New Steine Restaurant in Brighton and Hove

Don't book this hotel! I booked a triple room 2 weeks ago. They emailed me the night before check-in and telling me that triple room was not available. They forced me to have 2 individual rooms. The room was small with very bad smell. Dinner was terrible too.

Great value for an overnight stay, great location , friendly staff and a tasty breakfast. Our room was a bit average but the price makes this completely acceptable.

Good points : nice little charming hotel tastefully renovated. Situated in a charming so British street. Central a few minutes walk from the pier. Quiet, cozy, comfortable room with a lovely view of the pretty facades of the buildings opposite and a small sea view to the side. Beautiful decoration of the breakfast room. Friendly French manager. Negative points : parking in Brighton is complicated. Allow £2/3 per hour depending on the street. Depending on your arrival and departure time, it may be worth purchasing an £8 hotel voucher for the day. Good breakfast served at the table, no buffet, downside: hot chocolate and scrambled eggs not good (= orange color (powder?), not acceptable for a 4 star). Nice staff but presentation to be reviewed (unshaven and in a t-shirt the day before, average for a 4 star...) We were interested in eating in the evening but this gentleman was not very motivated to reheat (...) , not very professional, so we ate elsewhere. Well, a bit pricey £240 for 3 at the end of August.

Great hotel, very friendly staff, lovely breakfast, nice sized room

We went with a Wowcher for a three course meal each. The food quality and service was top notch, a little hidden gem. I was sorry to hear when booking that they were closing at the end of the month, I only wish we had found them sooner- we would of become regulars.

Meercat 241/ AMEX Promo. Think Big Shop Small So a friend treated me for a nice meal to thank me for helping him with things. Previously booked a table on the phone in which details were taken. We could choose from the set menu or the standard la a carte menu which we could use meercat 241 against only. Upon arriving on time (however my friend was early) I rang the bell; entered and got shown our table. I noticed inline with Covid19 guidelines tables were laid out separating diners and all staff were wearing face masks. Tables were being cleaning and disinfected as guests left and the restaurant looked immaculately clean and tidy! Our table was made with glasses placed upside down and knife and forks laid ready apparently just before we arrived. Had a discussion with the kind waitress and decided to opt for the la a carte menu for the meercat 241 deal. We decided to choose tap water which came in a nice bottle. We both chose the Mackerel Pate with toast and a garnish. After waiting a short time our starters were delivered and as you can see from the photos it was well prepared and looked so sumptuous. Upon tasting it was also amazingly nice and sumptuous for sure. We had a bread basket also which we shared. The bread wasn't heavy and a nice add-on compliment. We had time to talk however we didn't wait too long for our mains. We also chose to go for the Hake fish which was cooked to perfection with light Mediterranean vegetables on top and new potatoes underneath. Served in foil on a plate it kept in the heat and taste with all the juices left intact and flowing! We both very much enjoyed this as was very succulent. We decided to go for desert and I chose the apple crumble which came with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice-cream. The Apple Crumble appeared to be home made and had its own unique flavour. My friend went for the Tiramisu (I think its called that, however I maybe wrong!) which came in a small lid closed jar (item was served with lid open) which was rather unique. Both looked appeasing and I can assure you were very tasty! I rounded off with an Americano coffee and decided to add milk. The food here was really tasty quite a decent menu to choose from catering for a restrictive budget to going all out and going for the top tier. However all the food seemed to be very premium to me! The 2 waiters were very friendly, helpful and attentive to detail and providing us with a safe clean environment to have a nice dinner out. I would feel very confident on Covid19 measures and food quality to eat here again.

We opted to indulge on a delicious three course meal and it was simply divine! So much so, that we will definitely return, on our next visit to Brighton. Tip; Try the duck and the creme brulee!

This is the second time visiting this restaurant. A lovely welcome upon arrival. We was impressed that Hervy the manager remembered us and placed us at the window table again. Lovely food, We dined on pancake day and the crepe suzette was delicious. I recommend this restaurant and will be back again.

I had pre arranged a groupon voucher & delighted to find this cosy friendly bistro was directly opposite where we were staying for the weekend. Superb service & welcoming, happy to fit us in for an early pre-concert dinner & bring our courses out quicker as we only had an hour (very quick to eat 3 courses in French terms!). Food was superb, well presented, tasty & excellent all delivered with impeccable service. Could have happily stayed there all evening & would return if back in Brighton.

We went here on a wet February eve. Lovely ambience in the restaurant with friendly polite French staff. Service was slow but we liked that as there was no rushing about, nor trying to clear you out so they can take another booking. Food was fantastic.. well cooked, well served and very good value. Thank you. We will be back for sure next time in Brighton.

