The Captain Digby

4.6

2153 Reviews

£25 and under

English

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

The Captain Digby, a family friendly restaurant and bar which caters for all ages & occasions, with sea views overlooking Kingsgate Bay. We serve generously portioned fresh, home cooked food from our bar, restaurant & children's menu. Food is served from 12 noon each day, all day until late check our operating hours before arrival.
Choose from our family dining area, close to our indoor play area or our cliff top restaurant with sea views.
Alfresco dining is available with 40 benches overlooking the bay but these are non-reservable and work on a first come first served basis. Please note we can not guarantee window tables. We do not allow dogs inside our venue but they are welcome in our outside dining areas. Being so close to the shoreline we tend to have issues regarding internet connections and advise all customers also bring cash as an alternative payment.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
English, Beer Garden, Dessert
Hours of Operation
Mon 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
01843 867764
Website
http://www.captaindigby.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Robert Bridger & Peter Holland

Location
Kingsgate, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 3QH
Area
Broadstairs
Cross Street
Joss gap road
Parking details
We have a private large car park right outside our venue. Charges apply (£10 for the whole day) in summer months to non-patrons using the beach all day.
Public transit
19th Hole bus stop
Entertainment
Indoor & Outdoor Childrens Playareas available free of Charge.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 2,153 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Kent
Child-friendly
Kent
Great for scenic views

Review summary

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The Captain Digby is a delightful seaside restaurant that consistently delivers "excellent food and service." With its stunning cliff-top location, families appreciate the "safe and fun" play area for kids. While service can occasionally be slow during busy times, the friendly staff and generous portions make it a "hidden treasure" well worth visiting.

2,153 Reviews

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Brian
Kent
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was average at best. Service great and staff kind and friendly but food was overcooked if not burnt. Great for the kids but really the food needs so much work this isn’t even pub grub or greasy cafe food it’s just rubbish and tasteless.
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Julia
Northampton
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Apart from the restaurant being exceptionally busy it was a good experience. We did have to wait a while for our dinner to be served but it was because there was a large party for a 30th birthday on. We were given complimentary puddings as a gesture of goodwill because of the wait which was well received. Thank you. 🙏
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geoff
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice easy relaxed Sunday lunch. Would definitely recommend
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Patricia
London
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always outstanding service and food. Never ever not had a great time. Friendly staff and excellent food.
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Jo
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’m a regular and I love everything about the Captain Digby, the staff are professional, attentive, helpful and generally very nice. Food is excellent, varied, tasty, great value for money and really generous portions. Always a 10 out of 10 💙💙💙
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Maria
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, really attentive staff and our children loved the play area , it was a great time for all of us
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Steve
Kent
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal as always...its our go to for a good Sunday roast! Never leave there hungry!
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Denise
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service , excellent food The staff are lovely always professional attentive and helpful
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lauren
Kent
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
My friend sat on a very wobbly chair, which we replaced-hope it was removed from use. Food was quite nice with good sized portions. The staff were attentive, but at times it felt a bit intrusive-having a conversation and the waitress loudly pops up to ask us questions, interrupting us on a few occasions. I do not like being asked if everything is OK when we haven't had a chance to try the food
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Denise
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always lovely food & lots of it! Service great, nice people looking after you.
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The Captain Digby is rated 4.6 stars by 2153 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Kingsgate, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 3QH

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Joss gap road
Area
Broadstairs
Hours of Operation
Mon 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
English, Beer Garden, Dessert
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have a private large car park right outside our venue. Charges apply (£10 for the whole day) in summer months to non-patrons using the beach all day.
Public transit
19th Hole bus stop
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Robert Bridger & Peter Holland
Entertainment
Indoor & Outdoor Childrens Playareas available free of Charge.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.captaindigby.co.uk/
Phone number
01843 867764

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