Best Dressed crab in Whitstable

2 restaurant menus in Whitstable, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Samphire
Samphire
94/100 (4461 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
European
Healthy
British
Vegan Options
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Brunch
Risotto
Cannelloni
Polenta
Antipasti for 2
Mussels
Hake
Skate Wing Smoked Leers Sea Purslane
Salmon
Croquettes
Samphire Fish Pie
Cakes
Black Pearl Ale
Soup
Lamb
Poached Eggs
Chowder
Fish
Puddings
Haddock
Pork
Cake
Oysters on the Half Shell
Sorbet
Shrimp
Dressed crab
Cod
Sticky Toffee Pudding and Ice Cream
Trout
Beef
Gnocchi
Pork Belly Salad
Pork Belly
Pancakes
Veggie Breakfast
Mussels in Cider
Mackerel
Poached egg
Eggs Benedict
Cheesecake
Venison
Salad
Toasts
Focaccia
Sausage
Chili
Omelette
Fish and Chips
Fish Pie
Crab
red mullet
Scallops
Plaice
Duck
Plaice
Octopus
Oyster
Oyster
Sit down
Healthy
British
European
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Mastercard
Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I ate at Samphire with friends on a busy Saturday night. I have to admit from the website and menu, I wasn't particularly sold on the place. How..."
Tracy Gent
"A birthday meal on a busy Saturday night that could have been a disaster when it appeared I’d booked the wrong date. I was rescued by genial and..."
Sarah Flynn
"Been a few times now. The staff are so tentative can’t do enough for you. The food is amazing freshly cooked and local produce. Highly recommend..."
Ashley Meade
"My wife Paula Moon and I thoroughly enjoyed the meal we had here. We both had the asparagus starter which was wonderful, my wife had duck breast with..."
Gary Moon
"My friend and I popped in on a wet Sunday afternoon in search of a late lunch/early dinner. Despite setting up for a large birthday party the staff..."
Therese Killen
"I had a delightful lunch at "Samphire" in Whitstable! This dog-friendly restaurant offered a welcoming atmosphere. The Focaccia was a perfect balance..."
Stefano Pecchio
"Honestly I went to Oyster Company first because it is popular and famous. But they are just too arrogant and refuse people to walk in. Fine. Then we..."
Abbie Tse
"Passed by this town impromptu, didn't have any reservation. Was told that have to wait for 1 hour for a table, I'm glad that i waited. The oysters i..."
Catherine C
"So was my first day trip to Whitstable, and the weather forecast was down for rain, so we reserved a table at Samphire after checking the reviews. ..."
Steve S
"An amazing breakfast, so many good options and a lot of choice but if you're a fan of an english breakfast definitely try their twist- the bone-in..."
Ritesh Odedra
"Amazing restaurant. The food was incredible, the starters were next level- including some big fresh oysters. We had the John Dory and it was the best..."
Jasmin Gerrard
"Pictures tell a thousand words… well these say it all. The meal was amazing form start to finish, the staff were lovely and the restaurant is..."
Ross Cruickshank
"Recommended this lovely little restaurant by a local business owner, and I was massively impressed. Cod croquettes as a starter were delicious, and..."
Dave Cocozza
"Absolutely superb. 6 of us are together and we shared all of the starters, 2 sharing John Dory's and the muscles. It was all amazing. The oysters..."
Jonathan Morse
"Oysters were super fresh 🦪 😍 Strongly recommend the mussels, the soup was yum and OMG the bread was surprisingly good👌🏻 Steak was average..."
chan Mary
The Rose In Bloom
The Rose In Bloom
80/100 (1930 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
British
Bar
Vegan Options
Pub
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Salad
Lasagne
Mandarin Cheesecake
Open Prawn Sandwich
Mussels
Cakes
Fish and Chips
Corona On Tap
Lamb
Battered Cod Mash and Peas
Cheesecake
Puddings
Fish
Pork
Ice Cold Cider
Fish & Chips
Cake
Sandwiches
Moules frites
A Nice Cold White Wine with a View
Cod
Scampi
Burger
Lager
Sunday roast
Ribs
Fish & chips
Sea Bass
Dressed crab
Curry
Sausage
Beer
Prawns
Lemon Meringue Pie
Fried
mozzarella sticks
Falafel Burger
Roast Dinner
banoffee pie
Gravy
Roast Potatoes
Beef
Steak and Ale Pie of the Day
Fish Pie
Roast Beef
Steak Pie with Chips and Peas
Local Fish
Bass
Sunday Roast Chicken
Steak and Ale Pie
Cheesecakes
Veggie Bean Burger
Sit down
British
Bar
Pub
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Validated Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Drinks
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Had a steak and ale pie yesterday, it was to die for. Huge pieces of steak in a lovely soft pastry accompanied by buttered new potatoes and loads of..."
