Coasters in Waveney

Had lunch here today. What fantastic food. I had Sea Bass and it was so good. I would definitely order this same dish again. We were also served the battered haddock and that was just as good. Lovely crispy batter and so fresh. Great food and the best service. Staff were very friendly and helpful despite being busy. What a place, hope to be going back soon.

Absolutely stunning food. We had a beach hut as we had our dog with us. The beach hut was so warm and sorry. The little touches made it; an efficient heating system, Bluetooth speaker for music and blankets. The food was absolutely top quality and the service excellent. Absolutely top notch and could not recommend enough. We will be back!

Cosy little restaurant in the centre of Southwold. The menu is mainly seafood with a few other options. Enjoyable meal with good service, much better than the pub alternatives in the town. Worth a visit.

The most wonderfully friendly,cozy location and a menu to match. Absolutely fantastic! Don’t miss booking this restaurant if you’re in the area. Staff are brilliant and the fresh tasty meals just wonderful

When I am looking for a restaurant I want good food, good atmosphere, good service,and value for money Coasters met all of my requirements. I would highly recommend. It is a very popular place to eat so I would advise that you book in advance as it is quite small with few tables When in Southwold do not miss the opportunity to dine there

Came here for breakfast and was very nice. Had breakfast muffin and a bacon sandwich both of good quality. They accept dogs out the back.

We were a group of four who booked a lunch at 'Coasters' The service is friendly, the ambience informal and our bill was actually handwritten! Food at Coasters is always good. My wife had a tasty sausage roll (£10.95), and I had the excellent sausages and mash.(£16.95). The mash was flavoured with onion - and tasted good. Our friends had Seabream (£19.95) and Fish and chips (£16.95). A chilled bottle of Chardonnay was £25.00 and desserts for two came to £15.45. So I think 'Coasters' is a bit expensive but the food is good and the portion sizes generous. Good for a special meal - but not for every day!

Delicious food, cosy huts, very attentive staff! We were seated in the green hut, unfortunately the toilets were right opposite but they weren't a problem. However, what we did notice was when a member of staff from the kitchen walked past with a tub of food waste? to the back of the building, shortly after there was a "bin juice" smell which was a little off putting. Maybe the bins could be placed further away from the eating area? Such a shame, as this restaurant was absolutely beautiful and the food was 1st class!

What a gem of a find. A lovely restaurant in the heart of Southwold town, charming staff and delicious food and a great selection of whiskies and gins. As soon as we sat down out came the olive oil and balsamic with rustic bread which was very tasty. We ordered the Big Murphy Chardonay which was a great choice and left us wanting more! We had the Tomato & Mozzerella and Salt & Pepper Squid with chilli jam for starters which are good sized portions, followed by Smoked Haddock Gratin with Asparagus and the 7 hour Braised Blythburgh Pork Belly, Garlic Crushed New Potatoes, Black Pudding, Broccoli and a long strip of salted Crackling. Both were exceptionally delicious and I had to help my wife finish the pork. We will be back.

We visited Coasters for lunch last year, we loved it so much we decided to book for dinner this year. We are so glad we did. From the minute we arrived until the minute we left we felt really well taken care of. The food was delicious, fresh and so tasty. My husband and son both picked the braised belly pork (which was amazing), I loved the look of the tempura prawn starter, and asked if it would be possible to have it as a main. I was assured that would be no bother, and the dish that came out was magnificent. The portions were incredibly generous. The service was friendly and speedy without being obtrusive. All in all, we had a wonderful evening and will be back next year.

Lovely pre Christmas meal. It’s quite a small room so not suitable for large groups, but that makes it feel cosy. No dogs allowed in the actual restaurant. Really good choice of fish options, delicious food, nicely presented and really great service. Plenty of deserts to choose. We’ve eaten here before but only ever in the beach huts with our dogs which was lovely. We will definitely go back.

Absolutely fabulous evening at Coasters. The food was first class, ambience was great and the service was top class. A truly friendly restaurant , that we cannot wait to visit again.

I booked here for my partner's birthday and what a great choice. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and has even decorated the table with Happy Birthday messages, which was a lovely and unexpected touch. The choice of food is good, something for everyone, and also has sn extensive drinks menu. The food was fabulous - well cooked, very tasty and enough to know you are getting good value without being too much. There was no rush to move on, eedoite being a small restaurant and it's somewhere we would definitely come back to!

A must visit when in Southwold. Another great meal at Coasters. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Nice touch of bread, oil and balsamic vinegar on arrival, food is really tasty with good portions and options. Would recommend to anyone. Thanks Coasters!

