14 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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"Fantastic fish & chips cooked to order right on the beach. The food is always top notch and there's a good menu that offers breakfast items until 11..."
Andrew Kilgour
"We found this place by walking near the seashore. We went to Whitstable to eat oyster! At first we stumble into the oyster stall near the parking..."
Freddie Batalla
"Simply BEAUTIFUL OYSTERS. The BEST I've ever had, and I'm a fan. Go for the Rocks, better priced and such a delicate taste. Will come..."
Cristina Galatanu
"Ordered fish n chips. Great taste. Freshness of the cod can be felt right away. Will definitely visit again with some..."
Piyal Rajapakshe
"Best fish & chips we’ve ever had. Excellent service. Location is perfect for the sea views. Worth the price. Didn’t get a photo of the food as..."
N Gambriel
"Mine & my partner's first time in Whitstable, and was going to visit Wheeler's, yet it was closed. This was my second choice, but these are, without..."
J Jackson (Rikku)
"The Forge Whitstable is a hidden gem that's a must-visit for anyone seeking the quintessential fish and chips experience. As a firm believer that the..."
Stuart Macaulay
"Small shack just off the beach to top up for a quick bite. Juicy and delicious oyster. Would recommend the local oyster stout to accompany. There are..."
K L
"We wanted to take some oysters home to enjoy later, so we didn't sit and eat. The staff were really nice, when I said we were taking the oysters away..."
Kathleen Howlett
"Oysters great. Oyster stout lovely. But breaded/battered cod is too small portion sizes compared to previous..."
Shark
"Firstly, we tried the famous oysters, £25 for two portions. They were delicious! Pricy but fair enough as they’re fresh oysters! Then we got fresh..."
Alex Page
"Fresh shucked oysters to enjoy on the beach 🦪Beautiful & juicy at times, small & roughly shucked at others. This spot serves lovely fish & chips,..."
Syd Eats
"good setting by the sea wall and close to the beach ... lovely friendly and fast..."
Soriya L
"The best fish and chips on the beach at Whitstable! Highly recommended! Also, they are open until 8pm!! They serve oysters too. Go and try it, you..."
Krisztina Anna Berecz
"Had the expensive oysters cuz we visited late and the normal oysters were all sold out. But of course the expensive ones were super fresh and tasty,..."
Songyi Kim
"Fantastic flavoured fish and chips. Stopped here for a quick lunch and expected a fairly basic offering but was very surprised to get an extremely..."
G M
"THE most delicious, fresh doughnuts I’ve ever eaten and in such a beautiful location! Even the hot chocolate was proper chocolatey, not the weak..."
pinkangel690
"This is place is amazing - we keep coming here again and again and again. The oysters are soo fresh and the condiments are on point. Dog friendly...."
"Came here for lunch following a recommendation. We had booked and the place filled up quickly. The food was fantastic. The prawn croquettas were..."
Jenny Piccolo
"I was recommended Harbour Street Tapas ages ago and I finally got to visit and WOW I was not disappointed!😍 First of all, the location. It’s..."
Issy’s always eating
"Lovely little spot for Tapas. Food was great quality, quick and friendly service. Need to book as always busy unless you’re lucky and can nab a..."
Matt C
"Couldn't have asked for better. The food was great, and the service was excellent. The building is small, so you will need to book in advance. I..."
Nicholas Gill
"Went for a weekend in whitstable and found this place on google so decided to try. This place was absolutely great, the atmosphere inside was..."
Jackss
"We couldn't rate this place more highly! We've been to Spain many times and eaten a lot of tapas, but this place was in a league of its own. Must..."
Holly Raine
"Awesome tapas restaurant in Whitstable. The staff were great, really attentive. The food was well priced and to top it off the food & flavour..."
Tamryn Schwegmann
"Amazing delicious Spanish food, great Spanish atmosphere...and such welcoming and friendly staff. Spanish music too!!!
Great chef!
Great food!
Our..."
Brenda Coyle
"Went here as a walk in and wasn't disappointed! Food was excellent and staff very attentive . We had the ribs, prawns , potato braves and croquettes..."
Mark
"I highly recommend this place for tapas. Great flavours and friendly staff. Worth a visit, just make sure you book...."
"I've not visited Tankerton for over 25 years, but my partner and I happened to be in the area and popped in for lunch on New Years Day without a..."