Bazza Barry Eveling
"Came back here for my birthday meal yesterday lunchtime. Attentive staff, couldn't have been more pleasant or helpful, lovely food and the best table..."
Maxine Mackie
"Lovely pub ! Fab beer garden eith magnificent sea views & great food!..."
P'tite Franglaise G
"Great staff Great pub food Great selection of beers and..."
Paul Dickerson
"Great place. Good views in the garden overlooking the sea. Friendly staff. Dog friendly . Kids playground . Great dress crab salad lunch. Will..."
Karen Mitchell
"Highly recommend this pub..."
Barbara Conway
"Lovely pub..sat by a cosy real fire on an otherwise dismal day. Being a freehouse, we were disappointed not to find any independent local real ales..."
Rachel Lees
"When in Whitstable, you are guaranteed good food, gear choice of beers, wine and spirits. Roll on Spring/Summer, looking forward to enjoying the view..."
Robert Izatt
"It was too hot last week to stay at home and a last minute decision to eat at the Rose in Bloom. Pre dinner ice cold drinks on the decking with what..."
Johnnie B Goode
"Fabulous place, and the scenery is amazing! Can’t think of a better way to spend an afternoon..."
Karen Rendall
"My Mum and Dad, Louie & Bill Grimsey, lived in Shamrock Avenue for many many years and the family had many celebrations there. We all used it as..."
Valerie Havard
"Lovely food. And great staff . Will eat here..."
Hannah Rigden
"Very friendly team. Good pub menu. Great view over the sea if you sit in the orangery or the deck. Really enjoyed the steak and ale pie. The fish..."
Harvey Pitchford
"Loved this place overlooking the sea, was too cold to sit outside but from the restaurant you can just about see the sea. The food was delicious, we..."
Jo Foreman
"Popped in for first time Thursday night, lovely welcome and atmosphere. We sat in conservatory and ordered what I can only describe as a culinary..."
Emma White
"Brilliant food and atmosphere. Came down from London to see family lovely pub and served by Elly from the kitchen. Only complaint would be the..."
Adam Drake
"Lovely pub with great views of the sea. We visited on a Tuesday and sampled their light bites menu, which was nice. Outside seating area and dog..."
Simon Mincher
"We had dressed crab and mozzarella sticks (both came with chips and crab with a salad as well). Good portion sizes but with 2 soft drinks came to..."
Frances Banton
"Amazing views with food served on the decking looking out to sea. Pub interior was also very nicely done with friendly service. Idea for a summer..."
Neil Collins
"This pub/restaurant sells good beer and excellent food. It is perched up high with a good view across the Thames estuary so there is always something..."
Steve Lomas
"Great place by the seaside! The staff are super nice, the food is great, and the decoration is beautiful. There are several areas where you can dine,..."
Jorge Fernández-Miranda Capote
"Nice dog friendly pub with a decent covered deck, lovely view out to sea and great sunsets. Inside there's a good variety of seating from comfy..."
Gav Ross
"Lovely place to stop and have some lunch, friendly staff, lovely location very close to Whitstable, just a 5 minute drive. Nice selection of simple..."
Richard B
"A bit of a trek from central Whitstable (about 25-35mins) but worth it. Not easy to find w/o emaps. Good ale, friendly staff and a lovely terrace,..."
David La Trobe-Bateman
"Pukka little pub, from the garden on a nice day you feel like you could be in the Mediterranean somewhere with the high Vries over the ocean. It's..."
laurence shales
"Lovely views over the sea from the patio eating area and a small play area for the kids. Normal pricing for the area and quality good. Parking area..."
David Taylor
"Lovely place with amazing views over the sea and of the sunset. Great pub menu, was happy with my fish and..."
Helen Wright
"Very nice pub with a direct view of the sea. Very friendly staff, very tasty regional dishes. Gladly again!..."
Daniel Pfeuffer
"Just visited from drinks outside on a sunny, summer Saturday. Great setting with views over the sea, enough to keep kids entertained with swings and..."
Gdrew1983
"Lovely friendly family run pub, tasty home cooked food and breath taking views. Staff were so helpful and caring particularly to my pooches. Doggie..."
Don Juan