Pier Nine at Zanzibar Hotel in Hastings

When this used to be Pier 9 (just last year), owned by the same hotel, this was our (and many other's) "it" place for special occasions in the area. It WAS very elegant, with great food and wonderful views.

Duck was amazing, desert great. Fresh fish offered daily. Breakfast is delivered to your room which is a great help due to step.

Came here for a nice dinner with my partner, it was quite quiet which was lovely, we were seated in a lovely secluded area and the decor gave a nice air of luxury. The menu is quite unusual which is nice, good to have a different choice. My partner had lamb chops with the most amazing cheesy, leeky, mashed potatoes which I enjoyed sharing! For desert my panna cotta with rhubarb was excellent.

Noche con amigos. 6 de nosotros pusieron en una mesa para 4! Muy tranquilo para un viernes por la noche, nos pusieron en la zona de snug con otra mesa muy concurridas. Así que en un restaurante con muchas mesas gratis había 13 de nosotros en un espacio diseñado para 8 personas.

En todas las fichas de la pimienta. Qué? !

Nos preguntaron para conocer a nuestros amigos para una comida, fueron alojados en el Zanzíbar para un par de noches.

Paramos para un almuerzo tarde y tuvimos una comida relajada muy agradable. Estaba bastante tranquilo, y nuestra selección de mesas. Nos fuimos a una de las cabinas hacia la parte trasera del restaurante. El servicio era excelente a través de la muy amable y servicial. Mi marido tenía el pescado y tuve el terneros hígado (que era encantador). Pasamos unos horas flotando sobre nuestras bebidas en un entorno agradable. Sin duda volver

Sunday brunch was lovely. 2 tasty breakfasts, tea & coffee for under £20 is great. Especially with the quality. We will definitely visit again - need to try lunch menu next 😊.

He estado viniendo aquí durante varios años, ya que es siempre algo un poco diferente, con una comida y un ambiente peculiar pero un poco de categoría.

We realised that Pier 9 had been slightly down-graded to Cafe Zanzibar and that it wasn't going to be exactly the same as before. They had certainly made savings on the menu printing, unusually photocopied as it was, black and white, on a single piece of A4 paper. And the arrangement of information on the menu took a little navigating. Luckily I don't usually have a starter, so not finding any didn't bother me, but it was strange. The service was very good and everything was brought in a timely way. John, Colette and Bianca were exactly the right level of attentive without being intrusive, and so friendly. Both our mains were delicious, we had the salmon and the lamb, and so were the puddings, and we had a really nice time.

The staff were lovely but I was very disappointed with the food. My friends lamb was way too tough and my bubble and squeak I could of easily made myself for a fraction of the price. Was nothing special and over priced. The pudding was also nothing special. The red wine was good. I won't go back or recommend to anyone.

I came here with my Mum and her cousin from France expecting refined dining. What I got was a menu on a flimsy piece of paper with no starters, the waitress pointing to the light bights as the starters. The music was radio one-ish. The vegetarian choice I preferred was out of stock.That said the waitress changed the music (which she said was on spotify) to some jazz for us...and the food was good....but not the refined dining I thought I was bringing my elders too. I was glad we sat around the corner (on comfy seats) which was a bit quieter

I have been to the Zanzibar hotel restaurant many many times, and always had a wonderful meal, lovely staff and amazing atmosphere. It was the ONLY smart place to eat in st Leonard's. I was devastated to find it has turned into a " cafe ". The lovely polish and latvian staff have gone, no more table cloth or nice tables, a BOOTH? No flowers and so on. Why would you want to sit on a stool? In the window?Gold sofas? And palm tree wallpaper? Oh dear.I imagine it has an affect on the hotel as does not reflect a five star place anymore. GUTTED.Sadly we wont be back, and off to the old town for us, porters here we come.A very bad move we feel, so sorry, staff are lovely and food ok, but the atmosphere long gone, BIG MISTAKE guys. Boo hoo

Friendly place, good varied menu, open to those not staying. Interesting menu. Get a seat at the front of the room for the view , you look over the sea.

Pier Nine has been my favourite local restaurant for a few years with friends and family always looking forward to a delicious meal. Always great food, beautiful dining room, the sea view thoughtful keenly priced wine list and very lovely staff. So I was devastated on a visit (prebooked for a birthday lunch for my sister) on Sunday to find that it has had a make over and is a cafe, Cafe Zanzibar, no longer a delightful restaurant. The menu is now a varied one but cafe style not restaurant quality and the redecoration makes it far more bar like with every cliched new fitting. The table in the window has been removed and a stand up at the shelf area added instead. A large bar now along one wall. The elegant tables and chairs replaced with more downmarket furnishings. The food was OK but not great like it once was. Two had the roast and two the pedestrian fish pie. The usually tasty local cheeses cheeseboard to follow was ruined by being straight from the fridge. The very lovely staff still remain but it's not enough to bring me back. Gutted...........

