Best Lunch Restaurants in Rochester

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AylesfordCastle PointGillinghamLongfieldMaidstoneMedway

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Canvey IslandEast MallingGraysHorndon-on-the-HillLongfieldMaidstone

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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24 restaurants available nearby

1. Brettingtons

4.5

Awesome(2309)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Rochester

Booked 15 times today

Brettingtons Restaurant, the only Steak and Lobster House you will ever want to visit.Brettingtons is the vision of 2 of Kent's best bon-viveurs and restauranteursWe invite you to relax at your table and have Steak and Lobster cooked your way.General Manager - Ruta Creerinfo@brettingtons.com01634 400192

2. Fish at 55

4.8

Exceptional(1181)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Fish • Rochester

Booked 26 times today

A modern and contemporary restaurant serving a diverse menu of fish, seafood, sushi and meat-based options too, as well and vegetarian and vegen options also.

3. Jaggers Rochester

3.9

Excellent(9)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Rochester

Booked 1 time today

With splendid views of Rochester Castle and just a short walk away, Jaggers is located in the heart of Rochester with a fantastic location in central Rochester. We are extremely close to the shops and all the major transport facilities. We serve tapas & light bites, sweet crepes & waffles, wine, coffee and cocktails from our Dickensian restaurant in Rochester.

A photo of Olivers Bar & Restaurant restaurant

4. Olivers Bar & Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(406)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Rochester

Booked 1 time today

As well as intimate and cosy meals for couples or small groups, we are also a noted venue for group bookings, including cocktail classes, birthdays, hen parties, and weddings - all of which may be combined with a two/three-course meal, buffet, or something more bespoke. Once a month we host the Oliver's bottomless brunch, with option to upgrade to bottomless cocktails. These are always popular and we recommend booking well in advance.For any bookings over 20 people we are happy to open our restaurant on a Monday - Wednesday - Please contact us direct for more information.On Fridays and Saturdays, the bar and dance floor area turns into a club setting from 9pm - please consider this when booking late tables in the restaurant.

5. Turkuaz

4.7

Exceptional(350)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Rochester

Booked 38 times today

At Turkuaz, we invite you to savour the authentic taste of the Mediterranean. Our menu, meticulously crafted by our skilled chefs, showcases a harmonious blend of fresh, locally sourced ingredients and modern recipes.

6. Three Crutches

4.2

Awesome(190)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Medway

Booked 5 times today

Nestled on the outskirts of Higham village along the River Medway, The Three Crutches is the perfect country escape for both locals and visitors alike. Our traditional pub offers old world rustic charm, fused with cosy corners and alfresco dining to enjoy with the whole family. Whether sipping a refreshing cocktail in our courtyard and watching the day pass by or indulging in our renowned Sunday roast next to one of our open fires, you'll feel at home and catered for any time of year.

7. The Tudor Rose

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4.8

Exceptional(8)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Rochester

Booked 4 times today

A gem of a pub in the quaint village of Upper UpnorWelcome to the Tudor Rose, a gem of a pub in the quaint village of Upper Upnor, next to the Elizabethan artillery fort, Upnor Castle, on the river Medway.Popular with locals and tourists alike, the Tudor Rose provides a warm and welcoming environment for all.

8. Cricketers

3.6

Very Good(24)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Studland

Nestled in the town of Gillingham, Kent, the Cricketers is a family friendly pub at the heart of the local community. We're the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy our delicious menu with the perfect drink in hand Being just a 5-minute walk from the Priestfield Stadium, home of Gillingham Football Club, we're the perfect pub for soaking up that matchday atmosphere! Whether it's a pre-match pint to get you ready for the match, or a post-match pint celebrating a win, the Cricketers is the place to be! We're proud to offer a menu packed with the most appetising dishes. Our passion for taking traditional pub classics and making them the best around by using the most decadent of ingredients, makes every meal served have you coming back time and time again!

9. St Leonard’s

4.8

Exceptional(312)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern European • West Malling

Booked 7 times today

Welcome to St. Leonard’s, a modern British restaurant located in the pretty market town of West Malling in Kent. Open Wednesday to Sunday St. Leonard’s offers modern seasonal a la carte dining, tasting menus, private dining, a set lunch menu, Wednesday steak night, weekend brunch and Sunday roasts alongside a well curated wine-list and classic cocktails.

A photo of Bowleys at the Plough restaurant

10. Bowleys at the Plough

4.8

Exceptional(212)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• British • West Malling

Booked 5 times today

The Plough isn't your average countryside pub. Sitting on a quiet lane in a quintessentially English village, The Plough was set to be sold off the developers when 120 members of the community came together to invest, and save, their local. After its purchase and renovation, the Yates family took over the kitchen and opened the pub's small, but proud, restaurant, Bowleys. Head Chef Alex Yates is still very early on in his career but though only in his early twenties, he has already spent two years in the kitchens at The Goring Hotel in London, as well as having gained experience with Rick Stein and even once cooking for the Queen. Bowleys menus have a traditional feel and adhere to classic, English fare with a fine dining twist. There are several options to choose between including a tasting menu, set lunch, a la carte, brunch and Sunday lunch. The tasting menu is the jewel in Bowleys crown and consists of five courses, with an optional sixth.

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Steve
Kent •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Brilliant ad usual food is so tasty staff are great did have a few children running around this time but bad parenting overall we love this place go there often would deffo recommend
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TurkuazPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Rochester
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4.7
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Fauzia
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I think the vegetable portions were a bit small but the steak was nice and the sticky toffee pudding was perfect.
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BrettingtonsPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Rochester
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4.5
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Henry
Kent •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Very pleasant, easy recommendation. _________________
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Fish at 55Price: Expensive• Fish• Rochester
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4.8
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Laurene
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
We came back here for our 3 year anniversary and the food was amazing. We ordered the filet steak and the pork belly both were cooked to perfection and the service was great. The restaurant had recently been refurbished so the ambiance was lovely and we went on a Tuesday so it was 50% off mains as well!
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Olivers Bar & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• British• Rochester
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4.5
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Amrita
London •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jan 17, 2025
Very cosy place - staff was very attentive and food was good. Loved the quirky Dickensian options in cocktails - drinks were great. Definitely lucky to have them on the high street.
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Jaggers RochesterPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Rochester
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3.9

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