JoJo's in Canterbury

Have been here a couple of times but not in recent years. Service was friendly and attentive however I was shocked at the prices. I know the cost of eating up has gone out in recent years thanks to Brexit and cost of living crisis, but the platter we ordered was £75…and was definitely not enough for 4-6 people as advertised. We were two adults and three kids, but without the sides that we ordered we would have been munching on the actual board… The tiny bowls of food on the platter meant each person had one small spoonful of each thing - that’s not an adequate lunch for 4-6 people. Also there was a discrepancy on the bill where they overcharged us £5 for the kids’ desserts. When I pointed it out they were quick to refund me, but it shouldn’t have happened in the first place (always check your bill!). All in all it was £150 plus tip for a family of five for not very much food at all (and only one of us purchased a drink, the rest of us having tap water). Ridiculously expensive for what you get. Food was nice enough as was the service but won’t come again.

Good food but it was unfortunate that the sauce that accompanied every dish was the same. This had been a variety when previously visited. There was a restricted menu to previous visits as well.

Mouthwatering food, excellent service and a fantastic venue. Best meal that I’ve had in ages. Can’t wait to come back when I next visit the area 😊

I visited JoJo's with my friend who had been before and said how good it was. Well she was right, the food was simple, well thought out and put together and absolutely scrumptious. A lot of attention is paid to dietary needs and I had THE most delicious home made gluten free bread ever - two lots in fact. The atmosphere was warm and very friendly, the environment homely but vibrant. I can't recommend JoJo's enough if you like tapas type food, in a place where you can just relax and enjoy. I can't wait to go back to Whitstable and would go just so that I can have more of JoJo's! As you may guess I LOVED it!

Had not managed to get a table over the summer , but went last night and were not disappointed. We had langoustine and the plaice amongst other dishes and it could not have been better. There’s a reason to keep coming back to JoJos after many years and last night was it!

Great sharing platter. Came here for lunch and had the sharing platter for 2-3 people. We ate all of it but plenty of lovely food and good sized portion.

Fresh seafood, small plates so have a few. I had grilled sardines, calamari, patatas bravas and Greek salad with Rosé. The taste of the herbs and sauces were amazing. All organic or fresh seafood. Very friendly helpful and relaxed atmosphere

Found JoJos online while looking for a charcuterie board near Whitstable. Got here as soon as it opened, were welcomed by a friendly member of staff and offered a table outside in the sun. Small amount of seating outside, but inside is very large and interior looked good. We ordered the meat board and cheese board. Menu states should each feed 2 -3 people. We are not massive eaters, but I have to stay the portion sizes are not generous especially when you take into account what they charge for it. We asked if the meat board came with bread and were told it was. Sadly it came with what I expect was yesterdays bread, very thinly sliced and toasted, not what you want with a charcuterie. All in all the food was pleasant, but was let down with the bread and felt it was very overpriced.

Had a wedding reception, followed by the evening function, in this restaurant. Jojo himself was a superb host, staff were a credit to him. Food, from canapés thru to the wedding breakfast, plentiful and tasty. Made a super experience for a lovely occasion. Thanks guys

Our son and daughter-in-law hired JoJos for their wedding reception for about 70 people on 6th April 2024 and it was brilliant! The food was delicious and plentiful, and we loved all the different meze dishes that kept being brought out. Jo Jo, Nic and all their staff were very friendly, kind and helpful, and we had a fantastic day, and evening! We'd definitely go back again to enjoy their food, service and wonderful views!

What an amazing restaurant! A must visit when in Whitstable. The staff are welcoming and friendly (Hanna served us, who was absolutely delightful and gave great advice on both food and drinks.) The Meze selection we had was truly scrumptious, freshly prepared and presented beautifully. Whilst we had our leisurely girlie lunch, we were checked on regularly, not hurriedly and made to feel very welcome. Cannot recommend highly enough! What a gem of a place! Thank you for an exceptional lunch.

