Welcome to
THE TERRACE
Steakstones
ONLY ON
THE TERRACE
The best place for
AFTERNOON TEA
Wine o'clock
ON THE
TERRACE
You don't have to wake up with us
TO HAVE US COOK
YOUR BREAKFAST
Welcome to
THE TERRACE
Delicious dining
Relax and enjoy great sea views over a meal or drink
Welcome to The Terrace & Victoria Suite Restaurant. The fully glazed Terrace has stunning sea views and an electrically operated retractable roof for sunny days and balmy evenings, perfect for meeting colleagues, friends and family members. Our seafront restaurant is blessed with fabulous sea views over North Beach towards the splendour of Scroby Sands wind farm. And should the weather turn chilly we have excellent outdoor heating and cosy blankets. Well behaved dogs are welcome to join their owners on The Terrace.
The adjoining Victoria Suite has large opening windows, tall ceilings and plenty of space for everyone. Table reservations can be made by telephone on 01493 842000 - we really look forward to welcoming you to our panoramic restaurant by the sea.
Winter Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 7am to 9.30am
Lunch
12noon to 2pm
Afternoon Tea
12noon to 3pm
Dinner is served in Café Cru Restaurant or Bar Fizz from 6pm
To book your table, please telephone 01493 842000
The Terrace will reopen in the evenings in Spring 2025
And now, let us tempt you with our menu
Breakfast
Served Monday to Friday 7am to 9:30am & Saturday & Sunday 8am to 10am
Juices £3.95
Norfolk apple, freshly squeezed orange, grapefruit, tomato, cranberry
Continental Breakfast (V) £8.75
A glass of fresh fruit juice, choice of cereals (Alpen, Bran Flakes, Corn Flakes, Frosties, Rice Krispies, Special K or Weetabix), porridge or a bowl of fresh fruit and/or yogurt, toast with butter, jams & preserves and a croissant or Danish pastry. Dairy-free milk alternative available, please ask.
Breakfast Sundae (V ask for GF) £5.25
Muesli, yogurt, fruit compote & honey
Imperial Breakfast (ask for V, VG, or GF Sausage with 24 hour's notice) £9.75
Fried, poached or scrambled egg, bacon, sausage, tomato, mushroom & hash brown (baked beans on request).
Grilled Norfolk Kippers (ask for GF) £7.75 - £12.95 (pair)
Melted butter, fresh lemon, served with bread & butter - finest on the coast.
Grilled Norfolk Bloaters (GF) (24 hours' notice please) £7.75 - £12.95 (pair)
A very local traditional fish breakfast dish
Lowestoft Smoked Haddock (ask for GF) £11.50
Served with a poached egg, bread & butter
Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Egg on Toast (ask for GF) £9.75
A breakfast classic, served the Imperial way
Eggs Benedict (ask for GF) £9.95
Toasted muffin, ham, soft poached egg, hollandaise sauce & fresh chopped chives
Eggs Royale (ask for GF) £9.95
Toasted muffin, smoked salmon, soft poached egg, hollandaise sauce & fresh chopped chives
Croissant or Toast with Butter, Marmalade & Preserves £3.00
Pain au Chocolat or Danish Pastry £3.75
Please inform us of any allergies, intolerances or other dietary requirements before making your order. Unfortunately, it is not possible to guarantee that any product is 100% free from any allergen due to the possible risk of cross contamination in our busy kitchens.
Served daily from 12noon to 2pm (Please note we serve our Sunday Set Lunch Menu from 12noon to 4pm on Sundays)
While you wait
Served with Balsamic, olive oil and flavoured butter
Fried Potato £4.25
Fried Pont Neuf potato, taramasalata, malt vinegar
Crispy Pork Belly (GF) £4.75
Satay sauce, pickled chilli
With Gyros
Starters & Light Bites
Finished with croutons & chives
Hot Smoked Salmon, dill and lemon terrine (GF) £9.50
Avocado purée, compressed cucumber, Blakeney leaf, sour cream
Pork Shoulder and Black pudding Coarse Pâté (GF) £8.95
Braeburn apple sauce, crispy sage leaves, dressed leaf, mustard vinaigrette
Prawn Cocktail (Ask for GF) £10.50
Marie Rose sauce, gem lettuce, cherry tomato, cucumber, fresh lemon and brown bread
Confit Duck Scotched Egg (GF) £7.95
Pea purée, crispy pancetta, pea shoots
Textures of Mushroom (V, VG ask for GF) £7.95
Mushroom panna cotta, grilled field mushroom, pickled and powdered mushroom, herb gel, wholegrain melba toast
Imperial Chicken and Ham Pancake (our Signature Dish) £8.95
Baked with cream and cheese
Served daily from 12noon to 2pm (Please note we serve our Sunday Set Lunch Menu from 12noon to 4pm on Sundays)
Mains
Add Onion Rings (V) £2.95
Add Grilled Bacon (GF) £2.95
Steaks
10oz Ribeye Steak £33.75
Add a sauce for £3.95 extra
Garlic Butter or Peppercorn
All our beef is farmed in Scotland and matured to the highest standard for 28 days giving the meat a mouth-watering taste once cooked on our chargrill, to your liking. Steaks are served with field mushroom, grilled tomato, onion rings & chips (ask for GF).
