A GUIDE TO GREAT SOUTHSEA RESTAURANTS
Are you looking for a Southsea Restaurant, not sure where to eat out in Southsea, or looking for a new favourite Restaurant in Southsea? Good news, we have listed below some of the best Southsea Restaurants for you to choose from. There is an excellent choice of places to eat out in Southsea including classic British cuisine, Bistros, Indian Restaurants, Chinese food, traditional British pubs or restaurants. Hope you find a great restaurant and have an enjoyable meal.
If you are looking for Albert Road Restaurants we have a separate comprehensive listing for you here.
AGORA - TURKISH AND GREEK
The Agora is a stalwart of the Southsea restaurant scene, it is ever popular and as a result always seems to be busy.
The Agora serves great Turkish and Greek food such as stuffed vine leaves, falafels, humous, tahini, salads, lamb kofta and lamb kebabs and much more.
Occasionally there is also live entertainment such as belly dancers. Be sure to book a table to avoid disappointment.
Address: 9 Clarendon Road, Southsea, PO5 2ED
Telephone: 02392 822617
ALGARVES GRILL - PORTUGESE TAPAS
Specialising in Portuguese Tapas, Algarves Grill in Osborne Road Southsea is a mixture of traditional Portugal and American diner. They serve authentic Portuguese Tapas, Burgers, Grilled Meats, Salads, Steaks and Seafood. Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options are also available.
You will get a friendly welcome from the attentive staff, children are welcome, great atmosphere, Algarves Grill is open for lunch and dinner.
Address: 48 Osborne Road, Southsea, PO5 3LT
Telephone: 02393 076062
BAR AND BLOCK STEAKHOUSE
Located a short distance from Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard, Bar + Block offers an all-day dining experience and welcoming bar, with an extensive range of high-quality steaks, handmade burgers and grazing plates at high street prices. Carnivorous cravings will be satisfied with an ever-changing selection of quality hand-cut steaks prepared for you by expert chefs on-site. Vegetarians and vegans are catered for with delicious, meat-free selection including 'Cauliflower Wings' prepared in a crunchy parsley-seasoned batter or the 'Vegan Sloppy Joe Burger' - a plant-based Beyond Burger topped with smoky chipotle and soya vegan sloppy joe mix served in a brioche bun with French fries.
Address: Queen Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3EE.
Telephone: 02394 216227
BECKETTS RESTAURANT
Located on Bellevue Terrace in a Grade II listed building, Becketts Southsea restaurant is arranged across four floors, completely renovated and extended in 2016. Becketts is open for Brunch, Lunch and Dinner, there are also six boutique rooms so you can stay over.
Becketts serves dishes such as, Pan fried Chorizo with peppers and red onion, Warm Chicken Salad with avocado, brie, cashew nuts. pancetta and garlic dressing are included on the menu, this is accompanied by an extensive wine list.
Address: Bellevue Terrace, Southsea, Hampshire
Telephone: 02392 865000
THE BRINY - SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
The Briny Restaurant in Southsea is located on Clarence Esplanade next door to the Rock Gardens at Southsea Seafront. The restaurant is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, plus an afternoon menu. The breakfast menu includes all of your favourites, plus Yoghurt Bowls, Porridge or French Toast you can even choose Boiled Eggs with Marmite Soldiers. The dinner and lunch menu includes starters such as Fish Soup with crab and fennel toast or, Laverstock Mozzarella with seaweed pesto, hazelnuts and carrot salad. The mains includes dishes such as Goodwood Red Sirloin Steak with braised beef shin or, Olive Oil Poached Cod with creamy mussel beignets, braised leeks, chive, mayonnaise, and vinegar gel.
Address: Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3PG
Telephone: 02392 826676
CIRCOLO PIZZERIA
A great little Pizzeria Restaurant in the heart of Southsea, Circolo Pizzeria has a full menu of Italian dishes such as antipasti, salads and a couple of pasta dishes, but as the name suggests they specialise in stone baked pizzas.
There is a wide range to choose from, the signature Circolo pizza features goats cheese, pancetta, spinach and caramelised onions. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Address: 78 Osborne Road, Southsea PO5 3LU
Telephone:02392 349079
EASTNEY TAVERN
The Eastney Tavern in Southsea is located on the corner of Cromwell Road and St Georges Road, opposite the Marines Barracks, the Eastney Tavern has always been a favourite with Southsea diners. This is a great pub serving a wide range of real ales and also serving delicious, great value food. The Tav' serves up all your favourite pub food such as burgers, steaks and sea food as well as more surprising dishes. There are themed nights such curry night on Thursday, don't forget the Sunday Lunches, also daily specials are displayed on the restaurant mirror. Booking is recommended as this is always a popular destination.
Address: 100 Cromwell Road, Southsea, PO4 9PN
Telephone: 02392 826246
EL TORO
Latin American themed El Toro Restaurant in Southsea is a bright and friendly restaurant specialising in serving premium Argentinian Steaks, Seafood, Tapas and Paella.
