Diners' Choice: British restaurants in Kent

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Land + Sea

4.8

4.8 (66)

£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.

Top review

Graham

Dined 2 days ago

The food and service was excellent. The food was completely different to anything we’ve had before. The only criticism is the price of the wines. We had the cote de Provence rose which was really lovely but cost £37. If it had been less then £30 we would have had another bottle

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 2 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.

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 (259)

£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 2 days ago

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

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 2 days ago

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

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The Marquis of Granby

4.7

4.7 (183)

£26 to £40

British

Dover

About the restaurant

Situated in the beautiful village of Alkham in East Kent, this award winning pub, the Marquis of Granby is a true country retreat. With 10 beautifully unique bedrooms, the freshest and locally sourced produce and a team of talented and ambitious staff, the Marquis of Granby offers fantastic gastro food with a twist..

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Yann

Dined 5 days ago

Very impressed overall, food quality was very good with plenty of choice. Parking was easy. Entry into the restaurant itself can be confusing without clear signage (unless we missed it). One of our party is on a Keto diet for medical reasons, which can be a challenge in most places but our waiter was very knowledgeable and the chef very accommodating. Only downside was an extremely loud person sat at the next table for the duration of our meal. Beyond the control of the restaurant of course. Fully recommended overall.

Seaview Restaurant at The Pegwell Bay Hotel

4.8

4.8 (330)

£25 and under

British

Ramsgate

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Seaview Bar & Restaurant, a family friendly restaurant and bar which caters for all ages and occasions, unfortunately we do not allows dogs in our restaurant but our bar and bar terrace offer the same menu where we welcome doggies. Our stunning restaurant overlooks Pegwell Bay and includes alfresco dining on our sundeck terrace. We offer all day dining from an extensive menu of meat choices, fish dishes, sharing platters and delicious homemade desserts. All food is home cooked and has substantial portion sizes. We cater for all dietary requirement.
Our stunning Sunday roast is served from 12pm till 4pm.
Please note that we cannot guarantee a window table.
We have ample free car parking, located in our ajoining hotel.
Our opening hours: Mon-Sat 12:00hrs to 21:00hrs/Sun 12:00hrs to 20:00hrs
We look forward to welcoming you at our restaurant!

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Keran

Dined 6 days ago

Fab service, couldn't do enough for us. Lovely food.

The Poet at Matfield

4.8

4.8 (3107)

£26 to £40

British

Tunbridge Wells

About the restaurant

The Poet offers an informal yet refined dining experience in the heart of the Kent countryside. Set in a charismatic 16th century building, diners can expect food of the highest standards, made using the finest local and seasonal produce and lovingly prepared by a small team of chefs led by Head Chef & Director Lee Adams.

In addition to the food, we offer a selection of fine wines, quirky cocktails, and have a collection of over 25 craft gins available.

World War I poet Siegfried Sassoon lived in Matfield and is the inspiration behind our name. Sassoon was awarded the Military Cross for "conspicuous gallantry" and later won acclaim for his writing. We're pretty sure he would have loved our food too!

A warm welcome awaits diners from General Manager and Director Tom Haacke and his team. We look forward to seeing you!

Please be aware we do not cater for the vegan diet.

Late cancellations - £20 per person.

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LizaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Great Sunday lunch - Great cocktails - lovely friendly staff - as always !

The Toll Bridge Restaurant & Bar

4.5

4.5 (167)

£26 to £40

British

Sandwich

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Gemma

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Lovely roast. Brisket was so Smokey and tender and amazing. Service quite slow

Jetty Broadstairs

4.7

4.7 (455)

£25 and under

British

Broadstairs

About the restaurant

Jetty Broadstairs offers stunning sea views over Broadstairs and Viking Bay with locally sourced fresh food and drink, in a relaxed, fun, family atmosphere

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Dawn

Dined 3 days ago

The Jetty never disappoints. Amazing food, nice ambience and lovely, friendly staff.

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