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Llandudno, even in its wildest moments, would not claim to be the culinary Ludlow of the Welsh seaboard, which makes it all the more refreshing when someone of the ilk of Don and Gill Hadwin materialises into the community and creates the sort of success which The Seahorse has become, only a few minutes walk from the Promenade.

Not only does the restaurant offer food of a very high standard, under their guidance a warm and friendly atmosphere has been created within which customers can relax and enjoy dishes from a cuisine that draws from across the world. Upstairs in another dining room they have created a coffee house scenario, which we shall return to later. In the restaurant there is a wide level of expectancy as the menu responds to the seasons and what is locally available, something the Hadwins are very strong about, believing that wherever possible the immediate community should benefit from their enterprise.

Quite apart from that the local produce is of a high standard, and it more than likely that on your first visit you will recognize some of the flavours of years past; flavours that tend to be overcome all too often by modern methods of rearing and producing.

Amongst the starters which regularly feature expect to find spicy Thai style salad of pan-fried beef with chillies, sweet soy and coriander on marinated bean sprouts; seared scallops with a lemon and saffron sauce, or Mediterranean fish soup, a favourite the world over.

Duck has become a major growth item in the menus of the Britain, no longer mainly the property of the Chinese restaurant menu, but interestingly they have clung to some of the habits they acquired there, so at The Seahorse pan-fried Gressingham duck breast is served with a sweet Thai plum sauce. It would be dereliction of duty not to savour some of the superb Welsh lamb to be found or the whole grilled local lobster served with either garlic butter or thermidor sauce.

Some restaurants have puddings, other go for desserts, but at The Seahorse they have 'hand-crafted' after dinner indulgences, all of which are made in their own kitchens. There is the traditional hot toffee pudding, served with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream, or a delicious Italian double chocolate torte, freshly baked and served with vanilla ice cream. A cup of after dinner coffee helps in rounding off the meal in style.

The wine list has been compiled by somebody who knows their way around and whilst most bottles hover round the £20 - £30 mark there are some more expensive bins at prices that will make your day. House wines are very well priced and at £3.95 a large glass cannot be faulted. In the coffee house look for tea for all tastes and on the bakery menu keep an eye open for the local delicacy, bara brith, delicious scones with jam, and large slices of fruit flapjack.

Open 7 days per week from 4.30pm onwards. Check on their attractive and well set-out Website for details of events, including Thai nights and Italian and French evenings, even a Great British Evening; whilst they normally take last orders at 9.00 pm, they do sometimes close earlier if it is quiet. Please note that they do not take reservations on e-mail, the facility is only for enquiries.

Llandudno has always been a great holiday spot for the British, with a warm, balmy climate, acquiring en route Victorian and Edwardian elegance, a cable tramway to the top of the Great Orme and a reputation as Wales's largest resort. And, if you are feeling the pangs of hunger, where better to head for there than The New Mediterranean Restaurant where Ibo, the Chef/Owner, and his team are braced to cope calmly with ozone-fuelled appetites; Ibo was Head Chef in a fish restaurant serving 250 covers when he was 15 so he can afford to be calm some years later.

Two magnificent sandy beaches ensure there is room for all and a variety of attractions, some of which exploit the town's geology and geography leave plenty to do for those who want more than a sand-bunny holiday.

Whatever their pursuits people love to eat and drink, particularly when on holiday. People whose normal idea of breakfast is a half burnt piece of toast with peanut butter off the corner of the kitchen table, if they're lucky, as they head for the door at speed find themselves surrounded by splendour and comfort and a large Welsh (of course) breakfast. Splendidly incapacitated by such unaccustomed largesse they sally forth to do their thing, the exertions of which are likely to instil thoughts of lunch from about 12 noon onwards.

With a menu that encompasses the Mediterranean in the widest sense it's hardly surprising to find generous homage paid towards the fruits of the sea, and whitebait and king prawns vie with New Zealand mussels, whole sardines and a multitude of other fish including black bream, red snapper, sea bass and plaice. Seafood kebabs involve white fish, silver javelin and tiger prawns baked in garlic butter served with choice of salad, rice, vegetables or French fries.

