Cote Brasserie - Brighton in Brighton and Hove

Last night with some trepidation we went back to Cote Brighton. From its opening it was our favourite restaurant but the standard went down culminating in a a disaster last New Year's Eve. I am happy to say that last night everything was great. Food arrived hot and tasty, the service was impressive, big shout out to Anna who went the extra mile to make it an evening to remember. We will be going again, maybe not for New Year's Eve this time.

Lovely building right across from the Dome. My meal was absolutely delicious (Confit duck)

Always excellent no matter which one I go to!

Good attentive staff, great food and wine options, quick service. Tres bien

My favourite restaurant in Brighton. The tuna Niçoise salad is delicious.

Fantastic steak. Nice restaurant. Great staff.

It was delicious. I came for wedding anniversary and the waitress Erin was absolutely amazing and polite. Attentive to details of the order. An amazing host received us and the table was ready 30min before we arrive. They had special attention on arrival as it was absolutely fantastic experience. Plus, I asked to add "i love you" on the dessert and they did it. Thank you team at Cote Brighton.

Great service and phenomenal food

Great service here with a smile.Lovely atmosphere in a very nice setting.Fish parmentierre was superb.Good drink selection. I enjoyed a non alcoholic raspberry fizz. Good value meal and very convenient for the Brighton Dome.Will definitely return.

Not as good as I remember this place being which used to be exquisite. Very difficult to get anyone's attention, mostly standing around chatting. Food quite dry, probably reheated rather than freshly cooked.

The best meal we’d all had in a long time. Food and wine were perfect. All the staff were great but a big shout out to Danny who went above and beyond to help us with one of our party who was in a wheelchair. Would highly recommend.

Mistakes happen, its how you deal with them! Went for an early Sunday dinner yesterday, had reason to complain about something, its a busy place, you're never going to get everything spot on 100% of the time. My complaint was dealt with professionally by manager Sam, bill adjusted accordingly. Left feeling I had been treated well, so I will be back there in a couple of weeks.

Great set menu, good service, worth a visit

I really like the food in Cote but the service needs sorting out. I have held off reviewing previously thinking it might be teething problems but its not. Every time we go for lunch there is some problem or another. This time my steak wasn't cooked how I asked for it. I sent it back and while I was waiting for it to come back another waitress came and started to clear our table. I probably wouldn't have seen it again left to the original waitress. Another staff member asked if we required any extra sauces which we did. Didn't see him again! There doesn't appear to be any allocation of certain areas of the restaurant per staff member so it all appears very haphazard. Five different staff members waited on our table. The staff don't look around enough to see what is going on concentrating on collecting menus rather than reading the room. Trying to get their attention is not easy and often have had to wander round trying to find somebody. I have worked in hospitality and can see that lack of training is an issue. It needs sorting.

Nice place , food did not live up to expectations , had breakfast .. nothing great ,, in fact Id say Wetherspoons was better . Staff were pleasant but my main bug bear at the moment is not being told you cant pay by cash before you order and eat !. This is what happened here , Im against the cashless society and if Id know before I ordered Iwould have eaten somewhere else .

While searching for a place near my accommodation to have breakfast in the morning, I went there because there were a lot of visitors and the reviews were good. Food, service, and atmosphere were all good.

It must have been a year since I was here, when it was a regular place to come for me, but circumstances change and all has been on hold until today when we finally made it back here. And how glad I am to be back. As always the menu has changed, and this time, for the quiet season, for the better. The 2 course menu is unbeatable. Charcuterie board was sublime. The bacon salad was amazing. The main courses were amazing too. It’s probably the best I’ve ever known it, and at £17.something for the 2 course menu, cheaper than a burger at Five Guys. I’ve been coming here for years and I can’t think it’s ever been better. Amazing quality food for not much money, I can’t recommend it highly enough. As always, the staff are the loveliest people. I’m back. I’ve been so many other places, and I’m just happy to be back here. It has to be said that not all Cotes are alike, and this one remains the best I’ve ever been in, and appears to only ever get better I’ve always considered it the poor man’s Ivy, but I think you may now be better than them, judging from my last visits. You’ll see me every week through the winter. Absolutely outstanding for the money.