Well what can I say we havs been wanting to visit here for ages ,we Don't live in the area but was staying in local hotel !managed fo get a table for the Saturday night !we were booked for 6.45 and that was already busy !a lovely lady came over and explained hownot works ans how we should order the dishes!!which was very helpful !she said it comes out in no particular order and if we feel we Don't have enough we can order extra at any time !! We ordered humous and flatbread ,mutton koftas ,serrano ham croquettes all absolutely delicious with so many fresh flavours !we also had a lovely bottle of red and a beautiful pudding !! Service was freindly and not rushed and the restaurant itself is lovely! Would highly recommend and we will be back

This is a review of a meal that we had on Saturday 9th March, a table for 6 eating at 8:15pm. We arrived at around 7:30 and met at your bar, which is a lovely area to meet and chat. The barman asked us for our drinks orders and cheerfully served them to us with a "ere you go mate!"... The same gentleman told us that our table was ready, and this was pointed out to us, "it is over there", we sat down and waited. After a while I went to the bar and ordered some more drinks for the table, as nobody had been to speak to us. At about 8:45pm, I again went to the bar and asked for some menus and some water to be brought to the table, as we had still been completely ignored. The menus were finally brought out and we were then asked shortly afterwards what we wanted, which felt rushed. We made our choices and questioned the server if that would likely be enough for our table and was informed that should be enough but if we need more, we could easily order more. The half-mixed meat board was ordered and came out immediately and the 3 additional sides came out some time later. This was not nearly enough for our table, and so we ordered again, half mixed meze this time and some other sides, which was sufficient. Whilst the food was enjoyable (albeit disjointed), the service was poor. At one point one of our table dropped a knife to the floor, I asked a passing server for some help and was told, “one moment”, unfortunately that moment never came and she never came back. We asked another server, and a knife was provided. At the end of the meal, we were asked how everything was and we informed them that it wasn’t great, and we were unimpressed, the response was, “we were very busy at the time, it has been a busy lunch and evening, and everyone is tired!”. All in all, as a disappointed local resident I will not be returning to your restaurant and will dine elsewhere.

I’ve been wanting to try here for a while and finally went for lunch with friends on a Saturday lunchtime - it was delightful, super relaxed, lovely setting, delicious food and friendly staff, couldn’t ask for more! We will be back and I would highly recommend!

Been wanting to try Jo Jos for ages and finally popped in today , they now take reservations. It was superb, friendly and loads of veggie options. The team were lovely and welcoming and we had a lovely table overlooking the sea . Best lunch I’ve had this year. Feta and chorizo , cabbage with walnuts , lovely homous, bread etc etc one of our new favourites

My wife and i have spoken about eating in Jo Jo's many times and have tried to book but it has always been busy. We gave ourselves plenty of time for our visit booking early and wow we was not disappointed. The the building is a little disorientating as it is much bigger inside that we had previously thought. The staff are very friendly and service was well on point and the food was amazing, we could have sat all night eating but were truly stuffed. One of my pet Peeves at restaurants is if i order cheese it is generally served to cold, well not on this occasion, the cheese was beautifully selected and was at room temperature which was perfection, well done Jo Jo's. we will defiantly be returning.

Initial impressions were great, with very friendly staff who seemed genuinely interested in conversation. The food came out as and when it was ready in the kitchen, with every dish excelling the previous, leaving us excited at the table waiting for the next item to arrive. Thoroughly recommend

What a find! We have recently moved to the area and had only heard good things about this place so were keen to try for ourselves to see if the reviews lived up to reality. Wow!!! Food and service were absolutely amazing! We will be back.

An absolute gem! After being left very disappointed with another restaurant we had booked for dinner we rang jojos to see if we could get a last min table for my partners birthday dinner with our friends. We were delighted that they could accommodate us and we headed over. The atmosphere was fantastic when we walked in. Very clean and fresh and inviting. The staff were very friendly and we ordered cocktails at the bar which were really fantastic hand crafted cocktails. We ordered a feast of food and what a delight it all was. Perfectly cooked tender steak, gorgeous venison, fish goujons that melted in your mouth. Just incredible food and outstanding service. We will definitely be returning soon! What a treat.

