Channel Islands

Here is a discreet but very sought-after address which proposes a cuisine with a Mediterranean accent despite a decor of light wood almost Scandinavian in its sobriety. The warm starters are successful. The main courses are well suited to fresh fish. The meats are not left out and their accompaniments are sometimes unexpected (pork belly with apple and candied shallots). One will also note the pretty sight on the port of Gorey of the tables on the balcony (it is better to reserve). Welcome with the small care.

The table at Longueville Manor, the only Relais & Châteaux in the Anglo-Norman archipelago, is excellent. Here, the cuisine, while often quite classic, can sometimes be surprising. All the ingredients, local and fresh, as well as the various components of the dishes, are always the object of attentive and passionate preparation and highly professional dressing. The wine cellar (with several thousand labels) is simply legendary. It's a bit expensive, but it's a little folly that shouldn't disappoint you; we like it a lot.

Hurry to the terrace of this chic hotel when it's time to put your feet under the table. The view is splendid and deliciously relaxing. And the prices are quite reasonable for a good meal in such a setting. Salads and seafood feature prominently on the à la carte menu. After your meal, plunge into the armchairs for a good cup of coffee. There's also a (very good) sandwich menu, available daily from 12pm to 8pm.

In this very well kept inn, one can taste fish and seafood specialties with a beautiful view of the sunset and the island of Guernsey in the background. But if the return of fishing is in good place on the menu, they are (well) accompanied by local and seasonal products. The menu changes regularly, according to the arrivals and the restaurant also has a very nice wine list. It is really a beautiful address. Proper attire is expected (jeans, shorts, sneakers and flip-flops are not allowed).

With two large terraces (one overlooking the sea and the other overlooking the street) and an additional one at the back on the parking lot, this nicely decorated pub offers a wide variety of beers(of course!) and seasonal dishes. It's also a great place for locally produced oysters and a great place to enjoy the sunset in the evening or a well-deserved tea time after a swim in the sea in the afternoon. On Sundays, it's simply crowded because the brunch is famous.

Excellent service and cuisine for this gastronomic restaurant which proposes more particularly sea products obviously, with in particular a beautiful proposal of lobsters. Local and seasonal products are also honored. A high quality menu perfectly executed by talented chef Lukasz Pietrasz. The wine list also offers very nice labels. In addition, the welcome is up to the place and we always spend a good time at the table of the beautiful hotel Greenhills.

In the prestigious Atlantic Hotel, the Ocean Restaurant, the restaurant's table, has a decoration that matches the standing of the hotel's rooms: the light tones, the tableware and the works of art, give the place an extra soul. On the plate, the services are also up to the mark with a refined cuisine, thanks to a modern and innovative menu that is always based on excellent fresh and local products. We hurry there at nightfall to enjoy and dine in good company.

The restaurant of the Hotel de la Sablonnerie is a well known address on the island that mixes a very classical charm with a little touch of sophistication. On the menu, we make the (very appreciable) effort to work with home-made and local products to offer a tasty and organic cuisine in general. During the summer months, you can enjoy the delicious garden of the property at the table in the open air. And the charming owner's welcome is always smiling. An establishment not to be missed during a stopover on the island.

On the terrace (barefoot!), by the hotel pool, for a delightful lunch (reserved for residents) with a glass of excellent white wine in one hand, accompanied by a lobster salad to nibble on the other; or in the evening (open to all), in a more formal dining room for a 3-course menu (for example) of the highest quality, using fresh, seasonal produce, the Stocks Hotel's excellent table is a must-try. From spring to autumn, the menu here is one of freshness, flavor and creativity. A must for visiting epicureans!

Here, in the eponymous hotel, you can choose between a warm bar with wooden decoration and a restaurant with a more traditional charm and a deliciously chic and romantic atmosphere. The latter, which has won numerous awards, offers good, rich international cuisine, but also some traditional specialties. The local products (usually organic) are well worked to realize a nice menu with colorful and rich dishes. A nice terrace in summer too.

