Olliver's Restaurant in Lewes

Best restaurant in Sussex fantastic food , wonderful hosts

Thank you Steve and Juliet, and staff for an absolutely fabulous service and meal for our birthday and anniversary celebration this evening

What an incredible dining experience! From the moment we walked through the doors, we were greeted with warmth and genuine smiles from the staff, setting the tone for a truly delightful evening. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for families or anyone looking to enjoy a meal in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Now let’s talk about the food—absolutely fabulous! Every dish we tried was a perfect blend of fine dining quality with the comforting flavours of home-cooked meals. The menu offers a wide variety of options, catering to all tastes while maintaining a high standard of quality and presentation. You can tell that each dish is made with care and fresh ingredients, resulting in flavours that are both rich and satisfying. The attention to detail was evident in every bite, from the perfectly seasoned appetizers to the decadent desserts. What really sets this restaurant apart, though, is the exceptional service. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel at home. They were attentive without being intrusive, genuinely friendly, and clearly passionate about what they do. It’s rare to find a place where the service feels as good as the food tastes, but this restaurant nailed it. Whether you’re looking for a family gathering spot or just a wonderful meal out, this place is a gem. A perfect mix of homely charm and gourmet dining—can’t wait to return!

Lovely place, great food, well prepared and presented. Very passionate owner and wife who cooks behind the scenes.

What a lovely place don’t know why we hadn’t been before. From the outside it’s not really that impressive but nice inside, the staff and owner were very friendly and the food was soo good we will definitely be returning.

Oh my! We read the reviews. We thought about it for ages and ages, but finally we decided to go. So glad we did! What an amazing meal for our Anniversary! Will be coming back as often as we can make it.

Great tasty food wonderful owner and chef would highly recommend going there

We have never had a bad experience either Ollivers, Steve is an amazing host and the food as always was exquisite

Only one thing to say: Perfect!

Fantastic food, fantastic service, fun art on the walls, nicely set tables, clean toilets

Great meal, friendly and efficient service.

A really lovely meal. High-quality ingredients sensitively prepared. The menu was exciting, and the flavours were exceptional. The starters were great - sticky pork and bread & butter pudding are both highly recommended. Little touches like hot fresh bread, the soup and the sorbet were also presented with care and added to the overall experience. We each had a glass wine , and the Malbec I had was exceptionally good. This is a small restaurant, but the table we sat at was intimate, and we felt really well looked after. Very highly recommended.

A gem of a place, hidden away in Seaford. High quality food, brilliant service.

First time at Ollivers, we will be back. A truly memorable evening, fabulous food, lovely ambience and great wine. Thank you

A fantastic place to eat and to be spoilt, with a choice of fantastic food. Steve and his team always makes everyone feel welcome. We have now been to Olivers many times and have introduced it to our wider family and friends who now highly rate it too. Never disappointed ALWAYS first class and highly recommended 👌

Really nice food. Tasty and so many dishes!

We went for our daughter and son-in-law's wedding meal and had an amazing night .

Excellent service, staff polite. Food excellent.

Oliver’s is a fabulous family run restaurant….which shows in the ambiance off the place The food,service,atmosphere are 1st class…amazing restaurant

At last a restaurant in Seaford the was of a very high standard , not only the food, but service and professionalism. Knowing who ordered what food, temperature of food arriving at the table as it should be. Steve his wife (sorry don't know her name) and their team are what other restaurants should be aspiring to be. Thank you all for making my birthday evening with friends so enjoyable. Paul Samuels.

Lovley restaurant, love the secret room down stairs very romantic

Great work Steve and all, see you again.

As always everything was absolutely superb. We were a party of 6 and nobody could fault anything. Fabulous food in a wonderful restaurant. Would highly recommend 5*

What an amazing restaurant from start to finish will definitely be back

Fantastic food, great staff and relaxed atmosphere

Celebrated our wedding anniversary at Ollivers and it was a treat. Steve was a wonderful host and the food was delicious, highly recommend it.

This is highly recommended!!!! We dropped in without a reservation, but were received very hospitably by Steve. The dishes were very tasty and deliciously prepared by his wife. We had a great evening because of the delicious food and Steve's nice stories. Thanks Steve for your good tip to travel by train in Brighton!!! If we are in the area we will DEFINITELY go back! The happy travelers. 😁

A great experience. Fabulous food. Interesting combinations, beautifully presented. The service was excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Wow what an experience. I have lived in Seaford for 5 years and this was the first visit. The set menu works extremely well and is explained in great detail by the enthusiastic host. The restaurant is small but when you are in and sat down, it didn't feel small at all and had a great atmosphere. The food is simply devine, from the appetizers the moment you sit down to the petit fours and coffee at the end of the meal. The wine selection is very good too. Whilst there we had the 3 course menu which is really 6 courses when you count everything that comes to the table. The deserts all sounded fantastic and it was hard to choose from the list. If you are in Seaford and want a fine dining experience then this is it. I think we have found the place to be to celebrate special occasions in the family. Thanks Oliver's, we will be back. 👍

Been a few times now and never had a bad meal,

Great experience. Delicious. Fantastic customer service. Perfect for a special occasion.

