Reviews of Seashells Lounge Bar & Restaurant. (Restaurant) in Southampton (Hampshire).
Seashells Lounge Bar & Restaurant
37 High St, Hythe, Southampton SO45 6AG, United Kingdom
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Information of Seashells Lounge Bar & Restaurant, Restaurant in Southampton (Hampshire)
On this page you’ll find the address, open hours, more popular times, the contact, photos and real reviews of this business.
This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.
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Open hours of Seashells Lounge Bar & Restaurant
Sunday
10am–11pm
Monday
10am–11pm
Tuesday
10am–11pm
Wednesday
10am–11pm
Thursday
10am–11pm
Friday
10am–11pm
Saturday
10am–11pm
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Reviews of Seashells Lounge Bar & Restaurant
A. J.
Why would anyone give more then 3 starts to this place? Don't get me wrong, there is technically nothing wrong with the place but it's just OK... Location? Really bad on the first floor. Decoration? Early 80's and hasn't changed since.. View? You will love it if you keep your eyes closed... 😂 Food is fine, nothing special really, we were a group of 6 and everything was pretty average in taste and presentation. It was pasta with seafood, some pork and some starters. Service? Was fine, we got served the wrong wine twice, and the bottle came open, which is never a good sign... We were seated by the toilets when we had asked when we did the reservation for a table by the windows, and despite repeatedly asking to move, we were there all the time... I don't know, maybe I was expecting something better but I left really disappointed and didn't really enjoy the meal, which wasn't cheap at all...
K. B.
Overlooking Southampton Water towards Western, this first floor restaurant is a good place to eat, drink and look across the water with passing shipping.
The food is good with no complaints. Plentiful seating in and, an outside terrace also. Staff are friendly and attentive.
Z. E.
I was staying nearby at Hythe Marina and decided to give this place another try after visiting quite a few years ago and remembering a fairly average experience. The decor was still exactly the same however I much preferred this experience and was glad that I decided to try it again. We were very fortunate to be seated by the window providing a fabulous view across Southampton water which was great to see the shipping activities Cruises, Ferries, Cargo Ships etc. The Fish Pie I had tasted fantastic and was nicely presented. The dessert (chocolate brownie) was also brilliant in flavour. Service was very professional and friendly and overall it had a nice atmosphere for a Friday evening. It is located on the second floor and can be missed if you don’t know what you are looking for and despite the slightly dated decor, the views, food and service is still worth a visit!
K. B.
We have been here quite a bit over the last couple of years. Staff are always helpful and friendly. Food has always been excellent - I wouldn't call it "haute-cuisine" but better than traditional "pub food". The "specials" are always worth looking at. The view across Southampton Water makes this a "special" venue. Highly Recommended.
J. W.
Hadn't been in a while but another fabulous lunch in this gem of a place. Service and food both excellent, as usual, and the view is just lovely 👍
V. L.
The food was good. Although I thought a little pricey for venue.
We parked below at Waitrose as told we had 2 hours free parking there. I had to move car as we were there longer!
We sat outside but were dismayed by dirty table. My daughter asked waiter to clean. He did but not well at all and missed where she was sitting!!!
No serviettes brought with any course. We had to go inside and ask for pepper!
Service was poor.
Shame as food was good!
Need to up customer service big time.
F. S.
Excellent service and lovely atmosphere. Great food at a sensible price. Very enjoyable.. good to be able to support a local business too.
K. A.
Lovely meal and view. Not very welcoming entrance that could be made more inviting Staff polite and attentive. Surprisingly busy on a Tuesday. Booking looks like it's recommended.
T. C.
What a lovely Christmas dinner ! The gravy was especially delicious and it was one of the best Christmas meals I have had . The staff were so helpful and friendly and they were happy to adapt the menu for my problematic tooth , meaning I had trouble with anything crunchy !
S. D.
Beautiful scenic view of the sea, lovely food so well cooked and presented and so tasty. Staff are very caring, lovely warm and cosy. Great family experience.
P. R.
Wow! What a great breakfast! Piping hot and every bit delicious. I got triple black pudding because my companions didn't want theirs. It was delicious!
Great service from waitress and waiter doing their best to social distance. Will be coming back!
C. G.
Fab place. The Sunday roast is always great, especially the roast spuds. The staff are very attentive and friendly. Nice relaxed atmosphere.. Your not rushed to leave after you have eaten.
Also the full brekkie is fab too..
S. H.
Went for dinner on a Saturday evening for my Mum’s birthday meal. The restaurant is very quaint and the view over the marina makes for a lovely backdrop. The food was absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection and fresh, local ingredients. We all had three courses with cocktails and wine which were also lovely! The service was fantastic too even when the restaurant became quite busy. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend!
R. C.
A fantastic lunch. The pork T-Bone was delicious and the chocolate and marshmallow mousse was a superb dessert.
Add in the glorious views and friendly, efficient service and you couldn't wish for better.
L. B.
Lovely restaurant overlooking Southampton water, views are fantastic!
Food was delicious, with fast and friendly service.
Good vegetarian and vegan selection.
Would highly recommend stopping by if you are visiting Hythe!
N. B.
Popped in for a late lunch/ early dinner. The lunch menu is from 12 till 6 which is significantly cheaper to the dinner menu.
Starters (pictures are whitebait and the muscles) were well presented. I had the duck pate which was very good.
For main I had fish and chips which was tastey enough with a home made tartare sauce. The batter was a bit soggy but I like my batter crispy.
The views are impressive and the binoculars are a nice touch.
Decor very modern, warm and stylish. The stairway up to the restaurant does not reflect the rest of the restaurant.
