Age & Sons – a stylish basement bar, ground floor cafe and upstairs fine dining restaurant in the town centre, with rave reviews from both local and national press. Great choice for a special meal. Advisable to book ahead. 01843 851515 or www.ageandsons.co.uk
Eddie Gilberts – on King Street, a few minutes walk from the harbour. Superb fresh fish and more great reviews. Ring in advance to avoid disappointment. 01843 852123 or www.eddiegilberts.com
Thai Orchid – past the harbour and up the steps to Westcliff Arcade, look out for the green neon lights. This is a great little restaurant and really good value for money. Worth booking to avoid disappointment in the busy months. 01843 585505 or www.thaiorchidramsgate.co.uk.
Alexandra Ristorante – a great family run Italian restaurant along Harbour Parade, everything is freshly prepared and you shouldn’t need to book. Recently featured on channel 5's Restaurant Rescue programme! 01843 590595 or www.alexandraristorante.co.uk
Belgium Bar & Cafe – at the end of Harbour Parade, a truly unique place for a drink, snack or dinner. There is outside seating, occasional live music and usually some interesting local art on display. www.belgiumcafe.co.uk
La Magnolia, another good Italian on Westcliff Arcade, just past Thai Orchid. 01843 580477.
Also on Westcliff Arcade is a long established Indian restaurant and a quaint little French restaurant called Bon Appetit which our guests have had positive feedback about.
The Sovereign – a large ‘Wetherspoon’ style pub in Harbour Street with good value food, wine and Costa coffee.