Ollivers Restaurant in Lewes

Another fabulous meal at Ollivers, Intimate restaurant with bags of atmosphere . Fresh , original menu and food , host Steve is nothing but attentive , with his wife preparing great dishes , can’t wait to return

Have visited Oliver’s a couple of times after a friends recommendation. Food never lets you down and the Owner/Staff can not do enough for you. Very pleasant experience

This place popped up on our search for where to eat while staying locally,, so we booked and decided to go along. Interesting concept on pricing - fixed price for 2 or 3 courses for all the menu choices, plus they were offering a voucher for the desserts, which twisted our arms to go for all 3 courses! The owner and his wife have owned the place for 21 years and he is very passionate about the food, the history of the building, the history of the area, etc, whilst his wife is behind the scenes with the cooking. He is also a fount of knowledge about what to see and where to go locally, so we were well tipped off for visiting places locally, which is great. Food beautifully cooked, superbly presented and so tasty. Appetizers and warm bread set the scene, before starter choices of a sardine dish for me and a hot peach for the wife - very unusual! Nice touch between starter and main - either a butternut soup or mango and mint (I think!) sorbet - just right to cleanse the palate for the next courses. Mains were both lovely - sea bass with plenty of vegetables. Fortunately, the owner came and sat to talk with us after the mains, which was just as well, or we would have struggled to fit in a dessert! The wife tried a 'taster' trio of desserts and I opted for the pavlova. Both very yummy and so glad we could fit them in. All rounded off with coffees and petit fours - a nice touch. So glad we found this place. I can see why so many people come back time and time again, so if we're ever down that way again, we'll be sure to look it out. Not a 'cheap' meal but 100% worth it.

Our first visit and it won't be our last! We'd stumbled across Oliver's on a previous day trip to Seaford and finally thought we'd give this hidden gem a go to celebrate my birthday. This is a husband and wife team specialising in what I'd call modern, British fine cuisine. What can I usefully add here..? All the dishes are freshly homemade, painstakingly presented with attention to detail, and above all, hearty portions with a tasty selection of delicately prepared veg - and (what a welcome change!) spot-on roastie potatoes! The subdued décor is inviting, service is faultless and the wide choice of wines are sensibly priced. Strongly recommend and definitely look forward to returning.

Olivers myself and my partner went on the 15th of February...the staff were so lovely and friendly, and the food was amazing I will be back again an again.

Not been to Oliver’s before a friend booked it for his birthday…. It was absolutely amazing from entering the restaurant until leaving it was a great experience The food is just out of this world the service the same I couldn’t fault anything…I will be back sooner than later …,a great night was had thank you Oliver’s

Absolutely faultless! This restaurant is a real find, this is the first time visiting Oliver’s tonight, and the food is exceptional as well as the customer service we received. We visited because of the fabulous reviews we read on line and the menu offered and it truly is amazing!! Highly recommend :)

Absolutely excellent. The best restaurant for miles. Lovely freshly cooked innovative food choices and friendly and knowledgeable staff. Definitely worth a visit - and then return for more!!

This independent restaurant is a reminder of how things should be done. The menu is varied and interesting and the food is made with love and it shows. The service was warm, friendly and unobtrusive. Special mention to the parsnip soup and brandy snap baskets - amazing. Great value for money and the fact it’s always booked well in advance should tell you all you need to know. We will be back!

Disappointed:( I just moved to seaford and I was so excited to take my my mum for a nice dinner. The starters were amazing however the soup was absolutely tasteless . They were polite and gave us a sorbet . For the main dish we ordered Seabass and it was very fishy and tasted like it wasn’t fresh . Me and my mum are not picky at all but we just took 3 bites of it as it wasn’t edible . The desert was good tho . Never going back as we just had this fishy aftertaste all evening

Superb restaurant. Service was incredible as was the food. Would highly recommend! Thank you for making our birthday occasion so special.

Always lovely eating at Ollivers. The food isn’t very adventurous and hasn’t changed much in all the years I’ve known it. It is quite old fashioned but you know what to expect and it’s always cooked well. Expect a whole evening out as there are lots of small courses. Great value for the quality of the food.

