TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated October 2024

Clive Carter

Patrick Fitzhenry

David Maidment

Joe's

"Brilliant cafe and Joe is super friendly and welcoming. Love the friendly and relaxing atmosphere. We always try to visit when we are in Thanet...."

Kristian Sandven

"Excellent community cafe, with live music. Friendly personal service. Good value for..."

Steve F

"Brilliant staff and welcoming atmosphere, run on a community..."

Derek C-B

"Lovely cafe, build your own breakfast is..."

Chris Neaves

"What an amazing find. An early start, walked to Reculver and back, so were ready for a well earned brunch. Staff were lovely and friendly (as were..."

Andrew Masson

"Bohemian little cafe with a full menu and lots of activities including music. A little off the beaten track 5 minutes from the sea. Cake was..."

Simon Crossley

"Good friendly service, nice atmosphere and good..."

Ron Manser

"Joe's is a great place. Good food, best hot choc! It's not just a cafe, it's the centre of a community. Joe and all the staff are welcoming and..."

Judith Standen

"Had a lovely breakfast with my wife. She had the hotdog and chips and said it was the best she'd ever had. My breakfast was lovely, I love the fact..."

Matthew Wilson

"Lovely food, great service and friendly staff and..."

Sharon Ware

Mama Feelgoods

Afternoon tea for two

Hot Chocolate with Cream and Marshmallows

Bacon Brie and Cranberry Sandwich

Ice Cream

Poached Egg & Murhsooms

"Brilliant service! We sat outside with our little dog. He was given a fresh bowl of water and we were asked if it was okay to give him a sausage :)...."

alex hall-daniels

"A lovely little timber-clad cafe with ramped access and inside / outside seating. Hot meals such as Welsh Rarebit and very nice made-to-order..."

Chris H

"Once again I have visited Felicity's Cafe at Quex Park - Indeed this is a hidden gem located near Birchington. This time I was hosting two friends..."

David Webb

"Nice little cafe next to the Quex museum. Breakfast was lovely, cooked with quality items. This is not your average 'greasy spoon'. Much, much..."

alwyn whitlock

"Really friendly staff and always great service. The food is delicious and locally sourced and always done to a great standard. The vibe inside the..."

Simon Cornwell

"With the weather being so glorious, a spot of afternoon tea outdoors was in order. We took a trip to Felicity's Cafe at Quex Park. After performing..."

Simon

"Very friendly and efficent service. The sandwiches were great and struggled to choose between the varied selection on offer. The homemade cakes were..."

30gpn

"Beautiful out door seating seating area, glorious surroundings, beautiful food, lovely..."

Giz Mocat

"Lovely open atmosphere with affordable prices. The hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows is quite tasty. I love the vegetarian breakfast and my..."

Lisa Mirani

"Lovely afternoon tea for a large group of us. Very attentive with extra drinks and also didn’t rush us out when it was near to closing. Easy..."

Laura Janet

"Lovely idealic place 😍 lovely food freshly produced 👌 😋 fantasticly delicious good variety. Friendly Staff good service afternoon tea was..."

Rachel Keating

"Lovely little gem of a place with great staff and food, cannot fault. We will be back, thank you Lou, Gemma and..."

DEMON NATIONz

"Just been here for lunch and it was really good! The chicken, bacon, lettuce and tomato bagel burger was excellent and the quiche of the day was..."

George

"Stopped there for really nice cup of coffee with a scone. Lovely outside tables under the trees. And absolutely great..."

Olga Tim

"Second afternoon tea we have had. Birthday treat. Even better than the first one. Everything was delicious and outstanding. Nothing better can be..."

Helene

"Very nice food, just don't ask for a large coffee unless you have cast iron hands, as the large mugs don't have..."

Ron Manser

"This is a café that is hard to beat, we were impressed with the food and portions, and the staff were kind and attentive. We will be..."

Arnold Davis

Quex Restaurant

90/100 (1047 ratings)

Salmon and Scrambled Eggs

Potato Salad and Coleslaw

Full english breakfast

Wheelchair Accessible

"A lovely little restaurant in a great setting. All of the food was reasonably priced and the portions/quality of the food was amazing. Really..."

Ben Taylor

"For breakfast it really is Full English or versions thereof, so if like me you like something that isn't egg, sausage, beans, mushrooms or any other..."

Rebecca Thorpe

"If you are looking for a bargain - this isn't the place. If you are looking for quality, variety, exceptional customer service - this IS the place..."

Alan W

"Our go to place when travelling through. It has changed hands recently and I have to say what an improvement. The manager Anna ( I think) is an..."

jan dowler

"What a lovely farm shop and coffee stop to make the experience feel homely and warm. The carrot cake was divine and would recommend if you are in the..."

