Markg in Waveney

A return for us and first time for our friends. This is a real jewel in an otherwise unremarkable, and sad, east coast town. Had the cockle popcorn again and it was sooooooo good. Main courses were really good (skate, monkfish curry and cod) with the fish cooked to perfection. One of the very few reasons to visit Lowestoft

Our ‘main guest’ loves fish, MarkG’s was recommended by a friendly takeaway and pub owner so was the first option as the venue. Our party of covered all ages, everyone loved the choices from both the main and specials menus. Service was friendly, attentive and well paced. The food was delicious and well presented. As we left our birthday ‘girl’ was praising her experience and Mark the owner/chef was called over to hear her comments which is a really nice touch. Will be returning, in a smaller party, to try more from the menus. Thanks all the team who made the special day ever more special.

Just bloody lovely! Really nice people. Fabulous food. Particularly super fresh seafood served well. The homemade coffee ice cream is amazing.

On our penultimate night in Suffolk we were able to grab an evening out together at @markgeeseafood in Lowestoft. MarkG serves up some of the best Seafood on Suffolk. Faultless cooking allowing simplicity and quality ingredients to shine through. We had: A glass of Sauvignon Blanc & a glass of Prosecco. Grilled Prawns, & Whitebait, followed by Dressed Cromer Crab and Rye Bread. Then for mains we had beautifully pan roasted fresh Skate with Brown Butter with Capers and Brown Shrimps. With a side of Samphire and Hand Cut Triple cooked Chips. For dessert we shared Steamed Ginger Pudding and Ice Cream. Coffee to end a lovely evening.

Still the best place to eat in Lowestoft and love the addition of the wine bar. People of Lowestoft you should feel so lucky you have this on your doorstep. Amazing fish cookery and service with a smile. Thank you Mark, Jo and Beth.

Grossartig! Wir haben nicht damit gerechnet in dieser Gegend so gutes Essen zu bekommen. Auch der Kaffee erfreute meinen italienischen Partner, was in England nicht oft der Fall ist.

We went to Mark G's at High Street after reading some excellent reviews online - one of which even mentioned that Mark G's is not only great but it can very well be a reason to visit Lowestoft. After reading that it is a popular place and that it is often difficult to get a place without a prior reservation, we booked a table ahead. With all these built up, we were disappointed, to say the least. The ambience is most ordinary, the quality of the food is bad (the fish were probably not washed well before cooking), and the service is ordinary as it is in any restaurant. The restaurant was pretty empty and lacked the aesthetic vibe as shown in the pictures on its website and several other online platforms. We didn't experience anything that justifies the price - we feel it is overpriced as neither the taste nor the ambience matches the price.

Absolutely lovely food and friendly staff I would definitely go back! The fish was amazing and one of us had steak which was the best steak I had had in a long time!

Brilliant birthday lunch for 18 of us. Service friendly and efficient. Food as always excellent and good value for money. Thank you to all

Plenty of parking around the back of the restaurant, and on the street. The food was absolutely excellent, if a little on the expensive side. The meal sizes were very generous - a must for fish-lovers, although if fish is not your thing there were other options. Thoroughly recommend.

If you fancy seafood give this place a try. Went with girlie friend last night and I chose the dressed crab whilst she went for the garlic prawns. We both had smoked haddock, mash, poached egg and green veg. I ask if I could swap the greens for samphire and that wasn’t a problem. Washed down with a lovely glass of red, followed by a coffee. Service was of the highest quality as was the food, would highly recommend and definitely be back.

Had the best lunch today with friends. Great location - very comfortable & relaxed Menu fresh and varied & the food was cooked to perfection. Service attentive & friendly. Would highly recommend.

Excellent all round. Met some friends who were very impressed with the food. As a vegetarian I was pleased not to be offered risotto! The atmosphere was great, not noisy but enough people to give it a good buzz.Staff were on the ball and very proffessional from the moment we walked in. Have booked again! It is not a cheap evening but worth every peny! Thank you!

