Kindling in Brighton and Hove

Visited with my partner for her birthday. We ordered the t - bone steak, 2 sides and 2 glasses of wine. Everything was perfect. The steak was the best I've ever had and was enough to share. The atmosphere was amazing and staff very friendly. Would 100% recommend and is responsibly priced

Upon first impressions, the restaurant looked well laid out and quite pretty. Unfortunately, the food wasn’t quite so well laid out. The stakes come on a plate on their own with chips in a side bowl which was very underwhelming. The waiting staff eventually attended to us and asked us what drinks we wanted and then when they asked if we wanted any nibbles, didn’t actually give us a chance to answer them before walking off . This also happened after our meal was brought to the table when they asked about condiments. My husband ordered the wagyu steak and I ordered the normal steak. The wagyu steak was slightly underdone when we asked for medium. The other steak was well overcooked, however surprisingly the overcooked steak tasted better than the Wagyu. Our food took a very long time to come to our table for which they did apologise but the staff looked like they were running around like headless chickens despite the restaurant not being full. All in all this was a bit of an underwhelming experience.

Absolutely fantastic food & service. Thank you for making my birthday so special

Archie cooks a banging steak and his wing man makes a sweet chimichurri sauce. Would recommend 5/5

Classic steak and sides but done really really well! A great team of staff but in particular the two chefs (possibly called Archie and Tom?) in the open fire kitchen. As I was sat at the bar they were in front of me the whole evening and were super friendly, chatting a way to me while working really hard with smiles on their faces. Cheers for a tasty dinner, breakfast recommendations and a bit of company lads!

Amazing food, lovely service! Definitely coming back asap!

Very nice restaurant, staff very friendly and attentive. Food was wonderful just wish the steaks were bigger😊 right portions but it was so lovely I wanted more.

After hearing great things about this restaurant I was sceptical being a fan of other local steak places, however I have to say it really was fantastic! The atmosphere was cosy and chill, whilst the food was one of the best I have had. We had the mid week sharing platter which was great value for Money and perfectly cooked. I would recommend to anyone that is looking for some good steak!

Basque cheesecake the hidden gem!

Went here for dinner on Saturday night with my wife and 13 year old daughter. Despite only having been once previously with my daughter around 3 weeks, ago we were given an exceptionally warm and friendly welcome by the very charming and professional manager, Davide, who remembered us from berfore (he was super helpful accomaditing myself and my daughter at the last minute on a busy Friday night at the counter (would recommed as you can see the chefs at work). Unfortunately the Tomahawk special for 2 had finished (tip - book ideally Mon - Wed) so we all went for the Sirloin (medium rare) cooked to perfection. Succulent, well seasoned and flavoursome. We additionally ordedered some skinny fries and grilled hispi cabbage (particularly good with the steaks). The staff here are top class, friendly and professional service. Look forward to returning soon to what is now a firm family favourite in Brighton.

Absolutely delicious food and drinks. Cocktails, mains, sides and dessert were all wonderful.

Fabulous experience. All the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Charlotte our waitress made sure we had everything we needed and looked after us. Would definitely recommend

Lovely, cosy little restaurant. We shared the chateau briand steak and it was nice but not as standout as we expected - there was a lot of gristle and the fat didn't melt in your mouth as you'd hope. The portion was also very small to share considering it was supposed to be 450g. The sides and sauces were delicious. We were a little rushed at the table due to the next booking but overall the staff were very nice and attentive. We also had starters and cocktails which were delicious - especially the pork bites. I'd be keen to try other local restaurants before rushing back.

Visited Brighton for the day and saw great things about Kindling on tiktok so we had to see if it was worth the hype. It definitely was delicious! Our server was kind and welcoming. We enjoyed the pulled beef brioche roll & shared some mac and cheese and chips outside in the sunshine. The chips were delicious 10/10. I would love to come back try their sunday roast... hopefully when the weather gets better!

I took my husband to this restaurant because they prepare meat like in Brazil and we ordered Sirloin for me well done and for my husband medium well done, the meat was juicy just the way we like it. Well done everyone 👏

A good place to eat, as usual in the UK it is expensive but delicious and pleasant.

I love steak, and this place deserves a 10/10—the steak was cooked perfectly and the portion size was great. The creamed spinach could use some improvement, as it was too soggy. My daughter had the macaroni and cheese—it was just okay.

Had an excellent first experience at Kindling. Service was immaculate from the moment I entered, the decor was stylish, and for the size and quality of the portions, the price was very reasonable. I was sat at the counter by the kitchen - the chefs were efficient, friendly and clearly passionate about the food they were serving. I was also lucky enough to get a bonus dish - a new plate that they were trialling (it was delicious). Can't fault a single dish I ate - everything was tasty, beautifully presented, and very generously portioned. Can't recommend this place enough, thanks for a great experience!

