4 High Street, Whitstable, CT5 1BQ
Harden's survey result
Summary
It’s “not fayne dayning, but the odd bit of haute-ish cuisine sneaks in at this restaurant in the middle of Whitstable High Street”, and offering a “relaxed, seaside-y atmosphere”. From “fantastic (if rather large) breakfasts” featuring “real hash browns” and “sugar pit bacon loin” to the “good value set lunch menu” (“smoked cod‘s roe with rye crackers, followed by a classic samphire fish pie with miso hispi cabbage”), there’s “always something to tempt you on the changing menu” and it’s “always very busy” as a result.
Summary
This “always busy and buzzing brasserie on Whitstable High Street”, from Australian-trained chef Sam, has built an impressive reputation in these parts for its use of “local ingredients lovingly prepared” (and its “interesting combination of choices” too); “really nice staff” are an added joy.
Summary
“Utterly delicious cooking, including the freshest fish and seafood” and other “interesting dishes from locally sourced products”, plus a “friendly owner and staff” help ensure that this family-run indie is “always very busy”.
Summary
“An English bistro with interesting food, great staff and a good wine list”, on Whitstable’s main drag. A family-run independent founded in 2006, it has a “very tasty if limited menu” that makes “good use of fresh local produce”.
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Owner's description
Samphire is a Kentish Bistro firmly established within the Whitstable restaurant scene. Our style of food is simple with emphasis on great produce. We are proud to showcase the best seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms, allotments and producers in our regularly changing menus.
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £27.00 | £33.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £12.40 | £22.40 | £9.95 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £26.95 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.20 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £4.50 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Restaurant details
Samphire Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Interesting menu using locally sourced products. Friendly owner & staff. Always very busy. "
"A great little restaurant with a good value set lunch menu, smoked cod's roe with rye crackers , followed by a classic Samphire fish pie with miso hispi cabbage- with a glass of Chapel Down Bacchus. Excellent lunch and friendly serving staff. "
4 High Street, Whitstable, CT5 1BQ
Opening hours
| Monday | 9 am‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am‑9:30 pm |
