Regatta Restaurant in Suffolk Coastal

Well, the Tripadvisor reviews certainly got this one right! We (three adults and two children) called in to Regatta Restaurant for lunch and, although we didn’t have a reservation, it was midweek and not overly busy so we managed to get a table. We had a wonderful meal with brilliant service from Alex who was so pleasant, smiley and incredibly patient. We ordered three starters, tiger prawns for me, which I’d describe as a deconstructed prawn cocktail, duck bon bons for my daughter and son-in-law to share and a child’s cheesy garlic bread. I’m not a big fan of duck but the bon bons looked delicious and, by all accounts, they were, as were my tiger prawns. For mains, my daughter and I both had dressed crab (I can never resist crab) with salad whilst my son-in-law was extremely adventurous with fish and chips! We all enjoyed our food and I can honestly say that the crab was perfect. There is a very good, and reasonably priced, children’s menu; one of the children had mini fish ‘n’ chips whilst the other one had homemade chicken nuggets and chips and, again, they were very good quality. Whenever I see chicken nuggets on a menu, I think of the sort of McDonalds rubbish that is devoid of any nutritional value but these were proper chicken and far superior! A mini chocolate brownie for one of the children plus a couple of drinks (non-alcoholic variety) completed the meal. The courses were well paced and we never felt rushed, despite the children being a bit crabby at times! Service was perfect (thank you Alex) and, at £105.25, it was excellent value too.

Decided on a day in Aldeburgh, just 1hr30min away from home. Booked the Regatta for lunch as we had not eaten there before - but we certainly will again! We shared the Duck Bon Bons - , such a different way to have a duck starter. and delicious. My husband had Halibut with a delicious sauce, I had the Fish Platter with a side of Rockette and parmesan. They were both excellent. The dessert was also different and very good , a fruit panna cotta with figs. The service was efficient and very friendly. No loud music - so all in all a very enjoyable experience. Shame it`s not nearer to us! However a good reason to go back to Aldeburgh

We enjoyed a meal here whilst staying in Aldeburgh for a couple of nights. The food was excellent and the staff were friendly and efficient. We would certainly visit again if back in the area. Highly Recommended - especially if you like fresh fish and seafood cooked imaginatively!

My wife and I enjoyed a fantastic lunch. The octopus starter although a relatively small portion was excellent. Such tender octopus. The menu looked good, but the specials board was something else. My skate was superb. My wife’s seared tuna on a bed of spinach, prawns and risotto in a black ink sauce was everything she wanted in a plate of food. Lovely interior as was the staff. Not the cheapest of places but you pay for what you get and this was excellent quality. If in the area again, we will return.

Dinner on our last night in Aldeburgh did not disappoint. Fabulous oysters, lovely skate wings, great desserts, good wine, fine champagne by the glass and an excellent selection of dessert wines, ports, and even my favourite Armagnac. Great ambience and wonderful staff and service.

We were originally going to Prezzo across the road but walked out after a poor reservation booking. Went to Regatta and asked for a table with no booking. We’re fitted in on a timer restriction which was fine. Food was very good and service was excellent too. What started off as a bit of disastrous evening ended very well thanks to Regatta. Very well done.

We were staying near Saxmundham and googled fish restaurants in Aldeburgh as we were going there for the day. We popped into the Regatta and asked about gluten-free and were told not a problem. We had a wonderful meal, the seafood platter and the fish & chips were superb, I had a pint of the Regatta Pale Ale, and we ended up having the creme cotta dessert which was also gluten-free. Cost was very reasonable and we will certainly eat here again.

This is a fantastic fish restaurant but not restricted to fish. Wonderful ambiance, very attentive and knowledgeable staff and the food is fabulous. Cannot recommend enough.

Lovely meal tonight , oysters to start (yum) would definitely dine again at Regatta , staff all great , service great , value for money . Top place to eat

What a lovely restaurant. The service and food was exceptional. The Regatta is mainly a fish restaurant but there is plenty of choice for non-fish eaters. My partner thoroughly enjoyed her hake in a wild mushroom sauce with crayfish and my lamb shoulder with couscous was perfect. As for the deserts, all house-made, were fabulous. Raspberry cheesecake with sorbet was a my dessert of the year so far.