We were a family party of 9 and were made to feel very welcome by Steve. We were more than impressed with the quality of the food and presentation was first class. A short but well chosen wine list produced some enjoyable bottles to go with the food. An excellent evening out.

After spending a very hot day on the spectacular Seaford Head golf course, we were ready for a nice dinner. Despite the fact that we hadn't booked, Steve found us a very nice table and made us feel so welcome. The quality of the food was beyond our expectations and we loved every minute of our evening at Oliver's. Many many thanks to Juliet for her wonderful dishes and to Steve for keeping us entertained. We will certainly be back the next time that we find ourselves in Seaford. A total delight !!

First time here on recommendation from reviews. For 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration. Could not fault this restaurant. Booked well in advance and was very happy with result. Excellent well priced menu, locally resourced produce. Good wine list and fast efficient service. The owner is a good host and adds to the conversation regarding the area around Seaford. Would certainly visit again when in the area.

We enjoyed a lovely meal whilst on holiday in the area. Very creative and imaginative dishes. The background music was very quiet, which was great for us. The proprietor was very welcoming, entertaining and attentive. The restaurant is only a minute walk from Seaford station.

Out of this world!!! Been a few times now and it’s just my favourite place ever. Steve is just brilliant

Excellent service. Extensive wine menu. Extensive dessert options. Food was excellent. Server had great suggestions for our stay here in England.

Another fantastic meal. We love eating here. My steak was to die for. Well worth the money and worth a visit .

We visited Ollivers not having been for a while. It was as warm and welcoming as ever. The meal was delicious. The quality and standards are still the same which seems to be a rare thing at the moment. Excellent value for money, the drinks prices are good too. We won’t leave it so long next time. We had a wonderful evening. What a treat! Absolutely superb.

We have been to OLIVERS many times, and introduced several groups of friends to the delights of this restaurant. Food and service are exceptional. The menu changes every month and the large choice of dishes are very imaginative and tasty.

Fantastic food and service as usual. We always leave this place with a big smile, feeling very satisfied after a sumptuous meal. Steve always look after us like we are royalty.

After 4 years and Covid I returned to this restaurant. The vibrancy had gone and it was looking dated. Both chicken and steak mains looked and tasted tired although they were served in copious amounts with buckets of vegetables. An initial amuse bouche was a flavoured biscuit and this was followed by rather bland soup that did not add anything extra to the procession of plates. Overall we ended up full but not satisfied. Perhaps this was a one-off. I certainly hope so.

Ollivers is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. The whole experience is perfect...not just the food but a warm welcome. However, the food is something else, not only looks beautiful and tastes beautifully too. The chef, I believe to be the lady owner is amazing...amuse bouche to start of the journey and a cheeky little food gift after the starter. My dessert of three little samples of the main desserts was a fitting end. And real mint in my tea. It was my first visit and I will certainly go there again..

We went here for a special occasion with friends. I am celiac and I had more than one choice. We had the lamb and the salmon. The mushroom pate starter was superb. Every bite enjoyable.

We love this restaurant. Over the past 13 years we must have eaten in it more that 70 times and never had a bad meal - and I wonder how many other restaurants can compare with that? The quality of food is superb, the welcome...

Taken here for my birthday and it was exceptional. The food is absolutely superb, the staff are so friendly and welcoming, can't wait to visit again soon.

We visited Oliver’s in September we was on a family holiday it was the most enjoyable experience from start to finish the minute we walked in we was greeted by the owner and shown to our table the food was world class the flavours the...

Amazing restaurant, excellent food and drinks with exceptional service. A lovely atmosphere too. Completely faultless from start to finish. Well done guys, keep up the good work.

Well this is a find! We came here with our niece and her husband to celebrate their 20th anniversary. What a delight! From a warm welcome, to excellent drinks advice and a stunning meal, we were delighted! Food was exceptional and the service just so-...

