Diners' Choice: British restaurants in Kent

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Bowleys at the Plough

4.8

4.8 (186)

£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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Susan

Dined 4 days ago

Was a wonderful meal everything was to a very high standard. Nothing too much trouble, loved the homemade bread and tartlets the salted chocolate Lego bricks r to die for

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Experience

12 Course - British Isles Tasting Menu

Chef's Table

4.9

4.9 (59)

£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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Anna

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Fantastic service, incredible food, unique setting. Perfect

Quince Westgate

4.9

4.9 (215)

£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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Joanna

Dined 2 days ago

We booked the set lunch menu. Service & food were excellent, would be happy to return.

The Poet at Matfield

4.8

4.8 (3034)

£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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Liz

Dined 2 days ago

The service and food didn’t disappoint . The staff helped make our experience memorable. Having not visited for at least 3 years we do not intend to leave it as long before our next visit.

Marleys

4.7

4.7 (256)

£41 and over

British

Folkestone

About the restaurant

Marleys was opened in 2018 by young local couple, Mark & Charly. It's a culmination of fresh, seasonal and local ingredients - served by the friendliest team, and truly produced with love, thought and care.

We serve lunch, dinner and weekend breakfast in a relaxed and cosy atmosphere.

We focus on 'British Comfort Food', with a little extra attention to detail. Casual Dining at it's best - in your little neighbourhood cafe-restaurant.

We take dinner bookings in the evenings - with breakfast and lunch being walk-in only.

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Kelly

Dined 2 days ago

The whole experience was lovely and the food was yet again amazing.

The Angel Inn

4.6

4.6 (1156)

£25 and under

British

West Malling

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Angel Inn, we are a Traditional 14th Century Kentish village inn.

Friday is Fish and Chip day. Available to eat in or take away.

Mellow Mondays 5pm - 7pm serving Tapas only

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JohnVIP

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Always very good and now very festively decorated. Its our go to for dinner in a comfortable atmosphere with great food and superb service.

The Marquis of Granby

4.7

4.7 (138)

£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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Stephen

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent food served by friendly and respectful staff

The St Mildreds Bay

4.6

4.6 (656)

£25 and under

British

Westgate-On-Sea

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Ian

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Very pleasant environment with high quality service and generous well cooked food, presented with flair.

Seaview Restaurant at The Pegwell Bay Hotel

4.8

4.8 (302)

£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 occassions. 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.
Our menu is available in the bar and restaurant, the restaurant offering table service and the bar offers a non-reservable first come, first serve where you can enjoy a drink or dine with your dogs.
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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Stuart

Dined 7 days ago

Most excellent. The standard of service, food, ambience is superb. We are regulars and we thoroughly enjoy our visits. We are always made welcome.

The Boat House.

4.7

4.7 (1106)

£25 and under

British

Rochester

About the restaurant

The Boat House is Kent’s premier Restaurant, Wedding and Entertainment venue. Winning open table's Diners' Choice award both 2021 and 2022. Our aim is to provide the best in dining and entertainment experiences for all ages. We pride ourselves in making The Boat House a safe and friendly place. Situated in Strood, Kent beside the banks of the beautiful River Medway.

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Helen

Dined 5 days ago

Our first visit, had a gorgeous 2 course lunch, very reasonably priced. Table was lovely with view of river. All the staff were friendly, the service was great. The lunch was very tasty and a good portion. Would highly recommend this restaurant and we can't wait to go back.

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