We received a Christmas Present of a voucher for this place. Brighton being as it is we didn't have high expectations, so many places are distinctly average and often over priced, with service for the masses. What a surprise! Very nice friendly cosy place, lovely staff and excellent food and service. Completely unassuming, and excellent service, not rushed or put under pressure, everything was delicious. We will return.

Mehr als empfehlenswert!!!! Fantastischer kulinarischer Ausklang nach Shoppintrip!!! Jedem, der gute Küche liebt, ist hier an der richtige. Adresse!! Compliments to the amazing chef, amazing staff and even more amazing owner, den ich sofort ind Herz geschlossen hatte. Alles in allem - formidable ❣️

This little cosy bistro is tucked away as part of a hotel in Kemp Town Wonderful menus - very difficult to choose! French chef so no fuss proper French food Beautifully presented by very friendly staff Very good value A great find !

Chose New Steine Bistro as it was close to our “hotel” and on Saturday night, restaurants in Brighton are all but booked up. Couldn’t be happier with our decision! Had an excellent meal with great and attentive service at an unexpectedly great price. Definitely will return next time we’re down and hopefully also stay in their hotel. Thank you!

We were given a dinner voucher as a wedding present, which came with a small choice of restaurants in Brighton. Not wanting to go to a restaurant chain we thought we’d try The New Steine Restaurant in Kemptown. We had a wonderful evening! The menu is French and offers a good selection without bombarding you with too many options, therefore allowing the chef to focus more on individual dishes, which really came through in each of our 3 courses. There’s a nice selection of wines, our choice of which was over the amount on the voucher, but the (very lovely, chic) owner was happy to over look this which was extremely kind and gave us a vibe that customer satisfaction was more important than profit - a rare quality in this day and age. So we had a great evening and have already spoken with friends about dinner here in the near future! If you like eating in mainstream restaurants then this probably isn’t the place for you, but if you like something a little different with a small but perfectly formed and very tasty menu, then you should definitely try out the New Steine Restaurant.

My husband and I had a 3 course meal on a Saturday night - we were looked after extremely well - there service was excellent and the team truly care about giving a good service - the food was also good - I would highly recommend......................... Thanks for a great evening !!

We visited this restaurant last night using a Groupon deal and we were impressed by the exceptional quality of the food, great menu and attentive service of the waitresses. We had a really lovely evening out. Thank you!

French breakfast? I'm speechless. I don't know what is the price for this because I have bought a buffet breakfast with the hotel room. Wouldn't have done it if I had known what to expect.

My family tried this little restaurant out on a Thursday with a groupon. The restaurant is small but pleasant. The food was very delicious (French onion tart to start, beef cheek bourgeon and chocolate mousse) and the staff very helpful. Only issue is the lack of parking which is a bit of a theme anywhere in Brighton

Tuvimos una cena de 3 cours. La tarta de cebolla era encantadora y de buen tamaño. El pollo y el pato estaban deliciosos y las verduras añadidas estaban perfectamente fritas! El ratón era increíble y ligero. La tarta de manzana estaba s deliciosa! El whl rojo Merlot fue perfecto con los 3 campos! Nunca había experimentado antes que los 3 cursos eran buenos! !

Used a groupon deal to enjoy a delightfully presented meal. The atmosphere was comfortable and we were lucky to be able to have a window seat. All of the dishes we ordered were freshly cooked and had great flavours. Portion size was just right and the service was attentive,friendly and efficient. Definitely recommend.

Estoy escribiendo esta reseña porque mi esposo y yo tuvimos una excelente comida el 2 de abril. Descubrimos este lugar a través de Groupon (y hemos estado allí desde entonces). Groupon me pidió una revisión y escribí lo contentos que estábamos con la comida y el servicio. Por alguna razón, apareció como una revisión de 2 * que NO fue mi intención. Fue definitivamente 5 *. Groupon se negó a dejarme eliminarlo / cambiarlo, así que lo estoy revisando ahora con la calificación correcta. Recomendaría este pequeño bistro.

My brother took me for a 3 course meal at the new Steine restaurant with a groupon voucher- I already knew it was an independent hotel so I knew to expect a small dining area.

Así que mi esposo me llevó al restaurante New Steine para una comida.

Brought a group on voucher and was pleasantly surprised with whole experience, Food was very nice , excellent service , lovely little restaurant , would definitely go again thank you new Steine

The Staff were really nice and very helpful and the food was wonderful, we liked it that much we have booked again

Staff are very friendly. Food is good as well.Well prepared and very nicely presented. Went with Groupon deal and the choices were reasonable. Recommended

Fui con mi buena dama a un cupón de experiencia de cumpleaños para una cena de degustación en el restaurante y el restaurante Gastro, que consistía en tener 2 entrantes, 2 platos principales y 2 budines cada uno. Sonaba mucho, pero fue un ritmo de más de un par de horas. Más agradable, porciones pequeñas a medianas, pero sorprendentemente se llenan al final de la comida. Disfruté la experiencia. El personal muy agradable y atento.