Really delicious fish so well cooked. I couldn't resist the crab souffle starter and it was beautiful. A whole huge place with crayfish and seafood butter was one of the best I've ever had. I've no doubt everything was of this high standard. And not overpriced we felt.

Very busy in the holiday period so do book well ahead as it is worth it ! Wonderful selection of fish. Our party tried skate wing which was large and left the bone perfectly, scallops with crayfish and artichoke risotto was rich with tender sweet scallops, our non fish eaters had pink duck and tasty chicken both very well received. The puddings were delicious. Would love to return on next visit.

We had lunch here during carnival. A very nice meal. The food was absolutely delicious. We had 2 tired children with us and the food came out very quickly which was great. They also offer a good kids menu too. The sea bass was excellent, as was the salt & pepper squid.

We needed an early evening table as we were going to the theatre in aldeburgh. The regatta was a good choice - service was efficient, nice surroundings, friendly staff with a menu offering a good range of choices. We particularly liked the complimentary bread which was served with our order - that’s a welcome touch which is rare nowadays. We’d recommend booking ahead as we saw several walk ups being turned away - especially in the peak holiday season.

Booked dinner earlier in the day, thankfully, as they were busy in the evening. Good menu interesting specials board. Food is good, tasty and well presented. Friendly service, reasonable pricing. Enjoyable evening.

Rainy summer night ! To cheer us up the dinner was perfect. Tuna on spinach perfectly cooked with crayfish sauce and special mash. Good wine at reasonable price. But dessert blew us away! White choc ganache sorbet snd meringue. With a chocolate dust. Mmm Full...

Having booked we had a great welcome and prompt service. The menu had a selection of specials which included fresh fish which is always our favourite type of meal. Everything was perfect. Thank you for a great experience in an attractively decorated restaurant..

Excellent lunch, great food, good service. Still our favorite restaurant in Aldeburgh. Not overpriced or over crowded with the noisy"trendy " set.

Given a good sized but badly sited table at the back near the kitchen. Food was acceptable but nothing special. Dull wine list. Nice service. I wouldn’t go back.

We loved this restaurant. Good service and the most brilliant fish and chips. Freshly cooked and quite superior. Reasonably priced too. We sat in the window grinning.

This will be the second time I have dined here. The first was last October when out with a friend and her friend who invited us out here. Being a seafood lover both times I had the crab. Each time it has been served elegantly...

We enjoyed an excellent dinner last Tuesday, enhanced by the friendly and efficient staff at Regatta, now one of the best places to eat in Aldeburgh. All tables were occupied, so early booking is a good idea.

Very friendly owners and staff who wanted to make sure we had a truly wonderful experience. I couldn't decide between two mains, so I had one for a starter and the staff had no issue with this. My husband loved the soup. You will be...

We came here because we couldn't get into the restaurant we wanted. With no expectation before coming, the food was very nice and beautifully cooked. The staff were a little off-ish which is a shame.

Very friendly staff. Relaxing, pleasantly decorated restaurant. Good value. Huge portions. Excellent piping hot chips. Duck first class. Delicious fish. Very attractively presented desserts. The only reason we all felt 4 stars was right was that the fish batter was soft. Clearly it was supposed...

Fantastic experience from start to finish...warm welcome . Delicious food and friendly customers. Eager to share their choices.

Excellent food and wine, extensive menu including a specials board. Very good customer service and personal attention from the owner, highly recommended.

As you’d hope in a town originally built on fishing, Regatta do great range of seafood (as many specials as regular mains) plus a veggie option for each course. The veggie curry was a good British curry & the sea bass was excellent hence 4...

We had not booked and just popped in on the off chance they had a table and glad we did. What a lovely restaurant. Great decor and friendly, welcoming staff. Food was delicious and served in a timely manner. Great selection of food on the...

Warm attentive service, exceptional specials menu, the best Rosé, and the food was Michelin star standard. Just a perfect evening and at a reasonable price. 10/10

this lovely restaurant accommodated us, our friends, our two dogs and our 9 month old son after a lovely long walk for some lunch. The fish and chips was absolutely beautiful and huge portions. My son was a massive fan of the minted crushed peas!...

