Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Norfolk/Suffolk

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Updated 05 December 2024

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The Steam Packet

5.0

5 (23)

£26 to £40

British

Norwich

About the restaurant

The Steam Packet is a small, cozy pub with an upstairs restaurant serving local, seasonal British food with European influences.

Top review

FionaVIP

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

Been meaning to try for ages..kept hearing good things. What an absolute gem tucked away above a friendly pub. Lovely staff, delicious food, great atmosphere. Just really good.

Bishop's Dining Room & Wine Bar

5.0

5 (1324)

£26 to £40

British

Norwich

About the restaurant

A small, intimate restaurant perfectly situated on the oldest lane in Norwich, Bishops Dining Room and Wine Bar is everything you would expect from a fine dining restaurant and more. Our welcoming, relaxed atmosphere will ensure you and your guests have an experience to treasure. Our food is locally sourced, wherever possible, to give you a taste of the real Norfolk. Our Chefs passionately prepare each of our dishes to really make Bishops Dining Room and Wine Bar a unique restaurant, any special requests are happily accommodated. Enticing, seasonal menus will ensure all of our guests leave us wanting more. Originally from Lake Como, Italy, Alex Tranquillo is looking forward to personally welcoming you and your guests to Bishops Dining Room and Wine Bar. His love for catering will ensure you are looked after from the moment you walk in, until the minute you leave.

Top review

Carl

Dined 7 days ago

Food was very well presented and flavoursome. Service was welcoming, friendly and efficient. Couldn’t find fault and will return again.

The Plough Inn Marsham

4.7

4.7 (311)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Aylsham

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Plough Inn, where delectable cuisine, delightful drinks, and cosy accommodation intertwine to create an unforgettable experience.

Just one mile from Aylsham, in the heart of our establishment is a haven for food enthusiasts, pub-goers, and those seeking a charming place to stay.

Our culinary team have meticulously crafted a menu that showcases a fusion of flavours, blending traditional and contemporary techniques to tantalise your taste buds. From mouth-watering appetisers to succulent main courses, each dish is prepared with the finest, locally sourced ingredients, ensuring a dining experience that is both memorable and satisfying.

Our lively pub awaits, beckoning you to unwind with a carefully curated selection of beverages. With a vibrant ambiance and friendly staff, our pub is the perfect destination for socialising, celebrating, or simply enjoying a relaxing evening.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Plough Inn

Top review

Michaela

Dined 4 days ago

Another fantastic meal at The Plough, staff were brilliant was not made to feel rushed in eating

Meze Grill Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (114)

£26 to £40

Turkish

Stowmarket

About the restaurant

Welcome to Meze Grill, your savory sanctuary nestled in the heart of Stowmarket! With an illustrious 29 years of culinary expertise, we pride ourselves on bringing the authentic flavors of Turkey to your table. At Meze Grill, every dish is crafted with love and tradition, boasting homemade delicacies that tantalize the taste buds and warm the soul.

Our secret lies in our special sauces, meticulously perfected over decades to add that extra touch of magic to every bite. Whether you’re craving succulent kebabs, flavorful mezes, or our signature grilled specialties, each dish is a testament to our dedication to quality and authenticity.

Meze Grill isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a haven for families to gather and indulge in hearty meals together. With a sprawling garden, perfect for basking in the sun or enjoying a breezy evening under the stars, every visit promises an experience to savor.

Top review

Amanda

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely food and lovely friendly staff. I will definitely be returning!

Dining at Sutherland House

4.8

4.8 (561)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Southwold

About the restaurant

All of our dining will be either 6.30 or 7.00pm starts, unfortunately we will not be able to offer any later tables.

Our Adult only fine dining restaurant has been awarded two rosettes by the AA for the quality of our food.

We aim to host the majority of our summer and early autumn dining, alfresco in our newly built under cover outside dining experience in the garden. IMPORTANT ! when booking during this period please note, dining maybe inside or outside and will be weather dependent and whilst we understand that some of you may book with us to experience the outside booths, on the night should the weather becomes extreme, we unfortunately may need to move the dining experience inside. .

PLEASE NOTE DRESS CODE IS SMART CASUAL FOR DINNER:
SORRY NO CHILDREN OR DOGS ALLOWED

Top review

Andy

Dined on 6 Dec 2024

Could not fault the evening from start to finish, ambience and service

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The Ship Inn

4.8

4.8 (1561)

£26 to £40

British

Weybourne

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Ship Inn. We are a pub in the heart of Weybourne.

We have a menu using the best of local produce, including seafood landed on the beach at Weybourne!

We have a great bar area, with a roaring log burner in winter, two dining areas and a lounge.

We are dog friendly but we ask that Fido is kept on leads at all times. Dogs are permitted in the bar, bar dining area and garden, but not in the lounge and main dining room.

A great place for a drink and mardle with locals at the bar, a stop over on your walk or an evening meal. We have something for everyone at the Ship.

Top review

Martin

Dined 4 days ago

Good food, service and ambience as always. The only problem we have is what to choose from the menu.

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The Bay Seafood & Wine Bar at Jarrolds

4.8

4.8 (400)

£25 and under

Seafood

Norwich

About the restaurant

Enjoy some of the best seafood in Norwich overlooking the historical and colourful marketplace in The Bay Seafood and Wine Bar. Enjoy seafood, in particular freshly cured salmon, taster boards, main dishes from homemade fish pie to lobster bisque, through to a luxurious caviar menu which features different types of caviar including Oscietra, Sevruga and Beluga.

Top review

Dawn

Dined 3 days ago

Been to the Bay several times now and always enjoy the seafood board … constantly high quality and service helpful and friendly

Tatlers

4.8

4.8 (109)

£26 to £40

British

Norwich

About the restaurant

Tatlers is an elegant fine dining restaurant with an emphasis on natural, sustainable food, sourced from the UK’s most dedicated fishermen, farmers and food producers.
We create beautifully crafted dishes, seeking out the best of British produce, with a passion to delight and share our curiosity and our love of delicious artisan food.

Top review

Claudia

Dined on 19 Dec 2024

Great service, lovely host, food was beautiful. Recommend.

Delia's Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (538)

£41 and over

British

Norwich

About the restaurant

Delia's Restaurant and Bar is a beautiful restaurant where you are guaranteed the combination of a friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere. Delia’s recipes are all cooked to her exacting standards by our team of professional chefs, making Delia’s Restaurant the place to celebrate this weekend. If you’re looking for affordable fine dining in Norwich, our set three course menu offers a deluxe dining experience.

Top review

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent once again - thankyou

The Lodge at Salhouse

4.7

4.7 (1302)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Salhouse

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Lodge at Salhouse, we are a family run pub occupying a charming 19th century vicarage. The pub has recently been renovated, including comfortable bedrooms set in seven acres of countryside garden.

We are fortunate to be surrounded by the picturesque Norfolk Broads, while Salhouse boasts numerous scenic walks for both guests and four-legged friends to enjoy.

The neighbouring village of Wroxham provides plentiful amenities including a department store, local shops and cafes, and is popular with holidaymakers wishing to hire boats - we would all agree that one of the best ways to experience the Broads is on the water!

Norfolk also boasts 90 miles of award-winning coastline, with lots of variety to explore. From sandy beaches and rugged cliffs to salt marshes, there really is a beach for everyone! Here at the Lodge our closest stretch of beach is only a half-hour drive away.

Top review

cassie

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing staff, very friendly and nothings too much. Big table but they took our order and got our food out quickly. Food was delicious! Highly recommend and will definitely visit again.

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