TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Whitstable - Updated November 2024

"I am not surprised this place has 100% 5 star reviews. It’s amazing. The staff are so kind and knowledgeable, the drinks selection is extensive and..."

Amanda Tennant

Jennie Williams

"Popped in with our dog yesterday to get lunch and had a lovely time. The kind of place where the proprietors (the eponymous Ru and Lu I’m..."

Emily Scragg

Gilberts

Cheese Selection with Crackers & Fruit V

Pound Burgers

Two Cheese Mushroom Melt

Wheelchair Accessible

"After popping in a couple of times to eat back in October last year on a week long stay, we were taken with both the food and the welcoming couple..."

Jane Waller

"Fantastic spot ☕🥓🥞🌯🍳🥗 Lovingly prepared food, delicious breakfast, lunch and sweet treats 🍦🥧🍰🍨☕ Such lovely staff, so..."

Syd Eats

"Popped here today for some lunch with my partner. Was really great food, lovely staff and they even gave us some sweets on the..."

Ashleigh Refault

"Just exactly what it should be. Eclectic, local, full of fantastic foodie goodies, a delightful and charming family serving the best bacon rolls..."

Henry M

"Enjoyable cafe/shop with a superb selection of food including a Kentish Huffkin!!! Highly..."

Integrated Manual Medicine

"(Updated today) this is the Gary Gilbert’s muffin and it’s out of this world. Made famous on insta . Just had the best egg/cheese/bacon muffin in..."

Chris Branscombe-Ling

"Such a wonderful place full of lots of yummy things to buy a eat . Buy a coffee and watch the world go..."

T Red

"Always a pleasure. Coffee outside in the shade... a nice local..."

Howard Farmer BSc Hons

"Absolutely lovely people serving and the coffee and bacon, brie and cranberry toastie was amazing! Will definitely go back when in Whitstable..."

Samuel Taylor

"Lovely staff and great selection of..."

Miguel Pargas

Revival Food & Mood

Halloump Fries & Superfood Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

Riverside Cafe Whitstable

Free off-street parking

Accepts Credit Cards

Delivery

Reservations

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great menu with quality food, prepped and served by friendly and efficient staff. The space is lovely and airy and incredibly clean. Would definitely..."

Cerys Longuet

Elliot Horrell

Garage Coffee Roasters

Americana with Vegan Chocolate Brownie

Accepts American Express

"Excellent coffee just tucked around the corner off busy Whitstable high street... opposite the Coach and..."

Niki Southwood

"Excellent coffee. Great location. Laid..."

Ben Booth-Jones

"Visited in the early afternoon on a Sunday in late July. I bought an iced coffee from here and it was outstanding. The price was reasonable as I..."

Leighton Smith

"Sunday afternoon stop for a warm beverage and sweetness. The wife didn't drink as they had no soya although did offer oat and coconut as dairy..."

Ian Fidler

"Lovely cafe, the barista lady was very friendly, great service and even better coffe! would highly recommend if you are after a nice cup of..."

Paulina Offenbacher

"Cool little coffee shop with friendly staff. Had an oat flat white, which was a bit too hot and in my opinion over extracted. Not delicious but not..."

Oliver Cross

"Lovely coffee, very tasty and quite large pain au chocolate and pain au raisin. Delicious, will come in..."

steve perkins

"Small little coffee shop with a few outside seats. Good coffee selection and not over pretentious. Enjoyed a cappuccino here and a croissant. Service..."

Julian Asher

"great atmosphere & decor with amazing tasting coffee, tried this place for the first time after getting it recommended by a friend and it's become my..."

Linh Wales

"Great Little Coffee House, Great Decor, Friendly Team & Of course Great Product!!! Nice Atmosphere & Quaint Surroundings, Coffee Is Tasty & Full Of..."

Glen

"I have been here a few times as the coffee taste really good here. Nice place to sit and watch the world go-by. They also sell selection of cakes..."

kel lin

"Delicious cup of coffee and fresh-baked snack. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Cute little coffee..."

