7 restaurant menus in Whitstable, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"I ate at Samphire with friends on a busy Saturday night. I have to admit from the website and menu, I wasn't particularly sold on the place. How..."
Tracy Gent
"A birthday meal on a busy Saturday night that could have been a disaster when it appeared I’d booked the wrong date. I was rescued by genial and..."
Sarah Flynn
"Been a few times now. The staff are so tentative can’t do enough for you. The food is amazing freshly cooked and local produce. Highly recommend..."
Ashley Meade
"My wife Paula Moon and I thoroughly enjoyed the meal we had here. We both had the asparagus starter which was wonderful, my wife had duck breast with..."
Gary Moon
"My friend and I popped in on a wet Sunday afternoon in search of a late lunch/early dinner. Despite setting up for a large birthday party the staff..."
Therese Killen
"I had a delightful lunch at "Samphire" in Whitstable! This dog-friendly restaurant offered a welcoming atmosphere. The Focaccia was a perfect balance..."
Stefano Pecchio
"Honestly I went to Oyster Company first because it is popular and famous. But they are just too arrogant and refuse people to walk in. Fine.
Then we..."
Abbie Tse
"Passed by this town impromptu, didn't have any reservation. Was told that have to wait for 1 hour for a table, I'm glad that i waited. The oysters i..."
Catherine C
"So was my first day trip to Whitstable, and the weather forecast was down for rain, so we reserved a table at Samphire after checking the reviews. ..."
Steve S
"An amazing breakfast, so many good options and a lot of choice but if you're a fan of an english breakfast definitely try their twist- the bone-in..."
Ritesh Odedra
"Amazing restaurant. The food was incredible, the starters were next level- including some big fresh oysters. We had the John Dory and it was the best..."
Jasmin Gerrard
"Pictures tell a thousand words… well these say it all. The meal was amazing form start to finish, the staff were lovely and the restaurant is..."
Ross Cruickshank
"Recommended this lovely little restaurant by a local business owner, and I was massively impressed. Cod croquettes as a starter were delicious, and..."
Dave Cocozza
"Absolutely superb. 6 of us are together and we shared all of the starters, 2 sharing John Dory's and the muscles. It was all amazing. The oysters..."
Jonathan Morse
"Oysters were super fresh 🦪 😍
Strongly recommend the mussels, the soup was yum and OMG the bread was surprisingly good👌🏻
Steak was average..."
"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..."
"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..."
"Excellent place, staff are great, food is heavenly and the drinks are fab. The menu is not vast but enough for lunch, it has a lovely setting in the..."
Karen Rowbottom
"What a wonderful find...went to Whitstable on the off chance and found this lovely restaurant that offers superb menu. The crab salad was excellent...."
Jean Todd
"Lovely place to stop for lunch, enjoying a cold drink and watching the world go by. All the staff were friendly and very..."
Vicky Tullett
"Great food, made to feel welcome and not rushed, which is a bonus when you are sitting somewhere so nice like Whistable harbour and enjoy people..."
Theresa King
"Lovely meal with friends, delicious cocktails and good live band. A great place for a summers..."
Annemarie McCabe
"Lovely place, great staff, very helpful. Highly recommend if you're in Whitstable..."
Gerry Stocks
"Had a nice coffee here this morning, would have tried their Sunday brunch if we hadn't already had breakfast. Friendly staff and great..."
Geoff Boakes
"Absolutely beautiful prosecco brunch... Swedish has was gorgeous. Customer service was first class. Would highly recommend. Thanks harbour garden..."
Charlotte Bruce
"Delicious food on a busy pier. Staff are friendly and dogs are welcome...Lovely spot for lunch- lobster roll highly..."
Lizzie Berridge
"Had to meet a prospective ghost tour guide, so due to my disability I chose this venue and was very pleasantly surprised by the excellent service I..."
john Hippisley
"This is a nice harbour facing restaurant in Whitstable. Very busy when we attended on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Staff were friendly and..."
Richard Elysee
"Lovely spot just by the water. Fresh seafood and good drink selection - although pricey. I’ve never had battered fried oysters and would say its..."
Chantal Johnson
"Absolutely amazing from start to finish. Staff were amazing, food was INCREDIBLE! I couldn’t fault it at all. Drinks were great. It’s pricey but..."
Ella patterson
"Came here the day after a wedding and it was the first place we came across.
Despite it being really busy we were quickly greeted and service was..."
Jamie Puddephatt
"Popped in for a bit of lunch and the service was faultless. Crab claws to start, Mac cheese and lobster which was really nice and my wife had fish..."
Luke Ranger
"Loaded crab fries are to die for!!! Mocktails sweet and delicious.
Great location right on the quayside. Lovely in the sunshine.
There have been a..."
Daryl Yeoman
"We crossed the street from the big parking lot to get to this cute cafe. It was noon on a Thursday and we were able to get seated right away. We..."
Kay Bee
"What a wonderful place to eat!
The gentleman who served us and showed us to his table was so polite, friendly, and welcoming.
The atmosphere in the..."
Amy Mullinger
"Excellent spot for seafood fans. Friendly and attentive service - especially appreciated on Good Friday bank holiday weekend. They managed to find us..."