The Restaurant itself was very pleasant. Some of the staff were under trained to serve food. The food was very basic not what i had expected, more like what you would get at a Harvester. White wine should be served chilled or cold, not room temperature and should also have the appropriate cooler. Dishes should be put on the table and not handed to you which i did not like. The ambience was very nice, i just feel it needs to be improved with the staffing and food as this could be a really nice venue. I must say we did find it very clean and the toilets were spotless.

Mientras que el personal era agradable y ansioso por ayudar, luchaban por entender preguntas sencillas como "dónde está el baño" y no entendían bien el inglés, lo que algunos podrían considerar pintoresco. Mientras que los pasteles de cangrejo eran muy buenos, nuestro plato principal, Confit de pato, era demasiado salado y solo comíamos cuando teníamos hambre. Sin embargo, cuando mencionamos esto, el camarero masculino solo sonrió y se alejó. No parecía haber un gerente. No teníamos postre. También debe decirse que la música solo se reproducía cuando pedíamos algo. No fue una gran experiencia en general, y fue caro para lo poco que teníamos.

If you like eating in the front room of a B and B and don't expect too much from the cuisine fine. The staff however were friendly although ignored any constructive criticism. I my case the Duck was way too salty (probably forgot to rinse the salt off before cooking). It should be said that the Crab cakes were good and the wine as expected.

Wir waren am frühen Abend essen und die Speisen kamen ziemlich schnell. Die Bedienung war freundlich, die Steaks allerdings nicht so lecker (sehnig) und die Pommes in altem Fett frittiert.

The staff were very attentive and the food was great; portions were good and everything was served promptly.

There were 4 of us that endured an evening here, of what what I can only describe as interesting to say the least. I was expecting Basil Fawlty to appear at any moment. The restaurant itself is in a small room that feels like someones living room, with a bar at the top which also doubles as hotel reception, and the radio in the background providing ambience. We were greeted by giggling girls whom took our order and continued to giggle throughout the evening - again - lovely staff - if not in a slightly unusual manner. The choice was plentiful - although upon ordering it took 10/15 minutes before they came back and told 3 of us that 'the chef wasn't able to get any pork cheeks today' It was becoming clear at this point that the pig was the lucky one in more ways that one. We had the starter, which was the meat platter with toast - and it quelle surpris - it was meat with toast - totally overpriced but nice enough for what it was. Then the mains arrived to much amusement, and it was at this point we started to understand why the girls giggle so much, as we started to do the same - the whole experience does this to you! My duck confit was deep fried duck - 100% definately dead and deepfried 3 times just to make sure - accompanied with 4 small potatoes and lettuce. For £16. My other friends chose Risotto - which resemlbed childs puke, in both looks and taste. There was a steak - again around the £17/18 mark which was flatter than a pancake and therefore had no chance of being cooked properly and the last dish on the table consisted of calamari in mush - best way to describe it. The only picture I took, due to the astonishment of the experience and the laughter, was sadly of dessert - and I think it sums the whole evening up. It's so tough to write something with such a negative stance on here, as we are the most UNFUSSY of people when it comes to eating, but I also know that this forum does have some guidance on peoples choice - but that is the very reason why I HAVE written this - I would hate to think ANYONE would waste their money like we did. I only wish we had someone to have given us the same guidance before we visited. The staff and their strange but charming giggling was it's only saving grace. If ANYTHING, I hope the owner reads this and deals with the situation before it destroys a business. On the other hand - if you want a laugh - GO!

We booked via groupon we just bought 4 lots of 3 course meals and we took two children too. The staff welcomed us and where warm and friendly as well as attentive.

We only had breakfast at the hotel but noted that at other meal times it was always busy and with a lot of external guests. All food was freshly prepared and very tasty.

Had a three course meal which was very good. Each course was very enjoyable but the desserts were exceptionally good.

The food was delicious and well presented, we had for main duck confit and and pork cheeks, and the deserts Lemon tart and creme brûlée was to die for, relaxed atmosphere and very friendly service. We all loved the food 👌🏻

starter were OK, my wife’s main (chicken) arrived and was cold, fleshy and pink on the inside. We told the waiter who took it back, my wife started to eat it, one piece was ok, the other was still fleshy and raw inside. The waiter just kepts his head down, when I my wife pointed it out he said “would you like” and then put his head down again and said “I am so confused” pudding arrives, my wife oredress chocolate mousse, what arrived appeared to be 3 scoops of ice cream, I ordered apple crumble, it was cold in the middle - we left.

We were not expecting to enjoy the food as there was very little on the menu that appealed to us. However after a complimentary taster we had a very enjoyable evening. The staff were great and the food was surprisingly good.

