The Deck in Chichester

The Deck Cafe is even better than before, superb location, sensible menu with Marina views to enjoy from inside the Cafe or dining on the balcony.

Quick sandwich and drink for lunch. Very pleasant setting and good portion sandwiches and remember parking is free; for 3 hours if you register your numberplate when you arrive at The Deck. I didn't notice The Specials board until we left, so keep an eye out for that.

It had an amazing experience on the harbor and great service. Also, the Deck Breackfast was great!

Friendly welcome; great service & delicious food & drink. Also Dog friendly!

Popped down for lunch, sat on the outside seating, amazing view of the marina, Coffee was really good, smoothies were top tier and the pastry selection was great! Food was very good as well, especially the sausages from the local butcher, The staff here are super friendly, a big thank you to Kate in particular! Can’t wait to go back, definitely recommend!

Lovely location and friendly staff. However, the GF option I had was not good. It just seemed no effort was made to try and make the dish look appealing, and it was lacking in taste. However, I would go back again in case this was a one-off. If only for the coffee and view.

Having enjoyed some lovely summer meals at The Deck I wanted to support the new owners so have twice popped in for coffee. First time was great. Second, not so much. I'd suggest not chastising your customers for being two minutes early particularly when there are already a large number of customers inside and also I would respectfully suggest that pointing at a customer and telling them where to stand in a queue is not really the way to keep the locals coming back. Because it will ultimately be the locals who keep the place going over the coming months and a harassed/slightly snappy welcome from a stressed-looking manager is absolutely going to drive them away when there are places down by Emsworth harbour which offer a much friendlier welcome. The Deck seems to have lost a lot - its new identity is as yet unclear. Bad selection of cheap-looking cakes. No proper lunches offered (yet - I realise that this is probably going to change over the spring/summer). From a friend I heard that the tasting menu was very disappointing too. 'Bowls of mush.' However, there were positives. The coffee is very good. The young guy serving is personable, calm and pleasant. It's still a lovely building in a stunning setting. I just hope that The Deck can somehow get back to what it was - a lovely place to sit out and enjoy fresh fish with friendly, welcoming staff.

Came in for breakfast after a walk. The Deck was warm, clean and welcoming. Very dog friendly. Limited menu and our food was delicious, particularly the Breakfast Bap BUT the service was unbelievably slow. We waited over half an hour for both food and coffee. I’m happy to wait if somewhere is really busy or food complicated but the wait was ridiculous.

Super friendly staff in this lovely cafe/restaurant in Emsworth Yacht Harbour. A tasty, wholesome and simple menu with excellent coffee and drinks - just what we needed on a Saturday lunch time! The place was full and buzzing and offers outstanding value for money. Well done to Kate and the team!

Great. A new less expensive menu should be a hit. Love it here

What a turnaround !!!!! We are regulars to the Deck and the last time I wrote a review with previous management it just wasn’t a great experience but my goodness, now under new ownership it’s is brilliant . The prices make it affordable to go and have an amazingly tasty lunch which doesn’t break the bank and you look forward to going back . Great to see it buzzing again and queues . Lots on offer in up and coming events … bring your own take away , burger nights , Thai nights , pop ups I have to give Kate the manager a shout out , always there to greet you with a cheerful smile. I very much recommend the Celeriac and cider soup , I was really hesitant but it was the tastiest soup I’ve ever had having been kindly offered a ‘sample ‘ we went for it - out of this world in flavour Jacket potatoes at £6.50 ! Up the road in the other Cafe they are double that in price . The homemade sausage rolls are massive and just look golden and out of this world. Well done to Tom and Team Deck !

The bacon, sausage and egg bap is excellent at £7. Good quality ingredients which arrived nice and hot. Coffee is great and the staff are friendly and welcoming. Very dog friendly so will be a repeat visitor 😃

February 5th.. Very pleased to see that the closure was short lived..👍.. Katie always greets her customers with a smiley face👍👍.. The😋 breakfast bap is great vfm.. tasty ☕ too.. See you all again soon..😊👍 Easy to book on the last day before lockdown#2.. 2 tasty breakfasts enjoyed, accompanied by good service & a sunny aspect. Good to know that a takeaway service will be available through lockdown#2...👍😊☀️

New management, same fun location. Early days. I'm sure they'll do a great job. Just a brunch menu at the moment. You can't reserve a table. Service was friendly but ordering at the counter was very slow. Dishes are variable. We felt that we should have said something at the time as helpful feedback but decided to do that separately. Coffee was great.