Sunday lunch looked amazing. It was as good as it looked.

Amazing food and service from Charlotte and the team! Best mac and cheese in town! Gorgeous, succulent steak…and a fab cheesecake to top it all off! Get yourself there, such value!

Incredible. We dined tonight on table 10 and it was Devine! We had the croquettes to start then a côte de boeuf to share with chimichurri and mushroom sauce. Sides we had sweet potato fries and mac n cheese. All of the food was incredible but the star of the show was the steak so good in fact we ordered two!! A brilliant experience with great service, talented chefs and busy vibe and overall brilliant night.

Charlotte was an amazing server, food was incredible as well as the vibe. They had a technical fault but all dealt with it so well! Would come back in a second!

We drove 15 miles to try this restaurant, and it was absolutely worth every mile. As restaurant owners ourselves, we truly appreciate those special moments of gourmet tasting – and this place delivered on every level. From the warm welcome by the staff to the friendly chat with the maître, we felt right at home. The cocktails were spot on, perfectly mixed and full of flavor. We started with a platter and a kid’s mac ‘n’ cheese for our 10-year-old daughter – and to our surprise, she managed to finish her meal and even tried most of ours! That says a lot, considering how particular she can be with food. We were so impressed that we ended up ordering the slow-cooked brisket burger – and wow, what a treat! Tender, juicy, and packed with flavor – it was an absolute highlight. Even though the atmosphere was lively and a bit noisy, our table was right in front of the open kitchen, which gave us a front-row seat to the chefs in action – something we truly enjoyed. As fellow food lovers and professionals, we can confidently say the quality here is exceptional. Absolutely recommended – we’ll definitely be back!

Delicious food, very friendly staff, reasonable prices. Would definitely recommend!

The food was absolutely delicious but unfortunately we had to wait around an hour to receive it. The service was friendly and polite just very slow from the kitchen side of things. The restaurant was not busy as it was late afternoon. We cook steaks at home all the time so we know how long it takes to cook. ... not an hour! We didn't complain as we weren't in a rush but was mindful the children were starting to get fidgety! When the food arrived we tucked in eagerly and savoured every mouthful. We had a sharing platter (which included bavette, sirloin and lamb chops) with an extra rib eye steak, a salad and 2 macaroni cheese. Would have been great if they had fillet steak as a choice of cut but what we had was very tasty. Well cooked (medium rare) and well seasoned. My husband wanted a coffee so we decided to have a couple of desserts too. The drinks arrived promptly but again had to wait a while for the desserts. These were worth waiting for. Satisfied the sweet tooth! I felt where we sat was a tad chilly but I expect it can't really be helped as they have to have strong extractor fans due to the open kitchen. The meal came to just under £190 for 2 adults and 3 children. For the quality of food and drinks, it was good value. ..just not sure if we would be back again in a hurry because of how long the food took. If we were to come back then it would have to be on another school holiday when we don't have to rush to get back home. I would recommend this restaurant as the food is really good but you do need to be happy with a very leisurely pace of dining (something which is hard to do with hungry children).

Ordered £15 lunch deal steak and fries. Steak cooked perfect! The mushroom sauce is out of this world. Best meal I’ve had in a while, especially for the value!

Fantastic food! The best grass fed steaks! Great staff, Demi and Maddie were just lovely! Loved this place!!!

Food was very nice, sirloin was abit fatty but overall was amazing. Service was average but wait staff were lovely. Would definitely recommend as steaks were amazing, great place to visit.

Went for mother’s day food was amazing and staff were very nice nothing to complain about at all definitely will be going back. The Cote de Boeuf was especially good 🤤

We walked in late on a Sunday night and had the most delicious meal. The atmosphere was great and the staff all extremely friendly and polite. But the star of the show was definitely the food 👍🏻…. Divine, delicious, great value and a 10/10 from us

Honestly, one of the best dinners we had in Brighton! Food was 10/10 (we both had the steak, which was perfectly cooked + sides, starters and dessert). The service was excellent, always careful and responsive, but not intrusive at all. Plus: it was my boyfriend’s birthday and they made him a very cute plate with birthday wishes. Super cozy atmosphere! Couldn’t recommend more!

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. We sat at the kitchen bar and chatted with the busy but unfailingly friendly chefs. Watching them work was a lot of fun. We had a platter of two cuts of beautiful steak and some delicious, unctuous lamb cutlets. Sides were very good and the sauces were to die for (particularly the chimichurri). Excellent Basque cheesecake and sherry to finish. Do go.

