The best restaurants in Southwold and Reydon Waveney East of England

Shelbys is a great addition to the area, whilst living in Halesworth and having other takeaway options, I prefer to have a small drive to Shelbys, quality of the food is great and would strongly recommend the Spicy Ranch burger. Lovely people too which is a great bonus when picking up the food. Highly recommended.

We've been coming to Southwold for 25 years, and each year the town gets busier as more people unlock this gem of a seaside town, so more eateries are needed. Loaded opened in 2024, and we first visited in August 2024. We've just been back for dinner on our 2025 holiday in the town. There's nothing else like Loaded in Southwold. The food is excellent (the smash burger, OMG it's good), and the staff are lovely. There's limited seating, it can get busy so either turn up early or make sure you book in advance. If you're tall (like me), the booths can be a bit small but it doesn't take away from the experience (speaking of which, they do takeaway as well as eat in). We only had mains, and they filled us up - which was a shame, because the apple and cinnamon crumble on the desserts sounded lush. Definitely recommend having a meal here.

Best coffee and bacon rolls in Southwold,loverly staff,nothing is too much trouble,great value,nice seating with great sea view

Excellent breakfast including fruit and yoghurt followed by full English - delicious and set us up for the day - thank you James.

We wanted a picnic on the beach.We had lovely hand cut ham with mustard in granary with salad on granary bread packed to go in a brown carrier.Excellent.

The best butcher I've been to?quite possibly. Everything is just quality. I love their mighty pork chops sometimes with a bit of kidney. All their bbq fare is spot on, and their seasonal faggots are incredible. The cheese counter is amazing too if you fancy some up market cheese with bread and wine on your hols. Local honey sold too. So more than a butcher! Family are lovely serving and and it's now sons and daughters on the sign 👍

Lovely spot to stop for tea, coffee or lunch. Located by the sea from, just up from the pier. The staff are lovely. We only stopped by for a cuppa, but the food looked very nice. Parking is right out front.

The Canteen has to be one of the very best eateries in Southwold. We always eat here when we stay in Southwold. Consistently high quality delicious food and coffees, very reasonably priced, and the most amazing staff who are super friendly. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Great little cafe and kiosk. Fab coffee, great selection of ice creams. Staff were lovely. Perfect place to pop too if using harbour end of Southwold beach / car park.

What a treat, we sat in a garden pod with our dog. It was a very different experience but thoroughly enjoyed it. The food was wonderful, the staff attentive. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely, quirky cafe with plenty for the children to do. Very reasonably priced, popped in for coffee and cake and spent the whole afternoon there. Ride on toys, Wendy house, books, tennis, delicious cakes and plenty on the menu for all ages. Very friendly staff and parking not a problem.

Delicious Suffolk chorizo and local cheese baked potato served with a great cuppa! Our dog was made very welcome and the service was great.

We've been waiting to return after the rebuild and this did not disappoint! Easily the best chippy In Southwold. Try it. It's worth the walk down the harbour. Get the curry sauce also, It's elite level!

SPOILER ALERT - Enzo’s closes this Sunday 3rd December. The Great raconteur, restauranteur is leaving. We have been entertained by this great man for years, he will be dearly missed

What a find, we managed 4 visits here while on holiday. Breakfast was lovely, we visited another day for a toastie, and also just for a drink while walking. Each time we visited the service were polite, friendly and efficient. Will definitely return.