We went to the hotel before our meal just to check out the menu. We had a really friendly welcome and the place looked great. Bright and decorated nicely. We were given a drink on the house and remembered well on our return for dinner. Given a choice of tables we sat at a booth but then swapped to a table in the back corner. Service was great. Small menu but enough options to choose from. Starters were great -complimentary bread given too. Mains were a perfect size. Full of flavour and lovely. Equally top puddings. All in all a very reasonably priced meal and great food! Would definitely recommend!

We stayed at the Zanzibar hotel and wanted to eat in the restaurant, we were not disappointed, the food was divine. Well presented and delicious and a good variety. The chef is superb! The restaurant manager was friendly and helpful and made the evening more enjoyable. Over all FANTASTIC!!

Been many times and always good food atmoshere service . Great local fish and steakes . Window seat best for sea view and garden great in summer. Colin Tanya

Although the hotel itself was, in our opinion overpriced and poor value, the restaurant was excellent providing each of a group of 6 with really good food; decent (perhaps a tad expensive) bottles of wine; friendly, attentive but not overbearing service; very good (though limited choice of perhaps 10? ) cocktails; and given the quality of the food (hence caveat of relatively) reasonably priced. Definitely recommend the restaurant.

Booked for our works Christmas party expecting a good level of service but came away very disappointed. The traditional turkey dinner arrived (not hot enough). The turkey was from a roll of turkey not a fresh turkey, the Yorkshire pudding was burnt, and absolutely no vegetables! We asked if vegetables were to be served with the meal which seemed to take the waitress by surprise too! We then had to wait another 10 minutes before they arrived by which time we had nearly finished our main course. When the vegetables did eventually make an appearance there was not enough for everyone as they use very small bowls, so we had to ask for more. The menu states "with traditional trimmings" meaning 2 sausages in bacon, a small round of stuffing and two halves of a roast potato and a little gravy. So you get exactly that, a Christmas dinner without any vegetables ! The Christmas pudding was a better in that it was tasty and hot but also dry. I had to ask for cream as none was offered. Only a very small jug of cream arrived for 3 people to share! This really is not up to standard and nothing like it used to be before it changed ownership. Sorry this restaurant does not deserve your custom. Take your money elsewhere, don't waste it here!

Food was delicious. I had a beautiful, tenderly cooked Sunday roast dinner. Desserts and starters were also perfection.I loved the ambience and the service was great. The view from the front dining room onto the broiling sea (it was windy that day) was wonderful. We were in a very tastefully decorated and cosy backroom that looked out onto a chic little garden. A lovely experience. Would highly recommend!

Loved it, food excellent, service extremely good. We had the three course meal that was included in the price of the room, our children actually paid for all of it as a surprise, so cannot really comment on the price, as we didnt pay

Went for Sunday/ Birthday lunch, our third visit here. Starters arrived promptly and all were very well presented and tasted good, so we thought we were in for a great meal. Problems started with the main course. A lengthy wait for the mains to arrive, they were busy and had a large table in the main area, so we waited. Beef was well presented, but could have been hotter, Tagliatelle was ok, The vegetarian dish of Curried Parsnip with spinach pakoras became an issue. What actually was served was a leek risotto with spinach pakoras. There was a separate dish on the menu based around Leek risotto, but as the person having the vegetarian dish didn't like risotto, they went for the curried parsnip dish. We queried this and the waitress immediately took it back to the kitchen. She later returned saying that the chef had told her, "No, that's curried Parsnip". We said ok and started to eat, however the dish was now rather cold, so they warmed it up again. On tasting the dish it was obvious that it contained rice, but no parsnips or curry and was now stodgy and overcooked.We complained once more with the same response of, "No, that's curried parsnip". Eventually we were offered a potato and coconut curry, which was very uninspiring and badly presented, so we decided not to stay for a dessert. The waitress did amend the bill for us, but by then It had spoilt the party. Perhaps if we'd asked to see the idiot in the kitchen who can't tell a risotto from curried parsnip, they might have been less forthright in their assertions.

We were staying at the Zanzibar and ate both nights here, both meals were great but I have to say the Sunday roast was more on the good side to the great side. Bonus for us is they allow dogs into the back room of the restaurant.Will eat here again when we stay in September

Enjoyed a wonderful Sunday lunch today with perfectly cooked beef Yorkies and vedge complimented by a really good horseradish sauce followed by a trio of rather flavoursome cheeses washed down with a rather smooth Malbec in a lovely little spot (helped by the sun being out) . Great service too - Thank You

Lovely food, great service. I'm shocked that people are complaining about the pauses during courses, it's amazing food, it should be savoured and enjoyed-not rushed! I very much liked the fact that I didn't feel I was being rushed ready for the next party of diners. I had mushrooms to start, my husband had cod-both were delicious! We both had Sirloin steak with the nicest fries we've ever eaten, and the steak was cooked to our liking, something I'm very fussy about! To finish we had doughnuts and cheese board, both were enjoyed. The only tiny complaint we could make is that the crackers could have been more varied, as the ones with the cheese were not to my husbands taste, but that is in no way against the food served here. Will undoubtedly be back!