Ray Forsyth
"Really great place in a lovely location. The food is delicious, and good value for money. I had mussels, with the best sauce I have had in a long..."
Moira Stuart
"The food here is excellent I have eaten here a few times now and my only problem is trying to decide which delicious thing I will have next. Had a..."
Angela Zein
"Visiting family in Whitstable and had a lovely meal in the Royal. The food was delicious and staff were very friendly. Would highly recommend..."
Mary Robb
"We have a caravan at Seaview and when ever we are down we visit the Royal and although it has now gone from a tenant to a Shepard Neame manage pub..."
Colin Jackson
"First time I’ve been in there really nice place staff was friendly and the food was delicious � will be coming back..."
Chris Wadhams
"Visited here yesterday for lunch - had booked a table. Device was excellent .... Food was lovely too esp the fish 🐟 .... so fresh. Would highly..."
Di Ellen Dooley
"Had not been to the Royal since last year as the place had gone downhill now it's been referbished and change to managed the food was brilliant and..."
Pat Adams
"we had a fantastic meal today celebrating mothers day. Both the food and service was..."
Heidi Firth
"I loved the place had a great Sunday lunch 2 large glasses of merlot and pudding Shirley had same without the wine of course I will return in the..."
Dave Lunniss
"A top pub good friendly staff great food and a great service too, see you..."
Steve Thirkell
"A lovely evening,polite attentive staff and the meals were gorgeous will definitely be coming back here to eat..."
Jennie Keen
"All the food we had was very good. Went there for a group of 6 and everyone’s meal looked delicious. I got the Fish and Chips which I think was the..."
Bennick H
"Positioned on the slopes of Tankerton the Royal is a really nice place to go if you fancy some great food, fantastic views and a good beer. The staff..."
Warren Hobson
"We went on Sunday for dinner but they were short staffed so were only taking diners with bookings so we came back the next day. We were recommended..."
Q N
"Friendly staff, prompt service, nice range of beer on tap, Master Brew was very good. Great food menu, fish & chips, calamari, burgers were very..."
Spencer Russell
"Walked in without reservation today. Sat in the bar area so ordered at the bar. They had Sunday roast, but we went for something lighter. I enjoyed..."
Soraya Viloria Montes de Oca (Iggy)
"Best fish and chips you can ever have! Delicious, crispy and super..."
Pooja Singh
"Excellent customer service food is amazing Victor and taila do welcoming and kind deserves to be full every night..."
Vish Naick
"Great pub with a good range of beers and food. Curry night on the first Tuesday of the month. Top curries..."
Simon Mincher
"Food was decent, quite expensive for what we ordered, fish and chips in my opinion. But it was good. Mushy peas were more like pea soup in my eyes,..."
Natasha Weller
"Called on for Sunday lunch as had not been for a while. Two roast lunch dishes available which was served with a separate dish of 4 vegetables. Good..."
Martyn Dines
"Good roast dinner. Not Toby portions, however, neatly presented with a sharing platter of veg made for a good lunch.
Had the Cherry Bakewell..."
Harvey Pitchford
"Fantastic pub. Food is amazing. We've walked in on Sunday without reservation. They managed to squeeze us in between other reservations which was..."
Grzegorz Brozyna
"Came here on a sunny Tuesday for lunch. I wish that they had outdoor seating that was shady bit sadly they didn't so we sat just by the door in the..."
Kay Bee
"Really fun and friendly pub right by the sea. Good choice of beers and decent food to go along. Great location too as it's overlooking the shore...."
Rahul Narvekar
"Another great Shepherd Neame pub. The Royal is situated by the Tankerton Slopes with good views out to sea. There is a nice varied menu and the..."
Mark Thomas
"A summers night, lots of people sitting outside. Quite noisy inside though. Big party of us. You can tell we didn't like the food. Ha ha. All plates..."
"Had such a great afternoon here on our second day in Whitstable. We chose it as it was busy and overlooked the sea and harbour.
Between us we had..."
Simon
"Great Atmosphere the weather was nice and sunny we had a little wait because it was busy ,
The welcome was good we got a good table the food..."
Carlo Ioquaniello
"Good place. Had fish and chips for dinner and It was prepared very well considering how busy they..."
Alan
"A little..."
Keith Mason
"The food was delicious! Tex mex burger, surf and turf burger, cheese and bacon chips, text mix chips with good tasting guacamole and chillis! The tex..."
