Hastings, a coastal town in southeast England, is renowned for its rich history, seaside charm, and fresh seafood, especially fish and chips enjoyed by visitors and locals alike.
Vegan • Seafood • British • Fast Food
"What can I say? My partner and I were craving crabs, so we decided to escape London for an afternoon by the sea in search of a restaurant where we could enjoy the fresh air. We stumbled upon this charming, unpretentious gem, and while my partner indulged in some delicious fish and chips, I started with crab and followed it up with dressed crab as another starter. Our meal was served by a very friendly gentleman who informed us that they plan to have a crab hard drive (which I absolutely love) soon. Will we return? Absolutely! In fact, we could easily stay the weekend since they also have rooms upstairs and are perfectly located across from the sea in the old town. The cherry on top was the bill—very reasonable! What’s not to love?"
Sushi • Asian • Indian • Vegetarian
"I am a fan of mixed grills. I have had excellent ones and I have had awful ones and a few in the middle. This one had was better than the average ones.The staff were very friendly, the food was nice and hot. The flavour was good as was the quality of the meat. There was good seasoning and the meat was not too dry. All in all a good mixed grill.It was one of the more expensive in the area and for that price, I would have expected something a bit more special e.g. a tandoori prawn and perhaps a naan bread. It did say that a naan was not included so I was fully aware. I would like to sample more of their food at a later date. Based on the mixed grill I would think it to be good."
Soup • Asian • Chinese • Chicken
"As a former manager of Peking Garden and a frequent diner at Double Dragon, I can confidently say that the dining experience was exceptional. The food was well-flavored and beautifully presented, with each dish perfectly cooked and melting in my mouth. While there was a minor issue with the service being a bit slow and some miscommunication, overall it was a great experience and a lovely evening."
Cafés • Kebab • Sushi • Fast Food
"Ordered a takeaway of special fried rice special chow mein and crispy beef plus chips. Delivery was pretty quick, nowhere near as long as estimated and delivery woman was friendly and cheerful. I won't give my opinion of the crispy shredded beef as it is my wife that likes it.To me it could be crispy shoelaces or twigs you would not know the difference .But that seems to be the same in other takeaways Now the fried rice and noodles meals. There was a good portion of beef pork chicken prawns in both the fried rice and the noodles but both the rice and noodles were over cooked in fact the rice was like rice pudding,there were no where near enough noodles and neither meals had any taste apart from the flavour of the pork so it was what would have been a lovely meal if the rice and noodles had not been overcooked and it had had some sort of flavour.Oh and the chips were undercooked. All in all a waste of about £25.00 tip as most of it ended up in the bin . Needless to say we won't be eating from there again."
Fish • Lunch • Chinese • Seafood
"I remember this Chinese takeaway back in 1972 but rarely went there. It must be very well established! We decided to get a Chinese meal today (Saturday February 21st 2016) and tried Chicken Noodles, King Prawn Noodles, Beef and Mushrooms, Satay Chicken Skewers and Butterfly King Prawns. There was an exquisite sauce as well. This entire meal was was absolutely delicious! The flavours were so amazing. Definitely will return. On the down side, my preference would be to see more prawns and chicken and less noodles but the flavour made up for this to some degree. Another Plus Point was the service: cheerful and friendly but not intrusively so. And when we asked when it would be ready she said 10 15 minutes and it was all ready in less then 10 minutes which was much appreciated too. They even gave us a large bag of Free Quackers!"
Delis • Coffee • Cheese • Sandwiches
"I am continuously impressed by this restaurant. It has everything you could want in the morning: excellent flat white coffee, a relaxed atmosphere, and friendly staff. I tried the Korean hash and it completely exceeded my expectations. The perfect level of spice, delicious sauce, and tender beef that fell apart easily, all complemented by the onions. It was possibly the best breakfast I've ever had. My wife had the full English breakfast, with homemade hash browns that were crispy and light, flavorful farmyard sausage, sweet cherry tomatoes, and thick crispy bacon. I highly recommend this place, it's just what the doctor ordered!"
Sushi • Cafés • Asiatic • Russian
"We have been frequenting this charming cafe for the past year, and even relied on their takeout meals during the lockdown. We were thrilled when we found out they were open for lunch this Saturday, so we ordered our favorite 'Sunshine Schnitzels' with roast potatoes, which were as tasty as ever. Just as we were about to leave, it started raining, so we decided to stay for dessert. The brandy banana caramel waffle was outstanding, with a generous splash of brandy, and my partner enjoyed the honey pancakes. In a time where many restaurants are closing or require advanced reservations, it was refreshing to be warmly welcomed with no fuss. The menu offers plenty of choices at very reasonable prices, making it easy to indulge in dessert. We will definitely be visiting this hidden gem more often, as it truly deserves our patronage. Plus, we can't wait to try the homemade coffee cake next time!"
