The best restaurants in Hastings South East

I really wanted to like this place as it would our local Indian restaurant and I like the variety of veggie options, including potato, vegetable or paneer choices available on a wide variety of dishes. Perhaps we visited them on an off day, but the service was so poor that for probably the first time ever in a restaurant we did not tip. We arrived 2 and a half hours before closing but the restaurant was empty with no music or atmosphere. We asked if we could have a table for two and were met with a grunt and the pulling back of a chair. Some music was turned on which thankfully made it seem less empty and quiet. We were given the menu but almost straight away asking if we were ready to order. We weren't offered a poppadom to start and when we asked for this it seemed to be an inconvenience. The glasses the Cobra came out in were poorly washed. Then, as we were eating the poppadoms, the waiter kept peering over the table and literally the very second one person finished he cleared their plate despite the other still eating. This same pattern was repeated for the mains. The last one of us to finish our main was left eating whilst he was reaching over and completely clearing the table around. We just got the impression we were unwanted there and an inconvenience. To make it particularly clear that we were unwelcome the waiter turned the music off whilst we were in the final stages of our meal. It would have been partially redeemed had the food been good, but sadly both dishes were bland, flavourless and lacked spices. We gave them a chance despite being empty and we can now see why no one else had chosen them on a weekend evening. Disappointing.

Great little cafe. Beautiful views of the sea. The coffee is really good. Big selection of delicious cakes at reasonable prices.

Not happy you Bern saying temporary closed ,yet today you say your open .when we get there your closed .thanks for nothing

Really good fish and chips - fish very fresh and coated in a light crispy batter and fried to perfection. The chips are the highlight - super crispy on the outside and very very fluffy on the inside with a melt in the mouth texture. Superb friendly service from the team - one to return to when in Hastings! Definitely worth the wait if there is a queue! Thank you!

1 of the very few fairly priced cafes left in Hastings - very good service and lovely Freshly made brekky. GREAT VALUE !! (My only improvement would be to buy a better quality sausage) But it doesn't stop me coming ! Keep up the hard work - as a former Cafe owner my self it's great to see. X

The atmosphere outside is nice. The selection of beers is terrible and extremely expensive for what they are. The ambience is horrendous inside. Such a shame!!! this venue could be spectacular

My new favourite! And that's saying a lot in a town full of chips shops. Fresh fish and chips so tasty no salt and vinegar required. Fish not greasy, chips crunchy.

Excellent food & service as usual.

Really pleasant restaurant. The fish and chips was a very hearty feed and super fresh, kudos on the olives too they were really good! The waiter was super helpful and friendly which made a massive difference too, my only point would be that the batter was slightly plain, a bit more flavour would really have made this meal complete

Without a doubt the most disappointing curry I’ve ever had :( usually exceptional but my order was late in the day! Lamb Rogon was devoid of ANY flavour and not sure what meat it was definately NOT lamb onions not cooked. Onion rice was nice but once again fried onions are meant to be fried they had just touched the pan and out again :( Sag Paneer spinach and cheese had random tomato in it clearly from the rogan :( Saving grace was the chap that delivered was super polite :)

Had a few days away with my wife , greeted by very friendly and helpful receptionist infact all the staff we met were really nice ,the bar , restaurant food is all nice but our room .. was a let down everything worked as should but definitely needs updating looked very tired and worn

Ok so spent 30 pounds on food to take away and chips were over cooked pasty was that over done I had to pull it apart even my dog would not eat the chips oh well food for the gulls if of course they eat it avoid like the plague

Lovely roast dinner with the kids today, food was great and really nice lady that served us will definitely be back

Food was beyond and amazing, and affordable. Cannot wait to come back.

Poor service by a male staff member on 29 Aug 24 around 1515hrs Asked for salt pepper, was informed to go and get it at the main door Used to get better service eating inside outside your not looked time after much Onions were not cooked on hot plates, but food was fair quality Prices above average if i was waited on and the food cooked better don't mind paying extra