Service was very good.
S.
High quality food and service. Excellent value for money. Brilliant views over Southampton Water. Friendly staff
S. B.
Great find! Excellent food, good vegetarian options, helpful and friendly staff, superb terrace overlooking the Solent. Just the spot for dinner on a hot sunny day.
J. T.
Beautiful meal, well presented with friendly professional staff.
C. s. F.
The best place on the waterfront. Great food, great service stunning views. I would highly recommend. Best to book a table to make sure.
M. R.
Lovely Food. Good old fashioned service. Nothing was too much trouble. Delicious seafood risotto 😋
c. k.
Lovely experience. Tasty food. Sat outside overlooking the sea. Good prices for the amount & quality of food. Will go back soon
W. P.
Nice food freindly staff, outstanding view, over the water,
C. B.
Great food, great views and really lovely staff, we were a party of 10 and we all had various menu choices and all enjoyed our meals. Very good value for money and was recommended to me and I will recommend highly.
K. B.
Lovely food. Very pleasant surroundings and outlook. Found by chance Service a bit slow. Would go again.
P. P.
Good food and good service at this restaurant. It also had a good location overlooking Southampton water.
L. D.
Absolutely amazing food the flavours the way its all cooked and taste wow came here twice in a row with the new hubby as the food was thar good and service of the people in there fitted us in even with out booking friendly well priced complimentary to the chef will defo come back next time we are here
T. P.
Popped in for cheeky half was very pleasant inside, fantastic view of the solent from the huge window.
T. B.
We are new to the area but had heard good things about this restaurant from local forums.
We had a table by the window.. was a lovely day and the views amazing.
Staff were attentive, happy and helpful. Advice on portion size accurate.
We had lunch with starters, a main and drinks. The lamb shoulder was very soft, the pork loin was tender, with fresh seasonal veg. Portion size ample for a normal sized appetite.
The menu had a variety of options with one of us choosing a chiabatta sandwich rather than a full meal...again very tasty and a good amount of smoked salmon and crayfish along with a portion of chips..
All in all a lovely lunch and a venue i would visit again and take friends and family to
J. C.
Excellent tasty hot food well presented. Friendly staff. Warm atmosphere. Will certainly call again when back in the area.
L. K.
Lovely view & a breeze on the terrace at 32 degrees C 🔥 Great food recommended Crayfish Cibabata very tasty 😋 with chips!!
P. A.
Super place great food great staff great views 10 mins walk from my gaffe worth a look....
S. A.
Excellent service 😊👌 very accommodating with my meal choice and reasonably priced. Would recommend to people without quibble 😊😊😊
b. p.
Always a pleasure to eat at the Sea Shells.Staff are attentive and friendly.A table is always available with a great river view.First class food served piping hot.Rating 10/10.Picture of Sea Shells taken from QM2 inbound Sou from NewYork last week.
J. H.
Staff very pleasant and helpful. Food very good.
L. L.
Had a lovely meal at this quaint restaurant yesterday. Excellent service, amazing food and spectacular views.
L. S.
Took a friend for a birthday breakfast. Wonderful views, lovely food and the staff were very friendly and polite. A great place.
M. P.
A quick lunch with my mother. I had the lasagne with garlic bread which was meaty, cheesey and tasty. Mum had the brie and bacon omelet which she said was very tasty and light. We have eaten here a few times and it has always been high quality and tasty.
T. C. B.
Everything about it was great. Good value, food, great view, nice stuff etc etc.
H. L.
Staff were polite and friendly, and food very good. Enjoyed ourselves, easy dining and a tremendous view, to boot.....
J.
Friendly service and I must say the food was fabulous. Great views too. A real gem. Highly recommend. James and Susan from London 😋👍
J. W.
Great place with impressive views over the Solent. Been many times and never had a bad meal yet.
Staff very friendly and attentive. We went on a Sunday dinner time and my friends had Roast Beef. I had Spicy Crab Linguine. Superb! Passed my compliments to the chef. Roasts were excellent too.
A. S.
Very nice meal, although we were brought the wrong ones at first. Staff friendly, food delicious, great view. We were on the balcony (in the heatwave) and thought the view of Southampton Water was probably better from inside, as the inordinately thick guard rail was right at eye-level!
J. N.
Great food, great view, great value!
D. T.
Great views, great coffee and polite staff. Would go back again
B. R.
Brilliant service and Sunday lunch staff were very polite and helpful
w. h.
We ate there twice during our visit to Hythe and both meals were great!
L.
Lovely food & good service! Always excellent whenever we go.
P. G. B.
Lovely views over Southampton water. Friendly, accommodating staff, and great food. Reasonably priced for this level of cuisine.
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It’s a very welcoming and nice restaurant. Food is good and stuff always finds a way to seat us even if it’s packed and we didn’t have a reservation.
J. C.
Food is average and service was friendly but below par.
Prices are slightly high when taking in to account the service received.
Update: there are deals on cocktails. But the cocktails are hour and miss depending on who is making them. My mojito had 1 mint leaf in it (and used as decoration); no muddling, plus put in a warm glass!
Examples:
- after seeing us and giving us a menu, the next time we spoke to someone was 10-15 minutes later when we asked about drinks - why not straight away?
- at that time we were worried about not seeing the wait again, so we asked to order our food. We were never told about the specials, which we found were available by overhearing another table
- cheese plate is awesome but remove the salad!
- I wanted a whisky with my cheese course, but the drinks menu is included in the food menu and despite it being larger than an elephant, it only had a wine list written in it. There was no mention of any of their other drinks and they rely on you walking to the bar to see what they have as the wait staff do not know what drinks they have.
