The best restaurants in Lyndhurst New Forest South East

The quality of food was basic, sausages were hard, and poached eggs overcooked. Beans basic, low quality food, we did get a refund for 1x of the breakfast purchased.

My partner and I visited The New Forest Inn on Saturday night, we arrived about 7pm not having reserved a table. There was a lot of cars parked outside, but we were lucky and got shown to a table imediately by the very polite and efficient front of house lady. We both ordered Seabass which was cooked and seasoned perfectly, then cherry clotted cream ice cream to follow, the prtions are a very good size, we can eat. We had a bottle of Chilean Sauvignon Blanc along with the meal. Everything was totally delicious. To top it off we had the friendliest amusing waitress ever Jen, she made our whole experience wonderful. Thank you Jen. If you have the chance to visit this beautiful Inn, don't hesitate. The best meal we ate while visiting the New Forest for the weekend

Peggy May's Café is an absolute gem. Situated on High Street, which is the main road through Lyndhurst, it has an ideal location with a NFDC car park about five minutes walk away. This was my first visit. Living so close to Lyndhurst, we don't usually eat out there, but Mrs Philmex1 suggested it as a good place to eat. I wasn't disappointed. I ordered the chicken and halloumi wrap, changing the mayoracha sauce for ordinary mayonnaise. It was one of the best wraps I've ever had. The filling was generous and it tasted so good. Mrs Philmex1 had a baked spud with cheese and beans and thoroughly enjoyed it. It certainly looked good with plenty of fillings. The staff we encountered were lovely - very polite, friendly and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. Though busy, Peggy May's had a lovely atmosphere which enhanced our meal. Excellent in every respect!

I’ve been a regular at this place for a long time. The staff are very friendly and polite and the food is delicious. I recently had the cheese scone and it was gorgeous. definitely recommended

Delicious food …. Great service & at a very affordable price …. Highly recommended and I will be back soon

Honestly food was amazing, can’t fault that at all! But the customer service was appalling, we turned up to an empty restaurant at 5pm asking for a table for 2, and was initially told there were no tables. After saying we wanted to eat right away, we got a table and sat down. Starters were lovely, mains came and I ordered a burger with chips, and it felt like I was asking for the world when I requested some Mayo. They didn’t check whether the food was okay half way through, when we asked for the bill, they came over to collect the mains and didn’t ask whether we enjoyed the food. Service charge added straight away, so we removed as I didn’t feel it was deserved. Weird atmosphere, but couldn’t fault the food!

After passing this place numerous times over the years, I had the opportunity to visit today, I had a milkshake and pancakes with peanut butter and banana, absolutely delicious, I was the only diner and unfortunately today was their last day of trading, I'm so glad I finally got a visit in, such a shame it's closing tbh, very good food/service at a reasonable price

Excellent food very fresh & the best Thai we have had for a long time great flavours. Lovely staff served with a smile & not too long a wait even though they were busy.

Not the prettiest from the outside, but come inside and you’ll discover a great choice of food and huge portions. Friendly staff, and it’s also dog friendly.

Brilliant place. I don't stop by oftwrn but qhen I do its always a present environment and friendly service.

Exceptional food and exceptional service. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others. We regularly holiday in the area but this is the first time we have tried this restaurant. We will most certainly be back! Thank you.

Tried to go last Saturday evening, No phone attendance, booking system did not work, just turned up to find it closed.

Over salted food. Very small portions and very over priced. Not tasty but served in nice environment. 36£ for 9 pieces of pasta not acceptable

First time here 2 nights ago for pick up, very friendly staff and food was the best Indian we have ever had, massive thanks, our new go to Indian, see you next week. Paul.

Served by Debbie and Dan, lovely friendly staff and delicious food.