Wales is full of excellent restaurants and stunning coastlines and countryside.
And sometimes, you can be lucky enough to get delicious food *and* an amazing view.
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From restaurants perched on clifftops to those looking out over mountains, in no particular order these are the places where you'll enjoy the view as much as the food.
1. Coast, Saundersfoot
The award-winning Coast is just metres away from Coppet Hall beach so you'll be guaranteed views of both sea and sky, no matter what the weather.
Owned by the same team as the Michelin-starred Beach House, dishes on the menu include brill with coastal leaves and leeks and beef short rib with chanterelle mushrooms.
Where: Coppet Hall Beach Centre, Saundersfoot SA69 9AJ
2. Bryn Williams at Porth Eirias, Colwyn Bay
With his wealth of experience as one of Britain’s top chefs, Bryn Williams's beachfront bistro on the north Wales coast holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand and was named AA Restaurant of the year for Wales 2019/20.
The restaurant's big open space means you're treated to fabulous views of the beach, and some pretty sunsets too.
Where: Promenade, Colwyn Bay LL29 8HH
3. Beach House, Oxwich
With a stunning menu from Michelin-starred head chef Hywel Griffiths, the Beach House is the perfect place for an al fresco dinner watching the sunset over Oxwich Bay. Hwyel's cooking focuses on local Welsh produce so dishes include Oxwich Bay lobster and Gower salt marsh lamb. Here you can read our review.
Where: Oxwich Beach, Swansea SA3 1LS
4. Hills, Brecon
Named after the Hills family who own this high end burger restaurant, it’s a fitting name because of the fantastic views of the snow-capped Brecon Beacons. Aside from the panoramic vista, it's worth a special journey for their Welsh smashed beef burgers which are some of the best in Wales.
Where: Bishops Meadow, Hay Road, Brecon LD3 9SW
5. The Old House 1147, Llangynwyd
This 12th-century pub combines the traditional and the modern. With breathtaking views of Nant y Gadlys valley, the restaurant offers a unique open plan dining experience
Where: Llangynwyd, Maesteg CF34 9SB
6. Rhosyn, Penally Abbey, Tenby
Overlooking the sea near Tenby, this boutique hotel serves a short menu of technically accomplished dishes including Welsh rarebit tart with caramelised onions and crispy ox cheek with pickled swede. Fresh fish is sourced from Tenby Harbour and hand-picked strawberries come from the farm down the road.
Where: Abbey Hotel, Penally, Tenby SA70 7PY
7. Pizza Tipi, Cardigan
Woodfired pizzas and local craft beer are on offer at this riverside courtyard restaurant in the middle of Cardigan. Run by four brothers and their friends, Pizza Tipi fits well with Cardigan's trendy and creative vibe.
Where: 1 Cambrian Quay, Cardigan SA43 1EZ
8. Fredricks at Machynys, Llanelli
Overlooking the Nicklaus golf course and Carmarthenshire Bay with the wonderful Gower coastline beyond, Fredricks brasserie is located on the first floor of the clubhouse at Machynys.
You can visit for a snack and a drink on the brasserie's wrap-around sundeck or a full meal in its 90 seat restaurant.
Where: Nicklaus Avenue, Llanelli SA15 2DG
9. Worms Head Hotel, Gower
The view from the restaurant takes in the spectacular Rhossili Bay and Worms Head. Serving traditional pub food, dishes on offer include fish and chips, homemade curries and Welsh rarebit.
Where: Rhossili, Gower SA3 1PP
10. Baravin, Aberystwyth
This stylish seafront bar has huge windows looking straight out onto Cardigan Bay and a tempting menu featuring simply cooked local produce, pizzas, craft beers and cocktails.
Where: 1 Marine Terrace, Aberystwyth SY23 2AP
11. Castellamare, Swansea
With beautiful views of Bracelet Bay and Mumbles Lighthouse, Castellamare serves traditional Italian cuisine. Choose from a selection of fresh fish, meat and pasta with dishes including calamari fritti and chicken with a black pepper and brandy sauce.
Where: Bracelet Bay, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4JT
12. The Ebb and Flow Restaurant, Deganwy
The Ebb and Flow Restaurant at the Quay Hotel and Spa takes in stunning views of the Conwy Mountains, Estuary and Conwy Castle. Named after the ebb and flow of the River Conwy, the restaurant serves modern twists on brasserie classics including herb crusted rump of lamb with carrot chutney and ham hock and summer herb terrine.
Where: Deganwy Quay, Deganwy, Conwy LL31 9DJ
13. The Admiral, Cardiff Bay
With gorgeous views out over Cardiff Bay, The Admiral restaurant at St David's Hotel draws on flavours from across the world. Thai fried chicken wings, pumpkin massaman curry and braised beef mac 'n' cheese are just some of the dishes on offer.
Where: Havannah Street, Cardiff CF10 5SD
14. Langlands Brasserie, Swansea
You couldn't get much closer to the beach at Langlands Brasserie and the menu is designed to make the best of locally sourced produce.
On the menu there's fish and chips with mushy peas, prawn and crab cocktail, and pork belly with cider and mustard sauce.