We had a perfectly done T bone, and great service from Charlotte and the rest of the staff. Hands down favourite restaurant in Brighton

We always have such an amazing time at Kindling. Demi and the front of house team always pull off exceptional customer service, and Ewan and the kitchen serve up the best value for money food, consistently. Never had a bad meal in this place. If you haven't been and you LOVE steak, you MUST go!!!

Great food and reasonable prices!

Food was absolutely gorgeous. Wait time wasn’t bad seeing the buisness. Cocktails were top notch and the service was the best I’ve experienced. Weren’t waiting on anything and all needs were met. Keira was amazing and super friendly

Delicious food in a lovely setting

Loved it. Great steak, staff were on it. Will definitely be coming back

Generally we would give this place 5 star,...food is great, waitresses are really good also! What started off a nice afternoon, but ended with the girl who seats people staring at our table looking completely stressed, so when we were handed the bill before we could order anything else, we knew we were getting hurried to leave. I said to my wife, I think they're hurrying us to leave for the table, (we had been there about an hour and a half) then the stressed seating girl came over and asked for the table back, just as I had presumed. I would have no problem with this generally, but there is no indication and no communication from the staff when entering that they would need the table back after an hour and a half (you can only eat and drink as fast as you’re served). Myself and my wife have both run prestigious restaurants and hotels, so feel we are the best people to point out that small communication like ‘we will need the table back after an hour and a half' should be a priority on entering the restaurant. When I confronted the front of house, the girl did apologise and say she was stressed, but upon leaving I did hear her say to the manager that she didn't rush us,....completely false, as we could see the whole scenario playing out before our eyes! Just a thought to the restaurant for future,....communication is key

Generally we would give this place 5 star,….food is great, waitresses are really good also! What started off a nice afternoon, ended with the girl who seats people staring at our table looking completely stressed, so when we were handed the bill before we could order anything else, we knew we were getting asked to leave. I said to my wife, I think they’re hurrying us to leave for the table (we had been there an hour and a half)….then the stressed seating girl came over and asked for the table back, just as I had presumed. I would have no problem with this generally, but there is no indication on the website, and there was no communication from the staff when entering that they would need the table back after an hour and a half! Myself and my wife have both run prestigious restaurants and hotels, so feel we are the best people to point out that small communication like ‘we will need the table back after 2 hours’ should be a priority on entering the restaurant. When I confronted the front of house, the girl did apologise and say she was stressed, but upon leaving I did hear her say to the manager that she didn’t rush us,…..completely false, as we could see the whole scenario playing out before our eyes! Just a thought to the restaurant for future,….communication is key

The best steak we’ve ever had!!! Such a unique little place to eat in Brighton. Highly recommend it, if you love steak.

Incredible Sunday lunch. I am such a diva and this blew my mind. Food and wine as good as it gets.

A great restaurant for atmosphere, service and food. We went as a family on a Sunday and had the sharing roasts. Delicious and plentiful I would highly recommend as an experience, slightly different from a regular pub roast and you can also eat off the regular menu on a Sunday too. Thank you, we will be back.

Wonderful service, lovely Sunday sharing roast a bit pricey but the quality of the meat was excellent! The beef is cooked as you order, not as the normal Sunday roast 😉 Yummy vegetables and Yorkshire Pudding. Good selection of wines. The vegetarian options were very nice and tasty. I’ll be back 😃😃😃

Amazing food, great value - we had the mid week sharing platter and it was delicious Lovely wine choice. Fantastic If I was being picky our cocktails came put after the starter which is hardly a problem but would have been nice to get them first

Nice restaurant service was very good . Shared roast was very disappointing definitely not enough for 2 people.

Amazing food and drinks , could bring our puppy which was great Keira was an amazing waitress 10/10 The owners and their friends sat next to us they seemed so lovely Place beautifully decorated Scotty a great chef Will be here again

First time me and my partner have been to Kindling restaurant and we have truly been missing out. The staff were very polite, friendly and welcoming. The roast dinner was one of the best roast dinners we have had eating out. I have coeliac and as they don’t have gluten free yorkshire puddings they gave me extra roast potato’s. We will definitely return.

Really nice evening with great food and great service! Highly recommend ❤️

Was very impressed with food and service, our waiter Joseph was very attentive and the food was amazing, steak cook to perfection. Perfect way to celebrate my partners 30th. Would 100% recommend.

Very tasty meat - burgers, brioche and croquettes were excellent!

