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Where to Eat on Brač: A Local Guide to the Best Restaurants on the Island
What to Eat on Brač: Regional Dishes and Where to Explore
Ask any local what to eat on Brač and the answer always begins with the sea. This is an island where octopus is stewed for hours, squid is grilled within minutes of being landed, and lamb grazing on salty coastal scrub becomes the centrepiece of a slow cooked peka. Add in wood fired cevapi, plump mussels, sea urchins and homemade pasta, and the best restaurants on Brač read like a love letter to Dalmatian cooking. From harbourside konobas to stone farmhouses hidden in the hills, here is a region by region guide to Brač restaurants worth seeking out.
Restaurants in Sutivan, Brač
Just six kilometres from the Supetar ferry, Sutivan is a refined and quietly charming fishing village where the harbour promenade comes alive as the sun begins to set. It has become one of the island’s most rewarding places to eat, and somewhere we find ourselves drawn back to time and again on this remarkable island. Free from overdevelopment and large hotels, Sutivan retains a genuine, locally rooted character, the kind of place where the simple pleasures of island life are still savoured properly. Sutivan and its restaurants are easily reached by car or bus, or by bicycle along Brač’s scenic northern coast.
Hotel Lemongarden
Set across three restored three hundred year old houses on Sutivan’s waterfront, Heritage Hotel Lemongarden is a peaceful adults only retreat surrounded by more than a hundred and fifty lemon trees and fifty hectares of olive groves. Its restaurant, led by chef Ante Udovičić, serves refined Mediterranean cooking built on the hotel’s own harvest, expect crudo, sea urchins, freshly shucked oysters and slow stewed octopus, alongside his signature Brač lamb tripe in tomato sauce. Homemade bread and the estate’s own olive oil arrive at every table. A private pine backed beach, wellness pavilion and palm fringed pool complete one of the island’s most refined stays.
- Perića Kala 1, HR-21403 Sutivan, Brač
- +385 21 660 062
- lemongardenhotel.com
Restaurant Dora
Tucked a couple of streets back from Sutivan’s harbour, Restaurant Dora is a firm local favourite for its shaded courtyard and generous, unfussy Dalmatian cooking. Regulars return for the octopus salad, a rich fish soup and the pasta s brackim sugom, alongside perfectly grilled tuna steak and beefsteak from the grill. Round things off with a slice of cheesecake or panna cotta. Go for the warm, attentive service under owner Bartol, the garden setting away from the bustle, and food that consistently ranks among the very best in Sutivan.
- Address: Radovana Vidovića 35, 21403 Sutivan
- +385 98 937 7365
Tavulin by Moreistina
Named after the Dalmatian word for a wine barrel, Tavulin by Moreistina sits on Sutivan’s harbourside terrace, pairing sharing style dishes with a strong list of local wines, including the celebrated Brač white Stina. The Tavulin burrata, served with crispy bacon in a honey and vinegar dressing, is a signature starter, alongside seasonal fish such as tuna and swordfish cooked simply and well. With sea views, occasional live music and warm, multilingual staff, it has quickly become one of Sutivan’s most loved spots for a relaxed evening meal.
- Obala kralja Tomislava 18, 21403, Sutivan
- 021638452
Pizzeria Bracera
Right on Sutivan’s harbour, Pizzeria Bracera has been a local fixture for decades, known simply for good, honest pizza and a front row seat over the water for the most incredible sunset. The menu keeps things straightforward, with a fair range of wood fired pizzas including gluten free options, best enjoyed an hour before sunset, plus the kids can play nearby on a games arcade areas. It gets busy from early evening onward, though service stays quick. Not a place to linger over a long dinner, but a reliable, no fuss stop for pizza with a view or pick up from the beach for takeaway. Our favourite is the Builders pizza and the Vegetarian with a pint of German Weissbier.
- Obala kralja Tomislava 2, 21403, Sutivan
- 021638452
Restaurants in Supetar, Brač
As the island’s main town and ferry gateway, Supetar has the widest spread of dining, from Michelin recommended taverns to laid back beach clubs.
Konoba Kala
Recognised by the Michelin guide, Kala is a family run tavern in the centre of Supetar known for meticulous plating and true Dalmatian flavour. Their seafood risotto, slow cooked lamb and cherry strudel are firm favourites, served in a cosy stone interior or on the outdoor terrace.
