There's so much great food and drink to shout about in Portsmouth and no one knows that more than the locals.
So after crunching dozens of votes from a snap Facebook poll, here are the venues some of our readers hold most dear – from French fries to fine dining.
Let us know if your favourite restaurant is on the list, or whether there’s any that we have missed out!
. Portsmouth's best 16 restaurants - according to readers
Four of the restaurants voted for by readers in a snap Facebook poll. Photo: 3rd party
. Umami Street Food - Elm Grove, Southsea
This street food haunt was suggested by multiple readers. It's rated 4.5 out of 5 on Google reviews, after 506 reviews. Photo: Google Street View
. The Briny - Clarence Esplanade, Southsea
This seafood restaurant whetted the appetite of multiple readers. It's rated 4.4 out of 5 on Google Reviews, after 554 reviews. Photo: -
. Shorties - Bellevue Terrace, Southsea
Known for American Burgers, char-grilled steaks and ribs, this venue was put forward by a number of readers. It's rated 4.2 out of 5 on Google Reviews, after 253 reviews. Photo: Malcolm Wells
. Sant Yago - Clarendon Road, Southsea
This tapas restaurant and cocktail bar was named by multiple readers. It's rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google Reviews, after 495 reviews. Photo: Malcolm Wells
. Sakura - Albert Road, Southsea
Multiple readers raved about the Japanese cuisine at Sakura. It's rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google Reviews, after 805 reviews. Photo: Google Street View
13. Algarve's Grill - Osborne Road, Southsea
We're into the top 3 restaurants voted for by readers now. This venue is rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google Reviews, after 758 reviews. Photo: Google Street View
14. Agora - Clarendon Road, Southsea
This was the second-best restaurant, according to our readers. It's rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google Reviews, after 447 reviews. Photo: JPIMedia
15. Restaurant 27 - South Parade, Southsea
This fine dining venue topped the list among readers who cast their votes. It's rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google Reviews, after 261 reviews. Photo: Malcolm Wells
16. Some honourable mentions
Each of these venues received votes from readers, but didn't quite make the top 15. Top row from left, O Sole Mio in Port Solent and Merchant House in Highland Road, Southsea. Bottom row from left, Abarbistro at The Camber, Old Portsmouth and Loch Fyne Seafood Bar and Grill at Gunwharf Quays. Photo: Other