Cindy Cruickshank

"Wow, what an amazing find. We've been coming to the area for years & didn't know about this place. They have a gorgeous farm shop with such lovely..."

Claire Shelley

"We visited the area and decided to have breakfast there. This is a lovely farm shop with a nice restaurant. Food was good but the atmosphere was..."

George H

"Dropped by for a bit of light lunch. Wonderfully tasty sandwich but it came with the most delicious home cooked chips I’ve had in years!! Loved it..."

Jim Shaw

"Delicious turkey roast enjoyed it and a good portion too! Highly recommend! Local food gem spot! All party of 4 enjoyed the lunch..."

Massimo De Lucia

"Shopped here for years- its the gem of birchington. Butchers is a* quality and such great service the shop holds so many ingredients difficult to..."

lesley quinn

"Discovered the place by chance as near work. There is a great food barn at the entrance selling British and some European food. There is a butcher..."

Antoine Becaglia

"Really good food at good price, only thing that could of made this 5star is having a steak knife for my gammon. Apart from that, people was nice and..."

Squids

"The food and vegetables and the shop are amazing and the staff are very friendly and ..."

Amanda Moran

Minnis Bay Fish And Chips

90/100 (1215 ratings)

Rock Cod Haddock Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Fantastic food, great service and terrific banter from the beautiful blonde bombshell behind the counter! Best sausage in batter..."

Alex Steeds

"Best chip shop I've eaten in. Always have to pop in when visiting the area and recommend others do...."

Martin Harris

"As a business visitor to birchington, the fish & chips were some of the best I've had, and the curry sauce is to die for!!! 5 stars from me..."

Dave Winstanley

"This really is the best Fish and Chip shop and the cleanest restaurant I think we have ever been to. The staff are helpful, cook the Fish & Chips..."

RogerandSandra Yates

"Its very very good we come from Belgium and when I delever there i eat always..."

Filip Feys

"Best fish & chips we've had in a long time, generous potions, really tasty food & friendly service, we will defiantly be going back..."

Mark Pearcey Pearce

"Went today with family over from Ulster, absolutely spotlessly clean Food was amazingly good, everybody loved it The service was really good &..."

Paul Perkins

"Such a friendly bunch, and pretty much know my order by heart even though I'm not in there every week! Plus they are at the bottom of my road so..."

Kylie Koneti

"Great fish and chips and these guys are very generous. Been several times and always great service and very kind and hospitable. Food always..."

Julien Piper

"We usually have fish and chips here during our visits to England. This time it was our first meal. We split one large order of fries for five people...."

Kay Bee

"My host at the Old Coach House recommended Minnis Bay Fish and Chips and said they were the best ones. So I gave it a go. Staff were welcoming and..."

P Hylton

"Excellent food,, massive portions, good price, plus some seating if you want to eat in. I would recommend Minnis Bay Fish and Chips to..."

David Burns

"The guy whom greeted me earlier today remembered me from some time ago, I always opt for the senior citizen fish n chips ! To be totally honist I..."

James pink Bart

"Nice place to sit and have f&c's, after a day at beach. Free ketchup and salt. Toilets to relieve yourself. Chips ok. Kids enjoyed it. Clean..."

Naomi Brenchley

"Best chips I’ve ever had - not greasy at all and great portion to - staff really helpful and kind to so thank you so..."

Angie iPad

"Great quality Food we had Cad and chips and it tasted lovely, the fish was fresh and the batter light and crispy how fish and chips used to be,..."

Eamonn Fountain

"Popped in for some fish and chips for the family and was totally amazed at how good these meals were. Would definitely recommend to anyone, we all..."

Russell Curtis

"They are very good, very friendly people, they light up the environment with their smiling faces, they serve delicious food with their meals, I..."

Çetin Babili

The Cow Shed Bar & Grill

89/100 (2349 ratings)

Charcuterie Board to Share

Wheelchair Accessible

Private Dining

Reservations

Accepts American Express

Non-smoking restaurants

"We took my mother to the Cow Shed for an early Mother's Day treat and, coincidentally, our first visit. The greeting we received was warm and..."

Steve Jarvis

"Had a birthday meal here last night, the food was gorgeous.we had a starter, main meal and a sweet. The atmosphere is very friendly. The staff are..."

Jackie Caldwell-Barr

"The best ploughman’s I have ever had. Ham, cheese, pork pies, and scotch eggs, all homemade along with beautiful chutneys and bread. The service..."

Marie Grace

"The only word for this restaurant is excellent. My other half and I have heard a lot of good comments about The Cow Shed, so eventually decided to..."