P. C.
Great food as always and a fabulous view
K. H.
We spent a couple of nights in Portsmouth and when we saw this restaurant and its reviews we had to travel to Hythe. I had the fish pie which was bloody lovely and possibly one of the best fish pies I've ever had. The vegetables that were served with it were cooked lovely, not like some of these places who serve crunchy carrots. My boyfriend had the surf and turf and the steak was cooked perfectly. The king prawns were so fresh and juicy and the Stilton sauce he said was beautiful (coming from someone who doesn't like blue cheese). They have a great selection of wines as well. We didn't go for starters as we knew we wanted a pudding and they didn't disappoint! I went for the chefs special of sticky toffee pudding with a hot toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream. The portion size was incredible, a right slab of pud and it was really tasty. My boyfriend had a creme brulee (one of the reasons we came!) And he said it was one of the nicest puddings he has ever had. We would definitely visit again if we are ever in the south. We must also add that the staff are lovely, covid measures taken and the prices are very reasonable.
K. A.
Fantastic view, great food and exceptional customer service. Highly recommend!
C. S.
Best breakfast and service!
Honestly, when we were told that they had cleaned this restaurant up my partner had some reservations but we are SO happy we gave it a shot. The staff are unbelievable. So incredibly kind and polite, you genuinely feel like they want you to have a great experience. Although you might get the odd smoker, the patio is my favorite spot. Great views! The most important bit, for the price you pay the breakfast is astounding. Absolutely delicious and with a hot drink included you cannot go wrong.
Highly recommend, will be back soon. Thank you for your service!
S. H.
We always enjoy our time and meals here
R. Y.
Loved the meal , staff were very pleasant
P. W.
We enjoyed lunch here. Pleasant service and a varied menu. My fish & chips were tasty.
Get a window table for wide views across Southampton Water and of Hythe Pier
Good of it's type: nothing very exciting or stand out, but maybe that's a plus rather than a minus.
It's probably good place to take a drink or two and watch the shipping, but C19 has put a bit of a damper on that sort of socializing
J. W.
Staff, service, atmosphere and scenery great. Food very average.
For starter I had the salt and pepper squid which was cooked really well and a good portion however a little on the tasteless side. My other half had the pâté, again good portion however pâté was average and just taste like a cheap shop bought pack, butter came in a little sachet the best thing on the plate was the pickled red onion.
Then it came to main, we both had the surf and turf, I was a little surprised to see rump as the meat option for this but then again you can get good rumps especially if dry aged so went ahead. Once served a good portion again, prawns were nice, onion rings were good, steak was cooked really well - medium rare as asked for, however the rump its self was a cheap rump and fatty which of course let the meal down as that is primarily what you are paying for. I can't remember exactly how much it was now just over £20 I believe, so not badly priced but still expect a little better meat wise for that.
Lastly and unfortunately the worse part was the cheeseboard, I was looking forward to the award winning Cheeses they have at their disposal with Isle of Wight across the water and some of the locally made cheeses. Unfortunately I was presented with what I am sure they must have just bought from tesco was a really cheap slab of brie, cheddar and Stilton so as you can imagine was very dissapointed.
Maybe I set my expectations slightly to high as i was told this was the best restuarant in Hythe and only heard good things.
However even after my moans, I still had a nice evening there, the staff were brilliant and attentive can't beat the views of course, I probably will go back as there are very limited choices in Hythe but would lower my expectations.
B. P.
Excellent t-bone pork chop. Good service.
G. B.
Nice place to eat with views over the Solent & the Hythe Pier that has one of the oldest running Small gauge railways. Pleasant atmosphere and pretty good food.
B. P.
My friend treated me to a pre birthday lunch. The atmosphere is always so relaxed. Service is always with a smile and the food delicious. All guidelines are followed regarding covid . The views across the water are lovely. A great place for lunch or dinner.
S. L.
A great place to meet up with friends especially if you can get seated on the veranda that looks out over Southampton water.
C.
Wonderful Sunday dinner. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was superb.
Looking forward to going back.
S. G.
I had my first ever meal here yesterday and I'm shocked that I haven't come sooner. The food was incredible. I opted for the fish pie which was outstanding and full of flavour. Other members of our party thoroughly enjoyed their meals too. Even my 2 year old son ate most of his food which is very unusual. I was overjoyed to see my favourite dessert Creme Brulee on the menu which also didn't disappoint. The waiting staff were all very friendly and welcoming and the restaurant is surrounded by lovely views. All in all I'd recommend this place to everyone as it is versatile enough that you can come as a couple, with family or in a group of friends.
A. W.
Very nice 1st floor restaurant giving an elevated view of Southampton water . Some exterior sea view seating as well as well spaced interior seating . Well signed route to assist in social distancing with all the staff wearing masks and maintaining good social distance.
Excellent menu and superbly cooked meals.
Altogether a very relaxing p!ace to visit.
L. T.
My first visit today and what a wonderful lunch! They did dairy and gluten free for me and made it feel like it was no bother at all. The food was all fresh and cooked to perfection. It was a large helping (sea bass very fresh) and the service was very great very professional. Will definitely be going back.
J. M.
Great food and pleasent atmosphere with a super view of the water.
BUT Beware have just got a parking ticket for the waitrose car park while we were there, I thought it was free after 6pm, apparently not!!!!
B. F.
Fabulous food & really good choice of dishes. Great service. Beautiful views of the solent. A new favourite.
L. H.
Very good food and service. On the first floor and access is stairs only. Don't be put off that it is above Ladbrokes and main entrance doesn't look pretty. The restaurant and bar is for everyone and the view across Southampton estuary and Hythe pier are excellent. Think they have a very good chef.
