Harden's survey result
Summary
This “local gem on the quay” at Emsworth is “such an amazing restaurant”, with a reputation that stretches back over three decades – chef Gary Pearce joined the kitchen at 17 then worked abroad at Noma, Old Sluis and other grand venues before returning with his wife Martyna, eventually taking over from Ramon Farthing six years ago. There’s plenty of fish and seafood on the menu, as expected from the location, but also an unusual selection of Australian wagyu and Japanese Kobe beef.
Summary
“Interesting food with a great view of Emsworth Harbour” has underpinned the longevity of this well-known restaurant-with-rooms that sits right on the water. Gary & Martyna Pearce have run it for five years now and provide a variety of eating options, with a contemporary spin on the menus. As well as the obligatory tasting menus, there are set and à la carte options, of which the latter – alongside more ‘haute’ combinations – has a selection of top-quality steaks of which the headline is a 500g Australian Wagyu Tomahawk for £120.
Summary
In 2019, locally born chef Gary Pearce and his wife Martyna took over this well-established restaurant-with-rooms right on Emsworth harbour from Ramon & Karen Farthing, who had developed it into one of the South Coast’s better-known dining options over two decades. Gary’s “complex and innovative cooking” – honed in top kitchens including Le Champignon Sauvage in Cheltenham and Belgium’s De Wulf – scored consistently well this year, if on somewhat limited feedback.
Summary
This “reliably good restaurant” with “excellent seafood” overlooking Emsworth harbour has undergone something of a renaissance in recent years. Long one of the top spots on the South Coast, it is now owned and run by chef Gary Pearce and his wife Martyna. Gary trained here under former owners Ramon & Karen Farthing, and took over 20 years later in 2019 when the Farthings retired, having honed his skills at Cheltenham’s Le Champignon Sauvage and at Belgium’s famous De Wulf.
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47 South St, Emsworth, PO10 7EG
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £31.50 | £36.50 |  |
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| Dinner | £31.50 | £36.50 | |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 90.00 | Always available | 8 |
Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £23.80 | £35.50 | £11.00 | £16.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £4.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
47 South St, Emsworth, PO10 7EG
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑4:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑12 am |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑4:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑12 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑4:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑12 am |
| Friday | 12 pm‑4:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑12 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑4:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑12 am |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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