TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Whitstable - Updated November 2024

"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..."

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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

Smoked Salmon Ploughman's

Beer

Direct Pizza

Scampi and chips

Lobster and Shrimp Roll

prosecco

Whitstable Rock Oysters

"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...."

Gus Condeixa

Vc Jones Of Whitstable

86/100 (3284 ratings)

Fish and chips with curry sauce

Chip butty

Gherkin

Jumbo Saveloy and Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

"Been going to v.c jones for 20+ years and the food is as good as it was the first time I gone I love it how it keep it in the family and place has..."

Dale Clarkson

"Traditional fish and chip shop. Excellent good portion size generous (very) really friendly staff We sat in the restaurant part . Would definitely go..."

Elaine Bunn

"My wife and I came down from East Yorkshire to visit our son in Canterbury. Having been to Whistable before and eating here. We went out of our way..."

Jonathan Clark

"Nothing better than cod & chips whilst sitting on the beach after a long week at work. The fish is divine and the chips are the best I have ever..."

Kerry Barrett

"Excellent fish and chips! We were very impressed with the fish and chips. Proper chips and a nice crisp but light batter on the fish. Lush! Wish you..."

Laura Amanda Fisher

"Quality food quality staff was well worth the..."

Geoff Ware

"Coming from Grimsby I don't often eat Haddock whilst away, but have to say this was the nicest fish and chips I've had in a long..."

Simon Clark

"Such delicious fish, light and flaky. As for chips, fresh not greasy. Our second visit and not disappointed. Staff really friendly. A down-to-earth..."

Samantha Temp

"Great quality food. Their reputation is well..."

David Thurman-Newell

"Simply the Best Fish and Chips!! A must try when visiting..."

Andrea Gardiner

"Every time we come to Whitsable we always without a doubt get fish and chips! They are in the best!!! Always good piece of fish and very nice chips..."

Kirstie Clarkson

"Fresh cooked and tastes great!! Cannot wait until the next visit..."

James Lodge

"Lovely food. Really enjoyed the fish and chips. Bread roll wasn't the best however! Waiting staff were great. Only other downside was the dining room..."

Kev Whiteley

"Cod, scampi, chips and mushy peas were delicious and piping hot, and the portions were very large. We couldn't quite finish but wanted to assure the..."

Simon Haynes

"Excellent fish and chips. The beef dripping that they use definitely adds something. Good portion sizes, friendly staff and reasonably..."

Paul Everitt

"This is real fish and chips! Always freshly cooked and tasty. Staff, especially Madeline are so helpful and courteous, always ready for a friendly..."

Philip Thompson

"Had a day out in Whitstable and went in to VC Jones for our Lunch. There were 4 of us and between us we had Skate, 2 Cod and Rock eel with chips and..."

Lorraine Weston

"fish and chips generally is either good, mediocre or bad ... except for about 1 % of the time and this is what makes that rare exception. ..."

Don Silver

"Good ol classic fish and chips. Good..."

xJollisaurus

"VC Jones had incredible tasting fish and chips but the wait for it seemed like it was 40 - 50 minutes long . Which in my book is way too long to wait..."

james cree

"Professional stuff,the size of meal was suitable for two adults . I was really fortunate there was no long queue to order pickup as well ...."

Ahmed Ehab

"Every time I passed V C Jones there was a queue of people so I had to try. Friendly and helpful staff with a traditional fish and chips menu. Beef..."

bertie malco

"Being a seaside town, there are a vast array of places to buy fish and chips. A friend recommended VC Jones however, and it was an excellent..."

Sonia Fletcher

"We had two cod fish and chips with salt and vinegar. Great chips and very tasty fish. There is no dine in option, but you can enjoy it at the beach..."

Ioannis Ioannou

"We stopped for lunch at V C Jones last week. There were four if us. One had Skate, one had Rock eel and two of us had cod, all with chips and mushy..."

Lorraine Weston

"By far the best cod and chips we have ever had! It was worth the wait. No wonder there was a queue as people travel distance to sample the best in..."

Alan Thorne

"This was by far the best fish and chips I have had in all over the uk.. we tried 3 other different restaurants in the twin and this place had the..."

BRAW EATRAW

"Big delicious fish and chips! Price was fine around £10. They charge a little more to sit in so takeaway makes more sense. Loved the fish! Nice..."

Clive F

"Very nice chips, lovely service too. The sausage in batter could have done with a bit more cook time but overall very nice...."

Darent Candles

"No frills restaurant that serves traditional fish and chips with mushy peas (if desired). What makes me give it 5 stars is the fantastic service of..."

Bren Ramsden

West Whelks

Wheelchair Accessible

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Cheap Eats

"The best, the owners were charming, friendly, and all the seafood is 1st class. West whelks speaks for itself, traditional family values, couldn't..."