Best dinner we had out in Whitstable. The rice balls, lamb koftas, and patatas bravas in particular were incredible. Would recommend to anyone in the area.

We were recommended Jo Jo’s by friends and it didn’t disappoint. An extensive menu and all the food we chose was superb. The service was excellent and a lovely ambience. We will definitely be back. Thank you.

Excellent as always. We have eaten many times at Jojos when we were first introduced by friends and we keep coming back. Every time is excellent, the food, staff and the restaurant itself are as good as it gets. We introduced my father who has visited us a few times since we moved to Whitstable 2.5 years ago and Jojo's is now his favourite restaurant (at 86 years old he has a lot of knowledge and experience of fine dining!) Thank you for your superb service and food. We've got some more friends down soon and will be coming back to see you. For us the best restaurant in Whitstable.

We have been trying to get to this restaurant for a long time and lucky for us, we managed to get a table. The food, service, ambience and vibe was excellent. We enjoyed Plaice, Mackerel, Kofte and a refreshing salad alongside. It was excellent.

Fantastic food, great atmosphere, genuine friendly and helpful staff. We had fish goujons, lamb kofte and wonderful salad. Raspberry and lime sorbet. Perfect evening Our first visit but not our last .

Lovely, lovely . Have been going for years and hopefully years more to come. What more can you say .

Atmosphere and decor lovely Food was delicious Service friendly I would certainly return again Thank you JoJo’s

Really wonderful restaurant with a very special warmth about it. The food is delicious and the service was just second to none. We've only eaten here once but I would struggle to think of anywhere else that has come close. Would really recommend.

We booked this restaurant for my friend's birthday. The staff were lovely, the food was amazing and plentiful, and the general ambience of the place was lovely. Beautifully decorated - the bar looked amazing. Two of our party ordered a sharing platter (I think it was the mixed meat board) and I have never seen so much food. There was also an amazing aubergine dish, and the Greek salad was delicious! Nothing was too much trouble. I would love to go back next time I'm in Whitstable!

By far the best seaside restaurant in Britain we've ever been to. The service, as almost all the reviews say, couldn't be bettered. And the quality of the food is outstanding. The Mackerel pate was the finest we've ever had. Totally fresh and pure tasting. And the grilled mackerel for the main course was perfectly cooked. It's not easy to make sure that fish is just right like this - neither too mushy or too tough. Fresh local food, simply but beautifully cooked, You'd think this was easy to do. But it's not, as most restaurants demonstrate to their disadvantage. But Jo Jos has the recipe perfected. Top, top marks!

We arrived a little early, only to find that I had mistakenly forgotten to confirm our reservation. The staff set about finding us a table without delay and went to great lengths to ensure we were welcomed and comfortable. The Mezze was absolutely fantastic and the Pollacks Goujons were the best battered fish I’ve ever eaten! There was such an attention to detail. I couldn’t rate Jojo’s high enough and I don’t know why it’s not number one. We’ll be back!

This is the 2nd time I have visited Jojos and the food and service was very good on both sittings. I really appreciated the slightly less busy nature of the restaurant on the last sitting on a Sunday. I love the choice of small plates, that are also offered as larger portions, the seafood dishes are a real favourite. Sitting by the window gave an extra special feel to thevisit. Will ne back again soon.

Kindly gave us a table by the window even though we had not booked. A seafood meal that was superb served by friendly staff.

Went for Our Anniversary . Food was Beautiful. Staff were lovely . Lovely Restaurant by the Sea. Will definately be back. ❤️

Great tasting perfectly cooked food, impeccable service, a thoroughly enjoyable dining experience, will definitely be back

Our meal at JoJo’s was superb. The restaurant is really well designed; it’s comfortable, vibrant, and a perfect mix between feeling busy but with your own space to enjoy your meal. The service we received was excellent. Staff are really easy to get along with, very friendly and very good at their jobs! The food was very nice too. We had a mixed Meze and few small plates which was perfect for 4 people.

