Côte Brighton

You'll find this polished French brasserie right in the thick of Church Street's restaurant strip, occupying a prime corner spot that catches both the pre-theatre crowd and late-night diners. The interiors stick to Côte's tried-and-tested formula – dark wood, brass fittings, and that particular brand of accessible Parisian chic that never quite feels authentic but works well enough for Brighton. What keeps this place consistently busy isn't groundbreaking cuisine, but solid execution across a menu that knows its audience. The steak frites arrives properly cooked, the moules marinière come in generous portions, and crucially for Church Street, they're open from breakfast through to 10pm most nights. It's the sort of reliable choice that works whether you're grabbing brunch before hitting the shops or need somewhere decent that can accommodate your fussy mother-in-law.