Food was okay for price, would have appreciated better cooked and fresher steaks. But the rest was fine

Excellent dining experience, highly recommend....

Had some great food at this establishment. We had four different starters between the two of us. The chicken pate and the onion soup were amazing. In addition to this, the service was impeccable, friendly, attentive with a smile. Sam and Lo did really their best.

Service - 5/5 - good waiter, friendly, good energy Starter- 3/5 - not enough bread “for the table”, need gooer cheese, tasted great, tomato’s great Mains- 4/5 mushroom bourguignon - creamy mash, yummy, cooked perfectly, sauce was rich, tasted great, could have better presentation Ribeye steak rosemary fries - steak was good, rosemary fries tastes great, peppercorn sauce was perfect Dessert- 5/5 - fondant was perfect with good ice cream, good presentation Ice cream tastes great; good flavours and high quality Drinks - 4/5 - carbenet sauvignon- fruit, full, tastes great Sauvignon blanc- tastes good, as you expect it to be Price - 4/5

I came here for a birthday meal, and it was fantastic! They even gifted me a free dessert, which was such a lovely touch. The highlight was the beautiful sharing steak—we were really impressed with both the quality and presentation. The decor and atmosphere were equally delightful, making the whole experience even better. Definitely planning to come back again soon! Highly recommend for a special occasion or just a great meal out.

Ah, Le Snail's Pace Bistro — where fine dining meets time travel! If you're seeking an authentic French experience where each course takes as long to arrive as a transatlantic flight, look no further. Two hours in, and I’ve just passed the one-hour anniversary of my starter. I must say, the breadsticks were tres magnifique… back when I could still remember what warm food tasted like. Here I am, 22 minutes before they shut the doors, still eagerly awaiting my main course. I can only assume the chef has personally flown to France to gather ingredients and is trekking back on foot. Ambiance? Divine. After all, you’ve got plenty of time to admire the decor. Service? Well, if patience is a virtue, I’ve reached sainthood. But hey, I suppose hunger sharpens the appreciation for fine cuisine — assuming I live long enough to experience it. Bon appétit… eventually.

Good location just opposite the Brighton dome. It was a little quiet when we went but the food was pleasant - a reasonable French bistro with a good value 2 course fixed price menu

Always guaranteed the same quality.

If your child bought home from school their attempt at Baked Ratatouille you’d praise them. In this restaurant which was charging for whatever this was supposed to be, you’d send it back and ask for a refund. But the theatre beckoned and just paid and left, never to return. Good service but let down by lacklustre food offer.

The staff were very nice when we arrived a tad early for our table, and we were offered the drinks menu while we waited. I ordered a g'n't, and asked for a lime garnish rather than lemon. I was told they didn't do slices of fruit ....what??? My husband was driving so ordered the only zero alcohol beer on offer, which he didn't enjoy at all. Better selection of zero beers might be an idea. We ordered our meals, and what did we find on the calamari.......a slice lemon! We had our food, paid the bill and went on to somewhere that served drinks properly.

Everything was great. Only disappointment was asked for a slice of lemon or lime with the gin and tonic , told not available yet my daughter had a slice in her finger bowl and ano with her mussels. I had a 0% alcohol beer which was not very nice. But all the food was excellent.

Very noisy table close to us which spoilt our lunch! Food definitely not up to Cote Brasserie standard. We ate at Chichester branch last week and meal was delicious. Very disappointed ☹️

Been a while since eating here. Firstly, the staff and service are what make this restaurant. The food, sadly is well below par. The service was faultless from start to finish. The decor is good and clean but some of the ornamental top bottles could do with a dusting. The food was not very good at all. Which is a shame as it always used to be consistent for a chain.

