Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in St. Helier

12 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Pavilion
The Pavilion
94/100 (44 ratings)
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Eggs Benedict with Bacon
Croque Monsieur
Truffled Wild Mushrooms
Porchetta Bacon & Eggs
Ricotta & Honeycomb
Flaked Kiln-Roasted Salmon
Hash with Chorizco
Chai Latte
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"Love this place, the service is fast and food is amazing! Definitely recommend the pavcakes and Truffled Wild..."
Hayleigh Smith
"We had the most amazing brunch here! Both the service and the food were incredible, we both had the Porchetta Bacon & Eggs, one with extra tomatoes..."
Tasha
"Absolutely divine, the eggs were poached perfectly , mushrooms were super flavourful and the hot chocolate was..."
Laylà Isaacs
"The food was amazing and the staff was really welcoming. Also thought that the prices are really reasonable for the quality of the place and food...."
Irène
"Just had the most brilliant lunch & cocktails at The Pavillion. My open sandwich was delicious and the staff are all so friendly and helpful. Was..."
Georgie Single
"Friendly staff, nice..."
Princi Pessa
"Great atmosphere with fast and efficient service for 14 people.The sharing menu was varied and well cooked. Excellent helpful staff. Would recommend..."
Angela Body
"We had a wonderful time here, the food is really good and affordable. I strongly recommend ! Love it..."
Ju Drt
"This is a great little spot, excellent food and great service. I come here often for both business meetings and coffee/lunch with..."
Will Turner
"Delicious breakfast at a reasonable price, and the staff were so friendly despite being busy. Highly recommend, would dine here..."
Céline Gunton
Samphire
Samphire
90/100 (1953 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Fusion
Fusion
Contemporary
Contemporary
British
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Duck
Truffle Pasta
Oyster
Tempura Oysters
Salmon
Halibut
Scallops
Veal Sweetbread
Truffle Linguine
Foie gras
Jersey Royal Potatoes
Beef
Bread and Balsamic Butter
Jersey Butter
Cheese as Dessert
Lobster
Belly Pork Roast Turnip Pickled Cockles
Lamb
Linguine
Fish
Monkfish
Pumpkin Pie
Truffle
Asparagus
Bread and Butter
Crab
Scallops
Tequila Rose
Sit down
Contemporary
Fusion
British
Reservations
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Buffet
Private Dining
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Fine Dining
"Peter our host was a knowledgeable , efficient and friendly front of house manager, surrounded by his trusty waiting team. He also has wonderful chef..."
James Turner
"A high end but casual dining experience. The menus for both meat eaters and vegetarians are superb with plenty of choice and imaginative meals. An..."
Jerry C
"We had a great dinner here last evening. A really delicious meal and the service was very prompt despite the restaurant being full. Great atmosphere...."
Nicholas Moore
"This place!!! Samphire delivered everything I expected and so much more. Best Dark and Stormy I’ve had for quite some time. The decor and ambiance..."
Trina
"Amazing dining experience! The food here surpassed all my expectations, absolutely delicious meal. Friendly, attentive staff and great atmosphere..."
Harry Plumley
"Classiest place in Jersey: wonderful service from door to exit; fabulous cocktails; excellent food. Love the decor, staff uniforms and artwork...."
Zachary Osman
"Absolutely love this restaurant. Every time I come back to Jersey I make sure I visit! Food always great and seasonal, good service and wine..."
Rob Fisher
"Great food. Great layout and atmosphere. But a little disappointing - we had been called twice to ask which menu, as the Great British Menu took time..."
Richard Young
"Everything was cook well, near to perfection. An amazing and a very attending service. Wow factor is missing, and presentation and size of portions..."
Piotr Tomaszewski
"Beautiful design and relaxing ambience. The set menus are a bit limited but good choices on the a la carte. Most dishes are barbecue grilled. The..."
Paul Vallis
"What a lovely restaurant! The staff were very friendly and the service was super quick. The food was fantastic, one of the best steaks I’ve ever..."
Stuart
"What a find! We had the most lovely meal at Samphire in St.Helier. the staff were lovely, the service impeccable and the food..."
Christine Willis
"Best meal i have had in a while. Confident, tight menu but gave you great choice. Food was sensational. Scallop starter was exceptional. seafood..."
chris cudahy
"By far the best meal we had on our visit to Jersey. Fantastic food in a lovely dining room at a very reasonable price (main courses are no more..."
Andrew DN
"Stunning place for a special meal. Great menu, beautiful presentation and full of..."
Tippers Pritchard
"Monkfish. Staff say its been on the menu for years and every time they try to take it of the menu there are complaints by those that have had it..."