Serena Sykes

"Went here this evening. The place looks amazing and the staff are lovely. Had the crab cakes to start, followed by the pork belly and then the..."

Fran Matharu

"I would definitely recommend this place, I had steak and ribs and both were cooked to perfection, also the staff were very friendly and..."

Marcus Evans

"We had a table of ten booked tonight & I would just like to thank all the staff for a great night! The food was lovely and cooked to perfection!! The..."

Simon Packham

"Second time eating here. First time for dinner & now lunch. Absolutely fabulous food again. So accommodating, friendly staff & nice atmosphere. Would..."

Anna Elizabeth Stokoe

"Was thoroughly impressed with the cow shed, went with my other half and 2 friends, the atmosphere was good, the staff were friendly and the food..."

Sam George Scott

"Really scrumptious food, loved everything with really sweet and welcoming staff, highly..."

Peter Robinson

"Had a great meal. Fantastic burger. Even the idiot woman on the next table complaining her chocolate dessert (which was fabulous because I had the..."

Adam Batting

"Excellent Sunday lunches at The Cow Shed Bar & Grill. Really generous portions, including the children's potion (seemed like the same amount of food..."

Patrick McDougall

"I have been here a couple times now and the service is impeccable, the staff are tentative and welcoming and it’s such a lovely place to go! The..."

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"The food and drinks were great. Portion sizes are big. The outdoor area is nice. The only problems I found with this place is the indoor chairs and..."

Rhodanite Crystal

"Super food with lots of choice, great portion sizes. Service was excellent. Went along for a birthday celebration and very glad we chose The Cow..."

Darren Fitzgerald

"Been a couple times now and love this place. Service is good. Food is delicious. I like the fact they have put up partial dividers between the tables..."

James Robinson

"Lovely food and all freshly cooked. It was busy, so service was a little slow, but that didn't matter as we were not in a rush. Unfortunately, one..."

Jonny Hate

"Just got back from the cow shed. We phoned to see if they had a table they told us to come even though it was getting late.The staff were very..."

Kelly Loveridge

"What an amazing experience and environment! Team is great, ambience on point, strongly recommended! And don't worry too much about prices, I'm sure..."

Francisco Alvarenga Rua

"First visit, came for the Wednesday steak special. Booked online earlier the same day. I had heard good things about the place. I wasn't..."

Matthew Moore

"The smokehouse experience I've been searching for! Great service, great atmosphere and perfect bbq! The only negative is that I live 105 miles..."

Terry Fallows

"To start the pigs in blankets and pork crackling was very tasty! I enjoyed the margarita prawns as a starter too, although the bread type..."

Maz

"Food is on the whole great but can be quite variable. We've been a couple of times and the margarita prawns were fabulous the first time and rather..."

Gemunu Peries

"Food and service were impeccable. Definitely a place to eat at more than..."

Aj Batchelor

"So much more than just a burger place. Meat lovers will find something to satisfy here, highly recommend the while..."

Reece Fallows

"Really enjoyed our meal at the Cow shed. The food was delicious the staff were friendly and very helpful. We'll defiantly be going..."

Warren Hobson

"Birthday treat and I wasn't disappointed. First visit and although small had a nice atmosphere. Tomahawk steak was superb, service was great and the..."

bill larkins

"Came from Cambridge for this! Best staff! Best food. Left with a food baby & we will be coming..."

Alicia Ingle

Driftwood Cafe

88/100 (2869 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I was in search for another coffee shop that opened early. They have a bakery section at the front and a sit down restaurant on the other aide..."

Kay Bee

"Came for lunch for the first time this week, having had this at the bottom of our road for two years. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Menu is extensive and..."

Carla Jiacoumi

"Fantastic service, great selection on menu would highly recommend thank you driftwood..."

Peter Schmieden

"Nice place to pop in for a coffee. Good service with friendly..."

Ray Taylor

"Good coffee and lovely cake! Service is usually pleasant and friendly - sadly, not so today with the waitress (not one whom i have encountered on a..."

Philippa

"Friendly and service with a smile. Clean and tidy. Good food and..."

Graham North

"Had breakfast there friday morning,first time I had been in .Full English and a latte ,stopped mushrooms for Bubble and squeak, I couldn't believe it..."

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"Really nice breakfast Moderately priced Lovely atmosphere Great fresh..."

Jim Harding

"I had an egg and bacon sandwich which was very nice, well stuffed with bacon! The service here was good. I will definitely go..."

Colin Palgrave

"Many thanks to the lovely helpful staff at the Harbour Bakery they provided the buffet for my mums 90th birthday , really fresh and tasty..."

Jacqueline Brown

"Lovely cafe with friendly people, I would definitely recommend the croque..."

