Best Restaurants in Lee-on-the-solent, Hampshire (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

We visited Lizz restaurant on Saturday evening for the first time since it opened, we have always seen how busy it is when we drive past and I started to see my friends had all visited and every one of them have said it was brilliant. It really is decorated beautifully and to a high standard also, I have visited this place previously for many years and think this restaurant is by far the best move yet. We were greeted but lovely staff and every member from there on was very helpful, friendly and had great service skills. Drinks were served quickly and we didn’t wait long at all before food was served to our table. Everyone on my table was happy with their food as it all tasted fresh, great flavours and all served hot. We were extremely happy with the whole experience and will definitely be back. We all left feeling full and content with a lovely meal out. Advice to book as it was busy but you wouldn’t known as we didn’t wait long at all and the service was no different I think to if we were there and it was empty!

Rating: 5 / 5

Friendly staff, went out of their way. Absolutely delicious food! Highly recommend, nice to have somewhere posh to go in Gosport. Also good kids menu

Rating: 5 / 5

Dinner for Four. Lovely atmosphere. Great service and attentiveness. Quality of the food was excellent. Best lamb Shish I’ve had. The portion sizes were good. Felt suitably full after 3 courses and had 1 drink each. Prices were a little high at £190. Will definitely go again but stick with 2 courses for affordability. Overall the experience was excellent.

Rating: 5 / 5

This is truly one of the finest restaurants in the area. Despite being open for just three months, the level of service and attentiveness is absolutely exceptional. A special thanks to Burak for making the experience even more memorable. With 144 five-star reviews already, it’s clear this place speaks for itself — but here’s another one to add to the list. Thank you to the entire team for an outstanding dining experience!

Rating: 5 / 5

Great cafe, the best bacon I've had in a long time, all staff are lovely and helpful. Great selection of breakfast, lunch, and hot and cold drinks. Will return in the near future. Thank you 😊

Rating: 5 / 5

Service was fast and friendly. Food was great. Not too pricey

Rating: 5 / 5

My food took one minute really nice waiters calm atmosphere bacon was a little too crispy other than that price was good and I enjoyed it perfect amount of food 4.5/5 stars

Rating: 5 / 5

We visit Caffe Lee whenever we visit my parents. We love the food, drink and friendly atmosphere. The food and drink is always excellent. My daughter loves her children’s sausage, chips and beans. Not forgetting the milkshakes too!

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic late breakfast here. The staff were friendly, cheerful and helpful. Plenty of gluten free options, including the sausages. Dog friendly too. What's not to love!

Rating: 5 / 5

Pop in today for a late lunch the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, food was fantastic couldn’t fault our experience at all.

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a great tasting coffee and sandwich sat outdoors in the late summer, so came back twice more and I'm sure I'll be back again. Staff are friendly and take the time to interact with customers. It's a quiet cosy atmosphere, close to the beach and you can just sit and relax.

Rating: 5 / 5

Just visited here. What a great little place. Food was delicious. I had the garlic mushrooms and a chicken shish. All presented beautifully with garnish. Drinks maybe a little on the pricey side but not really different from anywhere else now I suppose but the food was a great price. Two of us had two courses each with two lots of bread with the dips and olives and two ciders and the bill was under £40. Well worth it. We will be back soon. It was a little quiet so may try one evening.

Rating: 5 / 5

Always great value for money. Called in early doors and had the meat platter to share....a carnivores delight!! Served with rice, bulgar wheat and a salad....whats not to like? Sat watching them cook our meal whilst snacking on flatbread and dips.....yum, and downing . a couple of 0% IPA! Service great and astmosphere calm and relaxing.

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely lovely food, the staff were amazing. I highly recommend Antep and looking forward to returning there soon.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great place to eat at a good price especially with their daily deals Welcoming friendly staff, nice atmosphere Really enjoyed it

Rating: 4 / 5

Came here for Sunday dinner, the carvery was well prepared by the chefs and the service was very good with a nice family friendly feel to the place. Would definitely recommend

Rating: 4 / 5

Carvery was very good, and great that kids ate for a £1 +dessert. Service great, however neighbouring table asked 3 times how their meal. We were not asked once

Rating: 4 / 5

Great located cafe with nice sea views, Lots of aircraft and boats out to watch. Went for the Penguin breakfast, great value at £7.50 including tea/coffee. Food came out quickly and was delicious and the staff were all fantastic. Unfortunately the coffee sucked, it was very weak and the epitome of free coffee so in future, I’d suggest the tea.

Rating: 5 / 5

Quirky seafront cafe. A must for Penguin lovers. Dog friendly, seating inside and out. Happy helpful staff and tasty home style food. The breakfasts are excellent. If you’re having a cuppa don’t forget to have a generous slice of homemade cake. Delicious.

