After a fun-filled day at the beach, what better way to round it off than a delicious meal at one of the many exceptional eateries along our beautiful coastline. From award-winning restaurants and traditional pubs to seaside cafés and takeaway huts, you will discover some truly great coastal gems this season in west Norfolk.
Set in the small coastal village of Heacham, Bushel and Strike welcomes visitors to enjoy their large selection of gins, wines, bottled beers and soft drinks, their everchanging menu and weekly carvery served on Sundays.
Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 3 – 11pm. Saturday 12 – 11pm. Sunday 12 – 10pm.
Titchwell Manor have created an excellent menu using carefully selected ingredients and using the finest and freshest produce from their own garden. Non-residents are welcome to dine in Titchwell Manor’s two restaurants in the evening.
Open Monday to Sunday 1 – 9pm.
Caley Hall Hotel’s AA rosette awarded on-site restaurant serves a range of fantastic dishes ranging from pub classics and afternoon teas to delicious Sunday roasts.
Open Monday to Sunday from 8am.
Neighbouring the Old Lighthouse in Hunstanton, you will find Cliff Top Café and Beach Shop. The delightful café welcomes well-behaved four-legged friends and serves breakfast and lunch seven days a week.
Open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. Saturday and Sunday 8:30am – 5pm.
Tucked away in the stunning Brancaster Staithe Harbour, The Crab Hut serves delicious freshly baked filled baguettes and a range of local seafood. Crabs and lobsters are caught by their own boat from the harbour and salmon is smoked from their own smokehouse too!
Open Monday to Sunday 10am – 4pm.
Eric’s Fish and Chips is a traditional British fish and chip restaurant at Drove Orchards in Thornham. Sourcing the best possible produce, the family-friendly restaurant and takeaway serve fresh and simple seaside favourites with a few modern twists (like their deep-fried jam sandwich!).
Open Monday to Sunday 12 – 8:30pm.
The Gin Trap Inn is a 17th century coaching inn located close to the west Norfolk coast in the charming village of Ringstead. Dishes served are local, fresh and seasonal and they offer award-winning bitters, lagers, ciders, spirits, wines, and gins.
Open Monday to Saturday, 12 – 11pm. Sunday 12 – 10pm.
The Elizabethan manor house, Heacham Manor, pride themselves on their fine dining and creative use of local produce including artisan cheeses, locally grown fruit and vegetables, famed seafood, wild game, and much more. Vegan and children menus are available and they offer Sunday Lunch as well as a Steak Night every Thursday.
Open Monday to Sunday from 8:30am.
Nestled in the beautiful village of Burnham Overy Staithe, you will find The Hero, a relaxed, dog-friendly pub that offers seasonal delights from locally sourced quality produce. They also sell a fantastic selection of craft beers, wine and spirits and have a great outdoor seating area.
Open Monday to Sunday 10:30am – 11pm.
The award winning pub, The Jolly Sailors, in Brancaster Staithe serves real ales from their microbrewery as well as home cooked wholesome food including local seafood like in-season shellfish and Brancaster Mussels.
Open Sunday to Thursday 12 – 10pm. Friday and Saturday 12 – 11pm.
In the historic village of Sedgeford, you will find the award winning King William IV Country Inn. The restaurant serves a selection of dishes including pub classics, tasty seasonal specials and lighter bites using top quality ingredients from local suppliers where possible.
Open Sunday to Friday 8am – 10pm. Saturday 8am – 11pm.
After a day of sightseeing and exploring the stunning west Norfolk coast, why not sit back, relax and enjoy some delicious dishes from Le Strange Arms’ d’hote menu.
Open Monday to Sunday from 7:30am.
Sample delicious local produce at The Lodge in Old Hunstanton. Serving a range of locally sourced seafood and meats, the restaurant offers a menu packed with flavour. Children’s meals are cooked from scratch and The Lodge offers a delicious Sunday roast to complete the week.
Open Monday to Sunday from 8am.
A traditional inn found in the heart of Old Hunstanton, The Mariner restaurant offers far-reaching sea views as well as traditional pub grub and tasty real ales on tap.
Open Monday to Sunday from 10am.
Set in the picturesque village of Burnham Market, No. Twenty 9 is a stylish bar and restaurant that offers a dining experience like no other. Whether the chefs are cooking outside or on their Asado grill, you are sure to be served a dish bursting with flavour using the best local produce.
Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9am – 11pm. Sunday 9am – 10:30pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
The Old Bank, a cosy, family-run restaurant in Snettisham, serves delicious, imaginative dishes with locally sourced ingredients. The fine dining restaurant has been listed in the Michelin Guide since 2019 and was named The Good Food Guide Best Local Restaurant 2019.
Open Wednesday to Saturday 6 – 11:30pm. Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Set on Peddars Way and close to the Norfolk Coast Path, The Orange Tree in Thornham offers stylish rooms, award-winning food and laid back atmosphere.
Open Monday to Sunday. Lunch served 12pm – 3pm. Dinner served 5pm – 8:30pm.
Located in the heart of Burnham Market, Socius is an open plan restaurant and kitchen that serves locally sourced tapas style dishes in a relaxed environment. Their chefs design each menu to reflect the seasons.
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Please note that the information provided on this webpage was accurate on the date and time it was published [19/07/2023 at 13:00]. Details may have changed after this time and date.
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