To show what we’ve been missing, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best places for food in South Shields, according to Trip Advisor reviews. While some businesses will open on July 4 itself, others are awaiting further guidance and will open at a date the owners feel is safe for their staff and customers. Updates are being posted on individual business’s social media platforms.
![There's a lot of competition on Ocean Road, but Cafe India is currently in top place on Trip Advisor.](https://www.chad.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjJmOTA2YTVjLTU0YTgtNGIzMy1hNzI4LTUwZGQ4MGVhNjY0Nzo2OWJmOTczZS1jODUxLTQ2MTAtYTJiNC0wNDViZjNlYThkZWU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Cafe India, Ocean Road
There's a lot of competition on Ocean Road, but Cafe India is currently in top place on Trip Advisor. Photo: Google maps
![Turkuisine has been proving popular in lockdown with restaurant quality food for collection or delivery. Expect a whole host of Turkish classics.](https://www.chad.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmFiMzFkYTVjLTgzY2YtNDZjZC1iNDkzLTk2NGYzMGU0ZTljOTo3NzE4Y2FlMC1lOGI1LTRjNzItYjVlZS00ODVhNzIyOTlhNjA=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. Turkuisine, Burrow Street
Turkuisine has been proving popular in lockdown with restaurant quality food for collection or delivery. Expect a whole host of Turkish classics. Photo: Google maps
![People have still been getting their Aneesa's fix with a delivery service of its popular dishes.](https://www.chad.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjliYTNmNTIyLWUzNmUtNGFlNS05YTFlLTFhNWRlNjgwZWRhNzowOWE0ZGEzYi1hZDYyLTQ2NTctOGQwOS0wMzcxMjE3ZmI0Mzc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Aneesa's, New George Street
People have still been getting their Aneesa's fix with a delivery service of its popular dishes. Photo: JPI Media
![Delhi 6 is already taking bookings for reopening and is looking forward to seeing its customers once more.](https://www.chad.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjMxZjRlZmM3LWNiZmQtNDJhMC04ZTI0LTYzZWVjNzBjZmFiZDozODc4MzE4YS01NDM2LTQxYTctYjNhMi0yZTFkZjE5YjRkODM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Delhi 6, Ocean Road
Delhi 6 is already taking bookings for reopening and is looking forward to seeing its customers once more. Photo: Google maps