Neal Gooch
"Quality restaurant. Excellent food and service, little pricey but you get what you pay for! Would recommend for a special evening..."
matt whiting
"Definitely one of, if not the best restaurants in Jersey. Everything about this place is to a very high standard. The ambiance, the decor the..."
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Cafe Aroma
Cafe Aroma
89/100 (410 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Contemporary
Lemon Tart
Ice Cream
Steak Frites
Seafood Pancakes
Cream of Vegetable & Pumpkin Soup
Parma Ham and Mozzarella with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Basil Pesto
Ribeye steak
Penne Vegetaria
Sea Bass
Sole Wrapped Around Spinach with Salmon
Garlic bread
Seafood Crepes
Porc Escalopes
Gnnochi
Spring Roll Rolls
Cheesecake Slice
Vanilla Cheesecake
Steak Pie of the Day
Grilled Fish Platter
Tiramisu Cake Slice
Café
Contemporary
"Enjoyable small scale restaurant. Booking is advisable. Rather extensive menu, but certain items ran out during our visit. Only adds to the fresh..."
Dirk PV
"Our best food experience of our first stay in St Helier. You will need to book in advance to get a table! You will find a very friendly bustling..."
Lawson Bant
"Staff were amazing, so friendly. Food was by far the best we had on our trip and quite honestly, I have nothing negative to say. Great value for..."
Bryony Knight
"Fantastic the food was superb the staff were warm friendly and very..."
Jackie Jackson
"Excellent!! Both service and food were amazing! It is a family run business and all staff members are very friendly. We had the two course dinner..."
M Chan
"We agree with all previous reviews having eaten here for the first time. Welcoming greeting, very busy place but didn't effect the good service...."
Dean Meredith
"Spot on, first evening in St Helier, and it was really good find, lovely dinner, very good..."
Alan Smook
"We arrived here as it was around the corner from our hotel. Fantastic, friendly and helpful staff nothing is too much trouble. On top of that the..."
Anthony Grisdale
"Lovely friendly little restaurant. We had the “early bird” menu which was a delight. The home made steak pie (cooked in red wine and Guinness)..."
Jerry Steinhauer
"Small restaurant in St Helier Close to the centre of town. Booking in advance highly recommended as the seating us limited and the food is..."
Maharukh Daruwalla
The Inn Restaurant
The Inn Restaurant
88/100 (523 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
European
Bar
Contemporary
British
British
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
After-hours
Cheesecake
Curry
Burger
Prawns
Beef
Fish
Lobster
Salad
Scallops
Mussels
Sit down
European
Contemporary
Bar
British
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
Staks Town
Staks Town
87/100 (77 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Diner
American
Seafood
American
International
Contemporary
British
Contemporary
International
British
Diner
Steakhouse
Grill
Grill
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Sit down
British
American
Contemporary
Diner
Seafood
International
Grill
Steakhouse
Reservations
Mastercard
Accepts Credit Cards
Visa
Delivery
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Truly wonderful place. We arrived late on our flight so most places booked up. I'm always very nervous of eating out because I have to follow a..."
Jennifer Hollands
"We stumbled across this new little place after my having a mad panic after every place I usually frequent when im visiting was booked up. Staks..."
Not Quite Adult
"Excellent, the Sea Bass was delicious and the tempura batter on the king prawns was the lightest ever..I like the menu option whereby if you are..."
T P
"Best burger I’ve had for a long time, arrived hot and fresh with a great portion size, I’ll be back to try the chicken very soon..."
Tim Stapleford
"Nice vibe, friendly staff and good food. Menu is simple and unpretentious, food well presented. Kids were happy with their choices..."
Sir Croydon Facelift
"Ordered takeaway, was delivered nice and warm in individual boxes, the food was excellent, kids and adults happy with choices....one of the nicest..."
Paul Roberts
"Fabulous lunch yesterday, Food was delicious, staff and service definitely 5 star, we will definitely be back soon..."
Terri Malone
"Fantastic food, fabulous service. Thank you for making us feel so welcome..."
Tamsyn Thompson
"1st time experience, would absolutely go back. Lovely food and great service..."
Lee Bell
"Ive just finished eating feom here(Sunday 5th Sept). What a..."
T Tw
"Delicious Ribs & fast..."
Jersey Bean
"Steaks was excellent. Lovely service and lovely..."
Ian Le Breton
"Nice little place. Lovely..."
