Côte Chichester

You're walking down South Street towards the Cathedral and you need somewhere that feels both special and genuinely relaxed. Côte delivers exactly that—it's got the warm wood and zinc-topped bar of a real Parisian brasserie, without any of the pretension that sometimes comes with French dining. The kitchen knows what it's doing with their steak (cooked properly, sliced properly), and they nail the sort of dishes that should feel simple but rarely do: duck confit, moules marinière, proper béarnaise. It's the kind of place locals book for anniversaries but equally pop into for a casual lunch.