Just had the most fantastic evening at Markg's, for starters the mussels were amazing and then for my main the lemon sole was the best i have ever tasted then to finish the cheese board which was superb . Even thou it was really busy all the staff are so attentive and there was a great atmosphere .

A very nicely styled restaurant in the old Blue Anchor. Booking is I think essential as there aren't a huge number of covers but there are enough to give a lovely 'buzz'. The service is exemplary - not too pushy (but please don't keep coming to top up the wine!). Wait times for food are spot on. We had the lobster soup and smoked fish board to start - both excellent. Hake and sole 'cordon bleu' to follow with a side of deliciously young, crisp buttery samphire. The wine list if fine although I would've liked to see a white with a little less acidity, (perhaps a Picpoul de Pinet or another white from Herault) but that's just my personal taste. A really lovely evening.

Great to visit Markg in its new home at the Old Blue Anchor. The place has been really well renovated and it is smart and stylish without being fussy. The menu is similar to previous incarnation at the Tramways with a focus on fish. We enjoyed the butter bean hummus and crackers snack which was plenty for two; the skate and the turbot were beautifully cooked, and our desserts of sour cherry cheesecake and Guinness chocolate cake were excellent. Only quibble was I didn't think the crispy seaweed worked with the turbot. Good to see Green Jack and Lacons beers too, both were very good. Staff were friendly and efficient too. Couldn't ask for more really, great to have Markg back and now on our side of town too.

Just been to Mark G fantastic food with great service a nice way to start the weekend looking forward for our next visit

Reading the reviews we expected better but if you leave fish too long waiting for the other dish it will overcook.Not very often we send food back but overcooked fish is a Nono.Very nice staff who dealt with the complaint well but it was too late night spoilt.Maybe we were unlucky.However just because you have a large party of 12+ don’t forget your tables of 2.

I've been to The Tramways the last 2 years for my birthday and it was great. This year I booked, saying that I was gluten free. We arrived very small and not very exciting menu only 5 of each course. I asked the waitress to check on what I could have that was gluten free she said no starter's and just one main course, I then spoke to the chef, I could have had the salmon also but they had run out of it (only serving 5 tables that evening) so I had the only main I was allowed to have a ribeye steak for a whopping £26, which turned out to be inedible as it was all fat no meat, a friend on the table also had the steak which was the same. We complained and didn't have to pay for those, so I hardly ate anything for my birthday meal. I was quite impressed they had a gluten free brownie on the dessert menu. But I was so disappointed by then I just wanted to leave. Don't bother not the same now Mark G has left.

Changed hands since last visit and a complete contrast.The menu is not a challenge and despite this the quality of food is average at best.I doubt I have ever experienced such surly or rude waiting staff.I have read the only other review since the change of management and can only conclude they were far from independent given the experience of our group.At the end of a distinctly forgettable meal (approx 2220 hrs) we were presented with the bill before we asked for it,we had intended to have another drink.When we mentioned this the man (assume the manager) stated that he just wanted to get cleared up and get home to bed.All in all an unpleasant experience and seemingly contrary to the vision expressed by the new owner when taking over from Mark G.We will not be returning for a repeat.

The Tramways has changed hands and we have dined in the restaurant twice since the new owners took over.The food is superb and the service tonight was excellent - despite a staff member being incapacitated. Well done Leanne! The menu is limited but we prefer this. This will be on our regular restaurant list.

We took my dad here before the current lockdown. He lives in Lowestoft and we have visited for decades and have eaten pretty much across the region. This is our new firm favourite!! The food was outstanding and my dad described his Need Roast as the best Roast Dinner he's eaten in his whole life...he's 76! The popcorn cockles are brilliant and the portion is a really good size. I ordered the skate with brown shrimp/butter and it was delicious, the thickest piece of skate I've seen since the 1990's when fish were able to grow before being fished. It was a lovely experience, plenty of room and they are Covid-safe and diligent - thanks for a great visit, we will be back time and again.

