Radisson Blu Hotel, Bristol

You're here for the view as much as the food – floor-to-ceiling windows frame Bristol's floating harbour while you work through a menu that plays things refreshingly safe. The dining room feels more sophisticated than most hotel restaurants, with comfortable banquettes and that particular kind of attentive service that makes you feel properly looked after. The kitchen knows its audience: expect well-executed classics rather than culinary fireworks, with steaks that arrive exactly as ordered and fish dishes that let quality ingredients speak for themselves. It's the sort of place that works equally well for impressing clients over lunch or marking anniversaries without the fuss of trendier spots.