Restaurants near Shell Grotto

238 restaurants available nearby

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1. The George & Heart

4.5

Awesome(31)

Price: Moderate

• British • Margate

Booked 7 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.

2. Dukes

4.4

Awesome(30)

Price: Expensive

• French • Margate

Booked 3 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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3. Colina at The Fort Road Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(50)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Margate

Booked 1 time 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.

4. The Captain Digby

4.6

Exceptional(2159)

Price: Moderate

• English • Broadstairs

Booked 4 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.

5. Sète

4.4

Awesome(60)

Price: Expensive

• French • Margate

Booked 1 time 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

6. High Dive Margate

4.8

Exceptional(31)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Margate

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.

7. The Bull's Head

4.5

Awesome(20)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Margate

Booked 2 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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8. Twenty Seven Harbour Street

4.8

Exceptional(143)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Broadstairs

Booked 2 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).

9. Quince Westgate

4.9

Exceptional(217)

Price: Very Expensive

• British • Westgate-On-Sea

Booked 2 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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10. The St Mildreds Bay

4.6

Exceptional(657)

Price: Moderate

• British • Westgate-On-Sea

Booked 1 time today

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Leon
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
A wonderful dining experience, the setting is absolutely gorgeous, the staff very attentive and the steak and fish of the day (stone fish) were cooked perfectly with lots of flavours. I also think it offers real value for money. We’d love to visit again.
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The George & HeartPrice: Moderate• British• Margate
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Gary
Kent •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
First time we had visited. We had a lovely table with views over the bay. Service was friendly good-menu choices. The food was presented well it was hot and very good portions. We will definitely be back soon
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The Captain DigbyPrice: Moderate• English• Broadstairs
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Karen
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
Beautiful place , lovely atmosphere , great customer service , lovely Sunday roast today ..will be going back again and again . Thankyou Dukes ❤️
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DukesPrice: Expensive• French• Margate
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4.4
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Hannah
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 13, 2024
Delicious food and drinks, beautiful place, lovely atmosphere and lovely people! Would definitely go back!
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SètePrice: Expensive• French• Margate
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4.4
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Amber
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 30, 2024
A lovely cosy atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food!
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Colina at The Fort Road HotelPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Margate
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4.6

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1. The George & Heart

2. Dukes

3. Colina at The Fort Road Hotel

4. The Captain Digby

5. Sète

6. High Dive Margate

7. The Bull's Head

8. Twenty Seven Harbour Street

9. Quince Westgate

10. The St Mildreds Bay

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