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Lighthouse

77 High Street, Aldeburgh IP15 5AU, England
(01728) 453377
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Ranked #1 of 20 restaurants in Aldeburgh
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Lenham, United Kingdom
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49 reviews 49 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

We were recommended to try this restaurant by a local person and were not disappointed. The menu has a good variety of dishes, many of them using local ingredients. Fish, of course, features prominently. The wine choice is varied and reasonably priced. We were so pleased that we went back the next night, where we were able to take advantage... More

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Saxmundham, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
73 reviews 73 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

As 'bistro' style food goes this gets five stars. The food was fresh, tasty and well presented. The timings between arrival & ordering and between courses were perfect (neither rushed or tardy). It wasn't fully booked (Friday night in June) & some folks got seated 'off the street' but I would recommend booking as it filled up fast! Once full... More

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Solihull, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

I have now eaten twice at The Lighthouse and had very enjoyable meals both times. They do an "early bird " menu which represents very good value. Also a specials board which changes regularly. Service, friendly and efficient but not over powering. Would definitely recommend.

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Berkhamsted
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

We visited The Lighthouse on Saturday.after much recomendation from friends. We were very happy we did. The food was fantastic with a large choice. The service was very good and friendly but not intrusive and nothing appeared to be too much trouble despite the restaurant being full. By the end of the meal which was unhurried we left feeling very... More

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Four Marks, Hants, UK
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25 reviews 25 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Excellent food, friendly ambience and good service, the Lighthouse is not to be missed if one is eating in Aldeburgh. The combination of a French Chef and a comprehensive winelist makes this a good experience.

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suffolk
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

My wife and I went to the Lighthouse as we fancied going to Aldeburgh and thought we'd have lunch to make it a bit of a treat. i choose The Lighthouse as it was the number 1 in Aldeburgh on trip advisor. and i can see why. It's very unusual for me to have 3 courses when we go for... More

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Suffolk
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

My husband took me to The Lighthouse for my birthday lunch last Friday, and we absolutely loved it! Everything on the menu look delicious - it was hard to make a decision what to have. We had a mixture of items from the a-la-carte menu, and the set menu, and it was all lovely. I had 4 oysters to start... More

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. The service was excellent, friendly and attentive. I loved the halloumi with mango salsa and enjoyed the fish and chips. Key lime pie was one of the best I've had. My partner enjoyed salami with pickles followed by an excellent cassoulet with local sausages. I will be heading back here next time we are in... More

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Loughborough, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Great food and great service. The staff always make a big effort to get to know the customers. Can always recommend. Particularly check out the fixed price dinner menus available before 7:15pm. They are good value (although £4.50 for a glass of house wine seems a little steep).

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013 via mobile

We were so looking forward to dinner here as it was one of my late fathers favourite restaurants and the reviews were quite favourable. The reality was so disappointing. Firstly we were shown to a table under the stairs the restaurant was fairly empty?? I had potted shrimps they were ok not really tasty and tipped out onto the plate... More

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