Oyster Bed in Canterbury

We visited on Sunday 25th May, lunch time. A table for 3. Will and Ben served us. Will recommended the Seabass, which I ordered and it was delicious. Will and Ben were friendly, professional and engaging. A credit to the The Oyster Bed. Will always come back, we love this place. All staff are welcoming and professional . What is important for us is that the food is hot when served and it was.

Madison was wonderful & a credit to the company. Service with a smile.

Very apprehensive after booking and realised it was a Marsden after having a bad experience at a different restaurant . However on this experience we was not disappointed. Food was cooked to perfection , staff were excellent especially our server Kieran who was very polite , courteous and attentive . Well done 👏. We will definitely be back

I had the lunch set menu with my wife, the choice was excellent and good value. The service (Lee) was equally good and the atmosphere was very nice.

I have reviewed the Oyster Bed twice before and my last review I deleted so that I can keep people updated. Currently I wouldn't recommend going here for Sunday lunch as the one my husband and I had on 18th May was the worst I've had in a long time. Everything was tasteless and not that hot. The side dish of cauliflower cheese had absolutely no cheese flavour and was watery. Its such a shame as the waiter was great and the ambience is good. We have had decent burgers in the past but I will not be going back for a roast.

Fast and efficient service ordering food and drinks, we like the relaxed atmosphere in the bar dining area. Food arrived quickly and was nice and hot, though portions seemed smaller than the last visit. With the Blue light discount, being both pensioners, made it an affordable and pleasant meal out.

Had a very nice meal with good service by Wilf in a very pleasant atmosphere.

Visited the Oyster Bed for a work lunch and would like to compliment the chefs , amazing food , didn't have to wait long although we could see the restaurant was getting busy. Great waitress service by Maddison Look forward to coming back

Staff are always ready to help you get a service with a smile they are outstanding

Food was fine, could certainly be better. A number of options for food and drink were unavailable. We had the 30% off voucher code for Mains, but it wouldn't work. The Manager just stated that "the whole region is having the same problem, I can't help you". So, the not-great meal cost me at least £25 more than it should. Disappointing, as it's one of our local go-to restaurants with the kids, but it has gone downhill.

Coffee machine hasn’t been working for months. This was the second time we’ve had the steak & malbec pie. It was full of fat & gristle again. The ice cream is flavourless.

Our waitress Madison was brilliant and food was incredible. Best meal out we’ve had in a long time will definitely be back again.

Great service and food. Staff very pleasant and attentative. Lovely place to have a meal and relaxing drink

Top marks for Vova who served us. He was polite and friendly. The food was lovely.

We haven’t visited here in YEARS, however we returned recently. The food was delicious and the service was great - thanks Rubi!

Just had dinner at the Osyster Bed in Whitstable, food was lovely and Rubi that served us at the table was very friendly and attentive.

Thanks to the Oyster Bed and our waitress Rubi for a lovely evening meal. The staff were friendly and accommodating, the meal was delicious and well priced!

Food was lovely, waitress was very helpful and wasn’t rushed. Maybe need gluten and dairy free dessert added to the menu

We had a wonderful meal on bank holiday, food was amazing, service was quick and our waitress madison was friendly and efficient

First visit. Really enjoyable. Relaxed atmosphere. Friendly and attentive staff. Really good food - especially the Pie!!!

Excellent service will definitely come back

Amazing all round got 30% for loyalty great deals when sign up

Walked in asked if we booked said no . Told no so we booked online and got a table for a meal straight away

We felt the food let this lovely place down ,I had trio of meat roast i only had two the same which was i beef ,2 turkey the beef was over cooked and though the turkey very dry and the whole meal was warm,the curly kale was inedible it was like eating twigs it's not like this when I have it at home ? .However the apple and cherry crumble with gorgeous custard was lovely .Couldn't fault the service and staff it was a bit of a disappointment after travelling all the way from Crawford .

Been here a few times now after moving into the area. Staff a friendly and helpful, food has always been great. 👍🏼

Portions on my scampi on the small side compared to my husbands pie, but tasted lovely

Had a lovely meal at the Oyster Bed on Easter Weekend. Staff were very friendly and food was good. Our table was comfortable and in a quiet part of the restaurant, suitable for families.

Very nice waitress. Food a bit mediocre and small portions.

Definitely worth a visit very polite staff good quality food and a nice atmosphere

We had a very lovely family meal and the food was great! Fantastic and friendly service by Ben, Kieran & Maddie! Many thanks 🤩

Shown a table straight away by Madi who was lovely, we got our drinks really quickly, the food was really nice, I had a lunch choice, my dad ordered off the main menu and had 2kids meals. Very happy with our lunch out.

I know it’s not fine dining but I expect a basic level of food quality. No Gluten Free starter, only sea bass or steak for celiacs . Kids play area closed, we visited in Easter Half Term…

Lovely lunch lovely place and Rubi the waitress was very professional and pleasant with the help of other waiters we had a very nice lunch after our weekend away and it topped it thankyou

Kieran was an absolute diva and made my birthday night fab, what a lad.

