TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Whitstable - Updated November 2024

"I ate at Samphire with friends on a busy Saturday night. I have to admit from the website and menu, I wasn't particularly sold on the place. How..."

Ross Cruickshank

Dave Cocozza

"Absolutely superb. 6 of us are together and we shared all of the starters, 2 sharing John Dory's and the muscles. It was all amazing. The oysters..."

Jonathan Morse

"Oysters were super fresh 🦪 😍 Strongly recommend the mussels, the soup was yum and OMG the bread was surprisingly good👌🏻 Steak was average..."

chan Mary

Harbour Street Tapas

92/100 (1761 ratings)

Fried Squid Anchovy Aioli

Grilled Lamb Cutlets Wild Garlic & Manchego Pesto

Potato

Tortillas

Yoghurt Pomegranate

Patatas Bravas and Flatbread

"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

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...."

Hannah Backhouse

Keith's Coffee Hut

91/100 (1863 ratings)

Prawn Sandwich and a Crab Meat Sandwich

Half Drunk Cappuccino

"Fresh air seating next to the harbour. Crab sandwich was great; fresh and tasty, served for take-out in a recyclable box, with lettuce on good..."

Marion Robeson

"We went to Keiths Coffee Hut for the infamous ‘Crab Sandwich’, at around £10 it was on the pricey side, and it could’ve been bigger, but it..."

Alex Page

"Crab sandwich was out of this world. Fresh, massive doorstop sandwich, excellent quality of bread. And neatly packaged in a compositable takeaway..."

Daryl Yeoman

"Nice little caff (rather than café) nestled right behind the sea wall next to Whitstable Yacht Club. All seating is outdoors and if the sun is..."

Tom Harvey

"Tasty and generously filled prawn and crab sandwiches, we had one of each, with home cut chips! Popular place, be prepared to queue - worth the..."

Jules Mackenzie

"Great coffee, decent prices at a lovely location. Much better than the coffee at the major high street chains. Also good looking menu, didn't eat..."

Kei Tsa

"Great coffee and really nice fish and chips at reasonable prices. Friendly staff and great..."

Lesley Bristow

"Amazing all round, however crab sandwiches out of this world, crab from crust to crust....we will....be back..."

Clare Gumn

"Lovely little spot, has tables to sit outdoors or you can get takeaway. The salt and pepper squid was really well cooked with the squid tender and..."

Kathryn Hall

"Who would have thought the best fish tacos in the world are on a beach in Whitstable. Absolutely..."

James Oliver

"Delicious hot chocolate..."

Joanna Brunt

"Had breakfast at Keith's last weekend. We decided to try fresh crab sandwich and it was delicious! You can feel how fresh the crab meat is. My..."

Mariia Bashkatova

"Excellent little local business. I eat here at least three times a week and the food is always nice. Very well priced considering what you can pay in..."

david new

"Wonderful location on the seafront,tucked in to the seawall by the sailing club. Really good friendly service and great prices and of course good..."

Malcolm Taylor

Wheelers Oyster Bar

91/100 (2542 ratings)

"Finally got to experience this absolute gem of a place. We went with friends and had to book in advance and put a deposit down. This place is popular..."

Luke Ranger

"This is a winner. Fresh fish . Tasting menu of 8 courses including the bread but not the cheese- so no agonising over choice. Great inventive and..."

Charles McMicking

"BYOB was a nice option, great wine at a decent price (no heavy markup). All our starters were delicious and the pan fried crab was superb. My food..."

Sorry John

"Fresh oysters 🦪🦪🦪Top notch and great food quality. There was a queue for take away but the staff was very efficient! Excellent experience!..."

Harry Inuk

"Enjoyed the tasting menu - was amazing! Best meal in ages. Thoroughly..."

Karen E

"Oysters were good. Other menu items were okay. The price is decent but the seafood in general was not spectacular by any means. Tried the tempura..."

M Hamdhan Bathurutheen

"The food is 10/10, really really good. The service is not the friendliest, and the place is really small. But probably the best food for the best..."

Dre

"The rock oysters are tasty, it’s a really good one. I’ll try the wild oysters next time, and already planned the next trip 😂 The other dishes..."

