With Portsmouth being a city sat on the coast, there is no shortage of glorious food spots with sensational waterfront views that make you feel as though you are on holiday abroad. From The Briny to The Still and West, there is something for everyone – and just a short ferry ride away is Gosport which is equally packed with fabulous spots with sea views.
34 wonderful food spots with picturesque views:

1. Tides Cafe in Lower Quay, Fareham
Tides Cafe in Lower Quay, Fareham, is a stone's throw from the water and is such a popular choice amongst locals it underwent a refurbishment and a slight extension. Pictured is: (l-r) Charlotte Coles, Jackie Tribbeck, owner, and Ellie Rice. Picture: Sarah Standing (030924-808) Photo: Sarah Standing

2. The Deck, Emsworth Yacht Harbour
The Deck at Emsworth Yacht Harbour reopened under new management at the start of this year. The venue not only comes with marvellous views of the harbour, but it also has an outdoor seating area so customers can fully enjoy the summer months. Pictured is: Manager of The Deck Kate Hewitt. Picture: Sarah Standing (310125-1832) Photo: Sarah Standing

3. Salt Cafe, Portchester
Salt Cafe, in Portchester, is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the views after a walk on a summer's day. The cafe dishes up a range of brunch dishes and is open late on Friday nights for pizza. Pictured: Mia Rota, Lois Findlay, Ellie Greene, Emily Gregg and Janice Parrott Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habbs

4. The Briny, Southsea
The Briny, which is a family run restaurant, serves high quality food including fish dishes. It is a top notch restaurant that also comes with fantastic views of the sea. Photo: Mike Cooter