Lovely environment, there were in my view too long pauses in service. Particularly when our mains were delivered there was a long wait for our sides. The food was tasty but not memorable in particular our sirloin were gristly and a bit chewy. Lovely bottle of wine and nice company but I don't think we will be back.

This was our first time to this restaurant, recommended by friend. At first it was difficult to find but realising it was a hotel along the front near Hastings we spotted it and then had to find a parking space ( tip park in Warrior Square) .As we were late we were worried our booking had gone but the staff were very relaxed and put our minds at rest. Choices for each course were very good and certainly lived up to their description.My partner had a terrine to start very tasty and I had the carbonara as a main.The pasta was cooked just right al dente and the sauce arrived with an egg to mix in - perfect. I shall now recommend it to all our friends.

Had lunch first and that was fine. Second time it just didn't happen for me but decided to give it another go. Third time still very average. The service was the worst I have ever experienced.Don't wast your money, lots of cracking food in Hastings.

Very nice people, good service, nice restaurant, disappointing food. We'll probably not go there again, the duck was not good, the lamb was less than average, the mussels were lovely.Such a shame.

We were staying at the Zanzibar Hotel and decided to try the restaurant. It has a lovely ambience and modern airy feel to it. The restaurant was fully booked but we received good service and didn't have any problems with speed of service.Lovely raspberry bellinis and the moules are fantastic. Steak was really nice although both of us did have a couple of bits of gristle which was slightly disappointing but didn't detract from the overall high standard of food.

We went for lunch with the parents for a bit of a treat. Very busy for a mid-week lunch time shows how popular it is. Three of us ate from the lunchtime special menu and one had muscles. Delicious food, great for the older ones who like a smaller portion but left us feeling like we could have done with a bread basket to supplement the smallish portions. None of us wanted wine, but it's included in the lunch menu, the waitress kindly asked the chef it could be swapped for s dessert, no that wasn't possible, we would have quite happily had half portions but no swap allowed. Lovely tiered garden that we will return to. Would also try the evening to see if portions are slightly larger.

We booked to eat here as we were staying at the Zanzibar and the reviews looked pretty good. The restaurant itself has a great feel about it, very relaxing atmosphere, and great decor, but unfortunately the let down was the food itself. I had the jerk chicken to start and was looking forward to some spicy pieces of chicken! Although this arrived as some mini breast fillets that were overcooked and had simply been sprinkled with some very mild jerk seasoning, tasteless and no spice what so ever. The Kimchi was okay, but not the best I have tasted. My wife had the goats cheese, but again wasn't overly wowed by it. For main I had the Duck breast which was a massive disappointment, this arrived well presented, but the taste wasn't good. No flavour, and the fat wasn't rendered down at all, just seared. The breast was also completely raw on the inside, so was very tough to eat. I ended up leaving most of it. I like my meat rare, but not raw. My wife had the Seabass, but again said it was very bland and lacking flavour. The only thing I could say in their favour is they had a very large party in of probably 15 on one table who were served just before us, so the kitchen was probably under a lot of stress. But due to the poor experience we wouldn't eat here again, which is a huge shame because with the right food it could be a great restaurant to compliment the hotel.

A group of eleven ex Hastings High School girls met here for lunch on Monday. We pre booked our orders, and everything was served promptly, even with an extra last minute order. We were made to feel most welcome, and not rushed in any way. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and eleven empty plates afterwards, said it all. Some of us made room for the scrumptious desserts. All in all a lovely experience. I for one, will be returning.

We had been to this restaurant before and had very good food particularly the mussels so persuaded our twins to go there for their 20th birthday.The mussels were broken and lots of them empty, the pork dish was very spicy which was not mentioned on the menu, and there was a piece of plastic in the ice cream. When we told the waitress about the ice cream she said she would tell the suppliers., but no suggestion of a discount.

This is a wonderfully chilled out restaurant that serves beautifully prepared food. We would definitely eat there again.

We had dinner here while staying in the hotel, after a long day of walking. The restaurant is modernized traditional decor, very appealing and comfortable. The service was good, a bit slow as the restaurant was full. The food was interesting, especially the vegetable curry, it was nice to have a vegetarian option. As it's on the pricey side, we weren't surprised that most people seemed to be there for special occasions; it's a nice place to celebrate.