Delicious Sunday lunch with locally sourced ingredients, well cooked, extremely tasty food served on nice hot plates. Friendly helpful waitress.

Friendly cosy restaurant with helpful staff and good service. Starter choice was good and food tasty. The main courses were mainly adequate in quality, the sea bream and the bass were a bit dry but otherwise ok. Two of us had the smoked haddock gratin which sadly left a lot to be desired. The smoked haddock had not been skinned and appeared to be mainly the tail end of the fish which resulted in a lot of slimy skin in the gratin surprising to say the least. The topping consisted of a fairly thick layer of breadcrumbs which were only toasted on the very top not what you would expect from a gratin. The sauce contained quite a lot of just cooked potato. These dishes sadly didn't fit in with the rest of our experience

We last ate here in March 2020, just before the pandemic hit. So, we returned with my OH, my nephew, his partner, their 7 week old sproglett and puppy in tow. We were seated in one of the outdoor 'pods', complete with heating/air conditioning. It was very toasty and a little cosy for us all. We chose the battered fish (IT WAS HUGE!) and chips, and I had the fresh crab, samphire salad, chips etc. It was delicious. Nice fresh samphire (not at all 'woody' as it can be sometimes) and delicious fresh crab. Ham, egg and chips was also eaten and enjoyed. The food was delicious, the coffee delicious, the 'pod' perfect, overall a really lovely lunch. The staff were very accommodating, leaving us 'alone' for feeding time. Of course we'll be back!

Fabulous little find. We had a lovely lunch outside in one of the comfortable and doggie friendly huts. Service was great, friendly and attentive. Food was very tasty. Will definitely return x

This is a nice little restaurant with friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere. The menu looked lovely but sadly the food was hit and miss. Some dishes were very good but those served in breadcrumbs were very ‘heavy’ and dry . Overall it was a bit disappointing.

Had breakfast there then managed to get a reservation for dinner in the evening. At breakfast my husband could get gluten-free toast and my english breakfast muffin was good too. Dinner was excellent, we both enjoyed our meals, grear selection on the menu all in all a good evening for us.

Coasters was wonderful from start to finish. Kate, Connie & Vicky were attentive, customer focused & friendly. Food & drinks were wonderful. We were made a fuss of as it was our wedding anniversary. Such a nice experience. We would not hesitate to re-book. Thank you Kate, Connie, Vicky & team x

Always a treat to go to Coasters. I am also delighted to have a glass of Adnams Explorer with my meal.

Lunch meal was very fresh and tasty . The staff were very attentive and helpful and knowledgeable about coeliac as 1 of our party was coeliac. Recommend a visit but book as was fully booked and they were turning people away who hadnt booked .

Amazing family visit, great gluten free options , wonderful warm and genuine service , the best place in town by some way The chips my kids tell me are the best fried they have ever had

Had a fantastic lunch here , great service and top quality food ! . We had calamari and whitebait followed by a delicious main fish dish which had an amazing sauce . 100% reccomended

Lovely dinner in one of the beach huts, really friendly efficient staff. Best dinner of the weekend away. Delicious crab and husband enjoyed the pork casserole. Will definitely return.

Booking is essential in summer. Nice little restaurant, with a number of beach huts in what used to be a courtyard. Menu is mainly seafood. Starters of pate, whitebait, and a prawn cocktail . Mains seabass fillet, fish and chips (large fish!), and salmon sandwiches ( you get two a portion - generous) The food is great, friendly staff service a little slow, but in fairness they were busy with most of the tables sitting down almost together.

We had a fantastic meal of local produce, beautifully presented in a quirky ‘beach hut’. The wine list was broad with helpful explanations and the service was great, efficient and friendly.

