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The Captain Digby, Broadstairs, Kent

The Captain Digby

4.6
4.6
2175 Reviews
£25 and under
English

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Kid-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    English, Beer Garden, Dessert
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01843 867764
  • Website
    http://www.captaindigby.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Robert Bridger & Peter Holland
  • Location
    Kingsgate, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 3QH
  • Neighborhood
    Broadstairs
  • Cross street
    Joss gap road
  • Parking details
    We have a private large car park right outside our venue. Charges apply (£10 for the whole day) in summer months to non-patrons using the beach all day.
  • Public transit
    19th Hole bus stop
  • Entertainment
    Indoor & Outdoor Childrens Playareas available free of Charge.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,175 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Kid-friendly

  • Kent

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Captain Digby is a family-friendly gem, ideal for gatherings with children thanks to its "super welcoming and accommodating" staff and a "total game changer" play area. Guests rave about the "melt in your mouth" steak, "excellent value for money," and "lovely sea views." The restaurant consistently delivers "great food, great service," and generous portions, making it a "go-to" for many. Despite some occasional service hiccups during busy times, the atmosphere and stunning beachside location ensure a "memorable lunch."

2,175 Reviews

  1. Ben

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love coming to Captain Digby, great food, great service and fantastic family atmosphere

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  2. Charlotte

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal out, staff were attentive and welcoming. I had a problem with one part of my food, but it definitely didn’t spoil it for me. The kids loved the play area and their food was equally as good.

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  3. jan

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, food was absolutely delicious, service was brilliant, staff were lovely they were very armttentive, and the added bonus of the play area, would definitely recommend the captain Digby

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  4. Perry

    VIP

    Kent

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The usual excellent service, atmosphere and food. A superb restaurant.

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  5. SIMON

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just always a good idea! Booked for last minute family birthday celebration. Kids love playing in the play area Food is always huge portions and filling and great value for money. Staff always fun and attentive. Just always solid place to go! Thank you x

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  6. Debbie

    Kent

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Booked for a table of six and given a table with five chairs not offered a high chair, took over 30 mins for someone to come and take our order, food was good when we finally got it nearly an hour later!! Missing bits of two meals one was sorted and the other they need to reword there menu as allergens menu is incorrect saying gluten free salad with walnuts then turns up with no walnuts to be told they are not gluten free? Then had to ask twice for the dessert menu and had to go to the bar to pay the bill, although staff were friendly the service was absolutely shocking and they had no awareness of what was going on and showed no interest.

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  7. Sarah

    Kent

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely roast Sunday lunch really quick service delicious desert

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  8. Hetty

    Spain

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything about going to Captain Digby’s with a family and friends and their family is great. It’s our go-to for the catch up with friends who also have kids and that usually makes eating out quite difficult…but not a CD’s! Their staff are super welcoming and accommodating, their tables are spacious and not too cluttered with things kids like to fling around, the kids menus are super easy to navigate and the soft play is a total game changer. I had the steak today and it was ‘melt in your mouth’ good. We were able to hold conversation with our friends, service was prompt and on point and we didn’t feel like we were in the way one bit. Thanks Captain Dignys’s for yet another super catch up lunch with friends after a walk along Bontany Bay.

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  9. Becky

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always loving coming here as a family. The staff are so welcoming and friendly and we love the roast dinners

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  10. Dereck

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wasn't kept waiting upon arrival. Politely and promptly served. The food was great.

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FAQs

The Captain Digby is rated 4.6 stars by 2175 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for The Captain Digby

Kingsgate, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 3QH

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Joss gap road
  • Neighborhood
    Broadstairs
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    English, Beer Garden, Dessert
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have a private large car park right outside our venue. Charges apply (£10 for the whole day) in summer months to non-patrons using the beach all day.
  • Public transit
    19th Hole bus stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Robert Bridger & Peter Holland
  • Entertainment
    Indoor & Outdoor Childrens Playareas available free of Charge.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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