Where: Brynfield Road, Newton, Swansea SA3 4SQ
15. The Dining Room at Hotel Portmeirion, Gwynedd
Built into the cliffs south of Porthmadog and boasting its own private peninsula on the stunning southern shoreline of Snowdonia, Portmeirion really is a thing of beauty.
Designed by Sir Terence Conran in an art deco style, Hotel Portmeirion's The Dining Room restaurant serves contemporary Welsh food cooked with local ingredients.
Where: Portmeirion, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd LL48 6ER
16. Tower Restaurant, Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa, Powys
Lake Vyrnwy Hotel has a breathtaking location overlooking a mountain lake in the rural Powys countryside. Whilst the Tower Restaurant offers a full a la carte menu of brasserie cooking, you can also graze from their tapas menu featuring dishes such as tempura prawns and salt and pepper squid.
Where: Llanwddyn, Powys SY10 0LY
17. Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol
This working Welsh vineyard, located in the heart of the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan countryside, is home to an award-winning restaurant, cookery school and luxury hotel. With views out over the vineyard from the restaurant, you can enjoy a glass of their own Cariad wine with your meal.
Where: Hensol Road, Hensol, Pontyclun CF72 8GG
18. Ynyshir, Machynlleth
One of the UK’s most critically acclaimed restaurants, currently holding a Michelin star and five AA rosettes, Ynyshir is located in a country house that was once Queen Victoria's hidden retreat
Tucked away between the golden sands of Borth Beach and the rugged mountains of Snowdonia National Park, Ynyshir's views are as stunning as the food. Here you can read our review of it.
Where: Eglwys Fach, Machynlleth SY20 8TA
19. Dylan's
Set over three Welsh sites, Dylan's restaurants are not short of a cracking view whichever venue you choose. The above restaurant is in Criccieth, and is situated in a glass-fronted art deco style building, overlooking the bay towards Harlech Castle. The Menai Bridge and Llandudno venues have equally lovely outdoor spaces.
With a focus on seafood, dishes include crab and lime arancini, seabass tacos and moules mariniere.
Where: Llandudno LL30 1BE, Criccieth LL52 0HU and Menai Bridge LL59 5EY
20. The Tavern On The Bay, Anglesey
This gastropub has mesmerising 270° panoramic views which take in the Anglesey coastline and beyond to the Great Orme. Refined pub dishes include chargrilled gammon with egg, pineapple and chips and Goan chickpea and spinach curry with sticky coconut rice.
Where: Red Wharf Bay, Anglesey LL75 8RJ
21. The Deck, Penarth
With great views out over Penarth Marin, you could almost be eating lunch in the glamour of Monaco or Cannes. The Deck’s menu draws influences from across the globe with dishes including seafood bouillabaisse and whole baked seabass with an Asian style marinade.
Where: Penarth Marina, Penarth Portway, Penarth CF64 1TQ
22. Langdon's, Anglesey
Langdon’s is a family-run restaurant next to Holyhead Marina with stunning sea views. Hearty homemade cooking on offer includes a Sunday carvery, pizzas, mixed grills and curries.
Where: Holyhead Marina, Beach Road, Newry Beach, Holyhead, Anglesey LL65 1YA
23. The Shed, Porthgain
This renowned bistro is situated in the pretty coastal hamlet of Porthgain on the north coast of the St Davids Peninsula. The emphasis is on locally caught fish and chips as well as daily specials including monkfish and prawn curry and hake with tomatoes olives and capers. If you can't get a table then you can always just perch on the harbourside.
Where: 56 Llanrhian Rd, Porthgain, Haverfordwest SA62 5BN
24. Tafell a Tân, Llangrannog
Based right on Llangrannog beach, Tafell a Tân serves delicious wood-fired pizzas, cakes and craft beer. The Moch Mawr is topped with chorizo, ham, pepperoni, Italian sausage and BBQ sauce whilst a Just Beet It has a beetroot base, mushroom, spinach and a chestnut & apricot crumb.
Where: Llangrannog, Llandysul SA44 6SN
25. St Brides Spa Hotel, Saundersfoot
On a cliff top overlooking Saundersfoot in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, St Brides Hotel is best known for its infinity pool. The hotel's Cliff Restaurant serves up Pembrokeshire produce and locally landed fish with dishes including lobster risotto with pickled carrot and Pembrokeshire duck breast with buckwheat crespelle.
Where: St Brides Hill, Saundersfoot SA69 9NH
26. The Secret, Swansea
The Secret is located on Swansea Bay’s seafront with impressive views of the beach. During the day you can enjoy cooked breakfasts, filled baguettes and coffee whilst in the evening more involved dishes include a tomahawk pork chop with roast new potatoes and teriyaki jackfruit burger with sweetcorn salsa.
Where: Mumbles Road, Brynmill, Swansea SA2 0AY
27. The Harbourmaster, Aberaeron
Expect a menu showcasing a larder of Cardigan Bay seafood and fish, Welsh lamb and beef, local organic vegetables and excellent wines from the renowned Harbourmaster restaurant, which overlooks Aberaeron's quayside.
Where: 1 Quay Parade, Aberaeron SA46 0BT
28. Oyster Wharf, Swansea
There are plenty of restaurants to choose from at this development in Mumbles including Croeso Lounge, Bistrot Pierre and Prezzo. Whichever you choose, the views from each are incredible.
Where: 143-151 Mumbles Road, The Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4DN
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