Laura Bean
"The food is great, staf very friendly and helpful, the restaurant was busy on our visit but the team are well organised. Well worth a try, but..."
Kevin Barton
"Fantastic! Delicious, succulent burgers, you won’t be disappointed!! If I had a minor gripe, please consider French Fries rather than the chunky..."
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"Unreal burgers, fries and shakes!
Great venue and very accommodating staff, definitely will be going..."
Roan Lineham
"Hi all at burger buoys I have had the pleasure of your food twice now and I must say your burgers r to die for and the tex mex chips r from another..."
#Yatesfamilydailyblog Yates
"Yum! Fantastic burgers at very un-Whitstable prices! Highly recommend! Will be..."
Pete Siebenand
"Lovely place to have a meal or a drink on the harbour..."
"Great new pub in Whitstable. Recently reopened by a great young couple. Interesting menu with local produce. Lovely looking place with great style...."
Bernadette Mitchell
"I really liked the food, my fellow diners on this hot day agree, food is a thumbs..."
Paul Myers
"Amazing food , loverly garden excellent..."
John Wickham
"Nice..."
Ian Marsh
"Had a great vegan pizza here, olives, artichokes, capers; the best. Dog friendly and Neck Oil on..."
Laurie Phillipson
"We booked into this pub restaurant for a family birthday. In short...I highly recommend.
VISUALLY - Turning up outside, it was unassuming. Inside, I..."
Mavic Gray
"Lovely place. Dog and family friendly, lovely atmosphere - staff were friendly and..."
Rebecca Manship
"We really enjoyed our dinner at East Kent a few months ago! They have a very nice patio which is perfect when it’s warm outside. Their crab..."
Maria Vasileva - Grinfeld
"This is the main foodie castro pub in Whitstable... with the added benefit that it's run by a lovely couple who have employed the sweetest bar..."
Sarah Marie Graye
"Honestly the best pub me and my partner have found here in Whitstable. the vibe is amazing there's an open wood fire and the food is to die for (the..."
Hannah Stonehouse
"My good friend and I were sent here as guinea pigs by his partner. She had heard good things. It was busy, but the service was good and the staff..."
Dominic Potts
"Very friendly staff, food was good with excellent service too. Went a couple of times during a mini break down in Whitstable, will definitely pop in..."
Steve Morrow
"The pub was was very nice. Decor and cleanliness top notch. The garden looked recently done with a conservatory style covered eating area.
We loved..."
Andy McCluggage
"Been coming here for about a year and enjoy all the menus they offer. Very pleasant (if sometimes a little stretched) staff, reasonable selection of..."
James H
"I made a trip here on a Saturday evening for a drink with my family who live in the area. The staff were very polite and friendly, the pub has a..."
Chloe Franklin
"Nice pub the only thing I would say is the decoration makes it feel cold not literally but in look. I did not eat so cannot comment on the..."
Adam Beadle
"Excellent pub with a Sunday roast par excellence. Excellent beef and all the well cooked veg, potatoes and Yorkshire with a gravy boat and..."
Eugene Coyle
"We had lunch, with our dogs under the table at our feet. All five of us received a very warm welcome and enjoyed the informal atmosphere. Food was..."
Rupert Brun
"Well after reading about nugget-gate” below you start to wonder who was right, who was wrong?
4 of us just been.
Really friendly, efficient..."
Slough Man
"Totally refurbished, lovely family pub. Children and dogs welcome. Bar food available. Live music Saturday night and Sunday late afternoon/..."
Taz Manian
"Absolutely delicious food and great hosts, although a bit of a wait, but that's because it is so popular. Wish this restaurant was closer to home !..."
Emma Chamberlain
"I like the pub and it has a great beer garden, the staff are friendly and helpful. I don't know if it was because of table service but we paid three..."
Adrian Brice
"Huge garden in the back that’s heated in the winter and has plenty of shade for the summer sun. The fish tacos, vegitariana pizza, babaganoush,..."
"Had a great lunch. There were 7 of us, after trying several other pubs and restaurants that couldn't accommodate us. We came across this great place...."
Darren Parker
"I had the steak and ale pie, probably the most tasty I have tasted. Bar is clean and comfortable, barman friendly and helpful. Easy 70s music..."