WOW had heard of this Restaurant and how Good it is , It did not fall short of Great Food and Attentive service no rush and So clean (even the Toilets ) We will return Thank You so much Keep up the Hard Work

A lovely independent 5-star restaurant in the heart of Seaford. The host was most attentive, helpful and informative about the local area. The food was divine and the menu choices perfect. We had the chilli potted shrimp and filo pastry starters followed by the belly...

A little gem of a restaurant. Cannot believe we have lived in a neighbouring town, and this restaurant has been here for 18 years! A first time visit this evening…already looking forward to returning. Great friendly service, quick and efficient. Food choice top notch to...

Fantastic night at Oliver's on 18th January. Great choice of food, superb staff, good selection of wines. The owner Steve is a very good host, nothing is too much trouble. Can definitely recommend this restaurant.

My wife and I have eaten here several times over the years. The food is excellent and there is plenty of it. The restaurant is always clean as are the rest rooms and the staff are very welcoming. We cannot fault the place!

Had another wonderful evening at this little gem of a restaurant , hosted by the fabulous Steve , the food was both delicious and delightful , always with an extra twist on flavour cooked expertly by his lovely wife , faultless !!

As the review title indicates, you are always guaranteed exemplary service from the moment you enter the restaurant to Steve and Juliette's cheerful farewell. The cuisine has never failed to thrill in terms of variety, quality and flavours. Steve is a terrific host making everyone...

We ate in Ollivers on the last night of our holiday in East Sussex and it was certainly a great end to our staycation. The menu was imaginative, the waiting staff friendly and efficient and the ambiance relaxed but lively. We would highly recommend.

We were at Oliver's on Saturday night and once again was overwhelmed by the food ,everything was amazing .Steve and the waitress were very attentive even when we had a incident with the red wine! Amazing thanks Nikki

We had been trying to get a table at Ollivers a few times when we've been in the area. Initially disappointed that we would again be unlucky, it was treat to be called to offer us a booking due to a cancellation - good tactics...

Went for a belated birthday meal after lockdown. Everything was delicious and the atmosphere very nice as usual . Thank you. We will be back .

Visited here for my birthday treat, and it was just as good as our first visit here. The food was spot on, and so was the wine that was on the special list. The owner is so friendly and very knowledgeable. A great night out,...

At first sight, the appearance of the front of the building is unnerving but when you open the door and walk in, it is wonderful. The welcome was warm despite joint confusion over our booking which was easily sorted! From the comfortable seating right through...

I’m struggling to decide what was best about our visit; the food or the staff, their helpfulness and insight into local knowledge, as both were first class! Our family loved the meal. Each of us was jealous on seeing each other’s meal arrive, but when...

This really is superlative. Freshly cooked food with many 9nteresting twirls. We had pork belly starters and for mains devilled duck, steak and kidney pudding and plaice wrapped around salmon with a prawn cream sauce. Lots of properly cooked vegetables. A choice of 7 desserts...

Great atmosphere, intimate function room, superb food and excellent service. Ideal for a special occasion, would recommend dining here any time of the year.

We've been here for an evening meal and enjoyed the food and atmosphere every time , can't recommend more highly

Delicious starter of cauliflower and leek crumble with blue cheese ice cream. Inventive and interesting . Loved the hot and cold together too! Main course Seabream with a crab and spring onion sauce , delicate, tasty . This restaurant the little gem of Seaford !

As usual brilliant service, great ambiance, and amazing food. Thanks Steve and Co, and especially compliments to the chef.

First time visitors to the restaurant, having moved down to Seaford in January. Excellent meal, so much included in the price. The owner is so friendly and made sure he chatted to everyone, first class meal and service, will definitely come back

Always, always always a great experience. Exemplary service and first class cuisine, yet in an atmosphere you can relax it. An absolute must in East Sussex.