I was here for dinner with family, having failed to get a reservation at some of the other well-known eateries in Southwold. Luckily, this place had space and it turned out to be a very lucky find. It is a small, family run establishment. The ambience is very relaxed and informal, but the service is very friendly and efficient, yet slick and unobtrusive. The evening menu is quite comprehensive, with seafood featuring very prominently on the menu, as you might expect for a seaside town. It comprises of 9 starters, which range from £7.95 to £9.50 and 10 mains ranging between £16.50 and £26.95 (see picture). We all ordered different dishes, all of which were cooked to perfection, beautifully presented, and of excellent quality. These included a rather original smoked chicken, Parma ham and sunblushed tomato roulade with pesto and creme fraiche. Other starters were salt & pepper squid and prawn & crayfish cocktail - all excellent (see pictures). The mains were even more impressive: smoked haddock, potato, leek and smoked cheddar gratin; dressed Cromer crab with chilli aioli, samphire salad and chips, and braised Blythburgh pork belly with black pudding and garlic crushed new potatoes. My own fillet of sea bass with cherry tomatoes, olives, samphire, coriander, marinated potatoes and pesto was exceptionally good (see pictures). With food this good, not sampling the desserts was simply not an option. The trio of strawberries (pannacotta, ice cream and fresh strawberries) and Baileys creme brulee with flapjack were superb. Even the cheeseboard was highly enjoyable, consisting entirely of British cheeses (see pictures). With the total bill for four coming in at under £170, including drinks, it was refreshing to see that no 'discretionary' service charge was added on - which is a subject of some contention for me as my numerous reviews on this platform will no doubt testify. Yet, this is one occasion that I felt the service charge was fully justified, and well deserved. A memorable evening in a pleasant atmosphere with good food and seamless service. I can't wait to return on my next visit to Southwold. A resounding thumbs up. Highly recommended.

Fabulous place, fabulous food , fabulous service. Can't recommend highly enough. Just wish we lived closer so we could enjoy more from their menu. Our beach hut Tip Sea was perfect. Thank you so much.

Very good lunch, my crab salad was delicious as was my wife's coronation chicken sandwich. Potions are substantial and the chips are perfect, crunchy on the outside and fluffy inside. The only reason for 4* is the price, at £20 for the crab salad there...

We had an excellent meal at Coasters. The food was amazing and the service was excellent. The restaurant has a lovely relaxed atmosphere. We will definitely return!

Second visit this summer, one on a hot day and one on a cold day. Both occasions we had our dogs and were made to feel welcome. Even though we were near lunch time, in July, we explained we only wanted small snacks and a...

Excellent experience and well looked after. The food was exceptional, and I look forward to returning ASAP You have to book early

Wow what an amazing find in a side street in Southwold. The food, ambiance and staff were exceptional. A very clean restaurant and a very small but comprehensive menu, everything for everybody. It was the little touches on the plates for the starter and main...

This is a real gem of a restaurant and is open most of the day. It is very popular and booking is essential but well worth the effort. The food is always excellent and good value for the quality. We always eat here and have...

Always fabulous food with lovely staff. Feels like going to visit friends who provide amazing food. Whitebait best I have ever had and the pork is incredible. Thoroughly recommend to all.

Managed to book in at Coasters on my visit to Southwold. It did not disappoint - from the moment we entered we were greeted warmly. Starter of tempura prawns was shared and the Cromer crab and bass were perfect. Really enjoyable evening in a cosy...

A lovely crab dinner for us both with very attentive service. Booked as advised by Trip advisor reviewers and glad we did as very popular and others did not get a table.

Coasters serves us very tasty food. It’s good quality with very good service. It’s a restaurant in high demand for dinner. You need to have booked in advance. Those chancing a walk in towards 8pm were out of luck. Perhaps there aren’t many other options...

Lovely food, lovely drinks, lovely environment. We loved the beach hut it was a fab addition to the already ambient atmosphere in this great find. Loved the food.

This has been our final evening meal when visiting Southwold for last few years. Without fail we have had excellent food, without any disappointments across the whole menu. Pork belly has been a huge favourite but this year the Haddock, leek & cheese gratins were...

This is a great cafe with fantastic cakes and snacks . We had one of the beach huts in the garden as we had our dog with us . Really comfortable with air con or a heater music and blankets if needed . Perfect ....

Fabulous evening meal with my wife, I had the squid to start very tasty with chilli jam Pork belly with black pudding and crackling for main which was so tender and had great flavours followed by peanut butter cheesecake again very good flavours not overpowering....

On holiday we looked for a restaurant where we could celebrate Anne's birthday. As Anne is coeliac and lactose intolerant we had to find a venue which could cater for these needs along with being dog friendly. We couldn't have found a better place than...

3 of us went for lunch today, together with our Bernese mountain dog. The utterly delightful, courteous staff made us feel very welcome at one of the beach hut tables, which are suitable for owners with dogs. The prawn & crayfish cocktails were excellent, as...

We ate here for dinner one night and had full English for breakfast on two other days. Everything was great, the service, the food everything was first class. I would highly recommend this place - best cooked breakfast in Southwold !!!

Found this place thanks to Trip Advisor. Simple meals, brilliantly cooked. Uniqueall-weather outdoor arrangement most suitable for dog owners.

We sat in one of the beach huts outside, it was very cosy with a heater and a speaker playing soft music. you can leave the door open or closed. this is perfect for people with dogs or children so the restaurant can be left...

