DoubleEnder
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Got a few days with a noted gourmet on board and looking for dinner recommendations in Chichester Harbour. I draw 1.75m, hopefully a little more after dinner...
Chichester Harbour restaurants
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bobgoode
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Thyme and Chillies ... Excellent food of a more traditional indian style....out of Marina and turn left
maby
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Hmmm, I can think of several places that will feed you well enough, but not necessarily to the satisfaction of a "noted gourmet"! But Chichester Harbour is a big place - there must be many eating places that I'm not aware of - I look forward to suggestions from others and will happily test them out.
KeithH
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In the main part of the Harbour, you have:
The Ship at Itchenor (Ok, but not a gourmet treat). Use a visitor mooring
The Crown and Anchor at Dell Quay - but it is too tidal for your draft, I think.
Or stay at Chichester Marina, and go to Chichester (by bus)
Alternatively, there are a number of restaurants in Emsworth, if you go to Emsworth Marina (tidal cill)
Hope that helps a little...
The Ship at Itchenor (Ok, but not a gourmet treat). Use a visitor mooring
The Crown and Anchor at Dell Quay - but it is too tidal for your draft, I think.
Or stay at Chichester Marina, and go to Chichester (by bus)
Alternatively, there are a number of restaurants in Emsworth, if you go to Emsworth Marina (tidal cill)
Hope that helps a little...
maby
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The pub at Dell Quay will also feed you well. I was thinking of suggesting Thyme and Chillies until I reread the OP's message and realised that he referred to Chichester Harbour, not Chichester Marina - given that there are few straight line journeys here, the distances can be quite significant! Perhaps he can clarify the location and whether or not he and his guests will have access to motor transport.
wombat88
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Anchor Bleu Bosham, Ship Itchenor but for a noted gourmet? Hmmm
36 On The Quay, Fat Olives etc etc Emsworth if your credit card needs a good airing
36 On The Quay, Fat Olives etc etc Emsworth if your credit card needs a good airing
Seajet
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If you go into Northney marina and stroll across the bridge, the Ship Inn is OK BUT all locals and self much prefer the Royal Oak a little further on by the old mill - if near HW the shoreside path floods, there is a path between houses starting just by the side of the Ship or a further walk around by the road then down Langstone High Street.
Roger52
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Although it was a while ago we had a very pleasant meal at The Boathouse at Chichester Marina down by the lock.
oldharry
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The Deck at Emsworth Marina has a growing reputation. Restaurant 36 On the Quay, pricey but gets very good reviews. Not so pricey but good reputation in Emswortrh: Fat Olives. Many locals use Hallidays in Emsworth too. The Langstone Quay Hotel next door to Northney Marina is good, but not true Gourmet standard.
Problem in Chichester is apart from the Marinas. all the 'top of creek' landings like Dell Quay, Bosham and Emsworth, dry out from around half tide to deep mud. Emsworth marina is Ok, but has a sill limiting access as the rest of Emsworth dries.
Problem in Chichester is apart from the Marinas. all the 'top of creek' landings like Dell Quay, Bosham and Emsworth, dry out from around half tide to deep mud. Emsworth marina is Ok, but has a sill limiting access as the rest of Emsworth dries.
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Benny257
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Apart from Emsworth, I've eaten at most places up and down the harbour. But unless you dry out you'll have to use Chichester marina, Birdham Pool or a visitor mooring at Itchenor. From the marina and Birdham pool you have the Boat House and CYC. Otherwise it's a taxi ride to Thyme and Chillies, Crouchers, or Cider House Italian. None are gourmet, but all are good. My personal favourite is Cider House (if you like wood baked pizza) or on the lawn at CYC which has lovely views. The Crown & Anchor at Dell Quay is a pleasant 40 min coastal walk from the marina but you'll need to book ahead at w/ends. There's also a water taxi from Itchenor to Bosham but it might be a bit of a walk at the Bosham end.
ashtead
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If you have a cycle or fancy a longer walk try the pub at Chidem which is called at Home I believe and serves a better quality of pub grub than other hostelries on main highway . It's not far by car from Prinsted or Bosham. There used to be a small restaurant towards Fishbourn which was well recommended - looked like someone's front room In such matters Trip adviser is your friend but even the high lights of Chi don't really have any gourmet offerings so book into 36 and stay the night ideally leaving the boat at Chi marina or Birdham if draft permits.
DJE
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Anchor somewhere pretty and give him beans on toast! 
Or possibly stock the boat with good ingredients from local sources and cook something simple.
Or possibly stock the boat with good ingredients from local sources and cook something simple.
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wombat88
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Ashtead has the right idea. Take up a visitor's mooring at Itchenor, or anchor just below, get the water taxi to take you to Cobnor, walk for 20/30 minutes to the Old House at Home.
Lucky Duck
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The last time I asked the water taxi packed up around half six so not particularly useful for an evening out.
dom
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What happens if a gourmet accidentally ingests ordinary food? Is it terrible?
And what if he tears the OP’s galley apart screaming and shouting like Gordon Ramsay?
Perhaps the Coastguard could high line in Michele Roux with his pots and pans in the event of an emergency?
And what if he tears the OP’s galley apart screaming and shouting like Gordon Ramsay?
Perhaps the Coastguard could high line in Michele Roux with his pots and pans in the event of an emergency?
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Seajet
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Most of the places suggested here offer good but not ' gourmet ' food; if such a person came on my boat and objected to their pub fayre they'd have a hungry swim back as I doubt my onboard culinary skills would dazzle them - I'd just have to risk the TripAdvisor review 
DJE
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ROFLMAO
maby
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We eat quite often at The Boathouse and they usually serve very decent food - but not anything particularly special. A great deal depends on what the OP intended to imply by "a noted gourmet" - is decently prepared ordinary food going to be goos enough, or is he looking for something that would rate five Michelin stars?
DoubleEnder
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Just seen the forecast . All bets are off. Friday and Saturday looking a bit fresh for a gourmet. And for me....
https://www.windfinder.com/forecast/portsmouth
https://www.windfinder.com/forecast/portsmouth
ashtead
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Yes the Boathouse at Chi is worth a look but dont forget they also serve food at the CYC but you might have to check timings. Generally any south coast "port" is poorly served (one /two resonable place in each town so I think finding somewhere that has enough staff to serve in a realistic timescale , a free table for say a crew of four, and a wide emnough selection is a challenge in most venues.
A few years ago when we first started there was a useful guide to eateries of the Solnt but sadly these places seem to change fairly rapidly and even ones like the Boathouse (there is similar ib Gosport at sister marina) vary from year to year.
I suspect any gourmet might have to travel to Brighton but maybe there are hideen gems within say a 20 min Uber from Chi which are hidden away and just waiting for greater recognition ?
