Jane’s guidebook on Eating in and around Whitstable
Food scene
Love this restaurant, its not cheap but the ambience is fantastic and the staff lovely. Be aware that its fish only. In the summer there is an outside area which is literally on the beach, the tables here are on a first come first served basis. I would recommend booking this in advance of your stay as Whitstable is always busy and restaurants are the same.
80 locals recommend
Whitstable Oyster Company
Horsebridge RoadLove this restaurant, its not cheap but the ambience is fantastic and the staff lovely. Be aware that its fish only. In the summer there is an outside area which is literally on the beach, the tables here are on a first come first served basis. I would recommend booking this in advance of your stay as Whitstable is always busy and restaurants are the same.
This is an amazing family run restaurant. The food here in my opinion is the best in Whitstable. It is small so you will need to book well in advance, well worth the effort of doing so.
62 locals recommend
Harbour Street Tapas
48 Harbour StThis is an amazing family run restaurant. The food here in my opinion is the best in Whitstable. It is small so you will need to book well in advance, well worth the effort of doing so.
JoJos is a great restaurant with fab sharing platters, at the end of Tankerton which can be reached by walking 1.5 miles along the beach. A great way of working up and appetite or walking off the calories! Again you will need to book in advance.
83 locals recommend
Jojos
2 Herne Bay RdJoJos is a great restaurant with fab sharing platters, at the end of Tankerton which can be reached by walking 1.5 miles along the beach. A great way of working up and appetite or walking off the calories! Again you will need to book in advance.
Samphire is a lovely restaurant on the high street, serving lots of local produce in nice surroundings. Good online booking system.
96 locals recommend
Samphire
4 High StSamphire is a lovely restaurant on the high street, serving lots of local produce in nice surroundings. Good online booking system.
Lovely small gastro pub with nice garden. Only a 5 minute drive from Whitstable but you feel like you’re in the heart of the countryside. Great for a Sunday roast.
9 locals recommend
The Dove
Plumpudding LaneLovely small gastro pub with nice garden. Only a 5 minute drive from Whitstable but you feel like you’re in the heart of the countryside. Great for a Sunday roast.
Great gastro pub in the heart of Faversham. Lovely food served in a relaxed atmosphere. Maybe combine a visit here with a tour of the Shepherd Neame brewery.
7 locals recommend
The Phoenix Tavern
98-99 Abbey StGreat gastro pub in the heart of Faversham. Lovely food served in a relaxed atmosphere. Maybe combine a visit here with a tour of the Shepherd Neame brewery.
This a lovely friendly pub with board games and great pub food at reasonable prices. There is a cosy dining area at the back of the pub up the stairs. I would recommend booking this area in advance.
Royal Naval Reserve
28-30 High StThis a lovely friendly pub with board games and great pub food at reasonable prices. There is a cosy dining area at the back of the pub up the stairs. I would recommend booking this area in advance.
The Bubble is small with great views from every seat. The lunch menu is quite Middle Eastern with a selection of lovely small plates. We sometimes order from here and eat on the beach. The place is also very good for breakfast/brunch.
8 locals recommend
The Bubble Cafe
Beach WalkThe Bubble is small with great views from every seat. The lunch menu is quite Middle Eastern with a selection of lovely small plates. We sometimes order from here and eat on the beach. The place is also very good for breakfast/brunch.