Top rate restaurant.Well spaced rustic style tables,cosy atmosphere and excellent service. Went for lunch and enjoyed a blend of tapas and mains.Loved the popcorn cockles and hake but all food was well presented and tasty

Excellent restaurant, we were a little frustrated with the time it took between courses but great food is worth the wait it would seem. Finally a decent place to eat in Lowestoft Book ahead

Booked here for our 33rd Wedding Anniversary at the weekend. The food and service were simply superb. Started with Whitebait & the Black Pudding Scotch Egg, followed by Halibut & Roasted Skate Wing.

Had supper here on Wednesday evening with a friend while staying 3 nights in Lowestoft. Best meal out by far. We had skate and cucumber fish cakes .Halibut with a squid ink risotto and samphire. Delicious. Good service and enjoyable evening out. Will be back if in area again. Thanks for wonderful food

An unassuming pub on the outskirts of Lowestoft has a gem of a dining area within. Their speciality is seafood and they really know how to cook and deliver. We had tiger prawns and dressed crab as starters- both oozing aroma and taste. We followed this with sea bass and halibut both were cooked to perfection and dressed with tasty samphire. The wine choice was good and excellent value. Shame we were only visiting on holiday as I would be happy to make this a regular place to visit. Lucky all those who can

Our visit was pre-booked and we were all impressed with what was on offer. One of the starters on the special board had not been updated and was from the previous day but this was not a problem, Calamari was served with a smile. My apple and blue cheese salad was lovely, fresh and very tasty. Other starters included a black pudding scotch egg with runny yolk and white bait. All very nice.Our mains included Skate, Sea bass, Cauliflower and potato curry and the Surf and turf burger each and every one was excellent.I would certainly recommend this restaurant as they cater for all tastes and the food is faultless

My wife and I took a short break in Lowestoft and using TripAdvisor tried the #1 and #3 rated restaurant. These being an Indian and a Fish/Seafood specialist suited our tastes ideally. MarkG was rated #3 and we were not disappointed. Having booked for 8pm, we arrived slightly early and were shown to a table protected from the neighbouring table by a perspex screen. Service was fast, friendly and accurate.We ordered whitebait and bread and olives as two starters to share and both were excellent - the whitebait was cooked to perfection.For mains, my wife ordered North Sea Hale which came with patatas bravas and fresh green beans, and I ordered Skate which came with chips and a little samphire. Both were delicious. It was my first experience of Skate and I was a little apprehensive when I realised it was a bone in fin. However, the flesh slid off the bones really easily and had a lovely rich flavour.We were too full for deserts but finished the evening with a cup of tea.If you like fish - try MarkG

Wow!!!!!! Amazing !!! We had an incredible meal here. Really the food is so much more than very good. We were in the area after a last minute staycation from the big smoke. The staff were extremely professional and cleanliness was second to none. I really wish you were on my doorstep in London, I’d be there every week! Big well done to all staff. Incredible.

To be honest, the only reason we went here was because of the current scheme. Normally we would baulk at paying £24 for steak and chips but with the discount it was reasonable. My wife had the steak and said it was nice. I had the surf and turf burger which was pleasant but not out of this world. What I found odd was being asked to book our meals in advance over the phone and getting two bills, one for our non discounted drinks and another for our discounted food. They must have their reasons. The staff were courteous. I would return, if their prices were a bit more reasonable.

Although we have stayed at a friend's house several times in the last few years, it is the first time we have tried MarkG. Just wish we had tried it earlier. Superbly cooked food and an excellent selection of wines at reasonable prices.We had Cromer crab and the classic prawn cocktail as starters, followed by Monk Fish Curry and Pan Roast Salmon. All expertly cooked, very well presented and packed with flavour and textures. Great service too - water delivered without being asked and genuine attentiveness without being intrusive. Next time we are staying locally, we will definitely be reserving a table or two during the week.

Last night we had a fabulous meal at Markg. We received a very warm welcome from the friendly staff. We had made a reservation and had ordered ahead, our requirements included dairy and garlic free which was no problem to them. I loved the simplicity of thw layout, very stylish in an understated way. Our food was simply delicious, we had crab, prawns, olives, Popcorn Cockles (amazing) and a delicious selection of bread. Just a point 're Covid 19, hand sanitizer on arrival and tables laid out well. If you choose this restaurant, you won't be disappointed.

