Best Casual Restaurants in Westgate-On-Sea

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SeafoodFrenchBritishBarbecueTapas / Small PlatesTurkish

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BroadstairsCanterburyDealMargateRamsgateSandwich

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BroadstairsCanterburyDealMargateRamsgateSandwich

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

20 restaurants available nearby

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1. The St Mildreds Bay

4.6

Exceptional(676)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Westgate-On-Sea

Booked 9 times today

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2. The George & Heart

4.6

Exceptional(43)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Margate

Booked 7 times today

We serve a range of fresh produce from our kitchen, classic botanical cocktails, fine wines, and local craft beers at the bar. You can join us for a drink, grab a snack from our in-house menu, or dine with us in our lively restaurant.

3. Sète

4.5

Awesome(72)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Margate

Booked 7 times today

Sète (named after the coastal town in France) is a wine bar, shop, and kitchen. Our doors opened to the wine bar in October 2022 and the restaurant and garden in July 2023. The seasonal menu focuses on modern European cooking with a heavy French influence, highlighting the best produce Kent has to offer. Wine is certainly at the heart of what we love. With an ever evolving list that highlights old world classics, accessible natural wines, female winemakers and exciting next generation vintners. We also serve a seasonally changing list of wine on tap and host private tastings. Behind Sète is Natalia Ribbe who has worked across restaurants in Vienna, NYC and London, as well as the founder of the female collective; L.O.R. In the kitchen is Head Chef Billy Stock who joins us from The Rose Inn in Wickembraux, St. John, The Marksman and Rochelle at the ICA to name a few. Whether you’re a Cliftonville resident or a Margate day tripp

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4. Colina at The Fort Road Hotel

4.4

Awesome(68)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Margate

Booked 5 times today

Located directly across from the Turner Gallery, in the heart of Margate. Colina is a fish-forward restaurant, highlighting great local ingredients, with dishes inspired by the sun-kissed Mediterranean.With daily specials written on the blackboard and a range of smaller and larger seasonal plates, Colina has you covered for a light bite and a glass of wine, or a selection of plates to share.Join us for a drink in our beautiful basement bar for a pre (or post!) dinner drink from Wednesday to Sunday.

5. High Dive Margate

4.8

Exceptional(38)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Margate

Booked 3 times today

A luxurious spot designed and built by Vacuum Studio featuring a highly pigmented colour palette inspired by our global travels. Lighting is low, volume can get high and the intimate booth seating is a perfect facilitator for conversation. Our menu is comprised of snacks, appetisers, larger plates and deserts made entirely in-house* and their flavour profiles are amplified with chillis, herbs and citrus being heavily inspired by Los Angeles' multiculturalism.Our restaurant is compact and cosy with no extra space to accommodate prams and large dogs - if you do need to bring your dog to dinner please ensure they are comfortable in a busy restaurant atmosphere and are happy sitting on your lap or fit comfortably under your table. We welcome children in the restaurant however we do not have highchairs or a children’s menu. We have tailored the room to provide a fun, grown-up and safe space for all our guests and team. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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6. Twenty Seven Harbour Street

4.8

Exceptional(160)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Broadstairs

Booked 5 times today

Twenty Seven Harbour Street is an independent, family run British Restaurant situated in Broadstairs, Kent overlooking Viking Bay. We specialise in a small plate menu of local, seasonal, fresh Kentish produce. We are open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Roasts are served on Sundays (excluding July & August).

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7. Number Nine Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(107)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Country kitchen • Ramsgate

Booked 2 times today

Where great taste feels at home. Nestled next to the walled courtyard, in the heart of Kent’s Garden of England, our number nine restaurant hosts generous feasts filled with the best seasonal, local food.In England’s most beautiful corner, housed in a thoughtfully-converted old farm shed, this is the perfect place where everyone’s invited to relax and savour every moment.

8. The Bull's Head

4.5

Awesome(28)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Margate

Booked 5 times today

Independent Public House in the heart of Margate Old Town - serving home cooked food, classic British and seasonal using local suppliers.We serve brunch, lunch and dinner, and on Sundays we serve sunday roast with all the trimmings.

9. The Captain Digby

4.6

Exceptional(2178)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• English • Broadstairs

Booked 18 times today

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.

10. Bar Ingo

4.8

Exceptional(37)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Broadstairs

Booked 8 times today

Bar Ingo | We always welcome walk-ins.Restaurant | Small Plates | Great WinesWe are a chef led bar serving sharing & -small plates of deliciousness, incredible wines and Estrella Galicia on tap. The seasonal menu is inspired by San Sebastian and southern Europe using the best produce that Kent has to offer. Wine is a big part of what we do and with our small but ever changing list you can expect old world classics, Pet Nats, chilled reds and wines from the next generation vintners. Bar Ingo is the third project from the father and son duo, Tomas & Rio, together they have created a comfortable, cosy and casual restaurant with a mix of regular table seating as well as kitchen counter seats where you are close to the action. Swing by for a glass of wine or stay and enjoy the whole menu!We are located on the beautiful corner of 9 York Street and together with our amazing neighbours we are creating an amazing restaurant, cafe & retail destination here in Broadstairs.

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M
Millie
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent food and excellent service! Really enjoyed our time here, we both had the beef roast and it was perfectly cooked and delicious
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The George & HeartPrice: Moderate• British• Margate
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4.6
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Rachel
Oxford/Oxfordshire •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
An absolutely lovely restaurant. Super ambience, very French brasserie feel. All sharing plates if required and everything tasted exceptional, simple and extraordinary quality produce . First visit but will definitely recommend to everyone I know for sure.
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SètePrice: Expensive• French• Margate
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4.5
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Steve
Kent •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great food, service excellent Wait time between courses must be worked out beforehand because it was a perfect gap, not too long and not rushed. Valentine set menu was superb.
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The St Mildreds BayPrice: Moderate• British• Westgate-On-Sea
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4.6
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AtulVIP
London •27 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Excellent evening out. Very relaxed with a good spread of dishes which were very nice. Service was good. We really like this place for a really nice casual evening out.
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Colina at The Fort Road HotelPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Margate
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4.4
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Emma
Kent •1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 Feb 2025
Absolutely outstanding meal at High Dive for Margate Restaurant Week. The pineapple taquito and crab tostada were standout. Gorgeous interiors, great ambience and playlist.
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High Dive MargatePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Margate
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4.8

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