Hardens Guide to the Best Restaurants in Saltwood
Hardens guides have spent 33 years compiling reviews of the best Saltwood restaurants. On Hardens.com you'll find details and reviews of 7 restaurants in Saltwood and our unique survey based approach to rating and reviewing Saltwood restaurants gives you the best insight into the top restaurants in every area and of every type of cuisine.
Featured Saltwood Restaurants
1. The Garden Room Restaurant & Bar
British, Modern restaurant in Hythe
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, Aldington Road - CT21
The Garden Room Restaurant & Bar is nestled within 15 acres of landscaped gardens at the historic Port Lympne Hotel, and surrounded by 600 acres of wilderness, dotted with some of the world’s most rare and endangered animals.Originally the stable yar...
2. Hide & Fox
British, Modern restaurant in Saltwood
The Green - CT21
“A real treat of a place” – this stylish restaurant was opened five years ago by a talented pair, Kent-born chef Allister Barsby (head chef at Gidleigh Park on Dartmoor at 24) and Italian Alice Bussi (food & beverage manager of the year in the 2018 Catey awards). The praise is unanimous: “we go when there’s something to celebrate. We’ve been three times over the last few years and it has never failed to be a joy – the food is fabulous and the service and front of house exceptional”. “One of the most amazing dinners I have had, in a very serene environment with exceptional service”.
3. The Folkestone Wine Company
French restaurant in Folkestone
Church Street - CT20
2022 Review: Former Sportsman chef David Hart earns rave reviews from reporters who ‘get’ his modest 26-seater with a simple menu and an enthusiast’s list of wines (fans include the Guardian’s Grace Dent).
4. Steep Street Coffee House
Sandwiches, cakes, etc restaurant in Folkestone
18-24 The Old High Street - CT20
“Great coffee and a small and interesting lunch menu” keep customers coming back to this “super coffee shop complete with library in Old Folkestone High Street”, a key component of the town’s ‘Creative Quarter’. Owners Alice Larkin and Stephen Brothwell were inspired by the literary cafés of Paris, and host writers’ events.
5. Rocksalt
Fish & seafood restaurant in Folkestone
4-5 Fishmarket - CT19
This stunning curved modern restaurant was opened in 2011 by Saga billionaire Sir Roger De Haan and his son Josh, and won widespread acclaim for its seafood under founding chef Mark Sargeant. But since Mark’s departure in late 2021, ratings have softened a little – “the food is a bit up and down and on the pricey side to cater for the London crowd, but it has an ideal position overlooking the water and the harbour arm”.
6. The London & Paris
Fish & seafood restaurant in Central Folkestone
13 - 15 Rendezvous Street - CT20
Close the harbour, a Victorian hotel dining room with a modern seafood-based menu and specials board which impressed critic Grace Dent of the Guardian.
7. Little Rock
Fish & seafood restaurant in Folkestone
Folkstone Harbour - CT20
2023 Review: This “very buzzy spot in a pink container on the harbour arm” serves “very fresh fish and seafood”, and is the “sister restaurant to Rocksalt”. “Spilling out onto a terrace, it makes a delightful spot for lunch in the sun, with engaging service and all that one wants from a decent fish restaurant”.
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