Business meeting over lunch, really good food, good service and not to intrusive. First time there for my colleague, he loved it. Wants to return asap

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Another visit - mine seem to be annually !! Hard to get a booking here as online system is always full but had success by calling and accepting bar side /bar area table which was perfectly fine. Staff very friendly and bouncy. Specials sheet did...

Incredible food, view, staff, ambiance. We went there not really knowing what to expect at the end of a really long day of walking and visiting. I was with my wife and my 2-yo daughter, they didn't have a high chair so bring your Summer...

Fabulous food and very lovely service. Mixed MeZe Board was delish! Eton mess was amazing!! Well worth a visit!

Lovely family meal for a birthday - all the food was really good but the mackerel, arrancini and calamari were particular favourites. Service was terrific - they kindly ran us back down to Whitstable as we couldn’t get a taxi! Amazing. Will definitely be back...

Great atmosphere and feel to the restaurant, and tables not too close together. Friendly, helpful and fast service, excellent food.

I would warn all potential visitors that is a very aggressive lateness policy at £20.00 per person and no show fee of £30 per person. Meaning if you are over 15 mins late as a group of 8 with three people not showing up that’s...

Excellent quality produce served in generous portions (2Adults+2kids) for lunch we had the Mezze for 2-3people & a side order of Calamari & extra meat. Really didn’t need the extra meat but we found a small space in our stomachs to squeeze it in. Lovely...

How nice to be in a restaurant with not only serves very tasty Mediterranean themed food,but has generous table spacing and well trained attentive staff. Food was excellent, there was not a single dish we did not relish and embarrassingly demolished with gusto! We appreciated...

How nice to be a guest in a well set up and well managed restaurant. Needless to say the quality of all the food JoJo’s put before us was of the highest standard. Every portion of our food was wonderfully tasty. But… in today’s environment...

Fantastic fish type tapas selection. Service was excellent as was the food. Would recommend and we'll certainly return. Excellent value for money.

Fabulous restaurant for a birthday meal with friends. Staff were exceptionally friendly and food was delicious. Only wish we could have tried more but the mezé was very filling - not complaining! Beautiful site with a great outlook to sea. Thank you, we’ll be back...

Managed to get a table for Easter Sunday lunch. Very excited as we had never been before. The Cornish sole dish was outstanding! Very friendly service. Plenty of veggie options. Wonderful location overlooking Tankerton beach. Book a table now!

Last minute booking, allowed us to bring our dog and sat away from main seating area which was fine. All staff very friendly and helpful, explaining the menu. Food was fresh and very tasty, we had haddock dip and flat bread, fish goujons, patatas bravas...

Excellent meze, meat and fish offering. Very friendly and welcome staff. A great range in the menu and everything we had was excellent - in particular the squid and kofta. Thoroughly recommend a visit! Try and get a window table with a sea view if...

Too much fried food for being apparently a Mediterranean restaurant. Why would you fry Gnoccis and Risotto Balls in batter??? Not enough side salads (fresh food) with the dishes. They could do really better!! Atmosphere is nice. Staff attentive.

Came in with friends, the food was absolutely amazing couldn't fault it in the slightest but the service was poor we asked for a jug of water it never came every time we wanted another drink we had to get someone's attention which I hate...

Absoloute gorgeous food, lovely wine and attentive staff. When I ordered Gluten free bread, Jo kindly suggested that his kitchen make some gluten free fish goujons. Usually gluten free batter is noticeably different- these were beyond lush! When one of our party had to unexpectedly...

Great food but very rude and argumentative waitress. We had booked for a party of six women and requested a quiet table which we were given. It wasn't busy. but the waitress seemed quite offhand and not very friendly. Perhaps she didn't want to be...

It had been a while since our last visit , but the food , the service and the vibe remain 6 Star and beyond ! A feast of high quality tapas , the mackerel pate is the best I ever tasted , calamari , ham...

Excellent food and service, would be a personal favourite if we lived nearby. Great fish, and veggie dishes, freshly served. Relaxed but attentive service, really enjoyable evening.