Rating: 5 / 5

Nice sea front cafe. Great place for breakfast with a view. Family friendly. The staff are always very helpful. We had a little milk spill and the hostess, very kindly helped us out. The food was great and our hot drinks we spot on too. Definitely going again 😃

Rating: 5 / 5

Great place. All staff lovely. 3 people had an array of food English breakies tasty, clear plates. Hot day, so chocolate milkshake for me - nice, just what was needed. Had it a few times, whilst away. Also so had 1 lunch the burger & chips, again well made, clear plate. I should of had their hot drink, to experience their penguin motif. An excuse to go back. Excellent all round

Rating: 5 / 5

Great place for breakfast and sumptuous meal. Long list of dishes.

Rating: 5 / 5

Very friendly cafe . It's always a good sign when it keeps getting busier. Staff were very polite and attentive. The food tasted superb, and portions were plentiful.

Rating: 5 / 5

So glad we found this place when we were starving and in need of a good breakfast, great cafe, friendly and quick service, great value and the breakfast was amazing! Perfect! Hot tasty and definitely filling, if you haven't visited I highly reccomend!

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic staff they are a credit to the business. We visited as a table of three on Saturday early evening.James was incredibly professional he’s a credit to the business the two girls were also fantastic. We ordered two mixed grills and a veg burger. The first full mixed grill got sent back as it was awful the quality and quantity shockingly poor! and also didn’t have any onion rings! but what came out second time around should have been what came out the first time as it was absolutely delicious. Some friendly advice tho my gammon was smothered in pepper which didn’t really bother me as I love pepper but I’d imagine most would not appreciate it! The waitress that knocked up the Banoffee should be in the kitchen, it was absolutely spot on ❤️ Would we return 100 percent we would it ended up being a really nice experience so thank you.

Rating: 5 / 5

We went for a roast dinner today and it was superb! Everything was delicious and perfectly cooked! This is not our first visit and we always enjoy the roast but we thought today it was exceptional! Service was also prompt and very friendly, as always! Will be back soon

Rating: 5 / 5

Wen’t for the Steak and Curry night on Wednesday night, 4 of us went and opted for the 2 steaks and 2 curries. Absolutely great meals, steaks cooked to perfection and so tasty! Curries were extremely tasty too. Staff were great, friendly and attentive! We highly recommend the food and pub, definitely give it a go 👍🏼

Rating: 4 / 5

Hi guys I've walked past this place on jaunts to Lee on Solent for 15 years and formsome reason never took the plunge until recently. So glad we did!!!! Stepping into this place it feels unapologetically retro. It almost feels like you've stepped into a curry house from 1987....this is not a bad thing in my opinion and adds to the experience. 8pm on a mid-month Monday is usually graveyard stuff for restaurants, so it said alot that it was packed but they still found us a table. The atmosphere is great and the staff SUPER friendly!!! My staple (which I ordered) in an Indian is usually Mixed kebab: standard but couldn't fault it. Meat was juicy and bharji not greasy King Prawn Butterfly: big, but slightly dry Lamb bhuna: meat was good, and though not the thickest and richest of sauces was still enjoyable Brinjal Bharji: no complaints Mushroom rice: no complaints Keema naan: again no complaints My wife had the Chilli Chicken Massalla (which was hotter than advertised, however the chicken was stunningly cooked) In keeping with the retro feel was the retro price, which I thought was amazing and to be fair is cheaper than alot of takeaways. Was it the best curry I've ever had....no!!!! however the superb staff never rushed us, were fantastically friendly and for that alone I'd come back, let alone the price Poppadom tray (4 poppadoms) 2 starters 2 curries 1 rice 1 veggie side 1 naan 3 beers 3 large glasses of Merlot Cost under £75 and they didn't even ask for a tip or imply it!!! If your in Lee on Solent and fancy a good meal, at a great price, with greats staff, go for it!!!

Rating: 5 / 5

This evening was the first time myself and my partner have been to this restaurant! Food was amazing and great portion sizes aswell! Despite the long wait for the food as we did not mind waiting for our food, it brought up the appetite more and for the poppadoms/starters to go down nicely with not having our mains straight after! There was no rushing on eating your food or leaving the restaurant. The waiters were all very polite, all in all a fantastic experience and will definitely be returning!

Rating: 5 / 5

Always great food. Friendly & Polite staff. I always try to get something different and so far no complaints.

Rating: 5 / 5

Loved our visit here, right on the beach with amazing views and great service.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great location with lovely staff. Lots of interesting things on the menu, plus specials, and the winter fish and chips/wine deal is excellent value. Highly recommended.

Rating: 4 / 5

A decent meal, which was obviously freshly cooked. Beautiful location with lots of space indoors and outside. We had the burgers, but the fish dishes being served to others looked amazing. Definitely coming back

Rating: 5 / 5

Popped in for dinner here when visiting family and couldn't recommend it more. The food was delicious (I had fish and chips) and the portion sizes were huge - every table took home doggie bags. For pudding, we shared the cheesecake which was tasty too!