Yes, the atmosphere and service were great, the restaurant packed. However, this is basically a 1970's style bistro with aspirations to serious cooking. Sadly, it doesn't hack it or not on the night we went. Example: kidneys in a nondescript sauce on white doughy bread;...

yet again what a fantastic meal with friends .we are never disapointed with the service from steve and his team and the food is well worthey of a michelin star or two we will return

Lovely atmosphere here with excellent service and perfect freshly made food. We informed the restaurant beforehand that one of us was gluten intolerant and they produced the most wonderful safe but tasty food. It was a real pleasure to dine here and the host is...

Our Tangent group of ladies meet at Olivers every November for our posh Nosh meal. We are never disappointed. There is always a great choice of food which we preorder. Steve & his team are efficent & friendly. As well as the meal we have ordered he servers little canapés & pallette cleansers. Usually a parsnip soup or a sorbet. It's the small attentions to detail which makes Olivers stand out above all other Restaurants. I look forward to my next visit.

his restaurant is never a disappointment. Yes it is a small and non typical menu, no you cant have chips, no they don't use a microwave. Yes the food is all freshly cooked and locally sourced, yes the vegetables are well cooked and served hot. The service is very professional and friendly Steve the owner makes all his customers feel special. Included with the three course Christmas meal (all within the set charge) are amuse bouche on arrival, homemade, soup or sorbet between starter and main courses and coffee with home made petite fours. The deserts are ball home made and really good making the evening experience enjoyable and fantastic value for your money. The drinks are priced fairly and the wine is not over priced. Between then 20 of us we tried most of the choices. We have booked for next year. If you have not tried it it is a good venue for a special night out with someone special or a group get together,

If you have not tried this Restaurant, you have missed out on a true gem. Excellent menu, Seasonal food cooked to such a high standard my mouth is watering as I type this review. If you have room for dessert , listening to Steve explain what you might be tempted with should have an X rating. Value for money exceptional, Wines hand picked.

Every year our Tangent group come to Ollivers for our posh nosh evening. The food is always lovely with lots of choice. Steve is an excellent host. We usually preorder our meal & there is always a small soup or sorbet to cleanse our pallette. There is always a very wide selection of desserts. So much choice. This is such a fab place to dine in Seaford. I look forward to my next visit.

We visited Ollivers for the first time and I’m kicking myself for not going before! We received a really warm welcome from the owner Steve and were impressed with the cosy restaurant, which feels quite exclusive, but not at all in a poncy way. Ollivers change their menu every month, and there was a really good choice of food and wines.

Another amazing meal at Ollivers this weekend. Very warm welcome, personal service, fantastic seasonal food, great ambience.

Fully booked on a Wednesday night in late October tells you just how good Ollivers at Seaford is. This was our first visit. Very warm welcome from Steve, well priced drinks, nice ambience, absolutely excellent food - spinach roulade with a fab hazelnut and mushroom filling, goats cheese salad, the sea bream special and the mixed deserts option especially. Overall, very good value and a place to come back to. Thanks to all at Ollivers.

This restaurant is easy going with excellent high quality food and a good atmosphere. It is not pretentious or haute cuisine but you will come away satisfied and looking forward to your next visit. There is a varied menu which is fixed in price although some courses come with a supplement. The banana bake and bacon for starters is unusual so should not be missed. Pork Loin main was beautifully presented and served with perfect roast potatoes. As expected the desserts are enticing although the syrup pudding did not contain any surprises. This is a family run enterprise and service is friendly. I think booking is essential here, certainly in the evening. We paid around £42/person and this included wine and a cocktail. Sure it is more expensive than surrounding restaurants but still a fair price for the quality of food and experience.

Really nice food, lots of little extra touches such as sorbet or soup between courses and homemade shortbread with the bill. This is definitely a “special occasion” restaurant as it’s not cheap, but the food is good and fresh, service is excellent and the menu imaginative.

We’ve just been to Ollivers for our anniversary. Food was excellent and the service given by Steve and Zalina was brilliant. Great atmosphere, Great food, Great Service. Well done Ollivers!! 👍🏻

Really surprised to find such a great restaurant in Seaford. Three of us went for dinner and ate locall sardines lamb rump and fillet steak and chicken with amazing jus and excellent vegetables. There were around 7 puddings to chose but the best was the trio of puddings taster! Service is chatty warm and friendly. We will go again!

