Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in North Norfolk

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Updated May 05, 2026

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in North Norfolk? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Michael's Bistro

4.9

4.9 (139)

£26 to £40

Bistro

Holt

About the restaurant

Welcome to Michael's Bistro, in the heart of Holt, our mission is to create a memorable dining experience by combining the finest Norfolk ingredients, Michael's travels, and a warm and inviting ambiance. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner, a family gathering, or a special celebration, we are here for you.

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Lucy

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious meal, as always. Really a cut above your average cafe/restaurant and I like it particularly because there's always a good choice of vegetarian meals. One of the patrons is vegetarian, which makes a huge difference.

Restaurant 1812

4.9

4.9 (60)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Stalham

About the restaurant

A contemporary take on British dining. Our five-course tasting menu is built around locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, crafted with care and precision. Thoughtful wine pairings and a refined setting complete the experience.

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keith

Dined on May 2, 2026

Our second visit to restaurant 1812 and it was just as the first, absolutely perfect. I’ve marked all aspects of this restaurant as five stars and I standby it. We have already started making plans for our next visit when we will be bringing our friends with us.

Rocky Bottoms

4.8

4.8 (2017)

£26 to £40

Seafood

Cromer

About the restaurant

Rocky Bottoms started out as an 1800s brick kiln with a purpose to fire bricks. Eventually the brick kiln was unable to compete with larger competitors and closed down after WW2. Since this time the brick kiln has offered itself as agricultural storage until it collapsed and stood derelict.

In 2008 the brick kiln’s potential and need of restoration was spotted by local fishing family; The Matthews. After years of love and attention, Rocky Bottoms, as we know it today was born. Our doors opened in May 2015, just in time for the start of the crab season. We deliver local shellfish from pot to plate in a laid back environment. Rocky Bottoms believes in enjoying the simpler things in life!

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Judy

Dined 4 days ago

Love Rocky Bottoms! The staff are amazing, friendly, helpful and fast service in spite of it being a busy lunchtime. I had crab salad with new potatoes - my salad was beautifully dressed and the whole meal was simple but absolutely perfect, just divine. My friends all had fish and chips which they all said were excellent. Keep up the good work!

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Popular dish

Oysters

Popular dish

Fish and Chips - 2150

Popular dish

Small seafood platter served warm

Gibsons Cromer

4.8

4.8 (85)

£25 and under

English

Cromer

About the restaurant

Gibson’s Bistro is a small family run business serving the very best Norfolk produce to create fresh tasty dishes whilst staying true to a traditional Bistro.
Gibson’s Bistro will be using only the freshest locally sourced produce to support local businesses within the area, thus creating a strong community and togetherness.

Located in the vibrant seaside town of Cromer, Emilie and Matt are a Husband and Wife team who are ready and waiting with the warmest welcomes. They are passionate about great service and fantastic food.

Matt has worked as a chef in award winning restaurants and hotels for over 25 years. In that time he has seen the catering industry change and grow. He has taken this opportunity to open a small family run business to showcase the abundance of Norfolk ingredients at his disposal, using his experience and talent.

Emilie and Matt will be serving exciting brunch, lunch and dinner with a great selection of coffee, tea, cakes and pastries.

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Janet

Dined 5 days ago

Tuesday Tapas night. Delicious food, excellent service, affordable prices.

The Glaven Bistro

4.8

4.8 (64)

£25 and under

British

Holt

About the restaurant

The Glaven Bistro opened in December 2023 as the food & drink venue on The Bayfield Estate in Glandford near Holt showcasing the very best of local produce from Norfolk

Set in a lovingly converted carrot barn in the heart of the Bayfield Estate in Glandford, we’re a family-run, dog-friendly bistro that’s the perfect place for great food, excellent coffee, music, art and enjoying all that North Norfolk has to offer.

From breakfast after walking your dog around the 5km circular route, taking you through the most beautiful North Norfolk countryside, to lunch or coffee and cake, after pottering around the amazing independent businesses at 'The Barns' on the estate, there’s so much to explore in our little slice of Norfolk.