Christina Vaschuk

"Superb pizzas and great friendly staff and service with a small selection of fine beers and..."

Robbie Lovelady

"Lovely fresh bread and cakes and stop for a hot tea or coffee plus something delicious to eat . Very clean staff are..."

Jeanette Payne

"Very friendly people and great food and..."

Mat Brooke

"In a world where supermarkets have taken over much of the retail food scene, it's really welcome to still be able to buy from local, specialist..."

Jeffrey Loomes

Honeyz Cafe & Beach Bar

"Just popped down Honeys beach bar for some traditional pie and mash from Manzies and I must say it was just like I remembered from when I lived in..."

Ronnie Williams

"Nice stop on a tour around Thanet. Food was good and reasonably priced and the ice cream was..."

Kevin Rackham

"Our usual stop on a Sunday ride for coffee and breakfast rolls, reasonably priced, cooked..."

Ian T

"Visited here today food was great value, well priced. Owners were very friendly and..."

Daniel Bishop

Joe Gresham

The Windshack

"Wife and I stopped off for a fish and chip lunch today. Without any shadow of doubt the best Fish and chips we've ever had. At last we have found a..."

michael tyler

"Lovely friendly atmosphere, nice to sit and look over the beach and sea. Good quality food and portions, and the Jersey ice-cream is the best you can..."

Peter R

"Stopped for a coffee to enjoy the fantastic view of the beach but then got hungry and had to try the fish and chips! They wee the best fish and..."

bugs bunny

"Lovely bacon bap and a cheeky beer, well worth popping down as not too..."

D.E. Greene

"Lovely lunch at the windshack today. Staff friendly and smiley, took the time to chat. Beautiful sausage bap and a lovely view of minnis Bay..."

Tracy Hammond

"In a great place next to the beach. Simple but tasty food. Full English available and Fish & Chips, Panninis and more, just right for its location...."

John Gilbert

"Tasty f&c with generous portions and quick service. Just wish the ice creams were not the 'fluffy Mr whippy' type. Bring..."

Chris Chaplin

"fish and chips a pint of lager the perfect place great value for money 2 happy..."

spencer osborne

"Best cafe on the..."

malcolm s

"A nice spot to stop and grab an ice cream or a bucket of chips while at the beach. It can get busy but its worth the..."

Mark Stockham

"Ideal for coastline walkers and holidaymakers. Chips, cakes and even alcohol. Sit inside or out. What's not to..."

Simon Pickering

"Fabulous service and delicious hot chocolate..."

Karen Baldwin

"The view, the food, the people, can't say what's..."

Darren Oke

Amy Wright

Chris Mitchell

Minh Chau

The Powell Bar And Restaurant

Bacon Cheeseburger and Fries

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food at the Powell was amazing, we were visiting Canterbury for the weekend and found this pub by mistake. The food and service were great and to..."

Kelly Hough

"Really enjoyed afternoon tea for 6 people Hot drinks were refillable and we had a lot!! Plenty of sandwichs, sausage rolls, scones, cakes, etc infact..."

Karen Brinkman

"First time going here tonight and had the most amazing roast dinner. Friendly, efficient staff and the Christmas tree looked stunning � perfect..."

Emma Louise Wedgner

"Lovely staff... Fantastic food... It's the second visit for me... This time Sunday roast... Food was excellent as before...generous portions and..."

Darren Eason

"Great place and beer. Friendly staff. Really nice decor. Warm and..."

Chris Page

"Had a wonderful afternoon tea with 13 other ladies,wonderful food and good service,recommend to..."

Daisy Austin

"Beautiful pub and restaurant gorgeous tastie food Great atmosphere and excellent..."

Darren Gooding

"Took my Father in law for lunch yesterday with my boys , 16 and 10, and had a super lunch. The Powell burger was delicious � highly..."

Elizabeth Brigitte Hamp

"We celebrated my wifes birthday with dinner at the Powell on Thursday 18th May with my family on an unfortunate rainy night. Very good choice on..."

Christopher Morley

"Just finished having dinner and not only was the food amazing the staff was very polite and friendly will definitely be coming..."

Sammie Thain

"Would like two say what a wonderful Valentine's night I had and the food was fantastic...."

Suzanne Megan Tsangarides

"Always friendly, good service, fabulous quality food a real..."

Louisa Lythe Alwaysajackson

"This is a great restaurant we all (30 of us) enjoyed an excellent Sunday lunch. The service was good and the staff very..."

Fiona Hemsley

"Lovely Sunday roast, it's where we always go when we can escape our..."

Kerensa Miller

"Great pub! We were a couple of Aussies in town for a few days, went there on our first day and it brought us back every day after that. The locals..."

