The 10 hottest restaurants in East Sussex that you've got to try in 2026 - and what customers had to say

As we welcome in the New Year we may be looking forward to experiencing new things - and for foodies that means new restaurants.

But when we say new, we mean restaurants that some of us may have never visited before, despite receiving plenty of praise from diners who have had the pleasure of enjoying a meal at them.

We have a guide to the most popular restaurants across East Sussex that you need to visit in 2026 - and what diners had to say about their experience.

The restaurants included come from OpenTable’s ‘Diner’s Choice’ list, which are the most booked in the county - updated in January 2026.