Jen Chieh Han

"Amazing food, the best we've had in a very long..."

Nicky Harper

"Feels like you've been invited into your friend's grandma's house. 🦪 Oysters, chowder, crab cakes are all fab. Do not skip dessert..."

Kevy Metal

"Food was great and at a good price. The only downside is that we were sat at the bar section and lots of people queuing for the take..."

V M Ronnie

"A great independent restaurant. Delia, Mark and team are delivering a wonderful dining experience. We visited the Wheelers Oyster Bar for a quick..."

Simone Artuso

"We were able to get a table but that didn't matter as they offer take away. I got a crab sandwich, my husband got a prawn tart. Both perfect to sit..."

Laura B

"We’ve headed over to Whitstable for New Year and were super lucky to get into Wheelers for lunch earlier today!!!🥸 You are gonna see and read..."

London 4Two

"Got 6 fresh rock oysters and half lobster with garlic butter + fries - absolutely delish. Worth the wait for the lobster which took..."

Helen Z

"One of our best seafood meals in the UK! - Both raw oysters and oysters with yuzu marinades are lovely but preferred the raw one as you can taste the..."

Natalie Chan

The East Kent - Whitstable

Chicken Burger and Chips

Sandwiches

Tacos

Cheese Omelette and Chips

Biscoff Cheesecake to Die

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

The Monument

87/100 (1410 ratings)

Butternut Squash Soup

Strawberry Cheesecake Slice

Rare Beef Open Sandwich

Home Made Smoked Mackerel Paté

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love this pub! Visited for Sunday roast which is the best you'll get in Whitstable and I've tried them all. Great price at £19 or 2 courses, large..."

L & J

"We reserved a table for dinner with family. Got drinks at the bar. They have a lot of indoor and outdoor seating. There were bunnies and a play..."

Kay Bee

"After a very friendly reception we enjoyed an excellent snack lunch and will definitely be back for drinks and to test the restaurant. The Sunday..."

Kas W

"Sunday lunch today was lovely. It was very busy as football was on but the Chef Sarah managed to make lunch and dessert for my son who has severe..."

Marina Ranson

"Lovely pub. Excellent food. Highly..."

Ray Sadd

"Went at a very quiet time of day. Staff very friendly and made a fuss of my dog. Food came quickly. Had the best ploughman's I have had in..."

Vegatest

"Such a lovely atmosphere, a traditional pub feel, really delicious food! Highly recommend the Pavlova 🤌 Great friendly service and well..."

ZEN AF Healing

"The welcome was great from our table server, young blonde lady. The other staff behind the bar less interested. There were 12 of us dining which she..."

chris doll

"What a lovely pub. Went in this afternoon for an impromptu roast. Staff sorted us out a table even though they were full and I hadn’t booked. The..."

Hannah Goodall

"Visited the pub for drinks and a meal. I cannot speak highly enough on the quality of the venue, staff, food, and drinks. Safe, and well organised -..."

marian nestorov

Sale&pepe

86/100 (21829 ratings)

Tagliatelle Bolognese

Salmon Tagliatelle Salmone

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"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

Tudor Tea Rooms

85/100 (1747 ratings)

Wholetail Breaded Scampi with Chips and Peas

hot chocolate

Caramel cake

Crab Salad Chips Instead of Potato

lassi

Special Breakfast with Brown Toast

Sandwiches

Eggs Benedict

Ham and Egg Breakfast

Eggs Benedict with Bacon

Homemade Soup of the Day

Fish

Sit down

British

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely little spot. Food was great and they had gluten free options for hubby. Warm and inviting on a wet day..."

Pauline Bignell

"Great helpful staff. Fantastic food. Always visit here when in..."

Gloria Butt

"Love this place as food and staff are lovely..."

Josie Cutler

"Lovely lunch with our Mum to celebrate her 80th The food was really nice and the service was fantastic. A proper gem of a..."

Wendy Smith

"Great place, excellent prices. Staff so friendly. Enjoyed cream tea with a..."

