Locally caught seafood, dubbed by many as the ‘home of the oysters’ – In a super location right on top of the beach. Always a popular choice and very busy in the warmer summer months.

Winner of the Restaurant Magazine’s National Restaurant Awards. The eight-time Michelin-starred Sportsman has a menu with plenty of high-quality dishes to choose from in their A La Carte menu.

A seaside restaurant based right on the harbour, serving fresh seafood from the adjacent harbour market. Bask in the sunshine on the outdoor terrace while you eat.

Another of the restaurants based on the harbour. The Lobster Shack gives you the option to dine inside or on the beach and serves an array of seafood and homemade goods.

If seafood isn’t for you this is one of the places to visit in Whitstable, Samphire has a broad menu with something for everyone.