Skylark
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The coffee alone is worth the visit, but this is much more than just a cafe.
A friendly service, serving freshly prepared locally produced food in a clean and bright environment. Well worth the visit. We will be back.
A friendly service, serving freshly prepared locally produced food in a clean and bright environment. Well worth the visit. We will be back.
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A lovely restaurant with friendly staff and a good, relaxed vibe. Only two issues: I found the menu very limited and I struggled to order something. The other thing is that the service was so incredibly slow (we stayed more than 2 hours only for a main and a dessert) to the point that we couldn't wait to get out. Another customer had to get up to pay the bill since they seem to have forgotten him. I am sorry not to be able to give 5 stars, because you can see that they really put love and care in the cooking.
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We went to Skylark for lunch and had a really nice experience. All food is locally sourced and beautifully presented.
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This newly opened restaurant was a real gem! The charming owner greeted us and made us very welcome.
The menu was short, but cooked to order and beautifully presented. Lots of vegetarian choices using local produce. I ordered the goat’s cheese salad and it was excellent. Richard thoroughly enjoyed a steak, it was cooked to perfection and a generous portion. Service was quite slow, but we were some of the last diners to arrive and we understood that we had to wait our turn. It was actually rather nice not to be hurried through, and we enjoyed our bread and olives (and ofcourse a bottle of wine) whilst we relaxed and waited for our supper.
We are visitors to Eastbourne, but were we to live locally we would return frequently. I should have loved to try some of the other dishes on offer.Prices are very affordable. - I highly recommend this restaurant .
The menu was short, but cooked to order and beautifully presented. Lots of vegetarian choices using local produce. I ordered the goat’s cheese salad and it was excellent. Richard thoroughly enjoyed a steak, it was cooked to perfection and a generous portion. Service was quite slow, but we were some of the last diners to arrive and we understood that we had to wait our turn. It was actually rather nice not to be hurried through, and we enjoyed our bread and olives (and ofcourse a bottle of wine) whilst we relaxed and waited for our supper.
We are visitors to Eastbourne, but were we to live locally we would return frequently. I should have loved to try some of the other dishes on offer.Prices are very affordable. - I highly recommend this restaurant .
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Love come to Skylark, it's welcoming, clean and they use local businesses for majority if not all of their produce and you can tell the difference in their food quality. Today I had a BLT with delicious fries and an americano coffee. Wifi available so really good for small busines meetings. They also have a cute court yard garden that you can enjoy your visit.
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It's difficult to add very much else to the great reviews this restaurant gets. But, since opening it has also become one of our favourite places in Eastbourne. Have been many times for lunch and coffee and without exception have always received the same friendly welcome. We really like the fact that the food is sourced locally and it's provenance mentioned on the menu. It's cooked and presented in a way that shows how much this restaurant cares and respects the ingredients and it's customers. I'm sure it will continue to prosper.
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I went to visit a friend in Eastbourne and we wanted to find somewhere for lunch. He recommended the Skylark and that's where we went. I'd driven down there from London in torrential rain and I hoped it would lift my spirits - and if you have read my other reviews, you'll know that I won't even eat in a restaurant unless I feel welcome when I enter. The Skylark passed that one with flying colours! The waiters are charming and attentive and the place is spotlessly clean - hence their top '5' rating on the government's Food Hygiene website.
As for the food, I can only repeat the verdict of the other reviewers. We each had a wonderful meal; the food is freshly prepared, tasty and wholesome. The place is run by young people, all of whom are friendly and anxious to ensure that the diners feel at home - nothing is too much trouble for them and it's service with a smile. Not only do they deserve to succeed, but I hope that one day this will spawn a chain of other restaurants that all observe the same standards - young and devoted staff, wholesome fresh food and a big welcome when you walk in.The only slight reservation - and this is a positive one - is that the lunch menu only offers a single course. Naturally, when we questioned this, the waitress brought the full menu and said that we could order a starter and dessert from there. In that way, not only did I enjoy a starter but I also gave in to temptation and had a wonderful creamy coconut milk dessert that I am still dreaming about.
I now fell guilty; having written a really positive review, we might return to find the place packed and no room left for us - but then, if that tends to happen regularly, there might be other branches nearby where we might be luckier.Congratulations to all the staff - well done!
As for the food, I can only repeat the verdict of the other reviewers. We each had a wonderful meal; the food is freshly prepared, tasty and wholesome. The place is run by young people, all of whom are friendly and anxious to ensure that the diners feel at home - nothing is too much trouble for them and it's service with a smile. Not only do they deserve to succeed, but I hope that one day this will spawn a chain of other restaurants that all observe the same standards - young and devoted staff, wholesome fresh food and a big welcome when you walk in.The only slight reservation - and this is a positive one - is that the lunch menu only offers a single course. Naturally, when we questioned this, the waitress brought the full menu and said that we could order a starter and dessert from there. In that way, not only did I enjoy a starter but I also gave in to temptation and had a wonderful creamy coconut milk dessert that I am still dreaming about.