- Address: Kala 7, 21400 Supetar Phone: +385 21 630 690 Website: konobakala.com
- Phone: +385 21 630 690
- Konaba Kala Website
Palute
The first restaurant many visitors reach after stepping off the Split ferry, Palute has earned its reputation the honest way, through decades of grilling bream, bass, lamb and veal to order on a traditional charcoal grill right by the harbour.
Address: Porat 4, 21400 Supetar Phone: +385 21 631 730 Website: restaurant-palute.com
- Address: Kala 7, 21400 Supetar Phone: +385 21 630 690 Website: konobakala.com
- Phone: +385 21 630 690
- Konaba Kala Website
Beer Garden Pub
For something different, this relaxed pub pairs Croatian craft beer with generous burgers, ribs and a genuinely good range of vegan and vegetarian options, making it a firm family favourite in the evenings.
Address: Petra Jakšića 1, 21400 Supetar Phone: +385 95 556 7225
- Address: Kala 7, 21400 Supetar Phone: +385 21 630 690 Website: konobakala.com
- Phone: +385 21 630 690
- Konaba Kala Website
Roso Restaurant and Bar
Found by the beach on Supetar Bay, Roso is an easy going spot for a lazy lunch by the water, mixing simple wood fired pizza and grilled dishes with the kind of view that makes you linger over coffee afterwards, and a livelier bar scene once the sun goes down.
Address: Put Vele Luke 2, 21400 Supetar Phone: +385 91 163 0352 Website: rososupetar.com
- Address: Kala 7, 21400 Supetar Phone: +385 21 630 690 Website: konobakala.com
- Phone: +385 21 630 690
- Konaba Kala Website
Restaurants in Postira, Brač
Quiet, walkable and busy with fishing boats, Postira keeps its two main industries, fishing and olive oil, close to the plate all year round.
Hotel Pastura
Open to non guests as well as those staying at the hotel, Pastura serves up some of the freshest seafood on this stretch of coast. A three course meal built around octopus salad, tuna steak, anchovies and prawns shows exactly why the town’s fishing heritage matters.
Address: Vrilo 28, HR-21410 Postira Phone: +385 21 740 000 Website: hotelpastura.hr
- Address: Kala 7, 21400 Supetar Phone: +385 21 630 690 Website: konobakala.com
- Phone: +385 21 630 690
- Konaba Kala Website
Restaurant Lovrečina
Set beneath pine trees beside the island’s only proper sandy beach, four kilometres from the centre of Postira, Lovrečina serves a daily changing menu of meat and fish built on seasonal vegetables from local growers, best enjoyed as the sun sinks over the Brač channel.
Address: Porat 1, Postira Phone: +385 21 784 285
- Address: Kala 7, 21400 Supetar Phone: +385 21 630 690 Website: konobakala.com
- Phone: +385 21 630 690
- Konaba Kala Website
Bistro Levanat
On the edge of Postira with views towards the beach, Levanat mixes traditional meat and fish dishes with vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options, alongside homemade bread and vegetables grown in its own garden.
Address: Pol Kurotovo 3, 21410 Postira Phone: +385 21 632 330 Website: restaurant-levanat.com
- Address: Kala 7, 21400 Supetar Phone: +385 21 630 690 Website: konobakala.com
- Phone: +385 21 630 690
- Konaba Kala Website
Konoba Gustirna
Housed in a former water cistern within an old stone house, hence the name Gustirna, this tavern serves authentic Croatian dishes in one of Postira’s most characterful settings.
Address: Kogule, 21410 Postira Phone: +385 91 163 6494 Website: gustirna.com
- Address: Kala 7, 21400 Supetar Phone: +385 21 630 690 Website: konobakala.com
- Phone: +385 21 630 690
- Konaba Kala Website
Restaurants in Bol, Brač
On the south coast and famous for the Zlatni Rat headland, Bol is where Brač shows its most photographed side, though the food is every bit as memorable as the view.
Taverna Riva
Occupying a two storey stone house right on the port, Riva pairs a ground floor pizzeria with an upstairs grill restaurant, and unusually for the island, stays open all year round. Expect octopus cooked with meat, lamb, mussels, clams and homemade pasta, alongside a thoughtful list of Croatian wines.
Address: Frane Radića 5, 21420 Bol Phone: +385 21 635 236 Website: tavernariva-bol.com
- Address: Kala 7, 21400 Supetar Phone: +385 21 630 690 Website: konobakala.com
- Phone: +385 21 630 690
- Konaba Kala Website
Restaurant Vagabundo
Widely regarded as one of Bol’s finest tables, Vagabundo offers a smart, contemporary menu that still holds onto Dalmatian roots, making it a popular choice for a special occasion dinner.
