Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Kent

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants 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!

The West House

4.9

4.9 (1401)

£41 and over

European

Biddenden

About the restaurant

Biddenden in Kent is home to a small, family-run restaurant. Housed in a 15th Century weaver's cottage, The West House Restaurant is one of only a few restaurants in Kent to hold a Michelin star.
The Good Food Guide said of this Kent restaurant... “Respondents continue in their enthusiasm for Graham Garrett’s cuisine: ‘great intensity of flavours, fabulous textures.’ as one reader put it."

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Cass

Dined 3 days ago

We love the West House - such sublime food! Lovely to have a tasting menu that actually fills you up. Service is warm and and friendly, an intimate restaurant but not at all pretentious.

Chef's Table

4.9

4.9 (82)

£41 and over

British

West Malling

About the restaurant

Nestled in the picturesque heart of West Malling, Kent. Welcome to Chefs Table, where every dish tells a story of passion, creativity, and excellence. Led by Chef Owner Bradley Redding, honored with a prestigious Michelin guide entry for 2024, we invite you on a gastronomic journey in our cosy 12 seater restaurant. From the freshest ingredients sourced locally to the innovative techniques mastered in our kitchen, each plate is a masterpiece crafted with precision and care. Experience the magic of culinary artistry and indulge in a symphony of flavors that will leave an unforgettable mark on your palate.

Brunch: Thursday - Sunday 9.30am-1.30pm
Dinner: Thursday-Saturday 6pm-10pm

A-la-carte available Thursdays Only. Tasting menu available Friday & Saturday only

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Michaela

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely intimate restaurant with a laid back vibe, service was great, friendly yet professional. Calm and organised kitchen, perfect music creating a wonderful atmosphere. The food was incredible, so tasty, fresh and different, loved the set menu, enjoyed trying things wouldn’t normally order. Small plates but more than enough, left feeling very full and satisfied. Perfect for a special occasion.

Sotirio's Bar and Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2464)

£25 and under

International

Folkestone

About the restaurant

Sotirio’s Bar & Restaurant treats guests to a delicious menu of freshly cooked made to order food using only the finest ingredients.

We can cater for any dietary requirements and offer vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes on our tasty menu.

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Sally

Dined 2 days ago

Lovely food amazing atmosphere and fantastic service

Marleys

4.8

4.8 (299)

£41 and over

British

Folkestone

About the restaurant

Opened in 2018 by local couple Mark & Charly, Marleys is a neighbourhood favourite rooted in fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients. What began as a cosy café-restaurant has evolved into something a little more special — a place where elevated casual dining meets warm, down-to-earth hospitality.

By day, we serve relaxed walk-in breakfast and lunch with a focus on comforting British flavours and thoughtful touches. By night, Marleys transforms into a more intimate and romantic setting, offering a refined yet welcoming dinner experience with a carefully curated menu and a touch of elegance.

Whether you’re joining us for a laid-back brunch or an evening out, you’ll find heartfelt food, a passionate team, and an atmosphere that feels both familiar and beautifully unexpected.

Dinner reservations are available in the evenings, while breakfast and lunch remain walk-in only.

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michelle

Dined on May 3, 2025

Great food, good value for money and great staff, nothing we could fault

Quince Westgate

4.9

4.9 (260)

£41 and over

British

Westgate-On-Sea

About the restaurant

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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Andrew

Dined 4 days ago

Once again an excellent and varied menu, accommodating the tastes of 4 quite demanding diners

Stilebridge

4.8

4.8 (359)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Maidstone

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Stile Bridge, we have recently re-opened under new ownership and management following our sister restaurant "The Poet at Matfield".
We serve food lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday, serving drinks & Bar snacks all day.
We source all our produce locally, finding inspiration from South America, Asia, South Africa and Europe to bring together a "New World" menu with Wines from across the earth to compliment your meal.

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Pamela

Dined 6 days ago

Another exceptional and good value meal from this fabulous restaurant. Excellent and attentive staff, which made the occasion perfect in every way.

Tartar Frigate

4.8

4.8 (1174)

£25 and under

Seafood

Broadstairs

About the restaurant

We are happy to welcome dogs into our bar area. The restaurant does not allow dogs except for service dogs. Please note, we only serve food in the Bar from 12-6 Monday to Saturdays (excluding Sundays when we exclusively serve food in our restaurant). Open Table Bookings are for the RESTAURANT ONLY.
On Sundays we exclusively serve our 4 Course Sunday Roast Menu and our set menu is available Monday-Thursday in our restaurant.

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.
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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Kay

Dined 3 days ago

Great restaurant one of our favourites in Broadstairs the food is amazing fresh and delicious the staff are efficient and friendly will definitely be back

Land + Sea

4.8

4.8 (67)

£26 to £40

British

Whitstable

About the restaurant

Land + Sea is a foodie’s heaven, offering great food using quality ingredients.

From brunch, to lunch, to the deli counter, you can try some of the freshest made food and deli delights with the option of taking some home.

On select nights the restaurant is open, offering some unique dishes for you to try in a sharing style or your classical multi course dinner.

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Wendy

Dined 4 days ago

from the warm welcome to eating beautiful, freshly cooked dishes, so tasty. the combinations, of ingredients were fabulous.

Bowleys at the Plough

4.8

4.8 (236)

£41 and over

British

West Malling

About the restaurant

The Plough isn't your average countryside pub. Sitting on a quiet lane in a quintessentially English village, The Plough was set to be sold off the developers when 120 members of the community came together to invest, and save, their local. After its purchase and renovation, the Yates family took over the kitchen and opened the pub's small, but proud, restaurant, Bowleys.

Head Chef Alex Yates is still very early on in his career but though only in his early twenties, he has already spent two years in the kitchens at The Goring Hotel in London, as well as having gained experience with Rick Stein and even once cooking for the Queen.

Bowleys menus have a traditional feel and adhere to classic, English fare with a fine dining twist. There are several options to choose between including a tasting menu, set lunch, a la carte, brunch and Sunday lunch. The tasting menu is the jewel in Bowleys crown and consists of five courses, with an optional sixth.

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DavidVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful food and great service a lovely little Gem of a restaurant

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Fish at 55

4.8

4.8 (1234)

£26 to £40

Fish

Rochester

About the restaurant

A modern and contemporary restaurant serving a diverse menu of fish, seafood, sushi and meat-based options too, as well and vegetarian and vegen options also.

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David

Dined on May 5, 2025

Another great meat at Fish at 55 with very friendly service

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