I wasn’t going to leave a review, but this has been playing on my mind and has been the topic of conversation. After reading the rave reviews, I took my daughters to Kindling for a birthday meal. It’s fair to say the food absolutely lived up to the hype—outstanding, a truly memorable tasting experience that we all enjoyed. Charlotte was a gem, answering our questions with ease and taking great care of us throughout the evening. However, what should have been a perfect night was completely overshadowed by the front-of-house restaurant manager. His demeanor made us feel pressured and uncomfortable, something I certainly didn’t expect in a place with such a strong reputation. I understand there are time limits on tables, but standing by the till and glaring at us as we finished our meal was far from welcoming. Initially, I gave him the benefit of the doubt, thinking it couldn’t be intentional—only for him to then silently place the bill on the table without a word before turning his back and walking away. No "How was everything?" No "Hope you had a great evening." Just an abrupt and dismissive interaction that left a sour note on what should have been a special occasion. It’s shocking that someone in a leadership role, responsible for setting the standard, displayed such poor customer service. It completely undermined what was otherwise a fantastic experience. A real shame.

AMAZING food, the steak is perfect, so tender! Mushroom sauce with it was also amazing!Atmosphere is lovely and the staff are so nice (especially the blonde lady serving us, very friendly and helpful!) Forgot to take a photo of the steak, was too busy tucking in!

We visited for our anniversary meal and we're not disappointed! The staff were all amazing, they couldn't do enough for us. Our table wasn't quite ready but they made us comfortable at the bar, made sure we had drinks and checked in with us until our table was free. Our server was very knowledgeable and helped us decide what to get, for a smaller menu, we were still stuck for choice! We ended up going for the T-bone sharing plate with sides and we did not regret it! I've never had a steak so good, it was cooked perfectly and the sides were so delicious! All in all a wonderful experience, perfect food, wonderful hosts and a gorgeous setting - a perfect night out!

Just got back from dinner at Kindling. Service poor all night (had to be proactive to order anything). Ordered Cote de Boef and was no way 450g as promised, maybe a good size portion for one person. Side were nice and drinks were fine, but otherwise thoroughly terrible and far better places in Brighton to go.

One of the best steaks I had in a while, made on q charcoal grill. Service was amazing

Sharing platter was very nice, plenty of food cooked right in front of us. Knocked off a star for the cheescake, was not good unfortunately

I recently had the pleasure of enjoying a delightful Sunday roast, and it was an experience worth sharing! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a welcoming team that made sure we felt right at home from the moment we walked in.

Had a wonderful dinner here to celebrate a family occasion. The food is excellent, everything is made with care and an emphasis on flavour. Cocktails were delicious and a good wine list. Service was attentive without being fussy. It's not a cheap evening but they certainly delivered value for money.

We had Zarin as our waitress and she was wonderful ! So lovely. Service was great and food was exceptional !!!

Beautiful Sunday sharing roast. Very rare to find a good Sunday roast so it’s a must visit in Brighton. Staff were attentive and friendly. Demi and Isabel looked after us so well. 100% recommend We will be back again

Best steak and lamb chops I've ever tasted, chips very nourish!! And chimichurri is best flavoured ever!!!

Best food I've ever had! Highly recommend their Sunday sharing roast and sticky toffee pudding!

KINDLING elevates a "burger" and a "steak" to new heights. Every dish exited and surpassed expectation. Excellent service, great atmosphere, overseen by a fastidious patron. Enough hyperbole, make a reservation, and experience this for yourselves.👍👍👍.

Food was good! Apart from my dining partner had a raw lamb chop. That said, we did inform the staff and they took it back and bought back a cooked lamb chop. Overall good service and happy, but I would question whether they are temping their food if they’re bringing it out raw! Anwyay, good experience bar the food issue.

Steak was lovely, perfectly made and the sauce was so creamy. Loved it. Burger was big and very good. Definitely recommend x

Amazing service and amazing food - steaks and lamb chops were perfect. Get the sharing board and you won’t be disappointed

Amazing love the service really friendly staff great food 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

Brilliant meal delicious , great atmosphere, great staff , would recommend.

Great food and amazing service - awesome to see the amazing chefs cook your food right in front of you Groovy!!

Service and food was amazing! Would definitely come back again

The food is amazing! The service was spot on very friendly. I will defiantly be going back. Could not fault this Restaurant in anyway.

Nice atomsphere and restaurant. Service was really good. The steak OMG really good. Great food and wine. Highly recommended

10/10. Great steak, perfectly cooked. Cosy atmosphere ✨️

Was really looking forward to some good steak after a disappointing attempt at a different restaurant the previous night. 4.8 rating and touted as a “steak” restaurant, thought we can’t go wrong. Boy was I wrong though. The dry-aged ribeye was the worst I have had. It was a piece of rubber. No searing/charring at all outside. No juice inside. Very thin cut but somehow they still managed to cook it unevenly. I have had much better ribeyes at generic chains like Outback or Chilis. Cocktail also pretty bad. Don’t bother ordering. Worst meal in the UK so far.

