So good. Two words. That's it. Had the kilo of mussels, helped my hubby finish those ---one word,…read moredelicious. And I chose the sole special --were and flaky , ate every bite. Paired the meal with Prosecco and ended with coffee and berry crumble. Fantastic service by Ivan and overall 5 star meal. Highly recommend!

From the outside this restaurant looks deceptively down-market. Inside there is a pleasant ambience…read moreand the menu does have a variety of dishes besides fish. I tried the 'today's special' menu and opted for roasted duck's legs, mashed potato, celeriac and plum sauce. It was absolutely delicious and aesthetically arranged with chives on a square white plate. My partner had the three fish special which she enjoyed equally. To round it off we shared some lumpy-bumpy chocolate cake with cream which was exquisite, not so much a cake, more a melt -in-your-mouth experience - one of the best desserts i've had. The only downside was the 'Pinot Grigot' wine which tasted more like a dry house white. Other than that a most enjoyable meal in a comfortable space in the heart of Hastings old town.

This was our last stop on the way back to the station. And I would probably just have walked past…read moreit if we didn't have a local guide in the know of the best cocktails in town ... from the outside the Old Custom House looks just like all the other seaside restaurants. It really comes into its own when you walk inside - mind you, we still headed back out to sit on the terrace to have our farewell drinks. Quite a few cocktails on the list weren't available on a post-Bank Holiday Tuesday but there's still plenty of choice of unusual concoctions. Good mix of locals and tourists and everyone is super friendly.

amazing food, atmosphere, good quality food, friendly staff, great seafood, good location, Hastings…read moreseafront promenade

A friend and I were spending a long weekend in Hastings, joining others to stay in St Leonards on…read moreSea where we were renting a holiday home for a few days. We arrived into St Leonards Warrior Square station around lunch time and were planning on having lunch before checking in to our accommodation. The point of which is that we walked from the station to the seafront (downhill to the sea, then turn right along the waterfront) to Teddy's Beach Diner. We were here in early November and it was forecast for rain a couple of days before, but on the day it was blue skies and sunshine. Which as it turns out meant that the balcony of Teddy's was a perfect place to perch for a pre-lunch drink and then food in the sunshine. And being on the 'beach' side of the road, the unobstructed views over the water are just amazing. The staff here are just lovely; they were engaging and we had brief but meaningful conversations - even about as mundane a topic as our choice for wine. For one server it was their first day at work. The service was uniformly friendly and efficient at every point. We sat outside but the service included keeping in regular contact with us to ensure that we had everything that we needed. The menu is as the name implies, a Diner style i.e. informal and American influenced. There are some seafood choices available given the seaside location, but as we were planning to have seafood at dinner I went for the more standard burger for lunch. It was very tasty indeed, served on a wooden chopping board. Brioche bun, high stack of (homemade) burger meat with tasty bacon and lovely pickles, and a little tin of fries to the side. My friend had a half rack of ribs, which was plenty big enough for lunch - covered most of the plate! We returned here twice for drinks over the course of the weekend. Sat indoors then as it was later in the day. Tables are a good distance away from each other so no crowded feeling. We even scored some free homemade popcorn with our drinks. Don't often find something for nothing. Prices are very reasonable too - both food and drink. In short this place ticks every box - comfortable, friendly service, amazing views, tasty food and it won't break the bank. Definitely recommend.

This is leagues away from most other Indian restaurants in the area. I went here for a special…read moreChristmas deal they were doing and we were served several courses with a selection of unusual starters including tandoori salmon. It was really tasty and fairly priced for the quality of the food. The service was top notch too. It's located on the Seafront and very close to the town centre.

Jali Indian Restaurant, Hastings New Town. (Approx 5.2 miles from us.)…read moreThey regularly attend the 'Hastings Seafood and Wine festival' which is an excellent introduction to their Seafood Curry's. However, for the full experience, I'd suggest eating at their restaurant. Both visitors and management recommend it!

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very very good food and good serviceread more

Ok , Number two restaurant. Not as bad as lastnights food…read morebut still not very good. Hastings seems to be trying to be like London (small portions big price) why?. The old saying is small profit quick return. Think on all you in Hastings

I don't agree with the other review. It depends on what you're looking for. If you want quantity…read moreover quality then fine go somewhere else but the Black Pearl has become our staple for a good Sunday lunch.

Amazing place with amazing food…read more Beautiful yet simple ambiance and decor Love the burning candles on each table Service was quick and efficient Would definitely come again

A big thanks to Liam and his dad for arranging a seat at their restaurant and for the Champagne,…read morethe service staff were, as always outstanding in this gem of a superb place to come and eat... Always delivers Wayne and Lee

Rocksalt created a perfect evening for us: Amazing food, delicious cocktails, smart friendly…read moreservice. I can't think of anything I'd want to improve on: Fresh local fish, beautifully presented in a friendly atmosphere that can't be duplicated. Well done.

First time visit. Had drinks in the bar before dinner. What can I say? Amazing view from the…read moredeck and a list of interesting drinks to choose from. Dinner was incredible from start to finish. We started with the oysters. They were the best I ever had. So fresh, so good. I chose the lamb for the entree. Never had I ever had such such a tasty lamb dish. I'm afraid I will never have lamb this incredible again. Finished off the dinner with the apple sorbet. Yummy. I am so glad I selected this restaurant. I highly recommend it.

Great food. Terrific service. Our go to for a quick meal with options for everyone- including the…read morevegans?

So, fish (especially fishy fish) is pretty much my culinary kryptonite. It had been decades since…read moreI had been out for "fish and chips". I would rarely try a bite of someone else's order. My response usually ranged from indifference to active dislike. So, when my friends in England suggested fish and chips at Shakey Shakey, my expectations were rather low. Boy, was I ever pleasantly surprised. Every order here is accompanied by a simple lettuce and parsley salad (nice), tomato and cucumber salad (tasty), and cooked onions in a balsamic and oil sauce with spices (frickin' amazing). We also had some sides that included a mildly spicy sausage, pickled onion, mushy peas, and gherkin. All were good. The chips (fries) were tasty, and there were an abundance of them, but I wish I had asked for them to be cooked extra crispy. I had a bite of my friend's haddock. It had good flavor and very good texture. My cod, however, was a blank canvas upon which the very essence of "fish-n-chips" was painted in masterful strokes. It was cooked perfectly, with flaky flesh and crispy batter. The favors were mild, yet thoroughly enjoyable. It was served searingly hot from the fryer, and was as close to perfect as this non-fish aficionado could possibly want. I had expected to tolerate this dish, instead it was the best of its kind I have ever enjoyed. The owner and family were wonderfully friendly. The service was excellent. All this, and pricing that was more than reasonable.

Yep, this place is great. We were wandering along the seafront looking for a place to have our…read morefirst plate of oysters and spotted this place with a few tables out front. Very casual. On the board, they advertise various kinds of oysters, fish and chips and half lobsters. They were out of the cheapest oysters so we got the local tressels, half dozen for £10. Still a good deal as they are much more in London. We also ordered a raspberry wheat beer. As we waited, we spotted the fish and chips which is ENORMOUS. Seriously, if you can, order that too. The half lobster looked pretty good too, and a great deal at £13.50. Our oysters were large, fresh and delicious, so good we came back later for another round. I was thrilled with the place. Definitely would come back for a visit.

A+ casual beachside dining. Sitting back in deck chairs in the sun with fabulous raw oysters, fish…read moreand chips and lobsters. Great experience and a very relaxed atmosphere. They also serve local beers here. I had the kentish ale which was very smooth.