As this place may be coming under new management am hopeful it will be a better visit next time I go. Our Christmas outing was not so good. Mainly due to the time we waited & my pet hate is sitting bang in the middle of a restaurant, that was unfortunate, we were a party of 6. Just felt awkward. The staff were over run, but lovely. I was disappointed. Food could have been hotter,or rather the plates. We had to ask for two drinks, ordered but not forthcoming. Good luck in the future. A great location 😍

I love this place !!!!! I am so sad to read the news and am truly gutted 😞

By far one of my favorite places in Emsworth, staff is super friendly and the food is delicious! Their mussels are the best I had until now! Location is lovely and cozy xx lots of love from Geneva

Lovely place to chill out with family friends great food

We have been to the Deck many times & always had an excellent meal. I was quite worried to read some of the recent reviews as we had booked to take family for a pre Christmas Sunday Lunch. I am delighted to say ALL the food was truly delicious! The service was as always, excellent in a warm & friendly ambiance.

All a bit of an underwhelming brunch. The 'loaded croissants' weren't loaded with the avocado as promised on the menu. The service was sloppy and 10% was added to the bill. May give them another chance but maybe not when there are several other options in Emsworth.

Just stopped off for a coffee and bacon bun while staying at heron quay air b&b. Extremely friendly service from some lovely ladies and enjoying a tasty coffee and bacon bun. Great location.

Went to the Deck for breakfast and it was absolutely delicious with excellent service by the staff I had the eggs Benedict and a flat white. The eggs were beautifully poached with runny yolk and fully cooked white and the bacon was nice and crispy all smothered in the best Hollandaise sauce I’ve ever had. The coffee was also delicious I’d happily recommend the Deck to anyone

It's a beautiful location, but be warned if you've never been before that it's very dark at night and you will need to trust your sat nav to drive here. I go running around here but it was the first time I've stopped to eat. The staff are very friendly and the food is very good. I tried the slow-cooked pork belly with crackling skin and it did not disappoint. Being located next to a fishmonger and the water, it's a seafood experience. I should really have tried the seafood but that'll be next time. I thoroughly recommend this place if you want to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the urban eateries.

Like The Deck very much and have had some nice meals sitting out during the summertime. However, today's roast was something of a disappointment. It was topped with a charcoal Yorkshire pudding, and I use the word 'charcoal' because it was burnt to a cinder and actually impossible to cut, let alone eat. What a very obvious error - you could SEE it was burnt - and not good to just blithely serve this to customers and expect them to eat it. The error was rectified and some better ones were brought, but we saw several other people's plates around us also topped with a dry, burnt Yorkshire. Need to do better, The Deck, because there are a lot of better-cooked Sunday lunches within a short distance. I do have to say though that the staff serving were very pleasant and quick to replace our food when we put in a quiet complaint at the desk.

It was lovely to visit this place! Very welcoming staff and the seafood was amazing! Thank you for having us and for being so lovely & patient with our 2 y.o. 😇

First time i have been. Staff were lovely and food was very tasty.will come again.

Wr went to the Deck for Sunday lunch with high expectations. Unfortunately we were extremely disappointed with the quality of the food. Everything was tough and leathery - and some vegetables were black and burnt. Both meals looked and tasted as if they had been ready to serve a few hours previously and had been put aside to keep warm since then. Neither was it cheap at £50+ for two main courses and one glass of wine. The staff were lovely and the venue is attractive, but overall a big disappointment and we won't go there again.

Stumbled across The Deck whilst wandering around Emsworth .Enjoyed a fantastic vegetarian breakfast coupled with nice views of the boats & water. Katie & Sam ( the friendly staff ) made for a very pleasant experience.

This weekend I went for my 4th bottomless brunch. They are very generous with the prosecco, the food is nice and the ladies are lovely. Once again a lovely afternoon with my friends and Daughters. We were even able to sit outside in the Sun.

