March 2024 by john wood
Great seafood restaurant in cosy
February 2024 by Ronen Ghoshal
Went there on new year's eve with family and friends. A proper delicious roast dinner of rib eye beef. Lovely food and really good value... You pay about the same as in a bog standard pub but it so much better so it's a no-brainer. Will be going back.
January 2024 by Simon Rudkins
Third visit here and as usual food and service is superb.Vegetarian options: Mainmeal was the aubergine penne pasta which was wonderful.
January 2024 by Neil Jaques
Food and service were great, I had the dover sole with lemon butter and it was fab. We went on a saturday lunchtime and it was very quiet, maybe they could encourage more people in by having a fixed price lunch menu. We had a lovely visit but it was a little pricey for a lunch.
January 2024 by darius malkham
We are always looking for a little gem to surprise us. No.8 totally fits our expectations. Very welcoming, without being over the top. Super balanced menu. Highly
January 2024 by rickyferrari
We have been to No8 on numerous occasions and highly recommend the restaurant to our visitors. So, just thought it was about time we paid them an official compliment here on T/A after having another delicious lunch, hosted by our friendly, polite and informative waitress Evie. From the very first time we visited No8 David the owner/chef was very welcoming and friendly. His culinary skills are great too. Each time we've been the menu was different with great choices combined with fresh produce and it's atmosphere is cosy and intimate. We will continue to return and recommend this little gem in Hastings.
December 2023 by Jamie Burnett
Just had a lovely lunch at number 8. Food was excellent, fish dishes perfectly cooked. Will definitely come again and recommend to friends.Kid-friendliness: Kids were well looked after by the lovely waitress.
October 2023 by Rick Stokes
Hidden little gem of a restaurant but such a lovely atmosphere and welcome when entering. Was greeted with a smile by staff and seated in a nice set corner overlooking the bar.Amazing choice of foods, specials were so varied randing with plenty of fresh fish of different varieties.Olives and rustic bread starter was the perfect size to start with, with fresh olives and a generous amount of balsamic vinegar to complement the bread.Wagyu burger was perfectly cooked and tasted amazing, with perfectly crisp and fluffy chips on side, would happily come back for this again as was so juicy and flavoursome.Finishing of with one of the tastiest tiramisu's I've had in while, was both perfect in flavour and presentation.Amazing little restaurant, can't recommend enough if in the area, and will be back.
October 2023 by southerncruiser4
Food and service by the waitresses was exceptional Although a little slow at the start and a little rushed at the end all in all we enjoyed our meal....... BUT . .. Don't ever call me a tw*t, as the chef patron did walking away from me, which he tried to turn round saying I called him one. He didn't realise I have a top of the range hearing aid which picks up any conversation from up to 200 yds away. Please please, do NOT give this undeserving owner a chance as we did. As we had good service from the waitress we tipped and commented on the chef and she raised her eyebrows.......says it all
September 2023 by Paul D
We had Saturday lunch. The restaurant has a relaxed and friendly ambience, arguably somewhat rustic but comfortable in the grand manner. We received a warm and friendly welcome within seconds of arriving. The printed menu offers a plethora of proteins as well as vegetarian options, not sure about vegan. Then there's the Specials Board offering what we believed to be daily specials based on the fish available that day. We started with feta cheese olive and melon salad, and humous with special bread. We rated both plates highly. We both chose the Fish Pie from the specials menu and the pie was well stocked with fish suspended in a rich a flavourful sauce. To drink we chose cocktails which we must mention. So often these days cocktails are basically glasses full of ice and syrup with little alcohol; not so with cocktails at No. 8! They are what we would call traditional, potent cocktails and we enjoyed them immensely. The waiting staff were a young lady and young gentleman whose names, regrettably, we did not ascertain. Both were friendly, caring and interested in ensuring we had a lovely meal whilst not being too intrusive and we thank them. Our "litmus tests" for this restaurant resulted in very hi scores. We therefore thoroughly recommend this restaurant and next time we are in Hastings we are very likely to return to eat here.
September 2023 by 401hayleyh
We booked a table on a Friday night for 3 of us. We love seafood and wanted to try something different. We all had monkfish with parmesan mash, brocoli and hollandaisse sauce. We were all not only impressed with the speed of its arrival, but the quality was exceptional. We all thoroughly enjoyed our food and the family feel of the place made it extra special. It was also nice to see the chef and be able to compliment him personally. The desert menu was very good with something for everyone, however the sticky toffee pudding was the best we have had ever!!! They had a good back bar and cocktails on offer too
August 2023 by Sherpa39368144723
As a dog friendly establishment recommended online we visited in the week and we not dissatisfied! Service and food was amazing! Chatted to the owner who went out of his way to spoil our doggos and made to feel very welcome. Food was delicious, looked and tasted incredible! Highly recommended on all accounts.
August 2023 by David Osborne
Both my wife and I had fish from the specials board which which was cooked to perfection. The dessert were homemade and very enjoyable as well. I would fully recommend this restaurant.
August 2023 by Renard T
Extremely good food. Had fish which was prepared and presented absolutely perfectly. Friendly staff. Nice little place. Recommend reservation during the weekend.
August 2023 by Sue P
I knew of this restaurant and had read good reviews. It?s surprisingly lovely! It may not be the coolest location - Hastings new town? A predominantly fish menu - on the Specials board (but many meat options). Generous portions, lovely food/presentation, lovely waiting staff ??, The town taxi rank round the corner. Really worth supporting, and a great Friday evening treat. Albeit a quiet supper outing? Thank you ??