What a gem! Real food, carefully and imaginatively cooked, stunning wines, friendly and informed staff. Scrupulously clean, felt very covid safe. The cockle popcorn was a huge hit with my son.

This evening our family of four had a takeaway meal from Mark G at the Tramway, Pakefield, it was absolutely delicious. Two vegetarian meals and two meat meals, all well cooked, presented and hot. Will be returning. Thank you.

Had a fantastic meal delivered by Mark and his team during lockdown. The food arrived promptly and was hit and very tasty. The Grilled King Prawns were Devine as always and my skate with a side of samphire was was delicious.Now about to put in an order for tomorrow.Well done again.

Would like to thank the Tramway team for the most amazing takeaway meal last night - food was heavenly as always & such a treat in the current lockdown situation - such a pleasure to savour

Had heard about this but know the Tramway of old so was a bit sceptic but was really impressed. Had lunch there and the seafood / fish was tremendous, service spot on without being intrusive and will definitely go agsin.

Not having been here for lunch, decided to give it a try. As we usually chose from the main menu on evening visits, we decided to try specials menu.Although the choice was not great, we opted for the 2 courses for £10, for which there was only one option. This however was tasty and well cooked and definitely good value! We will probably repeat the experience shortly.

Superb food, well presented , great atmosphere, I had Skate cooked to perfection, the best I have ever tasted, thank you

Local eaterie, and pub...and we nipped there after a very long workday. The food was served with a smile, was extremely delicious, anda fair price . This place has a good reputation, which is well deserved.

love this place, their food is just devine, recently had a GF vegan fish and chip meal which was just amazing! Every-time we come back the food is fabulous, we are never disappointed. Fish is their speciality but that doesn't mean the other food is substandard. would highly recommend.

I was expecting the food to be good but the Turkey roast dinner was sublime. The pate starter and Christmas pud were exceptional tooVery very high standards on displayNot the cheapest but I'd say without fear of contradiction - the bestWell done to the team

Well from the out side to inside great place ! Easy parking in the area too . We were taken to our seats very helpful friendly lady and gent ! Me and the other half sat at the table asked if we wanted bottled water and drinks ! Great choice. Norfolk gin ! Ace Menu very good and offered a great choice ‘’ Main meal spot on for us both wow flavour and presentation ! Can’t fault it ... drinks and others in the restaurant attended too very well. Relaxing loved it . Desert yes don’t miss out ! Try something and I did. Ginger and rum it was like a soft sponge and flavour that make your mouth water with caramel .... Brandy coffee full flavour and smooth which is key made with class ..! Will becoming back next month and not even worried about the bill it was great first time experience it was fabulous evening . From us two in oulton broad mr green. P.s back ground music next time please ‘

Lovely local restaurant that is beyond wha you you expect.... came here on sat 20th for there tapas menu as we live very local ...tapas menu was bigger then. Thought with lots to choose from & so amazed with what my hubby could eat as he’s a coeliac & has to be gluten free not a problem here they could do all but 2 items off the menu as gluten free.....the fish gojohns taste really nice so light & yummy....

Excellent food. Fantastic fish dishes done to perfection. This is now our favourite local restaurant!

A friend recommended mark Gees we all enjoy fish but this guy took it to another level every course was sumptuous I don’t eat pudding but had a little taste of the Jamaican something or other again sublime!! Will most certainly be returning.... soon

We’d never been to MarkGs before. We were greeted and told to go to the bar, where we can order our drinks and look at the menu “whilst we get the table ready”. This was fine, we went into the bar area and sat down for 10 mins, where we was then approached by an older waitress, who wanted to take our order in the bar. I said we hadn’t even been shown to our table yet, and she abruptly responded that they do this sometimes (bit strange). Also bearing in mind this had been 10 minutes for a 2 person table to be prepared?

