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Dem Shish - Dem Shish, Eastbourne, East Sussex

Dem Shish

4.6 (26)
£26 to £40
Turkish
85-87 South St, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 4LR

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2 people
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7:30 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Award-winning Turkish eatery for social drinking and dining. First-class Turkish cuisine, signature cocktails are hosted in the finest setting in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Turkish
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Delivery & takeout

What 26 people are saying

Dem Shish reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • East Sussex

    Great for brunch

  • East Sussex

    Good for groups

  • East Sussex

    Hot spot

  • East Sussex

    Romantic

  • East Sussex

    Good for special occasions

  • East Sussex

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dem Shish offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful food," "outstanding service," and a "great atmosphere." Guests rave about the "fantastic staff" and the lively music that enhances the ambiance. Perfect for celebrations, the restaurant is praised for its "amazing cocktails" and "enthusiasm for birthdays." A must-visit for delicious meals and memorable occasions.
26 Reviews
  1. candice

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was very nice however the service was not good. The waitrise thought the rice was cooked in butter and all meat marinaded in double cream Another waitress clarified this for us as I am dairy free. The wait time for food, drinks and bill was too long. We found it very loud at times with music and many happy birthday songs... all staff broke into happy birthday song 6 times. We were there for about 90 mins.

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  2. Graham

    East Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner! 20% off too! Thank you soon much ! See you soon

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  3. Liz

    East Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a fun evening and the food was so delicious! Really special!! 💖

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  4. Mr Colin

    East Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food.outstanding service and extremely friendly and helpful staff.

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  5. Dawn

    East Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always a pleasurable experience eating at Dem Shish, we especially enjoy the music by Paul Watson on a Wednesday. The staff are always very friendly and helpful and the food is always great

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  6. Claire

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food. Great size portions. Loved the live band - really added to the atmosphere. Good service. Will be back again soon x

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  7. Theresa

    East Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic tasty food. Beautifully cooked. Staff very helpful. Would definitely recommend. I was celebrating my birthday and they brought out a cake candles etc all ssng .this was spontaneous as we had not told them..

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  8. Nicole

    East Sussex1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for a bottomless brunch. I am vegan and found the food really tasty and there was a few different options for me. The other girls on the table really enjoyed the food too. Good service and would definitely go back again.

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  9. Keith

    East Sussex1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We booked for the bottomless prosecco lunch. I wasn't aware that the bottomless prosecco lunch was a set menu with choice but hey they had as a choice what I wanted anyway so all fine. Food was cooked well and very enjoyable. Prosecco was kept topped up which was good so no complaints. We had a 3pm slot which was sooo quiet just 6 others in whole restaurant. So if you want a quiet lunch and a relaxing end to the week then this would have suited you.

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  10. Kerry

    East Sussex1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely food and restaurant but we felt uncomfortable having staff standing right by us staring for most of the meal. Items were collected even when we had literally just finished or still eating. Service charge was added to bill so we were told what we had to pay.

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FAQs

Dem Shish offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01323 724656.

Dem Shish is rated 4.6 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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85-87 South St, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 4LR

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Eastbourne
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Turkish
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Entertainment, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Delivery & takeout
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