Elise Bazley

"People have complained that no cash is taken, however not found an issue. I prefer card payments as more secure and those that moan can easily go..."

John O'Sullivan

"Now re-opened and more geared up for meals. We booked for Easter sunday dinner and sat in the conservatory area. Staff seemed to be a bit new to the..."

Antony Ding

"Only popped in for a drink nice atmosphere had a pint of cornish cider very nice all in all a good..."

Alan Hart

"Great food, excellent service, would highly recommend the fish and..."

Ruben Moler

"So beautiful and so clean and sfaff so friendly I had a plate of chips homemade best chips ..."

Amanda Moran

"Took friends today for lunch. A very friendly reception, fantastic service and attention. Food was really very good indeed, almost too much on our..."

Jackie West

"Wonderful stay, the staff were probably the most welcoming and helpful I’ve come across in quite some time...."

Robert Dobinson

"Great steak and Goan caulifower curry. Really friendly staff..."

Ben Graham

"Lovely food, good staff and nice make..."

Amanda webb

"Really beautiful room, nicely decorated and very clean. Staff were friendly and helpful and it was a great price. Only couple of downsides were no..."

Abigail Kelly

"We were in the area for a little break away, we chose to have our food here on the Thursday night (May 5th) and the girl serving was great, very..."

Mikey Barber

"Restaurant: Good food and wine at reasonable prices. We had four separate dishes...fajitas, chicken, fish n chips, and linguine. All very good. The..."

John Downs

"Service and food very good better than average pub food. Prices reasonable. Would have given 5 star but my wife booked a particular table when we..."

Gerry Tighe

"Attended with friends for the first of I hope many more occasions, a nice friendly atmosphere, staff very approachable, and the food was great. Very..."

Malcolm Raphael

"The first time I've had a meal here. Popped in for a drink before and really liked the atmosphere. On this occasion, and under covid distancing rules..."

Michael Bolt

The Smugglers

86/100 (2284 ratings)

Sweet Chilli Halloumi

Special Birthday Cake Made by the Head Chef

Wheelchair Accessible

"We celebrated our wedding at the Smuggler's Inn in May. As a wedding venue and family-run restaurant, we highly recommend this beautiful historic..."

Nathalie Kranich

"Wow. What a dining experience! Highly recommended and will dine again. 1Atmosphere Very Classy setting but with a relaxed pub feel. Facilities were..."

Rahji Shrinarine (Capt Black)

"What a lovely way to spend Valentine’s Day, had the set menu, was super tasty and I thought the price was very good considering taste & service. I..."

Maz

"Great atmosphere and very attentive staff friendly sadly the price of the food for the quality does not match at all. low end, cheap produce bland..."

Trish Smythe

"This is 1 of our favourite restaurants, the meals are always well presented, staff are always very friendly & knowledgeable & the theme nights are..."

Sue Brett

"My Aunt my Sister and myself had a lovely afternoon tea here today, the finger sandwiches were just the right size and a nice selection, the cakes..."

Liz Hockley

"Good location and a paid parking with parking for many cars available behind the restaurant. Entry to the restaurant from the parking also . Cosy..."

Susheela Panduri

"What can I say lovely birthday treat from the wife. As for the food excellent as useful although definitely won't leave it so long before going..."

Michael Twyman

"I have been before and it is still very nice . We have booked up for a party 🎉 later in the..."

Don Morgan

"Excellent with allergies! I visit here often with my parents. My allergies are very carefully looked after, and nothing is ever too much trouble...."

Leah Redmond

"Lovely meal here during a family celebration. Nothing too much trouble and very friendly and helpful staff. Only reason it is not a 5 star review is..."

Gemma Fermor

"If you're looking for that perfect small venue to hold your wedding. I'd highly recommend the..."

Richie Triangle

"Absolutely amazing food, service and ambiance!! It was a family get together for our Mum + Dad's wedding anniversary! The whole evening was very..."

Julie Goldfinch

"Lovely food very friendly..."

Kathy N

"The best. Fantastic food and brilliant service. Great place for group gatherings. Well done to Lisa and team. We had a wonderful time. Everyone of..."

Ed Kearney

Seabells Fish And Chips

85/100 (452 ratings)

Restaurants

British

"The food was amazing ,just like my mum used to make will be coming back and started tell people about the ..."

Amanda Moran

"Great food and friendly staff! Would highly..."

David Mason

"Absolutely amazing customer service!!!!! Absolutely made our evening, they went over and beyond!! The food was delicious too. Highly, highly..."

Sarah Hart

"Well it's official now. This is the best fish and chip shop in Birchington! It used to be minis bay fish and chip shop but after the new ownership..."