We had Sunday lunch at Coasters as part of my dad's 90th birthday celebrations and it was fabulous - the staff went the extra mile and provided a birthday balloon and card, which was much appreciated. The meal was lovely and we thoroughly enjoyed it...

My family loved our meal experience at Coasters. Not only was the food absolutely delicious, but the service was exceptional-very friendly, accommodating and helpful (even to the point where the staff kindly dried our toddler’s trousers which were soaking wet after a spillage!). The chips...

Excellent menu, delicious well-presented food. Lovely atmosphere with excellent service. Kate went the extra mile to fit us in at short notice, she is superb front of house. Our waitress (Taylor) was great. One of the best meals we have had for some time. Make...

Staying in Southwold we decided to book this restaurant for Friday evening our last night. Great experience. The staff were first class and very helpful. The food was exceptional and perfectly presented. The dressed crab was spot on and the belly pork was accompanied by...

Excellent food and service. The choice of food and wines are amazing. Well Done to the Chefs and all the waiting staff. THANK YOU.

After a brisk but chilly walk along the front we enjoyed nice hot drinks and warm scones. Polite and friendly service with good value.

We had an amazing evening at Coasters. The food was exceptional, fantastic menu choices. The service in particular was outstanding, we had a friendly warm welcome, was shown to our table and received some complimentary bread and oils. The waitress engaged in conversation with us...

Been here before and it was excellent this time not so good food average but the service was very rushed by 9pm the place was empty and we were presented with the bill had not even asked for it and still had half a glass...

Rang up to book Sunday lunch - apparently no vegan option and the lady was very unhelpful. Really should have a vegan option in this day and age!

If I’m honest I wasn’t expecting much, but Coasters is an unassuming, relaxed gem. Food was beautiful and the service was wonderful. A must for dinner when in Southwold.

Highly recommended are the fish and chips - the fish was the nicest and crispiest I have had. The Thai chicken curry is also highly recommended. The menu was very varied and we were sorry to not be able to manage a further course. Booking...

This place is excellent. If you want a tasty seafood lunch with outstanding fish produce, this is the place. The menu does traditional seaside staples such as scampi and battered haddock to perfection, while also including a couple of more adventurous choices that are very...

Lovely menu, we had fabulous local sausages and smooth mash,plus fish and chips, only the batter was a little thick and greasy for our taste. We sat in a cosy dog friendly beach hut in the courtyard that had heating and music. Friendly service and...

Absolutely Amazing Food, Service and Setting! A must visit in Southwold! We sat in the rear garden, in one of the heated beach huts, which seats 4 (and a dog!). Wonderful choices on the menu and served beautifully! Almost looked too good to eat! Love...

We popped in for a snack during the afternoon and decided to book for an evening meal. It was a fantastic find! The belly pork was so tasty and a generous portion. The atmosphere was lovely and the staff friendly and efficient. Loved the beach...

Staying nearby this week and stopped here for breakfast, very good service and food well worth it :-)

We were there for dinner at 7.30pm to be told that some starters had already ran out? The place wasn’t even that busy so it was a bit weird. The food was good, but nothing special. The gravy of the pork dish I ate did...

A Monday evening meal out - every table occupied! The food was lovely, in particular, the beef bourguignon was delicious comfort food on a cold February night!

Coasters is a pretty small restaurant in Southwold. I went for dinner in February and all the tables were taken. The service was lovely and the food was delicious. It would be almost impossible to find fault. What a shame this doesn’t apply to some...

A fine place to enjoy fish and chips or other local delicacies in an attractive seaside resort town in eastern England

Need to book for this as there are a small number of tables. Good service, number of dishes. Reasonable quality, prices a little on the high side

First visit for dinner for two, food was excellent. Service was really good and very friendly. Would visit again .

We managed to book a last minute table at Coasters during a long weekend in Southwold and I’m glad we did. The only table available was in a beach hut pod but it was lovely - nice to have your own space plus it was...

Fabulous! A return visit and it did not disappoint. Friendly staff, a lovely atmosphere and delicious, tasty food, and generous portions. A hidden gem!

Had yet another lovely Sunday lunch here. The prices are on the high side, even though I know everything has gone up. It was quite expensive before the new price hike. We wouldn't dream of having a dessert here at nearly £9, when the portion...

Popped in for lunch whilst in the area today and was not dissapointed. Service and the restaurant itself are stunning. And food was even better, i had the haddock and chips, fish which was super fresh and had definitely never seen a freezer! The homemade...

