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Kindling restaurant and steakhouse in Brighton - Kindling Restaurant, Brighton, Brighton and Hove

Kindling Restaurant

4.6
4.6
119 Reviews
£26 to £40
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
At Kindling we believe that great steak should be for everyone. Located in the heart of Brighton, our restaurant offers a laid-back dining experience with great value, quality beef cooked over charcoal and live fire.
Our open kitchen lets you see all the action up close. Witness the skill and passion of our team as they cook your steak to perfection.

We focus on quality and value, creating a casual environment that makes everyone feel at home. Kindling is perfect for casual business lunches, family get-togethers and catch-ups with friends.

Our menu is simple but spot-on. It features grass-fed British beef and delicious cocktails, wines, and beers that perfectly complement your meal. On Sundays and Mondays, we serve our Sharing Roast for two alongside our regular menu.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    01273 536350
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ewan Cullen
  • Private party facilities
    Available for private hire maximum 50 pax, subject to availability and advance booking. Contact bookings@kindlingrestaurant.com
  • Area
    Brighton
  • Cross Street
    Kings Road, Brighton Seafront
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    North Street Brighton
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

What 119 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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  • Brighton

    Best Overall

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    Best Food

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    Best Service

  • Brighton

    Best Ambience

  • Brighton

    Best Value

  • Brighton

    Good for business meals

  • Brighton

    Hot spot

  • Brighton

    Great for fine wines

  • Brighton

    Romantic

  • Brighton

    Good for special occasions

  • Brighton

    Most Booked

  • Brighton

    Best Overall

  • Brighton

    Best Food

  • Brighton

    Best Service

  • Brighton

    Best Ambience

  • Brighton

    Best Value

  • Brighton

    Good for business meals

  • Brighton

    Hot spot

  • Brighton

    Great for fine wines

  • Brighton

    Romantic

  • Brighton

    Good for special occasions

  • Brighton

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kindling Restaurant in Brighton is celebrated for its "great food" and "friendly staff." Diners rave about the "best steak" they've ever had and commend the "excellent value" for quality meals. The ambiance is "lovely" with a welcoming atmosphere. Despite occasional slow service, the overall experience is highly recommended.

119 Reviews
  1. Heather

    West Sussex

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent steak! Service felt as if we were being rushed from the moment we sat down and throughout the meal- we were still eating our starters when the steak arrived with no apology from the server, hence steak got cold and we felt under pressure and didn’t have even a minute to pause between starter and main.

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  2. Milo

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great atmosphere great food and lovely staff

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  3. John

    Kent

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice steak but no trimmings, my partner had the halloumi burger which was very disappointing portobello mushroom brioche bun and slithering of halloumi. Expensive for what it is. Local IPA is a can of beer not draft.

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  4. Susan

    London

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good was very good but the restaurant lacked atmosphere and with the exception of the barman, none was prepared to engage with you at any level so it became rather perfunctory. Shame because the food deserved better

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  5. Damian

    Brighton

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, lovely setting and really good service and staff

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  6. Erin

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for an anniversary dinner. Would 100% recommend the t-bone sharing cut!!

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  7. Krystie

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food here, every dish we ate was delicious and would definitely go back. The staff were great and very friendly 10/10

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  8. Daniel

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food first and for most, with great service, lovely atmosphere, attentiveness. Good selection of wines, beer, and cider. Can't ask for much more! Special shout out to chef Archie for talking about the dishes and recommendations.

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  9. Mike

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding, my wife had the halloumi and mushroom burger which she loved. I had the house steak which was the only affordable steak but was still brilliant. What I particularly liked was that the sides of fries were of a decent size rather than the thimble you get at other places. The menu is elegantly simple. Kindling knows what it’s trying to do and does it well. We went on a Wednesday lunch time and must have been unlucky as we were placed at a table that we thought was well-positioned but ended up being right in the way of a draught when the door opened. Unfortunately this happened a lot as they were receiving a delivery that was being relayed in by hand by one person. We asked for the curtain to be pulled across but it had little effect. We would have moved but our food was already on the table. We were offered a free drink as compensation which we accepted. Some other service details that were missed that you expect at a restaurant of this calibre: - water not offered as standard along with the drinks - having to open and pour own bottle of water once asked for - half the main meal delivered and then 3-4 mins wait until the rest of the sides were added Would have been a perfect experience if we, the customer, had been put at the centre of it.

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  10. Jamie

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd visit in as many weeks and it didn't disappoint ! Visited on Tuesday evening and the place was packed, with a really good vibe, but not too loud. Recommended.

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Kindling Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 119 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 times today
Google Map for Kindling Restaurant

69 East St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove BN1 1HQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Kings Road, Brighton Seafront
  • Area
    Brighton
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    North Street Brighton
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ewan Cullen
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    01273 536350
  • Private party facilities
    Available for private hire maximum 50 pax, subject to availability and advance booking. Contact bookings@kindlingrestaurant.com
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