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
This “lovely seafood restaurant” is a “good find in Margate”, with an “extensive and varied menu” that features fresh oysters and “delicious seafood platters” but also “includes local meat and vegetarian options”. “Staff couldn’t be friendlier” and “the whole experience is very enjoyable”.
Summary
“Perfect seaside dining experience” – a family-run seafood bistro on the beach. “It’s a great find in Margate with a really interesting menu with spanking fresh seafood, and really friendly service”.
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.
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Have you eaten at Buoy & Oyster?
44 High Street, Margate, CT9 1DS
Restaurant details
Buoy & Oyster Restaurant Diner Reviews
"We were in a hurry so we went to the takeaway (“Beach Buoy”) based on the reviews of the restaurant. That was an error. Fish and chips ended up costing nearly as much as at the restaurant but was stodgy and tasteless. Service was staggeringly slow. But maybe the restaurant is better. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.50 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £4.50 |
| Service | 12.50% |
44 High Street, Margate, CT9 1DS
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
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