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Its stylish décor, contemporary fine dining and five star rating have put Andover House Restaurant on the local culinary map ever since its owners decided to transform their Victorian period home into a restaurant with rooms.

Offering a new dining experience in Great Yarmouth, it is a short walk away from the beach and the town centre. Serving modern British food, Andover House patrons can look forward to such dishes as duck spring rolls in a crispy pastry and nori casing served with hoi sin sauce, Thetford Forest venison served with oven roasted baby carrots, potato wedges, cauliflower and broccoli purée topped with a rich veal jus and hot apple spring roll served with crumble, caramel sauce, butterscotch crystals, vanilla cream and cinnamon foam.

Like a fading beauty stepping out of a salon transformed, after a recent refurbishment, Café Cru has just emerged, rejuvenated and looking more attractive than ever, with not only a new look, but a change of name as well. This stylish and warm restaurant is part of the family run Imperial Hotel in Great Yarmouth.

The management has taken advantage of this opportunity to introduce new dishes to the modern British menu. Their friendly service and commitment to quality, however, have remained unchanged. The style could be described as thoroughly up to date and yet the ambience is certainly still traditional. You will be treated imperially with silver service and food flambéed at your table, all of which seems to put the Great back into Britain.

At lunchtime, you could savour such delights as pan-fried lambs' liver with grilled bacon, baked tomato and onion gravy or locally caught longshore cod, hand cut chips and mushy peas. Expect to find country pâté served with plum chutney, baby gherkins and toasted brioche, and confit of Suffolk duckling, on a separate carte that features classics. You could start the weekend by selecting from their special Friday fish menu, which offers two courses and a glass of wine, all for a fixed price.

Baked ginger and apple pudding or citrus pancakes flambéed at your table are a great way to round off a meal. They also have an impressive selection of wines from various parts of the world, and their knowledgeable staff would be delighted to make recommendations that add a touch of class to your meal at Café Cru.

For over 80 years Harry Ramsden's Restaurants have become synonymous with their famous fish and chips. Almost as well known are their mushy peas, a British favourite. This group offers great food whether in their restaurants or as take aways.

They also have regular, kids' and express menus to suit every palate. There are set meals in various combinations as well as a la carte fare to select from. Some popular dishes are fishy bites, parsley fishcakes, scampi portions and chicken nuggets. They also have sausages, beef and chicken burgers and sandwiches.

The dessert menu includes spotted dick, cheesecakes and pies. They also offer a list of beers white, sparkling and red wines, liqueurs and beverages. Known for their consistent quality, tasty meals and efficient services, Harry Ramsden's is considered one of the world's best known fish and chips restaurant chain.

Inside this popular family run restaurant you will find spanking fresh fish from Lowestoft market; this is either cooked simply or with a sauce, but always served in generous portions. Combined with a warm welcome and friendly service from the Greek owners Christopher and Miriam Kikis, this makes a visit a thoroughly enjoyable and sensibly priced experience.

You can choose your fish from their cool cabinet with Dover sole, plaice, sea bass, monkfish, turbot, halibut, scallops, prawns, oysters and mussels normally on offer, as well as lobsters straight from the tank. Desserts include an excellent pavlova, Chris's famous cheesecake and homemade chocolates, while his renowned Christmas pudding is one of the great seasonal delights. Finally their wine list receives many plaudits, as it is relatively long and well chosen.