The restaurant walls are decorated with huge colourful murals depicting Latin American scenes. El Toro is open for lunch and dinner. Among the various steaks on offer are the Churasco Steak, marinated in spicy garlic, parsley and other herbs and the New Yorker, an 8oz Rump with fried egg on top.
Address: 60 Osborne Road, Southsea, PO5 3LU
Telephone:02392 343335
FARM KITCHEN
Right in the heart of Southsea, Farm Kitchen in Palmerston Road, serves a wide range of food including sandwiches, panini, salads, jacket potatoes, breakfasts, mains such as steak pie, vegan pie and quiche, vegetarian and vegan dishes, such as spinach and feta quiche.
The decor is bright and modern with exposed bricks and bare light fittings, you need to order and pay at the bar.
Address: 67 Palmerston Road, PO5 3PP
Telephone: 02392 862666
ISTANBUL BARBECUE RESTAURANT
Traditional, homemade Turkish cuisine, that's what you can expect at the Instabul Restaurant in Osborne Road, Southsea.
The menu includes Turkish starters such as Tarama salad home made cod roe pate with olive oil and lemon juice, served with Turkish bread. Mains including Istanbul special (mixed grill), cooked on the barbecue, a combination of lamb and chicken shish, lamb cutlet and kofte and chicken wings served with rice and salad.
Address: Osborne Road, Southsea, PO5 3LT
Telephone: 02392 753490
MEAT AND BARREL
Meat and Barrel (craft beer and kitchen) serves a wide range of craft ales, a smaller selection of cask ales as well as draught ciders.
The menu is not large but includes burgers, this is the home of the Southsea burger Club, T-bone steak, sausages, rabbit stew, stout-braised pigs cheeks and spatchcock chicken.
Vegetarian options are of course available.
Address: 112-114 Palmerston Road, PO5 3PT
Telephone:02392 176291
NOBLE HOUSE - CHINESE RESTAURANT
The Noble House Chinese Restaurant in Southsea has been serving Chinese provincial cuisine for over 30 years, particularly the regional specialities of Peking, Szechaun and Cantonese.
A great selection of Chinese dishes are available, the restaurant menu really is extensive, vegetarians are also well catered for, friendly attentive waiting staff. There is also a Special Menu (eat as much as you like), a Gluten Free menu as well as a Takeaway menu.
Address: 43 Osborne Road, Southsea, PO5 3LS
Telephone: 0800 7830752
NOURISH RESTAURANT
Nourish is an independent restaurant and bar in Southsea. The restaurant is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
The breakfast menu includes all of your traditional favourites, at lunch time a variety of salads and lighter dishes are available and at dinner time there is a variety of steaks from Buckwells, sea food and vegetarian dishes.
On Sunday there is a separate menu served from 12 noon til 6pm.
Address: 17 Clarendon Road, PO5 2ED
Telephone: 02392 730049
PANERO LOUNGE CAFE BAR
Panero Lounge Cafe Bar is located on Palmerston Road in the heart of Southsea's shopping area.
Panero's has a wide ranging menu including sandwiches, panini, salads, burgers, tapas and side dishes. Mains include the vegetarian Mexican Superbowl of black beans, guacamole, roasted sweet potato with pomegranate molasses, lime and coriander rice, wild rocket and tomato and chilli salsa. Alternatively there is Bang Bang Chicken an oriental inspired dish of sweet chilli noodles with buttermilk fried chicken, pak choi, tenderstem broccoli, mushrooms, sugar snap peas and cashew nuts in a sesame, peanut and coconut sauce topped with red chilli.
Address: 36-38 Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3QH
Telephone: 02392 298269
PIE AND VINYL
Is it a record store or is it a cafe? Well Pie and Vinyl Southsea, is both, located in the former Knight's photographic shop in Castle Road, Pie and Vinyl is a record shop and an excellent cafe specialising in pie and mash. They serve a wide range of house pies, plus pies supplied by local producers such as Buckwell's of Southsea. Pie and mash, mushy peas plus music - inspired.
Pie and Vinyl aim to promote new music and new artists, the record room is at the rear of the shop. At the front where the cafe is, they also sell music posters, magazines and artwork.
Address: 61 Castle Road, Southsea, PO5 3AY
Telephone:02392 753914
RANCHOS - STEAK HOUSE
Ranchos Steak House Restaurant in Southsea aim to deliver a South American dining experience in the heart of Osborne Road, Southsea.
Ranchos use the finest cuts of beef and have fresh fish delivered daily, these are prepared using South American recipes.
Although specialising in steaks there are also chicken, sea food and vegetarian options available.
Address: 61 Osborne Road, Southsea, PO5 3LS
Telephone: 02392 737235
RESTAURANT 27
Restaurant 27 provides a unique dining experience, involving the use of the very best ingredients, exciting combinations, complemented by a modern style of service.
Kevin Bingham, Chef Patron describes the cooking at restaurant 27 as "Global French" which interprets as a blend of classic gastronomic cuisine with the modern flavours of today.
Address: 27a South Parade, Southsea, PO5 2JF
Telephone: 02392 876272
RESTAURANT 69 - BISTRO
Restaurant 69 in Palmerston Road, Southsea, has a bright modern decor and as well as food a wide choice of cocktails.