L. G.
Lovely restaurant with views over the Solent. Binoculars for close up views. Excellent food & service. Access up steep steps so if disabled in any way this isn't the restaurant for you. Booking advised, especially if you want a window seat. Outside seating, again upstairs, for warmer weather.
B. W.
Excellent food and drink. Highly recommended.
N. H.
Great service Great quality food. Not the cheapest but by far the best quality meal in years! Well done Chef tasty slow cooked lamb.
M. H.
Great views across the water to see that cruise ship's. Pleasant service. Food generally good. I had Fillet steak my wife had Roast Pork. Must say my Steak was not all good. Wine list decent. Nice terrace. Overall would return.
M. L.
Was recommended a visit here by friends who loved it & I am so glad we came. It would have 5 stars but there is no disabled access so unless u can climb 3 small flights of stairs then unfortunately it's not accessible to u. The food was absolutely delicious. The views across the water are stunning I would definitely come back again
E. H.
Enjoyed a wonderful meal here today for our wedding anniversary. Food was fantastic and staff were very lovely.
M. A.
Really nice local place to eat, great views across the solent. Food is much better than standard pub grub and service was great. We will be going back and can recommend.
S. W. C.
Lovely location with great view and good food
S. M.
Lovely, tasty lunch here with a friend. Good obliging staff, even explaining, when we asked how strong the chilli was in crab linguine. When we said we liked to taste it but not to strong he suggested we had the modified medium one & if it chili wasn't strong enough he could arrange more to be added. Couldn't have done more for us & for us the medium strength chili was perfect. Great view of Southampton water & passing ships on a beautiful blue sky, sunny day.
G. E.
We visited with friends. Excellent lunch
D. H.
The fillet steak is to die for and the sauce was lush!!! Booked another visit, staff were Brill!!!!
C. T.
Great food, friendly efficient staff and a lovely atmosphere. Though the restaurant was very busy the staff made you feel you were the most important people there.
M. H.
Had a lovely meal here. The staff were great, attentive but not intrusive. The food was lovely. The bar area seemed popular, but not loud or rowdy, nor was it too close to the restaurant area. I would recommend this restaurant.
F. M.
First time eating out since March, and have to say it didn't inspire me with confidence.
We arrived and apart from yellow tape all up the stairs there was no signage saying whether facemasks were required or not, or where you were supposed to wait for your table.
As it happens it seemed our table had been given to another party, so had to wait at the bar(where you are not supposed to be) until they sorted one out.
We watched the waiter clean the top of the table, but did nothing with cleaning the chairs.... I presumed basic covid hygiene was to wipe down the chairs aswell.
When we got our drinks they were carried by hand, no tray, and held right at the top near the rim, so total cross contamination.
Customers were freely walking about non masked and not 1m apart or even half.
Given all that the food I had was extremely nice, but I wont be in a rush to go back.
J. P.
Great food, reasonably priced. Sit on their veranda and watch the ships on Southampton water. Update: Visited today before the school run. The waitress called Jodie demonstrated exemplary customer service. She is a credit to Seashells.
S. G.
Wonderful breakfast with tea, coffee or hot chocolate all properly served to you and a fantastic price. The view over the Solent is beautiful so much to see, you must visit. The town is very nice with lovely independent shops.
S. W.
Our waitress really didn't care. She spilt my Dad's drink as she put it on the table and didn't acknowledge it. My dad used his serviette to clean the spillage. When the meal arrived, he asked for another serviette. She brought another one and slapped it on the table out of his reach. She never used any manners and seemed quite out of tune with the customer. Otherwise the food was very good and the restaurant was full.
S. W.
Lovely place. Great atmosphere. You never get tired of the views of Southampton water. The food is fantastic and value for money. They also make a very good decaffeinated cappuccino.
A. F.
I have been here more recent the bar and restaurant is upstairs. Offers tables outside looking to the Southampton water. Placed in the village of Hythe.
Offers a vegan menu with great choices. Fresh looking good tasty and enjoyable. I had their crab linguine with chilli which was clean an tasty. Very busy need to book your table friendly service too.
R. L.
Love coming here.
Great views added with fantastic breakfast or lunch and delecious evening meals.
It can get busy at times; often loud with the pub drinking side but that's mainly 'peak pub hours' and doesn't normally interfere with the dinners.
The view - absolutely brilliant especially if your a ship or boat watcher! Book table early.
Downside to here .... its upstairs with no lift or disabled facilities. Shame really; but hey.
D. M. (.
The seashells is a nice little pub/ restaurant located in Hythe village the food is very very good and the veaw looks over the South Coast sea, I'd definitely recommen going for lunch or just a few beers if your around the area
J. S.
Lovely early evening meal from the lunch menu (prior to 6pm) sitting out on the balcony terrace. The crab linguine was too oily, but otherwise tasty. My friends loved the lasagne. Friendly service and quick food turnaround.
M. C.
Food good standard but waitress staff lacking despite having enough staff. Second time visiting and same both times!
However if you are happy with good food at reasonable pricing but poor service well worth a visit
L. G.
Food fantastic. Very good service. Staff very friendly.
A. P.
Very busy when we visited and the service was very slow. However the breakfast was amazing, as was the view, looking out across the Solent watching the shipping back and forth. There is plenty of parking outside. The entrance is a little hard to find as it is round the side and up a small staircase next to the bookies. Not dog friendly.
