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Tyne & Wear, Sunderland - Seafood / Modern European - Restaurant - ££

Inventive small plates in a drop dead setting

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Very Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

Two miles north of Sunderland town centre is the little resort of Seaburn with a beautiful stretch of sandy beach and low-key amusements. On the lower promenade overlooking Whitburn Bay sits a former Grade II-listed 'bay shelter', right on the shore – now a charming seafood restaurant. ‘Small plates by night, brunch by day’ is the strapline of local restaurateurs Ben Wall and Neil Bassett, and what could be nicer than comfortably enjoying a selection of their 20 or more small plates, with a cocktail or a glass of chilled Picpoul while joggers, dog walkers, surfers and wild swimmers take their exercise just yards away on Seaburn’s sands. Highlights from the regularly changing menu include caramelised scallops with cracked hazelnuts, given a pop of apple and spicy chorizo jam, while a jumble of lightly battered king prawns, North Sea cod and asparagus make up a generous fritto misto served with chilli mayo. Elsewhere, charred hispi cabbage is taken to new height...

Two miles north of Sunderland town centre is the little resort of Seaburn with a beautiful stretch of sandy beach and low-key amusements. On the lower promenade overlooking Whitburn Bay sits a former Grade II-listed 'bay shelter', right on the shore – now a charming seafood restaurant.

‘Small plates by night, brunch by day’ is the strapline of local restaurateurs Ben Wall and Neil Bassett, and what could be nicer than comfortably enjoying a selection of their 20 or more small plates, with a cocktail or a glass of chilled Picpoul while joggers, dog walkers, surfers and wild swimmers take their exercise just yards away on Seaburn’s sands.

Highlights from the regularly changing menu include caramelised scallops with cracked hazelnuts, given a pop of apple and spicy chorizo jam, while a jumble of lightly battered king prawns, North Sea cod and asparagus make up a generous fritto misto served with chilli mayo. Elsewhere, charred hispi cabbage is taken to new heights with pickled mushrooms and a surprisingly good dressing of Marmite and maple syrup. A £40 sharing plate brings a seafood platter of whole dressed crab, smoked salmon, octopus and oysters served with toasted sourdough, chilli mayo, chimichurri and pickles.

Brunch can be taken indoors or, in clement weather, outside beside the dunes. Expect an imaginative menu ranging from haggis and potato rösti or steak and egg skillet hash to a riff on eggs Benedict involving crab; there are also more familiar brunch staples such as Craster kippers, avocado on toast and Dutch pancakes. A traditional roast is served every Sunday.

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VENUE DETAILS

Whitburn Bents Road, Seaburn
Sunderland
Tyne & Wear
SR6 8ADGB

0191 529 4320

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OTHER INFORMATION

Wheelchair access, Family friendly

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