I stayed in the Tramway for 4 nights this month the accommodation is clean and tidy the only downside is my bathroom was down the corridor there was also no desks for me to work at in the evening. I had breakfast every morning in the restaurant the breakfast menu is amazing. I ate one evening in the restaurant and the food was outstanding my only regret is that I did not eat more often in the restaurant would definitely recommend for food

We ate here on Sunday and both had the dressed Cromer crab salad for our starter which was really tasty. Our main course was the Skate with Shrimps and chips. The Skate was thick and meaty and was absolutely delicious and by far the best Skate we had eaten in a long while. Neither of us could manage all of the chips as we were so full, shame as they were also cooked very well. Can thoroughly recommend Markg's it was amazing. Thank you.

Beautifully presented, tasty, fresh food with excellent service in relaxing surroundings. Goats cheese salad, plaice fillet and ginger pudding with ice cream all washed down with a pale rose.

From the outside, The Tramway looks like a traditional pub. When you get inside the bar area is preserved although quirky. Good choice of drinks. The star however is the fish. Absolutely fabulous! The monkfish curry (already mentioned in other reviews) is beyond delicious. The baked cod on a shrimp risotto likewise. Mèze starter exquisite. What a find!

We had a fabulous meal in this restaurant. We ordered the meze board to share followed by grilled plaice with new potatoes and roasted skate with chips. Such generous portions and beautifully cooked and presented. The staff are all friendly and very efficient. It is only a small restaurant so book ahead if you don’t want to be disappointed.

Popped into MarkGs after a day at the beach and Jo very kindly find us a table although we were a little under dressed in our beach attire however still made to fell very welcome. The food was absolutely delicious and service and staff were great as always. Always a treat to visit and eat in this great place.....Pakefield is certainly a great place to visit right now with so many great restaurants and pubs.

Well cooked fish dishes with wine well priced in a pleasant atmosphere with friendly staff. We had been unable to get a table the previous night so glad we persisted and tried again

Absolutely love MarkG. The food is delicious and the service is great. The staff are always lovely and friendly and always seem to have a smile on their face. I would highly recommend MarkG’s

Went to lunch today, and chose a selection of fish small plates, including crab, whitebait, garlic prawns everything was nicely presented and very fresh. Not too many tables occupied in the restaurant but we did have an early lunch. Will certainly come again, and try their supper menu. Would highly recommend.

One of if not the best place to eat in Lowestoft, serving delicious Fish, Chicken and Beef served for Sunday lunch through until late afternoon

Me and my partner booked here having read the reviews and it did not disappoint. We went early to enjoy a drink before the meal, it was really nice chilled atmosphere, the bartender served my gin just how I like it. We ordered way too much because we couldn’t choose, popcorn cockles were delicious, onion Bhaji, white bait and calamari went down a treat. My partner had the monkfish curry, I chose the skate which was out of this world. I really wish I hadn’t had a starter because I couldn’t eat the skate but my partner helped me out. Both dishes were exceptional. It’s now up at the top of my all time favourite places to eat. Well worth the 5 hour journey to get there.

Thought we would have a treat while on holiday and both my wife and I love seafood so took the ratings from here and headed for some delicious food.

Living nearby I thought I'd take the plunge and try for myself I had the Mezebox, and another couple savouries to sample. The lady serving was very helpful and friendly, the food was very tasty and flavoursome. Its tucked away as a part of the Tramway Pub and could be described as a hidden. I shall return very soon .

My partner and I regularly visit on a weekend for lunch from the deli, which we are then able to eat in the pub bar. I can honestly say I've never tasted better food. I've eaten in vegan restaurants in London, Birmingham and regular restaurants with Michelin stars, and can honestly say I've never come across better food than at the deli. Never before have I been motivated to write a review about a sandwich! Service is great, the woman who runs the deli is really friendly and on occasions where there has been nothing I've fancied, she's gone and made us something fresh to order. Also, the coffee is incredible. In addition, I'd like to add that there are a few 'vegan' places in Lowestoft, but it's refreshing to find one run by people have really have a deep understanding of what it's about and how to make vegan food interested.

