This list features all 25 restaurants that scooped the awards based on reviews from Tripadvisor users.
Tripadvisor said: “Every year, we award travellers' favourite destinations, hotels, restaurants, and things to do around the world, based on reviews and ratings collected over 12 months.
“So our Travellers' Choice Awards Best of the Best winners are decided by you: real travellers from all over, sharing real opinions and stories.
“The 2026 winners are a celebration of everything we did last year—all the places we discovered and all the times we just said ‘yes’ to new adventures.”
The 25 Eastbourne restaurants are listed below in no particular order – did your favourite make it?
You can also find out more on the Tripadvisor website.
5. Gr/Eat Greek Cuisine
"The freshest ingredients, the finest cooking and a vast knowledge of Greek cuisine come together in a modern, stylish Greek restaurant providing food of exquisite taste, fit for the gods but without losing the family feel of the sort of Greek restaurant everyone enjoys on holiday." Photo: JON RIGBY / 07850 900673
6. Fig.
Fig. is an independent restaurant in Eastbourne, serving a seasonal tasting menu every Friday and Saturday evening. Located in the heart of Gildredge Park, we focus on thoughtful, ingredient-led cooking and warm, understated hospitality. Photo: Tripadvisor
7. Light at Towner
"Light is brought to you by the team at the Eight Bells in Jevington. We’ve collaborated with the Towner gallery to create a new top-floor restaurant and bar, with spectacular views and a whole new style of contemporary dining and socialising for Eastbourne." Photo: Tripadvisor
8. MALAYALAM Restaurant
"Our Mother's Cuisine from God's Own Country, Kerala. Malayalam, opened by entrenched food fanatics brings authentic rustic Kerala flare blended with exciting dining experience. New hot spot in East Sussex." Photo: JON RIGBY / 07850 900673