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Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Kent

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Kent? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Côte Brasserie - Tunbridge Wells
4.7
4.7 (195)
£25 and under
French
Tunbridge Wells
About the restaurant
Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.
Top review
Martin
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent food, wine and attentive prompt service .. can’t ask for much more !
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New Year's Eve Set Menu
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Festive three-course Set Menu
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La Casa Vecchia
4.6
4.6 (424)
£25 and under
Mediterranean
Tunbridge Wells
About the restaurant
Located on the historic Pantiles, La Casa Vecchia and The Grey Lady provides Royal Tunbridge Wells with an authentic mediterranean dining experience. Family owned since 2005, we are a unique and independent restaurant. Among our more popular dishes are the parillada for two, Spanish fish stew, crab and chorizo tagliatelle, and Tunisian chicken.

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Anthony
Dined 3 days ago
Lovely meal with great service and attention to detail. Made to feel very welcome on a busy evening.
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Pierluigi's
4.6
4.6 (215)
£41 and over
Italian
Beckenham
About the restaurant
For nearly three decades, Pierluigi’s has been a culinary cornerstone, serving up the finest Italian cuisine. Overtime, the restaurant has undergone an evolution, maintaining its menu of superb freshly prepared dishes from traditional Italy, now with a modern sophisticated charm.
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Linda
Dined on Dec 5, 2024
This is a great, friendly restaurant with excellent food. I had linguine with salmon and creamy while wine sauce which was hot and excellent. I alo finished with a pannacotta with fresh raspberry coulis whic was perfect. Wines are excellent and love the olives. Great ambience whether I've been there lunchtime or evening. Worrh every penny.
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The Party Dinner
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The Korean Cowgirl at Canterbury Riverside with Cheeky Ramen
4.6
4.6 (593)
£26 to £40
Barbecue
Canterbury
About the restaurant
Our Korean Cowgirl comes back to Canterbury bigger and better than ever...

The Korean Cowgirl Riverside Canterbury Restaurant provides a unique blend of Texas and Asian culture and cuisine. Here at the Cowgirl we mean true low and slow smoked BBQ, cooked for hours over only real wood, no short cuts. Our Amazing wings and boneless bites are double fried for that crisp sensation. Come and experience western dining for yourself.
Top review
Adrian
Dined 7 days ago
First of all easy and complete booking service through OpenTable. Nice welcome to the restaurant , the service was great, friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was lively without being overpowering and it just felt good. The food was really tasty, presented well and portions were ample. I would be happy to return and I would be happy to recommend the restaurant.
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The Waterfront Restaurant and Bar
4.5
4.5 (1802)
£26 to £40
English
Hythe
About the restaurant
For Christmas bookings from 24th Nov - 25th Dec, please visit www.the-waterfront.co.uk/Christmas

Come and see why The Waterfront was a finalist in the Kent Restaurant of the Year Awards!

10ft from the Beach, The Waterfront is a swanky Restaurant & Cocktail Bar specialising in fresh, seasonal and local ingredients. Whether you are dining in with stunning sea views, sitting out on the sun terrace, enjoying cocktails at the bar, or a classic family Sunday roast, the Waterfront provides the ultimate fine-dining experience.

Live Music every Wednesday & Friday nights & Sunday Lunchtimes.

View all our events on the website https://www.the-waterfront.co.uk
Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewaterfronthythe

To enquire about group bookings please email reservations@the-waterfront.co.uk

Inside the restaurant is accessible via stairs and the toilets are on the ground floor.
Our outside terrace is wheelchair accessible and the adjacent public toilet has wheelchair access.
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Paul
Dined 1 day ago
Thought the service was very good, food also very good, really friendly atmosphere. Need to lower the price of the Chapel Down, I pay approximately £140 per case, and that's brut, the one for £47 per bottle is very steep. But it won't stop us returning. Loved the place.
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The Korean Cowgirl at Cave Hotel
4.5
4.5 (1074)
£26 to £40
Fusion / Eclectic
Canterbury
About the restaurant
The Korean Cowgirl Restaurant provides a unique blend of Texas and Asian culture and cuisine. Here at the KCG we mean true low and slow smoked BBQ, cooked for hours over only real wood, no short cuts. Our Amazing wings and boneless bites are double fried for that crisp sensation.