Went for lunch today for the first time, very impressed . Food was excellent the staff were lovely even put an ashtray outside for me so I could have a cheeky smoke. Great value for money compared to other restaurants. The atmosphere was great. Will definitely recommend.

Went to the Saxophone brunch last Sunday with the family. Brunch ends at 12.30pm so we got there by 12pm as the saxophonist plays between 12pm and 2pm. Nice atmosphere. Service okay. However the plates were large and the portions quite small. I had the Cote breakfast with one small sausage a few mushrooms slightly overcooked poached eggs, crispy bacon and a tiny amount of beans in a separate dish. It didn't taste freshly cooked. Felt as if everything was only just warm.

Charming ambiance, lovely service and excellent food. Our table had the moules, the seared scallops, the filet steak and the duck; all excellent. Indeed, my scallops were cooked to perfection.

Had an excellent meal. The service from our waitress, Harmony, was excellent. Very friendly and attentive. Also, the welcome we received from Danny at front of house was exceptional. You can choose to eat inside or outside in the covered garden. I can highly recommend this restaurant.

Came to cote in Brighton for my boyfriend Jamie’s 21st. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the staff are amazing. Our server Anna was amazing and so so lovely! Even though we had a mix up with the order Anna and her colleague Yussef were so quick to fix the issue and make sure we were happy. They also brought out a complimentary desert and sang for my boyfriend which was hilarious for us but also hilariously embarrassing for my boyfriend which made it all 10x better🤣 cannot fault Anna and Yussef for their service and help, they definitely made the night amazing for us and birthday to not forget❤️ We will definitely be back❤️

Fantastic experience, staff are very friendly and accommodating! Great suggestions for food and good advice for pairing with wine! Youssef and Cass went above and beyond to make us feel special. I had the pan fried sea buss and it was just delicious! We will definitely be coming back!

I think I visited on a quiet day for lunch, so we nearly had this lovely place to ourselves. The food, I had the moule frite and they were delicious. A chum had a scallop starter and others had the nicoise salad with fresh Tuna. Two bottles of cold cold muscadet made us very happy indeed. Great service from very friendly staff. We loved it.

We love a cheeky lunch here , use the PRIX FIXE set menu only £17.95 for 2 courses or £21.95 for 3 courses , sadly you have to ask to see this menu , as not given to you on arrival . Mon - Fri 12 - 7pm , excluding bank holidays . This place is atmospheric and always has a good buzz at lunchtime. Friendly , attentive staff , and good efficient service . We love booking a large lunch or brunch here too and always manage it well . Recommend 🌟👍

Good service, we were very early so the restaurant was not at all busy, but our waiter Jake opened up the terrace for us so that we could have brunch in the lovely outside area. Food was good, and really great tasting coffee

Great service, and an excellent vegan bourguignon.....

We visited as a group to end our pride trip in Brighton and were all in high spirits. Faya looked after us and was a great host and joined it with our banter. She was very attentive and nothing was too much trouble always with a smile on her face.

We visited at lunchtime on a Monday so was quiet but food and service (from Faye) was excellent.

We had a great visit. Big group but Faye looked after us all, kept our glasses topped up, and set a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere. The food was delicious, complements to the kitchen.

Great good and great service from masood

Severely overpriced for what it is. Bottle of rosè was £30+ and you can get it in store for £7.99. The chicken was average for a 55+ minute wait and the 1664 was at the same level as the rosè

I had a ribeye steak (medium rare) with garlic-butter which was absolutely delicious; the fries was bang on and my berry & mint soda was refreshing on a sweltering day.

Great service and good food..good value too

We had such a great night here. The food was nice and the atmosphere was lovely. Well worth a visit.

A delightful evening with my wife. Good food and attentive staff. Would happily return.

Order a cote de boeuf medium rare came well done,very very tiny side portion ,a handful of chips ,end with a bill of nearly £150 for 2 adult and one child . Ah yeah £4.50 for 4 thinly cut slice of baguette …… Absolute ldisgraceful Saying that service was ok and staff was nice , but food was terrible and far far too expensive for what you get . Worst meal I did have in the uk in my 30 year in England

What an amazing experience, we had our wedding lunch here the food was amazing and the staff fantastic. Overall a wonderful experience highly recommend.

