"IF YOU'VE EVER HAD FRESH FISH THIS GOOD, WELCOME BACK !!!"
Sunil Sood, Proprietor

The Lemon Sole Seafood Restaurant is the South's first Pick Your Own Seafood and Fish Restaurant, as recommended in the 2007 and 2008 Michelin Guide has a long established name that combines a fine welcome, fine dining and fine atmosphere. A popular venue for intimate dinners, business lunches or a large celebration, its not all about the delights of the sea, there is an impressive, imaginative menu to cater for all your guests to enjoy.

Alternatively you could venture down the steps and past the natural water well to the recently refurbished 18th century Annie Crofts Wine Cellar and Bistro. Just the place to have to a quiet drink, grab a bite to eat or celebrate with friends in this fascinating, candle lit, stone floored wine cellar. Both situated in a stunning original period building, in historic Old Portsmouth, these two very different venues will ensure you have a tasty, tantalising time whatever your reason for joining us.

Both Lemon Sole and Crofts are now owned and managed by Sunil Sood whose past pedigree includes working for prestigious brands such as Taj Group of Hotels, London and Mumbai, India; Harrods, Knightsbridge; Disneyland, Paris, France; Fortnum & Mason, Piccadilly, London; Bewley's of Ireland. The knowledge and experience gleaned from these establishments is reflected in the quality and service provided for you at the Lemon Sole & Crofts Wine Cellar and Bistro.

What the local newspapers say: A porthole of superb fish - "Excellent food and superb service at the Lemon Sole." - Uncover gem that is Croft's - "Service friendly and utterly professional" by Carol Godsmark, Food writer and Critic, The News, Portsmouth ..... "Lemon Sole - it's a culinary gem and great value for money" by Kate Thompson, Food writer and critic, The Daily Echo, Southampton....."Lemon Sole and Crofts has carved a name for itself as one of the best seafood restaurants in Hampshire. This is dining with a difference - where the choice is the catch of the day when it comes to the food, wine and the atmosphere. " by Claire Pitcher, Editor, Hampshire Life.