Had a promotional offer and was very impressed. The venue is delightful and the food and staff were excellent

A very friendly and cosy restaurant with very friendly and helpful staff and excellent food. The food is basically french and at a reasonable price.

Came here on a gift voucher from a member of the family, unsure of quite what to expect. In the event we had a very pleasant evening. We were entitled to a tasting menu each, with drinks extra. The menu was explained to us and...

Enjoyed a lovely meal. Starter - duck pate, main - steak with frites and salad, dessert - creme brûlée. Good service.

I ate here with a Groupon voucher which enabled me to chose anything on the menu and have 3 courses. The room is tiny so good if you want to eat away from noise. The waiting staff were very friendly and the French menu was...

Very tasty and good service! Close to hotels and easy to walk to....good food and friendly staff! Try it!

Lovely little restaurant serving tasty food, good sized portions and great value for money. I had the snail starter with...

Esta es la casa de la hermana de huéspedes a Sea Breeze, acuerdo de descuento ha sido creado para los huéspedes que se alojen en Sea Breeze para cenar en el restaurante. Muy pequeño comedor, decepcionados con menú, optamos por el menú del día, pero...

Disfrutamos de una comida para 4 de nosotros el viernes pasado en el restaurante teníamos un bono de groupon y este fue llevado sin problema y me explicaron lo que estaba incluido, etc, que era agradable, ya que no todos los restaurantes/hoteles. La comida era...

Nos alojamos en el hotel, el desayuno era excelente. Nos viisted dos veces en el restaurante noches; el cofit pato estaba sabrosa aunque un poco seca sin salsa y la temporada se turne venegtables dout un guiso de vegetales que no van bien con el...

We went with a Groupon voucher. The staff were pleasant enough although seemed somewhat inexperienced. At one point, I'm guessing it was the owner who walked in, as he had a suit and a purposeful stride but proceeded to commandeer the atmosphere of the dining room with conversations on the phone. It would appear that the dining room is also the reception area, as our meal had the soundtrack of ring tones and disgruntled guests. I found this off putting. Only halfway through was any music put on in the background which served to cover up the noise.The food itself was nice. Not great, but good value. However, I don't think I would return. It is nothing special and not a place where I felt comfortable spending too long, as it was quite clear they were busy dealing with the requests of guests actually staying in the hotel.

A pleasant surprise away from the bustle of the main streets and traditional outlets. The menu proclaims to be French to match the decor but you needn't be worried about finding snails and nouvelle cuisine. Instead we encountered well prepared fish: cod with chorizo, basmati and ratatouille and hake with gratin dauphinois. The fish was fresh and well prepared. The dauphinois creamy and cooked to perfection. Desserts were equally a delight. Tiramisu served in a Verrine & crème brûlé with a crunchy caramel top and creamy base. If you have the tastecard you'll get 50% off the food I'll

Visited with friends on a Wednesday night and we were the only ones in. This is my 4th visit as I do like this place - the food is consistently good - however - on this occasion there were no chips and no mushrooms - when you fancy a mushroom omelette and chips - not great. I would love to see this restaurant survive because it deserves to but it is off the main road and as its a b & b you would not necessarily think of it. The service is always friendly but I've never seen the same staff twice- they constantly seem to be learning.All my group enjoyed the food- commenting on how good it was. Lack of basics was disappointing - no chips- there were potatoes so I assume not too difficult to convert. This is a great place for a chat as it is quiet and so close to St James street and the beach making a good location if visiting the seafront. Do make effort to find this gem.

Had the sharing starter which was a very large portion. Pretty tasty stuff. For mains we had pork cheeks and duck. Both flavoursome although the duck could have done with less potatoes and maybe some extra veg? They have limited choices for wine by the glass but they are decent quality. Service was good, would return to try other items on their menu (I was after scallops but they didn't have any).

Visited with friends on a Friday night. I like this place because it is different. It's part of the hotel so does have that hotel feel without being impersonal. The food is excellent. The service is friendly but sometimes awkward. New steine serves quality food in an unrushed; relaxed environment. At present you can use a tastecard here making it excellent value. I will be going back - taking other friends with me

The wierdest experience. My daughters steak was cremated, my sons crab cakes were awful, I have no idea what was in them, my chicken was dry as Gandi's flipflop!! The creme brulee tasted of washing up liquid. The man serving us was really lovely, to be honest I felt really sorry for him. He asked how our meal was and there was this toe curling silence with my whole family. I gave four stars for service as the man serving was 5 stars but unfortunately the kitchen forgot my sons chips.

Visited above bistro after being given a voucher for Christmas. 6 courses were all delicious! I do recommend a visit but make sure you have plenty of time as it takes around 2 hours! Staff very pleasant and helpful.

Been here many times with 'Living Social' vouchers - Always excellent and will return again and again.