Address: Ante Radića 46, Bol Phone: +385 99 663 5336
- Address: Kala 7, 21400 Supetar Phone: +385 21 630 690 Website: konobakala.com
- Phone: +385 21 630 690
- Konaba Kala Website
Ribarska Kućica
Meaning fisherman’s house, this spot near the Dominican monastery on the Glavica peninsula is consistently busy, and for good reason: the fish here is about as fresh as it gets.
Address: Ante Starčevića bb, 21420 Bol Phone: +385 21 635 033 Website: ribarskakucica.com
- Address: Kala 7, 21400 Supetar Phone: +385 21 630 690 Website: konobakala.com
- Phone: +385 21 630 690
- Konaba Kala Website
Mali Raj
Set inside an old olive grove above Zlatni Rat beach, Mali Raj serves traditional Dalmatian fish and meat dishes among ancient olive trees and vines, giving diners a genuine sense of place with their meal.
Address: above Zlatni Rat beach, Bol Phone: +385 99 426 6162 Website: maliraj-bol.com
- Address: Kala 7, 21400 Supetar Phone: +385 21 630 690 Website: konobakala.com
- Phone: +385 21 630 690
- Konaba Kala Website
Restaurants in Milna, Brač
On the sheltered western coast, Milna’s harbour has long been a favourite with sailors, and its restaurant scene revolves almost entirely around the fish landed each morning.
Taverna Riva
Occupying a two storey stone house right on the port, Riva pairs a ground floor pizzeria with an upstairs grill restaurant, and unusually for the island, stays open all year round. Expect octopus cooked with meat, lamb, mussels, clams and homemade pasta, alongside a thoughtful list of Croatian wines.
Address: Frane Radića 5, 21420 Bol Phone: +385 21 635 236 Website: tavernariva-bol.com
- Address: Kala 7, 21400 Supetar Phone: +385 21 630 690 Website: konobakala.com
- Phone: +385 21 630 690
- Konaba Kala Website
Restaurant Vagabundo
Widely regarded as one of Bol’s finest tables, Vagabundo offers a smart, contemporary menu that still holds onto Dalmatian roots, making it a popular choice for a special occasion dinner.
Address: Ante Radića 46, Bol Phone: +385 99 663 5336
- Address: Kala 7, 21400 Supetar Phone: +385 21 630 690 Website: konobakala.com
- Phone: +385 21 630 690
- Konaba Kala Website
Ribarska Kućica
Meaning fisherman’s house, this spot near the Dominican monastery on the Glavica peninsula is consistently busy, and for good reason: the fish here is about as fresh as it gets.
Address: Ante Starčevića bb, 21420 Bol Phone: +385 21 635 033 Website: ribarskakucica.com
- Address: Kala 7, 21400 Supetar Phone: +385 21 630 690 Website: konobakala.com
- Phone: +385 21 630 690
- Konaba Kala Website
Mali Raj
Set inside an old olive grove above Zlatni Rat beach, Mali Raj serves traditional Dalmatian fish and meat dishes among ancient olive trees and vines, giving diners a genuine sense of place with their meal.
Address: above Zlatni Rat beach, Bol Phone: +385 99 426 6162 Website: maliraj-bol.com
- Address: Kala 7, 21400 Supetar Phone: +385 21 630 690 Website: konobakala.com
- Phone: +385 21 630 690
- Konaba Kala Website
Restaurants in Central Brač
Away from the coast, the villages of the interior hold onto older ways of cooking, and this is where the island’s most traditional flavours survive.
Konoba Kopačina, Donji Humac
Kopačina is a pilgrimage site for lamb lovers, serving the island’s protected vitalac, offal skewers roasted over open coals, alongside peka and spit roasted lamb prepared several different ways.
Address: Donji Humac 7, 21423 Donji Humac Phone: +385 21 647 707 Website: kopacina.com
- Address: Kala 7, 21400 Supetar Phone: +385 21 630 690 Website: konobakala.com
- Phone: +385 21 630 690
- Konaba Kala Website
Konoba Tomić, Gornji Humac
Housed in an eight hundred year old family home, Tomić is famous for lamb peka that must be ordered a day in advance, along with homemade prosciutto and wine made the traditional way.