Christian Haberlin

"Staff very nicely and helpful. Yummy chocolate..."

Rakan Ng

"Great coffee, a nice relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. The place accommodates families/bigger groups as well as solo customers working on..."

Rose Cook

"Such a lovely little coffee shop in Whitstable town. A great place to sit down and get some work done on a busy day. Sophie and Eden were very..."

Niamh Peachey

"Conveniently situated in Whitstable High Street. Serving a good selection of coffees. Delicious hot chocolate.😋 Friendly helpful..."

Nanna B

"Amazing sweet treats! Hot chocolate was too bitter for my liking, no sweetness at all. If you have a sweet tooth stick to the cakes, don’t bother..."

Belle V

"Capo & cake treat 😋 Great service and delicious..."

Helen T

"Great little Cafe with ethical coffee and..."

Chris C

Pastrami Club Sandwich

Yorkshire Pudding and a Selection of Seasonal Vegetables

"Really good food, very friendly staff. We sat in the garden which was lovely, dog friendly which is a plus, our dog was offered water and treats on..."

Mermaidvibes09

"This was our first time visiting this establishment and would recommend anyone to visit. Our waitress was very friendly and polite - thank you very..."

Gavin Badboy

"So we visited this ex bank for breakfast. The surroundings are pleasant and give a nice atmosphere, we ordered the breakfast bap and traditional..."

Mark

"Extremely accommodating and friendly staff to our large group which included a toddler and 2 dogs. Plenty of space and a huge menu which catered for..."

Rebecca Morcombe Young

"This place is really great. It has a unique location, I think it was a bank. We sat in the garden Room and my wife had the fish finger sandwich, see..."

Philip Hutchinson

"This ex-bank makes a great looking location. The staff are pleasant and the food is tasty too. I especially enjoyed the Around The Clock Mountain..."

Gdrew1983

"So glad we stumbled across this place! The food was great quality and all of our orders were catered to our preferences without it feeling like a..."

kerri tuck

"Came for my first time on Saturday and loved it!! The outside area is beautiful and covered which is great! The tables were nicely spaced out and..."

Georgina Mackinnon

"Lunch for three of us. Delicious fish and chips/ham egg and chips. Little details made the difference and our waitress on only her 3rd shift was..."

Ricki Wilkins

"We spotted the ‘vegan and gluten free options available’ board so popped in for a light lunch and stayed for hours! Such a warm, welcoming and..."

Hannah Seignior

"My family had breakfast here on Sunday. They could not have been more accommodating or attentive. Completely faultless service from booking to..."

Rebecca Jennings

"Really lovely little spot. Visited here Saturday and Sunday morning for breakfast with my family. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Garden..."

Luke Smith

"Another nice restaurant in Whitstable, we had breakfast there and the food was really nice. Couldn't rate the atmosphere any higher as there were..."

Kevin Tucker

"Unexpected find. Cocktail bar in an old bank in Whitstable… 😆 Really nice place. Visited on a whim because it was dog friendly. Small garden..."

Rich Deerdog

"Breakfast was great with good portions. My only gripe is the uncomfortable crockery that makes it difficult to actually have the..."

Neressa Motilal

"Had a family Christmas/birthday meal at Rock Around the Clock from their Christmas menu. Food was superb! The selection available was fantastic and..."

Richard Hillyard

"Whitstable locals need to give this place a try, I know Dirties that was there before was pelt but Around The Clock is so different. The food is..."

Michelle Smithers

"Food was ok. But the entertainment was amazing the magician Ashley was so good. Would recommend for entertainment:) good..."

Eve Defeu

Nomad Pizza Whitstable

"By far the nicest and freshest pizza I've had in a long time. Ordering was easy and you could even divide the pizza in two and try two different..."

Alex Bennell

"Love Nomad pizza, my youngest is a pain with food but Nomad seems to hit the spot with him and the base they have... he only has a Margarita but he..."

Les D'Souza

"One of the best pizza I’ve ever had ! You can see pizza being made from scratch! Highly recommended..."