Really fresh tasty seafood, good location, we walked from Emsworth town in about 20 minutes, the lobster especially was well worth getting!

Good breakfast with a good view

From the moment we called to book our table, we felt like stepping into an ocean delight, we were enveloped in a warm and inviting atmosphere that set the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. The decor is elegant yet unpretentious, perfectly reflecting the coastal charm that defines this gem. The service here is nothing short of exceptional. Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable, guiding us through the menu with expert recommendations and a genuine enthusiasm for the dishes. It was clear that the staff takes great pride in their work, creating a welcoming environment that made us feel like valued guests rather than just another table. Overall, The Deck offers not only a stellar seafood experience but also a level of service that is truly remarkable. Every member of the staff (including the chef who walked the extra mile to meet our taste) contributed to our enjoyable evening, making us eager to return. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a fantastic seafood dining experience!

Met for coffee and cake , very quiet as was a Tue afternoon Great service , nice coffee and good choice of cakes Tip.. don’t pay for parking via ringo as get 3 hours free when enter reg number. Interesting location for viewing boats and can walk into town.

Really friendly and welcoming with excellent location and great coffee and cakes Will return again for sure!

Menu for lunch limited, and apparently does not chang for several weeks. I was with a friend and asked for separate bills but were each charged for service! the service charge should have been for the table not each of us. The food was good and service okay.

Arrived here on our tour to further South England. Great location harbour scenery, very friendly staff & service and good food! We had starters only as mussels, +great "sauce" , bread and warm goat cheese, fish soup, mackerel paté! Very good, Best lunch! We'll be back when we can (from Holland). 😀 Eduard

What an amazing place, the fish and chips were the best I've ever had, so fresh and perfectly cooked, great decking area in the sunshine helped make it a memorable meal...well done staff all really happy and friendly

Great food and service. Will definitely be back 😁

Was here today Sunday ordered full English breakfast £15 drinks not included? I have to say it was very disappointing! Size and quality poor! More like child’s portions? Poor quality ingredients! Toilets not very clean? Won’t be retuning soon!

Lovely little venue at Emsworth Yacht harbour for brekkie, lunch and now some evening meals too. Cakes and hot drinks on this occasion sat outside on the deck looking out to the harbour. Super brownie and tasty vegan carrot cake. Staff are very friendly and the place has a nice vibe. Previously had a cracking bacon bap there too! Highly recommended.

Lovely little venue at Emsworth Yacht harbour for brekkie, lunch and now some evening meals too. Cakes and hot drinks on this occasion sat outside on the deck looking out to the harbour. Super brownie and tasty vegan carrot cake. Staff are very friendly and the place has a nice vibe.

Beautiful food, fairly priced. A blend of traditional and creative. Loved it!

The Deck is such a lovely place and with the great weather we had a terrace table. The food options were very limited and with 2 courses not available we were not impressed. Service was hit and miss, when we got attention the staff were lovely, but once we got our main meal no one approached us to offer more drinks or even desserts which we saw other people getting. If you are going to add a service charge make sure your service is worth it.

Bright welcoming atmosphere.. the staff are friendly.. the ambiance exactly what you expect from a yacht harbour. The service was attentive. Our fish and chips exactly what we expected and more. We relaxed over looking the harbour and enjoyed our experience here

Brilliant big breakfast. Free 3 hour car park Southampton ideal walk after breakfast. Great service Great food. Well done to all the team.

Staff is kind and friendly but food is just ok.

Very nice food, really friendly staff. Sat inside by choice but could see outside looked nice place to sit. We will be back. Xx

