7 of the best places in Norfolk our team ate at in 2024

1. The Hero, Burnham Overy Staithe 

Amy Mackrill, live team reporter, said: "Over the summer I visited The Hero for a late lunch after a trip to the beach.

"I opted for a dish from the specials board - lobster served with parmesan fries, saffron aioli and a fresh salad made with local Blakeney leaves.

"The food was lovely and the pub had a nice, relaxed atmosphere with friendly and attentive staff."

Crumble Crib's vanilla creme brulee custard with mince pie filling (Image: Newsquest)

2. Crumble Crib, Sheringham

Donna-Louise Bishop, deputy news editor, said: "There is something for everyone and the fillings change throughout the year.

"The toppings are absolutely divine - there is a vegan option too and a loyalty reward card. What is not to love?"

A pork chop from the Elk Room at The Gunton Arms (Image: Newsquest)

3. The Gunton Arms, Thorpe Market 

Louisa Baldwin, what's on editor, said: "This award-winning gastropub in the middle of a deer park is a truly special spot.

"Chef Stuart cooks venison, beef and pork chops over an open fire in the Elk Room, served with crispy goose fat roast potatoes.

"As well as serving delicious food, contemporary artwork adorns the walls and there are bedrooms if you want to turn your trip into a staycation." 

A pasta dish with mussels from The Corkscrew (Image: Newsquest)

4. The Corkscrew, Norwich

Richard Porritt, regional editor, said: "You don’t get to choose what you eat.

"You only discover what the menu is when you arrive and the whole place is the size of a bedsit. 

"But right now The Corkscrew is the best restaurant in Norwich and perhaps the whole of the East. 

"The food is beyond spectacular - and better than many of the lauded Norfolk greats - and the experience (Sam does everything from books to cooking) is incomparable. Utterly superb."

A burger meal from The Waggon and Horses (Image: The Waggon and Horses)

5. The Waggon and Horses, Griston

Jessica Long, live news editor, said: "I had never heard of this pub when my parents suggested a lunchtime visit, but it was well worth the trip to the village near Watton.

"The 18th-century building charmed me with its exposed beams and traditionally decorated bar.

"I was equally impressed by its extensive menu, which had everything you could want from a pub lunch but with a few twists.

"My hunter's chicken was perfectly cooked with a deliciously tangy BBQ sauce, which complemented the cheese and salty bacon perfectly, and I was getting food envy from all the dishes at the table."

Fish and chips from No1 Cromer (Image: Supplied by No 1)

6. No1 Cromer, Cromer

Georgina Taylor, audience development editor, said: "Sitting in the No1 Cromer restaurant, you are treated to delicious food, big portions and a great view of the sea.

"One of the most important things when ordering fish and chips is how good the batter is and it was spot on - crispy and nicely cooked."

Lunch from Nourish in Norwich (Image: Newsquest)

7. Nourish, Norwich

Emily-Rose Thompson, social media assistant, said: "Their menu is always changing with new and exciting specials, plus I like that they use lots of superfoods."