Tina Smith

"Best sea food ever, we go every month from Hemel Hempstead, as the food is so good and the girls who serve are..."

Jackie Grew

"We travel from London at least once a year just for the oysters and seafood it's the best here and so..."

Yvonne Connor

"Way, way better than the bland, overpriced whelks from the other fish place in Whitstable Harbour. West Whelks are the..."

Sarah Bailie

"Really fantastic oysters at a fair..."

Alex Moir

"I've just had the best crab cakes EVER Fantastic food and speedy delivery Thank..."

Fraser McConnell

"Cheap oysters at £1 each and they taste good!! The crab claws and torpedo (fried prawn) were also tasty. Avoid the imitation fake lobster!! The..."

Keith K

"This place is good for very fresh oysters and excellent whelks. Half the price of anywhere else in town. All u need to grab a table by the harbour..."

win task

"Super quick service and the most afforedable Oysters in Whitstable £1 per Oysters but if you want to have the Luxuorious Oysters experience this is..."

Mitzi Chandra

"Absolutely yummy and fresh oysters! At the best price around as..."

Kirki Gkini

"Very fresh oysters and excellent whelks. Half the price of anywhere else in town. Grab a table by the harbour you can’t do any better in..."

James Bonin

"fresh seafood to go. oysters, prawns ect. Really tasty and quick..."

General_foodie

"Great and quick service, delicious seafood. Must visit place for oysters..."

Sergiy Burnus

"Quick and cheap seafood. And these tastes..."

Hiromi Nakai

"Great oysters at an awesome price! Visited 3 times in the same day I just couldn't get..."

Dominick Peter

"Great location, great seafood, prompt service, would highly recommend a visit to try the famous local..."

Matt K

"Delicious oyster and..."

Rakan Ng

"Lovely Oysters..."

Yvonne Charlton

Waterfront Club Cafe Bar

"Beautiful sunshine, Prosecco .....cold Cider, great view over whitstable...perfect..."

Cheryl Seaton

"As we live in Whitstable we like to try out different places. The location is just perfect for the most beautiful sunsets. Highly recommend this..."

Janet Dale

"Excellent food and atmosphere!! Awesome view!! Love it. Our favourite..."

Zoltan Vigolo Varga

"I go to my local pub most Sunday's with my mates, have a pool table, have every football shown there on TV, it's has a balcony outside, by the..."

Adam Dyer

"Wonderful place any time of day for coffee or something stronger. Did not try the food but it looked..."

Antonia Corrigan

"Thankyou for hosting a wonderful Christmas party..."

Julia Cullen

"Sh. It's a secret. Don't tell anyone about this place...."

Kevin Tiernan

"Freshest fish and chips in..."

Tad Finney

"Friendly place to visit. You can have a good laugh with the..."

David Newton

"Food was excellent, views across the sea were clear and the staff were very accommodating, serving with a smile .....all in all, a very pleasant..."

Jill Darby

Birdies

81/100 (2636 ratings)

Mussels with Lobster Bisque

Dieppe-Style Fish Stew

Mussels

Crème Brulée

Lemon tart

Petes N Y Cheese Cake

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

M Burns

Elliott's At No 1 Harbour Street

80/100 (2098 ratings)

"Nice variety of dishes on the menu, fresh, seasonal, local. Great pomme dauphinoise (unnecessary cheesy topping imho), perfectly cooked beef and..."

Helen Jones

"Relief to find somewhere dogs welcome, does veggie and Gluten free. Friendly staff, nice surroundings. Good find � really enjoyed my open sandwich...."

Suki Stokes

"Great breakfast, friendly staff. Recommend the granola and full English.great..."

Ad Bakker

"We had a smashing evening last night to celebrate my wife's birthday with friends. Throughly enjoyed the meal and surroundings. Service was..."

Aaron Perks

"Found this gem thanks to a friend. Fabulous food, nice fizz, but most of all a really warm and friendly welcome from lovely staff, genuinely happy..."

Corinne Shippey

"By far the Best Tea n Cake in yummy Whitstable. I particularly love the upside-down horticultural ambience. Light and airy, this cute café offers a..."

Vic Streeting

"Great lunch here today, fab food great service and the bonus of amazing air..."

Caroline Cross

"Our first visit here and loved the fact we could take our dog in with us. Great coffee and..."

Sue Russon

"Thank you for a lovely lunch yesterday, such friendly staff and delicious food..."

Rebecca Sheldon

"Ate here last night and cannot recommend it highly enough. The food is superb and the service fantastic. If I could only eat at one restaurant for..."

Paul Drew

"Super supper last night! Food delicious and service..."

Beverley Spilman

"Fantastic food, made and served by lovely people. I'd always recommend for a great..."

