The best restaurants serving British food in Suffolk Coastal East of England

Had breakfast here Saturday, it’s a good job we used satnav as you’d never find it otherwise. Reduced menu was being served as chef at a wedding but choice on offer was perfectly adequate. An old fashioned greasy spoon. We really enjoyed the food, the produce seemed to be good quality and it was very reasonably priced. The 3 ladies working there were also lovely. The only negative was the overpowering offensive smell in the toilets. It was so bad I couldn’t even use the toilet and had to come straight back out again as the smell was making me physically heave. It was a mixture of a strong chemical smell mixed with the smell of a septic tank. I’m glad we ate before I went into the toilet as if I’d have gone in before ordering we’d have just left. To be clear although an update would not go a miss the toilets looked physically clean so I don’t know what was causing the smell but it needs sorting as it was unbearable. A shame as food and service were great

What a find at the top of Hamilton road , we had struggled to find a Dog Friendly Family eatery in the town centre on a very cold January day. The food was freshly cooked, quality ingredients, Friendly Staff , and excellent pricing, and generous portions to, a a clean environment . for what is does, it does very well indeed. 5* . if in Felixstowe again we will certainly visit again. WE had everything from a large belly busting brunch to a tuna Jacket Potato all served piping hot and well cooked .

A great place to relax on a sunny afternoon

Excellent high end (for Aldeburgh) restaurant. The food was delicious and the service was very competent, personal and friendly. We enjoyed the asparagus and the mains in particular. The fish and chips were very good, but there were more interesting things on the menu.

We had a beautiful lunch today. There was 3 of us in our party, each ordered something different, the food was outstanding, all clearly cooked fresh to order. Large portions well presented and oh so tasty. Thoroughly recommended, and the menu is always being updated with specials too.

The ambiance was warm and welcoming, setting the perfect tone for a relaxing meal. The service was exceptional—friendly and attentive without being intrusive. I highly recommend the The Bell Hotel Cheeseburger, which was cooked to perfection, bursting with flavor. The Cod and Crab Fishcake was a delightful start, and the dessert, Baileys Cheesecake, was the perfect sweet ending. Every aspect of the meal, from the presentation to the quality of ingredients, was top-notch. This place is a must-visit for anyone looking for a memorable meal. I’ll definitely be returning soon!

Staying locally for a few days we do have our tried and tested favourite places to eat, but we always try to find different ones for a change. Checking online The Sorrell Horse was only a short drive away and so we booked in advance by phone with a man who came across straight away as friendly and welcoming. On arrival straight away you could feel the friendly vibe. The pub/restaurant is very clean and the Landlord and his one assistant worked very hard whilst at same time providing a homely feel. A great choice of ales on offer and all at very good prices. The menu provided good options of British food and coming from an area that does not provide it o was chuffed to see Rock Eel on the menu, I just had to have it and was not disappointed. Portions are plentiful so I shared a Belgium waffle with two scooped of ice cream / caramel sauce for dessert. A really enjoyable evening of food and hospitality… we will return again. Boy is of the evening was the lighting of a VE 80 years beacon at the rear of the pub. Great atmosphere

We came in on a Sunday, looking forward to a classic roast — only to be told after we sat down that they’d run out. Not ideal, but we decided to give the burgers a try instead. Big mistake. What we got was honestly shocking. The patties were burnt, the cheese wasn’t even melted, and the buns hadn’t seen a toaster. Basic stuff, completely missed. It was the kind of meal that makes you wonder if there’s actually a chef in the kitchen — or just someone winging it with a microwave and a lighter. There’s no excuse for this kind of sloppy execution, especially on simple food. When you can’t even get a burger right, something’s seriously wrong. Won’t be back.

Piping hot delicious fish and chips. Very clean establishment, efficient and warm service, fish was extremely fresh and the batter was lovely and thin, flavoursome and with a lovely crunch. Highly recommend.

A lovely afternoon tea experience at this fine establishment. The staff were welcoming and friendly. We chose our sandwich fillings and choice of bread and they were made to order. The afternoon tea stand was amazing with favourites of scotch eggs, sausage rolls, cheese twists & scones. There were a wonderful variety of homemade cakes which were very tasty. We all enjoyed teas, coffees and prosecco. A great time was had by all and we all agreed we will be back. Thank you to the staff at Lottys 👏👏

Fantastic food and will visit again

Walked in on a Saturday evening on spec and plenty of room as everyone else was sat outside. Had the best steak and pepper pie ever - took 25 minutes as made fresh, and well worth the wait. Others had Shepherd's Pie and Lentil Shepherd's Pie and all were excellent. Very efficient server, too.

We dropped in here mid-walk and were blown away by the warm welcome - we have already planned our next visit! Had a great pint there too (Adnams Sea Fog) and drank it outside in the lovely beer garden - what more could you want?

Great choice of smoked food and lovely coffee Good customer service…including checking road closure information…

Great food, brilliant service - Madi our waitress did a fantastic job and very polite and attentive. I would reccomend going