I am writing this whilst still sitting at the table in the zen garden having just finished what I would describe as one of the best meals I have had in a long long time , we both had the sirloin of beef one medium rare and one blue both were cooked and seasoned to perfection and the topping of confit tomatoes truly inspired , as a chef of 38 years it is hard to find anywhere to eat where you don't cast some small element of criticism but not here the chefs and the wait staff here at the Zanzibar are so on their game they have made our weekend away (very rare to get)absolutely perfect and we can't thank them enough.We can't wait till breakfast as I am sure tomorrows will be as perfect as this mornings each only complimented by a sublime sleep in an amazingly appointed room(India was our room choice)all in all you all need to check this place out !!!!!

We had lunch here with friends this week and found a lot to like about Pier 9, but one big flaw.First the good parts: the decor is relaxing but stylish and it's in a fantastic location just across the road from the sea; if you get a window table you can watch the waves while eating. The food draws from a wide range of influences; for example the lunch menu options included ham hock, mussels, jerk chicken with kimchi, steak burger, fish and chips, chickpea and coconut curry, crispy pork and Thai salad. It's all elegantly presented and there are some nice touches that make even simple dishes interesting; for example the cheese on my burger was grilled Halloumi rather than the usual rubbery cheddar and it was accompanied by truffled chips. If you're a Londoner (which I guess I've reluctantly become after 35 years) the prices seem very reasonable. And now the bad part - the kitchen was really, really, slow. What were they doing? Raising a calf to adulthood before turning it into my burger? Lunch took over 2 hours for only 2 courses without coffee. They certainly weren't busy, only a couple of other tables were occupied. And one other small niggle - why won't they let me add a tip to the credit card charge? I don't always carry cash for a tip; and although the speed was unimpressive our waitress was friendly and deserved something. Bottom line: good food, great value, wonderful location, but don't dine here if you're in a hurry. The food deserves a "very good" rating but the delivery speed was "poor" so I reluctantly settled for "average" overall.

A little over a year since I visited and left feedback about our disappointment. We went as a couple and had cocktails, wine and three courses over a long period. We were unhurried, the service and food were lovely. So glad the 2 sittings has been removed. Happy to say this is back on my list of lovely places to visit! Thanks

Lovely view, great setting, relaxed atmosphere. Went with a group of 7.... Food, goats cheese and beetroot salad starter was a measly portion. Sea bass main good but far too salty. Some in the group had the steak that was served tepid. When the waitress asked was all ok and she was told the food wasn't hot she simply replied,sorry. Service, V E R Y S L O W .... Went to the bar to ask for a drink twice and was told to sit down and the waitress would be over.Spoke to the manager who was very apologetic and took the cost of a bottle of wine off the bill(thank you) but added that as a group of seven not to expect all the food to be delivered at the same time to be hot.Oh dear.

We went for dinner on Sunday evening and sat in their rear courtyard. It was very relaxed and the food was delicious! He had the roast beef with a massive Yorkshire pudding, wow! I ate most of it with my chickpea curry. ;-) Great restaurant with a lovely relaxed atmosphere.

I have been to pier nine plenty of times, the latest being in June 2016. I have been here with friends, family and with my boyfriend. The food is amazing in such a nice venue. the decor is modern and the staff are lovely, have never had a problem each time I have visited here. The prices can be pricey but to be available to a range of people they offer a lunch deal which is such a good price for the quality of food. My boyfriend and I also came here for our valentines meal and it was such a good experience and price, around £40 for 6 courses!! the courses were beautiful, the cocktails here are so nice. The have an inside and outside eating area, I fully recommend for anyone to come here.

The food was so, so good. There may not be room for dessert, but have it anyway - delicious. You must try it.

Fantastic menu place and everything, worth the extra few pence. Never let down, always feel special and food amazing

I had the plaice which was succulent and seasoned well. My partner had the duck was also excellent. The vegetarian choices were also excellent. However the highlight was definately the desserts, the profiteroles are highly recommended but I suggest sharing a portion. The dining room was also delightfully fitted out and the prices were very reasonable. Will becom a favourite when I am visiting the area.

Stayed at the hotel and had dinner here. It was a good choice I had the pan fried whole Plaice and my wife had a Indian style rice with vegetables. The plaice was whole, bones and all, and was prepared with a light sauce. We shared a bottle of reasonably priced wine. Both of us enjoyed the entree and the desert, a cheese plate and a ice ream desert. The service was good but not great but did not detract from that total experience.

Ayant réservé une chambre à l'hôtel Zanzibar (voir commentaires par ailleurs), nous avons décidé de dîner au Pier 9.Quelle erreur de notre part!!! Le chef venait de changer, le nouveau chef était sur le point de partir, et la cuisine était nulle de chez nul...!!! Le "Sunday roast" était trop cuit et le Yorkshire pudding était archi-cuit, desséché, infâme. Seul le dessert était mangeable.Restaurant à éviter.

We went for a birthday celebration and were very impressed by what we found at Pier Nine. The decor is fresh and modern, with lovely sea views, the staff friendly, and the food exceptional. Everything was cooked well, with little additions that made the dishes stand out (in particular the micro herbs used with the fish dishes). The price for the food is very reasonable. We had a lovely relaxed meal and highly recommend it. The fish dishes and the cheeseboard were particular highlights.

