Kindling Restaurant

Name: Kindling Restaurant
Address: 69 East St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom, BN1 1HQ
Telephone: 01273 536350
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (346)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

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

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 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.

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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
01273 536350
Website
https://www.kindlingrestaurant.com/
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

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

What 346 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

Noise • Energetic

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 delights with "amazing food" and "fantastic service" in a "relaxed bistro atmosphere." Guests rave about the exquisite steaks, "delicious sides," and an inviting ambiance. With attentive staff and a charming setting, Kindling is a top choice for special occasions and memorable dining experiences.

346 Reviews

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Damien
Brighton1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were in Brighton for a conference and booked at Kindling for a small meeting. The food was excellent and the service was fantastic
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Paul
Cornwall1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, amazing service, just perfect in every way.
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Oliver
Brighton1 review
3.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We were so excited to visit Kindling as it was on our list. The decor of the restaurant is lovely, however, we were disappointed by our greeting. We were just given a quick “do you have a reservation?” We found the staff overall to be quite rude- we even joked that maybe we had gone to Karen’s Diner by mistake. Honestly, everyone that we had an interaction with was miserable. We gave the team some benefit, as it was the warmest day of the year. However, when you’re paying to eat out we expect service with a smile. Our chips & the Mac & Cheese were left on the side for such a long time and the Mac & Cheese was cold. The flavour of the sharing steak was lovely and we enjoyed that- we also enjoyed the courgette fritters. We would usually have stayed for dessert but we just wanted to get out as we felt a bit uncomfortable. Unfortunately we won’t be returning or recommending Kindling to our friends.
Kindling RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
Dear Oliver thanks for taking the time to leave a review and sorry for the late reply. First of all, our apologies if your experience was quite up to your expectations. We really do relish on a friendly and welcoming service and if you did not feel that way we really failed you. We agree when you say that a good service is a service with a smile, and this is usually what we like to offer. The warmest day of the year is definitely not a good excuse for us and if you wish to visit us again we'll do our best to make you stay for a dessert. All the best. Team Kindling
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Chris
Lincolnshire1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best meal we’ve had. Steak was perfect, sides were delicious and the drinks were amazing! Could not recommend enough
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Martin
Brighton3 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Asked for 2 medium rib eye steaks which were. cooked medium rare. The stakes were very poor cuts with a lot of sinews and a lot inedible Not what is expected from a “steak house”. The steaks were served sliced so the chef should have noticed the poor quality before serving. The food was high end price but low end quality. Wouldn’t visit again.
Kindling RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
Dear Martin, apologies for the late reply. We are very sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your experience at Kindling. The rib-eye is one of our best seller and we usually have very good feedback. If you wish to give us more details about your visit please email the restaurant. Every review is helping us to improve. Kindest David
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Nicholas
London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dinner! Loved it! Food was exceptional, really friendly service, lovely ambience.
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James
London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The perfect birthday celebration in a relaxed bistro atmosphere with excellent service and the food was sublime. I had the burrata salad which was like summer in a bowl and my partner had the wagyu beef which he said melted in his mouth. This restaurant is worth the visit for the macaroni cheese alone which has four different cheeses in it and was so delicious. I would recommend Kindling to anyone and everyone.
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Simon
London11 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Steaks were good - although there are better steak restaurants in Brighton. The macaroni cheese was very good although salad dressing was quite tart. Service though was quite disappointing. First waitress left us for almost 10mins before asking if we wanted anything to drink and then only brought half the order. Second waitress was better, although the damage was done. The restaurant was busy, although that is no excuse as you should know how many people are expected and staff accordingly. When spending over £200 for a meal, you expect better & wont go there again.
Kindling RestaurantResponded on June 9, 2025
Dear Simon, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad you enjoyed the food and sorry that the service wasn't up to your standard. We agree with you about the staffing and I can assure that this is something we take into account. Sometimes it can be rushed very quickly but it should not be a reason to provide a less than perfect service. All the best David Team Kindling
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Lynn
West Sussex2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Another amazing dinner at Kindling . The best steak in town !
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Kate
London15 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a brilliant family meal at Kindling - for a birthday. Food, ambience, and cocktails were ace. And staff were very nice. A lot of fun.
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Kindling Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 346 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

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

Website
https://www.kindlingrestaurant.com/
Phone number
01273 536350
Private party facilities
Available for private hire maximum 50 pax, subject to availability and advance booking. Contact bookings@kindlingrestaurant.com

Kindling Restaurant

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What 346 people are saying

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