I think the picture with this post speaks volumes about the presentation of our breakfast and we can certainly vouch for the quality. However, this review is more about the service we received. We had a booking at 0930 but arrived very early at 0900 to a very warm welcome from Georgie. Karen delivered our menus and took our drinks order. Karen was a joy, smiley, happy and professional. We placed our breakfast order and not long after the food arrived. One thing we noticed was even though there were only a handful of covers, the staff were busy, clearing, cleaning, squaring away, prepping, and checking on diners. It was very obvious that the staff were a well-trained team, quite rare in the client facing service industry these days. The food was brilliant but paled into insignificance as the customer focus and attention to detail was so exceptional. After I settled my bill, I gave a cash tip which Karen at first refused as she felt it was too generous. I respectfully suggested that the level of tip was equal to the service received and was well deserved by all. As we left all the staff said thank you and wished as a great rest of our day, a perfect goodbye. Downstairs I had a brief chat with Georgie who was a little overwhelmed, but I reassured her that great service should be recognised and that's all I did and that we will be back again and again. Georgie, I found out was the manager! I wouldn't call her a manager but a Leader, managers work with goals, objectives and resources. Leaders, inspire, develop, hone share a vision and most importantly lead the way. The cohesive team I saw today have been shown the way and I think that is down to Georgie. Thank you, Georgie, Karen and all the team you made our day by going above and beyond. One grumble for the owners! You have a premium venue, a premium product, which attracts a certain level of clientele. I guess that some of us would like to pay using American Express. I understand card fees may be higher etc but just a thought for the future.

We had a really lovely family lunch at The Deck. Staff were friendly and attentive and the food was great. The little kids fish and chips was fresh and super crispy batter. The tartare sauce was great. Chicken burger and Caesar salad for adults also very tasty. We will definitely be back.

We were ignored while a large group that arrived after us had their food served in front of us and were treated like VIPs. We finally got our mains after 1 1/2 hours!

So we went to the deck yet another try as the last time was not good ( see review) Ordered orange juice which we could put money on it was concentrated ! They forgot one of our drinks so had to remind the waitress and the sausages on the fry up were ok ! If you are the owner reading this …. Come on ! It doesn’t take Einstein to work out you need to up your game ! It you’ll be out of business very shortly

Had a lovely meal here last night prawns starter lovely and steak cooked to perfection keep up the great work!!!

Extremely unwelcoming, this not only experienced by myself but also a neighbour on the same day. It has recently changed hands and they have clearly made some changes. My opinion it has come rather pretentious and are clearly looking for a certain clientele which is fine if that is the direction the new owners are going. As a local I will not be returning due to the unwelcoming nature of my visit.

The new chef clearly needs to retrain, the food was awful. Prawns in cooking oil, salty caramel sauce that was inedible. After we complained the atmosphere changed and the staff were rude. Used to be a great place to eat, restaurant was empty which says alot

My partner and I went to the newly owned restaurant in Emsworth, The Deck, last night. It was only the 2nd night it had opened in the evening, under the new management, and it did not disappoint. The staff were exceptional, making a special fuss of my partner who was celebrating her birthday. We shared a delicious starter of hummus and flat bread, and I had the rib eye steak whilst my partner had the pork chop. The quality of the food was incredible. I had not had such a good steak in years, and the pork chop was delicious. Our whole evening was so enjoyable and relaxing, and I can strongly recommend The Deck for a lovely evening.

Our obvious go-to when we go to our boat as it’s so convenient, but the food is always great and the service is impeccable. A nice spot in the yacht harbour, especially on a sunny day when there’s room on the balcony.

Breakfast was lovely,bit pricey

It was a shame…. Lovely staff great vibe … but bad luck with the food as what we got was not the same as other customers ordering the same dish 🥴. My £26 green curry was a sloppy mess just dolloped over rice … with a sauce that was split …. My guests got over cooked fish. I think we just unlucky🤔

Great location on a sunny day unfortunately it wasn't for us - can't change the weather! The staff were welcoming and attentive. The menu choices were excellent. Me and my brother both chose fish and chips. The service was very slow and when they eventually arrived they ok! The battery was crisp but the fish unfortunately slightly over cooked. The few crushed peas were dry and not worth putting on the plate. The skin on fries and tartar sauce were the best bit!!

My young daughter and her friend have just visited the Deck and spent over an hour awaiting their order. What should have been a pleasurable experience was in fact not so nice. They left having witnessed the adjacent table being reimbursed for their wait. Yet they waited longer to be served. They paid the bill without saying a word as embarrassed youngsters do (15 & 17 year olds) As teenagers I’m sure that you’ll agree that money is hard to earn and precious to them. But the service is also a key factor irrespective of age. Really disappointed that what was to have been a special treat, which they had saved up for, ended up being a long wait and more expensive than planned as they ended up buying extra drinks to fill in the time. No response from the deck when I emailed them to advise them our dissatisfaction!