Been here a few times, recent visit Sat 22nd October. Really nice atmosphere and very friendly staff, and although the food is good the menu has become really boring as this hasn't been changed for ages. It has come to the stage where I am having the same thing every-time which is a real shame. For this restaurant to survive without the need for Groupons it really needs to introduce a more exciting or change to the menu.

Went there using a Groupon voucher. £23 for three courses for two people. The restaurant is basically a front room of a hotel in a terrace of Victorian Buildings. It caters for about twenty covers. The size gives a cosy more intimate atmosphere and we chatted to several of the other diners, all mainly on Groupon vouchers.There were two waiters, a gentleman and a lady and they were both very efficient and pleasant.Drinking water was supplied without being requested and the white wine was very pleasant.We had steak as the main with a £2.50 surcharge, one was requested medium and the other well done and both were cooked precisely as requested, quite unusual for local restaurants. We were both pleased with all three courses and with chatting to other guests stayed much longer than we had anticipated.Will certainly return, if a voucher offer is available, otherwise the listed menu prices are a little steep and would be enough to deter us.Nice ambiance and good staff, they deserve to succeed.

At first glance it is a nice cosy place, almost feels like something somewhere on the continent. However after our first impression things went downhill. First of all we had the Assiette de Charcuterie – for two. The big surprise is that it was huge. Some would say that is not a bad thing. But the the bad part of it was that most of the meats were sliced not ultra-thin as you would expect, but on the thicker side, which is somehow much less appetizing. It also didn't really seem like top-quality charcuterie. (seemed more like something you'd get at Tesco). There was also way too much of it to be an appetizer. Would be better to lower the price and give a smaller portion. The mains were not outstanding but okay, but by that time we didn't have much hunger left. We had desert since it was included in our offer but again the ice cream was nothing to write home about. Not like a fine homemade ice cream, or a quality ice cream such as Haagen Dazs. The other aspect of the restaurant which we found not to our taste was the pop art paintings of dogs in various human settings which were everywhere.. We had the uneasy feeling of being being stared at by dogs dressed up in smoking jackets! It felt strangely unsettling. I got the impression that maybe one of the owners is the artist and this is the big chance to display his/her work? (there is actually an entry about this on their website entitled "‘We are the Dogs’ -- Hotel Exhibition") To each his own, but I do not think we would ever go back while those pictures are on exhibit.

Small bistro within hotel. Good central location. Clean .bright. Friendly staff and service.We had a gift of a gastro voucher for two.This involved 6 small dishes which were nicely presented.Expected stronger French flavours but enjoyed the meal.

Went with my girlfriend who had got a group on voucher and overall we both left happy. However it would have been expensive for what it was without the offer. Very small, essentially front room of a house, restaurant. Decor was ok, usual vastly overpriced 'paintings' that it seems to be fashionable to try and flog in Brighton. Starters were nice, a bottle of tap water was provided and it was implied it was specially made for the restaurant though clearly was just filled up from the tap. Waitresses were very nice especially as they were forced to wear very scruffy branded polo shirts. Steak for main was good however my girlfriends definitely wasn't cooked how she had ordered it. Really not that tricky. My desert, supposedly lemon sorbet, was inedible. Which was a real downer. Surely the minimum of making sure your food can be eaten should be maintained. Anyway, perfectly enjoyable evening but certainly wouldn't rush back and both felt we could've got better food with probably better service in nicer surroundings in a local chain restaurant.

Stayed here on the 20/7/2016 had booked 2 nights with breakfast and 3 course a la carte for both days.was told first night could order of the a LA carte menu every thing fine with meal second night told couldn't order of a LA carte menu only special menu so not happy then orders pork with mash and gravy meal came pork cold mash lumpy and gravy like water oh and no custard with apple crumble. Wife returned meal. Not happy.

Have just got back from an evening at this cute little gem of a restaurant tucked away on a small street of mostly residential homes and guesthouses in Brighton.My husband and self went on a Groupon deal this time though this will be our third visit in the last couple of years or so.We had three courses to choose from and I went for crabcakes with homemade tartare sauce and salad for starter,husband had duck rillette(pate) with toast and salad garnish,both looked lovely and tasted amazing.Next I had chicken breast stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach served with dauphinoise potato and salad,all really tasty and moorish,husband went for the steak with frites and salad which was again delicious.For desert we both had creme brulee which we love and this is as it should be,served in a wide shallow dish to allow for plenty of caramelised crackling topping(reminded me of toffee apples coating) with a smooth creamy underlayer.This is a very intimate restaurant which only seats a max of around 18 or so diners but is the better for that and the service is quick,helpful and efficient yet not intrusive.Without a voucher it is probably a bit dearer than some(around £53 for a three course meal for two) but if you want somewhere extra nice to dine out then you wont go far wrong here.We will definitely be back again soon!