Just popped in to by gift vouchers , and managed to get a table. JoJo’s must be one of our favourite restaurants. Menu is always different and never seems to amaze us as to the verity , good value and always freshly cooked food ....

Delicious late lunch - delightful tapas. We didn’t so were very lucky that there was an emoty table and it was perfect. Friendly and attentive waitress - Sydney.

Hastily arranged lunch, great location, easy parking & fabulous food. Excellent lunch, helpful staff & superb seafood. We will definitely be back.

Initial impression was strange as restaurant was completely empty. The lady that took our initial order was friendly and charming. Initially seemed very confident about gluten free (gf) options. After that things went downhill. First they said all the charcuterie had gluten in to “bulk...

WOW - the courgettes and the calamari, the most amazing I have ever had. The rest of the food was top notch, but for me these two dishes were absolutely excellent. The service was friendly and patient, the restaurant had a lovely atmosphere and great...

The meal was not up to the usual standards. Parts were excellent. Some quite ordinary. As usually happens, the dishes were brought to the table at different times. (This isn’t a problem). However it seemed as though the kitchen and the waiting staff were not...

Great evening for a romantic meal. The food was superb and the staff very professional, everything was explained and some great meal suggestions.

Had a great evening at JoJo’s in Tankerton on Friday! It was my (relatively well - behaved) hen party. Food was good, staff were very relaxed and friendly. We all had fun. Thanks a lot!

Jo Jo’s has incredible service. The staff was very warm and friendly. We got drenched on our bikes so decided to eat at Jo Jo’s. They were thoughtful and gave us small towels upon arrival. The food was tasty. In particular A staff member named...

We were lucky enough (as we didn't have a booking) to get an outside table (where our hound was treated to a rug and a bowl of water).. The staff were amazing, the food even better and the wine list was very reasonably priced. Couldn't...

Recommended by several although it was only by default we actually went for dinner. I would come back to Whitstable JUST to go there again! Delicious food, fantastic, patient, knowledgeable staff and a jewel of a restaurant that I would unreservedly recommend.

Spending the BH weekend in the area we were lucky to get a booking (weeks in advance) for this great restaurant. What a lucky find, great cocktails and superb food. Each course freshly cooked and so delicious. All served by Paul and his friendly and...

Went there last night for dinner, despite them being 3 staff members down this didn’t diminish from an excellent meal. All the staff were friendly, engaging and attentive. The food was ALL amazing. Highly recommended 👏👏👏👏

Came as a group of 5 for a birthday celebration. Lovely mezze-style meal with friends. The food was delicious, the staff were friendly and attentive and the mojitos were VERY strong (not necessarily a complaint!)

Excellent service from start to finish. Food was amazing which justified the high prices. Need to pre book otherwise you won’t get in

After notifying the restaurant when booking, on the phone and at our table about my child’s nut allergies, we still received a dish on our mixed meze platter covered in cashews! Absolutely shocking, and the reason we don’t eat out often. I was very reassured...

Wow!! What amazing views from this very friendly and welcoming restaurant. The food here was excellent! A real varied menu with delicious sharing plates which my children really enjoyed. Great value for money considering some of the local prices. I would thoroughly recommend this as...

Oh lunch at Jojo’s was such a treat today. The service was welcoming, friendly and exceptionally helpful. When I was asked my the waitress if we had any dietary requirements & I looked apologetic as I announced I was gluten free, she replied “oh we...

Delicious food with warm, welcoming staff and a lovely laid back vibe. We booked this based on a review we’d read in a national newspaper, although we are generally not swayed by such things. However we were really glad we did. We are all vegetarians...

Great food, great service, welcoming, friendly and helpful in every way. We both enjoyed every mouthful of all of the dishes we ordered.

Fantastic food, mackerel pate is to die for. Welcoming and friendly staff with a “nothing is too much” attitude Great summer beachy vibe atmosphere. Been there three times and will definitely be going again.

Came for lunch with my husband. The restaurant is located in tankerton which is a lovely walk from whitstable harbour. Ample free parking in the road. The staff are all so friendly and helpful. The food is fresh and plentiful. We had 4 plates between...