The menu was perfectly balanced by the outstanding quality of the food itself. Fresh ingredients and beautifully presented. The service too was polite, professional and welcoming, while the views and decor were elegant and original. Fantastic value and I would highly recommend Pier Nine. Can't wait to return.

Quelle déception , l'entrée n'était pas mauvaise à base de poulet et de légumes macérés mais horriblement pimentés à la limite du mangeable alors que rien ne le précisait sur le menu. Le plat était le traditionnel sunday lunch servi le soir , j'ai trouvé cela une excellente idée je n'aurais pas dû, il était malheureusement cuit depuis midi donc le célèbre yorkshire pudding qui se veut être une crêpe épaisse mais soufflée et légère n'était qu'une infâme galette raplatie et desséchée , brûlée , immangeable , la viande n'avait aucun goût et trop cuite !!!! Le dessert à base de tarte aux cerises était lui tout à fait correct . Vraiment je ne recommande pas cet établissement

The food was fantastic, the service cannot be faulted and the decoration/surroundings unique. However I was a little surprised to find a single towel in the toilet; not the most hygienic for a top class restaurant. There was also a delay of ten minutes at the end whilst the card reader failed to connect, which was most unacceptable end to what was a very pleasant evening.

The food at pier nine was nothing short of magnificent and we thoroughly enjoyed an evenings meal there following check in at the hotel. With excellently attentive staff catering to our every need it was easy to unwind and relax in a comfortable restaurant with a stunning view over the sea. Three courses of delicious food then followed with the steak and truffled fries standing out as a particular highlight. We have nothing but praise for this restaurant and recommend it highly to anybody keen to enjoy great food in a very pleasant location.

Food really does taste better when it looks good,well done guys!!! Keep up the good work!the plaice was perfectly cooked and the desert amazing!

Seafront location good viewsPiano but no one was playing shameGreat atmosphere quite classy definitely somewhere to dress for which makes a pleasant change Nice clientele

This is a great place to eat. It is a hidden gem. The food was fabulous the restaurant looked great the garden at the back was fantastic. Well worth a visit.

Shame last time they did a cheese soufflé this time just had a sweet potato and coconut curry I don't like coconut so ended up with chips and green veg for main not a good option. But starter and dessert was good. I would suggest 2 options for vegetarians if you're interest or at least more flexibility to help. Setting lovely

Beautiful setting! The food was faultless and The staff were incredible....we had a private wedding ceremony and chose pier nine to have a dinner with our family to celebrate, although this fell on the time they close they offered to keep it open especially for us! We had an unforgettable dinner thanks to them!

Booked in for a lunch on a Sunday and was impressed with the staff, food and decor. Weather was a bit grim so couldn't sit out the back in garden but this also looked very good. We had the 3 course menu and was impressed with the dishes that we had. Sea bass was especially tasty and all in all was good value for money. Would definitely recommend to friends and family and will certainly return.

We had booked the night at the Zanzibar Hotel and decided to eat at the Hotel's Pier 9 to make life easy. Well what a delight. Restaurant decor was modern and classy. Food surpassed our expectations . I had sweet potato , chickpea and coconut curry which was divine. The staff were helpful and attentive . Highly recommended.

I was treated to a night at the zanzibar hotel with evening meal and breakfast the following morning. Where do I start, our room "Africa" was amazing with a fantastic view. After dropping our bags of we went down to the bar for our welcoming drink which turned in to a couple of drinks in there brilliant garden. Once we freshened up we went down for dinner and we were amazed by the quality and presentation of all 3 courses and we even shared a cheese board to to finish the evening. Service was attentive but yet relaxed which was nice.After spending a lovely nights sleep listening to the waves crash in on the shore. We went down for breakfast which was yet again lovely. Will definitely go again. Thank you and good luck for the future.

My wife and I recently stayed at the Zanzibar hotel and needless to say we had breakfasts in The hotel restaurant "Pier Nine". We also had two evening meals there. Most hotel restaurants are a second best option to a good local restaurant. Not this one ! It bucks that trend ! This outshines its hotel and is one of the best small restaurants I have been to in this country. The food is outstanding as is the friendly, helpful service. My wife has dietary limitations and the staff (and the chef) did all they could to accommodate them. As for the gluten free bread for her - it was the best gluten free bread she had ever tasted!Well worth a try if you are in the area.

Food is absolutely gorgeous!Staff did forget a few things, had to keep asking. Ambience was buzzy..

The chef is excellent! I had the fish which was cooked to perfection, and my husband had the pork belly! Absolutely perfect! But the cheesecake was to die for with what was (we think) a granola base and jelly cubes! Not enough words to describe this! We shared as we were full, but wished we had ordered one each!Let's hope he never leaves the Zanzibar! Or gets "poached"!