Bonny Dawes

"good place to get lunch!!Yumm . There were quite a few things that they had run out of but maybe it had been a busy morning? I had a yummmy soup of..."

lily smith

"Happened to go on a Sunday and their Plaice fish and chips was really good, very fresh fish and freshly made tartar sauce. Do have the Whitstable..."

Rishabh Dua

"My wife and i had a lovely meal here. She had the dressed crab salad and i went for pan fried skate. Both absolutely..."

Keith Tibbs

"Very Old Fashioned, but a True nice Atmosphere and Lovely Food, lots of People go in there, I've been Years ago with My Family...definitely go..."

Anna Wiltshire

"Really lovely Restaurant. Enjoyed breakfast, lunch & dinner on 3 different days during our stay in Whitstable. Food was really good, tasty, well..."

Cheryl King

"Amazing fresh food for lunch, staff were very friendly and quick..."

Cinzia Cocca

"Been here a few times now. Everything good about it, food, staff and atmosphere. We generally only go there for breakfast as its good value and well..."

Kevin Tucker

"A warm traditional service restaurant. The food is fresh, home cooked and well presented,with generous portion sizes. The staff were lovely,..."

Joanna Doyle

"Hopped in here to shelter from the rain and grab a quick bite. Greeted almost immediately by lovely staff who were kind, attentive and informative...."

Leanne Palmer

"What a excellent stop, friendly, helpful service followed by excellent food. 10 out of 10 for..."

Bernard Foster

"Really good breakfast. The staff were friendly and clearly used to accommodating people with a baby and pram! The food was great, and the service was..."

Will Morrison

"Had a lovely light lunch here, anywhere good enough for Peter cushing is good enough for..."

Matt Jackson

"Food was marvelous,Steak Kidney Pie mouthwatering Very good service And the history of this restaurant was marvelous,Peter Cushing was a regular..."

Carole Buddle

"What a quaint little place! Very old building with freshly cooked food and friendly..."

Cindy Gavin

"Any place good enough for Peter Cushing is good enough for me. Great place with friendly..."

Christine Eastgate

The Marine Hotel

83/100 (2897 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Old Neptune

82/100 (2577 ratings)

"The Pub is good, but what makes it exceptional is the location. Service is OK, food is generally pretty good and the location is absolutely perfect..."

Renato Santos

"I loved! The crab snack was divine! The wonderfully delicious portion! and cold and very good beer! if I can give you some advice! If you have the..."

Daniela Inokuti

"First time in this pub, and I had an amazing experience. I have been with my daughter and my 2 doggies, on this day was so hot, when we sat down..."

Cary Zentbando

"A fixture of Whitstable, a quirky old pub right on the beach. If you're in the area, this is the pub that you should visit. Yes, Whitstable has..."

Jeremy Fox

"We sat outside as such a beautiful sunny day. Customer service good and very welcoming. Fish and chips was faultless and the two different beers..."

Jackie Appbow

"On a hot day the pub is a great place to have a beer and something to eat. Right on the..."

Tim Timmo

"Great location right on the beach, very quick service and good food. Lovely atmosphere, and dog..."

Charlotte Lude

"Location, location, location. Old Neptune is a suitably old and traditional boozer but its position practically on the beach is what elevates it to..."

Richard Wakefield

"Such a lovely place! Cosy vibes with so many lovely dogs! Friendly patrons and bar staff. The range of beers is great, particularly the local..."

Aimee Coleman

"Great atmosphere and sensational location as per historic photo. Lovely beers. Food disappointing - fish box was 70% batter meaning I could not taste..."

Nicholas Grassly

"A rare thing, a British pub right on the beach. Good selection of beers, wines and food. Try the seafood sharing platter, including local oysters...."

Jonathan Caines

"Great spot for a quick ale, some seaside views and English seafood (scampi, cod, prawns, scallops etc). Staff were very attentive, service was..."

george bartlett

"Pleasant with waterfront seating, I tried the fish and chips which was delicious, definitely..."

Danyela Viana

"It opened at 12 and people were queuing at 1145. I guess that's a good sign. We only had a Panini but it was lovely and the service was great. Often..."

