Harden's says
Sibling to the popular Empire Room at the Royal Harbour Hotel (the team of hotelier James Thomas and chef Craig Mather), this all-day, informal space (with harbour views) pays homage to the Dunkirk evacuation, and has even been decorated in the colours of the Dunkirk Veterans' Association. Thanks to the new Harrison charcoal-fuelled free-standing oven, roasted local fish and meats are the order of the day.
Harden's survey result
Summary
In a “great” harbourside setting, chef Craig Mather’s collaboration with hotelier James Thomas namechecks the heroic homespun flotilla of the Dunkirk evacuation, also echoed in the decor. The food, mostly sourced within 30 miles of the restaurant, is reliably “solid”, not least the “lovely fresh catch of the day with interesting saucing”.
Summary
“Chef Craig Mather revels in the abundance of local, seasonal produce” and “the locally built Harrison charcoal-fuelled oven works its magic on meats, veg and fish” at this “great addition to the harbour front” (est. June 2018 together with hotelier James Thomas, also of Ramsgate’s Empire Room). The name – and décor – nod to the flotilla of private boats that evacuated troops from Dunkirk.
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54-56 Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, CT11 8LN
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £23.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.85 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
54-56 Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, CT11 8LN
Opening hours
| Monday | 7 am‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am‑9:30 pm |
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