Visited last week as a party of 4 using Groupon vouchers. Small restaurant in the dining room of a hotel. Staff were very friendly and attentive, true they were wearing staff polo shirts, but do not understand why this was a problem as mentioned in an earlier review. That were very neat clean and tidy.Food was very acceptable, one of the best steaks that I have for a while. All enjoyed all 3 courses. Drinks prices for Brighton were acceptable being comparable with local bars.Atmosphere was good, seemed to used by hotel guests as well as other diners. We all agree that we would return again.

Went with friends as part of an offerFirst impressions was a sort of tatty front room. Waitress was French and friendly. Although all wearing rather scruffy polo shirts. I ordered avocado and salmon tartare to start. When it arrived the waitress just said they had run out of avocado so we had been given all salmon. Annoying not to be given the option to chose something elseAnd it was horrible. Just a large portion of chopped raw salmon and onion. None of us could really eat itThe sea bream fillet for main course was ok. Served with a rather overcooked ratatouille and riceTiramisu for pudding was homemade which was nice but too creamy and needed more coffee and a bit more flavour to itI should think the steak is probably the best option. Was lovely just to see our friends and was relaxed atmosphere. But won't be rushing back.

Evening meal for 2 before heading back to LondonWent there on an offer which work out very reasonable but would have been expensive if we weren't for what is nothing but a ab& BSmall dinning room lacking in atmosphere and any styleStaff slightly in affective and lacking in experience having to wear McDonalds style shirts which didn't do anything for the restaurant or our experience, a bit tackyFood was ok but portions were on the small side, which left us graving for a little bit more on our way home

On a aimé mange dans ce resto. Très bons plats. les menus du jour sont très biens. Ambiance tranquille .

Groupon deal. went because dishes different from other restaurants, wanted to try something different. Was nice but not great!

What an amazing quaint bistro we didn't stay at hotel just dined there as it was highly recommended , the escargots in garlic , the steak everything was too our liking everyone likes it cooked differently and was correct we had a vegetarian with us and they enjoyed it too X it's not a big menu so makes it easy to choose , staff was lovely and bee accommodating , we will defo be returning

The food was nice and the staff were attentive but overall it wasn't anything amazing. With such a great choice of interesting restaurants in Brighton I wouldn't really recommend this to friends or relatives. The atmosphere was lacking too.

Very friendly staff, lovely room (but we had an upgrade, so cannot answer for the basic rooms), very clean and well decorated. Lovely location, just off the seafront and close to the centre. But the food. A French menu, the food was beautifully cooked and presented. For the main course, we both had stuffed guinea fowl. Absolutely delicious.

A friend bought me a voucher for dinner for my birthday and my wife and I booked in for an early evening meal.The menu was a bit limited but I would have eaten anything on it. Service was good and we were well looked after for the whole evening.The food was perfectly prepared and very tasty and we both very much enjoyed our selections.The only thing I could find fault with was that as more people arrived the room got uncomfortably hot without A/C until we could bare it no longer and had to leave to cool down.The evening was pleasant and good value for nice food so over all I would recommend a visit but maybe go early especially when the summer months come

If you haven't been to this restaurant before, you simply must go. The food is amazing, the service is brilliant. We have eaten all over the world in an lot of 5 star restaurants. I really wouldn't take to much notice of the negative comments from reviewers, as I really don't think they are used to eating out on a regular basis. I think that some people get real pleasure from leaving really negative comments for so many businesses, without a care in the world. This restaurant is really brilliant value, situated just off the seafront, you simply must visit. We visited this evening, and had a brilliant three course meal,with wine and coffee. Thanks for another brilliant evening.

I bought my son and his girlfriend a weekend in Brighton and also bought two vouchers from Groupon for meals for the two night stay. One of the restaurants was The New Steine Restaurant and my husband and I went along to join them for the meal. It's a small hotel and the restaurant is quite small too, we were shown to our table and the staff were quite attentive, we ordered our food and drinks and waited for the food, starters were OK, I had pate, which was nice, but there wasn't enough toast for the pate, my husband had a salad which was also ok, my son and his girlfriend had a sharing platter of cold meats and pate, which seemed ok. The main meals were not good at all though, my son and I had Pork Cheeks with mashed potato and a red wine gravy, some of the pork cheeks were so over done and hard I thought it was bone, the mashed potato was a strange grey colour and not good at all, the gravy was quite thick but ok. There were no vegetables that came with it, my husband ordered grilled sea bass which was very dry and overlooked. Luckily he had ordered some Mediterranean vegetables as a side order which we all shared, the most decent meal was my sons girlfriends meal, she ordered steak and chips. All in all we didn't enjoy the food so would not be going back. I'd like to think we weren't treated any different because we had a voucher :/

