Rockwater Hove in Brighton and Hove

Awful. At 6pm Music so loud - like a club, not family dinner. Portions extremely small. Service terrible - long wait, food came all separately (I finished before my son got his food). Never got water but asked twice. Left hungry and disappointed, all for £87!!

Lovely restaurant with great location on the beach. We were staying in Brighton near to the pier and walked to Rockwater (approx a 50 minute walk along the sea path). The restaurant is on two levels - the bottom level is primarily burger, pizzas and fish & chips. The upper level is more based around seafood in general. We ate downstairs. The service was very efficient and friendly and the food and drink was excellent - we would have no hesitation in recommending.

Lovely location and smart relaxed atmosphere. good food, recommend the Stream Trout. We ate in the Bar and Kitchen area which was buzzy even on a Monday lunchtime suitable for all.

Disappointed to write this review and as usual The poor reviews are the ones most likely to be written. However upstairs in the restaurant- looking forward to the views - windows so grubby it’s hard to see out - yes it’s sea air it does take a bit to keep it clean . But really. Then food 1 hr + for drinks and food . Not enough kitchen staff - no one says you will be waiting ages , however , FOH staff great and customer good . Food , some of the ingredients were missing no crackling with the pork , no chilli with the edamame etc etc + , not cheap either - cocktails no or min alcohol and I know this as one of our party rarely drinks and when she does it goes to her head - but she certainly felt like it was a non or min alcoholic cocktail. It was busy when we visited . Could be good but management imho cost cutting is having a detrimental affect on the experience

with a heavy heart I write this review of Rockwater Hove bar & Kitchen. Was looking forward to eating here with my family but the food was average at best & in some cases inedible. nocellara olives a safe go to starter with a garlic bread pizza. pizza was great Olives had no taste at all. mentioned it and the lady working confirmed that they had no taste at all (still paid for them even though they knew they were rubbish) Fish and chips were very average but the Mac & cheese lacked any cheese & was so dry it was inedible. I sent it straight back & told them not to worry about making another as you just cannot risk complaining and then letting them make a fresh one. the lady kindly returned to let me know the chef agreed it was bad and I wouldnt be charged for that dish. The dish should never have left the kitchen. My daughter ordered the duck pizza with hoi sin sauce to find they had put tomato on the base. so duck pancakes with tomato ketchup !! oh dear. also they make the base with a semolina dusting when rolling that just spoils the base completely. It just seemed like the chef was off and someone was filling in. wanted to pay cash and was told that it was card only which again I think is just not right. overall bitterly disappointed with the only positive being the staff and the view. didnt quibble with the bill paid in full but sadly wont be going back. I dont think it was expensive if the food was as it should have been. not a big menu so easy to manage. small menu you just have to get every dish perfect to get people coming back. Rockwater Hove at the moment is like a chain of mediocre restaurants & really needs to lift its game up to match the view. management MUST do better or reviews like this will become the norm.

Great place to watch the world go by. We sat upstairs and had lovely views over the beach. Drinks reasonably priced as were the starters we had. Service was good - thanks Mia. Highly recommend this place.

We often have brunch in the terrace restaurant and love it. Great views lovely food and really friendly staff. Also reasonably priced.

Got a same day booking for 2 kids and 2 adults, 4.30pm on Easter Saturday. Seated quickly, right by kitchen upstairs overlooking sea. We love the vibe and the view. First time we had eaten here tho. The food is small plates at the cost of main sizes and does not disappoint. Every single drink and dish is balanced and flavoursome and divine. Kids had grilled chicken and cheeseburger. Then really excellent ice cream. We shared yakitori chicken with fresh seasonal garnish, huge hispi cabbage sat on phenomenal smear of anchovy clay, and scallops again on some delicious layers / paste of sorts. The flavours were just excellent - Michelin star level. The Ditchling rosé wasn’t remarkable but the non alcoholic botanical fizz my wife had was really special. Even potato wedges were divine and rocked with flavour. Lots of sunshine, babies, dogs, drinks and beats. Lovely decor from top to bottom. Slow service but mainly due to rush of people. Rockwater is special - the view the food and the slight messiness of it all. There is no where like it, and a great deal gluten free! One thing - I’d they cleaned the windows and barriers twice a day it would make *such* a difference!

We had a fantastic time at Rockwater Hove - it has a really nice atmosphere, friendly, welcoming staff, tasty food and cocktails (also really apprecaited the selection of alchohol free cocktails). The interior decor is fab and is has got to be the best place in Hove to see the sunset.

Me and my boyfriend visited the roof terrace for the first time today, we didn’t know what to expect but we were absolutely wonderfully taken care of by Mia. She recommended some delicious cocktails we both enjoyed and she was absolutely lovely. We left feeling uplifted with a smile on our face!

Visiting Brighton on a rainy weekend, Rockwater was a highlight of the stay. After a blustery walk along the sea front, we were welconed, seated and served with some incredibly tasty dishes. A special mention for Mumma and Freddy. Mummy was a fantastic hostess ( thank you) and Freddy went the extra mile to make me a cocktail that wasn't on the menu, top class service. Would highly recommend and can't wait to return.

Had a nice lunch here - above average burger and tasty Korean chicken. Drinks and food a bit more pricey than pubs but nice service and lovely to look out at the sea. It was very busy when we were there (a Saturday lunchtime), so wise to book in advance. Toilets are a fair old trek up and down stairs, so not recommended for anybody who'd have difficulty with that.

Visited with my elderly mother for her 89th Birthday based on a recommendation. Externally the place looks a bit scruffy, and the ground floor cafe is a bit uninspiring. However the interiors behind the cafe are nicely done with good local artworks, and the first floor restaurant and bar is great. Attentive service, lovely decor, a cool vibe and music, and great views over the beach and sea. Good menu, seriously friendly and attentive service, good champagne by the glass, (Moet), boat caught local fish and chips was great, and a double pepperoni pizza with extra mushrooms and garlic was excellent. They kindly gave my mum a birthday dessert. In summary a great place, good food and lovely service.

What an absolutely beautiful nigh. The venue, staff, food and the incredible Jazz Band culminated in an unforgettable evening. Mia and Madison our waitresses were brilliant. Their opinions on the food and cocktails was spot on. If you want a perfect night out then go to Rockwater Hove on a Thursday night for the Jazz night. 10 out of 10.👌

Amazing cocktail list. Fresh and inviting. Great place. Lovely location really friendly and knowledgable staff couldn’t do enough for us.