Azade V

"Super yummy pizzas using local produce and amazing friend staff. This is our go-to Friday treat..."

Antoine Boo

"We went out for pizza today with our three kids. The two pizzas were super tasty and also the garlic bread offered. One of the children said that it..."

A Ber

"Fantastic; really excellent pizza. Whoever cooked this cares a great deal about cooking good pizza. I really enjoyed it, a lot. And just a couple of..."

Tim Millar

"Highly recommend Nomad Pizza. Delicious food and Fran and her team are fantastic. We couldn’t proceed with our order due at another restaurant to..."

Georgina Brown

"We loved the Tango and Cosmic pizza as recommneded by the chef. Beautiful combination of local cheese and goat cheese. Would definitely come again if..."

Hassan Iqbal

"Probably the best pizza I've ever had. Down in Whitstable for a few days and this place was recommended. How right they were! I had the Fiesta pizza,..."

Eamonn McGuinness

"Ordered 3 pizzas for collection via the website - pizzas were ready exactly on time and were delicious - hand made with quality ingredients - would..."

Rob Harker

The Beach Cafe

92/100 (1686 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great little place. Very friendly and great service. I had the American pancakes with streaky bacon and maple syrup. Normally this isn't too special..."

Alan

"Friendly, relaxed and welcoming. Vast offer of high quality food. Great..."

Taz Manian

"Stumbled across this spot during a first visit to Whistable. On the second day I stopped to grab breakfast. They have a good menu with many options...."

Suwen Pollard

"One of the best breakfasts we have had. Although a tad more expensive than we would usually pay it didn't matter because the food was delicious. If I..."

Wayne Sacre

"Excellent location, great service, and good quality British cafe food. Best full English we’ve had in Whitstable: generous but not overwhelming..."

Matthew Bradshaw

"Nice quality breakfast at a good location in Whitstable. Good selection of food and drink options..."

Chantal Johnson

"Lovely cafe. Friendly staff. I visited this afternoon. Ordered a club sandwich and a ploughman sandwich. Both were good. Staff always greets you with..."

Anvay Borwankar

"Amazing food great service best have had in whitstable also dog friendly lovely owners also can’t wait to come..."

Kokoroko

"Good English breakfast right by the beach. Life’s a beach and then you find one. This is it. Hot, delivered fast by friendly staff, whether meaty..."

Dimitri Kissoff

"Lovely food, great service, excellent little..."

Keith Borrett

"Looks ordinary from the outside, a bit shabby but the food was great as was the service. Would..."

Alison Sidebottom

"Excellent breakfast, super quick, friendly service. Highly recommend. Thank..."

Jane Billing

"Best breakfast around. I make the journey from Canterbury just for a veggie breakfast and a little walk on the beach quite regularly! Vegan breakfast..."

Pat D

"Proper hardworking, friendly old school cafe. Good choice in menu. Lovely coffee. So super dog friendly that the dog is going to be dragging everyone..."

Sarah Watters

"Bit pricey but the service is..."

Piyal Rajapakshe

"Brilliant food but very expensive staff seemed..."

Isaac Jones

"Excellent breakfast. Friendly..."

kevin plunkett

"Out on a long walk and was ready for cuppa tea. Delighted at the price just £2 for a tea and toasted tea cake. Will be back next time I am in..."

D Fielding

"Lovely little cafe on the beach! Friendly..."

Clive F

Jojo's

92/100 (1859 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely surroundings, great if you can get a table near window as it overlooks the sea so great views!! Our first time, so waitress came and..."

Emma Louise Hosking

"I would recommend the people of Whitstable and around, to come down to JoJo and try the food, sweet, and even fresh mint tea. All amazing and tasty,..."

Mohib Hashimi

"We had a fantastic time great food great atmosphere and we was looked after by fantastic staff we would well recommend you try..."

Steve Thirkell

"Fantastic meal food was delicious , staff were so attentive but not over whelming. A wonderful way to enjoy quality family time..."

Katy Gill

"First visit for private function this week. Lovely place, great atmosphere, excellent food and good service too. Would highly recommend. Such amazing..."