Stephen Starbuck
"Really nice pub, warm welcome and great food. Recommend the scampi, the burger and the chicken skewers. Good choice of local beers as well. Lots of..."
Stephen Brent
"Fantastic pub-restaurant one of Whitstable’s Pearls. Adults only and pet free. Don’t be put off by this though as it has a lovely, calm..."
Jo Barcham
"This is such as lovely, cosy and comfortable pub - tonnes of charm and character with beams, low ceilings, naval themed artwork and decor.
We just..."
Niall Jones
"Lovely little place in the heart of Whitstable. Very friendly and welcoming. Had couple of different foods all well presented and tasty.
Very quaint..."
Rose Cottenden
"Wholesome food and drink with local ales. Down to earth feel, clean and good service, honest approach.
The steak and ploughman's were very..."
bertie malco
"I had a lovely lunch with friends on 21 January 2023. Staff friendly and helpful. Very enjoyable until we got the bill. Pint of Masterbrew £4.50 -..."
Michelle Stevens
"Whoever works in that kitchen takes pride in their work! Quality food and lovely friendly staff. If I take a break in Whitstable again definitely..."
Michael Petiafo
"Excellent pub with very friendly, attentive staff. It looks very small from the outside but is like the TARDIS when you go in with lots of different..."
Eugene Coyle
"Lovely little pub on the High Street with loads of charm. Clean and tidy even though it was quite busy when we were there. An outdoor seating area..."
The Whisperer
"Little gem of a place, warm welcome good food, will definitely be back! Kinda liked the no kids vibe! Refreshing change lol..."
Wendy Neill
"This could possibly a perfect pub. Great atmosphere, wooden panels, fireplaces, intimate and not noisy. Multiple levels and different seating..."
Tom Kuhr
"The fish and chips is really delicious! Especially the fish is very crispy and juicy. I like the sauce very much, not too much mayonnaise but very..."
loye hsiao
"Quite a classy feeling pub in the centre of Whitstable. The staff are nearly uniformed but very friendly. It has a wine bar -cum- gentleman's club..."
Chris Layton
"An amazing pub and a great atmosphere in there. The owner was very lovely as..."
Aidan Red-Ell
"Good pub, good ale, good food, friendly helpful staff. Well worth a..."
Roast Chicken Covered in Bacon Plus Roast Vegetables & Gravy
Roast Chicken Covered in Bacon with Roast Vegetables & Yorkshire Pudding
Chicken Sharing Plate
Lamb
Wild Mushroom Crustini
Wings
Fish
Sunday roast
Calamari
Pork
Puddings
Mussels
Pork Belly
Cake
Bloody Mary
Beer
Pork Belly
Espresso Martini
cheese board
Fried
Tapas
Frittata
Seafood linguine
Roast Dinner
Sunday Roast Pork
Beef burger
Roast Potatoes
Ribs
Sunday Roast Beef Dinner
Scotch egg
Prawns
Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding
Burger
Bar
Grill
Gastropub
British
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great atmosphere, enjoyable food, lovely welcoming staff, and the most dog-friendly place I have ever visited! Great gin menu - we had tapas starter..."
Dolores ODonoghue
"Called in last night hoping to have ribs but sadly they weren't on the menu. Chose the rock burger and sea bass instead and neither disappointed...."
Debbie Neve
"Place looks lovely and food is lovely, music is good and at the right volume but all this matters for nothing if you don’t staff it properly.
And..."
Mick Cox
"Did an amazing job hosting my daughters 18th party ,, they went above and beyond what I expected ,,, I can't thank them enough for everything they..."
Delvin Butt
"Fantastic place .Very friendly and approachable staff , id recommend booking party's here they go above and beyond to making it a good night for..."
Bradley Lewis
"Here now having brunch, had lunch here yesterday, even the dog got her own breakfast, lovely accommodating people, great food, good GF options..."
Nicola Cox
"First time visit and we were well impressed! The decor is great as was the atmosphere all night! Staff were very friendly and helpful and overall it..."
Lee Epthorp
"Staff are very helpful & friendly and the food was amazing, portion sizes are generous and the atmosphere was relaxed, will definatly be returning..."
Sarah Ripley
"It's the place too go lovely friendly staff and wicked atmosphere and if you like live bands and djs then pop in and give it a try and the food is..."
Steven Kay
"Just had a fantastic brunch at The Rock Lodge definitely recommend it. Will be back to taste the large selection of Gins great..."
