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1. The George & Heart
4.5
Awesome(24)
Price: Moderate
• British • Margate
Booked 13 times today
We serve a range of fresh produce from our kitchen, classic botanical cocktails, fine wines, and local craft beers at the bar. You can join us for a drink, grab a snack from our in-house menu, or dine with us in our lively restaurant.
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2. Sète
4.4
Awesome(57)
Price: Expensive
• French • Margate
Booked 5 times today
Sète (named after the coastal town in France) is a wine bar, shop, and kitchen. Our doors opened to the wine bar in October 2022 and the restaurant and garden in July 2023. The seasonal menu focuses on modern European cooking with a heavy French influence, highlighting the best produce Kent has to offer. Wine is certainly at the heart of what we love. With an ever evolving list that highlights old world classics, accessible natural wines, female winemakers and exciting next generation vintners. We also serve a seasonally changing list of wine on tap and host private tastings. Behind Sète is Natalia Ribbe who has worked across restaurants in Vienna, NYC and London, as well as the founder of the female collective; L.O.R. In the kitchen is Head Chef Billy Stock who joins us from The Rose Inn in Wickembraux, St. John, The Marksman and Rochelle at the ICA to name a few. Whether you’re a Cliftonville resident or a Margate day tripp
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3. Colina at The Fort Road Hotel
4.6
Exceptional(49)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Margate
Booked 5 times today
Located directly across from the Turner Gallery, in the heart of Margate. Colina is a fish-forward restaurant, highlighting great local ingredients, with dishes inspired by the sun-kissed Mediterranean.With daily specials written on the blackboard and a range of smaller and larger seasonal plates, Colina has you covered for a light bite and a glass of wine, or a selection of plates to share.Join us for a drink in our beautiful basement bar for a pre (or post!) dinner drink from Wednesday to Sunday.
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4. The Captain Digby
4.6
Exceptional(2150)
Price: Moderate
• English • Broadstairs
Booked 14 times today
The Captain Digby, a family friendly restaurant and bar which caters for all ages & occasions, with sea views overlooking Kingsgate Bay. We serve generously portioned fresh, home cooked food from our bar, restaurant & children's menu. Food is served from 12 noon each day, all day until late check our operating hours before arrival.Choose from our family dining area, close to our indoor play area or our cliff top restaurant with sea views. Alfresco dining is available with 40 benches overlooking the bay but these are non-reservable and work on a first come first served basis. Please note we can not guarantee window tables. We do not allow dogs inside our venue but they are welcome in our outside dining areas. Being so close to the shoreline we tend to have issues regarding internet connections and advise all customers also bring cash as an alternative payment.
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5. Quince Westgate
4.9
Exceptional(205)
Price: Very Expensive
• British • Westgate-On-Sea
Booked 7 times today
Chefs Rafael Lopez & Ben Hughes opened a small intimate Bistro with flavour lead and produce driven food. Local farms are visited daily to gather ingredients to create dishes with. Fine dining in a relaxed dining room. Located on Westgate High street amongst other independent shops and a short walk from the sea front. The Restaurant features in both the Michelin Guide & the Good Food Guide, and is listed in the top 100 restaurants in the UK.
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6. The Bull's Head
4.3
Awesome(18)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Margate
Booked 6 times today
Independent Public House in the heart of Margate Old Town - serving home cooked food, classic British and seasonal using local suppliers.We serve brunch, lunch and dinner, and on Sundays we serve sunday roast with all the trimmings.