The Regatta has always been a favourite for us for many years and it was very reassuring when we discovered that the twins were taking over from Rob when he retired as we had often eaten at The sail in Snape and knew how great...

Our first time visiting here - we stumbled across this restaurant last week as we walked the high street looked it up and thought we’d give it a try. We weren’t disappointed. The food was amazing with lots of specials. Fish tasted fresh and was...

We went with friends on Saturday evening and once again it was top quality. Delicious food and first class service.

Tonight at the regatta restaurant food was so delicious . Soft shell Crab I have tasted in. Chicago Miami but tonight it was just the best ever dish. Great presentation . Well done and the lemon meringue Choux great dessert too.

We had a wonderful meal at The Regatta. Ample portions, my wife couldn't finish her Sea Bream! Would certainly come back here again.

The taste of the food was really good and the Service was also good with a very good and humble staff

Food was of a very high standard and presentation was excellent - excellently balanced flavours and textures! Would highly recommend and will be coming back. Would recommend the halibut….The waitresses always smiled, very attentive and made you feel very welcome. However, table was very sticky...

Best eating experience in a long time. Had a range of starters and mains from the 'Specials' board. The wild mushroom and roquefort arancini starters were packed with flavour and a perfect example of what arancinin should be. My main of halibut was very fresh...

Lovely, attentive staff, and excellent food which we couldn’t fault. I had Sea Bass and it was perfect AND fresh.. It wasn’t particularly busy when we went in at lunchtime, however, they were fully booked for the evening. Good selection of Adnams Ales. My favourite...

We were a late booking and pleased to report even on a Monday night the plaice was full. The service was quick and efficient and the welcome very warm. The sharing platter for as a starter was lovely and my main of turbot just about...

Made a return visit to this restaurant on our annual stay in Aldeburgh and found it as good as ever. A wonderful selection of fish, I had the baked cod with a presto crust in a sauce with chorizo... delicious. Staff very welcoming and helpful.

We have only just discovered this restaurant admits dogs, we wish we knew before… We both had lovely meals, my mains being Duck Breast and hubby the Cod with pesto crumb - Both were absolutely delicious Nice bottle of wine too. Lovely food and drink...

We had an excellent meal at The Regatta. The menu seemed limited until we saw the specials which are mainly based on freshly caught fish. Very pleasant staff. The place was packed even on a Tuesday evening in October. Not cheap but you get what...

We have a lovely dinner here. Wonderful menu. Friendly and efficient staff. We shared mozzarella and pasta balls with spicy tomato chilli - lovely indeed. For mains, I had fish and chips which was enormous and scrumptious, my husband had the sea bream which was...

Great dining experience, attractive decor, friendly and prompt service, very good quality food, my turbot was beautifully cooked with not a bone to be found!

We were staying at the White Lion hotel so booked this on the Saturday for the Monday as day of Queens funeral. It had a good atmosphere and staff very friendly and helpful. We shared the fish platter starter which was excellent and added 2...

Very good food and service and the desserts are to die for. I will recommend The Regatta. The surroundings are excellent.

Our first visit to the Regatta restaurant and hopefully not out last. The food and service was excellent. The specials menu was varied too. The staff were kind and courteous at all times The restaurant was value for money in my opinion.

This evening after watching the funeral of our Queen we went for a treat . Just perfect food presented expertly . Great wine and the desserts made after the queens favourites . We had two! Well done Regatta team.

Celebrated a 50+ wedding anniversary with wife and daughter. Pleasant professional staff. Comprehensive menu and long wine list offering wines by the glass, bottle and welcome 500ml carafes, Food was served without delay on what was obviously a busy evening. Were provided with a carafe...

Excellent food and very friendly staff made this an occasion to remember. The two small children in our party (one with learning disabilities) loved it so much they wanted to return the following evening. Alas, we were unable to get a table!

First time visiting this restaurant & really impressed with the food & service. Will happily return if we can get a table as it was very busy.