I now fell guilty; having written a really positive review, we might return to find the place packed and no room left for us - but then, if that tends to happen regularly, there might be other branches nearby where we might be luckier.Congratulations to all the staff - well done!
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Having seen some reviews we decided to try for ourselves and weren’t disappointed at all. Excellent service and a great menu. The food was great and the ambiance chilled. A lovely way to spend the evening. Would highly recommend to friends and definitely go again. Excellent find thank you trip advisor!
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Been to Skylark many times for Breakfast, never faulted this, so wanted to try dinner menu.
Glad we did, the service here is really good & consistent. We had the sharing starter and we each had the steak. It was cooked to perfection. The wine is also really good and well priced.
kudos, to the owners and their team.
Obviously, we will return.
We Support independent eateries that strive to perfection. Really lovely dinner & atmosphere.
Glad we did, the service here is really good & consistent. We had the sharing starter and we each had the steak. It was cooked to perfection. The wine is also really good and well priced.
kudos, to the owners and their team.
Obviously, we will return.
We Support independent eateries that strive to perfection. Really lovely dinner & atmosphere.
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Had a couple of delightful brunches in the charming courtyard here on my annual trip to Eastbourne recently. Wonderfully polite staff and excellent food and drinks. We will be back!
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New restaurant offering delicious, freshly cooked dishes. I have only enjoyed breakfast dishes to date but all have been a joy to experience. Delightful team with very happy ambience as a result.
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Breakfast in the courtyard was so lovely that we went back for dinner in the evening. Service, food and wine were all excellent.
Far more than a cafe, this deserves to be in the top listings for Eastborne.
Far more than a cafe, this deserves to be in the top listings for Eastborne.
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Had a really excellent breakfast here during the tennis tournament, sitting outside in their courtyard at the back. Went back for an evening drink and ended up staying for dinner. The menu, like the décor, is simple, tasteful, and well executed. The service struck just the right proficient/friendly balance.
At the time of writing, TripAdvisor rates this as the 45th best restaurant in Eastbourne. Ignore this; it's way better than that.
At the time of writing, TripAdvisor rates this as the 45th best restaurant in Eastbourne. Ignore this; it's way better than that.
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A few months open this is a cut above the rest of local bistros.... it would be rude to call it a cafe !!
The staff were so friendly and attentive... nothing to much trouble Menu varied catering for most tastes
Fresh ingredients expertly prepared and served beautifully Will definitely return
Thank youSteve
The staff were so friendly and attentive... nothing to much trouble Menu varied catering for most tastes
Fresh ingredients expertly prepared and served beautifully Will definitely return
Thank youSteve
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Delightful Sunday lunch in this charming recent addition to Eastbourne's eateries. Friendly, attentive staff and delicious food in a recently updated, intimate restaurant. The portions are generous and the menu varied with additional daily offerings. There is a small patio garden reached via a fairly steep staircase (as are the loos!). Each table has a small card highlighting the provenance of various food items on the menu. Our steaks were perfectly cooked exactly as per request.
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Popped in here on the off chance with some friends today for lunch!
What a find... the food was delicious and the service just lovely... love the fact that are supporting local.
Would definitely recommend for lunch and am going back to sample dinner! Menu looks yummy......
This place had a lovely vibe
What a find... the food was delicious and the service just lovely... love the fact that are supporting local.
Would definitely recommend for lunch and am going back to sample dinner! Menu looks yummy......
This place had a lovely vibe
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Went for dinner last night after having been several times for coffee and lunch , we had mussels in white wine and duck croquettes for starters which were both absolutely delicious, for mains we had rump steak and lamb steak which were also delicious and enhanced by the applewood smoked cheese Bon - Bon’s !!! We also had a couple of glasses of a lovely English sparkling wine and 2 superb cocktails to finish. Hosted by lovely staff and we’ll definitely be eating here my re often ! (Service, food and value rating would be 5 for all but we can’t seem to select these on the Tripaadvisor website below)
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I visited with two clients for lunch. It was delightful. From the welcome greeting and being asked if we’d like to sit in the garden as it was a beautiful day through to the end of our meal.
The food was delicious. I had vegetarian tart of the day (spinach & artichoke hearts) served with salad and new potatoes. It was fresh and beautifully cooked. Another guest had fishcakes and the other had a sandwich (with a good choice of bread options). They were as enthusiastic about their food as I was.