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7. High Dive Margate
4.9
Exceptional(26)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • Margate
Booked 3 times today
A luxurious spot designed and built by Vacuum Studio featuring a highly pigmented colour palette inspired by our global travels. Lighting is low, volume can get high and the intimate booth seating is a perfect facilitator for conversation. Our menu is comprised of snacks, appetisers, larger plates and deserts made entirely in-house* and their flavour profiles are amplified with chillis, herbs and citrus being heavily inspired by Los Angeles' multiculturalism.Our restaurant is compact and cosy with no extra space to accommodate prams and large dogs - if you do need to bring your dog to dinner please ensure they are comfortable in a busy restaurant atmosphere and are happy sitting on your lap or fit comfortably under your table. We welcome children in the restaurant however we do not have highchairs or a children’s menu. We have tailored the room to provide a fun, grown-up and safe space for all our guests and team. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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8. Dukes
4.4
Awesome(28)
Price: Expensive
• French • Margate
Booked 4 times today
Dukes is a characterful bar & bistro nestled at the heart of Margate’s historic Old Town. Serving refined French-inspired bistro classics including indulgent fish pie, locally sourced moules frites, fresh Provençale style salads & succulent signature burgers, alongside a lovingly considered selection of wines, Kentish beers, house cocktails & Champagne by the glass.Located just off the seafront, a short walk from Dreamland & the Turner Contemporary, amongst a peppering of charming boutiques, bars & restaurants, Dukes offers guests a relaxed moment of timeless escapism from the busy Market Place.In summer, the Garden Grill, with sprawling Mediterranean sun terrace, provides a peaceful oasis from the hustle and bustle of the Main Sands, serving crab frites, burgers, local draught beer and refreshing spritz.
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9. Twenty Seven Harbour Street
4.8
Exceptional(136)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Broadstairs
Booked 6 times today
Twenty Seven Harbour Street is an independent, family run British Restaurant situated in Broadstairs, Kent overlooking Viking Bay. We specialise in a small plate menu of local, seasonal, fresh Kentish produce. We are open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Roasts are served on Sundays (excluding July & August).
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10. Tartar Frigate
4.8
Exceptional(1111)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Broadstairs
Booked 7 times today
We are happy to welcome dogs into our Bar Area Only. Please note, we only serve food in the Bar from 12-3 MON-SAT (excluding Sundays when we exclusively serve food in our restaurant). The restaurant does not allow dogs except for service dogs. Please make us aware of any dogs you have with you upon booking. On Sundays we exclusively serve our 4 Course Sunday Roast Menu Only.The Tartar Frigate is one of the only 18th century flint restaurants in Kent. Widely renowned as one of the best seafood restaurants in Kent, the harbor restaurant boasts stunning panoramic views over Viking Bay. You can take advantage of the extensive menu, which also includes mouth-watering traditional dishes from around the world. Entertainment: Live Music Wed, Fri and Sundays in the Bar.Please note - We have no baby changing facilities and no disabled toilets and no disabled access to the top floor Restaurant due to the age of building.

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  • Jo
    London •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I’m a regular and I love everything about the Captain Digby, the staff are professional, attentive, helpful and generally very nice. Food is excellent, varied, tasty, great value for money and really generous portions. Always a 10 out of 10 💙💙💙
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    The Captain DigbyPrice: Moderate• English• Broadstairs
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    4.6
  • KenG
    Dallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Yet another fantastic meal at Quince. After delightful starters of lamb and date patewith toast and date chutney and fish croquettes on to the magnificent main course. Coq-au-van so perfect the meat fell off the bone. Wonderful sauce with a perfect accompaniment of roast sprouts and lovely greens. My wife had mackerel with buttered spinach and other great tasting items to balance the dish. We added some Lyonnaise potatoes as the potatoes are always good. Dessert, oh what a desert! Think treacle tart but made with honey with a touch of ipa. The pastry was so crisp and we just loved it. It was accompanied with a little crème fresh. A delightful wine made the meal even more perfect. The chefs can be seen hard at work and the results are stunning. Such perfect staff looking after us. Nothing is any trouble and they are so well informed about the food and so friendly. Don’t wince, go to Quince.
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    Quince WestgatePrice: Very Expensive• British• Westgate-On-Sea
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    4.9
  • Nick
    Manchester/Greater Manchester •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Nice Sunday Lunch if you are in Margate for the weekend
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    The George & HeartPrice: Moderate• British• Margate
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    4.5
  • Ruth
    Kent •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 5, 2024
    Great service from dedicated staff Food excellent- attention to detail A lovely evening
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    Colina at The Fort Road HotelPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Margate
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    4.6
  • Neil
    Essex •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 30, 2024
    A gorgeous little restaurant. Lovely from the moment we walked in. The staff were fabulous and friendly. Amy chose our dishes and wine pairings for us from the guest chef menu, all of which was incredible and delicious!
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    SètePrice: Expensive• French• Margate
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    4.4

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