Harden's says
The former lockdown pop-up and now permanent seaside sibling to Soho's esteemed L'Escargot.
Harden's survey result
Summary
George Pell’s August 2022 newcomer (converted from a former pub) started life as ‘L’Escargot Sur-Mer’ – a transplant of the Soho landmark he co-owns necessitated by Covid-19. It incorporates a 60-cover restaurant now named just ‘Sur-Mer’, a rooftop terrace complete with sea views, wine bar, private dining rooms and bedrooms. Chef James May only joined in March 2022, so the ratings we use (from its previous pop-up incarnation) must be guidelines only. Fans expect a continuation of the “great locally caught fish and shellfish, cooked in a great French style from a good bistro-type menu and wine list”.
Summary
“A terrific addition to the food scene in Aldeburgh”, this August 2020 pop-up – a transplant of Soho’s famous French veteran to provide employment for his team during lockdown – was such a smash hit that co-owner George Pell has now made it permanent. Albeit “rather expensive for the area”, and with “rather too authentically Parisian service”, it wins fine praise for its “good balance of almost fine dining and produce straight from the sea”.
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Have you eaten at The Suffolk (fka L'Escargot sur Mer)?
The Suffolk (fka L'Escargot sur Mer) Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Very good, nice new rooms, friendly staff, great seafood, very nice Lobster. Nice fish, fresh and cooked well. Nice wine list. Just not sure about the non residents that get into the bar in the afternoon! "
"Beautiful food; patchy service - if you are going to take the wine bottle from the table, keep an eye on clients' empty glasses! Few soft furnishings and tables close together make conversation a tad difficult. Overall an addition to this town."
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £26.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
152 High Street, Aldeburgh, IP15 5AQ
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑2:30 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑2:30 am |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑2:30 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑2:30 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑2:30 am |
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