The best restaurants serving British food in St Thomas Portsmouth South East

The recent renovation has certainly paid off—this restaurant now boasts a lovely decor with a warm, inviting atmosphere. The views are a real highlight, making it a great spot for a relaxed meal. However, the experience was somewhat let down by the service. It was a busy afternoon, and it seemed like the restaurant could have used more staff to keep up with the demand. The long wait of over two hours for our main course was particularly frustrating and took away from the overall enjoyment of the meal. As for the food, it was decent but not outstanding. The roast potatoes were a bit too hard, and the crumble for dessert wasn’t the best. That said, other elements of the meal were enjoyable, and with a bit more attention to detail, the kitchen could deliver a more consistent experience. Overall, this restaurant has a lot of potential. The setting and ambiance are fantastic, but improvements in service and some refinements in the food would make a significant difference.

The ambiance was really nice, blending elegance with comfort. The menu offered a diverse range of dishes that were mostly well-prepared, though a few items missed the mark. Service was friendly but a bit slow during peak hours. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience, but there’s room for improvement.

Had a fantastic time at 'Spice Island Inn! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the staff were friendly and attentive, and the food was absolutely delicious. We especially enjoyed the mussels, which was cooked to perfection. Great selection of drinks, and the service was quick despite being busy. A big mention to Luke and Fin who were super professional and could not do enough for their guest. We will definitely be back.

We went to Tiger Tiger for dinner with a few work colleagues. It was very nice and the food was good. The cocktails were really nice and the staff was friendly.

Only allowed 2 vegetables with your dinner, you have to choose between red cabbage, cauliflower, carrots or pancetta. I like a selection of veg as you get on most roasts. The Lamb was excellent as was the braised red cabbage. The cauliflower had barely seen hot water and was still very crunchy and the roast potatoes had been kept warm a little to long to make the skins a bit chewy. The venue is very cold feeling with none of the ambience of a restaurant. It’s clearly a young persons bar. There’s better out there at better prices.