Vegan • Moroccan • Vegetarian • Gluten Free
"I was here with a friend on Friday night for dinner. fatima and their employees gave excellent customer service, very attentive and friendly, spend time chatting with us and falling over themselves to ensure that we were comfortable and that we would be happy. with the food. my friend and I could not decide completely about appetizers so fatima made us a beautiful plate of a selection of appetizers, the miniature versions of one of the main courses (filo baked with cheese so delicious there were wee leaves filled with rice, sweetsamosas, bon mix and salat underneath. image included! the plate was beautifully presented and we didn't have to wait long until it arrives. I ordered an sage and mincetee that was served in a Moroccan style silver teekanne with a handle. the aesthetic in general, at fatima is rich and authentic, and the basement section feels especially as if in morrocco itself. long couches, many kisses, pictures of morrocco on the wall. it is a visual treatment and very comfortable. dogs are also allowed in the restaurant, which is beautiful. the place has a warm feeling, because of the welcome and receiving nature of fatima and their personal. for my main course I have the carrot and chickpea tagine (also pictured) that was delicious. it was suitable thick enough in consistency, and the aromen worked so well together. it was served in a ton bowl as you can see, add to total experience. we had puddings, but they were eaten before I had the chance to look at the photography! rose flavored cookies created a light, airy and fragrant experience that I had not experienced before and the baklava was a dream! after that I had a coffee that was presented as well as the rest of the meal. I cannot blame fatimas and their beautiful selection of authentic Moroccan foods. I was amazed at how fast she was in the position to cook the food we had and I am very pleased to visit again to try other parts of the menu! highly recommended if she dine after an authentic experience and really delicious and creatiw presented and are Pattiserie items!"
Pizza • Asiatic • Mexican • Chicken
"Disappointed. My usual Chinese is closed so we ordered from here as they take payment online. Chicken balls worst I’ve had. The chicken had funny smell (not off but cheap processed smell) and was tough to chew. The prawn crackers tasted days old. The chow mein and special rice were very nice. It was hot but I suspect the chicken balls may be reheated to be that tough. Ordered 2 portions of chicken balls between 3 of us and they mostly went in the bin. Service: Take out Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £20–30"
Cafe • Coffee • Burgers • Chocolate
"It is a great place to stop, sit in the sun on your walk, and have a coffee or a cold drink. There is a limited array of pastries available, however, we chose a Brownie which was excellent t with our coffee."
Steak • Tapas • Cheese • Salads
"So, we went to Hastings, as you do. It was a May Bank Holiday weekend. It was a Sunday. Jack in the Green festival was in full swing.So, Morris Dancers and Clog Dancers, scary people with bells, sticks, straw, make-up.true British eccentricity and we loved it. Even better for me, there was a Battala Band.So all pubs full to the gunwales, 40 minute wait for a roast. No, we couldn't do that, let's find somewhere else. We walked down the high street and found Pomegranate. The menu looked good, different, not a Sunday Roast in sight. It was centred around fish and salads.Strangely enough it was a tad late, around 3.30, when we went in, so it was virtually empty, lunch time having been and gone.We chose a glass of rose and both had the hot goat's cheese salad with beetroot and walnut. Utterly delicious, the walnuts were coated in some form of sugar, a really nice touch.Mains were a Gurnard, pan fried in. Utter etc, and a Gurnard Nicoise. Both very good, the Gurnard is a good meaty fish.Pud was a panna cota with rhubarb three ways. Again, lovely.Staff were polite and chatty, they knew the food well. We would happily return here for good clean, fresh, healthy, tasty dishes."
Soup • Fish • Meat • Pasta
"Coast restaurant hosted my husband's birthday lunch and we cannot thank them enough. From the friendly advice during the planning stage, through to the event on the day, no detail was too much for the team. The eclectic atmosphere created by stylish decor and beautiful...lighting far exceeds any expectation on a College restaurant but actually raises the bar high for any restaurant anywhere. The food was delicious with all the guests commenting that they were delighted with their choice and every dietary requirement was catered for with a great option. The team in the kitchen produced consistently high quality across each and every course with presentation kept to very professional standards. The front of house team were excellent and attentive whilst being friendly and helpful to the guests of all ages. In short if you haven't tried it do you won't be disappointed and you will be back very soon ..."