Freshly prepared, locally sourced produce. Tapas, Platters, Seafood, Fresh fish daily specials, signature dish Catalan Fish Stew.
There is regular live music at Restaurant 69, Friday and Saturday nights there is Soul and Motown from 10pm until 1.30pm
Address: 69 Palmerston Road, PO5 3PP
Telephone: 02392 815498
ROCKA BAR AND KITCHEN
Rocka Bar and Kitchen is located in Southsea's popular Osborne Road and serves dishes with many international influences.
Starters include Vegetable Gyozas, shallow fried served with house vegan slaw and hot and sour dip, or why not try Thai Mussels, pan-fried with fresh garlic and chilli oil, white wine, coconut milk and coriander, served with bread.
The main course menu is extensive including meat dishes, seafood, burgers, pastas and salads. How about Chicken Schnitzel, crispy breaded chicken served with sweet potato mash, broccoli, parmesan cheese and harissa butter or maybe the Chickpea and Quinoa Salad, Quinoa tabbouleh, baby spinach, green beans, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes and red peppers tossed in basil oil.
Address: 42 Osborne Road, Southsea, PO5 3LT
Telephone: 02392 346417
SANT YAGO - TAPAS RESTAURANT
Sant Yago Restaurant in Southsea, offer a contemporary twist on the Spanish Tapas bar. The dishes are not traditional Spanish Tapas but a modern interpretation of them. Sant Yago caters for vegetarians, vegans, coeliacs and carnivores.
The menu includes Mushroom Brushchetta - Torn shiitake, portobello and button mushrooms pan fried with garlic butter, cider vinegar, on grilled bread, also Braised Pig Cheeks - caramelised leek and onion, creamy wholegrain mustard sauce.
Address: 12 Clarendon Road, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2EE
Telephone: 02392 179636
SHORTIES
Located on Bellevue Terrace, Shorties Restaurant has been serving up American burgers, beef steaks, seafood, char grilled chicken and vegetarian meals since the 1970's.
The menu includes T-Bone Steak - Approx. 16oz of best quality beef steak, specially char-grilled and seasoned and also Crispy Battered Whole King Prawns - Large King prawns deep-fried to give a crisp-coat batter shell. Served with a tangy sweet and sour sauce, salad and French fries.
Address: 8-9 Bellevue Terrace, Portsmouth, PO5 3AT
Telephone: 02392 831941
SOPRANOS - ITALIAN CUISINE
Sopranos Restaurant in Southsea is an Italian restaurant offering a range of pizza, pasta, risotto, grills, fresh fish and seafood, gourmet salad and at lunch times paninis and sandwiches.
Sopranos has been in Southsea for over 20 years now and is just as popular as ever, it is always busy so be sure to book ahead. Special requests or dietary requirements can usually be accommodated, just ask the staff.
Address: 108 Palmerston Road, PO5 3PT
Telephone: 02392 811139
SPICE MERCHANTS - INDIAN RESTAURANT
The Spice Merchants Restaurant in Osborne Road, Southsea offers fine dining with a wide selection of Indian regional dishes.
Their classic Indian curries combine a variety of spices such as coriander, turmeric, fenugreek, cloves, ginger, red and black pepper. An enviable selection of vegetarian dishes at Spice Merchants make use of more subtle spices such as fennel, cumin, mustard seeds, coriander powder and turmeric to enhance these dishes.
Address: 44 Osborne Road, Southsea, Po5 3LT
Telephone: 02392 828900
STEKI - GREEK TAVERNA
Steki Taverna in Southsea is a great place where people can experience authentic Greek cuisine in a relaxed environment with friends and family.
The menu includes dishes such as Meze, Moussaka, Kleftiko as well as Fresh Fish and a large variety of BBQ dishes, combined with the finest Greek wines. Steki strive to provide a typically Greek experience sourcing their ingredients from trusted Hellenic Grocers.
Address: 58 Osborne Road, Southsea, PO5 3LU
Telephone: 02392 750200
THE CHAMBERS - BAR AND RESTAURANT
The Chambers is located on Landport Terrace just opposite Ravelin Park and offer sophisticated dining in the heart of Portsmouth.
They are open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner and serve a wide range of dishes including a comprehensive seafood selection, pasta and salads, grilled options such as Crisp Belly of Pork with Colcannon Mash and Calvados Jus and a selection of deserts.
Address: 27 Landport Terrace, PO1 2RG
Telephone: 02392 818270
THE SOUTHSEA VILLAGE
The Southsea Village is located at the southern end of Palmerston Road in Southsea, formerly the Palmerston pub. Alongside a range of traditional cask ales, The Southsea Village has a wide range of Craft Beers and Ciders, wines and of course cocktails.
Pizzas are prepared and cooked to order, there is a great choice of gourmet burgers, salads and sharing platters. There is a kids menu plus an additional vegan menu. Southsea Village is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Address: 81 Palmerston Road, PO5 3PP
Telephone: 02392 987634