Where to Eat in Seaham: The Best Restaurants and Bars

February 19, 2018 Janette Largent

Seaham, formerly Seaham Harbour, is a small town in County Durham, situated 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Sunderland and 13 miles (21 km) east of Durham. It has a small parish church, St Mary the Virgin, with a late 7th century Anglo Saxon nave resembling the church at Escomb in many respects. St Mary the Virgin is one of the 20 oldest surviving churches in the UK. Seaham is currently twinned with the German town of Gerlingen.
Things to do in Seaham

1. Martino's Restaurant

North Railway Street, Seaham SR7 7DA, England Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +44 191 513 0078
Excellent
57%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 354 reviews

Martino's Restaurant

Reviewed By Abbymc11 - Sunderland, United Kingdom

Prebooked a table & pleased we did as it was packed. Seated & served quickly. Prawn cocktail & garlic mushrooms for starters, both were lovely! Chicken & beef for mains, served with mash, roast potatoes & big Yorkshire pudding, side dish with turnip, peas, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli- good portions & food was lovely. Could have been a little hotter for me but personal preference. Good food & service will defo be back

2. Ozone Restaurant

Seaham Hall Farm Lord Byron's Walk | Seaham Hall, Seaham SR7 7AG, England Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Outdoor Seating Asian, Thai, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast HK$63 - HK$267 +44 191 516 1400
Excellent
60%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 198 reviews

Ozone Restaurant

With a spherical outdoor Terrace and views to the pastoral Gardens, this relaxed and informal brasserie style restaurant offers a menu which combines the use of traditional eastern ingredients within the characteristics of conventional European influence cuisine. Floor to ceiling windows, wooden floors, a central cocktail bar and an open kitchen bring a sense of theatre, Ozone will offer you a unique dining experience.

Reviewed By Shorna_90 - Sunderland

We visited the Ozone restaurant on a Monday evening as part of a twilight spa package.
We arrived about 15 minutes before our reservation but the restaurant was quite quiet so we were shown to a table quickly.
We ordered soft drinks and water for the table and then ordered x2 starters and x2 mains with extra sides. You get complimentary prawn crackers with sweet chilli sauce - a small portion but okay for free.
The prawn crackers came long before our drinks, which we had to ask for again, and then no water was brought over which we to ask again for.
The starters - satay chicken and vegetable spring rolls - were okay. The spring rolls tasted like any frozen supermarket ones which were fine but not really what you want in a restaurant.
For main we got chicken Thai red curry with rice and a side of fries - the curry was nice, would recommend, and the teriyaki wok dish with cod with rice and a side of sweet potato fries. There wasn't much teriyaki sauce but what there was tasted very nice. The cod was battered, which had gone soft and a bit soggy, which i didn't enjoy. The sweet potato fries were okay, the sweet chilli mayonnaise dip they came with had clearly been sat out a while (i think under a heat light) as it was practically solid with a thick skin on top.
The service was very slow and not very attentive. We were given glasses of water as they had no bottles - which would have been fine but they never came over to fill the water up. We weren't asked if we wanted any more drinks at any point. And when i wanted the sweet chilli mayonnaise changing the 3 girls "serving" were all at the bar talking among themselves.
By the time the woman who clears up in the spa (who came in the restaurant with a tray of glasses) walked past, looked over and asked one of the girls to come over i was almost finished my meal and the sweet potato fries were cold, there was no apology for the dip being served like that but it was replaced and when she brought a fresh dip over it was nice.
The numerous times I have been to the Ozone Restaurant (always as part of a spa package) have always been hit and miss in terms of the food quality. But the last 2-3 times over 2016-2017 had improved a lot until this visit.
In the past the nice spa and good service have always compensated for the food and while the spa is still lovely, the service on this occasion was below average

3. Lickety Split Creamery & Juice Bar

13 North Terrace, Seaham SR7 7EU, England Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi American, Cafe, British Breakfast, Late Night +44 800 917 5531
Excellent
51%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
6%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 795 reviews

Lickety Split Creamery & Juice Bar

We are a 1950s all american ice cream parlour selling top grade ices and award winning dishes, award winning fairtrade coffee and lovely hotdogs at reasonable prices. We are not the cheapest but if you want quality then we are number 1. A family owned business we were the first of its kind in the North East and are still the peoples choice for this type of thing. Queues can be long at peak times (1-5 on weekends and school holidays) so please come prepared. off peak times are 10am until 1pm where you may not need queue of queue for less.

Reviewed By Big-Dave-RST

The hotdogs were fine, the cleanliness level of this very popular establishment is horrific, the entire time we were there we saw one table being cleaned, it wasn't that busy of a day and the staff looked very young, a lack of elder presence was evident and there was no real leadership going on.
The turnaround was high but the cleaning just wasn't at the level it was supposed to be.