I am very lucky to be local to this restaurant and it has rapidly found its way onto my "favourites" list!Had a birthday meal with a friend last week. The restaurant area itself is modern and unusual and the garden area at the back has been thoughtfully laid out.As to the food - well once again simply did not disappoint! All or certainly as much as they can is locally sourced.We had a cheeseboard this time and had some amazing local cheeses that I am certainly going to hunt down!Staff courteous and helpful.

Recomendables todas las habitaciones temáticas, no tiene ascensor pero vale la pena visitar la habitación Manhattan por ejemplo. El restaurante es estupendo en carta y calidad de cocina (inglesa).Cuenta con un chill out en el interior, apto para fumadores y tomar una copa relajadamente

Very inauspicious from the outside, but, what a fabulous find! Decor, food and service just could not be faulted

I held a Business lunch today with 10 guests and I can only say wonderful things about Pier 9.Amazing Staff amazing decor and amazing food.I would give you 10/10Best restaurant in Hastings by a Mile. I cannot wait to come back and do it all again very soon.

I was very pleased when my friends said lets go to eat there because I've never tried before and I was looking forward to do it.The service was nice, but my plaice was very blend. The samphire and that kind of saffron potatoes were nice but the fish itself was very blend.Although the worst come with the dessert, pistachios cake. The cake itself wasn't bad, just needed maybe a cream or something but that cardamom ice cream was Pratically inedible, tastes like a visit to the dentist.I look forward to come again and maybe change idea

The garden looked stunning and the inside stylish if a little tired. There were only 2 waiting staff who where polite and working very hard but this lack of staff meant that drinks were very slow to come out to us and the surrounding tables, usually first drinks arrived with the starters instead of there to be sipped on whilst waiting for the food. The food was presented well however the taste didn't live up to it on the starter front and very unpleasant to find a large piece of inedible intestine in my starter of beef croquettes which put me off eating any of the entire starter. I did point it out to the waitress who appologised but this didn't make up for the loss of my first course. The roast beef main was lovely but we weren't asked if we wanted to see a dessert menu on clearing it. After 20 minutes of watching the 2 waitresses run around serving others we decided not to wait any longer to be offered a dessert menu and so asked for the bill. Over all very disappointing. We wouldn't go back

we had a late lunch here on a Saturday afternoon. It was still busy with a couple of large groups but wew were given a choice of tables (inside and out). The waitress was really helpful and pleasant. I had the club sandwich and my husband had the seabass (which he said was delightful). We were too full for dessert ! The restaurant is beautifully decorated and has great seaviews too

This used to be my favourite local restaurant. I had lunch here last week so disappointing. After all my previous visits, which were always busy, buzzy, relaxing with a good atmosphere. This time very few other diners apart from some in the garden, no atmosphere although the decor is lovely. I had NO IDEA what most of the items on the new lunch menu even mean't, so they went right over my head. Incidentally, I managed top restaurants in Knightsbridge in my previous career. The new menu seems very pretentious to me. The waitress offered "TO EXPLAIN" the meals to me, I declined, I didn't much like the way "help" was offered, I am not a 2 year old child. My meal was very disappointing, only the fish was nice if a bit too much butter, its hard to spoil such a simple dish. The Spinach was bitter and the potatoes were hard, undercooked, inedible. Dessert was nice but miniscule, beautifully presented however. I wonder if the ownership or the Chef (who I believe was previously the owner) has changed. I've always waxed lyrical about this place, it was my place of choice for any kind of special lunch or dinner. Quite a lot of money for a not very enjoyable meal, so Alas no longer my favourite or even close. I was embarrassed having enthused about it beforehand to my dining companion who felt the same her comment "costly for nothing special", very sad no longer special.

I was treated to dinner at Pier Nine by my partner. Both the service and food were outstanding. A lovely experience of fine dining and the staff were very helpful. They clearly employ an accomplished master chef as both our dishes were magnificent.

Remarkable dinner, not what we expected to find. The room and the cost of it might have been a clue that this was fine dining but we were still surprised. Lovely sea view and charming staff. We were in a hurry unfortunately but the amuse bouche was breathtaking and the seabass in a clam and potato broth one of the best things I have eaten in ages. Perfect blend of flavours and perfect portion size. Only disappointment was that the cheese platter we had asked to be left in the room for our later return did not materialise. Also great breakfast.If you want a giant portion of fish and chops this is not the place for you, but if you want a great dinner go ahead and book.We will be back

Fantastic surprise - great staff lovely garden area at the back and the food was excellent. Strong recommend

the food served in pier 9 is all locally sourced food was out of this world service is attentive but discreet

The notice board outside Pier 9 declares ' warm welcome & yummy food ' and that's what you get at a very high standard. You feel charmed by sitting at table 1 beside the front window, looking out to sea with a glass of Louis Roederer champagne !!Thank you to Nicole for superb service with a smile. The lunch starter of leek & white garlic veloute , roasted woodland mushroom and crispy leeks was so delicious that I wish I had selected the ' large ' option rather than ' small ' . Pan-roasted sea bass , courgette, spinach & charred onion , matched with Vignerons De Valancay Sauvignon Blanc was worthy of a Michelin star restaurant. My wife and a dear friend praised their spring vegetable risotto. The dessert of Baileys panna cotta was also yummy. An added bonus was parking outside with a hotel permit but otherwise Warrior Square is nearby. Already looking forward to my next visit to this foodie gem !!

