The Escapist in Chichester

Incredible service and knowledge on coffee. Do not miss this perfect coffee spot when visiting Chichester! I know I won’t be 😊

It's always a delight to eat their food! Had there October special halloumi avocado lemon oil salad and spiced lamb served in a flat bread 😋 with extra chilli's. Was amazing 👏

I am writting this on behalf of my husband.... Tried the brownie. Being a brownie buff I love to find new brownies. I must say this one was quite unconventional... however! This was truly delicious and one of the best brownies I have ever had. I am dissapointed I only got one. The gentleman that baked them is a trur master. Thank you kind sir

After so many meals allhave been fantastic. Sadly it's coming to an end our favourite food and bar are coming to an end. However brother and birthday sister had the most fantastic evening. We all wish you well from the matteys and Hendries enjoy 😉 have a rest. Keep in touch xx

We've had several meals here recently, lunch and dinner, and since last leaving a review. Most recently lunch on New Year's Eve. All have been very good. The menu is quite extensive and is well balanced for options, both starters and mains. The mains include being able to choose beef, pork or lamb at the butchers and have it cooked for you; an unusual option. The menu is available on-line, with prices. For starters the rillettes/pates and the cheese souffle are very good. The venison haunch steak is a firm favourite as is the so called bouillabaisse. I say "so called" as, according to the Michelin Guide Vert (and others), a true bouilabaisse must always include rascasse; having had many in the south of France I agree. Rascasse is the Provencal scorpion fish, with it's unique flavour; unfortunately almost impossible to buy in the UK. Conger eel and particularly lots of saffron are also very important. All that said, the fish stew is an excellent dish; perhaps it should be called "Cheats Bouillabaisse" as in the 'Hamlyn Super Soups' recipe book!! For your consideration. We have yet to try a breakfast but they sound appetising! New Year's Eve was very busy with the large restaurant virtually full. However the service was prompt, efficient and friendly as there were sufficient serving staff. Two starters, two mains with sides, one dessert, coffees and soft drinks £90; service not included but an option on the card machine. The toilets are spacious, modern, well equipped and clean - excellent. The one critcism, made before, is that this is a very noisy restaurant; a pity. Lots of hard surfaces like a canteen. it would b good to get an accoustic engineer to recommend readily available noise mitigation needs. That would make for a more relaxed and enjoyable dining experience. Please take this issue seriously! The Food Standards Agency Hygiene Rating is very important to us following a food poisoning incident elsewhere several years ago; but we remain sensitive to the risk. I can't find their rating on the FSA website; a staff member said that it is a 5, the top score. If so, that is excellent. Also, strangely, they do not put the usual decal on the door; why not adverise this achievement? Please consider. The Grazing Rooms has come close to being our "go-to" restaurant!!