Great restaurant in the perfect location, on top of a hill with sea views. Mediterranean meze, large boards to share or you can choose individual dishes, every dish we had was delicious. Definitely worth a visit, but, recommend to pre book a table as very...

We had an absolutely amazing experience lunching in this place. We couldn’t book a table in advance but we came anyway and got a table outside. The selection of food was excellent. There were daily specials tapas dishes and main dishes. Great selection, very different...

We all loved this place. Went for midweek lunch and the food was amazing. The gnocchi is out of this world, and there is so much great food! The service is very good, and the ambience is lovely.

Stunning food, stunning staff. The entire experience was A1. Got a table on the off chance. It's like the tardis. From the outside it looks small but inside is huge and beautifully designed. A lovely bar area and views of the sea. The sharing platters,...

First day in Whitstable and we landed on our feet, big time with the first of three restaurants recommended to us. Excellent information and communication from one of the Jos pre meal. We arrived to find an outside table with shade especially reserved for us...

The food was excellent, really excellent - but if the service isn’t great this can detract from a delicious meal. However, the staff at Jojo’s are friendly, happy, smiley and attentive even when they got really busy. You must go here - but book in...

Nice atmosphere, staff friendly - food tasty. Unfortunately at the end of the meal I didn't check my bill carefully enough and was overcharged £10 for half mixed meze (paying £45 rather than advertised £35). Despite sending details of my complaint including copy of bill...

Wanted to visit here having read all the fabulous reviews and from several recommendations from friends who have visited Whitstable. We parked at the Castle and having had a walk around that we strolled along the coast to JoJo's which was about a 20 min...

We turned up to JoJo's on a sunny afternoon in May with no booking, the staff were incredibly friendly and found us a table immediately despite being fully booked. The service excellent, the food was a delight - amazingly fresh fish - and the wine...

Nice atmosphere. Staff were excellent and very friendly and attentive. The floor manager was extremely observant and customer focused. Setting was beautiful with a sea view. A bit over priced. Portions were not huge considering it was for sharing. Presentation was excellent. Generally the food...

Friendly, very good selection of mezes. Lovely relaxed atmosphere for a group of six. Would definitely go back.

Visited with family yesterday evening and the food and service were excellent. Would definetley reccomend and would visit again.

What a lovely find we had today. My 60th birthday meal . Was popping into town for a meal and came across. This fantastic restaurant. So pleased we did . What lovely food. Atmosphere. And most of the staff. . The food was really outstanding....

Had a nice walk from Whitstable to get here one blustery day. Had really expected great things from the reviews. Lovely, efficient service and a very warm welcome. Ordered the food. Some meze, meatballs, kofte, patatas bravas, breads and olives..all okay but nothing groundbreaking. Everything...

Lots of free parking in the area - perfect for a walk into Whitstable and back for a fine lunch. If you are coming from central Whitstable it's a 30 minute walk along the coast. The exterior photos do not do this restaurant justice -...

I arrived for lunch midweek to find that I should have booked. Consequently I was only offered a seat at the bar and the tapas menu. The place did not seem busy, with many empty tables at 2 pm. The tapas was good and the...

Excellent lunch, food great as are the staff, can't wait to return. Always z good selection of fresh local, seasonal food, good value.

First visit for over two years and as fabulous as ever. Very tasty and very fresh food - as such very good value. Excellent fresh fish. Like the online booking system. Staff were friendly and very helpful.

What a fabulous place. Family run, really friendly and, great food in a lovely setting. We had a half mixed mezze platter and added a few more dishes - all delicious and, everything was so fresh. Great desserts too! I would imagine booking is essential...

We booked Jojo's late for lunch on the day storm Eunice hit. Luckily a lot of people didn't fancy risking it, so they cancelled, giving us the run of then place. We had a window seat to watch the storm play out before us on...

We stayed in Whitstable during half term and as it was my mother’s birthday, decided to book a celebratory dinner at Jojo’s. Didn’t expect to get a table, as they take bookings up to one month in advance, but we were lucky and got a...