Alina Goodwin

"Lovely fresh fish and chips, friendly..."

Lorraine Paine

"Nice food, good portion size, friendly..."

J B

"Seabells is back, after a long downtime following a fire, Seabells is back in business with a fresh look! Still affordable prices, and ever so..."

A Moon Rabbit

"Just recently moved to Minster and fancied some fish & chips so went down to the one in Minster and although the website says they were open they..."

Norman Neal

"I thought I would give the revamped SeaBells fish and chips (and cafe) in Station Road, Birchington, a try rather than the usual Minnis Bay Fish and..."

Bobby Bewl

"Revamped and lovely....Great friendly staff....crispy haddock and the chips were too....no complaints at all....highly..."

Kendra McLeod

"Fantastic service and value for money. Great fish and chips and lovely staff. Great and warm welcome and Covid SAFE. All the food is fresh and local..."

Scott Taylor

"The best Fish and Chip shop in town . Great portions and friendly service . Value for money..."

Ish Uluturk

"Lovely experience today. Great food and really excellent..."

Serena Sykes

"The owner of this fish and chip shop is absolutely lovely, she should give lectures on customer service! She is always polite and friendly and she..."

Sarah Hackman

"I sat in side I had cod chips and mushy peas it was a very generous portion. The chips were cooked to perfection the batter on the fish was light and..."

Marion Collins

"Great fish & chips orders large fish was really nice defo come here..."

Mike Lolu

"The owner came out to us who were a big family of 12. All I can say is how fantastic it was. Each food was hot fresh and all good quality. Was a..."

Lexie Savo

The Waves Bar, Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"Popped in for some lunch a few weeks ago and, must admit, I was absolutely blown away by the place and the incredible hospitality. My elderly..."

Faye Warburton

"Spot on! Fast service, food was so good and big portions - worth the money! Seating area outside is great, dog friendly, staff are friendly. What..."

Naomi Ingram

"Lovely relaxing place to be in the sun near the sea. Extremely dog friendly. Delicious food served quickly too..."

Laura Williams

"Just got back from a few days away here, our room was clean and our stay was very pleasant, the staff are very friendly and welcoming, the food and..."

Samantha Kent

"Thank you for a lovely breakfast and the doggie ice cream was a hit with mr wizzy puff lovely friendly staff will be popping i again always nice not..."

Annabell Joyce

"We thought we would try here for lunch as had never been before but has heard good stuff about the place! The food and service was great! We had a..."

Nicky Walker

"Came in lunchtime for my double pie and mash fix , lovely food decent prices and friendly welcoming staff. would recommend to anyone ill be back for..."

Barry Mcgrath

"Great place amazing meals they are huge very tasty ,lovey clean environment with lovely friendly staff ..."

Susie Donohoe

"Very clean and very freindly staff. The food was lovely. I would highly..."

Jenni Ferr

"Fantastic experience. Very friendly and welcoming people. Roseline and another female staff in the evening took excellent care of us and made special..."

Adil Ejaz Bhatti

"Love this friendly cafe. Beautiful views, excellent staff and food and of course dog friendly..."

Sue Bowski

"Great bar/Café, never go to Birchington without calling in. Busy, hardworking staff, especially in this heatwave!! Always support the entrepreneur,..."

James Connell

"Great food and doom bar in bottles that's good enough for me ..."

Colin Davis

"Lovely little cafe/bar. Very dog friendly and very friendly..."

Nicky MacQueen

"First visit here today, not the last!!!! Lovely very friendly atmosphere made to feel very welcome with our dog as well. Coffee and food first..."

Ann Bradley

Christies Wine Bar & Bistro

84/100 (1134 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were looking for a place in birchington for a quick retreat to chill and have a quick drink, nice place. It attracted us as it was all illuminated..."

Mathew Cooke

"Great little place in Birchington, very friendly accommodating staff and fab..."

Amy Lesley Braid

"Atmosphere great ,staff great , food portion size &quality just WOW amazing..."

Steve Mcdaid

"Went for a pre Christmas dinner on Saturday 17th December, there was 7 of us it was a really beautiful dinner so tasty and great presentation, staff..."

Jean Phipps

"What's not to like!! Friendly, happy staff! Nice clientele of people, Good weekend entertainment and decent food!..."

Julie Roche

"My friend Peter and I went to Christies Wine Bar and Bistro quite a few times whilst I was on Holiday in Birchington. The staff are very welcoming..."

Maria Moseley

"Excellent staff, atmosphere brilliant, lots of lovely food and most important the beer is..."

Richard Hills

"Had a brilliant night here Friday Hullabaloo were playing they had the place rocking & really great bar staff..."

