Rocksalt
Stylish new restaurant overlooking Folkestone Harbour, opened by Ramsay protégé Mark Sargeant. Modern decor and excellent food sourced locally - expect the fish to be still flapping on arrival to the kitchens. Book well in advance, pricey but delicious!
Summary: Fish, Seasonal Kent Food. Spoil Yourself.
Address: 4-5 Fishmarket, Folkestone. CT19 6AA
Bookings: 01303 212070
Palm Court, The Grand
Steeped in history, The Grand is one of the oldest and most traditional establishments in Folkestone. In the Palm Court restaurant you can have everything from cream tea to a three course meal. There’s also a live pianist on the weekends.
Summary: Edwardian Decor, A Grand Evening Out
Address: The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone. CT20 2XL
Bookings: 01303 222222
Keppels Bar, The Grand
With a roaring fire in the winter and a large beer garden for Folkestone’s long summers, Keppels Bar is definitely a great place for a traditional pub meal. Sunday lunch and smaller snacks are also available.
Summary: Traditional Food, Good Portions, Great Value
Address: The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone. CT20 2XL
Tel: 01303 222222
Summary: European Menu, Good, honest food.
Address: 2a Bouverie Road West, CT20 2RX
Bookings: 01303 259697
Chambers Restaurant
Popular haunt for the locals, this restaurant has built a reputation in steaks, burgers, chilli and fun. You can even take the Chilli Hall of Flame challenge and get your picture on the wall if you can handle the heat! There’s something for veggies too - just ask!
Summary: Fun, Chilli Burgers, Steak & Laughter
Address: Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place, CT20 2BB
Bookings: 01303 223333
Ghurka Palace
An unexpected jewel hidden in Folkestone’s Enbrook Valley area. Don’t be put off by the location - this restaurant’s reputation for authentic Nepalese food is well known amongst the locals. Excellent service and plenty for vegetarians. Try the Nepalese Beer.
Summary: Much better than an Indian, Great Service
Address: 97 Enbrook Valley, Folkestone. CT20 3NE
Bookings: 01303 257700
Papas Fish & Chips
Papas specialise in locally caught fish and have a closely guarded secret recipe for their batter. They have a good choice of all the usual Fish and Chips classics which are generously portioned and priced reasonably.
Summary: Great British Fish’n’Chips
Address: 110 Sandgate Road, Folkestone. CT20 2BW
Tel: 01303 242578
The Brickfield
Traditional “Beefeater Style” Family Pub and Restaurant run by the popular chain Table Table Simple to find - just off the M20 J13 as you arrive in Folkestone. Don’t forget to download their latest offers before you go.
Summary: British Food, Beefeater Style, Families
Address: Cherry Garden Lane, Folkestone CT19 4AP
Bookings: 01303 273620
The Sandgate Hotel Restaurant
Overlooking the English Channel, the restaurant has an ideal location, with service, food and decor to match. The menu also features a host of English favourites and a fresh fish menu on Fridays and Saturdays. Choose to eat in the restaurant or on the terrace with its views over the sea – the perfect place for a spot of alfresco dining. As you would expect from a restaurant recommended by The Gourmet Society, all the seafood is wonderfully fresh and meat is sourced locally.
Summary: Recommended by The Gourmet Society
Address: 8-9 Wellington Terrace, Sandgate. CT20 3DY
Bookings: 01303 220444
Paul’s Restaurant
Well established local restaurant run by a charming couple. The A La Carte menu is wide and varied and the wine list is well chosen and honestly priced. The Sunday Carvery is particularly popular. Book your table in advance to avoid disappointment.
The New Inn, Etchinghill
Closest pub restaurant to the Channel Tunnel. Cosy oak-beamed gastro-pub with a wide range from gormet, traditional pub grub to veggie, vegan and gluten free meals. Kids menu, beer garden and plenty of parking. Only two miles from the Eurotunnel.
Summary: Traditional pub grub and more! Close by.
Address: Canterbury Road, Etchinghill, CT18 8DE
Bookings: 01303 862026