Deborah Drury

"We ate here for the first time yesterday (2 adults and 2 children) and couldn't fault it. The staff were friendly, attentive (but not intrusive) and..."

Jane Everest-Brown

"Perfect experience from start to finish, everything we ordered was cooked to perfection and the restaurant was buzzy.The Northern chap who..."

Chunkyeatsmydinner

"Fablous food every time. We eat here whenever we have something to celebrate. The new venue, overlooking the sea from the top of Tankerton slopes, is..."

Martina

"I’ve been wanting to visit this place for a while now and it didn’t disappoint. The staff are very welcoming, the younger members of the team..."

Gary

"We rocked up after 8pm without a booking & was greeted/shown to a table that was classed as the best table in the house… Food & drinks were..."

lenny9051

"Very friendly welcome, prompt professional service. Open kitchen serving small (and not so small) plates of inventive tasty food. Heavy on the..."

Dimitri Kissoff

"First visit and greeted like old friends. Staff happy to chat even though Friday night so was busy. Talked us through options and happy to make..."

Nina Panayis

"We stumbled upon this place and OMG the food is amazing. So tasty and the flavours so well balanced. We didn’t have a reservation so we ended up..."

Ana Cristina Iftode

"The food here is absolutely delicious. It is all freshly prepared and you can tell. Very extensive menu and everything that we ate was delicious. The..."

Barry Mahon

"A very special place. Food cooked and served with love. Never disappoints. Worth a trip from London to taste fresh foods prepared with care and skill..."

Andy P

"So last night I took my wife and friends for her birthday dinner. In short it was absolutely brilliant! I am usually a very fussy customer and I have..."

Chris Allen

"One of my favourite seaside restaurants and so glad they survived lockdown. Feel the cancellation policy is a little unwelcoming as it’s a 50..."

linda

"Super quick service, wine arrived almost before waitress taking our order left our table. Hummus, olives, mussels, prawns and aubergine..."

I Treds

Palm Pavilion

91/100 (1243 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

The Royal

91/100 (2061 ratings)

Traditional Cod & Chips

Uncooked Chicken Supreme

Bear Island Pale Ale

Sit down

Gastropub

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

Elizabeth Birbeck

Sooshi Sushi

Edamame Beans with Sea Salt

"Yes Chef!!! Beach picnic was spot on. Keep rocking it Forget Sushisamba & Roka!!!!!!!! This lady is the nuts when it’s comes to all things..."

Chris Branscombe-Ling

"I've been here several times. The building is full of wonderful eateries and this is the pick of the bunch! The sashimi is so tasty. Absolutely..."

david poyton

"Absolutely stunning quality poke bowl this week from Sooshi Sushi. Made to order this was a real treat with wonderfully fresh salmon and mango with a..."

Claire

"This is the best sushi we have had locally, ever! Plus they do sushi making classes which are both fun and instructive... I actually think we will be..."

Beth Upton

"Absolutely the best sushi I’ve ever had! Prepared fresh. Lovely lady..."

Doda John-Baptist

"Really good poke bowls. Had them on a number of occasions and have always been impressed. Generous portion size & good level of spice in the..."

Sophie Hodges

"Talk about service with a smile! Amazing service, great portion sizing, fairly priced for delicious food. Beautifully decorated shop. All the staff..."

Tom Brookes

"Ramen, pokebowl and apple gyoza - all absolutely delicious 😋 There's so much more we want to try here so will definitely be..."

Gdrew1983

"Popped in for lunch on a cold blustery day. Ordered the ramen made with kimchi broth, added chicken and a boiled egg for the extra protein hit! It..."

Esa Evans

"Popped into Whitstable for the day and decided to try Sooshi Sushi. I am so glad we did. The maki was unfortunately refrigerated which can alter the..."

Hannah Hansen

"The most tasty inari rolls EVER. EVERYTHING is always fresh, and I just can't get over how tasty the eggs are in the ramen bowls. Absolutely love..."