We came here to eat on our 30th wedding annuversary and weren’t disappointed. From the cheery welcome by all the staff to every tasty mouthful. There are several things on the specials board in addition to the menu. The portions are generous but I still...

We visited Regatta on an extremely busy evening but despite the staff being rushed off their feet, we were made very welcome and were well looked after. The food was excellent, well presented and well cooked. It had a nice atmosphere and the local fish...

Went for dinner as recommended by a friend and was not disappointed. Food was superb and presented beautifully. Good choice or local fish dishes as well as alternatives. Friendly helpful service. Nice atmosphere.

Being coeliac and dairy intolerant I was a little wary but staff and food was good - only a little reaction which for me is brilliant - thank you for looking after me

.Lunch was very mediocre. Food barely hot and served by surly front-of-house staff who looked as if they didn't want to be there. No smiles or cheerful welcome. Won't be returning.

We visited this restaurant on recommendation from a friend and it was amazing. The place was busy that night but the service was impeccable, friendly, and not at all rushed. We had the smoked salmon with pickled fennel, white crab meat, avocado and lime puree,...

3 of us went for lunch and all had different food and we all throughly enjoyed it …lobster which my husband said was lovely, my mum had sea bass which she really enjoyed and I had crab which was very tasty. Chips were to die...

We chose the Regatta for a special, small family celebration. We had an extremely warm welcome on our arrival and throughout the service was impeccable. A varied and interesting menu and everything that our party had was first class. In fact, one of our guests...

Very good quality food. Lovely seafood with a unique menu. Service was good. Certainly one of our favourite meals in Aldeburgh.

Away for a week in Aldburgh we chose this restaurant to celebrate my mother's 90th birthday and returned later in the week because it was our favourite. The fish soup was truely superb. We had a selection of the main courses - all fish -...

We visited this restaurant for the first time to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. We weren’t disappointed. Our meal was excellent - I had the garlic tiger prawn cocktail to start and the pesto crusted cod as a main and my husband had the hoisin...

My wife and I visited Regatta earlier this week and enjoyed a truly first class experience. The restaurant has a lovely seaside town feel about the decor and the place was busy when we arrived (7.00pm) which created a really nice atmosphere. The table staff...

We went for my husband’s birthday and had a lovely time. Great food, fast and friendly service, recommended.

We were rudely turned away from Prezzos and ended up here. The staff were lovely and made us welcome. The food was very good

The fish soup was amount the best I’ve had anywhere and the the lobster was exceptionally good. Matched with the swift service and style, this was the best meal we’ve had in Suffolk. Recommended.

Following a friend's recommendation, we booked a table for dinner ahead of our week's break on the Suffolk Coast and were very pleased that we did. Whilst the menu focussed on seafood options (unsurprisingly, given its location) there were several non-fish options to choose from....

Great female bartender. Affable and hard-working. Service is professional and respectful. I ordered steak, medium rare and it arrived medium. Veges were crispy and prepared nicely. Great pour on the wine. Cocktails @ $10 is a shock from a downtown hotel,

We were lucky enough to get a table on a busy Sunday lunchtime. The service was impeccable and the food really very, very good. We were planning a quick bite but ended up having 3 courses! Highlights were my Provençal fish soup (best I have...

Very disappointed. Meals were bland, my wife had tagine, I had cod, both had been reheated in microwave. Did someone forget the spices that night? Wine selection on the board were a bit pricey. The house wines were good and better priced. Service was good,...

Loved this place, staff absolutely brilliant and food was just gorgeous. One of those menus where you struggle to pick anything because it all sounds so lovely. Unfortunately we only got one opportunity to visit but the next time we are in Aldeburgh I will...

Second time in three days we have visited Regatta - I think that says it all really. Great food, nice selection of wines and excellent service. Good selection of fish dishes on the main menu and extensive specials board.

Came here on a very wet day as fish and chips on the beach wasn't an option! Had a lovely meal. Good choice and plenty on the specials board. Good range of wine. Efficient and friendly service.

Took 4 golfing friends with me to my go-to place when looking for good meal in Aldeburgh. The restaurant was full with a good vibe, The service was very efficient despite being busy. Food was really very good. Overall most enjoyable and would return in...

