Harvester Port Solent Portsmouth

You know what you're getting at this Port Solent outpost – it's Harvester, so there's that endless salad bar, chargrilled steaks, and the sort of dependable pub grub that keeps families coming back. The location does it favours though, perched on The Boardwalk with glimpses of the marina between bites of your mixed grill. It's not trying to be anything fancy, and that's exactly why it works. The kids can load up on as much coleslaw as they want from the salad cart while you nurse a pint and watch the boats bobbing about. Open from 9am daily, it catches the breakfast crowd before shifting into proper family dining territory. Yes, it's a chain, but sometimes you want somewhere reliable that won't break the bank or confuse your nan with foam and foraged samphire.