Chestfield Barn - (Near Kent, South East)

Tania Its a really lovely spot with excellent service and a great atmosphere. It’s not the only place on the seafront, but good ones are hard to find here, and this one definitely stands out. Prices are very reasonable. I truly recommend it. There’s a summer terrace, and inside it’s cosy and beautiful. The staff are top-notch.

Angela Bennett Today, for the fifth year running we had our usual Pre-Christmas lunch at the Tudor tearooms in Whitstable. We like to try and visit as often as we can because the food is always so good, the staff are so friendly and the atmosphere is calm and cosy. Today was the last day of the Christmas menu and, as ever, it was the closest to our own Christmas Day meal as we have ever had. There were four of us, at the last sitting (2pm) and all of us had the (turkey and all the trimmings main course. Three os had the prawn cocktail which is exactly what we have at home, very often as a first course to a Sunday roast and always on Christmas Day. Served with brown bread and butter it was generous helping. The turkey roadtbwasbscrumptiousvwith four veg and extra gravy was available sausagemeat stuffing together with a largebsdd as usage wrapped in bacon were tasty accompaniments. Two of us had Christmas pudding with delicious custard and well made pudding it was. Again, I don’t eat Christmas pudding anywhere else as we make our own Christmas puddings to an old traditional family recipe so other than the Tudor tearooms no other comes even close! One of our group had the cheesecake and especially loved the shards of stem ginger, whilst the other had the black forest dessert which she said was delicious. A small glass of mulled wine started the lovely meal admirably. Wonderful usual, looking forward to next year - our Christmas starts with this visit where we always take a group photo on the beach! I’m already looking forward to my next visit and midweek roast dinner!

Summer Brown I visited the Seaview Café in Whitstable and had a tuna mayo toastie with chips — absolutely delicious! The toastie was perfectly made, the chips were crisp and tasty, and everything was served piping hot. The staff were so welcoming and friendly, which made the visit even better. And of course, the name says it all — the view over the sea was truly impeccable. Highly recommend for great food, great people, and a beautiful setting!

Huda idriss We visited this family-run Italian restaurant for our anniversary and were absolutely blown away. The food was outstanding—beautifully presented, full of flavor, and made with such care. Every dish felt thoughtful and fresh, from the lobster ravioli to the vibrant scallops and delicious bruschettas. The staff were incredible—warm, attentive, and accommodating to our dietary needs. They even surprised us with thoughtful touches for our anniversary, which made the evening feel extra special. The whole experience was cozy, elegant, and full of heart. Highly recommend for a special night out or anyone who appreciates authentic Italian cuisine with exceptional service. Wow!

Abigail Bowens Got takeaway pizza and garlic bread to eat in 12 taps (a few doors down) and it was fantastic! The tango pizza with goats cheese and sun-dried tomatoes was delicious, with quick and super friendly service. Sad we don’t live here to come more often!

Charlie Jinks Stopped here on a Saturday and made a last minute reservation. The restaurant itself is really nice and right on the beachfront. The decor inside is very fitting and is aesthetically pleasing. We had the scallops and three cheese baked crab gratin for starters and shared the cod with some sides. All the food was delicious, definitely on the upper end of prices but it tasted like good quality. I would go back for sure next time