Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in East Sussex

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking restaurants that have the most scenic view in East Sussex? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Thai Marina

4.8

4.8 (1650)

£26 to £40

Thai

Eastbourne

About the restaurant

Thai Marina is situated at The Waterfront at Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne and serves modern Thai cuisine in a traditional setting. The menu has all the classics you'd except such as Green Curry or Pad Thai as well as newer dishes such as Lamb Cutlets or Tamarind Sea Bass. In the summer months, enjoy alfresco dining all day and through the evening and on the weekends enjoy the Thai summer barbecue by the waterside.

Top review

Nicole

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing food, always my favourite Thai. Service was impeccable as always, Thankyou x

The Plough

4.8

4.8 (801)

£25 and under

Pub

Rye

About the restaurant

The Plough is a country pub, restaurant and rooms just outside Rye, with a beer garden offering picturesque views of the Brede valley. Our food offer is pub classics made incredibly as well as creative cooking, whilst being ingredient led. We primarily use British produce and work with local suppliers to ensure we always source the very best ingredients we can get our hands on. Inside we have a warm atmosphere with log fires and friendly service.

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Simon

Dined on Jun 10, 2025

Outstanding food and value for money, would highly recommend

Two Sawyers

4.8

4.8 (879)

£25 and under

Pub

Hastings

About the restaurant

The Two Sawyers is a 16th Century Inn recently refurbished and under family ownership. We pride ourselves on serving excellent beer and food.

We have a large beer garden to the rear of the pub with over 30 tables for our guests to use for both drinking and dining.

A character bar with log fires serving guest ales, beers, and wines. The restaurant serves traditional pub food twice both lunch and evening and all day on both Saturday and Sunday.

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Joy

Dined 4 days ago

Love this place beautiful setting, large car park great food . Only tiny criticism this time was my fish and chips ..the batter looked pale so needed to look more inviting but still ate it all as was all delicious!

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Popular dish

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Popular dish

Fish and Chips

The Dorset Arms Pub

4.7

4.7 (1091)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Hartfield

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Dorset Arms, one of Sussex's best kept secrets..

The Dorset Arms Public House in Withyham is an 18th century alehouse situated in the outstandingly beautiful Sussex Weald. Part of the historic Buckhurst Estate, the pub is named after the Earls and Dukes of Dorset, one time heads of the Sackville family, and shares a heritage of family ownership now headed by their descendant, the present Earl De La Warr.

Showcasing the best of what Sussex has to offer, our Head Chef has fine-tuned the classics and combined them with modern British dishes to provide a diverse and exciting menu.

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Martin

Dined on Jun 3, 2025

Very very nice cosy country pub with pricey but excellent food. Book early as it’s popular.

White Hart Netherfield

4.7

4.7 (490)

£26 to £40

British

Battle

About the restaurant

We are a country Gastropub owned by farmers. Our farm supplies the beef, lamb and pork and we source other ingredients from local producers where we can. Our small seasonal menu changes regularly reflecting what is available in our area. We pride ourselves on being very much a country pub, offering freshly prepared seasonal food and a warm welcome. We also love offering locally produced drinks, such as gins, rums, ales and wines, giving you the complete taste of Sussex.

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KennethVIP

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

Friendly and helpful staff, prompt service, good food and great views in good weather. Easy parking. Chairs were somewhat hard and uncomfortable and could do with a wider menu choice.

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Experience

Asado Grill 27/06/2025

The Gallipot Inn

4.7

4.7 (192)

£25 and under

British

Hartfield

About the restaurant

Set within the historical parish of Hartfield famous for A.A.Milne Winnie-the-Pooh books. The Gallipot Inn lies a stones throw from Ashdown Forest and has a excellent reputation for food & drink throughout the area.

After being the the chef for over seven years Leo has taken over the business with his wife Kerry and warmly welcome you to our establishment.

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Cliff

Dined on May 23, 2025

Food was really good and service was prompt and welcoming. And they serve a great pint. Recommended.

The Star Inn - Waldron

4.4

4.4 (31)

£26 to £40

British

Heathfield

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Star Inn, nestled in the heart of Waldron, East Sussex. Join us for a drink, lunch, or dinner throughout the week and weekend. Pop in, say hello, and make yourself at home.

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Shiri

Dined 4 days ago

delicious food, great service and vibrant atmosphere on a sunny Saturday evening

The Relais Cooden Beach

4.3

4.3 (345)

£25 and under

English

Bexhill-On-Sea

About the restaurant

The Relais is named in honour of our motorsports heritage and the menus celebrate our seaside location.

Just steps from the beach, The Rally Restaurant enjoys the best views in the house and a spacious terrace for seasonal al fresco dining.

Enjoy fresh and seasonal menus including the ‘catch of the day’ supplied by our local Sussex fishermen. Our menus change with the season with a focus on fish and seafood and locally sourced ingredients.

Open all day and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and afternoon tea - whether you’re gathering with friends for a long lazy lunch or celebrating a milestone occasion with family and loved ones, The Rally Bar & Grill is the perfect location to dine, relax and create lasting memories.

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John

Dined on Jun 11, 2025

Food was excellent as usual, but the delay between ordering and delivery of food (30 mins) was not up to their usual standard

Coquina

4.3

4.3 (33)

£26 to £40

Mediterranean

Hastings

About the restaurant

coquina is a restaurant and cafe serving Mediterranean inspired food using the best seasonal produce from across Sussex, Kent and the South Coast. We serve fresh, vibrant and comforting food that you want to eat.

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FrancesVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Lovely to be able to have lunch out on the balcony. Delicious gazpacho, peach and fennel salad. Friendly and efficient service

Glasshouse

3.8

3.8 (195)

£26 to £40

Bistro

Eastbourne

About the restaurant

Glass House is a fresh new seaside restaurant / café that aims to regenerate the pavilion building and surrounding Redoubt Gardens. Returning it into a destination for community and visitors to eat, meet, relax and celebrate.
It is dedicated to bolstering both Eastbourne’s community and heritage, showcasing local produce and culture whilst allowing residents and visitors to enjoy the spectacular views of our beautiful seafront.

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Paula

Dined 5 days ago

Lovely venue, varied menu choice, friendly helpful staff, reasonably priced.

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