“Despite it being a four-hour journey from north to south Wales, I have dined here no fewer than 10 times”, notes a devoted fan of Coast. Located in a purpose-built, cedar-clad complex overlooking Coppet Hall Beach and Carmarthen Bay, this is a casual and family-friendly venue, with a great-value fixed-price ‘pebble menu’, plentiful veggie options and a flexible carte inspired by Welsh produce (including seafood from nearby Saundersfoot harbour). Style without stuffiness is the mantra, with bags of globetrotting pizazz thrown in – witness starters of scallop tempura with ponzu and lime zest or pork belly with watermelon chilli jam and crackling. There’s also flair when it comes to main-course pairings such as hake with cauliflower, black quinoa, mussels and parsley sauce or Welsh Black beef accompanied by roast artichokes, baby gem and roast onions, while desserts might include tarte Tatin with passion fruit and caramel ice cream. “Great views” are also guaranteed, whether you’re sitting in the glass-fronted dining room or out on the huge terrace.