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Kindling restaurant and steakhouse in Brighton - Kindling Restaurant, Brighton, Brighton and Hove

Kindling Restaurant

4.6 (357)
£26 to £40
Steakhouse
69 East St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove BN1 1HQ

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
At Kindling we believe that great steak should be for everyone. Located in the heart of Brighton, our restaurant offers a laid-back dining experience with great value, quality beef cooked over charcoal and live fire.
Our open kitchen lets you see all the action up close. Witness the skill and passion of our team as they cook your steak to perfection.

We focus on quality and value, creating a casual environment that makes everyone feel at home. Kindling is perfect for casual business lunches, family get-togethers and catch-ups with friends.

Our menu is simple but spot-on. It features grass-fed British beef and delicious cocktails, wines, and beers that perfectly complement your meal. On Sundays we serve our Sharing Roast for two alongside our regular menu.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ewan Cullen
  • Private party facilities
    Available for private hire maximum 50 pax, subject to availability and advance booking. Contact bookings@kindlingrestaurant.com
  • Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Cross street
    Kings Road, Brighton Seafront
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    North Street Brighton
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

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What 357 people are saying

Kindling Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Loved For

  • Brighton

    Best Food

  • Brighton

    Best Ambiance

  • Brighton

    Best Value

  • Brighton

    Good for business meals

  • Brighton

    Hot spot

  • Brighton

    Great for fine wines

  • Brighton

    Romantic

  • Brighton

    Good for special occasions

  • Brighton

    Most Booked

  • Brighton

    Best Food

  • Brighton

    Best Ambiance

  • Brighton

    Best Value

  • Brighton

    Good for business meals

  • Brighton

    Hot spot

  • Brighton

    Great for fine wines

  • Brighton

    Romantic

  • Brighton

    Good for special occasions

  • Brighton

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kindling Restaurant in Brighton is celebrated for its "fab food, great staff, and nice ambience." Many praise the "amazing steaks" and "friendly, attentive service." The "open kitchen" adds to the experience, and dishes like the "macaroni cheese" and "creamed spinach" are favorites. A charming spot for any occasion!
357 Reviews
  1. EmmaO

    Kent3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, great service . Will definitely return

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  2. BoyWonder

    London6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was very good and the staff were very knowledgeable about every thing on the menu Alex cooked for us and was friendly The food was excellent and we had 3 courses

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  3. Matthew

    Brighton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing steak focused restaurant in the heart of Brighton. Would highly recommend for any meat lover

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  4. Saycha

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fab food, great staff and a nice ambience...will visit the next time we're in Brighton. The roast was amazing!

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  5. Lisa

    Brighton1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I had emailed them before to ask for a non alcoholic bottle of sparkling wine for the table as it was our first year wedding anniversary as i didn't hear back I wrongly assumed this was all good. We got there and nothing . Turns out they didn't have it which was fine but i wished they had emailed me to let me know . We arrived at 7 pm and got a choice of 2 tables right by the front door which had to be left open all evening. Steak was nothing special mine was tough then we had desserts and the mousse wasn't set and the sticky toffee sauce hadn't had to sugar cooked properly so all in all wouldn't return
    Kindling RestaurantResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Lisa, thank you for taking the time to write us a review. My personal apologies about the alcohol free bottle. We usually check Open Table messages quite frequently in order to accommodate pur guests request or let them know that we cannot. We missed yours and we are very sorry about that. Should you change your mind and visit us again I will make sure your experience will be up to our standard. All the best David P GM

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  6. Philip

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Restaurant with fantastic food and friendly at-tentative staff !

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  7. Danielle

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, food and service. Had to delay our arrival by 15mins but they were accommodating to this without fuss. Will be back with friends soon

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  8. Andrew

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First visit to Kindling. Great food. Friendly and attentive staff. Only annoying thing was the rowdy group of guys at a nearby table, whose conversation could be heard across the whole restaurant. As they were spending large, I guess the restaurant didn’t want to intervene. Apart from that, a perfect meal. I’ll be back.

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  9. Rob

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant, pleasant staff, great open kitchen. Has ABC kitchen vibes (Manhattan) For the quality of food the prices are really reasonable. In my opinion by some way the best eatery in Brighton

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    West Sussex1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice vibrant restaurant, food very good. Quite busy not for intimate meal but good with friends. Staff very attentive. Menu good because not an overwhelmingly huge, good value for money.

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Kindling Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 357 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Kindling Restaurant

69 East St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove BN1 1HQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kings Road, Brighton Seafront
  • Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    North Street Brighton
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ewan Cullen
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
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