Best Date Night Restaurants in Birchington

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Cuisine

ItalianSeafoodFrenchBritishTapas / Small PlatesMediterranean

Regions

BroadstairsCanterburyDealMargateRamsgateSandwich

Areas

BroadstairsCanterburyDealMargateRamsgateSandwich

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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BarCounterStandardOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

9 restaurants available nearby

1. Quince Westgate

4.9

Exceptional(246)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• British • Westgate-On-Sea

Booked 8 times today

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.

2. Sète

4.6

Exceptional(78)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• French • Margate

Booked 6 times today

Sète (named after the coastal town in France) is a wine bar, shop, and kitchen. Our doors opened to the wine bar in October 2022 and the restaurant and garden in July 2023. The seasonal menu focuses on modern European cooking with a heavy French influence, highlighting the best produce Kent has to offer. Wine is certainly at the heart of what we love. With an ever evolving list that highlights old world classics, accessible natural wines, female winemakers and exciting next generation vintners. We also serve a seasonally changing list of wine on tap and host private tastings. Behind Sète is Natalia Ribbe who has worked across restaurants in Vienna, NYC and London, as well as the founder of the female collective; L.O.R. In the kitchen is Head Chef Billy Stock who joins us from The Rose Inn in Wickembraux, St. John, The Marksman and Rochelle at the ICA to name a few. Whether you’re a Cliftonville resident or a Margate day tripp

A photo of Colina at The Fort Road Hotel restaurant

3. Colina at The Fort Road Hotel

4.4

Awesome(68)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Margate

Booked 1 time today

Located directly across from the Turner Gallery, in the heart of Margate. Colina is a fish-forward restaurant, highlighting great local ingredients, with dishes inspired by the sun-kissed Mediterranean.With daily specials written on the blackboard and a range of smaller and larger seasonal plates, Colina has you covered for a light bite and a glass of wine, or a selection of plates to share.Join us for a drink in our beautiful basement bar for a pre (or post!) dinner drink from Wednesday to Sunday.

A photo of The Fordwich Arms Restaurant restaurant

4. The Fordwich Arms Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(86)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Canterbury

Booked 10 times today

The Michelin Starred, Fordwich Arms, located in the smallest town in England, dates as far back as 1828. Draped in ivory and wisteria in the most picturesque location over looking the Great River Stour, the perfect setting for an idyllic summers lunch. Boasting open fireplaces for the colder winter months, creating a cosy and welcoming ambiance. Daniel and Natasha Smith took over The Fordwich Arms in 2017 and were awarded a Michelin Star within the first year, as well as being in the top 100 gastro pubs in the UK, multiple culinary awards, notable wine awards and various other accredits, a testament to their hair work and talent. The seasonal menus focus on provenance, showcasing the best of local Kentish ingredients, sourced directly from local farms and producers. Dan's cooking is accomplished yet approachable, served in a relaxed pub environment with a choice of a la carte or tasting menus.

5. Updown

4.6

Exceptional(157)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Sandwich

Booked 14 times today

Our magical conservatory restaurant is set amid Updown’s rambling grounds. Dine under the grape vines surrounded by beautiful 17th century brick and watch the chefs in the open kitchen tending to the wood fired grill and original farm house bread oven. The restaurant has been completely transformed by owners Ruth and Oli to be heated and fully enclosed and is open year round.Menus will be small, hyper seasonal and use the best of local and European produce and change on regular basis to reflect what’s best. Everything is cooked over wood in the open kitchen. There is a short list of exciting wines of limited availability, local beers and seasonal cocktails.On Wednesday nights in place of our à la carte we cook a Steak Night menu , priced at £30 per person for 3 courses. On Sunday nights the restaurant is closed but we serve a light supper for hotel guests in the Farmhouse.

6. Tartar Frigate

4.8

Exceptional(1153)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Broadstairs

Booked 6 times today

We are happy to welcome dogs into our bar area. The restaurant does not allow dogs except for service dogs. Please make us aware of any dogs you have with you upon booking. Please note, we only serve food in the Bar from 12-6 Monday to Saturdays (excluding Sundays when we exclusively serve food in our restaurant). On Sundays we exclusively serve our 4 Course Sunday Roast Menu and our set menu is available Monday-Thursday in our restaurant.The Tartar Frigate is one of the only 18th century flint restaurants in Kent. Widely renowned as one of the best seafood restaurants in Kent, the harbor restaurant boasts stunning panoramic views over Viking Bay. You can take advantage of the extensive menu, which also includes mouth-watering traditional dishes from around the world. Entertainment: Live Music Wed, Fri and Sundays in the Bar.Please note - We have no baby changing facilities and no disabled toilets and no disabled access to the top floor restaurant due to the age of building.

A photo of The Dining Rooms at Albion House restaurant

7. The Dining Rooms at Albion House

4.2

Awesome(476)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• British • Ramsgate

Booked 6 times today

Join Us for a Casual Bite, Cocktails, Brunch or Dinner.The Dining Rooms located in Albion House, right beside the sea in Ramsgate. The restaurant is composed of elegant Georgian rooms overlooking Ramsgate’s Royal Harbour and the impressive Mayors' Chamber which has a great, relaxed atmosphere.Our food philosophy is to buy the best you can find and prepare dishes in a simple and uncomplicated way. Our menus change regularly and reflect the ingredients which our suppliers feel are the best on offer on the day you visit us.

A photo of Seaview Restaurant at The Pegwell Bay Hotel restaurant

8. Seaview Restaurant at The Pegwell Bay Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(314)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• British • Ramsgate

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 20:00hrsWe look forward to welcoming you at our restaurant!

A photo of Ham Sandwich Tap Room & Countryside Dining restaurant

9. Ham Sandwich Tap Room & Countryside Dining

4.9

Exceptional(13)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Deal

Ham Sandwich Tap Room takes pride of place in charming 17th century surroundings at rural retreat, The Blazing Donkey. Located just off the A258 between Deal & Sandwich, our dining room is a 4th year recipient of the coveted AA rosette award for culinary excellence. Our tap room is a unique collaboration with Eastry artisan brewer Time & Tide, whose award winning beers are carefully curated and complement a wonderful range of wines. Unfussy, clean & simple dishes prepared entirely from fresh local produce (cooked exceptionally well) is what you may expect. Our kitchen team source virtually all their ingredients locally, including seafood from Jenkins and Sons of Deal. Our vibe is relaxed; whether fireside dining in the Winter or alfresco terrace dining in the Summer, you are welcome the entire year round.

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Michele
Kent •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delicious meal tonight! Food, setting , ambience all fabulous, such a gem of a restaurant! The vol-u-vent needs its own mention, so tasty!!
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SètePrice: Expensive• French• Margate
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4.6
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AMAR
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Never disappoint - date night, and she was impressed
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Firepit Restaurant at The CavePrice: Very Expensive• Pan-Asian• Canterbury
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4.6
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Nina
Kent •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Amazing food and drinks, highly recommend!
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The Korean Cowgirl at Canterbury Riverside with Cheeky RamenPrice: Expensive• Barbecue• Canterbury
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4.6
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Ricardo
Kent •1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
Great food, great experience. My girlfriend enjoyed her birthday!
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The Korean Cowgirl at Cave HotelPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Canterbury
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4.4
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AtulVIP
London •27 reviews
4.0
Dined on 10 Feb 2025
Excellent evening out. Very relaxed with a good spread of dishes which were very nice. Service was good. We really like this place for a really nice casual evening out.
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Colina at The Fort Road HotelPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Margate
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4.4