Here’s some of the restaurants to visit along our award-winning coastline, in no particular order, for a meal with a view.
9. The Salt House, Queens Parade
The Salt House kitchen is a classy spot offering everything from breakfasts and high teas to Sunday lunches and cocktails. It's a daytime restaurant, open daily until 4pm. Dogs are welcome in the outside area at the front, which is a good place to watch the world go by. Photo: national world
10. Grannie Annies, Marine Walk, Roker.
Grannie Annies in Roker is one of the seafront's liveliest spots and, although it's primarily a bar, it's got a substantial food menu including steaks, fish and chips and Sunday lunches. Photo: Kevin Brady
11. House of Zen, Seaburn.
House of Zen has an enviable position with uninterrupted views of Seaburn beach, making it a great people watching spot. Expect a broad range of Asian fusion food, from dim sum to Malaysian curry. Photo: Stu Norton
12. Santinos, Seaburn.
Offering food for sit in or takeaway, Santinos is one of the cheapest places for tea, where you can pick up pizzas for as little as £5 at certain times. They also offer two-course Sunday dinners for a tenner. Photo: national world