Food was adequate, service robotic atmosphere not good. Too many babies

Great steaks and delicious sides. The steaks were cooked perfectly per our request and would recommend the sweet potato fries and walnut crusted goat's cheese.

Amazing food, wine and service! Will be back!

Amazing all round steakhouse. Highly recommended

Really lovely little restaurant . Lovely atmosphere on a Monday lunchtime very friendly and welcoming . The food was outstanding brisket burger and burgers were utterly delicious will definitely return

We had the beef sharing roast between us. The beef was cooked to (our) perfection and came with a good selection roasted vegetables. (And the mince pie ice-cream is unbelievably good)

Cannot recommend this place enough. 10/10 for vibes, food and service! We went for the cote de boeuf to share and the sauces were amazing - we had chimichurri and pepper corn. Definitely worth a visit, they book up very far in advance so definitely be prepared. Thankyou!

Very good, beef was perfect and the spinach crumble divine. Thank you to the chef and all staff!!! Congratulations

Beautifully lit, relaxed restaurant that catered for our party of nine with ease. The food was delicious, and the service was attentive without being intrusive. Highly recommended.

Poor service cold food . Bland watery blue cheese sauce. Noisy ventilation and draughty at rear of restaurant. Desserts were nice but waited over 40 mins and had to ask . Was so looking forward to this meal and was left disappointed ( poor macaroni cheese)

Great place for lunch and dinner. If you are a steak and burger lover, this is the place for you. Taste satisfaction guaranteed. Friendly service, delicious food and professionally prepared dishes by professional chefs. I highly recommend this place.

Went for Sunday lunch and had the sharing roast—absolutely delicious! We’ll be back!

Amazing experience. It is true that is not a cheap place but it is affordable for such a good quality food. Place is beautiful, the smell of the grill is divine and service is great. It took them a bit of time to bring the food, however food was amazing. Croquettes, cheese balls, pull burger and the Tbone with 4 peppercorn sauce, all highly recommended. We will be back soon to try more things

Wonderful Steak restaurant, lovely atmosphere, very calm, with a gentle attentive team. My partner and I came for lunch, the steak was exceptional. Thank you!

Great staff and interior, highly recommend

Absolutely faultless food, great steak, great drinks, great service

Amazing food and great service. Highly recommend.

First time in this restaurant for my friend and I. We were a little short of time, so we only had time to try the main course. We chose a T-bone sharing plate. The meat was beautifully cooked, tender and so tasty. My friend is American, so knows his steaks! He was happily gnawing the bone for the last morsels! The accompanying fries were perfectly cooked, nice and crispy, and the creamed spinach was excellent. A very pleasant bottle of Cotes du Rhone set the meal off perfectly. The restaurant was very busy, but service was very efficient and friendly.

After all the hype thought we would try here for lunch , after a 40 min wait for our basic steak and chips , sadly the steak wasn’t great , very chewy and gristly,plates not hot and poor service. The dogs were pleased with what we left !

Wonderful place in the centre. We have ordered lamb chops and skinny fries, lamb was tasty and soft, while fries were hot and crispy

I went there today with my mate from London and had the mid day special offer. This is my second visit to this restaurant. The steak was delicious. I am an avid steak eater and have eaten in many steak restaurants. The meat they use here is well sourced and because of that the flavour is spot on. The chef knows how to cook and the food was cooked to perfection. The staff were immaculately presented, polite, attentive and well educated. If you go here to eat I think you will be pleasantly surprised. All the best! From the guy who loves Picanha!

Have never experienced slower service. Good was average. Can cook better at home. Unsure why their rating is so high.

Food was good. Service was the slowest in history. Would we return? No.

We found this lovely restaurant whilst exploring Brighton and liked the look of the menu. We were greeted at the door and sat at a table of our choosing. Demi our server was an absolute star from start to finish, a real professional. The food was delicious, we shared the croquettes and the hummus to start both full of flavour. We both had rib eye for main which were cooked to perfection! We may have over ordered on the fries, they were perfect but one portion between two would have been plenty. The creamed spinach was probably the best I've ever had! We ordered one of each of the sauces and weren't disappointed by any of them. Overall an exceptional dining experience, delicious food and super service. We will be back!

Wow! The roast beef dinner on Sundays is incredible. Every component was utterly delicious. The beef, the veg, the roast potatoes and gravy were incredible. The desserts were fabulous too.