Cote Brighton is my "go to" restaurant in Brighton. I always have a good meal at an affordable price, the staff are friendly and obliging, and the restaurant itself is beautiful. It's a good idea to book as it's very popular. Recommended.

Wonderful food and an enjoyable experience

Top notch. Never heard of Cote before, so I didn't have high expectations, so I was surprised in a good way. Excellent service, the staff was great, good atmosphere and food after may taste. I've always been skeptical to French style restaurants, so Cote I sure will visit again. Only downside, a little bit noisy, because the location was pretty much packed.

Top notch. Never heard of Cote before, so I didn't have high expectations, so I was surprised in a good way. Excellent service, the staff was great, good atmosphere and food after may taste. I've always been skeptical to French style restaurants, so Cote I sure will visit again. Only downside, a little bit noisy, because the location was pretty much packed.

Excellent atmosphere clean toilets

Nice place, great service, food not great but good.

Best avoided. Service dreadful. Food mediocre. Used to be a Cote fan!!!! The service was so bad, I declined to pay the charge.

Great location if you're going to a show/concert at the Dome. We were offered a table in the new(ish) covered outside terrace area which is quite nice (apart from staff emptying bottles etc into the bins next to the outside area!). Staff were friendly and attentive. Food took quite a while to arrive with no apology or explanation as to reason for delay however we weren't in a rush so not an issue for us. I noticed a few other tables were asking what the delay was so may have been a hiccup in the kitchen. Food was ok - nothing special - just ok. Would I go back ? Maybe, but with so many other restaurants to choose from Cote can't afford to be "average" in Brighton....

Great service from Sam. Food was OK but they have skimped on the fixed price menu dishes which has down graded the experience. The Charcuterie Board meet and bread were lovely but it was very dry needed as chutney or tapenade. Sea bass dish delicious, but not enough, extra potatoes and vegetables may have helped.

Fabulous place to eat in Brighton, after walking across the road from the Brighton museum, we both had the Moules Fritte and a crème brûlée dessert all available in Gluten Free for my wife. Excellent service and whilst left alone, well serviced too.

This place used to be decent, but it’s really gone downhill, it seems they have jacked up the prices , shrunk the portion sizes and made everything really dry and tasteless, plus really slow and disinterested staff, this place used to be buzzing now there’s no one in there, i won’t be back, seriously disappointed, if the management carry on like this the company will go bankrupt, take note

Good food but too much waiting! Have been here over 2 hours, still did not receive all food that was ordered.

It was really hard to choose one reason for a recommendation but I thought the atmosphere encapsulates the most aspects. All staff were very friendly, welcoming and professional and the food was incredible. Excellent service from Sam and a wonderful experience overall. Thank you, we’ll definitely be coming again!

Great food, lovely place, staff attentive. Overall very good

We arrived at 11am and decided to have brunch. The service and atmosphere was great sat at the outside back garden. The water was very good in making you feel welcome and very tentative to our needs. Plenty of tables well space to give a sense of privacy. Will certainly return to experience the lunch menu ten out of ten for the food and it's presentation 😋 will be back soon xxx

We made a group-order online: cote a l'os for 10 persons. They charged and served us a 2-person portion (£70) for all 10 without saying ... ridiculous. Tourist trap.

Good value. High end. Suffering a bit from the problems of getting staff meant the service was slow. Returned since my first review and this have improved. Good Veggie options

Had a really lovely time visiting cote with a couple of friends. I was disappointed with the starter, I chose bread and ham, I would of loved a chutney with it!. The steak was absolutely lovely, but the chips portion was scrimping. The pudding we all had the Crepe & it was beautiful! Really delicious. The service we received from Sam was great! He was kind, patient & funny. He was having a clumsy day & he was genuinely such a warm person to be served by. The other servers also had a smile on their faces & it was just such a nice place to be because of the wonderful workers.. I will be back because of the servers & maybe I might order double chips next time!