so tasty box with loads of variety - asparagus, anti pasti, olives, balsamic onions, lentil and pea salad, humous , colourful, yummy, prepared beautifully by the lovely jane who is so kind and attentive , this is the best vegan eatery in east Anglia , I got superb fresh bread and the chocolates are fabulous ……...well done guys you are magic

We visited the restaurant for Sunday lunch on Father’s Day. I began with a very tasty chicken and mushroom pate. My partner had the selection of smoked fish which was well displayed and I am informed tasted very good. My roast beef was well cooked and presented. The Yorkshire Pudding was a little dry for my taste but I continue on my search for the perfect pudding. The best is still in Singapore. The excellent choice of vegetables accompanied the main meal perfectly. The nut cutlet roast was enjoyed with a similar selection of vegetables. We both enjoyed our sticky toffee pudding with clotted cream ice cream. Empty plates spoke volumes. I enjoyed a pint of beer brewed locally by Adnam’s of Southwold and my partner had a pint of Aspall’s Cider. Service was attentive and friendly and we both thought it represented excellent value for money. We shall return.

Stayed at the hotel for one night and ate at the restaurant. Great menu. Almost impossible to choose! I went for scallops on and asparagus veloute followed by skate wing with brown shrimps and capers. Absolutely delicious and fabulous service too

We were given a present of a voucher from our daughter and son-in-law for Xmas .Decided to use last night .Booked in advance unsure of what to have . Greeting was warm ambiance was great .Given plenty of time to choose our food .We had the smoked fish board ( to die for) and the Cockle popcorn (very tasty). My wife had the Roast Cod ,she said it was fabulous (no bones), I had the Monkfish Curry ,WOW what a curry best I have tasted ,the fish was cooked to perfection and the curry sauce was a burner but did not spoil the dish .As a whole it was brilliant. We finished with a white chocolate cheese cake and a glazed custard tart. Well what can I say fabulous place ,warm and welcoming staff ,Absolutely Fabulous food .If you are thinking of going and think it's a little expensive it is well worth every penny (and I am known to tight) Many thank to Mark ,staff and all behind scenes to make this a most memorable night .

Fabulous Vegan meal tonight, samphire, smoked tofu and Aubergine pie with new potato stack. Utterly delicious as always 10/10

Our first, long awaited visit, will be back again very soon.

We had dinner on a Tuesday night and were accommodated without a booking by extremely efficient and friendly staff. The bar area is welcoming with a good range of beers, and we enjoyed the free tapas with our first drink. The restaurant itself is really pleasant (although a little chilly) and stylish. We had 3 courses with drinks for under £70, and given the excellent quality of the food I thought this was very good value. The calamari tapas was tender, our mains of trout and skate were cooked perfectly and the cheesecake dessert was delicious. I would recommend without hesitation and will be visiting again.

Lovely atmosphere, excellent service and amazing vegan food. I will definitely be visiting here again.

Had a great Sunday lunch, tender roast beef with home made Yorkshire pud. Vegetables were nicely done and a good selection. Two on our table had fish, one cod, the other skate both well presented and delicious. This is accurate cooking with quality ingredients and good value for money. Nothing to beat it locally.

I wasn't keen on the pea purée but the fish and chips were so good that it easily deserves 5 stars. Excellent beer too. Recommended

This pub/restaurant is simply very good: a short but varied menu to suit all tastes. The fish we had was delicious and the service excellent.

Having been recommended to try this place sometime ago, we called in on the off chance one lunchtime and got a table as it was quiet but I believe it is best to book in advance and would do so in future as I'd hate to miss out on a meal here. I had lemon sole with garlic prawns, samphire and chips and my husband had open fish pie. Both meals were first class. There is so much on the menu that I would like to try as I love seafood. Staff were friendly and welcoming. We are already making plans to go again and take friends with us. Large car park at rear of premises which we hadn't realised so we had parked in a nearby road. If you like seafood this is a must!