We visited Ollivers last night for a family meal with the kids and granny. As always the food was amazing! Lovely choice of dishes and the clementine sorbet before main course even went down well with our fussier child.

Food was fantastic, good portion size, very well cooked. Service was friendly and relaxed. Our second time here and we will most definitely be visiting again.

Once again excellent meal. Just can not fault this place. No where else in seaford that can beat this place. Thank you

We often go for anniversaries, must have been numerous times now, this time we took the family (parents, brothers and their wives). Everything is perfect from the time you walk in the door until you leave. The food is great and super service and Steve is the perfect host. Still cannot work out how he remembers the deserts. It's the best restaurant on the South Coast, We will be back.

Ollivers never fails to give you the best. Had another amazing meal last night, cooked to perfection, truly delicious flavours, delightful presentation and wonderfully warm friendly service. It’s our favourite little restaurant, you always feel so well looked after and it’s such a treat 💜

What can I say.... every time we come its just the best. From food to staff. Food is amazing and all home cooked and the home made deserts are just the best. Keep up the great work

Our second visit to Ollivers was even better than our first. A lovely selection of excellent food, perfectly cooked and in generous quantities. Personal, friendly and helpful service, and great value for money. We only have one complaint... we live over 100 miles away.. please could you consider moving to Dorset so we can visit more often!! Thank you for a wonderful evening.

This small restaurant is completely successful & delightful. The menu is varied & fresh; all ingredients are local & cooked to order. The portions are HUGE-dieters be warned. The service friendly & quick, I cannot fault any part of our evening. Book in advance to be sure to get in. Worth travelling miles for.

We received a warm welcome and immediately were served dishes with amuse bouches. The menu was very imaginative with lovely vegetarian options. The warm peach starter was delightful. The fish of day was excellent and the pancakes stuffed with butternut, cheese and mixed vegetables tasted amazing. Very generous accompaniments of potatoes and vegetables. Great choice of desserts too. The service could not be faulted with the staff being passionate about the food and responsive to our needs. Thanks for a great evening.

Fantastic meal with locally sourced produce & well balanced menu. Great service & host - many thanks.

Food, atmosphere and hospitality was excellent!! Totally enjoyed every moment of our dining experience at Ollivers!!

I visit this place every year I am in Seaford and have just returned after 2 evenings dining and this is just the best restaurant in Seaford in my opinion. The food is very fresh and well prepared and cooked with an imaginative menu which highlights local fresh ingredients.

We got stuck in traffic and were looking for a restaurant to eat and were lucky to find this place. Steve is a great host and the food is just as good, had a wonderful evening and really recommend this restaurant "behind the blinds".......

This is among the top 5% of the very select restaurants in Seaford. Booking in advance is definitely recommended as it is an extremely popular eatery place and is always in demand. One can have two or three courses for a set price. Remember to go for the great desserts if you have the sweet tooth.

First time we have dined at Olivers, the service and food is excellent , I can honestly say this is by far the best restaurant we have been to in a long time, so attentive to detail very friendly people run this establishment. I cannot fault anything ,we will definitely be going back, the menu is updated monthly so will go back in July, if we can get in as very popular.

What a fabulous restaurant. Maggie, Pauline and I have been visiting Ollivers for a number of years. The excellent standard has never faulted. Quality of food is first rate and the service always with a smile. Just cant praise Steve and the team enough. It is a very special place and must be visited. For the three of us it holds such special memories. Thanks again guys and hope to see you soon - Maggie, Pauline and Mark

What fabulous food and friendly staff! We attended a Birthday dinner for 40 people in addition to another party which was taking place downstairs. Service and food was amazing for so many people. A truly memorable evening.

8 of us had dinner in Ollivers on Saturday evening. Couldn't fault it, delicious food,great service & a buzzy atmosphere. I had the Asparagus to start followed by the Seabass in a Champagne sauce utterly delish.

Absolutely Superb evening dinner date , fantastic food , great atmosphere , very reasonably priced . 5 stars all the way . Thanks Olivers for an amazing experience .