Sandra Neil
"Stopped off here by chance last Sunday for a bite to eat. The food was fantastic (we had the Sunday roast) and at a really great price. It’s a..."
Victoria Bartholomew
"Amazing food and lovely atmosphere. I will definitely be back. It’s great that you even do a dog menu completely..."
Chrissy Sargent
"Great pub, good music, friendly staff ....haven't tried the food yet but reviews are..."
Rosemary Sands
"Great place great theme . Amazing food very good roast dinner . The pudding shots were fantastic. Loved the fact my dog even was given his own roast..."
Emma SmithScannell
"We came across this place where we had a great Bloody Mary! The decor was nicely done, a good view out the front window for people watching. Super..."
K W
"I had a blind date here. The girl didn’t turn up, but the staff made me feel very welcome. The food and drinks were top tier. The comfort i..."
nathan barnard
"Really nice restaurant, a lot bigger inside than it looks from the street. Made space to accommodate 3 babies and 3 prams. Staff were so friendly and..."
Becky Mahoney
"I went to the Rock Lodge to watch the Women’s World Cup final. The bartenders/staff clearly had to start earlier than usual for a Sunday and it..."
Louisa Bazett
"I booked a table upstairs for Sunday lunch over the bank holiday weekend for 5 ladies celebrating a birthday. The food was fantastic, it came out..."
Julie-Anne Clements
"Lovely place and people ... and food.
I know the place from before, been here to fix their coffee machine but nothing more and today I decided to..."
Catalin Capatina
"Cozy lovely place to have a drink or enjoy food. Enjoying the beer and cider..."
Sven Richter
"Incredible experience being hosted at the Rock Lodge for my 30th end of August. The space, the vibe and staff are just incredible. Will definitely be..."
Isabel Briccolani
"Superb little restaurant, felt like I was on a rest stop while on a ski holiday, the decor is well thought out and makes for a great theme.
The food..."
Jo Browning
"Absolutely worth the visit fab atmosphere, food was out of this world the salt & vinager chicken wings full of flavour and juicy, ribs cooked to..."
"Great find in whistable, famous for its oysters and beer. We ordered plenty of oysters and they were all freshly shucked in front of your eyes. They..."
William Yeung
"What a great location to try out oysters for the first time! We loved the casual atmosphere and the fact we were able to order a couple of oysters to..."
Jen
"Superbly good fish and chips, with an idyllic view of the sea in the background. Besides The Forge, this is the place to go in my honest..."
J Jackson (Rikku)
"My wife and I managed too finally get a visit here. We had been talking about it for years and today was the day. My excitement was not misplaced. We..."
Stuart From Cambridge
"Came 2 times in a row! The BEST Oysters 🦪 in the area! Also wonderful staff, views, location, and seafood! If your not from the area be aware you..."
Rebecca
"We went here once in August 2023, the oyster is fabulous, we came again in end Oct 2023 in the season for oyster. However, the oyster is very small,..."
Just K
"What a wonderful experience. Seafood to die for - half a dozen oysters followed by lobster in a butter and parsley sauce - absolutely delicious!..."
Peter Wheatly-Crowe
"Nothing like fresh oysters and lobster. Well served. Swift service, made easy by the app. Beautiful view of the sea.
Not bad wine list.
No park at..."
JP Borman
"A short trek away from the harbour market is this gem. Went for some weekday lunch, and I wasn't disappointed. It was a lovely day to enjoy half a..."
Steven Dawes
"We stumbled across this walking along the beach. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the cod and chips and it was very tasty. Lovely music..."
Dawn Doorey
"The outdoor seatings will give you a spectacular view of the seashore. The oysters were fresh, as was the lobster we..."
Emil Tam
"For me and my partner in The Lobster Shack are the best oysters in Whitstable. Absolutely delicious. Very fresh. And wine! I had a glass of vinho..."
Alla Tsyganova
"What an amazing experience for two oyster virgins! Wonderful atmosphere as soon as you enter the restaurant. Very friendly and kind staff. Amazing..."
Pauline Dobert
"I actually gasped when I saw the waiter bringing our plates to the table. Well done lobster shack for NOT skimping on the portions during this cost..."
Mrs Aragon
"Young staff doing a steady job.
Just need a little more drive to turn over covers faster. We queued for 25 mins, and once inside 12 empty seats, we..."