Robyn Wood

"Amazing food, amazing owners and amazing staff! You will not be disappointed with anything here..."

Jodie-kins Sutharris

Wee Willie Winkle's Kitchen

74/100 (2401 ratings)

"We came on a Tuesday noon, not crowded. Parking spaces available around 300-500 metres (Requires..."

Louis S

"Excellent large indoor venue for socialising, eating, drinking and browsing. Perfect for the coming winter months when a relaxing venue, away from..."

Juliet Brown

"What a lovely find! Complete revamp from last time we visited Whitstable. Loved it - loads of great food and lovely arts centres. Decorated to the..."

Aimee Coleman

"I always come here if visiting Whitstable. A pleasant place to sit and have a coffee while watching the world go by, overlooks the harbour. There are..."

Caroline W******

"Many of the outlets in the Shed were closed: this was understandable as it was a Monday at the end of the season. We were able to get a coffee and a..."

Marion Robeson

"Lovely place to have coffee. Dogs are welcome on leads. Nice views over the harbour..."

Emma Phillips

"I headed down to Whitstable for the day and we came across this place/shed. It has loads of outlets to buy gifts and food and drink. It was nice and..."

Ben Slocombe

"This place is not used as much as it deserves. Food here is great taste and variety. So glad they re vamped it. Although I don't know why cookie..."

Rose Cottenden

"Cool little food place. We had a coffee upstairs early in the day, then came back for lunch. I had the curried goat from the Caribbean place & the..."

Robin Kilvington

"Good range of different food options and plenty of informal seating, so quite an easy place to visit for food and drink. It's all open plan so can be..."

Peter Dyer

The Harbour Garden Cafe

74/100 (1406 ratings)

Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell

Whole Steamed Lobster

Lobster Roll with Triple Fried Chips

Oyster

Sandwiches

seafood platter

Whitstable Bay Ale and Homemade Lemonade

Fresh Oysters and a Great Bloody Mary

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"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..."

Rob Hossain

The Lobster Shack

74/100 (2279 ratings)

Smoked Salmon Ploughman's

Lobster and Shrimp Roll

Seafood Platters

Whitstable Rock Oysters

Wheelchair Accessible

"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...."

Gus Condeixa

The Oyster Shed

Scrumptious Fish and Chips

Battered Cod & Chips

Seafood

Wheelchair Accessible

Outdoor Seating

Mid-range

"Specialist in Whitstable oysters. It's not my thing but the only establishment my friend will eat from while there. My friend had half dozen..."

Caroline Harp

"Excellent place to have something to eat. Prices are good, portions big and the best is they have their own oysters from their own farm. I would..."

Azat Poghosyan

"First visit to Whitstable and The Oyster Shed. I'll be honest, I'm not a huge fan of Oysters but they looked so fresh and watching others tucking..."

May Cheung

"Brilliant little spot. Very quick with oysters shucking but because of the rush there were a lot of shell fragments. Still amazing value and..."

Kay

"Place is lovely, windy, but great. Remember to take some cash in small change!! The one parking ticket machine only accepts coins( the other one is..."

Kevin Poole

"Fresh and wonderful food. Must try..."

Nikolaj Hjortholm

"Fresh, small, soft, sweet, salty, delicious Whitstable oysters. (Size and flavour might vary through the seasons I guess) If you love oysters then..."

Steven Gear-Evans

"Oyster is nice, and the breakfast wrap are really awesome. Good place for quick bite if you arrive in early..."

Martin C

"We had a plate of mussels with hand cut chips. Absolutely delicious. I’m a real sea food lover. This had be up there with the best I’ve had. From..."

Andre Vermeulen

"Everything was delicious and fresh..... I can't wait to..."

Alice Brady

Pearson's Arms Restaurant

73/100 (3544 ratings)

"Visited new years eve and booked a table upstairs. The views were beautiful, the fireworks exciting and the live music, although somewhat loud for..."

Cherry Cunard

"Called in without booking a table & the staff were very accommodating. We shared a selection of the small plates: monkfish scampi, king prawns,..."

Zilla Byrne

"Visited on the off chance for Lunch and found the waitress helpful and friendly and booked us in straight away. The restaurant upstairs has a lovely..."

Annie Stevens

"Loved it! Had a lazy Friday afternoon down whitstable with our new puppy and googled dog friendly pubs. Found by chance and is now a firm favourite..."

Charley Andrews

"It has a great atmosphere and loverly food my only criticism was the chips on the menu it said triple cooked chips but when they came up they were..."

John Cleminson

"Best place for cocktails in Whitstable, and the food is pretty darn good too..."

Harry Godding

"Can't rate the Pearsons Arms highly enough - it's an absolutely fantastic pub for all ages right by the sea with oodles of atmosphere and a great..."