We had a great meal, as there were 7 of us we used their private room. Service was attentive but unhurried. Couldn’t have asked for more - good food and good atmosphere.

What a wonderful restaurant. I really want to keep it a secret but thats not fare.

We were staying in the Cuckmere Valley for a few days and needed to find a reliable restaurant for dinner. We found Ollivers on the web and were very impressed that 90% of reviews on Tripadvisor were 5 STAR and that a further 9% were 4 Star, so we made a booking.

We have busted Olliver’s many times over the years and it’s still as good as it always has been.

Found this by chance,A really stunning restaurant, host most welcoming, Chef ( host's wife) produces some fantastic food. wine wellmkdeptb and reasonable selection. Menu changes monthly, highly recommend

We've been enjoying this restaurant for more than 9 years and have been there between 6 and 8 times very year. Every meal has been exceptional and we have never had a bad one - such are the high standards. The secret is high quality food, simply cooked and beautifully presented. Some may find the menu - which is changed every month - a tad limited, but whatever you choose will be more than satisfying. In our opinion, restaurant food doesn't get much better than this, whatever you pay. Average price for a-5 course meal with a bottle of wine is between 45 and 50 UK pounds, although there's a cheaper 3-course option if you prefer. We think its the best restaurant in the area and couldn't recommend it more highly - but make a note, its only open for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday.

Went for a lovely family birthday dinner and as always met with great hosting and hospitality.

First visit to Oliver’s last night and we weren’t disappointed. The meal was fabulous and Steve and his staff were excellent. Highly recommend and we will be back again. Thank you for our perfect evening.

Had a post Christmas meal for staff and partners, booked 8 of us into their private dining area. Great menu (that is updated regularly) with delicious dishes with high quality ingredients from local suppliers . Attentive and efficient service , good choice of wines, and quirky requests were dealt with willingly. Very good value, high quality dining.

The welcome was outstanding! Their squash risotto second to none. Sea bass special with samphire was perfectly cooked, although it was just one half of the fish. Roasties were ok, buttered carrots and broccoli not overcooked. A game pie was full of large pieces of meat with no grissle. The triple dish pudding of pavlova, strawberry ice cream and banana brandy snap with butterscotch sauce and cream was heavenly. A chocolate slices was nice but a little hard for me.

Well that was another top class meal. All four of us were overwhelmed again with quality food, great atmosphere & great service. I started with the crab bread & butter pudding which was amazing & so different. My wife had the mackerel pate (which I tried), this was the starter show stopper, simply to die for!! Main course i had the steak which had a surcharge but well worth it...melted in your mouth & perfectly cooked. My wife had sea bream & again so fresh & perfectly cooked. I had the Ferrero Roche cheese cake which was as delicious as it sounds & my wife had the trio which again she was delighted with. I’ve not even mentioned the sorbet & soup in between courses again brilliant. I think you now know what we thought of our meal at Ollivers. So worth the money as you don’t get this quality of ingredients & quality of cooking from anywhere else local that I can think of! Just want to say thank you all at Ollivers & will of course be returning!! Pete, Lisa Philpot

We had a Fantastic meal here last night. Pure quality food AMAZING service thankyou to all the staff mainly Steve. Every course was delicious and we left absolutely full to the brim. If you havnt tried here its a must we will definately be back. 10/10. Thankyou Ollivers.x

This place never disappoints! The owners have maintained constantly high standards of food and service for the past 15 years. This is the nearest thing to fine dining in the area. None of this modern overpriced arty farty food touched by who knows how many sweaty long haired chefs to make sure a minute portion of food looks "Fantastic?" on your plate.

Long established restaurant in Seaford , excellent food, fantastic friendly service , have never been disappointed and have been there many times .

We had heard so much but Ollivers restaurant but until yesterday we had never been. It definitely lives up to its reputation, fantastic service and amazing food.

Fantastic service, lovely food in a relaxed friendly environment. Who could ask for more. Next time we are in Seaford this will be on the must visit list.