Lovely place, so don't go there and leave it free for me 🤣

Delightful restaurant in the yacht harbour. Excellent breakfast using local, quality, ingredients. Service was first class, welcoming and efficient.

Lovely breakfast ! Great price, choice between small and full English breakfast, nice view and very kind staff, parking on site!

Sadly, the Deck has downgraded from a fine restaurant, almost always full, to a café under the new management. The food choice has been severely reduced. The fish and chips, whilst good, was a very small portion. I had this because their famous burger is no longer on the menu. The wine choice has also been much reduced to 2 whites, 2 reds, a rose and Prosecco. If you go, its a fine café and location and you will probably enjoy it. If you remember it as it was , you won't. The fact that on the hottest day of the year it wasn't even half full speaks to me that the regular clientele have left.

It's always a pleasure to go to the deck... The food is excellent and the staff are always very friendly and helpful I just wish they would open more in the evenings for dinner as they used to do

Very accommodating staff, busy father's day lunch session, we wanted for nothing. My father lived in France for many years and was seriously impressed with the mussels. Reasonably priced good lunch menu. Shame they don't serve dinner.

Nice little cafe on marina service a bit slow but no need to hurry anyway as long as sunshine's

Went for interview they never got back to me, food was pricey not much of a view coffee slitly bitter

Loved it. Nice cake and coffee and good service despite being relatively busy. Will definitely return soon.

Had a very nice lunch with great service and atmosphere. Tip, don’t pay for parking as you can register your car in the cafe and get 3 hrs for free.

Upon completing a job in the marina where the Deck is situated we decided to go for breakfast on the final day before we left. In all honesty I think the price is a little steep for what I received. £50 for 3 small breakfasts with 2 teas and an orange juice is just outrageous especially when the black pudding was barely cooked. A little disappointed as I live local and heard a lot of good things so maybe will give it a go another time.

Although I gave food 1 star i don't actually know as we waited so long for someone to even offer a drink let alone food we left in the end and went elsewhere, ps they weren't even busy

Great service. Super friendly staff. Very tasty food with great ingredients. Would highly recommend.

We were staying nearby in the fisherman’s cottages on a break from London, this place was recommended to us. Info about the menu was limited on their website that I could find, but we booked it on recommendation. It’s located above the boat club, and is elevated with some lovely views over the boat area, with some seats on the decking outside also. It’s super lovely inside, simple but very bright. The menu was small but had something for everyone, the specials board looked delicious. The lady that took our order made us immediately feel at ease when she explained how they could chop and change everything for the kids orders, and helpfully suggested a smaller order than planned for one of the children which was great advice and the portion was still large. We got there in time to order the muscles off the specials board, and they were genuinely some of the best I’ve ever had. Drinks were lovely with some fantastic mimosa’s. What a lovely, friendly tasty find! We’d love to return one day. We would absolutely recommend as well!

Delicious ! I always go there for their mussels ! Love the freshness and sweetness. I will be going again.

Lovely food. Good value too. Service is great - friendly, helpful and accommodating. Car parking can be limited and the visitor car park can be busy. Well worth a trip out and I just wish they opened in the evenings!

March 16th. Another enjoyable visit to this deservedly popular venue. As always, warmly greeted & offered a choice of tables. 2 ' bubble & squeak' breakfasts later & we left feeling replete 👍👍. So why not 5*?..well ( & I understand the cost saving rationale), the move away from a commercial booking system to an email booking system has it's pitfalls if you are booking a table less than 24 hours before your intended visit, which in our case, was an email sent at 21:00 the night before requesting a table at 11:00. It should be noted that I made 2 attempts via the phone number too... These are just thoughts.. We will of course return 😊👍

Cracking spot, with a view of the boats. Very decent coffee, humongous plate of very tasty and fresh mussels. Fish and chips was spot on. Friendly efficient service. Will be back.

Staff were super-helpful in arranging details for a family gathering of 11 people (6 adults, 2 young people, and 3 children). Great variety of lovely food, friendly service and smart setting. Can't wait for next family meal out at The Deck - many thanks to all involved!