Prita Das
"I booked a table for 14 as it was my father's birthday. We pre ordered and expected a nice evening with the normal level of good service we usually..."
Debbie Falce
"Been past this restaurant several times before and it's always been busy, we decided to take a shot and wait in the queue ourselves. It was super hot..."
Claudiu Dan
"Such a nice restaurant! The host last evening was so lovely, and the servers were so sweet and kind the entire service. We had the bread starters,..."
Layloo
"Great little venue. Located in the harbour at Whitsable Bay. We visited in the winter but they have heaters so even though its outside we didn't get..."
Charles Weir
"This is our favourite place in Whitstable. Michael and his team always do a fabulous job. The lobster roll is epic and the signature cocktails are a..."
Larry Tampkins
"Really great place to stop for brunch. Nice staff and accommodated us under the shelter. We had the fish and chips which was fab.
I would definitely..."
"Clean, tidy, no wait, great staff and friendly too.....
Probably the best fish and chips I've ever tasted! Food came out quickly, beer was cold and..."
Keith Reynolds
"This place we found through a recommendation. It was lovely. Amazing little place our favourite place here. We will definitely be..."
Kelly Callow
"This is quite possibly our favourite place to eat with the best cod and chips in the world. Always a lovely atmosphere here. The views are pretty..."
Jo Cottenden
"We went for lunch at the Lobster Shack. The food was amazing and the staff were all friendly and happy even though it was busy. If we come back to..."
Jenny Renouf
"Wonderful place. The food was fantastic and very reasonably priced. The setting overlooking Whitstable and the sea is amazing. I will definitely be..."
Caroline Korn
"Beautiful place. The food was amazing. I asked if they could cook my cod without the batter and just season it, its was the best fish I have had in..."
Caroline Martin
"Hidden away gem on the seafront, great food and drink. Quick service foot atmosphere well worth a..."
David Newmarch
"Such a brilliant place, watching the sun go down over the sea, amazing value for money and so accommodating of our massive family! Everything arrived..."
TJ Mills
"Great food, the staff are friendly and helpful and the prices are not excessive. Thoroughly recommend it..."
Lizzy Critchell
"Fabulous location and fantastic food and drink. Very busy for a September weekend so I bet it's really busy in the height of summer. Would definitely..."
Anthony Hayashi
"Great find in whistable, famous for its oysters and beer. We ordered plenty of oysters and they were all freshly shucked in front of your eyes. They..."
William Yeung
"What a great location to try out oysters for the first time! We loved the casual atmosphere and the fact we were able to order a couple of oysters to..."
Jen
"Superbly good fish and chips, with an idyllic view of the sea in the background. Besides The Forge, this is the place to go in my honest..."
J Jackson (Rikku)
"My wife and I managed too finally get a visit here. We had been talking about it for years and today was the day. My excitement was not misplaced. We..."
Stuart From Cambridge
"Came 2 times in a row! The BEST Oysters 🦪 in the area! Also wonderful staff, views, location, and seafood! If your not from the area be aware you..."
Rebecca
"We went here once in August 2023, the oyster is fabulous, we came again in end Oct 2023 in the season for oyster. However, the oyster is very small,..."
Just K
"What a wonderful experience. Seafood to die for - half a dozen oysters followed by lobster in a butter and parsley sauce - absolutely delicious!..."
Peter Wheatly-Crowe
"Nothing like fresh oysters and lobster. Well served. Swift service, made easy by the app. Beautiful view of the sea.
Not bad wine list.
No park at..."
JP Borman
"A short trek away from the harbour market is this gem. Went for some weekday lunch, and I wasn't disappointed. It was a lovely day to enjoy half a..."
Steven Dawes
"We stumbled across this walking along the beach. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the cod and chips and it was very tasty. Lovely music..."
Dawn Doorey
"The outdoor seatings will give you a spectacular view of the seashore. The oysters were fresh, as was the lobster we..."
Emil Tam
"For me and my partner in The Lobster Shack are the best oysters in Whitstable. Absolutely delicious. Very fresh. And wine! I had a glass of vinho..."
Alla Tsyganova
"What an amazing experience for two oyster virgins! Wonderful atmosphere as soon as you enter the restaurant. Very friendly and kind staff. Amazing..."
Pauline Dobert
"I actually gasped when I saw the waiter bringing our plates to the table. Well done lobster shack for NOT skimping on the portions during this cost..."
Mrs Aragon
"Young staff doing a steady job.
Just need a little more drive to turn over covers faster. We queued for 25 mins, and once inside 12 empty seats, we..."
Rob Maunder
"The food is always excellent, fresh and local. The chips are superb.
I also love that they have maintained ordering from an app if you want (on this..."
Michael Kalman
"Whilst there’s no lack of choice for great fresh and local seafood in Whitstable, The Lobster Shack offers a truly special experience.. We went as..."
Charlotte Mary Rose
"We had to wait a long time in a sunny yet windy day. We had fresh boat cod, lobster and kids menu sausage and chips. Staff were friendly and helpful...."
"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..."
"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..."
Annabelle Wong
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