We booked to go to the New Steine restaurant as part of a Groupon deal, so didn't have massively high expectations.. which was probably a good thing, as high expectations would not have been met..First impressions were a little odd- the restaurant itself looks a bit like someone's living room with some tables in it, there was also only one other occupied table when we arrived which again is always a little strange, but I will say that it was very cosy, and as the evening went on we felt a lot more comfortable. Staff were very friendly and service was good, but I must say I was disappointed by the food. I suppose this is always a case of expectation, and having paid such a minimal amount for a 3 course dinner, I wouldn't say that I expected a gourmet smorgasbord, but had I been paying the actual prices quoted on the menus for the food I would have been very disappointed. My starter was perfectly reasonable, duck rillette with toast, but my main course let the whole thing down. I ordered the belly of pork and was told that 'seasonal vegetables' needed to be ordered as a side. I know I paid very little for the three courses, but I never see how you can treat vegetables as a side dish, unless you are ordering extra vegetables on top of those which have already been provided. When would you deliberately want to order a meal, which without vegetables would just be meat, potato and gravy? Just include them already and charge a bit more for the whole dish..On the subject of the vegetables, these were touted as seasonal- so I expected a few brassicas and maybe a carrot, but what I was served was stewed celery and, what was effectively, a ratatouille.. this confused and displeased me, both variations were mushy and swimming in oil.Final complaint would be against the profiteroles.. Again, I just feel like I didn't get what I expected or wanted. The profiteroles were filled with vanilla ice cream, rather than cream.. I'm making a wistful sad face even as I'm typing this.. I wanted normal profiteroles..I do sound like a right ole whingy-whingebag, complaining about everything, actually I didn't mind some of the disappointing things simply because we were paying peanuts for the meal and it was more about getting out as a couple than fine dining, but would I go back (even with a voucher?) no... It might not be a favourable comparison, but I would liken the dinner we had to one you might receive if one of your friends tried to host a 'come dine with me style' night. Good ideas, slightly below par execution, and a general naivety to the place.

We attended this restaurant having received a voucher from groupon. The menu was of limited choice, There was four of us and for starters we chose duck pâté on warm toast , escargot in puff pastry and tartar salmon, The starters were faultless.For main course we chose Beef bourgeon with potatoes , Sussex pork cheeks with vegetables and potatoes and duck confit with vegetables. Both courses were lovely, The restaurant was intimate and cosy. The staff were friendly, it was clean the toilets were perfect, we would return.My only other concern was had we not taken the voucher I found the menu was slightly pricey for what was on offer,

Ate here whilst staying at the hotel; great steak and chips and good wine selection. Great staff and lovely laid back atmosphere in restaurant, with a beach view and walk just at the end of the road. Perfect.

We have just returned from our Groupon offer to the New Steine. The food was very tasty however we were really disappointed at the portion sizes. This is the fourth time we have brought the offer and have always had a fantastic meal with normal portion sizes however, I would rather pay more for the deal and have a decent portion than have to come home for a bowl of cereal!

Visited The New stein Hotel bistro for the uptenth time and although this restaurant has always been excellent in the past this time it was not so good this time. We had Duck Roulette Pate & Smoked Tartar, served with warm toast the Duck was good and the Smoked Tartar was excellent.Then we had Sirloin Steak, with salad and chips & Sussex Braised Pork Cheeks, in a red wine & shallot sauce, served with mashed potatoes. The Steak was very Good, however, the Braised Pork Cheeks were not up to their normal standard and were basically undercooked.We then went on to coffees which as normal were very good.Overall a good experience and the staff were as normal very atentative.Will go back again when hopefully the new chief will get the Sussex Braised Pork Cheeks better i.e. cooked a lot longer.Thank you New Steine Restaurant and will see you again.

I have eaten here many times. The food is always to a high standard but very good value for money but not expensive.

We enjoyed a relaxing meal at the New Steine Restaurant restaurant which contributed to a great weekend break in Brighton. The food was excellent and the service very friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant. Delicious food, well cooked and extrememly tasty.

I've been to this bistro about 3-4 times and the first few times the food was absolutely amazing. But we went back about a month ago and I'm not sure if they changed management, but I ordered the same entrée I always did (the scallops) and they didn't taste the same... It looked exactly the same but it didn't taste as good as it used to. They also didn't have any foie gras which was disappointing as well. The portions seemed smaller as well.I'm definitely disappointed.

Had a tasting menu here as a gift for wedding anniversary. Will not be visiting again, poor food that I would not even class as average. Thank god for wine!

Never been to a French restaurant before, but the food here was amazing. Escargot was beautiful and my friend had the foie gras and was delicious! staff extremely polite and tentative (thanks Jessica) great atmosphere and had a really enjoyable time! The food and drinks are well priced and added bonus that we could use our taste card on a Saturday evening getting 50% off our food bill :-)

I've been to New Stein Bistro a few times over the past year and they have the most amazing foie gras, escargots and scallops. They truly were always perfect meals... But I went back about 2 weeks ago and I'm not sure if they changed management recently, but the portion of food was almost half the size it used to be.Still the same menu, but sadly i didn't enjoy it as much as i did before :(I'd still recommend it though.