La Barbarie has already won several times the award for the best restaurant in Guernsey: it is therefore a safe address. The cuisine is rather inventive and the chef seems to find his inspiration in the local and Mediterranean gastronomy. The variety of the proposed dishes will allow everyone to find his happiness and the lobsters are particularly delicious. It is really well prepared, well presented, and one benefits in more from a very good service. Epicureans, here is an address not to be missed if you pass in this corner of the island.

This very well kept restaurant, with a gastronomic pub atmosphere, serves very good local products accompanied by delicious fish and seafood. You can also be served in the adjoining garden at the back, with a more relaxed atmosphere, or enjoy the beautiful terrace. Very pleasant spots to enjoy a well-made menu. Near the bar, on a board, are written the daily dishes proposed according to the arrival of fish and fresh products. A simple address of great quality that we recommend.

Inside the fish market, the Pickled Pepper Café is a very nice place to enjoy a sandwich, a panini or a more substantial dish to choose from the proposals listed on the board next to the counter. Here, you will find everything and not only fish, so carnivores should be satisfied by the "special burger". The establishment also proposes very good and copious British breakfasts with eggs, bacon and sausages in particular. Moreover, the welcome is always smiling

Adjacent to the Imperial Hotel to which it also serves as a pub, this nice establishment seems to be nothing less than the last one before the end of the world... And this seems to be the case on this side of the island! We stop there to quench our thirst, to eat simple and well-made dishes, like burgers, nice pieces of meat, pasta dishes or good pizzas. It is also the ideal address to watch from the small terrace the waves crashing on the beach. Everything for a perfect gourmet and exotic break!

The Lobster and Grill is the very good table of the Friquet Hotel. The English and especially the Guernsey cuisine that we find in this establishment is tasty and copious. And if the menu gives pride of place to vegetables from the garden, one goes there especially for the beautiful pieces of beef and, above all, the seafood and the lobster presented in all its forms and emphasized by the talented chef Gabriel Pestana and all his brigade. A beautiful wine list also. This address, much appreciated by the islanders, will delight the most demanding palates.

This is certainly the most popular restaurant on the beach. Indeed, it is difficult to miss it because it gives directly on this last one. The panoramic view on the bay of Saint-Brelade is exceptional, whether from the terrace or behind the large bay windows of the elegant and airy room. Obviously, the menu here honors seafood, especially oysters and lobster from Jersey, iodized flavors and local products! We really like it. Diligent and very professional service.

Perched on the heights of the village, the Crab Shack is a large restaurant which seduces with its beautiful terrace and its dominant view on the port of Gorey, just below the castle of Mont Orgueil. It also offers a good cuisine and a very nice atmosphere. On the menu, you can choose between linguine with seafood and rather sophisticated hamburgers. Large plates to share (including one with seafood of course) are also a nice option for meals with family or friends. An excellent option.

The Green Island is a restaurant delightfully located on the beach. You can dine on the terrace with a view of the sea, it's beautiful! Accompanied by the sound of the waves, we enjoy a menu that honors local, fresh and seasonal products by working with Mediterranean influences, even oriental. At the time of our passage, after some oysters, we liked very much the nets of sole and mussels of Jersey and their spinaches in the butter in the chive. The establishment also has a very good wine list.

Roseville Bistro is a restaurant located at the end of a pretty little street leading to Havre des Pas and its beautiful beach. And where there's a seaside atmosphere, there's a sea-scented cuisine! The seafood platters are well thought-out, as are the classic moules marinières and oysters. But it's not just for fish lovers: there's something for every taste, including grilled meats and more sophisticated dishes. A very good address offering excellent value for money. Reservations recommended, especially at weekends.

The Boat House is a large, elegant brasserie facing the pretty port of Saint-Aubin. On the menu: traditional fish & chips, excellent homemade burgers, but also more elaborate dishes such as salmon steak with teriyaki sauce and other fresh, local fish. And even though it recently changed ownership, being taken over by a major archipelago group, you're always very welcome at the Boat House. And, last but not least, what a pleasure it is to enjoy the terrace as soon as the warm weather arrives!