A very nice, relaxed meal. Tim the waiter was superb.

We all had a wonderful time here celebrating jo s birthday thank you

Nice food but breakfast took an hour to arrive and there was no acknowledgement of this by the staff. The toast also arrived without butter.

Part of the Cote chain. We have used several of them in London and elsewhere. This was the first visit to the Brighton restaurant and it did not disappoint. Great friendly, attentive and efficient service. Varied menu with well priced food and wine. Highly recommended

Lovely food and attentive staff. I would recommend the beef cheek and the crème brûlée.

Starters of crab maison and French onion soup were both good. Of the two beef bourguignon mains, one was good and the other very gristly and inedible. The salmon main dish was so far over-cooked it was sent back untouched and I’m really quite surprised it was allowed to leave the kitchen Service was - as usual - very good and the atmosphere was great. We are regular diners at this restaurant so we know this was a rare failure…

It was outstanding, Tim was very attentive and made lovely conversation. He made us feel very welcome and special for a memorial meal. We will make this a yearly visit.

I came by Côte when I collected my ticket for an event at the Brighton Dome Concert Hall. I wanted an early dinner and as Côte is just over the road, I cancelled the booking I had in another restaurant and booked a slot in Côte for 17:00. I got there a bit early I was warmly greeted by the manager and showed to a lovely window table with a great view of the venue. I ordered the French onion soup and the duck. I wanted the duck without cabbage, so I was offered green beans as an alternative. I ordered some wine by the glass that arrived before the food. The soup was just delightful with two large bread slices covered in cheese. When the duck in orange arrived that was just excellent, so tasty. With the service, value for money and great food, I really could not fault the evening. I was really looked after by both the manager Cassandra and the server Faye, who both provided first class service.

Smaller portions, less good quality, very noisy l. I had the crab starter, which was watery and lacked taste The duck main course was okay, a simple dish, simply cooked. Dophiniose potatoes used to be a favourite from here. This time, they seemed very plain, not much fkaour6. I make these myself. By comparison, the Cote ones were undercooked. They seemed to have been rushed, texture was wrong, We used to consider Cote a default restaurant in Brighton, but after this experience, we would think twice before going back. Shame

I avoid Cote completely now both in Brighton and Lewes. The staff are so nice it must be embarrassing for them to serve up the stuff that comes from the kitchens. I’ve had burnt and I’ve had undercooked. The safest bet though, if you find yourself at Cote, is the steak frites and the brunch is ok.

As always at Cote, our waiters were professional, attentive and speedy. Chilled water was brought right away, and topped up later, which as a big water drinker, is a real plus point. My friend and I both had crepes with cherry compote, chocolate sauce and pistachio cream - delicious and just the right size after a lunch main course. We also both chose roast ratatouille with beans, which was...fine, rather soupy, with unusually small chunks of vegetables and very thin slices of courgette arranged on top which were still mostly raw after roasting (they needed blanching first, I think). But, as ever at Cote, a relaxing time.

My friend invited me to her birthday dine at Cote for some classic French cuisine. 🐟The salmon bearnaise was paired with crispy chips, and to be frank the bearnaise sauce was the best part of the whole dish. That salmon was smooth and tender yet was under seasoned which I found myself reaching for the salt multiple times. The portion was small for its value and there was unfortunately little sauce. 🍰The Creme brûlée was so delicious! Very delicate and creamy texture, nothing too sweet. It was just perfect! 🍫The Paris Brest was alright… the choux pastry felt stale and the pistachio cream didn’t have much of pistachio taste in it. The macerated strawberries were quite overpowering making the dessert more sour than sweet. 🤵‍♀️The service was quite slow especially how there was a large crowd to be served on a Saturday night. The food took almost an hour to receive. It took many attempts to gather the waiter’s attention to order. Yet when asking for a birthday serenade for a friend, they took the request promptly and serenaded her in a wholesome way!