Kathy Partington-Wilson

"Great place, bar staff were quick and efficient. Drinks were clean and reasonably priced. There was a band on that evening, absolutely fantastic!..."

Paul Ward

"Christians the best chef lovely food! Deffo be coming..."

Marli Goodyear

"The food is delicious and resonable too. Our favourite restaurant in Birchington. Staff are so friendly and helpful too. Can't wait to visit again..."

Stephanie Smart

"Had a smashing roast dinner today, no scrimping here, delicious, flavoursome, and great choice. Friendly attentive staff. We'll be back for another..."

Ali C

"Had Sunday lunch on 26th March with my wife and two friends. Quality of the food was excellent and portions were unbelievably large. £83 for two..."

Keith Taxi

"We all had a brilliant time on Saturday evening for the karaoke night. The staff were brilliant very friendly and welcoming and rearranged three..."

Linda Blesky

"Wine list amazing, came for Italian night cannot wait to book again. Super excited to try the new summer..."

eva` piplica

"This was a super find. Unexpectedly popped in and enjoyed s glass of wine and shared a bowl loaded chips... absolutely delicious. The barmaid was..."

Lesley Ashwood

"Great venue, great helpful cheerful staff & some great bands they get in too! P. S The roast is definitely worth trying on a Sunday, but best to..."

Jayne Bungard

"We recently had a family meal at Christie's for my mum's 85th birthday. We pre- ordered food as there were 11 of us. The food was very good and..."

Sally Gaites

"Friday nite often a decent band in with usually decent crowd. Saturday night's casino night was amazing. Roulette table black jack and a quick fire..."

Nic Hearn

"Had a great time at karaoke night on Saturday, staff were welcoming and..."

Matt Thorpe

"Had an amazing roast lunch today with family who were visiting. I am allergic to onions and the staff were so helpful in what I could eat. Their..."

Diane Dickenson

"We went along to see the live music which is a regular feature. Popular venue, well..."

Dave O'Brien

"Christie's is a nice place to go . Comfortable and pleasant . However i think the reason that pub numbers are dwindling are more to do with the mood..."

Peter Audley

"Had been told about Christie's but had not tried since moving to the area, well what a great place to dine ,we had the roast dinner with a starter..."

Richard Martin

"A great place to visit for a drink and food looked good Very friendly. A very nice place to have a drink too while waiting for a train as station..."

Kim Forge

"Absolutely the BEST ROAST EVER!!! Christie's is a fab, friendly venue with wonderful, attentive staff who simply can't do enough for you. Thank you..."

Mary Kelly

"Had some delicious cocktails, served by a very charming young lady (I think her name was Bee?). All round great find, highly..."

Martin Stamp

"Very nice indeed. Surprising number of people in the pub considering we were there at the beginning of the week. Our sandwiches were excellent. A..."

D Bell

"Great little bar with friendly staff good atmosphere and entertainment. Good selection of drinks (lovely cold pint of..."

Richard Proctor

"Can be expensive, but it's a lovery..."

Mike Malpass

Fishbone Grill

82/100 (4977 ratings)

English Breakfast Plate

Cafe

Saveloy and Chips

Grilled Sea bass

Hot Chocolate with Marshmello

Bangers and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

Grilled fish

Sausages and Mash Potatoes

Fish & Chips

Cottage pie

Cheeseburger with Chips

Liver and bacon

Scampi Chips & Fresh Salad

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"We only had chips but, boy were they good! 2 large portions was well big enough for us 3 and a child with some left over for later in the air fryer..."

Sue Horne

"Great breakfast. We really enjoyed our breakfast, beautifully cooked and presented in a very nicely done out café. Service was great as well 👍 I..."

Carole Lofthouse

"Just about the best fish restaurant I have ever visited. Superb fresh cod as were the other dishes the family ordered. Wide choice of menu including..."

Susan Hughesdon

"This place was a great find. Surprising really because it just looks like a fish and chip shop from the outside. There's a fair sized car park. The..."

C G

"When we arrived the restaurant was closed but staff said we could order for takeaway though there were a few things unavailable. Food was great,..."

Charlie

"Best Fish& Chips I've eaten in Thanet. Terrific staff, great atmosphere certainly be returning, nice change for me to eat out.but I felt very..."

Terry Johnson

"Have visited the Fishbone Grill on many occasions for breakfast, lunch and dinner for a sit down or takeaway meal. The food is always brilliant and a..."

dave campbell

"Staff were very friendly and helpful and service was excellent. Food was..."

Denise G

"Came across the Fishbone Grill driving home from Eastbourne. Dined outside as we had our boisterous 18 month old Golden retriever pup with us. The..."

John Fry

"Service was friendly and efficient, food was very good with generous portions, I had liver and bacon with mash and onion..."