Come and experience western dining for yourself.

Please note you are welcome to bring a celebration cake for your party, however we do not have any refrigerated storage for this. We do not provide any table decorations or balloons. You are most welcome to bring your own.
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Tracwy
Dined 2 days ago
Fantastic food, very polite staff. Will be back!
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The Greek Meze - Sidcup
4.4
4.4 (359)
£25 and under
Greek
Sidcup
About the restaurant
At the Greek Meze 2, we pride ourselves on serving delicious home-style and traditional Greek cooked food with the finest ingredients by outstanding chefs bringing a slice of the Mediterranean. Embellished with vibrant traditional Greek decor and colours, with soothing music guaranteeing an exceptional experience and a taste of our real Greek culture.
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Samantha
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
Nico and all the team are amazing. So attentive and super organised considering how busy it is. We love coming here. We had a great night Saturday and can’t wait to come back. Thanks guys xx
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2 Course Brunch with Bottomless Drinks £55pp
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2 Course Drunch with Bottomless Cocktails £65pp
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Whispering Angel Brunch with Bottomless Rose £75pp
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Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
4.3
4.3 (25)
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
Canterbury
About the restaurant
Socialite Rooftop Restaurant & Bar offers a truly exceptional dining experience in Canterbury, with its stylish atmosphere and stunning panoramic view of the iconic Canterbury Cathedral. Whether you're looking for a leisurely lunch or a relaxed evening meal, the restaurant’s seasonal, locally-sourced menu is designed to offer a flavourful journey that showcases the best of the region.

The highlight of the menu is undoubtedly the steak experience: succulent Sussex grass-fed, red breed beef steaks cooked to perfection, delivering an indulgent and unforgettable culinary moment.

For those in the mood for something more casual but equally enjoyable, Socialite’s bottomless brunch, creative cocktails, and live music make it the perfect destination for a fun day out or evening with friends. Expect the best in both food and atmosphere, and let Socialite take you on a gastronomic adventure while soaking in the beauty of Canterbury's skyline.
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Rae
Dined 2 days ago
The starter of Portobello mushrooms were wonderful the coating was superb Had a good meal and would recommend it to friends
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Mixology | Cocktail Masterclass
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Wednesday Steak Night
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Festive Set Menu
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The Ivy, Canterbury
4.3
4.3 (106)
£25 and under
British
Canterbury
About the restaurant
Located at the corner of The Parade & Rose Lane, just a stone's throw from the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral in the heart of the historic city centre, The Ivy Canterbury will feature a stylish bar, an inviting outdoor terrace, and an elegant private dining room. Discover menus featuring modern British cuisine to brasserie classics and fantastic vegan and vegetarian dishes, with something for everyone to love. From breakfast through to dinner seven days a week, the restaurant offers a luxurious haven in a stunning and elegant setting.
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Dee
Dined 5 days ago
I really enjoyed the whole experience, we were very well looked after
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Breakfast Set Menu
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The Ivy Canterbury Festive Afternoon Tea
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Citi Terrace
4.2
4.2 (498)
£25 and under
Fusion / Eclectic
Canterbury
About the restaurant
Welcome to Citi Terrace!

We are a unique and trendy restaurant, bar and lounge located in Canterbury, High Street. Our talented chefs have created a fusion menu with a twist, bringing you different tastes from around the world in every dish and for those with a sweet tooth, we bring you delicious desserts including cakes and ice cream.

Our executive drinks menu includes illy coffee and an array of cocktails prepared by our talented bartenders. To add to your experience, our outdoor Terrace is captivating and relaxing place to lounge and enjoy a shisha customised by you from our exclusive range of flavours. Join us at Citi Terrace for a truly memorable experience in Kent.

For bookings of groups larger than 15, you will be required to call the venue and also to confirm whether you will be dining with us and provide us with your pre-order.
Top review
Donna
Dined on Nov 27, 2024
Fantastic service, delicious food, amazing value (just a little cold in the restaurant)
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Bottomless Brunch
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2 for 1 cocktails
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