10 Great Restaurants in Jersey

Samphire is a Michelin-starred brasserie which goes all out on local luxury. The menu takes its inspiration from the island, featuring Jersey black bream and Jersey scallops, plus cauliflower risotto, beef Rossini, and fish fresh from the market. Delicate and creative desserts include coconut delice and pear pain perdu.

Come for an indulgent breakfast, and sink into plush velvet chairs while you enjoy strawberry and white chocolate pancakes, or Exmoor Royal Oscietra caviar with blinis. Samphire's roof terrace, surrounded by greenery, has its own shorter menu of oysters, caviar, smoked salmon, and fish and chips.

Ocean Restaurant is a luxurious gourmet restaurant inside the Atlantic Hotel on Jersey’s west coast. Its local seafood is outstanding, ranging from pan-roast brill fillet with Exmoor caviar to confit smoked salmon and Jersey crab with basil mayonnaise. The menu varies widely, as guest chefs from all over the country regularly work in the kitchen.

Opt for the Market Menu which changes daily to highlight fresh local ingredients or the Celebration Menu for a 4-course feast. There are also special menus for vegetarians, vegans and children. Ocean Restaurant's best seats are on the terrace, which has a pool and palm trees, as well as views of surrounding gardens and the ocean.

The original branch of Jersey Crab Shack (2 outlets are in Gorey and St Helier) commands a breathtaking view through its huge windows. Soft white sand gives onto blue seas and the 15th-century Fisherman’s Chapel. The terrace is furnished with brightly painted benches, while the inside is decorated with striped wallpaper.

The star of the show is crab, served in California-style tacos, Vietnamese bánh mì, poutine, linguine or fritters. You can also enjoy king prawns, chilli squid, burgers, and several creative veggie options. Naturally, the dessert menu revolves around ice cream, either in a sundae or affogato with espresso.

Number 10 Restaurant & Bar has built a reputation for providing interesting and original dining experiences in Jersey. Menus change frequently to incorporate as many seasonal and local ingredients as possible. Try a little bit of everything with the 8-course tasting menu, which can feed the whole table.

Standouts include tempura Jersey oyster, Angus sirloin with wild garlic caesar, and local padron peppers served with cod’s roe. Have a pre-dinner cocktail at the cosy basement bar – we love the mezcal and basil sour and Old Fashioned flavoured with pine.

Salty Dog Bar & Bistro has an unmistakably nautical vibe, decorated with driftwood and surfing photos. Set on the waterfront at St Aubin’s, it’s popular for outdoor dining on its huge terrace during summer, but visit in winter to dine al fresco while cosied up to patio heaters.

The menu mixes local ingredients with inspiration from across Asia. Standout dishes include Thai spicy beef salad, Indian aloo tiki crab cakes, and Mexican king prawns in chipotle sauce. The dessert cocktail menu playfully combines drinks and dessert to create espresso martinis, blueberry-flavoured cocktails and a ‘Chocolate Toblerone’ with vanilla vodka.

Le Moulin de Lecq is steeped in history and atmosphere. Housed in a former watermill dating back to the 12th century, its dining room boasts traditional oak beams. Behind the bar, you can see the original watermill gears. Try a glass of the house’s own Moulin Wheel Ale, made by the local Liberation Brewery.

The food is solid pub fare, featuring classics like beer-battered fish and chips, flame-grilled gammon steak, beef and ale pie, and several burger options. Just about everything is child-friendly, from the ‘younger diners’ menu to the outdoor adventure playground. For adults, the upstairs games room has pool tables, darts and board games.

Bohemia Bar & Restaurant is a Michelin-starred restaurant within The Club Hotel & Spa. Kick off your night with a drink on its roof terrace, where mint and sage are grown for the kitchen. The cocktails are all twists on classics, including Pear Bellinis, spiced rum Old Fashioneds, and rose-flavoured martinis.

The menu focuses on turning local ingredients into sensational meals. Expect dishes like foie gras parfait with duck fat brioche, Wye Valley asparagus with garlic purée, and Jersey crab with apple textures. Opt for the ‘Surprise Menu’ to discover the pick of the restaurant’s dishes as chosen by the chef.

Château La Chaire occupies Château La Chaire Hotel, a former country mansion surrounded by blooming gardens and beautiful woodland. The intimate oak-panelled dining room feels steeped in history, while the conservatory and sun terrace offer delightful garden views.

The menu revolves around fresh Jersey seafood, with seared local scallops, turbot fillet, and butter-poached lobster firm favourites. Local ingredients also take centre stage in the black butter parfait and homemade ice creams. The traditional afternoon tea is a real treat, with scones served with Jersey black butter and house-made strawberry jam.

Feast Restaurant does a little bit of everything, making it one of the most popular restaurants for families in Jersey. It's an eclectic restaurant overlooking Gorey Harbour, with a sizeable menu combining British classics with global dishes. We highly recommend its cider-battered cod, red massaman curry, St Louis glazed pork rib, and spicy Spanish patatas bravas.

The wine list is also vast, covering Italian proseccos, South African merlot, and New Zealand riesling. For cocktail lovers, try the pink granite gin, which is distilled on Jersey and flavoured with grapefruit, local raspberries and pink peppercorns.

Banjo is a European brasserie in one of St Helier’s most remarkable buildings, a renovated Victorian gentleman’s club. The historic brasserie and dining room are splendidly decorated with plush leather chairs, gilt-edged mirrors and period-inspired wallpaper. In the bar, full-size trees grow under a glass atrium.

The menu roams from Europe to Asia and beyond. Standout dishes include Burgundy snails with garlic butter, Vietnamese duck salad, Indonesian beef curry, aubergine tikka masala, and British beef burger with streaky bacon. Dishes pair beautifully with a glass of Argentinian malbec, French chardonnay or 20-year-old Portuguese port.