What a find! Only complaint is that they're not in Lewes.

Can't rate this restaurant highly enough, from start to finish it was absolutely superb.Quality food, great service, spotlessly clean and tidy.. Thanks Oliver's will look forward to our next visit...

Always a pleasure when I can afford to go. Food service and atmosphere superb. Reasonably priced drinks menu. An Xmas treat. Will be back.

Had to knock off a star on this visita as the potatoes were not quite right but nothing that would prevent me from returning. In fact we will be going more often in the coming year as it is just such a fabulous place and the food is so flavoursome.

We have been visiting Steve for over ten years,and each time we visit the quality of the food gets better,but above all Steve is the best front of house there is ! You must support and visit for yourselves

Loved every minute in here, the food was excellent as was the service, staff very friendly helpful & informative, definitely intend returning. 😋😁

Just had an amazing evening here for my sisters 60th . Steve was super and very attentive. Food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended.

Had a birthday celebration here. The food was great and the service too which all added to the party atmosphere. Would definitely recommend

Truly exceptional meal, faultless perfection!! First time in my life that I've had beef fillet medallions that actually did melt in my mouth. If i could give 6 stars i would, very special.

My Husband and I had our wedding dinner here in their private dining room 'More' downstairs from the main restaurant. Seven of us had wonderful food and wine with the main menu. As always here the food is freshly prepared and cooked to order. I had a chicken supreme for my main course and an amazing pavlova for dessert. Always an excellent venue. 100% for Steve and Julie.

Our first visit having been recommended by several colleagues. Fantastic food and service absolutely delicious

Superb dining experience, exquisite food, memorable evening.

We had dinner as a family last night and the food was incredible! Hosts were very welcoming too. We’ll definitely be back

Must be our favour place in Seaford to eat. All our friends and family we have taken there have been greatly impressed. Steve and his partner run a fabulous business.

Lovely little restaurant serving a wonderful menu of food, beautifully presented, first class.

Always great food and service, often with a twist. High quality food cooked perfectly.

Superb food, every dish was really tasty. Wonderful service from the team, especially Steve who was very helpful in giving advice on the local area. We had 3 courses and were absolutely stuffed at the end! Brilliant evening, thankyou.

Lovely friendly staff would highly recommend a visit brilliant food very flavoursome.

Another fantastic meal at Olliver's. The chocolate moose was amazing

Olivers restaurant is five stars+. The food served here is simply stunning. The care and high standards of all the staff makes a meal become an experience. The food is an absolute delight. The waiting staff are a joy. The descriptions of the food are wonderful and the tasting of it is not a disappointment. This restaurant is the one to visit for the perfect dining experience.

Nice people no waiting ,on time .

Absolutely amazing meal, and even brought me a candle in my dessert as it was my birthday!

Steve, our host, Juliette the chef are an excellent team. A warm and hearty greeting by Steve to set the mood. Nothing is too much trouble. Steve is everywhere and knows what his customers want, sometimes before they do. Juliette gives the best meal everytime and must be one of the best on the South Coast. We have been a few times over the years, if we can book, when we visit. Each time is an enjoyable, pleasant and relaxing experience. We'll done to Steve and Juliette and thank you again.

Excellent all round experience and great value for money.

Another lovely evening with fab food. Ànd. Attentive staff. 👍👍👍

Stunning food and excellent host as usual.

This week I had the pleasure of dining at Ollivers and we had a very lovely time. The food was outstanding and the service was fantastic. Fast and friendly. There were six of us and we all got to try a bit of everything. One of our party could not eat gluten and they took the time to go through all of the different ways in which they could cater for her, so she didn't miss out on any of the many courses and bits in between. Of which, we could not fault one single dish. Highly recommended and I look forward to being able to return in the not too distant future.

Amazing! Lovely food and great atmosphere. Definitely recommend.

such a friendly place with the most amazing food you can get in seaford.

Outstanding service, lovely food, reasonably priced. We had a great experience.