A Mediterranean mixed grill comes out fighting with sirloin steak, chicken breast, lamb's liver, Turkish sausage, lamb kebab, mushrooms and tomatoes. A rich aromatic casserole of beef labouring under the name of stifado is absolutely delicious, but moussaka from Greece or veal scallops Milanese coated in bread crumbs, pan fried and served with spaghetti Napoli are well up in the popularity polls. Specials are a real feature; do keep an eye open for the unexpected, a response to the season perhaps?

Pizza, in ten different manifestations, makes a welcome appearance with wafer thin dough and the House special, the Arco Balleno, containing a touch of everything. A splendidly wide array of pasta leaves little to the imagination, but should there no ingredient to your liking, which is unlikely, let them know and they will probably shift the Great Orme to find it for you. At Llandudno they take great pride in the fact that most visitors make return trips, so much is there to do and see, but it seems to me that the eating experience at The New Mediterranean would be reason enough for returning.

A wine list hails from predictable quarters, with Spain and Italy bearing the main burden of supply, most in the price teens and only the champagnes over £20.

Have a look at their Website for further details and opening arrangements. And by the way where do you think many of those well-breakfasted and lunched people come to rest in the evenings? Check out The New Mediterranean - you read about it here.

In the seaside resort town of Llandudno, Carlo's Restaurant provides delicious Italian cuisine to visitors and residents, and has created a warm niche for itself as an eatery that caters to those who love traditional cuisine with modern outlook. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, dark wooden floors, chocolate brown leather chairs and the general sense of bonhomie that is so often found in Italian restaurants. Although they are only about a year old in Craig Y Don, they're well experienced in the ways of hospitality and the culinary arts.

A meal could begin with deep fried baby squid served with a garlic dip or maybe prawns and Marie Rose served with avocado. Move on to spaghetti marinara if you are a seafood aficionado or a traditional risotto with diced fillet steak. Other tasty options could include vitello marsala or fillet steak simmered in Amarone wine sauce. Finish with a mascarpone trifle. The predominantly Italian wine list offers a variety of eclectic choices.

The beautifully romantic Osborne's Café and Grill is a stunning dining room in the high Victorian style with fluted pillars that soar past the black walls and lace curtains. The crystal chandeliers and candlelit setting soften the ambience to one of genteel elegance, while the period fireplace brings warmth. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal and is also considered one of the most romantic settings in the vicinity.

The restaurant serves diverse modern brasserie classics and is perfect whether one wants to have a light or a hearty meal. The menu which changes seasonally offers a whole spectrum, from the humble fish and chips served Osborne style, to the elegant Covey valley lamb shank served with ratatouille and basil.

The first Fat Cat Café Bar opened in Bangor, North Wales in 1992 and since then the group has been steadily expanding to meet the demands of the increasingly discerning customer. They run ten café bars in London, the Midlands, Wales and the North West, and are known to maintain high standards in food and service.

In order to remain at the forefront of café bar culture, a number of their sites have been refurbished during the past year. All outlets offer just the right environment to relax - with comfortable leather sofas and private booths. Large projection screens show live sporting events and wi-fi is available free of charge.

Food is served all day, seven days a week and menus change monthly with each outlet playing host to events and offers like ladies nights, two courses for £10.95 all day Sunday to Wednesday and specials menus in the restaurant on Friday and Saturday evenings. Music policy depends on the time of day, ranging from classic background to uplifting dance at weekend nights.

The breakfast menu offers, among other choices, the typical English Fat Cat breakfast. The all day menu is extensive and has good choices, and is best known for sandwiches that include crispy chicken focaccia, smoked haddock rarebit and lamb tandoori naan.

Amongst the starters, expect to find grilled chorizo salad, potato skins and homemade fishcakes. If you like to keep it simple, the rustic chilli con carne is a good option - you could also add a bowl of nachos to it. Mains could offer beer battered haddock and chips, and favourites like bangers and mash, char-grilled salmon fillet or spinach and black olive gnocchi.

There are popular desserts like chocolate and apricot torte and Italian lemon cake for those wanting to give their meal a sweet end.

A large selection of wines, spirits, bottled products, cocktails and cask conditioned ales makes up their wine menu. The list also mentions liqueur coffees and non-alcoholic beverages.