Burnt Orange
Burnt Orange is an all-day restaurant and bar at 59 Middle Street in central Brighton, run by the team behind The Coal Shed and The Salt Room. The focus is on wood-fired cooking and well-made cocktails, in a relaxed space that works for lunch, dinner or drinks later on.
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Burnt Orange
What it's about
The restaurant describes itself as a grown-up hangout that is open all day and into the evening. Much of the menu passes through the wood-fired oven and grill, giving dishes a smoky edge, and the bar side is taken as seriously as the kitchen.
Who's behind it
It comes from the same Brighton group as The Coal Shed, known for its steaks, and The Salt Room, the seafood restaurant on the seafront. If you have eaten at either, you can expect the same confident cooking in a more casual format. That background means the kitchen and bar draw on years of running busy Brighton restaurants. Because it is open all day, it is just as useful for a long lunch after the beach as for an evening with cocktails, and it is easy to drop in for a drink rather than a full meal.
Planning your visit
Middle Street runs between the seafront and the Lanes, so it is easy to fit in around shopping or a walk on the beach. Book for dinner, especially at weekends. Nearby, the Friends Meeting House is a quiet historic stop, and pubs such as the Seven Stars and The Walrus are close by for a drink before or after.
Highlights
- Wood-fired cooking
- Cocktail bar
- Open all day into the evening
- From the team behind The Coal Shed and The Salt Room
Good to know
- Book ahead for weekend dinners.
- Middle Street is between the seafront and the Lanes.
- Works for lunch, dinner or just drinks.
Frequently asked questions
Sources: bitesussex.com