Address: Gornji Humac 36, 21414 Gornji Humac Phone: +385 21 647 228 Website: konobatomic.com
- Address: Kala 7, 21400 Supetar Phone: +385 21 630 690 Website: konobakala.com
- Phone: +385 21 630 690
- Konaba Kala Website
Vina Senjković Wine Bar, Nerežišća
Run by chef Magdalena Senjković and winemaker Saša Senjković, this hidden gem pairs small tapas plates, or a full slow food tasting menu on request, with the couple’s own wines.
Address: Domovinskog Rata 23, 21423 Nerežišća Phone: +385 98 461 506 Website: vina-senjkovic.hr
- Address: Kala 7, 21400 Supetar Phone: +385 21 630 690 Website: konobakala.com
- Phone: +385 21 630 690
- Konaba Kala Website
Konoba Toni, Dol
In the eco ethno village of Dol, Toni serves authentic Brač dishes cooked the way they have always been made here, a fitting end to any tour of the island’s interior.
Address: Dol, 21410 Postira Phone: +385 91 516 6532 Website: toni-dol.info
- Address: Kala 7, 21400 Supetar Phone: +385 21 630 690 Website: konobakala.com
- Phone: +385 21 630 690
- Konaba Kala Website
Regional Eating and the Best of Brač
Wherever you eat on the island, certain flavours repeat themselves. Lamb, raised on wild herbs and salty coastal grass, appears roasted, in peka, or as vitalac. Octopus is stewed, grilled or slow cooked under the bell. Fresh fish, squid and mussels arrive daily from the Adriatic, and cevapi remain the island’s favourite quick bite, especially around the stalls of Supetar. No meal is complete without local olive oil, produced across the island and celebrated at the Olive Oil Museum in Škrip, or a glass of Plavac Mali from Stina Winery, one of several vineyards making the most of Brač’s sun soaked soil.
Beyond the table, the island rewards exploration. Zlatni Rat near Bol remains Croatia’s most photographed beach, while the stonemasonry school in Pučišća keeps a centuries old craft alive. Škrip, the island’s oldest settlement, and the quiet interior villages of Nerežišća and Dol offer a glimpse of Brač far removed from the tourist trail, where the food, more often than not, still tastes of the island itself.
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Brighton boasts an exceptional fine dining scene, with standout venues including Furna, Dilsk at The Drakes Hotel, and etch. by Steven Edwards, a MasterChef: The Professionals winner. Other top choices are The Coal Shed for premium steaks, The Little Fish Market for Duncan Ray’s seafood artistry, Terre à Terre for creative vegetarian dishes, Fourth and Church for seasonal small plates, Petit Pois for French-inspired cuisine, and Wild Flor, a Hove neighbourhood bistro with flair.
Several Brighton fine dining venues have earned prestigious awards. The Little Fish Market and etch. have been recognised in the Michelin Guide. Furna and Wild Flor also receive high critical acclaim. Many have AA Rosettes, with chefs who have appeared on national food shows or trained in Michelin-starred kitchens.
For an unforgettable tasting menu, head to etch. by Steven Edwards, where seasonal British produce inspires an ever-changing multi-course experience. Furna offers innovative, flavour-packed tasting menus from chef Dave Mothersill, while Dilsk focuses on coastal and sustainable ingredients in its intricate dishes. The Little Fish Market specialises in seafood tasting menus, each plate crafted by chef Duncan Ray.
Yes – Terre à Terre is Brighton’s legendary vegetarian fine dining restaurant, creating imaginative, globally inspired dishes that impress vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Many other venues, such as Dilsk and Furna, also offer dedicated vegetarian tasting menus on request.
Seafood lovers will find plenty to enjoy at The Little Fish Market, widely regarded as one of Brighton’s best seafood restaurants, and English’s of Brighton, a historic seafood fine dining spot with fresh local catches. Dilsk also features seafood prominently in its sustainable menus.
Absolutely – Petit Pois is a refined French-inspired restaurant in Brighton serving classic dishes with contemporary flair, paired with an expertly curated wine list. Wild Flor also takes inspiration from European bistro traditions, with seasonal menus and a relaxed yet polished dining experience.
Fourth and Church blends the relaxed style of small plates with the precision and creativity of fine dining. Expect seasonal, globally influenced dishes, an extensive wine list, and a warm, intimate atmosphere.
Yes – venues such as etch. and Furna regularly collaborate with guest chefs, bringing fresh ideas and unique dishes to their tasting menus. Keep an eye on their event listings to experience one-off dinners and creative culinary showcases. You can also see these fine dining guest chef line ups on the Restaurants Brighton events guide.