Reviews in South Shields

Lovely food and great service. The black pudding and belly pork starter was amazing. Lovely fresh fish. The menu is excellent, as is the vegan and vegetarian one. I asked for my leek sauce without bacon and that wasn't a problem. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal.

Amazing food the staff were on point made us feel very welcome cant wait to go back

Good food friendly staff nice atmosphere

Food was beautiful staff amazing very friendly would highly recommend got to be the best sunday dinners around

My brother was visiting for the day & The Harbour Lights was my first choice. Food was absolutely delicious with very good portions. Staff very friendly & it's a lovely place to enjoy a meal. Highly recommend The Harbour Lights.

Last night we visited the Harbour Lights for their steak night, which we have been meaning to try. They do a deal for 3 steaks with trimmings, a glass of wine or a pint for £35. For a supplement of £7 per meal you can upgrade to a t-bone or there’s a tomahawk option. They also offer their usual menu and specials. We decided on the t-bone. Because we having large cuts, we decided to skip starters and go straight to mains. We ordered onion rings and peppercorn sauce as extras. When the food arrived it looked like a food challenge! The steaks were huge and we had opted for potatoes so they arrived with mushrooms, tomatoes, a bowl of potatoes salad and slaw, and a large bowl of veg to share. The potion of onion rings was enormous and they were like bicycle wheels! The steaks were perfectly cooked, caramelised on the outside and pink and juicy inside. Nicely seasoned without being over salted. The potatoes were perfect, nicely boiled so they were fluffy inside, although I couldn’t manage mine. Everything was perfect. My only ‘criticism’ is that portions are so big, there’s no hope of desert! Between us we had one pint of lager and two glasses of wine. The bill came to around £57 which was amazing value. This pub is always warm and welcoming and the staff are brilliant. Nothing is too much bother and they advise well on food when asked. We have had Sunday lunch regularly, Saturday visits, weeknight impromptu meals and steak night and this place is consistently excellent. We feel comfortable in the friendly atmosphere and have never had a meal that wasn’t excellent. I highly recommend the Harbour Lights for a warm welcome and great food.

Excellent service, 3rd visit here and each time has been faultless, even though it was busy the staff were very attentive, welcoming and friendly! New fave spot

Lovely food and staff can’t fault it definitely back for more

As always the food is excellent. You can choose whether you want certain items or not and the service is brilliant. Great place to eat and the prices are first class.

My daughter and I had our lunch on Monday 23/2/26 and had a lovely time, staff are all so friendly and helpful service is quick and efficient our food was incredible HUGE portions i had chicken parmessan and my daughter had rump steak both were absolutely beautiful. Home cooked chips are the best we will definately return great place great people exceptional value for money

Second visit for Sunday lunch and was not disappointed. Table booked for 12.15 and aeeiv s on time. Shown to table and ordered drinks and meal and was eating by 12.20. Opted for the rump beef which was absolutely gorgeous and my wife went for the feather blade beef which she said was equally as nice. Altogether a lovely meal in lovely surroundings served by very polite and efficient staff. My new favourite place to eat.

Keeping up their Number 1 on best restaurants in South Shields takes some doing but is well deserved. We enjoyed both of our mains and service was excellent as ever. Had to book as it’s that popular.

Had a lovely two course Sunday dinner. Very nice with excellent attentive service received. Highly recommended!

Fab place great food and very friendly staff

Was down from Glasgow to see family and we had a lovely lunch at The Harbour Lights. Staff are excellent - even called me to check I had the right Harbour Lights and not the one near Glasgow :-) We had a reserved table and I would recommend that you book in advance as they were really busy. Staff were attentive and friendly... food was tasty and good sized portions. The fish and chips and steak pie and chips were our choices... all get thumbs up :-) Will definitely be back next time I'm in South Shields.

A lovely warm welcome by very friendly staff , and the fire on a cold Friday night was an a lovely surprise, we call for steak night and it was fabulous with pepper sauce and the chips delicious . Jam sponge pudding and custard for afters, (with two spoons )all the food was excellent, we would recommend it , husband was pleased with the beer too.

Lovely welcoming place. Service is excellent, food is hot and fresh. Plenty of choice. Would highly recommend to everyone.