Rob Maunder
"The food is always excellent, fresh and local. The chips are superb.
I also love that they have maintained ordering from an app if you want (on this..."
Michael Kalman
"Whilst there’s no lack of choice for great fresh and local seafood in Whitstable, The Lobster Shack offers a truly special experience.. We went as..."
Charlotte Mary Rose
"We had to wait a long time in a sunny yet windy day. We had fresh boat cod, lobster and kids menu sausage and chips. Staff were friendly and helpful...."
8 Christmas Pizza with Chicken Bacon Stuffing and Brie
Fish & chips
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"Very good range of breakfast food and you cannot get better on price. Extremely quick service too. Bottomless hot drinks extremely good value too at..."
Rachel Eden
"Love a good spoonies and what is lovely is other than tables, chairs, carpet and menus the ambience in every one is different. What i loved in this..."
Chrissie Smith
"Beautiful, Art deco building with is fantastic facade and beautiful interior. Great array of beverages and food options.
All within the excellent..."
Robert Walker
"Now my local!
Big ol' spoons in a converted cinema/theatre that pays homage to Peter Cushing of Hammer Horror fame.
Lots of space and tables,..."
Nikki Dunnicliffe
"Okay, only visited for breakfast. An old cinema house. Loads of interesting movie memorabilia doted about. Staff very..."
Michael J “Bulldog” Ranger
"What a great place to sit and have a drink and bite to eat. Lovely surroundings and atmosphere would visit..."
anthony hart
"Lovely old pub ,full of memorabilia from Peter Cushing's life in film.Well worth a visit if you find yourself in..."
Alan Barlow
"An excellent lunch in a beautiful setting. excellent service with special consideration for my littlest who wanted bread and butter instead of chips..."
Coleman Doyle
"Beautiful and historical place. Probably one of my favourite weatherspoons building. The staff is really very friendly. Will go back..."
I Fidalgo
"Beautiful building, lovely interior. Good food and service. Lift is available for those in a wheelchair but not suitable for those using a mobility..."
"What a lovely place , we were offered the seating outside , friendly and helpful staff saw we had our son sleeping in his stroller so offered us both..."
Sally Wong
"We went for lunch at Birdies with four friends. The menu was very varied and all the food was tasty and well prepared, The photos show the Bacon,..."
Paul Strange
"Just fantastic… a last minute decision to eat out took us to Birdies and we were not disappointed! In fact, far from it… a short notice request..."
John McLean
"Dogs are allowed as long as well-behaved. It was good because the floor was clean so I wasn't worried about her finding somehing to eat that would be..."
Rosalind Alexander
"Celebrated my partner’s birthday in Birdies last Sunday. The food was lovely, both the beef Wellington and fish stew was amazing. Felt like having..."
Wesley Esther
"Arrived quite early 12.30 on a Thursday afternoon the place was empty not aways a good sign, but while we sat their eating fresh bread and olive's..."
Alan Flowerday
"Excellent seafood haunt with French influence. The mussels were juicy and the white wine cream sauce rich. Good selection on the menu and prices for..."
K L
"Lovely restaurant. Gets very busy. The fish dishes are exceptional. Just wished the portions, but I can understand why because of the energy..."
Shark
"After a disappointing night out at the Seafood Shack we booked two dinners here during our stay in Whitstable.
It's a smaller place, so better book..."
Alex Haas
"Fantastic seafood stew from an uncluttered seasonal menu. Attentive and friendly waiting staff and nice décor and atmosphere. On the the pricier..."
"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..."
"Lovely birthday meal for my daughter and family last night! Food was lovely and the staff were really nice! Definitely going..."
Carrie Ann Woolward
"Great selection of dishes. Good service and reasonable..."
Chris C
"Excellent food. Good selection. Excellent value on banquet..."
marc higgins
"Went here last week in a large group which did impact the service but cant really help that as came in such a large group. I had dansak which ive..."
Barry Archer
"We turned up at the dreaded 8pm. They were full. . .but they found a nice table which we enjoyed and good conversation.
I had the Lamb Shank. It was..."
Eugene Sully
"The food was absolutely delicious and the service was fantastic! As a minority in the area, our needs were met and the staff were extremely friendly..."
Rezwana
"Went Friday evening in March 2023, a bit nervous due to the reviews.. however the curry was delicious. Food was not greasy at all (an issue raised in..."