James Huggett

"We arrived off the back of a long journey at sunset in June. Wow, just wow. The pictures could never do the view and vibe the justice it deserves...."

Andy Travers

"Fantastic Restaurant. We read that Whitestable was renound for their Oysters, so we wanted to try some. Unfortunately, we were out of season, so if..."

Anthony Couillard

"Very busy. Though sat outside, great view sadly too late to order food. Service stopped at..."

Donna Cyd

Whitstable Coffee Company

Panini with Tuna Salad & Coleslaw

"Do you ever go to an amazing place on the last day of your break and so wish that you had discovered it on day one? Well this is our special..."

Finn Deacon

"Nice family run coffee shop now with a takeaway next door. Good unhurried service and good menu plus specials board. Had a really nice cheese burger..."

Bill Stanley

"Fab coffee shop and very friendly with a variety of lovely sandwiches, cakes etc. Lovely also to be able to sit in the garden in the lovely..."

Fiona Jayne Minter

"Great place, friendly staff, good coffee and tasty..."

Margaret Springall

"Always a nice coffee and food good friendly..."

John Baker

"Best Latte in town! With friend staff and wonderful home made..."

Kristin Watson Finnigan

"Love this place. We always visit every year we come down to stay in Whitstable. Lovely food & lovely staff. A big thumbs..."

Claire Plant

"Nice restaurant, nice food and drinks, nice staff, know the people that own it as they used to be our next door..."

Adam Dyer

"Consistently great coffee, great staff and great..."

Gary Carter

"I was here this morning. Great service and great..."

Jason Ramsey

"It's been said before! Great food and friends there! Soup soon..."

Philip A Hadler

"Service was quick and easy, the coffee was lovely and the breakfast was great. The bacon, sausages and black pudding were all very good quality. I..."

Say Judds

"We went in expecting cheap and cheerful and were blown away with the quality. The wholemeal bread was very fresh, soft and tasty. The presentation of..."

Mr H

"Absolutely outstanding service. The best bacon brie baguette in whole Kent served. Nice little garden to the back. Freshly made food, healthy..."

Ewa Jagodzinska

"Best breakfast I've had in a long time. Generous portions, tea/coffee included and doorstop..."

Steve Male

"Excellent table and take away service and selection of food is extremely plentiful, clean, delicious and very affordable. I've been visiting about..."

Terry Bass

"Great find. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Large portions and very good value. Very fresh bread and lovely coffee. Small enclosed courtyard to the..."

Donna Moakes

"Such a fabulous find on our weekend in Whitstable. The food was absolutely delicious, so much choice, and really reasonable! Service was next to none..."

Fraser Morel

"Well worth a visit great food as well as fantastic..."

Nigel Lang

"Great little cafe. No frills but plenty of options on the menu, all quite cheap and plenty of options and combinations. Great value: we had 'light..."

Angus Spawton-Rice

"Very friendly happy staff. The place was full, we only just managed to get a table. Our drinks arrived speedily and given that the place was full..."

VALERIE PHILIPSON

Birdies

81/100 (2636 ratings)

Dieppe-Style Fish Stew

Mussels

Crème Brulée

Lemon tart

Petes N Y Cheese Cake

Mussels with Lobster Bisque

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

Crab & Winkle Restaurant

80/100 (4080 ratings)

"I took my mum to the Crab and Winkle because she loves seafood. It is a very tastefully decorated restaurant and the staff friendly and helpful. It..."

Alan Hanson

"My daughters birthday lunch - food perfect - one of the best fish restaurants, a large selection of choice so if you like fish you're in for a treat...."

Georgina Carcary

"We were greeted at the top of the stairs on a wet, rainy Tuesday late lunchtime by a lovely young waitress, she immediately offered us a window seat..."

Paula Edwards

"Love this place. The staff are friendly and the food is amazing. I love the Oysters and so many other dishes that I find it really hard to choose. ..."

Glyn Browning

"Excellent food and service even though a fish restaraunt.would have been good to have one option that wasn't fish apart ftom side orders which they..."

Lindsey Woodhouse

"Walking past on a lovely warm spring evening, thought how lovely it would be to sit outside and eat on the terrace. Glad we did, had a lovely meal..."