Excellent! Always a delight to enjoy amazing fresh and tasty food with the addition of a freindly welcome; best restaurant in town

Fabulous meal, very friendly and great service

Wow! Being new to Seaford we asked our neighbours to recommend a restaurant. Oliver's was their response. This being our first meal out because of lockdown (October 2020) I can honestly say we were bowled over by the quality of the food, staff and wine! Will we be going back? You bet and it will be sooner than later!

Absolutely fantastic food and atmosphere, really fresh ingredients cooked to perfection!

Up there with the best and very reasonable.

Absolutely an amazing experience, food so delicious & plenty of it. Service excellent. Cannot fault it in any way.

Perfect food, amazing service, wonderful experience as always.

Celebrated our 40th anniversary with close friends last night and, as ever perfect service matched with great delicious food. Steve, Juliet and the team were as always at the top of their game. All of this for a very reasonable price, so glad you were back open in time for us to celebrate with you. Wouldn’t want to go anywhere else, thanks for everything.

Excellent quality food. Nice restaurant, nice staff. Highly recommend.

10 out of 10 great meal as always 👌 😋

Fantastic food as always. Good choice from the menu. Good atmosphere. Covid safe. Have never been disappointed. Thoroughly recommend Ollivers

Superb service and fabulous food

Absolutely outstanding meal and service. Would very highly recommend trying this restaurant, they will not disappoint.

Very good food, good atmosphere, very good staff.

My daughter and I ate here last week. Delicious meal. Nice comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Plenty of room between tables to be socially distanced. Had a lovely evening.

Amazing food amazing customer service by far one of the best restaurants in the area!

Great place in Seaford. Perfect host. Very loyal local following. Food made with great care. Really nice evening. Loved it.

Absolutely love this place - they have the winning combination of a friendly family run business and years of experience. Been many times but never thought of a review as they don't need it - but after last night's end of lock-down visit, the food and service was just so good that I had to write this. Great creative honest cuisine with a white chocolate mousse & raspberries to die for. Already reserved the next visit. Thanks Steve and Juliet for a great night.

So pleased to see them back after lockdown. Great food, excellent service, you must support them!

Ollivers is one of those rare finds - a proper, top-notch restaurant, in the most unlikely of settings. The food is simply wonderful. Steve always welcomes you like an old friend (even though we don't go nearly enough for that sort of treatment). Their genuine passion for their food and service is evident from the moment you arrive to the moment you waddle to the door. 5 stars don't really seem enough.

Great little gem in seaford. Brilliant food brilliant service would definitely recommend!

Best restaurant in Seaford, food and staff are fantastic.

Outstanding food, amazing service, friendly and professional, we love it, would recommend to anyone

Top class food and hosting definitely will return

Excellent food, beautifully presented. Best locally sourced ingredients, very good variety of dishes on the menu. Fantastic service, friendly and attentive staff and proprietors who care about their product.

This is a unique restaurant which we have frequented many times, the food is superb as is the service with local produce and food cooked on the premises. You need to book in order not to be disappointed , highly recommend.

Fabulous atmosphere. Fabulous food. Fabulous service. In fact Fabulous

We really enjoyed our meal at Ollivers. We had the three course meal which was delicious - definitely get pudding! The service was outstanding, they made us feel very welcome. Steve, the owner, is a local expert and gave us lots of recommendations for time in Seafood and Seven Sisters.

Always love the food and the welcome we get here. Treated and old friend who commented ' thought the restaurant was perfect. I have heard a lot about it over the years and it was even better than expected. The cuisine rivalled any of that around here and I really liked the informal atmosphere. " Thank you for a wonderful evening.

Very warm welcome, the dishes are...English but excellent and really plentiful. Peach with cheese as a starter, lamb and gravy sauce, numerous vegetable dishes. I recommend .

A lovely restaurant we was lucky enough to be recommended. Food was divinely cooked with love. Stunningly served and the interaction from the staff was excellent. They think of everything. Large portions, tasty, colourful, realistically priced. The owner of the restaurant even kindly gave us suggestions of how to enjoy a bike ride and where to go. (Which was also great-thank you) my only complaint was we never had time to return the next day. We will return. Keep up the good work and using fresh ingredients. A lovely evening

Fabulous food beautifully presented.

Good atmosphere, very good staff. Excellent food.

Really lovely restaurant that gives a nice cozy meal 2 or 3 course options with only 1 seating so you are not rushed Staff are extremely hospitable and welcoming one of seaford's top restaurants for a romantic meal

Another excellent meal and service tonight.

Excellent establishment, lovely host, perfect atmosphere and food is suberb

Lovely people great food nice ambience

Outstanding food and friendly service

Amazing as always, Steve is a legend and the food is sublime!