We happened on the square fish cafe in Lenham and it was a pleasant surprise. We were greeted by…read morethe lovely and friendly staff who gave us a table reservation for that evening. They were very welcoming and unpretentious. The chef Fabian came out to greet us as well. The menu has a nice array of fish options but land lovers won't be left out either. The seafood salad is a wonder dish to start - bigger than we expected. Easily shareable between two people with the freshest seafood. Chef Fabian also explained where each type of fish in the salad was sourced. He knows his ingredients. For my main the stonebass was amazing. The skin was crispy and well seasoned. It almost seems wrong to praise the fondant potatoes given how lovely everything else on the plate was but I've never had potatoes this good in my life. The best part was chef Fabian came out and told me exactly how to make them. I can't wait to try! The lemon tarte was an amazing finish to the meal as was the wonderful conversation with the staff. So welcoming and warm and serving up amazing food. Do not miss this place! Also just across the street from two cozy pubs for a drink before or after your meal.

One of the best cafes in Kent, great food, great prices and a great mix of people in there, you…read morecould be sitting with builders, fireman, stoners, people with hangovers - all there to enjoy a good plate of fry up! Things to try - A breakfast A A milkshake (I prefer the strawberry, your taste may differ) A coffee (made with milk, careful! they are like napalm) And if you dont fancy a fry up (you must be mad not to) then the home made lasagne is a must!

You might call this place a transport cafe if it was on a busier road. It has that sort of look…read moreabout it, the tables at the front of the restaurant are by large glass windows looking out onto the car park. The food is good and reasonably priced. Breakfasts, roast dinners, all sorts of goodies.It gets pretty buy in here with the constant stream of satisfied return customers.This place is all about the turnover, you will be served quickly

What a place!! Excellent choice of beers and wines. Very good food (I had the rib eye, wonderful!)…read more Most impressive was the staff - as my Dad used to say 'there's always something to be done' and they embody that! Always cleaning, tidying, serving...... just keeping busy! And the place shows it. Worth the extra £ for a pint.

I was 5 years old when I used to go to the restaurant with my parents, they were friendly with the…read moreowners at that time. I now live in the US and am 60 years old but will visit the restaurant when I'm back in the UK. Great food , great service !

The service at this restaurant was exceptional, and the staff were friendly and attentive…read morethroughout. The food was fantastic, and the atmosphere welcoming. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great dining experience!

This review is a overall review as i've been here four times, The Curlew is just pure brilliance,…read moreevery single visit just blows me away and i find something else i love about this place, weather it's the beautifully cooked food, super friendly staff or the wonderful array of drinks on the menu, i just love every aspect of The Curlew and have no doubts that i will be back in the near future.

Yep, this place is great. We were wandering along the seafront looking for a place to have our…read morefirst plate of oysters and spotted this place with a few tables out front. Very casual. On the board, they advertise various kinds of oysters, fish and chips and half lobsters. They were out of the cheapest oysters so we got the local tressels, half dozen for £10. Still a good deal as they are much more in London. We also ordered a raspberry wheat beer. As we waited, we spotted the fish and chips which is ENORMOUS. Seriously, if you can, order that too. The half lobster looked pretty good too, and a great deal at £13.50. Our oysters were large, fresh and delicious, so good we came back later for another round. I was thrilled with the place. Definitely would come back for a visit.

A+ casual beachside dining. Sitting back in deck chairs in the sun with fabulous raw oysters, fish…read moreand chips and lobsters. Great experience and a very relaxed atmosphere. They also serve local beers here. I had the kentish ale which was very smooth.

My wife and I chose this place for our last dinner in London before heading back home to DFW. I had…read moreread about this restaurant in some top 10 lists for foodies visiting London and was dying to check it out. First, it's not in the busy part of London where you would expect a restaurant of this caliber to be but rather it is in a very blue-collar neighborhood on the south side of London. It is a VERY cozy place with only seven tables but that is how they keep the quality and experience so great. The decor is as if you are on an old fishing ship. Reservations are highly recommended but we got there right when they opened (7pm) and thankfully they let us have a table. After being seated the hostess showed us the days specials and they ranged from fantastic scallops to lobster with every choice as good as the last. My wife and I chose the Chef's Choice 8 course dinner. The dinner comprised of a delicious sardine sandwich followed by a fillet of night perch which was then followed by lobster that melted in your mouth. Then we had a pallet cleanser of a light peach sorbet with a shot of vodka poured over it. The meal resumed with a grilled piece of pork belly (I got the "meat" choice) while my wife had a grilled hallibut (she got the "fish" choice). The next course was a warmed cheese (I believe it was gruyere) in pastry accompanied by a small mixed green salad with aged balsamic. The dessert courses were a delicious crepe with creme bruille filling and the end course was a pear puree along with a chocolate pudding with a hint of mint. We loved this place even though the name sort of threw us off at first. When you hear "The Lobster Pot" I imagine a bunch of seniors getting off a day-tour bus to a casino at a truck stop or something but this experience was far from what I first imagined. I would highly recommend spending some of your tourist dollars here at this restaurant.

Don't arrive early or you'll be sorrier than a cracked crustacean's claw. Kitsch sticky menus…read moreneeded a bit of explanation and if the menus change regularly (no oysters , but I'd rather they'd be off the menu than off in my stomach) then perhaps daily printed menus would work. A delightfully decorative place complete with seagulls singing sea shanty classics on loop. Terrified but glorious goldfish adorning the cabin window walls, really every maritime detail had been thought of, even staff in cabin costumes, it was as cheesy as the lobster Thermidor. So fun. I loved being bibbed up too, I like knowing things are gonna get messy. The Meli, a melee of seafood; half lobster, sea bass, spicy grilled perch, razor clam (touch over done), squid kebab (could've been flavoured more) but all in a sea of buttery champagne and avruga sauce. No tide could hold me back from wanting to lick my plate or use this as a moisturiser, oh my golly so delicious. It came served with enough perfectly cooked veg that my mother would approve of too. Soft butter, less surprise from the proprietor at our arrival and this place would have had a perfect score. Overall our waitress was lovely and the food was really darn good.

After a day of exploring Dover Castle and walking through Biggin Street, we decided to dine at this…read more popular and recommended pub. A perfect place to rest and recount our adventures for the day. There were quite a few diners in, and the space seemed a lot larger once inside, with a bar and several rooms to accommodate small and large parties. We were seated near a party of 10! Service was friendly and leisurely, which we welcomed. Only one staff was taking and distributing orders and he advised of the delay in service. The food was delicious and had we more time in town, would likely have dined in again.

We just arrived from a cruise trip, while visiting Dover Castle we were looking for a great stop…read morefor lunch. This place is fantastic, easy walk from Dover Castle and just so happens to be Dovers oldest pub. The menu for lunch is small, feels like it's because they want to do things right. The fish and chips- highly recommend. However unless you are starving I recommend you split it with a friend. When we arrived we were immediately greeted, service was excellent. For families like us, they do have high chairs. They will take your order if you sit inside. There's also an outdoor garden however you need to come to the counter to order. Same with drinks. Each room has a lot of history. Take one look around and there's a lot going on. Apparently this location used to be a part of monastery and has evolved over the years now to a great pub. Each dish we enjoyed, the vegetarian linguine was fresh, chips were delicious and the fish was wonderful. If you're cruising in and need a place for a good meal not too far from the port or to Dover Castle- I recommend you swing on in. Highly casual so you can come as is or for special occasion.