I booked a table for 6 and when I was shown to my table it only had 5 places set. I mentioned that we had booked for 6 and the man who showed us to our table just threw another set of cutlery on the table! I had to make a space for it and source a chair myself. Food was ok but feel people should be given the choice on chips. My dad’s chips were huge but he wasn’t made aware before ordering and wasn’t offered a choice. Also menu here is quite restrictive for allergies compared to the Marstons in Suffolk.

Disappointed with the amount of meat on the trio of roasts for £18.29. Service was good, and the server very pleasant.

Excellent meal and super fast service. Well done

Staff were reluctant to serve drinks without a food order. Other than that I didn't eat so can't comment

Was served by Madison at Oyster Bed, Herne Bay. Delightful lady, helpful chatty, friendly 😀 and was happy to share a joke 😃

Oyster Bed delivers fresh hot food with zero fuss. crisp triple cooked chips , and perfectly chilled vibe. The menu is simple but spot-on, with quick service provided from Laura and a relaxed vibe. Perfect for a casual day / evening out without breaking the bank.

Maddie, our server was welcoming and superb, very attentive, check backs, delicious food, we will be back and definitely recommend.

Gave it another go but the manager is still rude and the portion sizes are even smaller than before and price has gone up. Complained and was ignored no one here cares and it's evident the management are the problem as it rubs off on their staff. Place is dead on half term says it all!

Short staffed. Felt like we were in the way. Said we'd have to wait 40mins for food. Bad customer service. Didnt bother, walked out and went somewhere else where you weren't treated like a nuisance

We had a meal here for our anniversary and were served by Rubi. She was so friendly and helpful, and was continually giving the same service to every table. She was amazingly polite and attentive to all guests there. Thank you Rubi! Food was lovely too!

Lee and Laura were both very friendly and helpful my friend who has mobility issues was accommodated with no issues excellent service

Lovely place, very welcoming, staff were all fabulous.. very helpful and friendly. Food was great.. it was all really nice and well cooked ( except the brownie.. definitely had better) but everything else was scrummy, everyone enjoyed their food. It was my mums 82nd birthday and we had only mentioned it while talking to a member of staff and they put a candle in her dessert which was a nice touch. We all had a brilliant time and will definitely be visiting again.

Amazing food, great atmosphere and fantastic service from Kieron. Will definitely be returning.

We came to this place for Sunday dinner. It wasn’t a great experience, the portion of the food was like for a kid portion. They served it on a small plate.

Great service by Madison, she was very attentive and explained all of the options to us. We have been before so were able to simply choose our meals from the Lunch Menu. The food was excellent, as usual. Eventhough the restaurant was busy we did not have to wait more than a few minutes for our food. The Lunch menu is very good value for money.

What a lovely place to eat! We went for Mothers Day (Extremely busy) as a table of 6. We were 10 minutes late due to traffic problems, but yet it was not a problem for them. Even though this was one of the busiest days of the year for them, they still had excellent attentive service, and extremely good hot food. All served with a smile and nice quality too. My Mum has an Onion allergy and everyone was aware, and knew what to offer and what to do to make her feel included and nothing was a problem for them. Our Waitress, Madison was clear with everything, the manager, Laura and Deputy Manager, Lee popped over to ensure everything was delt with perfectly with the allergy too. Even the Head Chef, Scott came out to explain the situation with the sauce. This was a real clear correct way to deal with an allergen. Thank you so much Oyster Bed, we will be back 100%

Rubi was lovely, very friendly and kind, great service !

Basic but not bland food. The kids meals fair prices. The mixed grill plates looked empty though. Kids play area both inside and outside. Poker nights on Sunday now The warm low key but spacious feel is like for like to their faversham branch

Lovely meal Rubi was lovely very helpful

Food was great but it took a while to come. I had to chase up so we could order pudding. For a pub half empty on mother's day service was very slow. If that the norm for this place than that explains why it wasn't busy on a day where they should be full.

Food was mediocre and crazily procedure for portion sizes. Won't be visiting again. Minimal.options for sundays

Went to the oyster bed for mothers day. Service was good and the food was really good Well presented and

Food awful. Starter looked like slop in dish. Mushrooms and sauce bacon not put on it was cold. Cheese burger and skin on fries. Lettuce was brown and limp, burgers were cold, fries so hard couldn’t get fork in. My husband had fish and chips batter was not cooked enough. Not value for money. Would not go back.

Good experience. Nicely decorated restaurant with welcoming staff. Daytime menu somewhat lacking in choice but main menu very good.

A very chilled out, relaxing place with pleasant staff and very nice food. Our server was Jude who was very professional and checked on us regularly.

Lovely weather so sat outside.good good and service

Really bad roast dinner. Should have gone to iceland may have been better !

Volla the waiter was very helpful and kind helped with children and me being disabled X x x

Lovely Atmosphere & friendly Staff with Good Service.