Ant May
"decide to give this place another try ,last time I ate here was about 2 years ago and it was bang average and ever since I gone else where for my..."
Darrell Butt
"Have the Naga Prawn curry. Nice and spicy but tasty. Not chilly powder hot but fresh chilly..."
Allan Nazareth
"Amazing food, friendly staff, would definitely go back again and..."
Dara Newman
"Great food, one of the best piña colada's I've had (creamy and velvety) and great service. We went during a Sunday lunch (today) and I was craving..."
A Russell
"Good setting, polite and friendly staff, extensive menu, excellent food. A little confusion over our order but they were very busy...."
Tufton Sinders
"Delicious food - really enjoyed the samosas and chicken curry! Tasty, flavorful and well made. The staff are also very friendly and kind and I had a..."
"Excellent place, staff are great, food is heavenly and the drinks are fab. The menu is not vast but enough for lunch, it has a lovely setting in the..."
Karen Rowbottom
"What a wonderful find...went to Whitstable on the off chance and found this lovely restaurant that offers superb menu. The crab salad was excellent...."
Jean Todd
"Lovely place to stop for lunch, enjoying a cold drink and watching the world go by. All the staff were friendly and very..."
Vicky Tullett
"Great food, made to feel welcome and not rushed, which is a bonus when you are sitting somewhere so nice like Whistable harbour and enjoy people..."
Theresa King
"Lovely meal with friends, delicious cocktails and good live band. A great place for a summers..."
Annemarie McCabe
"Lovely place, great staff, very helpful. Highly recommend if you're in Whitstable..."
Gerry Stocks
"Had a nice coffee here this morning, would have tried their Sunday brunch if we hadn't already had breakfast. Friendly staff and great..."
Geoff Boakes
"Absolutely beautiful prosecco brunch... Swedish has was gorgeous. Customer service was first class. Would highly recommend. Thanks harbour garden..."
Charlotte Bruce
"Delicious food on a busy pier. Staff are friendly and dogs are welcome...Lovely spot for lunch- lobster roll highly..."
Lizzie Berridge
"Had to meet a prospective ghost tour guide, so due to my disability I chose this venue and was very pleasantly surprised by the excellent service I..."
john Hippisley
"This is a nice harbour facing restaurant in Whitstable. Very busy when we attended on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Staff were friendly and..."
Richard Elysee
"Lovely spot just by the water. Fresh seafood and good drink selection - although pricey. I’ve never had battered fried oysters and would say its..."
Chantal Johnson
"Absolutely amazing from start to finish. Staff were amazing, food was INCREDIBLE! I couldn’t fault it at all. Drinks were great. It’s pricey but..."
Ella patterson
"Came here the day after a wedding and it was the first place we came across.
Despite it being really busy we were quickly greeted and service was..."
Jamie Puddephatt
"Popped in for a bit of lunch and the service was faultless. Crab claws to start, Mac cheese and lobster which was really nice and my wife had fish..."
Luke Ranger
"Loaded crab fries are to die for!!! Mocktails sweet and delicious.
Great location right on the quayside. Lovely in the sunshine.
There have been a..."
Daryl Yeoman
"We crossed the street from the big parking lot to get to this cute cafe. It was noon on a Thursday and we were able to get seated right away. We..."
Kay Bee
"What a wonderful place to eat!
The gentleman who served us and showed us to his table was so polite, friendly, and welcoming.
The atmosphere in the..."
Amy Mullinger
"Excellent spot for seafood fans. Friendly and attentive service - especially appreciated on Good Friday bank holiday weekend. They managed to find us..."
Prita Das
"I booked a table for 14 as it was my father's birthday. We pre ordered and expected a nice evening with the normal level of good service we usually..."
Debbie Falce
"Been past this restaurant several times before and it's always been busy, we decided to take a shot and wait in the queue ourselves. It was super hot..."
Claudiu Dan
"Such a nice restaurant! The host last evening was so lovely, and the servers were so sweet and kind the entire service. We had the bread starters,..."
Layloo
"Great little venue. Located in the harbour at Whitsable Bay. We visited in the winter but they have heaters so even though its outside we didn't get..."
Charles Weir
"This is our favourite place in Whitstable. Michael and his team always do a fabulous job. The lobster roll is epic and the signature cocktails are a..."