We had my fathers wake at the deck today, it was absolutely perfect, delicious food looking out on the boats and the water and the sun came out too…thankyou to Georgie and your team for looking after us all impeccably

Pancakes! Took my 3 grandchildren for a half term treat and we were delighted! A choice of three different types of pancakes ( savoury and sweet) which we all wholeheartedly enjoyed. Great setting and attentive staff. Lovely area to walk Throughly recommend for all

Fantastic venue for a private function. Delicious canapes and drinks for 50 guests in a wonderful setting. We and all our guests were made to feel extremely welcome and the service was outstanding (noted by several of our friends). Well done to the fabulous Kate and her team!

Nice ambience, friendly service, amazing food (Avo and eggs on sour dough was delicious) we were all made to feel very welcome, even the dog 🐕

Really good fish n chips for £16.50. Lovely location and good service.

Pre booked lunch for January 13th & I'm glad I did as the Deck was busy & buzzing 👍👍. Warmly greeted & offered a table with views across the marina & beyond, which was a 👍 for my guests. All our food choices hit the spot ( 2x fish and chips, a burger & a pork bubble & squeak)..😋😋. Service was friendly & timely without being intrusive 👍. I had to finish with the yummaliscious pecan pie.. Until next time, which hopefully won't be so long as I've always enjoyed visiting the Deck..😊..

Went for my mother's birthday brunch and the staff were lovely. Range of food selected from big breakfast to salads and Fish and Chips, all were superb so cannot fault anything. A real South Coast gem.

I brought my family here on Christmas Eve and we had a lovely brunch. So I came back today with my dog, and we were asked to sit outside in the wind, even though there were other dogs inside?! I've even seen dogs inside sat on the seats on other occasions. My dog is very well behaved and after a long walk, he would have happily napped under my seat while we enjoyed brunch but unfortunately we had to leave. The lady who seemed to be in charge pulled an unprofessional face to her colleagues as we left feeling unfairly treated and unhappy.

Have used this place before and the food and service is always excellent. Good atmosphere in a really nice setting. the brunch menu is very comprehensive and in particular the smashed Avocado really tasty. A good place for informal business meetings - I will return.

What a fabulous bottomless Birthday brunch we had today. We felt so welcomed by Kate and the rest of the team. The food and drink were first class, we definitely felt very happy by the end of our time at The Deck.Thank you to everyone especially Kate. I know the birthday girl had a wonderful time.

Loved it and the breaky was yummy

Brilliant food, excellent staff, fab location. Able to easily accommodate access for my Nan in her wheelchair. We really enjoyed our first time experience there and will for sure be back.

A special brunch at the end of a great weekend away

Visited for the first time based on a recommendation and the reviews on here, it’s clearly popular. Service was excellent, food very good, tasty and piping hot. My only observation, is I deleted some of the breakfast options. I wasn’t asked or offered a replacement. So I ultimately ended up paying more for less. It’s been a very long time since I wasn’t offered a replacement when deleting an item or 2.

Walked past lots of times but never ventured in but the rain clouds were a gathering up above so we dived in for drinks. Glad we did as the heavens opened and we found a lovely friendly place for drinks. Just a tea and an oat milk hot choc which was the best oat milk one in some time. We sat outside but sheltered from the rain. Will return.

We were staying in Chichester and decided to drop in here after my wife saw it mentioned in "The Peoples Friend " magazine. Dropped in for a coffee and decided to stay for lunch. My wife uses a wheelchair and was pleasantly surprised that there was a lift to the first floor. Sat outside with lovely views of the marina. Staff were friendly but professional. Will definitely come back in the New Year. Thank you.

I visit the Deck couple times per month, never been disappointed. Great atmosphere, delicious food and always different specialities with amazing service.

It was booked for a private 30th birthday party. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and the paella was superb. Highly recommended.

We are lucky to have such a lovely restaurant and bar in the marina. Service is personal, friendly and flexible. custom menu and does cater for vegan dining. Has both inside and outside dining with great views of the marina.

Nice place. Would visit again but nothing special

Lovely location, not been for years seen to and served drinks right away but disappointed with long wait to take order food fairly quick to come out though. A prawn and salmon salad which was overwhelmed with lettuce and only one slither of cucumber which I would have expected more of as it was stated on the menu. Overall disappointing for a main meal cost.