Cote Brasserie - Brighton in Brighton and Hove

We had a meal with 9 persons, very nice staff but the service was appalling, we waited almost 2 hours to get our meal, and that was only because i got fed up with waiting for my meal, it was almost 9 o/clock in the evening. Some of the dishes served were not very hot, mine was warm but the burger ordered was cold. The pork belly was so fatty it was inedible. Such a shame. Safe to say I would not go there again.

Lovely food and fantastic staff. A special thank you to Jess, Sully and Lo. You were amazing and made me feel so welcome

Starters were nice (I had the steak tartar). Steak was undercooked and sides were bland not done.

As with other Cote venues the food and atmosphere was good. The service from the waiting staff was very good but our wait between starter and mains was too long (they were busy but we had an event to attend). It was all salvaged by the waitress, Jess, who saw we were getting anxious about time, talked to us and brought our mains quickly and immediately aftet brought our bill, knowing we were tight on time. Well done Jess.

Great restaurant, staff were so attentive and food was great.

Very pleasant environment with good service and attention.

Such a lovely family friendly restaurant. The staff are what makes it! They are so accommodating and friendly making it a great place to go with our little ones.

Tuvimos una comida muy agradable con un gran servicio. Compartimos charcutería (habría gustado más verduras encurtidas). El parmentier de pescado era excelente lleno de gambas y salmón. El fondant de chocolate estaba delicioso.

Great food at a reasonable price and service received from Faye and Sam was delightful. Free cocktails received after booking table on-line. Sirloin Deluxe was delicious as was the Calamari starter.

The filet and gratin were very good. My daughter has a dairy allergie and the staff was from the beginning very helpfull and nice.

Food seems to be going down hill. Minute steak was shocking raw but tasted completely burnt? Fish stew seemed to just be microwaved and dry. Mussels and Fritz were good but nothing special. Waitress lovely but not memorable.

A lovely restaurant offering excellent food, great service and a good atmosphere. The restaurant is conveniently located in the centre of brighton and is definitely worth a visit.

Another great experience for lunch today. Staff warmly welcoming, great interaction, friendly and knowledgeable, thank you to Sam who was a super member of the waiting staff.

Lovely food, delicious. Small portions, was still hungry and expensive

Nice place, service was a bit slow, I feel maybe under staffed, 3 waiters on a nearly full restaurant, they looked strained!

We had a great time here enjoying a special meal for our post engagement celebration with amazing service. Thank you so much 🙂

Food, wine and service are good. We've been here a few times and it's always the same standard. Only downside is the acoustics make hearing difficult. We asked for a window table when we booked, which is better but, disappointingly, they couldn't accommodate us. The tables at the back are ok too, but not such a nice position. Overall we like it and would recommend.

Very busy Saturday evening. We were shown to a table that was situated between two rather loud parties! No problem. Our waitress found us a much quieter location, even though the place was almost full! Thank you. Calamari for starters was as good as it gets. Very tender. The belly pork dish as the main course was very tasty and well presented. Crème caramel to finish which was good. A reasonably priced bottle of rose washed the beak down. All in all a positive experience with food and service very good.

A warm welcome and good arrived very quickly. No problem with making a few small changes to the menu and the food was delicious.

Excellent pre concert meal with tasty and well prepared food and excellent service from all the staff but particularly from Faye who was extremely attentive. Tried to provide feedback via the website survey link provided but unfortunately was unable to as the website uses an unsupported protocol. This also stops us booking a table online

Post concert dinner.. Service from the kitchen slow...35 mins for a few small plates. Service at the table prompt and helpful. Why Cote has a service charge set at 10% should tell us they don't care about servers. Atmosphere hopeless, sound track some lame disco rubbish. Why Cote plays music is a mystery to all the guests. Don't eat the crab. Chips OK. Cheese soufflé a little flabby.

Nice set menu, very affordable Friendly staff!