Christine Hewitt

"Lovely restaurant, friendly informative staff, food was amazing. Always wanted to visit, exceeded our expectations . Have not stopped raving about..."

Clare Bird

"Love this place even my 3 small children enjoy it. Best restaurant would definitely recommend ..."

Samantha Pockett

"Well it's the first time my husband and I have visited Whitstable and this restaurant and we both loved the food. The most expensive fish and chips..."

Debbie Ingram

"I could've given star plus, plus for the rating! Never dined in a fish restaurant like this before! We tried our first natural oysters! For the main,..."

Kumudu Studds

"Now this was a surprise. To get in you have to ring a door bell, sounds like a bit of a speakeasy, a staff member let's you in your taken upstairs,..."

Lex Kujawa

"The restaurant is ideally located right by the harbour. The waitresses were very friendly and helpful. The food itself is delicious, especially the..."

Callum Stubbs

"I was a little nervous when I arrived because of the reviews I read. To my surprise the service was very good. From the time they received us till..."

kenneth pinto

"Great value for money, added to my list "to go back" . Seafood fresh and some audacious recipes, like black pudding and scallops. Our octopus was a..."

Alessandro De Stasio

"Visit the C&W during the Oyster Festival every year, it's a firm favourite now. Staff are lovely, food is well prepared, fresh and well seasoned and..."

Tim Weller

"Absolutely brilliant meal, surprised how nice it was inside given the unassuming outside. Covid safe, more than anyway else we have visited this..."

Chris Earnshaw

"Lovely atmosphere and view (despite current construction works I think), amazing food and not too expensive either! Staff were lovely too, I would..."

Michelle Tan

"The food here is really good. I prefer hot seafood platter, other than that i gave two thumbs up. I will order the whole brawn crab..."

Mathuros “Ros” K Ardee

"Visited Crab & Winkle on Saturday 17th July, first impression was a well laid out, inviting restaurant, added bonus it was air conditioned. Started..."

John Scarrott

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

Prezzo Italian Restaurant Whitstable

78/100 (2161 ratings)

"We spent here amazing time. Delicious meal and friendly staff,..."

Viera Dedikova

"There were four of us. Exceptional meal, no complaints. Excellent service The meatballs are soooooo tasty Nice..."

John Tomlinson

"So much improved since one year ago. Gluten free beer and..."

Bob Baxter

"Lovely nite , Excellent food � great atmosphere..."

Sue West

"Prezzo in whitstable lovely service and table 46 has my name on it right next to air conditioner food lush 5..."

Layn Birch

"Delicious food and very good service. The staff were all very..."

Jess Haigh

"Great service and food...and the manager loves "Dover Sea Safari" as both him and his mum did a trip last year , which is where I work as..."

Pete Watson

"Lovely food, great service always with a smile and very good value... What more could you..."

Dotty Outram

"What an absolutely brilliant place! The staff were so chatty, Personable and they all had great senses of humour during our jokes for my father's..."

Ali Dewey

"I had a nice pizza here. The staff were really good and the building was a good environment. I especially liked using a voucher which allowed me a..."

Immortal Jellyfish

"Really lovely food drinks are always good. Staff were friendly Only one moan. The front door doesn't close properly. So it was cold nr the..."

Kev Johnson

"Good food, fantastic value with Meercat Meals 2 for 1 deal. Pizza was very good, but I think Zizzi is..."

Graham Wells

"Lovely building and decor. Good food and usually excellent waiting from the staff. It's a nice ambience for a meal, usually a bit quieter than..."

Chris H

"Great experience. I have been there a couple of times now and the service and food is..."

S C

"Excellent service average price. My step daughter is dairy intolerant good choice on menu avai The beetroot and lentil salad is a good choice very..."

Leanne Stone

"The location of this place is very good, the food we had was lovely the vegan options were a bit hit and miss. The decor could do with a bit of..."

Rumel Rahman

"Amazing food and good customer..."

Deepak Joseph

"Last minute visit quite late, the team were welcoming especially Oliver who I later discovered is quite new. Very attentive, makes customers feel..."

chris doll

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

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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