C. P.
Excellent food with a great selection to choose from. The chef certainly knows what he/she is doing! Lovely views and the decor is much nice than it used to be
G. C.
Nice restaurant with great views over the estuary. Service was great and food good quality.
K. R.
Excellent service and food as always, with great views over the solent
D. E.
Nice place for a reasonably priced lunch. Good food and good service
A. W.
Friendly service. Great food and fantastic views over Southampton Water. Book an early evening on a day there are cruise ships in Southampton and watch them sale past as you eat :-)
j. v.
Food and service were excellent. Three of us had breakfast there to day and I can highly recommended.
M. B.
Love this place for a lunch stop, good food with good views over the water, so special when a big cruise ship is in port.
T. M.
Nice birthday lunch for my brother! Staff very nice and helpful. Food good. Prices are very reasonable
R. S.
Fantastic views across the Solent to enjoy,and the choice of dishes on the menu are truly inviting,there is also a specials board available.All of our group were very pleased and will certainly return soon.
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H. Q.
Lovely meal beautiful setting.
A.
Had a great nite food was great wìll be going back
P. B.
Good service, nice surroundings, good food, not the cheapest, but all in all worth it. Thank you Seashells.
b.
Lovely food, great service and nice views across the water.
M. W.
Superb meal and although quite busy, the staff were very helpful and attentive
K. A.
Never had a bad meal here good menu for vegetarians which i am. Outside balcony area, looking right at the sea in the lovely village of hythe. Pier with train to Southampton also in view from here.
P. N.
A lovely restaurant with lively atmosphere, tasty and satisfying food, helpful and considerate staff and a great view. Highly recommended.
I. M.
Great food and stuff great views when eating.
J. D.
The entrance puts you of but once you go up the stairs its a wonderful experience. Lovely place, good staff and good food. Plus bonus of a wonderful harbour view.
K. M.
A birthday celebration.
Food good although disappointing that despite pre ordering...they had run out of ordered deserts...
Very busy...and good service.
K. A.
Really good food and fantastic views, attentive staff and reasonable prices.
P. H.
Friendly staff, good choice on the menu & specials board. The fish & chips were very good. Not greasy at all. Just enough. I could not have eaten any more ☺
M. H.
Great food. Good value for money. Lovely views over sea. Staff very friendly and professional.
E. p.
Excellent meal , lovely place and great view highly recommend
P. H.
Great place to go,Food excellent,and staff tip top,very helpful and pleasant.
K. B.
Friendly and welcoming with a well balanced lunch menu .An ideal place to spend a lazy hour.
H. 6.
Popped in on the off chance for breakfastcandcwas not disappointed. Staff very helpful andc polite with great food.
s. m.
The creme brulee alone is worth a return visit. Staff were friendly and helpful and best prawn tagliatelle ever.
J. J.
Good menu, views of Southampton Water and cruise liners passing in and out of the docks.
Hythe is a pleasant little town with shops, cafes, restaurants,
and a delightful little train along a pier to catch a ferry to Southampton.
A. N.
Whether you are here for dinner or just an afternoon coffee the staff are always welcoming and friendly. The food is good and not
overpriced. The view over the Solent is fantastic. Well worth a visit.
D. W.
First visit
Fabulous food good value and friendly staff definitely go again and recommend
L. W.
Absolute beautiful evening, ambience great. Good choice of dishes, staff and service could not be faulted in any way. Thank you
N. D.
Great food, fantastic views and really friendly staff. Amazing
S. A.
Delicious meal. Really enjoyed our evening ☺️
!. g.
Yes had a very nice meal there the view is amazing.
J. S.
Nice environment. Wanted to love it but battered fish was tasteless. Fish pie was excellent.
S. W.
Always a good meal with high quality ingredients, a well stocked bar and easily the best view on the waterside. Strongly recommend and if you get chance to have breakfast here, do it!
R. S.
Good food. Well presented. Staff OK but could be a bit more friendly.
Good views over Hythe Pier and Southampton water.
M. L.
I haven't eaten here since just after my wedding in June 2015, but occasionally pop in for a drink. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxing.
E. T.
Excellent food, nice view. Always a lovely visit
P. P.
Great food great service great staff and great view. Now I come round from Portsmouth to here because we have nothing like this pub/ restaurant in Portsmouth and Southsea I am here twice a week but when I was working I came here seven nights a week.
C. F.
Great food, good service stunning views, always busy at lunch time so best to book ahead.
C. O.
Enjoyed tea last night.
Lovely food great drinks
Definitely will be returning if in Hythe again!
A. M.
Lovely food and not too loud, which is rare nowadays. Seemed a little short staffed as service was quite slow, but on the while a very nice place.
J. G.
Delicious Christmas dinner here last night . The service as always was friendly, efficient and very patient with our rather large group of 17 . Well done Seashells . More very pleased customers.
J. J.
It has an amazing view of the Soton. G
You can watch the cruise ships come and go. Plus the food is great and staff very helpful.
S. P.
This is a very nice, cosy and relaxing bar which has great views of Southampton Water and the Weston and Netley shorelines from it's balcony seating.
t. s.
Had lovely sea bass here
d. w.
Lovely afternoon watching the boats pass. Great food. Very welcoming
S. D.
Had a lovely evening with lovely views of the Southampton water to watch the cruise line ship's very good food and good ales larger etc very good friendly staff all polite plus quite nice watching the fireworks from every direction in the sky magical
J. G.
Excellent service, lovely view of the pier and train, delicious meal.
k. m.
I like this place alot lovely views good service
Always polite nice menu prices are reasonable. It gets 10 out of 10 form me.
D.
Really great food, service, location and prices. Chips were excellent (on a par with tenterden fish bar). This is also a good base for walking.