The meal of vegan chilli with guacamole and humous and sour cream and rice was filling and so tasty , will come again, Mark Gee is an asset to Lowestoft and deserves to be a great success running such a brilliant establishment, the new deli is great with takeaway food of superb quality for a reasonable price

I eat and drk k here regularly. The place is always clean and tidy, the toilets always smell clean and the restaurant is immaculate.

Excellent time. Food delicious. There were 16 of us but no-one had to wait for food. The Team were very well organised. The whole afternoon felt very relaxed. They also do excellent lunches as well.

We popped in for lunch today and were pleasantly surprised.We had the fixed price lunch for £10 pp and have to say could find no fault at all.

Always high quality food at this place if you want a lovely eating experience I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone the food is always pleasing to the eye and tastes fresh and delicious

Went with a group of friends for a pre-Christmas meal. Without exception everyone thought the food, presentation and service was excellent. Would not hestitate to recommend.

Super pre Christmas lunch to get oneself in the mood proper food in a relaxed setting served well merry Christmas will return in January for some more Carl & jane

As we were a large party with differing food preferences we enquired about the menu in advance. Realising we were being given different information from one another we checked again and were reassured that we would be able to choose from 2 menus. This wasn't the case. The choices were limited. It was especially disappointing for those of us who love fish and who'd chosen this resaurant especially for its good fish reputation. The best fish dishes also involved meat and as the food had been prepared in advance we couldn't have those dishes without meat. This left batteted fish and chips but as we also avoid wheat and wanted something a bit diffetent we had to go with the only vegetarian option which was a mediocre nut roast. I have to say though it was nicely presented and the vegetables were nicely cooked and the meat eaters were satisfied with their meals.

Great fish restaurant, lovely food and excellent service Menu changes frequently as we've been 3 times this year and had a different main each visit all cooked to a very high standard and presentation spot on

It's easy to be put off by the location of the Tramways as it's on a busy road into Lowestoft and doesn't look all that special from the outside. We ere also dubious about it's branding, with 'bijou hotel rooms' available and puzzling insistence on forsaking pound signs and decimal points in the pricing (is that cool?) Anyway the vegan menu seemed appetising so we gave it a go for lunch, and what a nice experience it was. The interior has been well decorated in muted colours, good lighting and a mix of 'upcycled' chunky vintage furniture all spaced out well. It was warm inside on a cold day, a nice woodburner blazing in the cozybar, but we sat in the restaurant area and service was excellent. We both ordered from the vegan menu, the food came quickly and was hearty and delicious - devilled bean hotpot with crusty bread for me and a risotto for my partner. We managed to squeeze in desserts, my vegan waffle sundae was superb. The restaurant doesn't do many evening vegan meals but is largely a fish restaurant and another customer commented to me her fish meal was the best she'd ever had. The pricing is odd but good value for money. All in all a great time, also we stopped at the on-site deli to choose a few vegan items to take home. Don't be put off by the slightly pretentious marketing, it's a super place on the edge of town with lovely food and it has it's own car park so no problem there. We will return and we're spreading the word.

Its about a year since my last visit, and our table of eight, all thoroughly enjoyed our food. Beautifully presented, well cooked, good value, delicious.

It takes nerve to turn an old pub in. It the best area and with a reputation into a foodie destination - but Markg and his partner have managed it with the old Lowestoft Tramway. As well as the restaurant which has an imaginative modern menu there is a vegan takeaway, regular vegan nights and sharing plates and nibbles in the pub itself. We shared tapas - gorgeously battered prawns and some proper whitebait - not the stuff encased in concrete crumbs and for mains we had pan fried sole which came with very good chips and my partner had the smoked haddock chowder. Both very fresh fish beautifully cooked. The stem ginger and lemon cheesecake for pudding was outstanding. If you have not beengo - there is a big car park

We were so delighted to find such an excellent restaurant just a ten minute bike ride from where we live. The menu is varied and not too big - meaning fresh, chef cooked food. The presentation is beautiful and such good value, we count the days until we can visit again! The restaurant is elegant and comfortable and the staff attentive and friendly - nothing is too much trouble. They present the wine in a proper ice bucket which is a lovely touch these days. The wine is well priced too, we always have a bottle. Thank you Mark G - see you soon!