We couldn’t resist the dessert menu. I had the seaside sundae (naughty but oh so very nice). One guest who doesn’t usually have dessert couldn’t resist the raspberry creme brûlée (with delicious crumbly home made shortbread biscuits) and the other (an ice cream aficionado) declared her bowl of strawberry, vanilla & chocolate to be a perfect ‘Neapolitan’.
Great service. Delicious food and a lovely setting. I wish you the best of luck with this lovely new venture in Eastbourne.
As a local I shall definitely be back.
The food was delicious. I had vegetarian tart of the day (spinach & artichoke hearts) served with salad and new potatoes. It was fresh and beautifully cooked. Another guest had fishcakes and the other had a sandwich (with a good choice of bread options). They were as enthusiastic about their food as I was.
We couldn’t resist the dessert menu. I had the seaside sundae (naughty but oh so very nice). One guest who doesn’t usually have dessert couldn’t resist the raspberry creme brûlée (with delicious crumbly home made shortbread biscuits) and the other (an ice cream aficionado) declared her bowl of strawberry, vanilla & chocolate to be a perfect ‘Neapolitan’.
Great service. Delicious food and a lovely setting. I wish you the best of luck with this lovely new venture in Eastbourne.
As a local I shall definitely be back.
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Visited Skylark 3rd June for a light breakfast and a much needed coffee! We had the egg and bacon roll with homemade tomato relish. It was delicious! We opted for an iced mocha which was the perfect balance of coffee and chocolate. We love coming here, the staff are always friendly and attentive and Erina is always lovely to talk to! Finally booked in for an evening meal and I’m very excited!
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Had a lovely dinner here on our weekend stay at Eastbourne. Nice, light decor, friendly staff. Food excellent with great flavours and a good choice of wine.
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We were so lucky to find this gem of a restaurant. Lovely ambience, delightful service and fantastic food. Superb!
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We moved to Eastbourne from London two years ago and have found the restaurant scene to be pretty mundane. Having walked past the Skylark a couple of times, we thought we would give it a go. So glad we did. It features a short, regularly changing menu to reflect seasonal ingredients and tries to source these locally. The place was quiet for a Saturday night, but then it only opens on Friday and Saturday evenings so may not be on many people’s agenda for dinner. It should be!
I had arancini, the first time I have seen this in the town. It came as three little rice balls with pea and mint served on a bed of mushy peas. It had just the right blend of crunchy shell and soft Centre that you would find in Sicily. My healthy husband had a salad with avocado, crayfish and tomato which he mad3 short work of. As a main he had local sea bass with a bubble and squeak pancake and fresh asparagus. I had polenta chips and beer battered hallow I, which was delicious. No room for pudding, even though we fancied all the options. With an interesting bottle of Slovenian white and coffee our bill was less than £70. Nice ambiance and friendly service made the evening memorable in a good way. We will be back soon; it is just what the town needed.
I had arancini, the first time I have seen this in the town. It came as three little rice balls with pea and mint served on a bed of mushy peas. It had just the right blend of crunchy shell and soft Centre that you would find in Sicily. My healthy husband had a salad with avocado, crayfish and tomato which he mad3 short work of. As a main he had local sea bass with a bubble and squeak pancake and fresh asparagus. I had polenta chips and beer battered hallow I, which was delicious. No room for pudding, even though we fancied all the options. With an interesting bottle of Slovenian white and coffee our bill was less than £70. Nice ambiance and friendly service made the evening memorable in a good way. We will be back soon; it is just what the town needed.
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I held my husband's 30th birthday at Skylark over the bank holiday weekend and it was brill! Erina and Craig could not have been more supportive or helpful! They created menus for us and were so accommodating to our needs in the lead up. Was incredibly reasonable for either two or three courses too!
They allowed my decorations (including an expectedly large banner!) and made the restaurant look amazing! Party guests were super impressed by the decor and everything about the evening. One person who has been living in EB for well over 10 years said it was the best food she has had in the town.The food was AMAZING- so tasty and well presented. Such a brilliant selection of drinks too. Customer service was excellent! I genuinely could not find fault!
We have been back since and love it! Definitely support these guys- friendly, local and something different!
They allowed my decorations (including an expectedly large banner!) and made the restaurant look amazing! Party guests were super impressed by the decor and everything about the evening. One person who has been living in EB for well over 10 years said it was the best food she has had in the town.The food was AMAZING- so tasty and well presented. Such a brilliant selection of drinks too. Customer service was excellent! I genuinely could not find fault!
We have been back since and love it! Definitely support these guys- friendly, local and something different!
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Have been here with friends for brunch and dinner. Beautifully cooked, high quality food at a reasonable price. Cannot fault
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I come here at least once a week. The service is spot on and attentive. The owners are lovely. The full English breakfast is best in Eastbourne. I will definitely try the other menu items. If it’s great service, food and coffee , you after, go to Grove Road. I know a good breakfast, go see for yourself.
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