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The Captain Digby, Broadstairs, Kent

The Captain Digby

4.6
4.6
2193 Reviews
£25 and under
English

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Kid-friendly
  • Good for groups
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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Robert Bridger & Peter Holland

What 2,193 people are saying

The Captain Digby reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Loved For

  • Kent

    Kid-friendly

  • Kent

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

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The Captain Digby impresses with its "exceptional food" and "friendly staff" in a family-friendly atmosphere. Guests rave about "beautiful views" and generous portions, perfect for kids with a soft play area. Consistent great service and "delicious" meals make it a go-to spot for both locals and visitors.

2,193 Reviews
  1. Hetty

    Spain2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was amazing as always - we love it there - so kid friendly. Food this time was a little over done - so the kids didn’t eat much of their breaded chicken bits or chicken burger - but the veg always gets eaten and the adult pies were great. The service is friendly and always have time for you and your little ones’ needs. Another visit and another happy family visit.

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  2. Teri

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely catch up with friends overlooking the sea. Food was great and so was the service. Vegetables cooked perfectly. Salmon was delicious.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favourite place to come for a Sunday roast! Very family friendly and pleasant staff

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  4. peter

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time you walk through the door you’re greeting by happy staff making you feel welcome, and the waiters can’t do enough for you, food is always excellent, I’m not able to fault this establishment in any way, and would recommend that people visit 👍👍👍👍👍👍

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  5. Marie

    Kent6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food/service amazing as usual. Be back again soon :)

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  6. Lee

    London34 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had the beef for Sunday roast. Very generous portions and piping hot. The Yorkshire puddings were excellent - really tasted like proper home made rather than the frozen ones you often get in restaurants. The roast potatoes weren’t the best - could have done with longer in the oven to make them really crispy but great choice of veg - carrots, red cabbage and cauliflower cheese. Wonderful desserts: we had the lemon posset with raspberry coulis and shortbread and the chocolate brownie with ice cream. Again very generous portions. The service was good considering how busy the restaurant was. We were initially seated next to a large party with some very boisterous children so asked if there was a quieter table available. The staff were accommodating and we were moved to the opposite end of the restaurant where there were just 3 tables together. Unfortunately one table was occupied by a lady with a very loud speaking voice and the other had a family of three who were singing parts of songs to each other. Thankfully once all the food was served up the noise level decreased significantly. For this reason I could give only 3 stars for ambience. Overall I would recommend the Captain Digby but not if you want a quiet meal on a Sunday lunchtime.

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  7. LynneF

    Kent7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a great dining experience at Captain Digby. The food was delicious. The staff were totally charming, professional and friendly. A place that I would recommend without hesitation. First Class.

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  8. Tracey

    Kent6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My go to place, the food is lovely & staff are amazing. A proper jewel in Kent

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  9. Simeon

    Kent1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Some of the food was definitely reheated. I had pork t-bone for my main course which was overcooked and dry, the mash tasted reheated and really stodgy. Some parts of the sharing starter were reheated and others fresh. 90 pound bill for wetherspoons food.

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  10. Christine

    Kent7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent lunch at the Captain Digby . Staff lovely as always . The warm goats cheese n walnut salad was so delicious. Look forward to our next visit .

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The Captain Digby is rated 4.6 stars by 2193 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for The Captain Digby

Kingsgate, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 3QH

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Robert Bridger & Peter Holland
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