Carter & Co.

4.4 ( 289 reviews )
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Carter & Co, 30 Great Southsea St, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 3BY, United Kingdom
+44 23 9400 8103

Carter & Co. emerges as a standout dining destination in Southsea, Portsmouth. Nestled on Great Southsea Street, this restaurant has quickly garnered positive feedback from diners seeking a remarkable culinary experience. Customers rave about the diverse menu, with recommendations for their Sunday roast and stellar steak, some claiming it to be among the best they've tasted. Thaisa described the establishment as an "amazing place" with a "great set menu," while V emphasized the "brilliant" service that complements the delicious food.

Highlighting the restaurant's vibrant atmosphere, Joel Pagett noted its suitability for cozy catch-ups or special date nights, thanks to a generous cocktail menu and a carefully curated wine selection. The inviting decor contributes to the overall charm, making it a delightful spot for both casual gatherings and celebrations. Lillie Evans shared her experience of a "beautiful roast," complemented by attentive service from staff like Mae, who ensured a memorable dining occasion.

Despite minor feedback on starter portion sizes and occasional phone response issues, the overwhelming sentiment is clear: Carter & Co. is a treasure in Southsea, promising delectable dishes, creative cocktails, and a warm, welcoming ambiance. This restaurant is certainly worth a visit, and many, like Peter Jones, are eager to return.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Dine-in
    • Delivery
    • Takeaway
  • Highlights
    • Great beer selection
    • Great cocktails
    • Great coffee
    • Great dessert
    • Great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Free water refills
    • Happy-hour drinks
    • Small plates
    • Spirits
    • Vegetarian options
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Catering
    • Dessert
    • Seating
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Groups
    • Tourists
  • Planning
    • Brunch reservations recommended
    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Reservations required
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu

Reviews For Carter & Co.

Thaisa
Jun 20,2025
Good food, good drinks, amazing place, I will be back for sure. Great set menu
V
Jun 11,2025
Amazing Sunday lunch! Service was brilliant, food delicious! Cocktails are a lovely touch! 10/10 will be booking again!
Peter Jones
Jun 8,2025
Fantastic dinner with friends. Starter portions could have been a little bigger. The steak however was one of the best I've ever had. Only tip for improvement would be if they could answer the phone, I tried several times to get the Christmas menu, then requested it online but didn't get it it. Aside from that, perfect. Lovely decor too. Will definitely be back!
Joel Pagett
Jun 4,2025
I recently spent a few hours at Carter & Co. sampling their large cocktail menu and wine list. It's a great spot in Southsea for drinks, with a nice, buzzy atmosphere and plenty of comfortable seating options, including an outdoor area. Regarding food, they offer a selection of small plates and larger main courses. We enjoyed a few small plates alongside a fantastic bottle of wine. If you're looking for somewhere a little more special for a catch-up with friends or a date night, Carter & Co. is an excellent choice. The service is friendly, the cocktail and wine list is extensive, and the ambiance is spot-on. I'll definitely be back in the future.
Lillie Evans
Jun 3,2025
Had the most beautiful roast here, everything was spot on. Always find it difficult to find somewhere good for roast in Southsea and this was insane. Mae also served us and she was so fantastic really informative kind and made sure everything with top notch for us. Thank you so much to Mae and the team ...
Elaine Gardner
Jun 1,2025
We stayed one night over the May day bank holiday. The room was light, airy with everything you need, although you can hear noise from the surrounding area. We used the restaurant underneath and were pleasantly surprised by the food, it was delicious and so well cooked. We had the chicken tendons with a dip to share as a starter, then I had the short ribs with a creamy mash, carrots and tender stem broccoli and grav. My partner had the pork belly with parmiere potatoes (crispy on the outside and soft in the middle) with red cabbage; both were well cooked and absolutely delicious We had lemon tart with ice cream to finish and again the pie was so delicious (lemony, with a firm sweet pastry base and lovely fresh strawberries and raspberries with meringue and Chantilly cream. The service was spot on.
Madison Blowers
May 19,2025
Held my baby shower at Carter & Co and the whole experience was amazing! We pre ordered our food which was so tasty and was allowed to decorate the table! Staff couldn’t of been anymore helpful.
Terry Gorton
May 16,2025
Great quirky place to eat and drink. We were recommended to go there when we were on holiday and we were glad we did. We had not booked for the Saturday visit, but they found us a table in the bar, which was perfect for us. We chose sirloin steak with chimchuri sauce for the mains sticky toffee pudding and salted caramel ice cream and cheese platter. We had a lovely glass of red wine and a cherry gin slinger cocktail to finish. Everything was cooked really well, the service was 1st class, friendly, helpful staff. We only wish we lived closer to go back again.

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