House of Tides
What is it? A Michelin-star restaurant in a historic building with an absolutely killer tasting menu.
Why go? This award-winning Newcastle restaurant is led by Kenny Atkinson, a familiar face on television, not least for his two wins on The Great British Menu. House of Tides does fine dining but without the pretension. Its tasting menu is understated and perfectly paired, with an emphasis on local and seasonal. Oh, and it's got four AA rosettes, too. High-end.
Saltwater Fish Company
What is it? Fish doesn’t get much fresher than this - unless it’s still swimming.
Why go? Pull up a stool at the Saltwater Fish Company’s counter in Fenwick’s Foodhall and prepare for more underwater adventures than Ariel. Or, at the very least, taste some sincerely beautiful seafood. Like all the best fish restaurants, they keep the recipes simple and let the natural flavors speak for themselves. We're talking ceviche, tartare and even croque monsieur. Darling, it’s better down where it’s wetter, as they say. High-end.
