The Quarterdeck at the Nare

The Nare hotel overlooks a beautiful sandy beach but has many attractions of its own, not least its two restaurants, the Dining Room (see entry) and The Quarterdeck restaurant. The latter is the more informal of the two, but still smart, with a yachting theme to match the majestic sea views ('J-class' yachts to be precise). There's polished teak, floor-to-ceiling windows, square rails and yachting prints on the walls, plus a wonderful terrace so you can breathe in the sea air while taking in the watery vista. The kitchen does not ignore the fabulous produce pulled from the local waters, while also sourcing meat and vegetables from local supply lines. Start perhaps with pan-fried breast of wood pigeon with a parsnip and vanilla purée, beetroot two ways and elderflower dressing - a well-judged, confident beginning. Main course might bring forth fillet of turbot, imaginatively served with an oxtail hash, purple sprouting broccoli and horseradish cream, and to finish, a classic tarte Tatin. This is confident modern cooking.