V. B.
Food was quite good but not as good as expected
J. S.
Nice restaurant with a straightforward menu. Prompt, friendlyand pleasant service. A good option for those looking for seafood.
P. M.
Even though it was Saturday night they fitted us in. The service was 1st class as was the chargrilled chicken. We eat here every 3 months or so it's fabulous.
u. s.
Very nice food and great service. Will be back soon .
M. C.
The restaurant, the food, the View and the location brilliant, and the staff brilliant. I'd like to say the same for some of the rough, noisy, drunk clientele that made the place change from a nice restaurant environment to a rough working mans club.
a.
Nice restaurant with good service and views, two levels of food, good and good value and a bit more for something a bit more fancy. Sea food and lamb seems to be popular on the menu, but other dishes are here too.
D. R.
This is a great place,food excellent as are the staff and views over water fab
I. K.
Excellent food & service, good views over Southampton water.
T. m. O. t. h.
Great service and great seafood. The waitresses are very polite and down to earth.
There’s a great view over looking the Marina😊
Great for lunch and evenings.
C. S.
Good food. Staff very slow and a bit pricey. But nice views over the solent
M. W.
Food is nice, view even in dinghy weather is lovely
D. S.
Not upto expectations, poor service buy frumpy serving girls. Food just average; nothing remarkable. Lovely across Solent views.
Would not go again.
H. “. B.
Brilliant food with great service. Nice views over Southampton water.
I had the seafood platter, it was brilliant, very tasty.
p. b.
Food is exceptional. Had the Fish pie with new pots and veg all cooked well and excellent flavour . Recommended.
J. W.
Really lovely food and staff, great location and their approach to the current pandemic is superb- well worth a visit
I. M.
Lovely food. Fantastic views over the harbour. Friendly attentive staff. Reasonable prices for the quality of the food.
A. R.
This is a local secret in the middle of Hythe. A great place to have a coffee or a big meal, overlooking a large stretch of Southampton Water. It is up a flight of stairs but worth the climb.
S. S.
Excellent our favourite restaurant..view is fabwhen u request a window seat and we r always lucky..c u very soon.
A. G.
Lovely location with good reasonably priced food and helpful staff
R. G.
Always a great venue for either a quiet drink in comfortable armchairs or lunch or dinner in the restaurant with great views of Southampton Water and passing vessels. Good value and great staff
S. K.
Very good food at good prices, enthusiastic waiting staff and very professional. would highly encourage anyone to visit
A. A.
Happy to visit again our favourite restorante. Just feeling sorry no catch of the day yet.
J. S.
Lovely meal and friendly restaurant. Can see the cruise ships from the terrace
M. S.
Great food fantastic service.Nice views across the solent.
R. M.
Always top notch service and food.
Great menu brilliantly presented.
Cannot fail here.
L. S.
Sunday roast , Superb, all fresh veg. Friendly staff, Reasonably priced. Great views across Southampton water 😁
K. R.
Xmas lunch for 25 people today. Food brilliant and the service was 1st class. Seashells, your young staff are a credit to you!
W. M.
5 star food and l know it's more difficult when it's all table service but waiters could have been a little more attentive.
S. P. (.
Food was lovely. Staff are lovely. Great place x
E. T.
Excellent food and service, enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere
R. G.
Incredible food. Delicious. Especially as we had a party of ten, and all food was cooked brilliantly.
L. B.
This was our third visit ,staff are very friendly , varied menu , very good food
P. B.
Recently had lunch here - was delicious, great value, lovely view and spot on service - surprised how good it was and will definitely go back for more soon. Recommend the spicy crab linguine!
c. l.
Good food friendly service. Great waterside location
N. H.
Lovely long awaited meal out , friendly very helpful staff xx
P. B.
Quite often come here for breakfast on a Sunday morning, very tasty and flame grilled and includes a hot drink . Staff are always warm and welcoming without exception.
h. d.
Lovely food, polite service, good views.
H. M.
This is a lovely little restaurant. Great views and good service.
D. C.
Lovely restaurant. Good food selection and very nice views over Southampton Water.
M. V.
First time in 20 yrs .lunch was lovely,service excellent ,.the whole place very nice and view wonderful . will be back again
K. M.
Really good food, excellent service
M. H.
Service is a bit slow. And the prices woh so overpriced. The makes up for it though as you can see the cruise liners coming in to Southampton.
A. L.
Good food, good value and pleasant staff.
J. J.
We like it here at lunchtime. Don't often eat but good when we do. Pleasant staff.
G. W.
Beautiful food great views attentive staff
D. M.
Beautiful food, great view and brilliant service!
N. C.
Good food and views
E. N.
Staff were helpful and polite and the food was good. Brussel sprouts could have gone well with the Christmas dinner.
G. M.
Great service. Great quality and choice of food. Great view over the port.
j. w.
Very pleasant surroundings and good service coupled with delicious food made for a great lunch.
S. R.
My wife and i had a great meal and it has changed for the better a great outlook to see ships coming in and out of port, the food was wonderful, great seafood menu. We will be going back.
J. S.
Nice place, lovely views across the Solent. Food good and not too expensive for what you get.
M.
Tonight had my 50th , helpful and friendly staff, food was great, 21 of us family and friends enjoyed it.
Many thanks
N. H.
The place is clean, the terrace have an amazing view, friendly staff but the menu choices where not that amazing.
G. N.
Fish & chips was amazing! Staff is great - really polite, helpful & professional! Would totally recommend and visit again!
A. P.
Great food, great view from the balcony, friendly helpful staff, not the cheapest but nice for the weekend.