Full • Lunch • Salads • Seafood
"We had lunch on a Saturday at this restaurant. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly, with a somewhat rustic yet comfortable feel. We were greeted warmly as soon as we arrived. The menu had a variety of meat and vegetarian options, although we were not sure about vegan options. There were also daily specials based on the available fish. We started with a feta cheese, olive, and melon salad, as well as hummus with special bread, both of which we enjoyed. For our main course, we chose the Fish Pie from the specials menu, which was filled with fish in a flavorful sauce. We also had cocktails, which were traditional and strong, unlike many cocktails these days. The staff, a young lady and gentleman, were friendly, attentive, and made sure we had a great meal without being intrusive. Overall, we had a great experience at this restaurant and highly recommend it. We will likely return the next time we are in Hastings."
Cafés • Seafood • Fast Food • Breakfast
"We visited Barista The Shack at around 11.30am on a Sunday morning. My partner went up to order and asked for the crab fries which they had run out of. So he came back to me and we decided to order the sausage roll instead which had also run out. He then came back to me again and we settled on the chicken wings. It was only at this point that the lady serving informed him that they actually didn't have any food so we'd have to just have drinks. I don't know why she didn't start with that message instead of letting him run backward and forwards to our table! She was unnecessarily rude but no problem, we went a little further up to Goat Ledge and had a much friendlier experience!"
Pub • Seafood • Fast Food • Ice Cream
"I buy most of my groceries here- it’s a fantastic shop, with a great selection of ethical products and lovely staff. They have a really good selection of homemade wraps, salads, sometimes soup, plus delicious treats which are much healthier than most. A selection of fresh organic bread from Judges Bakery is available daily, including a gluten free option. They also have a good variety of environmentally friendly toiletries and cleaning products. I have shopped here for many years and will continue to do so. Some things they don’t have in stock can be ordered in, depending on availability and the minimum order requirements. A definite jewel in the crown of Hastings."
Lunch • British • Chicken • Breakfast
"First time I’ve looked on trip advisor for Peking Garden, am very surprised at the negative reviews. Me and my family have got take away from here since moving to Hastings from London over 8 years ago. Always happy with our orders, very tasty and never greasy. Salt n pepper ribs, phoenix prawns, won ton soup and chair Sui rice to name a few are the best take away Chinese we’ve had. They work ****** hard, it’s authentic and the service/ delivery is excellent."
Cafés • Mexican • Seafood • Asiatic
"Excellent place for breakfast. We stayed near this cafe and had tried various places around Hastings before trying out Cafe Mocha on our last day of stay. There were some awful placed to eat breakfast around this area of Hastings. We were pleasantly surprised how friendly the staff were. The quality of breakfast was also one of the best we had eaten whilst in Hastings. Please go to this cafe if you are close; you will not be disappointed."
Fish • Coffee • Western • Burgers
"This used to be our go to place in town pre-covid but sadly the menu has adapted since and my choice of Tempura cauliflower and chips is no longer an everyday thing but, we are forever grateful for their scrambled tofu recipe and one we eat all the time at home. The menu for vegans is great, the aforementioned 2 along with wraps, fish and chips, daily soups and occasional stews keep it in our top list for the town. The staff are wonderful and friendly too, the cafe is quaint, the music great and always comfy and relaxed. Definite must try and the Fri/Sat night Dirty Vegan too, if nothing else the cauliflower, mmmmm"
Mexican • Asiatic • Italian • Street Food
"Having moved to Hastings in February from Eastbourne I found myself really missing Mamma Mi, a small Italian cafe in Eastbourne. I have only ever been past La Cantina before but today decided to try it and I no longer miss Mamma Mi so much now that I know there's a lovely Italian cafe in Hastings Old Town. I went alone and kept it simple, I had pasta in tomato sauce and followed it up with a slice of ricotta cake. The pomodoro sauce was so delicious and pasta cooked perfectly. The cake was so lovely and light. The man who served me, I presume to be the owner, he was very nice. The cafe itself is beautiful and I got an unpretentious vibe from the place. I will definitely be making this my main cafe and next time I shall try the nduja panini which sounded lovely. Highly recommended, reasonable prices, great location, wonderful atmosphere and nice sounding menu."
Cafés • Coffee • British • Fast Food
"If you visit this cafe, you'll have a tough time deciding what cake to choose from, as there is a huge variety available. The lady serving was very understanding and patient with me as I changed my mind multiple times before finally choosing a delicious Strawberry and Raspberry sponge cake over other tempting options like Oreo cake, Mint Aero cake, and Lemon slice. I wish I lived closer so I could visit every day. I believe they also serve sandwiches, but I couldn't get past the tempting display of cakes to confirm."