The best restaurants in South East

We dine here most months, always taking the full tasting menu and it changes completely each month which is remarkable considering the size and complexity of the menus and - I assume - a small kitchen! A few days ago we ate the 12 days of Christmas menu which was absolutely amazing, every bite was delicious and the dishes were so imaginative. Stand out dishes were “French Hens” and “Calling Birds”!

Great place, good food and meats, good price. And a lot of food!

Love this place what a location, and a large field where you can park motorhomes, great food and brilliant selection of beers.

Unfortunately this was bland and the curry watery. Samosas mainly just onion and chilli. Hopefully just an off day as the company clearly has great reviews.

As a visitor from Brazil, I had the pleasure of enjoying my first traditional afternoon tea at Coworth Park, and it was a fantastic experience. We were there to celebrate my visit with the seasonal autumn menu. The sandwiches and cakes were absolutely delicious, and our host was attentive throughout. My mum's garlic and egg allergy requirements were carefully catered for, and the food was beautifully presented. The place is lovely, and the surroundings are stunning. We would definitely come back for another special occasion!

Lovely place next to the water. Coming here quite often for lunch or coffee and grab my favorite pecan pie.

Driver waited 10-20 mins for stone cold and ROCK HARD bread “”Non~garlic bread”” ( NOT Edible) almost broke a tooth,,, Hash browns cold and soggy, hot chocolate good, coke good - from other store, home made baguette nice

This place is great if you like your steak to be delicious! Even if you’re not a real state lover, there is a wide variety of burgers and other dishes. Everything comes with hand cooked delicious chips, and a salad with French onion dressing! It is incredibly delicious.

Went to the Golden Lion, Southwick for the first time in Dec 2024. I'm gluten free/coeliac and had checked they could cater for me. Nothing on the menus with gf but very helpful staff checked with the chef and presented loads of options. Party of 4 all agreed this was a very good find - the food was truly wonderful (possibly the best I've had in the whole of 2024) and the staff all friendly and very relaxed none pushy service. Hoping to go back in January as been dreaming about the food since.

Lovely restaurant in Sevenoaks. The place is located few mins walking distance from the train station. The food was delicious, my steak was just perfect. The restaurant is big and spacious, the service was a bit slow and not very attentive I must say they need to improve in that respect. You can pay with cards or cash.

Popped in for a coffee and cake to do some work. That was very nice and the food smelled and looks amazing so will be going back to try!

Wonderful setting & views. Staff are attentive, but not over the top. Food delicious & well presented.

Restaurant was very smokey and cold - we had to eat with our coats on!

Fresh vegetables That's where I buy all my vegetables.I and I like they have starbucks inside.

I wish I could put 6 stars at least as this hotel in my opinion is one of the best (I’m struggling to think which can be better) in the country. We’ve been staying there 4 times in less than 6 months just because you want to come back because of: 1) amazing grounds which are the best in New forest 2) the service and staff is just the next level of excellence, above and beyond . I see that many people mention Jerry who is just one on earth type of person - unbelievably polite and nice. All the hotel staff is fantastic and make you feel at home 3) food - not just why they haven’t got a Michelin star yet but I’m sure it comes. Best breakfast ever as well 4) Xmas decorations are absolutely amazing These are just a few reasons but this is very family friendly hotel and after having been to Chewton Glen I have to say that I’d keep coming back to Rhinefield which wins in all the categories for me personally and at the price few times less. Best hotel, thanks a lot for an amazing stay as always and can’t wait to come back. Gareth, you and your team are doing an amazing job!