4. Sagar Indian Restaurant

Featherbed Court | Eastshore Village, Seaham SR7 7XR, England Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Delivery Indian, Balti, Asian, Bangladeshi, Vegetarian Friendly Dinner, Late Night +44 191 581 5681
Excellent
69%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 174 reviews

Sagar Indian Restaurant

Reviewed By Gary W - Seaham

This is my local Indian restaurant and never fails to impress wether you are eating in the restaurant or getting a takeaway.
We had four starters four mains popadoms and pickles a naan and a japathi with five nots and a coffee for £90.
The food was excellent I had chicken pakora and chicken rogan josh with pilau rice, the staff were extremely attentive and efficient.
Always a great experience.

5. Seaton Lane Inn Restaurant

Seaton Lane, Seaham SR7 0LP, England Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Bar, British, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Dinner, Late Night +44 191 581 2038
Excellent
52%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
10%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 403 reviews

Seaton Lane Inn Restaurant

Reviewed By Poddoman - Seaham, United Kingdom

Started badly, when I couldn't get a drink in the lounge bar, despite trying to get the attention of the member of staff behind the bar. Sunday lunch was interminable, slow service from staff who couldn't care less and are happy to let you know it, strange as the dining room is pleasant and it is trying to be upmarket. It's a shame as it's local but we won't be going back.

6. Black Truffle Coffee Shop and Boutique

Barclay House Bath Terrace | North Road, Seaham SR7 7EZ, England Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Cafe, British, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch HK$24 - HK$63 +44 7947 876571
Excellent
57%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 174 reviews

Black Truffle Coffee Shop and Boutique

Black Truffle Coffee Shop offers a warm and friendly atmosphere and serves a range of hot and cold food including sandwiches, soups, paninis, jacket potatoes, salads, quiches, pies and a selection of homemade cakes and scones. Why not come with friends or family for a coffee and browse in our Boutique?

Reviewed By Paul J - Medway

Stopped for a quick coffee and a bite to eat. Very surprised when we first went in. Pleasantly laid out, very clean. The staff were very helpful. The coffee very good. The prices were reasonable. There is also a small clothing boutique shop within.

7. Ashoka Indian Restaurant

15 North Terrace, Seaham SR7 7EU, England Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Indian, Asian, Balti, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +44 191 581 4414
Excellent
72%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 377 reviews

Ashoka Indian Restaurant

Next to dempsey's and lickety split in seaham,along the seaside street.

Reviewed By bow9900 - Nantwich, United Kingdom

I like curries and bought a takeway as I was in the house for the evening. It was chicken tikka masala, rice, and naan bread.
I could not believe how bad the curry was - complete tasteless slop! The naan bread was half cooked in the middle and looked disgusting.
I would have taken it back but my wife had the car on night duty. This is a very over-rated place. Supermarket curries are far better! A disgraceful service - and very expensive too!!

8. Massimo's

4 South Crescent, Seaham SR7 7HD, England Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Italian, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Dinner, Lunch, Late Night +44 191 581 2348
Excellent
67%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 246 reviews

Massimo's

Reviewed By ash j - Ripon, United Kingdom

Visited tonight on the recommendation of a good friend. Certainly not disappointed. In fact, better than anticipated. Attentive staff, polite, courteous and friendly. Food was fantastic. Ample menu selection without being overawed. Great value. Friendly warm atmostphere. Will be back and will certainly recommend

9. Downeys of Seaham

5 North Terrace, Seaham SR7 7EU, England Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Seafood, Fast Food, British Lunch, Dinner +44 191 513 0213
Excellent
64%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 361 reviews

Downeys of Seaham

Newly opened fish diner.

Reviewed By EddieW299 - Durham, United Kingdom

We have had numerous take out fish and chips from here and always been very satisfied with the meals.
We usually travel to Roker and have our eat in there,but on this day we decided to eat in at the Seaham shop.
Great staff,very pleasant,order was taken and as area was full we had to wait about 10 minutes,well worth the wait,a large portion of steaming lovely Haddock and chips with mushy peas,bread and butter and a pot of tea.....superb.

10. Humbles

10 North Terrace, Seaham SR7 7EU, England (Formerly Jayelles Too) Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol Cafe, British, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$24 - HK$102 +44 191 581 9687
Excellent
80%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 362 reviews

Humbles

Open for breakfast, fresh scones, Tea & coffee. Full lunch menu with specials daily. Bistro & Tapas nights.Outside catering and private parties

Reviewed By JoEdmond

We went for Mother’s Day afternoon tea yesterday and it was amazing. Everything was freshly made - I particularly liked the fact that you could choose your Sandwich. Been before and will definitely be going again - in fact already sent message to book the Tapas night on 31 March. Their Bistro and Tapas nights happen twice a month and are well worth it.

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