Dave Cocozza

"I’ve eaten here a few times and the food is fab! Fresh and..."

Adriana Gil

"So fresh! Lovely choice of rolls. Plus seaweed salad and other bits and bobs all ready for takeaway and Poké Bowls made to..."

Sarah Mitchell

"Joanne and her team are amazing - the sushi is tasty, the staff are terrific, and the vibe is pure fun. Highly..."

David Cocozza

"Very delicious sushi and..."

CookieMonster Rose

Annie's Bistro

"unpretentious, not stuffy dining with excellent home cooked food. Sunday lunch, my party had chicken, pork and beef with all the trimmings. Great..."

bertie malco

"Cozy little place to have a charming breakfast in proper English caff fashion! Lovely staff - attentive yet relaxed and happy to accommodate all..."

Syd Eats

"Traditional home cooked food- AMAZING. Larges portions and delicious fresh food, very reasonably price. Warm and friendly atmosphere Will definitely..."

Leanne Stone

"Brilliant.... food cooked freshly, takes a little longer, but so worth the wait. I asked for a strong tea, & got it.. absolutely smashing. Perfect..."

liza chapman

"Needed to find somewhere to settle down and eat, as I had just walked to Whitstable all the way from Canterbury. Found this little restaurant and I..."

Krishen Brooks

"Lovely family run eatery. You won't leave hungry or penniless! Great value for your money. Food cooked from fresh - as it should. Will be back..."

Yvonne Charlton

"We love it here for breakfast. Big portions so make sure you are hungry. The Annie's burger is great..."

Meta Noia

"Love this bistro you choose 7 items and the food is great best breakfast I've..."

Russell Marsden

"first class breakfast- will make this a regular stop before playing golf in whitstable- food was yummy- fresh and plenty of it- great place for only..."

adam birmingham

"Brunch and catch up with friends. Really nice food, good service and clean. Reasonably priced. Recommend the cheese..."

Donna Ware

"Lovely service, my daughter and I visited this evening. Colouring pages and kids menu and a lovely wine and fish and chips for..."

EnderHalø

"Lovely food and service. Really good social distancing in place. Will definitely..."

Sue Treversh

"Me and the mrs went for a meal , amazing food , good prices and friendly service, would recommend to anyone tbh , keep up the good work and..."

English Billy

"We enjoyed every bite! Definitely a come back restaurant. The amarula cup not to be..."

Magda Van Zyl

"Lovely cafe, nice food, friendly and helpful service. Dog friendly with free dog biscuits provided..."

Stella Worraker

"Friendly. Excellent service . Good value and tasty food. Worth a visit(or..."

Mary Baldock

"We called in just for a sandwich but saw the Sunday lunch and changed our minds the food was delicious the staff were very friendly..."

Cath Cooper

"Roast lamb dinner delivered at short notice piping hot and delicious, stuffing particularly good thank you..."

kiran Willoughby

Nip & Cluck

Land And Sea

Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs

Wild Mushrooms on Toast

BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING

Maple Glazed Pork Belly Apple Sauce

Ham and Cheese Croquettes & Parmesan Fries with Alioi

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Accepts Credit Cards

Wine and Beer

Non-smoking restaurants

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"Wow wow wow! We'd heard how good this place was, and we weren't disappointed. From start to finish, the food served was absolutely fantastic. I..."

Gary Allwood

"We popped in as we were passing and decided on some lunch. The staff welcomed us and the young lady looking after us was so lovely. The menu is..."

Luke Ranger

"I had the brush here and it was excellent. The sourdough bread was thick and tasty and the serrano ham was great. I particularly liked the scrambled..."

Immortal Jellyfish

"Great service. They were able to accommodate us (and our dog) very quickly with their outdoor seating and provided blankets so we could comfortably..."

Kristen Koehler

"Went for brunch with friends. My friend and I had the serrano, scrambled eggs and tomatoes on toast which was divine. Our friend has the mushrooms on..."

