RestaurantsKentRamsgateCT11

Harden's says

Sibling to the popular Empire Room at the Royal Harbour Hotel (the team of hotelier James Thomas and chef Craig Mather), this all-day, informal space (with harbour views) pays homage to the Dunkirk evacuation, and has even been decorated in the colours of the Dunkirk Veterans' Association. Thanks to the new Harrison charcoal-fuelled free-standing oven, roasted local fish and meats are the order of the day.

survey result

Summary

£65
  £££
4
Very Good
3
Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

In a “great” harbourside setting, chef Craig Mather’s collaboration with hotelier James Thomas namechecks the heroic homespun flotilla of the Dunkirk evacuation, also echoed in the decor. The food, mostly sourced within 30 miles of the restaurant, is reliably “solid”, not least the “lovely fresh catch of the day with interesting saucing”.

Summary

£57
   ££
4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Chef Craig Mather revels in the abundance of local, seasonal produce” and “the locally built Harrison charcoal-fuelled oven works its magic on meats, veg and fish” at this “great addition to the harbour front” (est. June 2018 together with hotelier James Thomas, also of Ramsgate’s Empire Room). The name – and décor – nod to the flotilla of private boats that evacuated troops from Dunkirk.

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Restaurant details

Highchair,Menu
Yes
No dress code
80

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£9.50 £23.20 £4.40 £9.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £23.50
Filter Coffee £3.85
Extras  
Service 10.00%
54-56 Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, CT11 8LN
Opening hours
Monday7 am‑9:30 pm
Tuesday7 am‑9:30 pm
Wednesday7 am‑9:30 pm
Thursday7 am‑9:30 pm
Friday7 am‑9:30 pm
Saturday7 am‑9:30 pm
Sunday7 am‑9:30 pm

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