh and real! And might I add DELICIOUS. It's worth it to spring the extra ££s for the specials of the day. The fish and chips I saw around me looked good, but nothing spectacular. read more

Definitely one of the best restaurants in the areas for two reasons: prices are good and services is fast. The place was a noisy because of a big group with kids but besides that, everything was good. I had a big fried cod with fries and it was only 7.50. Not many beers options but the wine menu is quite extensive. read more

I had my first ever lobster thermador in here a long time ago when there wasn't a recession on the go and it was so nice. Sitting outside in the sunshine watching the people walk by on the seafront you feel a long way from England. The service is really good in here and they do pride themselves on it. The prices aren't cheap but worth every penny. They also serve a fantastic seabass in here and always have a specials board advertising what evers fresh in that day. This is an ideal place to take someone for some typical English food. read more

The servers were really sweet here! I tried some of the fish and chips, calamari, and the cheesecake with fruits. It was really nice! The atmosphere of the place feels very English as well; it's bright, spacious, cozy and homely inside. read more

The Regency is one of two seafood resturants that are next to each other on Brighton seafront between Brighton Pier and the ruins of the West Pier. The location is on Kings Road at the southern end of Preston Street, a road which is densely packed with restaurants. The atmosphere is simple and unfussy and the staff are attentive but not overly so. It is the perfect place for a Sunday lunch on a stormy day looking out over the English channel. Parking is available adjacent in the form of an underground car park on Regency Square. The Regency specialises in seafood and particularly worth a mention are the exceptionally large platters, with both a cold and warm varieties available. Much of the fish is locally supplied and very fresh. The wine selection is fairly classic and there is bound to be something to please every taste. read more

The service with the eccentric manager/owner calling me Papa and the quality sea food makes this place a must visit if you are in Brighton and a regular affair if you live there. Fresh sea food and a great selection to choose from. Wifey and I had the calamari provencal and grilled sardines to start with. I had the lobster thermidor and she had the grilled sea bass. Home made Tiramisu to squeeze it all in. Yum yum and yum again. A little uncreative with the salads that come with the dishes but the fun party atmosphere with the good service makes up for it all. And its cheap too. read more

What a amazing meal~~ I love the chocolate brownie and the seafood risotto. If without ice cream and shrimp, they would be much better!!! I bloody recommend chocolate brownie and the seafood risotto and seafood spaghetti I deffo gonna come here next time. read more

Regency Restaurant - Soooooo good~~ bloody recommend it. it's seafood spaghetti - Seafood Near Me - Brighton, BNH

Excellent food, excellent service. Fish was fresh and everything is (they say) sustainably caught. Great view on the sea. The dining room is high ceilinged and chandeliered, like an old French bistro, very pleasant atmosphere. It wasn't busy when we went, so no issues with service. Highly rated. read more

No frills seafood, expeditious Service, good housewines. Mussels very good, Dover Sole to the point, halibut very good! Company was very satisfied with cheese and creme brulé. We'll be back! read more

Regency is really a nice place for seafood. We had the platter which is very satisfying :) Recommended to visit while you are in Brighton. Nice place and the waiters are very friendly too. For more of what we think of the place you can check out what we wrote on our personal blog. We keep track of where we went and what eat so everyone can have some idea of what normal travelers think and feel of a place :) A lot of pixs of the food at Regency too so you will know what we had and what we think of them. Tell us your experience if you have been there or going there yea. http://meetmeinnottingham.blogspot.com/2009/06/regency-restaurant-brighton.html read more