Abbie

"Wow, what an amazing experience. Tiger prawns, bhaji, croquette and halloumi for starters. Then pork and lobster for main, absolutely gorgeous. The..."

jake brewster

"A little cosy restaurant, with simple but tasty dishes. My friends found this place and it was good! Between the 4 of us, we ordered 2 hakes and 2..."

Hiroshi Takahashi

"Really impressed by the simple but well crafted food here. The mushrooms on toast that I ordered came quickly and was flavoursome and creamy without..."

David Blair

"Excellent restaurant for all times of the day, run by an enthusiastic chef/ owner who changes his menu every few days to keep it fresh and exciting...."

Philip Highway

"This is a really lovely place. Fantastic food - simple ingredients done really well. A definite Spanish feel while avoiding the clichés of tapas...."

Alan Stokes

Ct5 Gin & Fizz Bar

"Excellent food, music and staff couldn't be more helpful. Fantastic birthday night with 14 friends all delighted with the..."

Jacque Acaster

"I have always enjoyed my experience in the Lounge. Friendly staff now exceptional the decor greatly improved. Love the new menus.. The new staff..."

Yvonne Wicks

"The food was awesome great vegetarian choices. The staff were extremely friendly and the cocktails were amazing. If I lived in the area I would..."

Kelly W

"Much improved from a decor p.o.v. The sign down the side of the building needs to be changed to the new name as it looks scruffy there. The alcohol..."

Linda Wolek

"Just had a delicious brunch here with my daughter and it was a lovely experience. Very friendly and welcoming staff and great food. Love the new..."

Lorraine Lloyd

"Nice staff, good events, happy hour (5-7 every day) is great for pints and cocktails. Regulars very sociable, and the food is great for standard..."

Sam Fisk

"went to the loung bar after being let down by the Barn at Chestfield. a friend of ours was down from Beverley for a visit. The lounge bar made us all..."

martin hood

"Lovely food and staff super friendly. Price tag wont break the bank. The dressed crab is lovely. Been going here for some years..."

Glynn Gilbert

"Thank you to all the staff at CT5 for making my mum's 75th birthday tea such a lovely event. I couldn't have asked for more. Highly..."

Kent Minx

"A fantastic evening, great food and entertainment. Everyone in our party had the perfect evening. Would definitely rebooking..."

Elaine Harrad

"Very nice, 5 tapas dishes and bottle of wine for £ 39.95 for two ........."

Linda Pamenter

"This is a very relaxing place near the beach. Very good food and hospitality. Great value also. Worth a visit if your in the..."

Paul Terry

"Great food , great atmosphere , staff are..."

Chis G

"Thank you so much to all the staff who made my mum's 75th so special...the hi tea was fantastic I couldn't have asked for..."

Marie Weller

"Great vibe, very friendly staff, boss very friendly, delicious food and great live music. A brilliant place to..."

Mia Chevais

"Nice food and friendly staff. Monthly comedy club here that is cheap and always a good..."

D. Roberts

The East Kent - Whitstable

Biscoff Cheesecake to Die

Chicken Burger and Chips

Aperol Spritz

Cider

Fish & Chips

Cheese Omelette and Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

"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,..."

C VM

Royal Naval Reserve

88/100 (1458 ratings)

Traditional Fish and Chips

Prawn Cocktail with Granary Bread

"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..."

Steve Jones

Ossie's Best Fish And Chips Tankerton

87/100 (7989 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Impressed by the solid 4.5 ratings on both TripAdvisor and Google, we decided to reserve a table during peak hours. The place buzzed with a lively..."

GlowingGlobe

"** BE ADVISED ** You cannot sit at the tables if you order from the chip shop on the right. It’s table service on the left and takeaway only on the..."

Kerris

"This is by far THE BEST squid rings I've ever had no questions asked! They are amazing! So soft and tender and the sauce was incredible, the fish and..."

Doan Cortes

"We were down in Whitstable for a day out and after a lovely day, we were looking for some fish and chips. We chose to dine in at Ossies. The lady..."

Rob Healy

"Stopped here for lunch (Saturday) you dine inside, outside, or takeaway. Decor is simple but clean. I ordered the haddock and chips, which were..."

