Harden's says
A family-run restaurant and cocktail bar overlooking the beach, with lovely sea views; chef Simon Morriss specialises in fish and seafood, much of it caught the same day, and traditional roasts on Sunday (with a vegan option).
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Excellent and quite adventurous seafood” (including, on one visit, “sea urchins that the chef had picked up from the market that morning ‘just to try’”) ensure the continuing success of this family-run bistro, buoyed by “young and enthusiastic staff”. “If you’re lucky enough to get a seat in the window, you can expect glorious views over Margate sands and the harbour arm”.
Summary
“Lifting the area of Margate!” – this family-run bistro boasts large windows with sweeping views over the sands and an outside terrace for sunny days. All reports are of “fantastic” food from the menu which majors in fish and seafood.
Summary
“Lifting the area of Margate!” – this family-run bistro boasts large windows with sweeping views over the sands and an outside terrace for sunny days. All reports are of “fantastic” food from the menu which majors in fish and seafood.
Summary
“A lovely new addition to Margate”, “this light and airy bistro tucked off the High Street has wonderful views out over the Sands and out to sea (and a great balcony terrace for fine-weather dining)”. It’s family-run by the “passionate owners”, who use “high-quality ingredients” – “go for the deceptively simple-sounding fish dishes”.
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Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £18.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.95 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Service | 12.50% |
44 High Street, Margate, CT9 1DS
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
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