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To ask for restaurant recommendations in Whitstable?

36 replies

omikron · 27/09/2019 09:41

It's my Dad and step mum's wedding anniversary soon and would like to get them a nice meal in Whitstable.

Any good ideas?

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plunkplunkfizz · 27/09/2019 09:46

Samphire but ask for a corner table as they really pack you in.

honeylulu · 27/09/2019 09:50

The Sportsman in Seasalter (just outside Whitstable) is meant to be amazing. Not been though, think it's pricey.

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omikron · 27/09/2019 09:52

Do you know if the Whitstable Oyster co is any good?

Thanks for the recommendations

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BarkandCheese · 27/09/2019 09:52

Another vote for The Sportsman, we took my dad there for his 60th. It is a bit pricey but the food is excellent.

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omikron · 27/09/2019 09:54

We're thinking of paying around £100 and I've checked the Sportsman's menu and that looks doable, tell me if I'm way off!

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BertrandRussell · 27/09/2019 09:55

The Whitstable Oyster Co used to be brilliant but it’s resting on its laurels a bit now I think. Samphire is lovely- but gets very crowded. Sportsman you need to book ages in advance

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omikron · 27/09/2019 09:57

Were flexible with dates so they can book a convenient time. My Dad works in the US for a lot of the year so they may end up going some time in the new year!

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chemicalelephant · 27/09/2019 09:58

Seconding Samphire, lovely food and atmosphere.

ElizaDee · 27/09/2019 10:01

Does it have to be Whitstable? The corner House in Minster is amazing. There's one in Canterbury too but I haven't been to that one.

BertrandRussell · 27/09/2019 10:03

I’d book The Sportsman then. Take thick coats for a blowy beach walk after.

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omikron · 27/09/2019 10:04

They live around the corner from whits!

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andyoldlabour · 27/09/2019 10:08

Another shout for the Sportsman, and also Reads in Faversham.

reads.com/dining/

We used to prefer the Crab and Winkle to the Whitstable Oyster Co.

BertrandRussell · 27/09/2019 10:12

The East Quay used to do wonderful fish- don’t know if it still does. And there’s a nice place upstairs over the fish market. Can’t remember what it’s called

marfisa · 27/09/2019 10:15

We had a meal in Wheelers Oyster Bar this year and it was delicious.

Daffodil2018 · 27/09/2019 10:19

The Sportsman is wonderful. I had a birthday meal there while I was pregnant and they could not have been more accommodating. The food is out of this world and it's lovely and relaxed.

BlueCornsihPixie · 27/09/2019 10:22

Definitely the sportsman if it's within your price range. Miles better than anything else in the area, really good service as well and good atmosphere

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omikron · 27/09/2019 11:34

Has anyone been to the Fordwich Arms?

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BertrandRussell · 27/09/2019 11:44

“Has anyone been to the Fordwich Arms?“
I have. I practically had to go in disguise because I have local friends who are still up in arms about it. It was very good indeed - but I thought quite expensive.....

flamingjune123 · 27/09/2019 11:51

Salt marsh is a restaurant within a pub, I think it's the duke of Cumberland. It's only open a few sessions a week but is absolutely gorgeous.

Persea · 27/09/2019 11:55

I’d agree with The Sportsman. Probably a bit more than £100, but worth every penny and not ridiculously expensive for what is divine food and excellent service.

Lightsabre · 27/09/2019 12:11

Fordwich is more expensive than the Sportsman but food lovely in both places. I'd budget £150 for three if you're including wine.

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omikron · 27/09/2019 12:34

We've budgeted £125 for two people at Fordwich arms. What swung it was the fact they send posh vouchers out so I thought that would be a nice touch.

Thank you for all your help!!

@BertrandRussell what were they up in arms about?!

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omikron · 27/09/2019 12:34

Perhaps the Sportsman could be for one of their birthdays as i appreciate the love it's got from you lot!

Love MN

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Catsick36 · 27/09/2019 12:36

The lobster shack is fab

Sulla · 27/09/2019 12:39

Was very disappointed in the Sportsman. Very average food for very high prices. No one in my family would go there again.

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