Andy Butcher

"I forgot ordered the side menu, even though I can select that. It is very nice fish and..."

Jiyeong Kim

"Excellent fish and chips, not the often greasy food, this is perfect. Extremely pleasant staff, very trusting as I had to go back with cash after my..."

Chris Reynolds

"Excellent fish and chips and very popular judging by the queue. Also tried their homemade desserts, excellent. There are several fish and chip shops..."

Stan Kirk

"In my short visit to UK, i went thru London, Ipswich and Whitstable. I was intrigued by Ossies' claim to best fish n chips in Kent. Wasn't..."

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Nathan Sloane

"This is my favourite take away for fish and chips. Always so fresh and tasty and always a queue so be prepared to wait but that tells you how good..."

Jo Foreman

"Been back many times. The fish is caught locally and served beautifully. Prices are very reasonable an the service excellent and always with a smile...."

K22 MDL

"Simply the best fish and chips. Nice seating area inside and out. Friendly staff..gluten free if needed. Don't miss this..."

Phyllis Richer

"We had 2 sets of fish and chips,Haddock and Plaice. Both pieces of fish were huge, at least 1.5x the size of an adult's palm. They were also..."

Shangjun Tang

The Rock Lodge

87/100 (2032 ratings)

Mojito and Passion Fruit Martini

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

Sunday Roast Beef Dinner

Scotch egg

Prawns

Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

lesley pennell

Sale&pepe

86/100 (21829 ratings)

Tagliatelle Bolognese

Salmon Tagliatelle Salmone

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"Possibly the best Pizza I’ve ever had!! Incredible base, perfectly cooked. Quality ingredients and so so tasty. Atmosphere was great, red wine..."

Matt C

"I rarely leave reviews however, having visited Sale e Pepe in Whitstable for the first time this weekend, I feel overwhelmingly compelled to comment..."

Marcus Grant

"We enjoyed a really good family meal on the first night of our break to Whitstable. Booking online was easy (I did it on the journey down from..."

Louise Prenton

"We had a late lunch here on Sunday of the May Bank holiday weekend and we're delighted. The staff are really friendly and the food was amazing! I had..."

Anna Daly

"Best Pizza in UK. We litterarely felt we were back in Sicily. AMAZING PIZZA and a Great service. Wish we had this in London! Highly recommended, 10..."

Elia Lo Tauro

"Every time I go to Whitstable I stop at Dale&Pepe the pizzas, the lasagne, the starters are perfect, the owner always friendly and we never have any..."

Victor Diaz

"Really great little find along the Whitstable town centre!!! Small, friendly and the food is 10/10, truly authentic Italian recipes! Will be coming..."

Rosie Hawkins

"Lovely local Italian restaurant. Staff were excellent and service superb! Although there wasn’t much choice for vegans on the menu, they said they..."

Toma T

"A wonderful little gem! Claudio makes you feel at home! Food was amazing, authentic Italian! Dont miss the homemade parmigiana and seafood was super..."

Lorna Qesteri

"Nice food, every time I have been there, I had pasta and can definitely recommend. The pizzas looked good as well but haven't tried them..."

José Emilio Palacios Jiménez

"Visited here on a weekend away, the pizzas were lovely, huge and lovely, couldn't eat it all but they boxed up the rest for us to take home. Staff..."

Kevin Tucker

"Very good pizza! Make reservations, seating is tight, but worth it. Anything labeled 'prosciutto' turned out to be just regular ham, but aside from..."

Tom Kuhr

"High quality Italian food and the only place where you can treat yourself with a proper caffettiera with Italian coffee and cannoli... the pizza is a..."

Maria Paola Delussu

"The place was nice and the service was excellent. I ordered their signature dish, with crab, the only thing I would say it's that it was full of..."

Angela Di Nuzzo

"Best on Whitstable if your looking for a pizza pasta fix this is your place, if you’re sitting in zizzi’s or prezzo right now you should be..."