Absolutely delicious food! Service was amazing and the staff were polite, attentive and not over the top which created the perfect atmosphere! Lovely decor and lay out of tables! Always apprehensive of having steak because I like it cooked to perfection, I did have the steak and it was cooked to perfection! Would highly recommend!Cocktails were also to die for!In you're in the area definitely worth a visit!

This is one of Hastings best kept secrets but it wo t be for much longer! Enjoyed a wonderful meal last night. If you want a treat or even a celebration come here. The staff are top notch and the food exquisite. Tasteful decor and a great cocktail and wine list that doesn't break the bank. Nice wee bar and outside dining area. Cracking !!

We were staying at the Zanzibar so decided to use the restaurant. So glad we did. We had dinner for my husbands 50th birthday. What a great menu! The chef clearly knows what he/she is doing. The quality and presentation was excellent. The taste was amazing. The staff are outstanding. This place is a gem. Eat here.

We ate here while staying in the amazing hotel. The food was just as amazing - I ordered the fettuccine with asparagus and egg yolk - like a fancy carbonara - while my husband had the plaice with samphire. My pasta was delicious, rich and tasty. Hubby was a bit worried about his fish as he's quite fussy about skin and bones but he was amazed at the flavour combination of the fish, samphire and buttery cocotte spuds. Pudding was fantastic - banana bread with salted caramel and peanut brittle was another brilliant combination. Hubby had the blood orange cheesecake which he demolished at lightning speed!The food felt as luxurious as the hotel yet wasn't too expensive. Wish we lived closer as we'd be there regularly.

I wasn't sure if I would like the food as it is very fancy and not your typical restaurant menu. However, it was to die for. The food was impeccable. Starter, main and dessert were stunning. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated inside. The service is good, a little slow but there were only 2 staff so it was to be expected. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Although a little pricier than some, it is most definitely worth it.

We booked a dinner on sunday at this restaurant, after finding it on the internet and whilst staying 1 night in Hasting, we thought this is the best place to go, well.... let me tell you...if i could give it a 10 star, i would give 11!Food was divine!!! We had a 3 course meal and every single dish was superb.I had mussels with ciabatta for starter, sole with vegetable and potatoes for second and the banana bread for dessert. My husband also absolutely loved his dinner (forgot what the had now!)The look and atmosphere of the restaurant was very pleasant too, we particularly enjoyed the jazz music been played.The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the price was amazingly reasonable, so what more could you ask for?LOVED IT, well done pier9, we will sure be back for more!!

Visited a few times now at lunch times and each time has been great. Nice decor with lovely views of the sea. The menu is a good selection of local produce which is always excellent and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Thoroughly recommend this place

Staff very friendly and food is good. A small menu carte but fresh prepared food with a range of specialities. Recomended to pairs and people who like small restaurants with a nice atmosphere.

I had turbot on the first night but sea bass on the second night which sent me in to spasms of ecstasy, especially the sauce. I even asked for bread to mop it up. On both nights I never made it to the dessert!

Always forget just how good the food is between visits. Asparagus starter and roast beef main were absolutely superb..yum :-)

I love this restaurant, i've been many times and it never fails to disappoint. Especially on a Sunday, fantastic roast!

We visited a year ago and pier nine was faultless. Our recent visit for a special occasion was appalling. The service was terrible, soup starter was very tasty but you have to order a side of bread which makes bread and soup £9! We were all very disappointed as the food was overpriced and not that special. What's happened Pier Nine?

Absolutely outstanding food! Can't fault the food it was presented beautifully and tasted amazing. Service was excellent and had a great relaxed atmosphere. Wish I could eat here everyday :)

Very good creative menu using local ingredients and cooked to order. We were there on a Sunday evening when they have a set menu for £24 - particularly good value for money. Wine list is not extensive, but there is a good range to choose from. We had good service throughout the evening. Set in an old Victorian/Edwardian house, the place has lots of original features and overlooks the sea. Lots of positives, but I found the atmosphere just a bit too sterile. I am sure many people would love the place.A couple of things needing attention. Dining chairs need recovering. Mine had a number of buttons missing. The toilet had only one hand towel for everyone to use - hardly hygienic.