Just wanted to leave a really positive review. We ate last night at the Brighton restaurant. We had a lovely meal, I had the set menu of Whitebait the Cassoulet with added sausage and a crepe. My husband had Calamari Mussels and a Creme Brulee. Every dish was well presented and delicious especially the Cassoulet. Waiting staff were pleasant and efficient. Thoroughly enjoyed our evening

Went for a large family birthday meal (20+ people) and had a positive experience. Pros The food - The Beef Bourguignon was delicious - tender and slow cooked as described with a rich sauce/stew - definitely the highlight of the meal by far. The Brûlée Camembert with grape chutney for starters was also tasty, but could have been a tad more runny if I'm honest. The Crème Caramel was fine, although in hindsight I might have tried the Crème Brûlée instead. Staff were polite and attentive - not much more I can add in respect of this element. Appreciate that it was challenging to cater for such a large group. Dealt painlessly with the allergies/intolerances of guests - there was a separate menu without the need for a very lengthy discussion and endless disclaimers, dishes for people with dietary requirements were served with little flags in them and staff had evidently been told the names of those who these dishes were to handed to. It was handled well here, however I'm still at a loss as to why other establishments struggle so much with this as it doesn't appear to be a particularly complex undertaking if the right process is implemented - dear reader, if you've concluded that my lengthy spiel here is the result of some very negative past experiences elsewhere in this regard then you'd be correct! Decent atmosphere - didn't feel like we were crammed in like sardines and no excessive music so could actually have conversations with those around me (another thing that other restaurants frequently get wrong). Cons Toilets left a bit to be desired on arrival and there was no handwash, however this was sorted out quickly when it was pointed out. Overall a solid 4 stars - would definitely consider visiting one of the other branches closer to where I live.

Celebrating a birthday today,was such brilliant service

Everything was really great - food, service , welcome and atmosphere.

Lovely food but the family was still hungry after!!!. Steaks were lovely but the few chips you get with it does not feel like value for money, many more steakhouses out there that give better value for money. Staff were good, when engaged, but had to chase them down. The atmosphere is affected by the venue, it's a large room, not the sort of set up I associate with cote. Felt more like a diner than a cote. Overall ok meal but was not worth the cost. When charging that amount needs to be next level and come with things, not charging extra for 12 beans!

A beautiful building in a great location. The team looked after us brilliantly as a large group of us gathered for a family celebratory brunch.

Steak frittes with garlic butter and a glass of wine. Yum! Great staff, food, and atmosphere. Look out for their specials menu, which provide great value for budget conscious 😀

Food was very drawn out. Portions off the 3 course menu were dire and there were no spoons for soup/bisque on the table. Generally a very average experience unfortunately, for money paid

Had a Christsms Team lunch here on. Thursday. Place was heaving busy on both floors. Our initial waiter was great, very friendly and organisaed. Food was really nice. Beef and Duck dishes lovely. Our waitress who took over was pretty awful, obviously did not want to be there, surly, non communicative, and eyes almost rolled back so far she could see behind her. Spoiled the event tbh. Cote really need to address this sort of behaviour.

Elegant place and good quality food. Portions a bit tiny for the price. Great table service.

Fantastic service and excellent menu.

Really poor portion size. My main meal wouldn’t have been enough for a toddler. It was a very small piece of meat which was full of fat and poor quality. It was like a small bit if fatty bacon. There are much better places to go.

Two cotes n in two days eating the same dish in my case The fish stew was even better in Brighton The service from lovely Faye was fantastic in spite of having a big Xmas party table to look after

We were served by Lo who was very friendly, polite and attentive. The meal was lovely. Great atmosphere. Reasonably priced.

I often go to Cote in Brighton with friends for breakfast. It has a great ambience, the staff are friendly and the food is excellent. I personally recommend the Cote Breakfast.

The food is consistently good. The service is fast and efficient which is not very easy to achieve for a big restaurant. I like it here better during a quiet time of the day as it might be a bit overwhelming during busy hours, but that depends on what you're looking for of course.

Lovely atmosphere. Not too busy, early Saturday lunchtime. Service a little bit slow but we hadn't seen each other since March, 6 of us! So we were catching up.

Lovely food if a little pricey. Can't believe this used to be the Brighton Music Library I used to visit when I was young!

I went yesterday the first time, and I am not happy A to Z. I'm not recommending this place and not going again!!

A dismal night in a group of 10, upstairs, largely ignored, subjected to tables being moved and black sacks left for a wedding the next day, and finally left to settle a ridiculous bill. It will take a lot to get me back.

Set at 22.5 pounds plus bottle of wine for two, excellent meal, very attentive waiters, and quite classy, ​​I recommend

Welcoming and attentive staff. Côte always has an interesting menu and a good selection of drinks.

We had another lovely evening at Cote with our parents. Great atmosphere and fantastic food, especially the Cote De Boeuf.

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

Fantastic steak. Nice restaurant. Great staff.

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

Great service and phenomenal food

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 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.

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

Great service and good food..good value too

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.