Antonio De Sousa

"Lovely place with friendly staff. Great food. Best Calzone I've eaten! 100% will come..."

James Parker

"Lovely little restaurant, fantastic pizza! They were super busy but very kind and let us order takeaway offering to give us a call when it was ready!..."

Jasmine Perry

Thirty Nine Whitstable

Smoked Arancini Haddock Balls

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delightful experience at Thirty Nine, a charming restaurant in Whitstable. The cozy ambiance immediately made me feel at home, and the warm welcome..."

Freeman Daniel Cope ESQ

"We've been for food in the past always delicious, popped in after work but the oil in the fryers where being changed and a 20-30 min wait before even..."

jade

"I can not recommend this restaurant enough! it’s a family run business with freshly made food, great ambience with a lovely feel to it. We went for..."

Moluk Parker

"Wonderful vegan and vegetarian food options. I particularly loved the vegan bánh cuốn and would recommend without hesitation. Good cocktails, I..."

Clare Wolstenholme

"First time visiting, and it didn’t disappoint. Waiter was very welcoming and funny! The food was great, and will be recommending to others ☺️..."

Soph Smith

"We were looking for a place to go with the baby and dogs. We had excellent service, loads of space to spread out and the food was delicious. Big..."

Georgia Connell

"The food absolutely amazing. Maybe the waiting time is bit long ,and not suitable for ho is in a rush, but for the rest ,food amazing ,quality also..."

Roxana Cozorici

"Gorgeous place to eat & have a few drinks. The service was amazing, will defiantly be coming back. Ordered a lovely meal from our lovely waitress -..."

Dali Chadwick

"Wonderful new addition to ‘the bubble’ What an exceptional Suprise We popped in as a trio with a small baby and four legged friend in tow and..."

Kimberley Tooth

"Lovely staff. Tasty food with lots of naturally vegan options along with alternatives. We will be..."

Beer Farts

"I had an excellent coffee here. It was a very nice environment with comfortable chairs and the gentlemen who served me was very polite and good to..."

Immortal Jellyfish

"I met up with my dear Whitstable friend Deb today. She suggested this restaurant. I’m so pleased. Lovely tapas, lovely, cakes and lovely drinks..."

Leigh Derbyshire

"Food was better than expected, service was great, so glad we found this restaurant for our 1 night stay in..."

Julie Fitzgerald

"I love it here! The food is amazing! Especially the fries. Would definitely recommend as long as you don't mind waiting a little bit...."

Harri

"This is a lovely place to come and eat and spend time with family or friends. Or on your own, just to chill. The food is delicious - we had the..."

NIkki Randell

The Marine Hotel

83/100 (2897 ratings)

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The Kentish Kitchen

82/100 (18152 ratings)

"Beautiful setting with a very warm welcome extremely accommodating for children and the brunch was very yummy indeed!! Great to see local coffee and..."

D S

"Visited for an afternoon tea deal. Smart cosy bar/restaurant on a shopping parade. Outside patio area. Friendly welcome and attentive service...."

Catherine G-C

"I have been to Kentish Kitchen a few times and would certainly recommend a visit to see for yourselves. It is cosy venue with welcoming and friendly..."

jenny B

"This is a real find. I visited this restaurant with my husband, sister in law and granddaughter My husband absolutely loved the cheese scones with..."

Gilly Phillips

"Had afternoon tea there. It was amazing. We went back the day after for breakfast. Really enjoy it. The staff was..."

Audrey Dailleau

"Fantastic family cream tea with my family. The only dilemma whether to have sweet or savory cream tea!..."

Joanne Davies

"Welcoming atmosphere and good location . Lovely freshly baked cakes and selection of teas .Friendly welcoming staff and great service ..Deffinately..."

Linda Cook

"I loved this place for a brunch! The food was really good, I recommend the veggie English breakfast and chicken and bacon..."

M P

"Delicious afternoon tea with a glass of Prosecco in a family friendly atmosphere, definitely worth a..."

Carla Rato

"Fantastic afternoon tea, lovely staff and very child-friendly..."

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