Sides
Tenderstem Broccoli (V, GF) £4.50
Chips (V, VG Ask for GF) £3.95
New Boiled Potatoes (V, GF) £3.95
Garden Peas (V, VG, GF) £3.95
Roasted Carrots (V, GF) £3.95
Wilted Greens (V, VG, GF) £3.95
Onion Rings (V) £3.95
Garlic Butter (V, GF) £3.95
Peppercorn Sauce (V, GF) £3.95
Coleslaw (V, VG, GF) £3.50
Dressed Leaf Salad (V, VG, GF) £3.50
Diane Sauce £4.40
Desserts and Cheese
Served daily from 12noon to 2.00pm (Please note we serve our Sunday Set Lunch Menu from 12noon to 4pm on Sundays)
Dark Chocolate and Mint Fondant (V, GF) £9.50
Coconut ice, mint choc chip ice cream, mint powder, honeycomb
S’mores Plate (V, GF) £8.25
Torched marshmallow, cappuccino semi-freddo, white chocolate mousse, cinnamon doughnuts, chocolate soil
Ginger and Apple Pudding £7.95
Ginger beer sauce, vanilla ice cream
Pistachio and Lemon Cake (V, GF) £9.50
Honey and cranberry jam, candied pistachios, saffron poached pear, dried cranberries
Cinnamon Crème Brulée (V, GF) £7.95
Apple and calvados compote, granny smith sorbet
Affogato - £6.50
Double espresso, your choice of ice cream
Please ask our team about our selection of liqueurs
Selection of Locally Sourced Cheeses - £11.25
(Ask for V, GF)
Butter, tomato chutney, grapes, celery and savoury biscuits
Selection of Ice-Creams and Sorbets (V, GF, Ask for VG)
£6.95 for 3 scoops or £2.50 per scoop
Please inform us of any allergies, intolerances or other dietary requirements before making your order. Our chefs are a talented crew, and if they can make a pudding to cater for your specific dietary requirements, they will do their best. Unfortunately, it is not possible to guarantee that any product is 100% free from any allergen due to the possible risk of cross contamination in our busy kitchens.
Children's menu for Little Imps (under 12s)
2 courses and a drink £12.95
Served daily from 12noon to 2pm (4pm on Sundays)
MAINS
PUDDING
DRINK
Fruit juice
Squash
Milk
Please inform us of any allergies, intolerances or other dietary requirements before making your order. Unfortunately, it is not possible to guarantee that any product is 100% free from any allergen due to the possible risk of cross contamination in our busy kitchens.
On Sundays we serve our fabulous two-course and three-course Set Lunch Menu. With a menu that changes weekly, but always includes our legendary Roast Beef and Roast Pork, you’ll enjoy a wonderful selection of starters, mains and desserts from which you can choose two-courses for £26.50 per person or three-courses for £33.95 per person.
Book now by calling 01493 842000 or email reservations@imperialhotel.co.uk
Here’s a sample menu…
Starters
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Mains
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Desserts
2 Courses £26.50
3 Courses £33.95
Please talk to us about any allergies, intolerances or other dietary requirements before making your order. Adaptations to many dishes are possible. Unfortunately, it is not possible to guarantee that any product is 100% free from any allergen due to the possible risk of cross contamination in our busy kitchens.
Sandwiches
Available daily from 12noon
All served with a bag of Tyrells crisps. Please ask for white, wholemeal or gluten free bread when ordering.
Suffolk Ham, Tomato and Wholegrain Mustard £7.95
Cheddar Cheese and Tomato Chutney (V) (Ask for VG) £7.95
Tuna Mayonnaise and Cucumber £7.95
Smoked Scottish Salmon, Cream Cheese and Cucumber £9.00
Prawn, Marie Rose and Cucumber £9.00
BLT Club £8.75
Please talk to us about any allergies, intolerances or other dietary requirements before making your order. Unfortunately, it is not possible to guarantee that any product is 100% free from any allergen due to the possible risk of cross contamination in our busy kitchens.
Afternoon Tea
Served daily on The Terrace from 12noon to 5pm, or in Bar Fizz from 12noon to 3pm
Fresh Scone served with jam & clotted cream £2.95
Finger sandwiches (two varieties - smoked salmon and cream cheese, and egg & cucumber), fruit and cheese scone served with butter, clotted cream and preserves, selection of afternoon tea fancies, tea or coffee.
As above, served with a 175ml glass of Prosecco.
Vegan / Gluten Free afternoon teas also available with 24 hours' notice please.
Three tiers of sumptuous savoury treats to brighten any afternoon. Finger sandwiches (two varieties - ham, tomato and wholegrain mustard and egg mayo & cucumber), cheese scone served with tomato chutney, mini slider, mini quiche tartlet, sausage roll, parmesan cheese straw, scotch egg, tea or coffee.
Please note that our Savoury Afternoon Teas need to be ordered 24 hours in advance. A Gluten Free option is available but must be requested at the time of booking.
Festive Afternoon Tea
Served daily throughout December, 12noon to 3pm
Festive Afternoon Tea (ask for V) £21.50 per person
A fabulously festive Afternoon Tea to really get you into the spirit of the season.Three tiers of delicious festive sweet and savoury goodies, served with tea or coffee. Finger sandwiches (roast Norfolk turkey and stuffing with cranberry sauce & egg mayonnaise and cucumber served on white and brown bloomer bread), cranberry and sultana scone with with fruit jam and whipped cream, pork and apple sausage roll, pigs in blankets with a cranberry chutney, cheese, apple and thyme scone with salted butter. Cherry croissant bread and butter pudding, salted lemon treacle tart, clementine cake and a sticky ginger bite with ginger icing.
Vegan afternoon tea and Gluten Free afternoon tea also available with 24 hours' notice please.