The service and atmosphere was excellent, could not fault this at all. The waiter was very attentive and we were seated in a comfortable part of the restaurant. I have to comment on the main courses as the menu suggested that they come with a ‘herb salad’ this is very deceiving as all that was on three plates was a garnish of parsley, NOT a salad! My main had no ‘salad’. What was served was a small handful of potatoes and half a chicken. We agreed that the food tasted nice but very overpriced for what was served. Why not serve an actual salad with the main OR some greens of some kind or change the menu to be more transparent with what is included with each dish? On a positive note the French onion soup was lovely and as mentioned, absolutely no fault at all with the service.

Our 45th wedding anniversary and chose cote as we went to France on our honeymoon. Very disappointed! Brighton was rammed yet cote wasn’t which should have worried us. Before we ordered I asked if the entrance door could be closed as I was cold. They shut it, we ordered, then they opened it for the rest of the time! Dinner was dry chicken, a meagre portion of green beans, 2 portions of sauce which had to be emptied with a knife it was so thick but it wasn’t plentiful. We didn’t bother to say anything until the bill came up including a service charge of nearly £10. Then we decided enough was enough. They reduced the £70 bill by £10 and took off the service charge. Won’t be going there again what a shame

I had a great time for my 30th Birthday meal I only wanted something small and it was a perfect setting. Our lovely waitress for the evening Faye was incredibly diligent, attentive and deserves respect for her professionalism, regarding the food I would say the steak was quite overpriced for ita size, I would have expected it to have been thicker or accompanied by something extra, it was delicious and cooked well however, I would say the only thing stopping me coming back was the prices of drinks and steaks, everything else on the menu was reasonable and of course the staff were excellent.

Had a great pre show meal here. Absolutely buzzing (we were surprised too) excellent service & good food considering it's a chain !

Great service, great food, reasonable price in a lovely venue.

We had an excellent evening to celebrate my birthday, and will definitely visit again.

We had an excellent dinner with great service. Big shout out to Tim who went out of his way to make sure a mislaid bracelet got back to me. Excellent customer service.

Bustling restaurant and great food. Cote still sets the benchmark for brasserie dining in Brighton. Good food in a good atmosphere with attentive service: all good!

Good food and good service. One of the best chains

Chicken liver parfait and calamari to start, parfait really tasty, calamari tasted frozen. Main’s pork belly which tasted really tough and presented awfully and sea bass which came cold - both were sent back and taken off the bill - thank you

We visited for Mothers’ Day and had an excellent experience. The sharing platters for Mothers’ Day were an excellent idea and meant that everyone could try a bit of the different dishes on offer. The service was fantastic and everyone we spoke to at the restaurant was friendly and courteous. The restaurant is also beautifully laid out with a wonderful atmosphere.

First time visiting here. Firstly this restaurant is right opposite Brighton Dome which we were visiting. This made the restaurant very busy. But we were greeted and seated quickly. The building was very impressive and there was a very good vibe. We were served drinks and our order taken quickly. We had the set menu. Although not vast this represented very good value for money. Really enjoyed the food. We both had the charcuterie board, my wife had chicken and I had steak. All were excellent. The only problem we experienced was that I ordered a side portion of vegetables that didn’t turn up. That aside the service, food and service was excellent and we both had an enjoyable meal.

Beautiful meal couldn't fault it in any way

Lovely lunch. Reasonable prices and prompt service

A nice experience for Mother's Day lunch. Food was plentiful, good quality and cooked/prepared to our liking. What was nice was that we didn't feel rushed, as can sometimes happen on days such as this.

Overpriced and overrated. But I tried only breakfast and desserts. So mb main meal is worth it let's see next time.

Food wasn't bad ,nice relaxed atmosphere and lovely, hard working, polite staff

Excellent food, and the service was faultless. We booked online at the last minute, had a great table and really enjoyed our visit. Cannot recommend more highly.

Best trained staff ever across all branches around the world and especially the Brighton and Wimbledon ones!