I have no hesitation in recommending this restaurant and would use it again well worth the effort taken and in very pleasant surroundings. The staff are friendly and welcoming.The food could not have been better. Alex was very informed about Gluten Free foods and looked after us and ensured that everything was fine with what we could safely eat. The food could not have been better.

We recently got married and chose to have our wedding reception at Pier Nine and what a great choice it was!! The welcoming, efficient and hard working staff made ourselves and guests feel relaxed and comfortable. Nothing was to much trouble and they thought of everything. Staff were so accommodating in helping to arrange our decorations etc in advance and the service and attention to detail in an already beautiful environment was second to none. The food was simply delicious and beautifully presented, all served piping hot and our guests all have commented on what a hidden gem this restaurant is!

I'm sad to say that this was a very different experience than the last time I visited this restaurant and it reflects in such a different review. We decided to have our Mothers Day lunch at Pier Nine as I had had a lovely lunch with a friend a while ago and thought it would be a good choice and as my husband and daughter had not been there hoped they would be impressed.....I booked early and requested a table in the front area of the restaurant for 3pm. When we arrived we were told that there was a bit if a wait, so as we were in no hurry we had a drink while we waited. The problem is there is only 3 bar stools opposite the bar and you are almost in the way and not really a pleasant place for a drink. Also as more diners for the 3pm seating arrived they were sitting outside on the patio as we had the only stools.We eventually got seated at 4pm which was no great shakes but we were seated on 2 small round tables and 2 of us had to sit on the horrible squashy sofa. As we were paying £32 a head for this meal I would not of expected to be sat on such an uncomfortable seat! Come on Pier Nine these sofas should only be used for relaxing with a drink and not for dining. I noticed a little elderly lady on the next table who could hardly reach her food as she was sat on the sofa.....The food arrived and was tasty but quite sparse....no offer of bread....I was embarrassed for my husband as he was hungry and just a small bowl of soup is a bit mean. We have dined at many good restaurants and only 2 weeks ago at The Fat Duck and even there you are offered home made bread!!All in all the food was nice but definitely overpriced for what you got. The main disappointment for us was the you would not of even known it was Mothers Day!! No small gift for the mums....no mention of it from the staff.....Last year we went to The Swan at Chapledown and there was a small gift for mums....come on Pier Nine you need to make the experience for mums more personal!!It would of been nice to of included a coffee in the price as well....Lastly we came to pay the bill and as we had no cash for a tip asked if we could add a tip onto the card bill. We were told not to bother as they do not receive it! Shame on you Pier Nine!!Suffice to say my husband and daughter were not impressed and will not be going there again. Shame as my first lunch there was so nice......

Recently met with a business associate for lunch. We had visited before so new the location to good, airy light room with good spacing between tables.The charming young waitress was attentive, never intrusive and patiently knew when to interrupt our discussions. The menu is short, put together thoughtfully while offering fresh seasonal produce throughout. The Sea-bass was perfectly cooked as was the adapted fish pie, just the right balance of flavour if lacking in just a little seasoning. The wine selection offers good choice, by the glass and well priced.For a lunchtime treat this is the place to dine. I plan to re-visit one evening soon to see if the kitchen can replicate the food or take it to greater level.

The hotel itself is such a little hidden gem the restaurant gives it that extra finishing touch. Cosy understated luxury. Whilst staying at the hotel we treated ourselves to dinner and it was so delicious. I went for the pork belly; the crackling was perfect, the jus was bursting with flavour. My partner had the sirloin which was cooked to perfection; I am often disappointed with steak. The menu is locally sourced as much as possible which is even more reason to indulge and a few wines from local vineyards which is a really nice touch. Sadly we filled up too much on bacon popcorn - must try - so we didn't have dessert however the cheeses look amazing, far from the average selection. Can't wait to return.

Very cozy restaurant with amazing sea views. The food was pretty good but well and truly overrated and a little pricey for my liking. Definately the perfect place to go a summers Sunday afternoon.

We wanted to take friends out for a small intimate birthday meal in the middle of February. I hadn't eaten here inside before. It is quite a small restaurant so it is intimate but the menu was very good and interesting, the wines were delicious (and reasonably priced) and the service was excellent. The quality of the food was also very good indeed. My only gripe was that the Sea Bass was very small and really only a Sea Bass tail. Other than that it was a perfect birthday present for a friend with four of us dining and we all enjoyed the evening. I would highly recommend this venue.

Beautiful, relaxing and tasty, this is how I would describe this restaurant. The prices are above average for the area, but if you want to treat yourself, I would recommend. The starter was a work of art, and tasted lovely!

Just back from dinner at this usually excellent restaurant. Food good, but service appalling. Bad table, near door and with one of us on squashy sofa, very uncomfortable, but moved quickly to another table after requesting a move.Waited ages to be served, 45 mins, steak arrived, chips 15 minutes later despite reminders. Could not hear ourselves speak. Come on Pier 9, at these prices, 2 courses and a small drink each for £170, you can do better!