Eating in Cleethorpes

A couple of weeks ago we were in Lincolnshire to see the seals at Donna Nook (more on that later when I sort out the photos - see Donna Nook Seals) and during the week we went into Cleethorpes. On our last visit we ate up in the town, but Hilary remembered seeing a place down on the prom by the pier, so we parked overlooking the beach and went for a walk.

What we found was Boaters Beach. If you expect a restaurant on the prom next to the pier to be greasy chips and inedible burgers, think again! Their web site describes it as 'a unique eating experience in beautiful surroundings - right on the beach in Cleethorpes, N.E. Lincolnshire' - it ain't wrong. The special that day was 'beef casserole in a crusty cob with fried potatoes' (see pic) - it was in fact a small crusty loaf scooped out and filled with beef and veg. The beef gave in when it saw a knife. If there was a negative comment to make, it was that they had been slightly heavy with pepper for Hilary. Hilary had ordered it, but I had gone for the Fisherman's Platter. So I enjoyed her casserole and Hilary tucked into my Platter.

Good food, good price, nice place, and friendly staff who were interested in what they were doing - and that is a strong plus sign.