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Emma Aubert
Jersey Crab Shack
Jersey Crab Shack
86/100 (690 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Vegan Options
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
International
British
Contemporary
Mediterranean
Contemporary
British
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Chipotle BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos
Tapas
Oysters and Sausage
Tacos
Crab Poutine
Spiked Affogato
Burger
Jersey Dairy Ice Cream
Jersey Crab Cake
Curry
Crispy Chicken Schnitzel
Linguine
Fish
Crab Salad
Beer
Salad
Jersey Rock Oysters
Crab Taco
Crab
Jersey Crab Linguine
Oyster
Dressed Jersey Crab
Sit down
Contemporary
Seafood
International
British
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Amazing food: amazing service; amazing everything! I cannot stress enough how delicious the food was here. The staff were so friendly and gave me..."
Nishma Shah
"Part of a chain of restaurants on Jersey. Less crab options than you might think!! but a good selection of sea food, in a relaxed 'diner' style,..."
Steve Keogh
"Really enjoyed the whole crab. Sitting with my 6 friends at the high table made the experience even better. Good picpoul wine to go with seafood. ..."
JC Lacour
"Excellent food at this great restaurant. Had chilli squid for starter, crab linguine for main and a sundae for desert. Very quick service, friendly..."
Christopher Dias
"The Jersey Crab Shack only opened its doors the other day to which we were amongst the 1st customers, and what a great place to eat. Specialising in..."
T Lovegrove
"lovely food staff very friendly and helpful they even have a different menu for any allergies, you have the choice of ordering & paying by app or..."
Linda Morris
"Excellent service! A wee bit pricey but quite divine. The Banoffee meringue tart was out of this..."
Laylà Isaacs
"Super food, great service and the Pale Ale was pretty good too. Recommend reservation ahead of time though...."
K. S.
"I had a gift voucher for JP Morgan and had never been to Crab Shack before. Knowing it was owned by the same group as Banjos I was a little nervous..."
Emily Gallichan
"A very quiet night but we had a lovely meal. Staff very friendly and welcoming. No tips are added or encouraged as the living wage is..."
Ben Stanford
"We ordered a whole crab and it was delicious, the manager was very helpful and accomadating. The restaurant closed early, but i suppose that is the..."
greenplums
"Absolutely gorgeous food I loved the cod baked with crab on top..."
Linda Jacobsen
"Crab taco was delicious, manager David couldn't have been any more helpful, shall return one..."
Mike M (Mike)
"Went last night with our son absolutely amazing food , and the young lady who served our table was brilliant, night to remember many..."
Debbie Poole
"Amazing customer service from Aristea and the team! They made us feel very welcome and nothing was too much for them - even when we had a little..."
Louise Ahmed
"Lovely sharing platters so the kids could try different things and perfect..."
Heather
Twenty Seven David Place
Twenty Seven David Place
85/100 (18 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
British
European
European
Contemporary
British
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Contemporary
British
European
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Free Wifi
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
American Express
Reservations
Mastercard
Visa
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Restaurant 1840
Restaurant 1840
85/100 (106 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
International
Contemporary
Contemporary
British
Gluten Free Options
International
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Cappuccino
Beetroot salad
Crème Brûlée
Pan-Seared Duck Breast
Jersey Royal Potatoes
Jersey Salty Butter
Crab
Scallops
Fish
Sit down
Contemporary
British
European
International
Free Wifi
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Jazz Bar
American Express
Mastercard
Seating
Visa
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Wonderful Jersey lobster starter, followed by rack of lamb and fillet steak. Waiter went out of his way to find wine for us that was not listed on..."
Jill Cross
"Staying at the hotel attached the Savoy and had a meal here last night, absolutely outstanding service and food, the scallop started was excellent..."
PAUL EDWARDS
"My starter was a real star of the night - Jersey beet and cure ham. Lamb shank was good but mush potatoes was very salty and my side potatoes was..."
Piotr Tomaszewski
"Food was really lovely great that you could sit outside in the lovely..."
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Cooper & Co
Cooper & Co
85/100 (288 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Contemporary
Contemporary
British
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Cakes
Latte
Coffee Panna
Sandwiches
Cake
Ice Cream
Toasts
Sit down
Contemporary
Café
British
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
American Express
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Mastercard
Visa
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great staff, superb choice of drinks. Try the iced tea, especially the cucumber and mint...."
Jackie Church
"Excellent coffee, plenty of seating, efficient..."
Kaf
"Great coffee, lots of choice and good service. Food looked great but didn't eat..."
Ben Datlen
"It has a lovely relaxed vibe about the place, with a variety of seating from chairs and stools to sofas and outside tables over two floors. The food..."
