Jersey
Formerly Ormer, Michelin-starred Samphire is arguably Jersey's best restaurant. It's stylish without being stuffy, and affordable without sacrificing the…
Must-see restaurants in The Channel Islands
The Channel Islands
This highly acclaimed restaurant is among the best in the Channel Islands. The draw here is local, seasonal cuisine; most of the fruit, vegetables, herbs…
Jersey
One of Jersey's best restaurants is found inside Jersey's most distinguished hotel. Chef Andrew Baird places great emphasis on local, seasonal produce,…
Jersey
Inside the Club Hotel, this is one of Jersey's two Michelin-starred restaurants. Hotshot chef Steve Smith presides over an ever-changing seasonal menu…
Guernsey
Sea views, a stylish interior (all charcoal greys and canary yellows) and original cocktails are all perks here. Besides, the chef creates wonderful,…
Guernsey
This local institution is an excellent all-rounder: locals linger over Guernsey rarebit and eggs Florentine during brunch, the business set stops by for a…
The Channel Islands
Alderney's loveliest restaurant is all about showcasing the island's best produce – Kiln Farm burgers, steak, battered pollock – consumed either in a…
Guernsey
From the handsome stone walls of this beautifully restored 1450s building to the sheer quality of the dishes and the warm service, this place is an utter…
Guernsey
Looking out over the marina, this is one of Guernsey's best spots for seafood. Oysters, scallops, lobster and fresh fish are overwhelmingly represented…
Jersey
Chef Will Holland draws on global influences when cooking monkfish tandoori-style, pairing local crab with mango salsa or serving risotto with tempura…
Jersey
Even if you don't stay at the hotel, dining here is a wonderful experience. Romance your sweetie over beautifully presented seafood in the subtly lit, oak…
Jersey
Step inside this WWII bunker at the northern tip of St Ouen's Bay and order crab and lobster sandwiches, a lobster or crab dish, half a dozen oysters or…
Guernsey
This stylish yet down to earth bistro with industrial decor attracts a lively mix of local professionals, families and couples out on dates. The…
Guernsey
With a light-flooded, nautically themed interior, this new restaurant has been making waves with its creatively prepared local seafood (green Thai-style…
Jersey
At this excellent seafood bar, the blue lighting, the sea urchin and jellyfish lamps and the shoal-of-fish-chandeliers give the illusion of being…
Jersey
Housed inside an ancient water mill, this is Jersey's most characterful alehouse. The menu is above average, with Chancre crab salad and seafood linguine…
The Channel Islands
During the day, the poolside bistro section serves salads, chunky sandwiches, homemade burgers and fish and chips. In the evening, the action moves to the…
Guernsey
This light and airy steak and burger joint has opted for a tropical theme, decor-wise, and decided to run with it a few miles. The menu's a crowd-pleasing…
Jersey
This smart, family-run restaurant is as sustainable as it gets: its fish, meat, seafood and dairy are locally sourced, its wild herbs foraged across…
The Channel Islands
Mai Thai has been feeding authentic Thai food to locals for over 15 years. Pa naeng curry, pad kra phrao (spicy stir-fry with basil and chilli), and tom…
Guernsey
Just steps from the Liberation Monument on the waterfront, this little corner of France is friendly and unpretentious and a longstanding local favourite…
Jersey
Glass buoys suspended from the ceiling, nautically themed Jersey ceramics and huge windows with views of one of Jersey's best beaches welcome you inside…
Jersey
Jersey's best deli doubles as a delightful cafe where you can linger over a cup of coffee, a glass of French wine from their extensive selection, a craft…
Jersey
Appealing country pub with real ales on tap and a better than average menu, courtesy of the chef responsible for the restaurant at nearby Château La…
Guernsey
A busy breakfast joint and a brisk spot for lunch, this cafe serves such creative fare as sweet and savoury galettes and crepes, crab and tarragon…
Guernsey
The bright and stylish bistro is a favourite choice for sea views coupled with modern British dishes, such as pan-fried brill with asparagus, aubergine…
The Channel Islands
Making good use of the herbs and vegetables that are grown in the grounds of La Seigneurie, Hathaways is an informal spot for seasonal mains such as…
Jersey
As the assorted flotsam and jetsam used in the decor suggests, this place is all about the crab. Crab tacos, crab linguine and crab salad are all present,…
The Channel Islands
There's a nice buzz to this little place, where locals come for a full English breakfast, and where the pace picks up in the evenings, with excellent…
Jersey
Colourful and pungent, St Helier's fish market is where chefs and locals shop for the freshest fish and seafood. It's also one of the cheapest places to…
Guernsey
Guernsey's best Chinese restaurant is decked out in sultry crimson and the seafood-heavy menu (mostly Cantonese with some Szechuan dishes) makes great use…
The Channel Islands
At Herm's social hub, you can commune with the locals over a pint or share a picnic table on the popular outdoor terrace with day trippers from Guernsey…
Jersey
This Rozel institution has been a fixture on the pier since just after WWII. Perch at one of the picnic tables overlooking the harbour and grab a bacon…
The Channel Islands
The menu at Jack's is deceptively simple: burgers, steak and ale pie, fish and chips…yet most of the ingredients are locally caught or produced: free…
The Channel Islands
This little cafe is known for its particularly good crab sandwiches and crab cakes, and it stocks locally made ale. In warmer months, the garden is a…
Guernsey
Come here for a pint over a game of football on the big screen, or swing by for a meal. Their hot pies are locally renowned, along with their fish and…
Jersey
This local chippie cooks up proper chunky chips and great slabs of cod in light, fluffy batter, along with a supporting cast of battered sausages and…
Jersey
Whether you're doing a coastal walk or just hiding from the elements, this welcoming cafe pairs homemade lasagne, grilled chicken and fresh seafood with…
Jersey
Order a jungle curry, heaped plate of pad Thai, some garlic chicken or a bowl of tom yum from this colourful beachside shack and savour it at the picnic…
The Channel Islands
The more casual of the White House Hotel's two restaurants, with the likes of beef burgers, catch of the day, and nettle soup on the menu, beers on tap at…
