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

Kindling Restaurant

4.7 (819)
£26 to £40
Steakhouse
69 East St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove BN1 1HQ

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Kindling Restaurant

4.7
£26 to £40
Steakhouse
Brighton

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
At Kindling we believe that great steak should be for everyone. We’re an award-winning, independent restaurant in the heart of Brighton Lanes.

We're known for fire-cooked flavour, great value steak plus the kind of relaxed, friendly vibe that keeps locals coming back. We were voted Best Lunch in Brighton and named the #2 restaurant in the city in the 2026 Brighton Restaurant Awards.

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. 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 we serve our Sharing Roast for two alongside our regular menu.

We're just a short stroll from the seafront, Brighton Pavilion, Palace Pier and Brighton Centre.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, 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
  • Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Cross street
    Kings Road, Brighton Seafront, Brighton Palace Pier, Brighton beach
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    North Street Brighton
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

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What 819 people are saying

Kindling Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Loved For

  • Brighton

    Best Ambiance

  • Brighton

    Best Value

  • Brighton

    Good for business meals

  • Brighton

    Great for fine wines

  • Brighton

    Romantic

  • Brighton

    Good for special occasions

  • Brighton

    Most Booked

  • Brighton

    Best Ambiance

  • Brighton

    Best Value

  • Brighton

    Good for business meals

  • 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 offers "amazing food and exceptional service" in a beautifully presented setting. Their steak dishes, often described as the "best ever," are a standout, complemented by attentive staff. The atmosphere is "warm and welcoming," making it perfect for celebrations or a cozy meal. A must-visit in Brighton!
819 Reviews
  1. Daryl

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Me and my son both fancied a steak meal so we settled at The Kindling. Certainly made the right choicewe we had the meat platter of 2 lamb chops,a fillet and a ribeye steak with 3 sides for mains and 3 sauces. The meat was absolutely spot on, cooked perfectly medium rare, and i must say the chops were probably the best ive ever had. Shall definitely be going back at sometime in the future.

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  2. Leila

    Edinburgh41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fabulous evening at a counter table. Food and service were excellent

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  3. Steve

    Brighton17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    No wonder they always seem to be busy. Simply put they serve great steak at sensible prices, excellent selection of well priced sides . The quality of everything was outstanding as was the service. We will definitely return. Big shout out too for only having a 10% Service Charge . Some incredible Mon - Thursday deals too.

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  4. Crispin

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter gave us a functional welcome & offered us an excellent seat by the window. The service was very good - food very good - really good quality piece of steak and excellent sticky toffee pudding. The guests on the next table were playing you tube music/music and our waiter asked them to turn it down which I really appreciated.

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  5. Mathew

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for a date night. Very attentive staff. Would have liked more meat in the sharing platter. However the quality of the food was excellent and cooked to perfection.

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  6. Neil

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had yet another delicious steak today as part of the generously proportioned Sunday Lunch platter. Yes, we took some home with us! The steak really does beat all comers for taste and quality including Salt Shed, Pearly Cow and Hawksmoor London. Lovely table by the window (love those olive trees) and friendly helpful staff. Thanks lots for a nice time.

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  7. Ian

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food in a great location with really great service. Small but cozy restaurant

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  8. Elizabeth

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic, attentive staff, incredible food and good value lunch menu options. Highly recommend!

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  9. Mervyn

    Brighton1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 2, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely top notch service. Well briefed and knowledgable server (Janis), both with regards the food but also wine, Got to try suggested wine before ordering - seamless communication between server and the bar. Great steaks and a good sharing platter - can't change the sides for the sharing which was disappointing . Also Blue cheese sauce has gone . Highlights: Janis (waiting staff), charred hispi cabbage side, beautifully cooked meat, seasoned well Great evening with friends, who were first timers - they loved it

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  10. Lily

    Oxford1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a beautifully presented restaurant, lighting was perfect and the decor The service was great Food was insane, some of the best steak I’ve ever had and very reasonably priced

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, 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
  • Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Cross street
    Kings Road, Brighton Seafront, Brighton Palace Pier, Brighton beach
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    North Street Brighton
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
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A photo of Kindling Restaurant restaurant

Kindling Restaurant

4.7
£26 to £40
Steakhouse
Brighton

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
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