
Rock a Nore Kitchen
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About Rock a Nore Kitchen
On Rock-a-Nore Road in Hastings Old Town, among the fishing huts on the seafront, Rock a Nore Kitchen is a fish restaurant with no distinguishing amenities beyond its food. The cod Sicilian carbonara stands out as a named dish on the menu, alongside starters of whitebait and potted crab and a scallops starter. A daily fish special rotates through options such as sea bream, skate wing, and Dover sole, and panna cotta recurs as a dessert choice. Seating is limited, and the restaurant operates on a walk-in basis rather than taking reservations, though a table is not always guaranteed at busy times. It opens Thursday through Sunday and stays closed Monday to Wednesday.
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Menu & Prices
31 dishes · mains £7–24- Potted Crab£10.00
- Salmon Rillette£10.00
- Calamari£14.00
- Whitebait£9.00
- Beetroot Salmon£14.00
- Artichoke Mint Blushed Tomatoes£8.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention panna cotta, potted crab, sea bream special and scallops.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention panna cotta, potted crab, sea bream special and scallops.
Featured reviews
- NOMADO Store
“Very friendly staff and nice decor with a relaxed atmosphere. We had the sea bream (today’s special). The food was absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked and servings generous. Ingredients (fresh fish with roast vegetables) and the cooking method (olive oil) are a healthy option, a must for us because of dietary restrictions. We’ll be back!”
- C C
“We are so lucky to have a table from walk in. We ordered special of the day, sea bream, it tastes really fresh and yummy. The calamari as starter is heavenly and a pure joy to have. The Eton Mash, to end it as a dessert, is just perfect overall.”
- Jake Blundell
“We had such a lovely evening at Rock a Nore Kitchen. We’d wanted to visit for a while, and it definitely didn’t disappoint. The restaurant has such a cosy, intimate atmosphere with a lovely family feel. The service was impeccable. Our host was so welcoming, knowledgeable about the menu, and gave us a fantastic wine recommendation. She was attentive throughout the evening and made us feel really well looked after. The food was unreal. We started with the whitebait and potted crab, both of which were excellent. For mains, we had the cod and the Dover sole special, and they were honestly some of the best fish we’ve ever had. The sauce with the cod was incredible, the Dover sole was beautifully buttery, and the coffee panna cotta for dessert was one of the best we’ve ever had. Overall, we had a fantastic experience. The food was outstanding, the portions were generous, and it was amazing value for the quality. We’d definitely come back and would highly recommend it.”
- Graham Young
“Thoroughly recommended for extremely tasteful, well presented dishes freshly cooked. Great choice and thanks to Harry, our restaurant connoisseur who is better at selecting restaurants than crazy golf, that's for sure.”
- Fred Suckling
“Sunday lunchtime at the Rock a Nore Kitchen was a joy. We were lucky to walk in and get a table - booking recommended - for an excellent meal on Hastings Old Town seafront. We shared a white bait starter followed by the special skate wing and a cod Sicilian carbonara. Wonderfully fresh fish, great flavours and all paired with a delicious bottle of Sancere. Thank you to the wonderful chef owner and kind server for fuelling us up for exploring Hastings. Please like this review if you find it helpful.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
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- Saturday
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- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
Diners come for fresh fish from the daily specials, with the sea bream singled out twice as fresh and perfectly cooked, and the Dover sole, skate wing, lemon sole and cod also praised. Close behind are the starters. Whitebait, potted crab, scallops and calamari draw repeated mentions, and the panna cotta appears in several dessert accounts. Reviewers describe friendly service and generous portions, and one calls it a huge cut above most fish and chip places in Hastings. The criticisms are specific. One table found the ceviche well below standard, with fish too thick, a sauce too sweet and no citrus or spice, and it was the only dish left unfinished. Another found the seabass a touch overdone and says poor extraction left the room smelling of smoking oil, so hair and clothes reeked afterward. Reviewers describe a very small room, and some say booking is essential, though two diners say they were lucky to walk in and get a table.
Location
Restaurants near Rock a Nore Kitchen
- Old Town Fryer4.38440.2 mi
haddock and chips, crispy chunky chips, plaice
- Pizza Hour4.91061.6 mi£1–10
£5 collection pizzas, Texas BBQ pizza, stuffed crust pizza
- Ali's Kitchen - Hastings4.63543.3 mi£10–20Vegetarian options
lamb doner, chicken and lamb shish, lamb ribs
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock a Nore Kitchen | 4.7276 | — | £15–30 | panna cotta, potted crab, sea bream special |
| Old Town Fryer | 4.3844 | 0.2 mi | — | haddock and chips, crispy chunky chips, plaice |
| Pizza Hour | 4.9106 | 1.6 mi | £1–10 | £5 collection pizzas, Texas BBQ pizza, stuffed crust pizza |
| Ali's Kitchen - HastingsVegetarian options | 4.6354 | 3.3 mi | £10–20 | lamb doner, chicken and lamb shish, lamb ribs |
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