Rachel Stansbie
"Had a nice coffee to takeaway the cafe looked nice and tidy. There were plenty of costomer there The staff seemed happy and polite. Will get a..."
Robert Godfray
"A great community coffee shop that sells only locally roasted coffee from Jersey. Good selection of cakes, we didn't try the lunch menu but looking..."
Daniel Gibbons
"Nice coffee shop with some good food. Closes early-ish at..."
Martin Pirouet
"Very nice spot for a coffee and breakfast, very popular. Table service. Bit of a sun trap too when the sun comes out. Fresh free water in a barrel..."
William Bisson
"Nice busy but relaxing place to meet friends for drinks and snacks. Very friendly staff and quick..."
Maria Sundby
"Good service, good coffee and lovely atmosphere. Go for the porridge if you are on a budget, otherwise food can be..."
Jason Wyatt
"Great coffee but welcome a bit hit & miss..."
Jacqui Jepson
"Really nice coffee and food. Friendly staff and reasonable..."
Magna Troll
"Busy coffee cafe. Fresh made, quick service good choice of snacks an sweet treats too. A little pricey..."
Jimmy Gray
"Really nice comfortable coffee shop with good WiFi. All the usual types of coffee that you would expect. And the freshly squeezed orange juice they..."
Harbourguides
"A really good latte coffee in attractive modern surroundings. Sampled an Oaty/fruit biscuit but they also have sandwiches & cakes. Friendly..."
David Healey
The Dockyard
The Dockyard
75/100 (98 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
International
Contemporary
Healthy
Contemporary
Seafood
International
Healthy
British
European
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Fish
Moules
Parma Ham Wrapped Chicken Breast with Bean Cassoulet
Crab
Sit down
Contemporary
Healthy
British
Seafood
International
European
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We arrived yesterday (Sunday) and didn’t realise that a lot of restaurants are closed. We passed the Dockyard and saw people outside with Roast..."
alastair comfort
"Really good food, generous portions, with fantastic views over the bay. The place has a steady flow of people so there is always a buzz. Only..."
Len Taylor
"Stopped for a pot of tea saw the cakes coming out so had to indulge, t is t but the cake was very nice, good enough service and friendly staff with a..."
michael evans
"Enjoyed a nice meal and drink this evening at Dockyard Restaurant Friendly polite staff ,great tasty meals,lovely location and sea view Highly..."
John Grant
"Beautiful food,, very friendly staff,, wonderful location,, plenty things to do and see,,, good value for money,, I would recommend this place to be..."
Deirdre Bell
"Great lunch yesterday, staff friendly, service amazing, food really good. Well..."
Jackie Videgrain
"Beautiful view from the terrace. Food excellent staff..."
Jean Scott-Miller
"Very tasty food and friendly service. Highly..."
Toby Collins
"Great service and great..."
john craig
"Malgré les mauvais commentaires nous avons testé ce restaurant au bord de l'eau. Nous avons pris les tapas et nous avons été agréablement..."
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Sue McLachlan
Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
75/100 (957 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Pub
European
Fusion
Fusion
European
Contemporary
British
Contemporary
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Prawns
Fish
Burger
Puddings
Beef
Cake
Salad
Scallops
Risotto
Salmon
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Fusion
Contemporary
British
European
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Arranged a party for my Dad's 60th on the roof terrace, the staff were great, food was great and service from start to finish was great! Couldn't of..."
Ben Stone
"We booked an area outside for pre wedding drinks on 18th September for 56 people. As no other party had booked we had the whole top floor inside and..."
Karen Rooke Foale
"We always receive a 5 star service when we go there - the staff are fantastic and the food is delicious (chicken burger ❤️)! Special thank you to..."
Nicola Jane Looby
"We used The Bar for an event upstairs and couldn't fault it. The staff were amazing and the buffet they provided was excellent. We would definitely..."
Tim Hutchings
"Food was lovely service was excellent. Popped in with 10 year old son before the cinema. I chose the flat cap mushroom burger with halloumi cheese..."
Tricia Medwell
"We have held several events at the bar as well as often dining there. The food is always lovely and great prices! And the staff are always amazing...."
Sheanne Le Gros
"I always love to have a coffee here whilst my son is in Tampa arcade, the staff are so friendly and welcoming..."
Ros Chambers
"Had my daughters Christening done up there! Food amazing , staff friendly , great atmosphere...."
Patricia Maletroit
"Great snack..."
Chris wilson
"The food was lovely and very hot, will definitely go again next time in..."
Gail Foyston
"Good seating. Bit expensive but..."
David Brownhill
"Very lively..."
Kevin Baxter
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Priscilla Kent
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