We were staying at the Tramways Hotel for a birthday party and noted that the food smelled lovely the evening we checked, in whilst enjoying our drinks in the bar. In the morning we were grateful to have taken it easy at the party as we were able to enjoy our breakfast, consisting of black pudding, eggs, butchers sausage and smoked bacon. All was excellent and my coffee was served in a cafetiere and we were given ice cold OJ to feed our bodies the vitamin C they craved. I will definitely visit again to try their evening menu.

Great fish restaurant, very good food and friendly knowledgeable staff. We asked about the wines and received good information as to which would pair best with the turbot. Would recommend to anyone coming to Lowestoft.

Tried to 'phone to book a table but just kept getting an unobtainable tone. Decided not to bother trying the place but were driving past so decided to swing in. They were able to reserve me a table for 2 at 8.30, and the front of House service was super. From the minute we arrived until we left the service was friendly and professional. The food was absolutely excellent. If you've not tried this, then do - you'll not regret it. Portions are generous.....

We went here for a family lunch. One of our number is vegan. The choice of 3 separate menus was nicely bewildering, spoiled for choice. The 4 small plates for £20 were excellent value. Everything was freshly cooked and came beautifully presented. The fish platter was original and well executed. The sweet potato chips were hot and crispy. The fried mushrooms with dip were especially good. The desserts were very good with the exception of my carrot cake that was a bit odd and seemed to be impersonating some kind of sticky nutty pudding. The chocolate brownie with salted caramel ice cream was highly complimented with our daughter stating that it was the best that she had ever had!

If you live in or anywhere near Lowestoft you should treat yourself to a visit,I very much doubt you would be disappointed.

Another exquisite meal at MarkGs. My son and I had the cockle popcorn, it was a first for me and it was beautifully cooked. I then had the prawns which I love, again it was scrumptious, my son had the scallops, all wonderfully cooked and presented. We both had lemon sole with a shrimp garnish for the main course and I had 3 scoops of ice cream for dessert whereas my son had sorbet, all very good. Great service. Mark G and his staff never fail to deliver top quality food.

We visited markg’s at the tramway tonight as a family of 14, after not being able to get in on the Saturday night as we left it too late they were very accommodating in squeezing us in tonight. The menu covered a wide range of tastes and the food was of an excellent standard, the service was also excellent. The only one thing that we could pick fault at was the lack of high chairs being with 2 babies and changing facilities however that didn’t hinder our 5 star review! Great place and would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area

Good food, attentive service and a convivial atmosphere - liked it very much and will go again when get the opportunity.

Whilst offering a great fish selection . the steaks are just as fantastic so the choice is yours. Also great deserts.

When we arrive in Kessingland at 7.30 we rang round to find a good dog-friendly place to have dinner for four of us and the earliest booking Markg (Tramway Hotel)could give us outside in the courtyard was at 9pm. But since the Trip Advisor listing of this pub/restaurant had the wrong postcode, we were late finding the place and late for our booking!

A little flippant for a title I know but the whole evening and the food so great it made me feel a little frivolous! Great place, lovely friendly and knowledgeable staff and above all amazing food. We shared our starters of prawns and Vietnamese noodle with crab cakes...delicious. My husband had the lemon sole with scallops which he said was very good and I had monkfish curried which was amazing. The fish was so fresh surprised it wasn’t still flapping! Finished with a generous cheeseboard and a scoop of delicious icecream. Very reasonably priced and would thoroughly recommend

Sunday lunch for two on a scorching day. Sat in the courtyard for a pre lunch drink then through to sit at our table. With a light breeze blowing through the open patio door it was cool enough to eat comfortably. Starters of well cooked whitebait and popcorn cockles went down well , followed by sea bass and roast beef. Nice food , good service definitely one to revisit.

Excellent fish - and I'm sure other dishes were fine too - served by friendly staff in a pleasant courtyard. Worth a detour.