Jeff Wood

"Thank you so much for the lovely food we have had when we've come in this week it's been Gorgeous thank you to your lovely staff and the cooks that..."

Clare Havill

"Amazing food and great service. Fantastic choice of food for all the..."

Michelle Heath

"Been there a couple of times now. The food is amazing, big plates of food. Clean and reasonable price. Will definitely recommend!..."

Jany Guitta Badoye

"Excellent Sunday Roast Dinner. We will come back for more of the menu again..."

Steve B

"Was treated by friends with me having Place fillet Chips and mushy peas. (Absolutely delicious) Prompt service considering how busy it was and they..."

Walter Wasone

"Tasty food but super crowded especially during the evenings, ordering on the phone before is a must if you don't like waiting. Eating in isn't too..."

Monica Aoi Otani

"Very friendly staff. Plenty of seats for inside dining. Food was excellent and very nicely priced. Definately one to try if you are passing..."

Bill McGarry

"great food fresh great price good choice friendly staff clean and..."

Carol Stevens

"Lovely fresh food, huge portions, great value for money. Nice friendly staff. Plenty of free parking. Definitely visiting..."

Heidi Pioli-Laing

The Minnis Bay Bar & Brasserie

80/100 (2503 ratings)

Traditional Cod & Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

Waterfront

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Had a really great meal, hoping to book in may for our wedding anniversary. I live in Canterbury and is well worth the drive, for a great meal. Well..."

Tracy Creaser

"We had breakfast which was absolutely wonderful. We then went to a cycle and returned for lunch . The service was excellent the food was outstanding...."

Anthony Schweitzer

"Lively find after a long walk from Reculver, food was brilliant and the staff were very friendly and efficient. This place is also welcomes dogs..."

Anastacia Beaverhouse

"Fab breakfast today, service and food great can thoroughly..."

RinoandJayne Santi

"Went to The Minnis Bay last night for a birthday meal (party of 6). Food was fantastic, service was excellent, sitting brilliant, just could not..."

Mike Friday

"This restaurant just keeps getting better and better! Amazing food, wonderful sea view and superb friendly staff! I love this Kentish..."

Stuart Callaghan

"Cant wait to go back! The staff are lovely, the food was good, the venue is beautiful. Great place to visit any time but when the suns out and you..."

Gary

"The food was beautiful and well presented! Lovely atmosphere, cosy and calm with excellent service! Only thing I could ask for is more veggie options..."

Sane

"It's an amazing place to chill out after cyckling on the Viking trail. Great food and the most stunning view! The bonus is an indoor soft play area..."

Tatiana Klimova

"This place serves up some lovely tasty meals they really do..with lovely views over the beach. Recommend the Hake for fish lovers. Price wise very..."

mark horwood

"Good food, great prices and 180 degree of sea and sky view. Wonderful place to view the sunset. Lamb stew too salty. Fish and chips very good...."

K m Y

"I, along with my parents, Had the pleasure today of dining at the Minnis, it was last minute and we were welcomed to come and ask for Dee when we..."

stacie Pughe

"My mum lives close by so we visit The Minnis quite a few times a year. On our last visit things were not entirely up to scratch but still nice. I..."

MISS P

"Incredible food! The photos can't do it justice, but the taste was amazing. Loads of vegan options - the vegan duck is really tasty, as was the ..."

Aimee Coleman

"Beautiful view to the sea from the restaurant. The interior feels warm and classy. The food is delicious, could be a bigger portion tho. Staff is..."

Zalan R.

"Great service. We stopped for a drink on Sunday evening. Great atmosphere with superb views of the sea. Service was..."

Mario Loulié

"Great location for a meal at sun down. Fish and chip dinner was perfectly cooked and presented. Some confusion on ordering at the bar but we did not..."

bertie malco

"Lovely relaxed lunch. Had sandwiches and chips with coffee both all which were very nice. Not busy on a week day. Service good and efficient. Did not..."

marion moughton

"So peaceful. Sandy beaches. Dog friendly areas. Food/drinks/ice creams available. Plenty of..."

Tina Seymour

"Stunning place, beautiful setting, incredibly clean pub on the sea front, lovely staff and probably one of the best meals I've eaten in many years...."

Dean Lacey

"Booked in advance for a Sunday lunchtime and requested a table outside. There were a few spots of rain late morning, and when we arrived they had..."

Andy Martin

"Really lovely delicious food. Main courses tended more towards meat dishes so had two starters instead, which was plenty. Service really good and..."

Janet Carmichael

"A nice restaurant/bar at the Minnis Bay beach. Bit expensive but very good quality service and food. I had an appetiser - scallops! Was sumptuous...."

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