Must-Visit Restaurants in Gorey Jersey

This Michelin Star restaurant describes itself as a ‘foodhouse’, so as well as dining on the delicious freshly-made food, you can buy pots of special homemade delicacies such as chili jams and garlic oils on your way out, all made on the premises by the head chef. The restaurant has the unique feature of having a kitchen window in the middle of the dining area, so you’ll be able to see your food being freshly prepared whether that’s fresh Jersey seabream or a creamy samphire risotto.

Price: Fine dining

Location: Gorey Coast Road, JE3

Sumas is a restaurant based in a gloriously unique whitewashed building, with a large outdoor terrace (heated for the cooler days) where you can enjoy gorgeous views over Gorey Harbour. The small but carefully thought-out menu makes the most out of what the island has to offer with fresh seafood and island-grown vegetables. The dishes are cooked specifically to showcase the unique flavours that the locally sourced produce has in their full glory. 

Price: Fine dining

Location: Le Mont de Gouray, JE3

The Kitchen is a welcoming and friendly café on the main village road of Gorey. It is a hotspot for delicious brunches and light lunches, as well as a great place to indulge in a slice of homemade cake. On the menu, you’ll find the traditional English breakfast, as well as options including salads, oven-baked potatoes and a range of toasties and sandwiches.

Price: Budget friendly

Location: Gorey Village Main Road, JE3

Feast is situated on Gorey pier and has brilliant views over the east coast of the island. As you might guess from its position, the seafood there is second to none with a whole separate menu showing the daily catch. You’ll also be able to find meaty options like sticky pork ribs or a spicy Thai green curry.  Within Feast, you’ll see the Fin de siècle Parisian tin bar where you can find exotic cocktails, wines and lagers for all tastes, making Feast the ideal place to sit and relax with food and drinks for all occasions.

Price: Moderately priced

Location: Gorey Pier, JE3

Jersey Crab Shack is a popular chain on the island, with branches also in St Helier and St Brelade. The restaurant takes advantage of the fantastic island produce and has a menu full of local ingredients. Of course, you’ll find crab, as well as other fares from the sea like sea bass, cod and prawns. There are an array of meat and vegetarian dishes also that are full of flavours from around the world such as a beetroot Buddha bowl or crispy chicken schnitzel.  

Price: Moderately priced

Location: Route de la coute, JE3

The Seascale is a friendly and welcoming restaurant looking over the harbour, with a wide range of food choices on the menu, perfect for fussy eaters! You’ll find Portuguese dishes such as chicken espetada and picadinho à Portuguesa, as well as pizzas, pastas, meat and fresh seafood. The restaurant is just down the road from the glorious Mont Orgueil, making it the perfect place to stop off for lunch after a wonderful morning exploring the phenomenal monument.

Price: Budget friendly

Location: Gorey village, JE3

The Dolphin Grill and Bar is part of the Dolphin Hotel and provides a fun dining experience in a welcoming and lively environment. The menu has an emphasis on local and fresh produce featuring plenty of seafood such as lemon sole, prawns, crabs and lobster. The kitchen has a charcoal grill so you also have the option of charcoal grilled steak or fish, as well as pasta or espetadas options. The bar becomes lively in the evenings with great offers on cocktails and drinks on tap.

Price: Budget friendly

Location: Gorey Pier, JE3