Staff attentive, friendly and extremely helpful

Good food, nice ambience and very attentive and friendly staff. Overall a very pleasant evening out.

Quiet and lovely atmosphere. Lee, our waiter was very friendly and he offered an amazing service.

A very enjoyable early evening meal, food was tasty, service from Kieron was friendly and helpful.

Nice and clean, the staff who greeted us were welcoming. Service is a little slow for taking our order and bringing drinks to the table. Food was good. The menu had changed since last time. I felt that the brownie Sunday was missing the brownie this time. The steak was good.

Food was alright, waitress Rubi was very professional 👍🏼

Friendly service and good food Rubi provided excellent customer service

We were served by Madison who was very friendly and able to answer all our questions about the menu. A lovely evening with friends.

Steak was slightly underdone when ordered, desert was a little stale considering the warmth. Chips, sides and starters were lovely. Overall a delightful experience, made delightful by an excellent waitress called Madison. She brought energy, joy and a lovely vibe to the restaurant.

Our last visit was disaster non existent service very rude manager. THIS visit was excellent quick service lovely food and value for money our waitress was the best you could get so is 10/10 from us Madison was superb tnx

We had a lovely meal each.3 adults 1 was gluten free.

Really good food and customer service.

Great staff Laura and Lee really know what they are doing got the oyster bed to perfection

We went for a midweek lunch and our food came out in 12 minutes! Very quick service, friendly staff (shoutout to Kieran) and nice food. Good cocktails too

First time at this restaurant Would be happy to visit again food was good staff were very attentive Reasonable price

Great place for gluten free menu. Whet here today still good service and great gluten free menu. 2nd March 2025.

Great service , freindly and efficient. Unfortunately second time in 2 weeks the lamb was unavailable

We had a great waiter - Vova :)

Server was very pleasant and helpful, even offering advice with how to use the hot caramel sauce to melt the chocolate.

Absolutely amazing evening celebrating my 30th. Staff was all friendly and helpful, nothing was too much. Fast and faultless service, great menu and was really accommodating for a large party of 19

Lovely place to have a dinner or lunch. Love coming here as it’s not too busy, or loud. The portion sizes are generous ! Cara helped us and made the experience a breeze. Would come again

What lovely service, served by a lovely lady. Young Blonde lady. Very sweet, very kind and very helpful. Made the experience fantastic. And my daughter loved her Visit 14:30 on the 21st feb

Staff professional and welcoming. Food excellent. We all had different starters and mains and all four us raved about the quality and flavours.

Standard pub chain. Nicely presented . A bit better than a "spoons" . Food was served on time. The staff were good and helpful.The staff there were attentive and prompt when available. Rubi was lovely and very helpful especially. Also the young man who showed us our table was polite and jovial. Pleasant evening had by all. Starter and main with drinks 109 after a 25% discount using a NatWest taste card.

Hadn't visited for a while but went for my usual mixed grill, but sadly disappointed, the lamb chop has been removed from the grill, nasty cheaper tasting sausages and refused to make me a poached egg instead of fried(sorry I just really can't eat eggs cooked in oil) previous manager was always happy to provide the egg poached but the man who seemed to be in charge this visit didn't even ask the chef and just said no straight away. We had got valentine's day booked but I'm sorry to say we went home and cancelled our booking and won't be returning again.

Had a lovely time.e great service

The service was amazing ,harry was very kind/quick very helpfull/friendly,would come again no doubt

Cara was lovely, very attentive and a credit to the oyster bed

Our waitress Madison was very lovely and she made sure we was well looked after. Would definitely come back again also nice food.

Thank you Cara at Whitstable restaurant for lovely service

Five of us went late on a Sunday as we had just been to Canterbury and rang on our way home, and they explained that some of the menu was no longer available. But they had everything we ordered. Food was bang on, and it was friendly with a few families with very young children to grandparents.

The food was lovely and the staff were friendly

With such limited choice of venues in Whitstable to be able to drive, park and eat. I stumbled upon this venue whilst searching for somewhere to eat whilst on business in Whitstable for the week. First visit very limited menu as venue was changing it's offer the next day. Food was good . Next day, launch of new menu, varied, not pricey. I selected pie and mash with veg trimmings, food served quickly, hot, and very tasty. Staff very helpful, very busy! Maybe a little understaffed at time of eating. Overall a good place to eat, varied and well priced menu, supported by helpful staff. This will be my venue of choice whilst I visit Whitstable on business, I wish the owners and staff all the vert best going forward

Had a lovely get together with family. New menu was delicious.

Lovely meal with the new menu - our waitress Madison was amazing. Lots to come back and try with the new menu.

Came with family for my son’s birthday. Madison was very helpful and spoke about the new menu. We took the advice and had the hunters chicken schnitzel. Was very tasty. Also she got involved with my children which was so lovely. We will be back soon

Service was great from Madison, she really made us feel welcome. Unfortunately we visited when a limited menu was in place due to an upcoming menu change, so options were very limited. The food that was available was nice.