[Food] Up to date restaurant advice......

wellquickwoody · Aug 4, 2019

Me and ‘er indoors are heading back to the UK in September to see friends and family, and grab a little R&R. The fixtures have not been kind but hopefully we will get to see a game or two.

Whilst in Blighty we want to arrange a gathering of folks that are important to us, friends & family etc.. Some of these people will be in their 40’s, some in their 60’s/70’s. They may be travelling from Seaford in the east or Worthing in the west.

The ever changing nature of the restaurant scene makes it very tough to know where to aim for or book for a group meal, even more so when you have been away for a couple of years. Our favourite restaurant was Latinos in Church Road, Hove (will be going there at least twice during trip) but it may be a little expensive for some people, we really would like to go a little further upmarket from Donatello’s (for instance) as we would like a little more space per person and a slightly more discerning clientele.

Probably a Thursday or Friday night, but a lunchtime is not out of the question. Probably Brighton or Hove, but Shoreham is not out of the question. Somewhere between 10-20 covers. Your suggestions please..........

Thank you in advance.

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WATFORD zero · Aug 4, 2019

Over the years, we have found Danny's, Portland road, Hove ideal for this family type of thing. It's Chinese buffet, but cooked to order.

There's normally 25-30 of us, but for a group we've found it excellent. (It's not fine dining, but I've always found company and atmosphere is good for me)

Westdene Seagull · Aug 4, 2019

wellquickwoody said:
Me and ‘er indoors are heading back to the UK in September to see friends and family, and grab a little R&R. The fixtures have not been kind but hopefully we will get to see a game or two.

Whilst in Blighty we want to arrange a gathering of folks that are important to us, friends & family etc.. Some of these people will be in their 40’s, some in their 60’s/70’s. They may be travelling from Seaford in the east or Worthing in the west.

The ever changing nature of the restaurant scene makes it very tough to know where to aim for or book for a group meal, even more so when you have been away for a couple of years. Our favourite restaurant was Latinos in Church Road, Hove (will be going there at least twice during trip) but it may be a little expensive for some people, we really would like to go a little further upmarket from Donatello’s (for instance) as we would like a little more space per person and a slightly more discerning clientele.

Probably a Thursday or Friday night, but a lunchtime is not out of the question. Probably Brighton or Hove, but Shoreham is not out of the question. Somewhere between 10-20 covers. Your suggestions please..........

Thank you in advance.

https://thewitchez.co.uk/

Job done .... thread closed.

WATFORD zero · Aug 4, 2019

Westdene Seagull said:
https://thewitchez.co.uk/

Job done .... thread closed.

I'm guessing (not for the first time) that you have been so desperate to impress, that you have either missed or ignored the requirements definition completely.

Because that is SO slightly more than a Donatello's for a group of 20 :facepalm:

Night night :wave:

Boroseagull · Aug 4, 2019

When visiting Brighton I've always been impressed with Cote Brasserie in Church Street. Nice atmosphere, attentive service, wide menu & reasonable prices. Last time they catered well for a party of 24 people.

zefarelly · Aug 4, 2019

If the weathers good and you head to Shoreham, the Bridge is good with a family group, plenty of quality variation, good service, dark star beer! Great garden.

Wouldn't recommend anywhere else in Shm.

WATFORD zero · Aug 4, 2019

zefarelly said:
If the weathers good and you head to Shoreham, the Bridge is good with a family group, plenty of quality variation, good service, dark star beer! Great garden.

Wouldn't recommend anywhere else in Shm.

Ate there a couple of weeks ago, only 3 of us but very nice. (I had the plaice with capers off the specials) :thumbsup:

Would 20 would be a big group for what is primarily a pub, though ?

And, as mentioned above, Cote is always good for a big group in middle of town.

thedonkeycentrehalf · Aug 4, 2019

We have always found Tosca in Shoreham to be good for people of all ages - it is a good value Italian. They have an area at the front of the restaurant that they can put larger groups in but obviously you need to book in advance - especially for a Friday night.

wellquickwoody · Aug 4, 2019

Thanks for the ideas so far everyone, I had forgotten Cote so definitely a possibility. Any other thoughts gratefully received.

timbha · Aug 4, 2019

Could try Galileo in Woodland Drive if you want free parking and a good atmosphere. Need to book

Nitram · Aug 4, 2019

Another vote for Cote. If we have a group we always seem to end up there as there is a wide choice which seems to suit most tastes. Can get expensive if you go a la carte though. So if price is a consideration go for a set menu which you can get from 12-7pm. There are two types which are worth looking at online. I would also ask if they can give a free drink to your guests.

Westdene Seagull · Aug 5, 2019

WATFORD zero said:
I'm guessing (not for the first time) that you have been so desperate to impress, that you have either missed or ignored the requirements definition completely.

Because that is SO slightly more than a Donatello's for a group of 20

Night night

Sometimes I wonder if you ever get a smack for being so arrogant and know it all. So come on, how does my suggestion not fulfill the brief ?

And for what it's worth, Dannys is very very average - and unless you have an enormous appeitite then it's rather expensive for a very average Chinese.

Westdene Seagull · Aug 5, 2019

timbha said:
Could try Galileo in Woodland Drive if you want free parking and a good atmosphere. Need to book

A good call. Always very friendly and welcoming as well. Decent specials.

CHAPPERS · Aug 5, 2019

It's well worth considering the lunchtime specials at some of the usually less affordable places in town IMO. Weekday set at the Salt Room or the Coal Shed is 20 quid for three courses for example

Latinoamerica also do one, of course, which is a few quid cheaper.

swd40 · Aug 5, 2019

zefarelly said:
If the weathers good and you head to Shoreham, the Bridge is good with a family group, plenty of quality variation, good service, dark star beer! Great garden.

Wouldn't recommend anywhere else in Shm.

Then you obviously have never been to Into the Blue in Shoreham...... &#55358;&#56596;
Doubt any other restaurants in Shoreham come close to it.

http://https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1576811-d1792236-Reviews-Into_the_Blue-Shoreham_by_Sea_West_Sussex_England.html

zefarelly · Aug 5, 2019

swd40 said:
Then you obviously have never been to Into the Blue in Shoreham...... ��
Doubt any other restaurants in Shoreham come close to it.

http://https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1576811-d1792236-Reviews-Into_the_Blue-Shoreham_by_Sea_West_Sussex_England.html

I have but not for a few years, thought it was pretty average then . . . should go again, perhaps in winter, it was uncomfortably hot last time.

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