Larry Tampkins
"Really great place to stop for brunch. Nice staff and accommodated us under the shelter. We had the fish and chips which was fab.
I would definitely..."
"Clean, tidy, no wait, great staff and friendly too.....
Probably the best fish and chips I've ever tasted! Food came out quickly, beer was cold and..."
Keith Reynolds
"This place we found through a recommendation. It was lovely. Amazing little place our favourite place here. We will definitely be..."
Kelly Callow
"This is quite possibly our favourite place to eat with the best cod and chips in the world. Always a lovely atmosphere here. The views are pretty..."
Jo Cottenden
"We went for lunch at the Lobster Shack. The food was amazing and the staff were all friendly and happy even though it was busy. If we come back to..."
Jenny Renouf
"Wonderful place. The food was fantastic and very reasonably priced. The setting overlooking Whitstable and the sea is amazing. I will definitely be..."
Caroline Korn
"Beautiful place. The food was amazing. I asked if they could cook my cod without the batter and just season it, its was the best fish I have had in..."
Caroline Martin
"Hidden away gem on the seafront, great food and drink. Quick service foot atmosphere well worth a..."
David Newmarch
"Such a brilliant place, watching the sun go down over the sea, amazing value for money and so accommodating of our massive family! Everything arrived..."
TJ Mills
"Great food, the staff are friendly and helpful and the prices are not excessive. Thoroughly recommend it..."
Lizzy Critchell
"Fabulous location and fantastic food and drink. Very busy for a September weekend so I bet it's really busy in the height of summer. Would definitely..."
Anthony Hayashi
"Great find in whistable, famous for its oysters and beer. We ordered plenty of oysters and they were all freshly shucked in front of your eyes. They..."
William Yeung
"What a great location to try out oysters for the first time! We loved the casual atmosphere and the fact we were able to order a couple of oysters to..."
Jen
"Superbly good fish and chips, with an idyllic view of the sea in the background. Besides The Forge, this is the place to go in my honest..."
J Jackson (Rikku)
"My wife and I managed too finally get a visit here. We had been talking about it for years and today was the day. My excitement was not misplaced. We..."
Stuart From Cambridge
"Came 2 times in a row! The BEST Oysters 🦪 in the area! Also wonderful staff, views, location, and seafood! If your not from the area be aware you..."
Rebecca
"We went here once in August 2023, the oyster is fabulous, we came again in end Oct 2023 in the season for oyster. However, the oyster is very small,..."
Just K
"What a wonderful experience. Seafood to die for - half a dozen oysters followed by lobster in a butter and parsley sauce - absolutely delicious!..."
Peter Wheatly-Crowe
"Nothing like fresh oysters and lobster. Well served. Swift service, made easy by the app. Beautiful view of the sea.
Not bad wine list.
No park at..."
JP Borman
"A short trek away from the harbour market is this gem. Went for some weekday lunch, and I wasn't disappointed. It was a lovely day to enjoy half a..."
Steven Dawes
"We stumbled across this walking along the beach. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the cod and chips and it was very tasty. Lovely music..."
Dawn Doorey
"The outdoor seatings will give you a spectacular view of the seashore. The oysters were fresh, as was the lobster we..."
Emil Tam
"For me and my partner in The Lobster Shack are the best oysters in Whitstable. Absolutely delicious. Very fresh. And wine! I had a glass of vinho..."
Alla Tsyganova
"What an amazing experience for two oyster virgins! Wonderful atmosphere as soon as you enter the restaurant. Very friendly and kind staff. Amazing..."
Pauline Dobert
"I actually gasped when I saw the waiter bringing our plates to the table. Well done lobster shack for NOT skimping on the portions during this cost..."
Mrs Aragon
"Young staff doing a steady job.
Just need a little more drive to turn over covers faster. We queued for 25 mins, and once inside 12 empty seats, we..."
Rob Maunder
"The food is always excellent, fresh and local. The chips are superb.
I also love that they have maintained ordering from an app if you want (on this..."
Michael Kalman
"Whilst there’s no lack of choice for great fresh and local seafood in Whitstable, The Lobster Shack offers a truly special experience.. We went as..."
Charlotte Mary Rose
"We had to wait a long time in a sunny yet windy day. We had fresh boat cod, lobster and kids menu sausage and chips. Staff were friendly and helpful...."
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