H. B.
First time here. Nice location with sea view. My seafood platter tasted very fresh and delicious.
M. H.
Great food , reasonable prices , never had a bad meal here
A. P.
Great food - thoroughly recommend their Courgette and Lemon Risotto.
With great views over Southampton Water!
L. M.
Gorgeous food. Fab service and lovely surroundings.
M. C.
Position and views terrific. Food good and value for money. Day l visited very popular so perhaps book?
L. B.
Loved this restaurant, beautiful setting, friendly service and great food, would highly recommend
D. R.
Very nice food, but quite expensive. Nice views over the water and a pleasant enough environment.
T. H.
First time for us in visiting Seashells and we were very pleased with the service and food. What a lovely view of the water too.
D. B.
A lovely family celebration meal. Good atmosphere & everyones food was gorgeous.
B. G.
Lovely staff ,Lovely panoramic views, food exquisite 👌
R. G.
Very nice restaurant with friendly staff and a superb view of Southampton Water, plus excellent food.
s. s.
Lovely food great views. Lunch time menu is as good as breakfast.....
P. H. C.
Really nice food at a decent price, was pleasantly surprised.
P. S.
We go to this restaurant several times a month
The food is always very good and the staff are efficient and friendly
K. H.
Very good food and service.
Will return.
From lincolnshire.
l. J.
Good service nice friendly and helpful staff food very good and reasonably priced thank you as it was the wifes birthday
A. F.
A little slow on the service & it was lunch time. Meal was lovely with a great view
K. W.
Very good food, excellent coffee with good views across Southampton water even on a rainy day with good friendly service.
T. G.
Initial table service was good and the food nice. Had to go to the bar in order to pay the bill though.
R. W.
Really lovely place to eat and views over Southampton water with fast and good service.
s. n.
Great staff, great views, excellent food
J. M.
Just love the Seashells, lovely home cooked food, lovely friendly atmosphere, fab service. We visit regularly.
I. C.
Good food, good views and friendly and efficient staff
N. B.
Very nice. Good service. Reasonably priced. Sea views.
M. H.
Our favourite place to eat, always a warm welcome, pleasant surroundings and good food.
R. I.
Excellent service. Great food. Lovely views.
r. j.
Go here often, nice decor, clean, best of all though great views of ships in Southampton Water!
S. B.
Had not booked a table, the staff made us welcome and had a very nice lunch. Service was very good.
T. H.
Delicious seafood with beautiful views of the seaside. Can highly recommend the seafood risotto
G. S.
Very good food
T. W.
A great place to eat,good food,good service and a great view
c. s.
Friendly staff. Ok meal. Nothing to write home about. A bit over priced for the quality of the meal although the portion size was good.
K. S.
Excellent food service and view. We'll definitely be back.
Y. T.
Food was delicious, service was okay at the start, but not good by the end. We didn't go at peak time - 5.30pm and left at 7pm.
J. J.
Always a welcoming staff and the meals are exvellent
P. M.
Very nice place to eat, drink and watch the boats sail by, friendly staff and not too pricey
L. B.
Great for lunch. Good selection of dishes and attentive staff.
T. K.
Very good food and lovely people.
P. I.
Great food. And the best views of the Solent.
p. s.
Good menu, fast service and great views of Southampton Water
R. G.
Tasty food, good service & great view!
S. L.
Great food. Lovely views
K. M.
Very good meal good spacing of tables real ale 🍺
J. H.
Fantastic staff and food, amazing views great to see a beautiful aspect of Hythe village.
K. T.
Lovely food. Would like more vegetarian options for my daughters rather than just mushrooms.
M. C.
Bit on the expensive side for us but the food was good and the view from the table great!
P. R.
Really enjoyed the food and the view. Great place!
K. W.
Very good food
A. G.
Really nice food and very friendly service, will definitely be going back
A. V.
Always fun, great atmosphere, good food and hospitable staff
S. D.
Thank 4 a lovely evening excellent food very friendly helpful staff see u again soon.
F. B.
Lovely views to the Solent, where you can spot the biggest cruise ships in the world
R. L. G.
Great Place, Nice Range Of Vegan Food, Happy To Make Especially & Adapt 😊
M. E.
Great views of the ocean and my mocha was delicious.
T. H.
Great value and great location looking out across the solent and all the boats.
r. a.
As always great food been a few times and alway good food. Had roast dinner this time
O. B.
Ace spot on staff definitely will come back greattach feel about the place and friend helping hand behind the bar and in kitchen
C. S.
Fab-u-lous. Food great service excellent 👍🌟💖🌻👏👏👏👏
M. F.
Always nice place to be with great views an food always very nice
M. B.
Lovely affordable menu and quick efficient service.
J. R.
Food looked lovely & staff were friendly & smiling.
R. B.
Friendly staff always a good place to have a drink by the water with a good view
J. F.
Delicious food, just wished I had saved some room for dessert.
P. P.
If you want good food and a view over the shipping while you eat, this is the place to go
C. P.
Great views of Southampton and the waterfront. Very good food
C. B.
Food very good really enjoyed ourselves.
M.
Good food lovely staff ate outside great
J. C.
Lovely food and outlook on sea
Steep stairs and no lift
V. C.
Lovely food and views..a regular treat
B. A.
A huge thankyou to stu and staff for fitting me and lisa in on her birthday was fantastic food and service
M. B.
Lovely venue and great food.
M. S.
Good food and good service overlooking the big ships on Southampton Water
G. V.
Excellent food and price's are very reasonable
K. W.
Good food, friendly and a great view of Southampton water.