No plant based option. There was only one vegetarian main available, the 'root vegetable gratin', which was mainly carrot and turnip (?) chunks with a breadcrumb gratin. Whilst the portion was large, it was unimaginative and overpriced - I felt it was mean having to...

We dropped in on the off chance that they had a table, as other places fully booked (Friday night on November!) Main restaurant fully booked, but had space in their beach huts. We went with it, not sure what to expect. What we got was...

Absolutely gorgeous food, and lovely surroundings We will definitely b going back to this wonderful place

Not sure why this cafe is rated so highly on Tripadvisor, the tables in the main part are clustered around the bar in a small room. The huts outside must have been a great idea during the pandemic but seemed cold

This is a lovely restaurant. Doesn't allow dogs but if you go through to the back there are small beach huts with heating, a blanket and music. Disappointing was the fact that they do not sell vegetarian sausages which i think is pretty poor in...

Pleasant staff who were accommodating! Fully booked for the evening but managed to squeeze us in earlier in the evening. Excellent service and food choices! Food was delicious and we highly recommend a visit. We will return again!

We went to Coasters on the 5 October for my husband's birthday. We had one of the beach huts because we had our dog with us. The meal was delicious and they were very accommodating as I'm vegan. The whole experience was lovely, food service...

Came across this gem of a place on a weekend in Suffolk quite by chance. Had the most amazing meal and dessert. Sat in the back in a lovely little beach hut as they slotted us in at a very busy time. Great staff presentation...

Nice menu with plenty of choice. The food is fresh, excellent and very tasty. The ambiance is cosy with outdoor pods for those with dogs. We’ll recommended.

Not great considering this abode charges premium prices. The eggs were underdone . I like my eggs runny but not to the point that there was raw egg white around the yoke. The butter never melted as it looked and felt half frozen. Disappointing. On...

Grandparents holidaying with our 2 adult children and their families took it in turns to have a couples ‘date night’ at Coasters a short walk from the house we had rented. We booked a week ahead based on Trip Advisor reviews which was fortunate as...

So glad we booked Coasters for our first night in Southwold - worth booking ahead. We both really enjoyed our meal here and it was lovely to sit in the blue beach hut. The belly pork with haggis mash was really excellent. Highly recommend Coasters...

Came for dinner and luckily reserved ahead - I would highly recommend as they were running 3-4 days ahead on bookings. The menu featured a lot of local food and dishes and this was welcomed. The food was absolutely delicious with very nice staff too....

On holiday in Southwold & tried to book a table only to be informed they were fully booked. Left a contact number not expecting any contact as such a popular restaurant, but bless them they called after a cancellation & what a lovely evening we...

A little gem of a restaurant. Luckily got the last table on a Sunday evening. We were greeted very warmly and the service throughout was excellent. The whitebait and prawn and crayfish cocktail starters were excellent and the crab salad with samphire and fries was...

I went here for breakfast each morning on my recent stay in Southwold. When you've found somewhere just right, why keep searching? The staff were very friendly and amenable, the surroundings are pleasant and relaxed, and - most important - the food and choice of...

We were very lucky to get a table here at lunch time, arriving just as one was being cleared. There’s a lovely menu, portions were generous and service was friendly and quick. Highly recommended, but best to book if you can.

We came to Southwold for the day and had lunch here we sat in one of the beach hut pods out the back it was really lovely something quite novel and different. The huts are air conditioned or heated and nice and cozy. The service...

Visited on the off chance we could get a table as they advertised as dog friendly. We were lucky to get one of the lovely beach huts in the courtyard which was a lovely private experience. Food and service fantastic, great selection of gins! Water...

After half an hour in the restaurant which had just opened and was almost empty we were advised twice that our meal was about to be plated. After 45 minutes with no food in sight we decided that we could not wait any longer and...

We booked this lovely little restaurant for lunch to celebrate our wedding anniversary with our 11 year old daughter and our Labrador. The restaurant is quite small, but they have 3 pretty beach huts out in the courtyard which can seat 4 people. They are...

Amazing food, reasonably priced for the amount and quality. Fantastic friendly staff. Very quaint and cute boutique restaurant. I want to come back tomorrow!!

Had a great anniversary meal here, just my wife and I in one of the pods. Service was friendly and efficient, a great selection of bottle beers, gins and other spirits. Food was amazing - well presented and delicious. Considering this is Southwold I thought...

Amazing food and service. Would recommend. Book well in advance as gets booked up quickly. Will return when next in Southwold.

Lovely to revisit this small independent restaurant in one of the UK's most delightful seaside towns. We hadn't been since well before Covid, but were so pleased to find the food every bit as good as it has always been - our old favourite starter,...