5 Restaurants in Fareham

The south coast is a huge visitor destination and the thriving tourism economy is reflected in the number and range of restaurants in and around Fareham. If you love a great balti, you'll find plenty of Indian and south Asian restaurants offering spicy dishes for all palettes. If American food is more your thing, look out for steak houses and American-themed burger restaurants. There are also a number of excellent gastropubs that are ideal for families, as well as family-owned Italian restaurants that are perfect for a romantic meal for two. Looking for a sociable meal to share with colleagues after work? Why not head to a Chinese restaurant with a generous fixed menu or all-you-can-eat buffet.

Rancho Fareham in the town centre always gets great reviews. It's an Argentinian restaurant serving the finest imported steaks, prepared to perfection. Try the signature lomo de churrasco which is thinly-cut and spiralised beef fillet marinated with fresh herbs and parsley. There are plenty of vegetarian options, too, including sizzling fajitas packed with chargrilled peppers, onions, mushrooms and tomatoes. Another hot favourite is Lysses House Hotel in the town centre. It's an elegant Georgian building with a superb British menu prepared by award-winning chefs using the finest ingredients. Diners recommend the lamb rump with a tarragon and dijon mustard sauce, then hot toffee pudding drenched in fudge sauce for dessert.