A good evening in a very nice and popular restaurant. Good ambiance and friendly staff. We ordered the seafood platter and while everything was very tasty, I would have rather paid more and got something slightly more exotic. In hindsight, we should have ordered the...

Phew! It was lucky that I had booked this a couple of weeks beforehand! This restaurant is popular with locals and visitors alike. We both has delicious starters: squid for one of us, salmon for the other. I thoroughly enjoyed my haddock whilst my wife...

We had an excellent meal at the Regatta for our anniversary, I had Hosin Salmon & Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding, my wife had Shin of Beef followed by a twist on an Eton Mess, all 4 courses were absolutely delicious the best food I’ve...

Beautiful restaurant, really tasty, well presented food in a lovely setting, good interesting decor, with good atmosphere. Attentive friendly staff.

Disinterested service, wine plonked on table no opportunity to taste. No distinction between dishes . Not the place it used to be.

We didn’t book but were welcomed. Really airy restaurant with a great selection of freshly cooked seasonal food. Service was great and food delicious.

If you visit Aldeburgh you must eat here . Friendly service and excellent food , best seafood restaurant I have eaten at in this country .

The food here is excellent. Well planned, prepared and executed. But... Our visit was subject to pretty poor service. Any restaurant stands or falls on service and we were mostly ignored. No effort was made to check out food was ok, to see if we...

Lovely restaurant with a great menu and daily specials board. Good service, friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. Food was very good apart from the mushy peas with mint, the mint was overpowering and the coconut rice pudding with mango with a light hint of mint...

We had a really lovely experience at Regatta. The service was super friendly and efficient, and the food was excellent. The vibe of the restaurant was buzzy and relaxed. I had the salmon with coconut rice & pak choi, and my partner had the duck...

The seating was uncomfortable. The service perfunctory. The skate wing was good but sadly swimming in butter. Lacking atmosphere, felt like they have given up?

It was a shame as we really wanted to like our first experience at Regatta but the food was tasteless and just wasn't worth the money paid . On top of this they were clearly understaffed with the two poor waitressing running around manically making...

Outstanding service and delicious food served promptly. We will visit again. We had bream and sea bass. Both were tasty and fresh.

Nice restaurant easy to book , food and drinks very good and value for money. All staff very pleasant and hard working

This used to be one of my favourite restaurants, but honestly the family just didn't rate the food, presentation was unadventurous, and tastes on a par with average pub food. Wont be going again, we all had different dishes, and all thought they were average...

Food was good particularly the fish dishes from the specials board. No choice of main or dessert for the vegan in the party: veg curry followed by sorbet. Service not up to much. They were rushed, clearly understaffed and therefore less attentive than I would...

Have visited several times in the past few months and always had a good experience. Food is reliably good and service friendly.

Excellent meal Starter:crispy lamb shoulder - on the menu and excellent Main course: Seared scallops in a pea, crayfish and spinach risotto: worthy of a Michelin staf

We visited here in mid November 2021 and had an absolutely delicious dinner. Two of the party were vegetarian and had breaded halloumi, while my husband and I had fish - the best sea bream I've had... so different from the small specimens in the...

After waiting a couple of minutes I booked a table when walking past. Bread and oil at the table was quickly followed by our starters which were average. Main meals were quick to come after that, the fish and chips were a large portion however...

The menu is mostly fish - quite reasonably priced. I had ham hock terrine which was excellent and came with a celeriac remoulade which was ok and my husband has a plate of cold meats which he said was nicely cured. We both opted for...

We had our 43rd wedding anniversary meal at Regatta whilst having a long weekend in Aldeburgh. The food was excellent and the staff friendly and obliging. Would definitely recommend.

There was 8 of us that visited this establishment. We got shown to our table the menus was just literally plonked down on one end no asking if if we want drinks till we asked. One of our party ordered meatballs with cheese it came...

This is only my fourth ever review on Tripadvisor, one bad and two good. The two goods were Pamela's and Chico's in Great Yarmouth which are better than good. The food in Regatta was ok but no better than that. Bread and butter was brought...