RestaurantsKentMargateCT9

Harden's says

A family-run restaurant and cocktail bar overlooking the beach, with lovely sea views; chef Simon Morriss specialises in fish and seafood, much of it caught the same day, and traditional roasts on Sunday (with a vegan option).

survey result

Summary

£66
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “lovely seafood restaurant” is a “good find in Margate”, with an “extensive and varied menu” that features fresh oysters and “delicious seafood platters” but also “includes local meat and vegetarian options”. “Staff couldn’t be friendlier” and “the whole experience is very enjoyable”.

Summary

£64
  £££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Perfect seaside dining experience” – a family-run seafood bistro on the beach. “It’s a great find in Margate with a really interesting menu with spanking fresh seafood, and really friendly service”.

Summary

£62
  £££
4
Very Good
3
Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Excellent and quite adventurous seafood” (including, on one visit, “sea urchins that the chef had picked up from the market that morning ‘just to try’”) ensure the continuing success of this family-run bistro, buoyed by “young and enthusiastic staff”. “If you’re lucky enough to get a seat in the window, you can expect glorious views over Margate sands and the harbour arm”.

Summary

£63
  £££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Lifting the area of Margate!” – this family-run bistro boasts large windows with sweeping views over the sands and an outside terrace for sunny days. All reports are of “fantastic” food from the menu which majors in fish and seafood.

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44 High Street, Margate, CT9 1DS

Restaurant details

Highchair,Menu
Yes
No dress code
52

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£11.00 £24.50 £3.50
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £30.00
Filter Coffee £3.50
Extras  
Bread £4.50
Service 12.50%
44 High Street, Margate, CT9 1DS
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑9 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑9 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑9 pm
Thursday12 pm‑9 pm
Friday12 pm‑9 pm
Saturday12 pm‑9 pm
Sunday12 pm‑9 pm

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