If you're going to the beach to eat, it makes sense to sit where you can see it. With sidewalk seating and the sand just across the street, JDV (sister to the Merivale restaurant), has a relaxed, casual atmosphere. The value-for-money food includes wholesome breakfasts -- frittata with smoked salmon, capers, and spring onions is a tasty sample -- and lunch options of curries, pastas, salads, ciabatta, and soups. You'll find everyone from surfers and singles to trendies and families unwinding here.