I. R.
Only had a drink here, but very pleasant staff. Thank you.
A. G.
Had a lovely meal for my husband's 85th birthday
P. C.
Nice place with good views over the solent. Limited vegetarian options.
P. H.
Great views of Southampton water with good food and table service.
G. H.
Nice food and great views out over Southampton water.
H. C.
Lasagne cold and service miserable. Fish and chips were good but overall disappointed
V. K.
My local . Food excellent, great views across Southampton water
D. M.
Great pub very friendly staff and nice family atmosphere
G. K.
great views over the liners as they come and go good beer
p. w.
Lovely views of Southampton water, a good place for a daytime meal
r. f.
Great place, great setting and service spot on
N. A.
Lovely location with plenty of space All precautions taken to keep everyone save
C. C.
Really good lovely food and staff
l. G.
Brilliant lunch at very reasonable price. Will go again.
S. C.
Great view of the estuary and sailing boats from the balcony.
S. H.
Another great evening at Seashells. Excellent food, service & atmosphere.
A. B. D. &. C.
Excellent food.. plate presentation was lovely
w. n.
Grate food, grate service , good value and amazing views
K. T.
Excellent food and great view from the balcony
g. o.
Fantastic food, lovely staff
T. B.
Great wayerfront bar and cafe. Much underated. A new name might help!
J. H.
Lovely setting but slow service
P. E.
Lovely food and good service
E. A.
Not disabled friendly but the food was lovely
P. H.
Nice outdoor area. Staff seemed a bit sad to be there tho.
R. B.
Friendly staff and good food with a view.
A.
Lovely views, and great food.
B. P.
Comfortable location, great sea views with friendly staff.
S. N.
Lovely food and enviroment, service could improve
C. W. O.
Lovely food and staff.
K. P.
Lovely little cafe, great service and food
A. M.
Good service and great value for money when we visited, and not for the first time
D. E.
Lovely food great service
z. O.
Stunning meal and service was top class,
S. O.
Great for food or just a drink, a lovely place
G. B.
all local produce freshly made.. great views.. friendly staff
C. S.
Very nice location and good fish food.
j. s.
Lovely breakfast as always.
p. o.
Excellent fresh cooked food. 👌
m.
Sit and watch the ships go by with a lovely meal.
D. R.
Great food and awesome views.
b. n.
The food was lovely and cook as we like
J. E.
Always good service and food.Pleadant staff
S. A.
Nice chill out on a Sunday afternoon on the sofas.
A. T.
Having a lovely evening with a friend! Staff very cheerful and obliging! X
M. -. R. K.
Great place to eat or just be a a drink with friends
L. E.
Really lovely will be back
J. S.
Consistently good food, great value
J. E.
It was great. Would reccomend.
M. S.
Nice place but the food is a bit hit and miss
F.
Always a great meal here never disappointed
V. S.
Great Sunday lunch and fantastic view.
N. P.
The staff could not be more helpful
A. T.
Good food and a great location for lunch.
P. R.
Excellent good, value and service as always!
I. M. P.
Beautiful views and a nice menu.
B. C.
Amazing service and very friendly staff attentive to our needs
M. K.
Very good food & service 👌
S. A. W.
Love going to this place. Wonderful views.
A. P.
Great food and friendly staff
F. G.
Good cup of coffee and comfortable seating
S. B.
Really good nice staff good food xx
K. W.
Service was appalling and imo the food is overpriced.
P. H.
Good food, with excellent views
P. J. A.
Restaurant with a view and an outside balcony. Friendly service.
S. B.
Great food and service... Thank you.
S. C.
Nice Fish & Chips, helpful staff.
s. a.
Great food at good prices
R. T.
Lovely service food and location
A. B.
Nice place for lunch the wife loved the sea food
T. D.
Lovely outlook beautiful views great atmosphere
l. L.
Great selection of gins. Best in Hythe.
M. B.
Food is always 1st class
A. P.
Good food good vibe nice view
R. M.
The food and staff are amazing.
S. L.
Good food, good service, greT location
G. R.
Excellent breakfast with a view of Southampton water
F. A.
Good value with good food & service
M.
Not great service, ran out of there burgers.
T. S.
Great food great view
N. H.
Nice views over Southampton water from the balcony
B. C.
Good cooking good service and nice place
K. B.
Nice food, slow servicem
M. W.
Excellent upholstery service. Would use again
S. S.
Nice spot to eat while watching Southampton water
a. r.
Splendid place,Nice good,Splendid sunset
M. H.
Amazing food and service
T. W.
Great views and good Sunday roast
s. l.
Crab linguine was peng bruv. Safe
M. S.
Love this restaurant.
S. J.
Prices and service was excellent.
S. L. S.
It an upstairs restaurant with views over the Southampton water
p. s.
really nice food
S. P.
Great place to eat
A. S.
Lovely place beautiful views
b. s.
Loved the place.
M. M.
Good food and service.
F. F.
Lovely meal in wonderful surroundings
P. T.
Good service nice view.
T. C.
Love it! Only downfall is all the stairs.
M. B.
Always made to feel Welcome staff and service spot on.
J. C.
Beautiful, high quality food
J. R.
Comfortable place for a quite drink
S. B.
Nice lunch overlooking the solent
C. W.
Has to be the best cheese and biscuits ever
J. D.
Beautiful venue with brilliant service
C. S.
Very friendly. Highly recommend.
J. S.
Good good and a good view of southampton port.
B.
Excellent food and service
P. H.
Great Gluten free menu!
C. W.
Nice brekkie ok price
R. W.
Very pleasant , friendly staff
L. T.
Easy to sit and lovely views