5 Best Restaurants in Skegness

Eptons is a traditional fish and chip restaurant on Skegness High Street. Established in 1894, it’s been run by the Epton family since 1929 and is the oldest fish and chip place in the town. There’s no wait staff service, but tables and condiments are provided for those who wish to eat in.

From its premises on “Chip Pan Alley”, diners can enjoy a classic plate of British seaside fare. Order a piece of battered haddock served with thick cut chips made from locally grown Lincolnshire potatoes and a generous helping of mushy peas.

San Rufo’s Italian is a successful family-run restaurant in the centre of Skegness. Alongside locals and holidaymakers, the place has also hosted visiting celebrities such as Peter Andre and Dick & Dom. The menu’s traditional and the portions are generous.

There’s a wide choice of pasta dishes, including tortellini spinaci, spaghetti al pomodoro, tagliatelle ai gamberoni and penne al forno. Among the meat choices are Italian classics such as veal Milanese and chicken alla valdostana. Save room to indulge in desserts such as their creamy tiramisu.

The Courthouse is a light and airy restaurant occupying a corner plot on Roman Bank and Ida Road. The building dates from 1929 and has distinctive arched windows and plenty of architectural detail. As the name suggests, it was formerly used as a courthouse and police station.

This past life is referenced in the burger menu, with options such as Silence in Court, a beef pattie loaded with bacon, egg and cheese; Order Order, containing battered chicken; or Contempt of Court, a vegetarian burger accompanied by salad. Don’t be tempted to skip out with paying the bill as there’s still a jail cell on the premises.

Steak n Stuff is a haven for meat lovers and is just a few hundred metres from the beach. This place serves a wide range of dishes including popular cuts of steak such as ribeye, sirloin, rump, fillet and T-bone. Sizzling skillets pair king prawns or strips of steak or chicken with sautéed onions, peppers and mushrooms.

Come back for Sunday lunch, where favourites including beef, pork, lamb and turkey are served with the traditional accompaniments of mash and roast potatoes, parsnips, stuffing, Yorkshire pudding and heaps of seasonal vegetables.

Tarantino’s is helmed by experienced Lincolnshire restaurateur Ettore Somma. As an Italian who hails from Campania, food is his passion as well as his business and that’s reflected on the plate.

Begin with one of a wide selection of starters, such as aromatic cozze (mussels) al vino blanco, crispy bruschetta with smoked salmon and cream cheese or an insalata tricolore with avocado, tomatoes and mozzarella. Multiple types of pasta coated in flavoursome sauces, several risottos and a choice of authentic meat and fish dishes round off the menu.