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Tina

Dined 4 days ago

I love this place, it has the same chilled ambience as the cafe before this. I cant fault the service, everyone was very helpful and went the extra mile. Food was ok, didnt order anything that blew me away for the prices, but thats North Norfolk. I would come back again.

The Lodge at Salhouse

4.7

4.7 (1937)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Salhouse

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Lodge at Salhouse, we are a family run pub occupying a charming 19th century vicarage. The pub has recently been renovated, including comfortable bedrooms set in seven acres of countryside garden.

We are fortunate to be surrounded by the picturesque Norfolk Broads, while Salhouse boasts numerous scenic walks for both guests and four-legged friends to enjoy.

The neighbouring village of Wroxham provides plentiful amenities including a department store, local shops and cafes, and is popular with holidaymakers wishing to hire boats - we would all agree that one of the best ways to experience the Broads is on the water!

Norfolk also boasts 90 miles of award-winning coastline, with lots of variety to explore. From sandy beaches and rugged cliffs to salt marshes, there really is a beach for everyone! Here at the Lodge our closest stretch of beach is only a half-hour drive away.

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Bridget

Dined 2 days ago

This was the first time we had been to Salhouse Lodge and we definitely were not disappointed. Menu choice was excellent, food excellent and staff very friendly. Will certainly return.

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4.6

4.6 (391)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Fakenham

About the restaurant

‘Great British food in a striking riverside mill’

A true hidden gem, Sculthorpe Mill is a breath taking pub buried in the heart of the glorious Norfolk countryside built atop the River Wensum. Originally a watermill dating back to 1757, it has been lovingly restored by sisters Siobhan and Caitriona Peyton and they have created a haven for foodies and pub lovers alike, as well as one of the best pub gardens in Norfolk. This is a stunning contemporary dining pub, complete with chic bedrooms and a menu of expertly crafted modern British dishes.

Sculthorpe Mill’s seasonal menu changes regularly to make the most of Norfolk’s bountiful produce and all our core ingredients are locally sourced, foraged from land and sea before being passionately turned into award-winning dishes.

Come spring and summer, our garden is the ideal pace to enjoy an evening meal alfresco, or even just a crisp glass of rosé as you listen to the rush of the river or the buzzing of bees in the flower garden.

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SARAHGold

Dined 5 days ago

The most beautiful place with delicious food, lovely waiters and waitresses, stunning garden by the river when warm and cosy dining rooms if eating inside. Just the most perfect spot A very good wine menu too.

The Pigs Edgefield

4.5

4.5 (4354)

£26 to £40

British

Holt / Edgefield

About the restaurant

The Pigs believe in good, honest food done properly. Chefs champion British flavours, Norfolk produce and seasonal ingredients, from the classic Three Pigs belly of pork to fresh, ever-changing dishes that let quality speak for itself. With plenty of room inside and outdoor seating (covered and uncovered) for those glorious Norfolk days, there’s always a perfect spot to settle in.

The menu’s packed with local character and something for everyone, including vegetarian, dairy-free and low-gluten options.

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Lynn

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely venue and very friendly and efficient staff. Nice atmosphere. Food was very good and although slightly more expensive than some of the nearby pubs it was worth it. Would definitely recommend.

Three Swallows

4.5

4.5 (439)

£25 and under

Pub

Blakeney

About the restaurant

A charming village pub nestled in the small market town of Holt, just a short drive from the un-touched Norfolk coastline. This coastal gem offers a quintessential British menu coupled with classic beverages, all of which can be enjoyed in our styling, traditional country setting.

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Kevin

Dined 6 days ago

Another lovely meal at the 3 Swallows. Great range on the menu and a very good specials menu.

The White Heron, Brundall

4.5

4.5 (15)

£26 to £40

British

Brundall

About the restaurant

Stylish and recently refurbished pub by the River Yare, offering a wide range of food and drinks and pet friendly!

Kitchen serving food 7 DAYS A WEEK - with delicious roasts on a Sunday.

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Sue

Dined on Apr 24, 2026

Lunch with family. 2 extra people, 1 baby, high chair. no problem. staff attentive

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