Gillian Barry

"Amazing food, fantastic staff,the best place to eat in..."

Carol Anne Crampton

"We ate lunch here about two weeks ago and it was utterly delicious. the staff couldn't do enough for us. I had the lobster pasta and my colleague had..."

Anna Stanning

"What a wonderful lunch we had today my two BFF's and I. The Scotch Egg is a triumph. And as for the thrice cooked chips........ Well . Yum yum...."

Denise Reddick

"Had a great night food was excellent staff very friendly. Beautiful view of the sea and sunset. Very reasonable prices for al a..."

Julie Slade

"Oh I do like to be beside the seaside. And being beside the seaside is always fun but eating there has always been chancy.Now with the extremely..."

Paul Falkner

"Back sure you book. This place is seriously good, although service sometimes to keep up with demand when they're busy , which is usually is and..."

Geo

"A silk purse from a pig's ear.. Stopped off for a late lunch on a wet Wednesday afternoon and the place was packed. It may have been half-term and..."

Jack Spratt

"I ordered fish and chips, and to say l was very disappointed at the food portion size would be an understatement, at £19 l was at least expecting..."

Steve Marsh

"Small seaside pub, really nice atmosphere Amd custom service. Great old mount..."

Sandra Edney

"Nice little pub with great food. Nice and cosy atmosphere. Friendly staff and excellent service. Slightly expensive, probably because it’s on the..."

Adam Pyrke

"WOW - unassuming bar near the beach front but upstairs in the old ramshackle building the food is inventive, fresh and really quite fantastic! The..."

Paul Seawright

"Well this was a surprise, didn't expect too much from the outside so before entering we took the flip of a coin between a traditional pub dinner and..."

Roy Foord

"Great window seats overlooking the sea. Had the 3 course lunch menu. For main I chose the grey mullet filet served with tenderstem brocoli and..."

Veronique Summerfield

"I've been coming here over the years whenever I'm in town. Lovely dinner area upstairs. This latest visit we came on a Saturday. The area was..."

Kay Bee

"Fab food, the seafood platter was so good. The fish and chips spot on. Lobster, mackerel pate, and oysters enjoyed by all. There is a cosy bar..."

Fiona Virtually

"Had the 3 course lunch time meal. Food was very good quality. Much better standard than normal pub food. The food is presented like a good..."

Ross Macmillan

"Stopped for a bit of lunch on a Wednesday. Quiet and easy going, relaxed atmosphere, but then it was pretty quiet. Food was good, upstairs the views..."

Richard Cowtan

"Brilliant my first visit to Pearsons with my pals, food was amazing, great service and friendly..."

Cammy Jacques

"Great view, great food. Had a late-ish sitting on a Saturday and felt a little bit like staff were flaking. Asked for drinks menu 3 times to chose a..."

Emily Stewart

"Had a great night with the family. Harvey is a top barman. Excellence cocktails and delicious..."

Cal mac

The Whitstable Oyster Company

70/100 (2232 ratings)

Lemon Sole with Burnt Butter and Caper Sauce

Mussels

Chargrilled Whole Sardines

Scallops with Garlic Sauce

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Really lovely evening here. Ambience is perfect, lighting just right, Decor inviting. Food menu is all fish but actually difficult to decide what to..."

Jenny Piccolo

"My sister and I visited the restaurant last Saturday and had an incredible time together. The food was exceptionally fresh and delicious,..."

Anna Heim

"Finally a 5 stars restaurant in my opinion. I m very picky with food and places but this was surprisingly good. Despite we don’t like the city,..."

Thiers

"Visiting from Portland, Maine where the seafood is top notch - Whitstable Oyster Co stood up to that high bar really well. This place is fantastic. ..."

Will Mitchell

"Love this place - for both the oys and the food in general. After visiting several times on visits to Whitstable, I feel compelled to write a review..."

Christopher Thomas

"Food is so fresh and tasty. Staff are lovely, attentive, and somehow willing to accommodate my mum's many requests without an issue! Beautiful view..."

Sharan Dhanjani

"The BIGGEST and TASTIEST OYSTERS I've ever had! The Mussels and Lobsters were delicious too. If only the waiters/servers were a just a bit more..."

Jorge Dennis Agcaoili

"Perfect place for seafood lovers! I highly Recommend the Large fresh Oysters (plain) and the Chimichurri for the grilled, prawns, the dressed crab,..."

Laisa Gregorio

"Outstanding! What can I say. The food was amazing as we're the staff. You really cant go wrong if your looking for great for and a lovely wine..."

Matt Turner

"Exquisite. All food cooked to perfection. One star docked for lack of vegetarian options for one member of our party - would be good to have..."

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