Best Restaurants in Margate

In total, there are 5 award winning restaurants in Margate, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Margate? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in Margate is Buoy and Oyster (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Simon Morriss serves up award winning Modern British, Seafood. Buoy and Oyster currently holds 2 AA Rosettes.

There are currently no restaurants holding a Michelin Star in Margate, however there is 1 restaurant holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 3 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There is currently a single listed AA Rosette restaurant in Margate which holds 2 AA Rosettes.

Margate, a seaside gem nestled on the coast of Kent in the South East of England, has always held a prominent place on the UK's culinary map. Its unique location, a breath away from the English Channel, played a key role in shaping its robust gastronomy culture. It won't be a stretch to say that Margate's food history is as rich as the warm and comforting smell of freshly baked pies wafting through its soft sea breeze. The town's relationship with the sea has been deep-rooted and this love for the waters reflects in its cuisine, with its seafood dishes drawing in food enthusiasts from far and wide. The restaurant scene of Margate started taking a lively shape somewhere around the Victorian era—since then it has bloomed into a gourmet's paradise. Real food connoisseurs will find themselves drawn to Margate for more than just the panoramic sea views. Classic fish and chip shops have thrived here for generations, its charm carried down from the Victorian heyday. How can we forget the pie and mash shops? These establishments have become the everyday fabric of Margate's food culture, with locals flocking in to enjoy their comforting, homely meals. Not to be missed are the town's stellar seafood eateries that give patrons a taste of the ocean like no other place does. As a restaurant critic, Margate's beautiful blend of traditional and contemporary food culture is a delight. The way the local, homegrown food scene brushes up against the modern, experimental establishments makes it a place of culinary discovery for both locals and tourists.