I am very upset to see Frois gras duck or goose liver sold here . This is an evil act of cruelty by those who produce it and those who buy it . these poor animals spwnd their miserable lives having pipes shoved down their throats a couple of times a day and force feed grain until their liver enlarges and many die of the stress or medical problems this causes. avoid this place like the plague until this is off the menu...

Ресторан находится в отеле и очень удобен для посещения при позднем возвращении в номер отеля. В меню ресторана представлены блюда французской кухни, хорошая карта вин.

We have visited the restaurant for a French-themed dinner and it delivered up to our expectations the food was good, with decent sized portions. The food was more of a gastro pub quality (definitely not Michelin starred level), but for the price and combined a good service it still presents an excellent value.

Since I was staying in Gulliver's Hotel next door, I was sent here to have my complimentary breakfast. I found the breakfast to be average with regular options like juice, cereal along with full English being available. Not bad but nothing great to talk about.

We hadn't heard of this place, despite being local and so went with no expectations - but actually this was an excellent meal. Extremely good value - the portions are huge. I couldn't finish my main, which is almost unheard of. We shared a charcuterie to start, and both had the Sea bream to follow. Also a portion of the best gratin dauphinoise I've had. Followed by a very well executed chocolate mousse and a decent espresso. Cannot fault the meal. The staff were really lovely, friendly and attentive without hovering. We will definitely be back, thanks for a lovely evening.

We had a Groupon discount and was therefore very good value for money. My soup starter was very nice, steak was ordered medium but was somewhat overcooked, duck and desert ok. At full price my girlfriend and I would have been extremely disappointed with the meal, however with the voucher, or taking advantage of one of the set menus (which offer a range of options), then it is a good (but not spectacular) choice,Service was a little slow, but they were quite busy. Steak came with some salad which was nice. Venue was inside a hotel, so seemed a bit odd to begin with, but was laid out well. I would go back for the set menu if in the area, but would order steak medium-rare.

My partner and I just ate here using a groupon deal we found online. The food was amazing and the staff were fantastic. The portion sizes were great as we had a 3 course meal however the ONLY downfall would be if we were paying full price then the mains could've come with some vegetables. Other than that all great and thank you for a lovely dining experience

Went with friends and found this bistro utterly charming. Very intermate and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The menu although not large was very good with unusual choices which pleased us all.When the food arrived it did not disappoint, portion size spot on and the quality and flavour exceptional.Have already booked a return visit.

Visited this venue on a Groupon deal and whilst it was good value for money under this scheme, I feel they let themselves down by having paper napkins on the table, and plonking our bottle of wine down without a wine cooler. The food was good but I ordered a sirloin steak and chips (this came with a surcharge which was agreeable by myself) but it would have been better had the meal come with say 1/2 a tomato and a mushroom in addition to the couple of salad leaves. My wife ordered the scallops (again with an agreed surcharge) and she was satisfied.The offer was for "New customers only" and I don't think I will be returning as a full paying customers for the above reasons.

i found out about this restaurant through a friend who was staying at the hotel, being a Brightonian i thought this place deserved a try and am so pleased i did. it was very clean, friendly and intimate but ultimately the food was perfect, i had fois gras for starters but could have gone on eating it all night it was the most delicious food i have tasted, you must try it! it is a very small restaurant around 20 or so covers, we arrived at 7 on a Tuesday evening to find it very busy, so glad i booked, i had a steak for main and my friend had the scallops, both were delicious cant wait to go again.

Came here on a voucher for the tasting menu for two. As we entered we thought the restaurant was pleasant enough, but we felt let down by the food first course of butternut soup was ok but served in a latte glass was a bit unusual, difficult to eat with a spoon and then to hot to really drink, what followed really did live up to much the duck rilette was bland, the fish course was the worst of them all, pale, little flavour. I felt the plating of the dish could have been better, the setting and service offered more but was let down by the food.

The food here is just as good as a lot of top restaurants, for a third of the price. It is placed within a small hotel, just off the seafront. We have always managed to get a parking space right outside, which is brilliant.The service is very good, and there's a really good selection of food on the menu, all be it quite a small selection.Perfect for couples or family and friends.We visit on a regular basis.Fantastic.

We had a 6 course tasting menu. A soup course, pate, fish, meat, sorbet and dessert. The only course I wasn't keen on was the meat and it was not the actual meat but the sauce with it. We were asked our opinion on all the courses and we were honest about the meat and they said they would feed our comments back to the chef. You can ask for no more than that in a restaurant as they are catering for so many different tastes. We will definitely eat here again as I consider it to be one of the better restaurants in Brighton.