Rocksalt in Shepway

Our favourite restaurant in Folkestone! We've always had great fish dishes there, the staff are welcoming and courteous, and the view from the full-height windows is mesmerising - no matter whether high tide or low, sun, rain or cloud.

Tonight we were looking forward to a fantastic meal at Rocksalt. However I got the booking date wrong and turned up a week early. The maitre d was fantastic and found us a table at their Sister resturant Little Rock. The walk from Rocksalt to Little Rock was amazing. We walk along the old train line, across the harbour and into the train station. All have been regenerated to a high standard. The lighting and planting set the mood. The menu in Little Rock was not vast and dont let that phase you. For what they did have on the menu was a taste sensation. Local produce cooked and served to perfection. Thank you Rocksalt and Little Rock for a lovely evening, with attentive staff and delicious delights. We will definitely be back.

Food was good the snack portion for the money are small, but overall its value for money.

Absolutely amazing views,staff and ambience didn't stay as we were visiting my nephew, but shall certainly be back, we only ate a small portion as kitchen was closing but the red pepper humous with toretilla chips were gorgeous xxx

The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, the service was impeccable and the food was delicious. Also worth noting that the children's menu was great and really well received. Will definitely be coming again.

Nice atmosphere. Great views. Friendly service. Good quality tasty food.

Beautiful food and lovely location

Fab terrace, staff v welcoming. Sadly restaurant was fully booked so we went across the road to the cozy Harbour Inn

I had been wanting to go for awhile and it didn’t disappoint. I can’t eat wheat or dairy so it can’t be awkward in some restaurants, not here. The staff were knowledgable about allergies and intolerances and the difference between the two, they know their dishes so ordering was easy. I was surprised how much of the menus was available to me, had too much choice! i loved that they have lots of alternatives for the dish , so vegan cream to finish the soup and the stew. The scallops had a pea purée as an alternative to the original sauce, but I didn’t have to make sacrifices. If in doubt ask don’t make assumptions about what’s available to you or you might miss out. My partner had the fish soup for starter and the never ending fish pie, he loved both . I felt the price was good for the quality of food and the service

It’s a horrible place, racism at peak

Awful shambling staff after our meal which was all good we were offered a drink in the cocktail bar but upon arrival were rudely dismissed saying they were closed even though people were sat there with fresh drinks , awful attitude from cocktail bar barman and another colleague certainly showed themselves up and the establishment.

Annabelle and jack were lovely servers and the food was delicious, not too long of a wait either

An absolute horrible experience I had here, one that I would not be forgetting anytime soon, Racism is real, The manager here really left me with a traumatized experience, one I won’t be forgetting anytime soon.

We stopped by for some fish and chips. Top tip, it’s only available in the bar and not the restaurant downstairs. Overall our experience was positive with great food and location with friendly staff. It wasn’t 100% clear where the bathrooms were but they’ve named them the poop deck if you need them. In the bathrooms it was uncomfortably warm but in the bar it was a pleasant temperature. Fish was excellent and I particularly enjoyed the peas. Best fish and chips in Folkestone.

Can’t believe in 2024 discrimination and racism still happens till I came to this restaurant, the manager was so so rude and disrespectful and outrightly told us to leave the establishment, it was disheartening and really hurtful generally, ruined a birthday , a day meant to be special was completely ruined and left the celebrant in tears, I would never recommend this restaurant to anyone pls don’t bother coming here, just can’t believe such a thing is still happening, really traumatizing.

Amazing location, food is sublime. Wines great and not expensive, staff super charming! Loved it and will be back soon!!

The location was so nice and beautiful which was one of the main reason I went there with my friends but the service was poor. If there is any other way I can describe the service then I will, the manager is a racist. One of the attendant gave us the wrong table and the manager boldly came to us and asked us to get out of the restaurant. He called us a liar and was so rude to us. This behaviour is unacceptable. Worst experience ever.

Beautiful place to eat with very high quality food. The only downside is (if you’re sitting outside close to the boat docking area) that you always get the horrible smell of the old fishing boats coming to Dock. Maybe the restaurant should close the windows when this is happening as the smell is very intense and sickly. Prices are also very high, higher than most good London restaurants, so not great value for money, but the location/setting and food quality make it a must visit

Amazing service, perfectly cooked food, clean and lovely atmosphere

Great for a special event, as long as you love fish. Great views of the Harbour

If you're in Folkstone and want a meal or drink with a view, try Rocksalt. Wonderful food and attentive staff.

Overrated over priced Rubbish , served us the worst fish soup I’d ever seen or eaten , sent all three back and received no apologies then waited tor over an hour and a quarter totally left with 0 feedback from waiters as to where the mains were , got the bill and left, terrible ..

Didn't stay just had brekkie as a anniversary breakfast It was small but lovely and feeled us up

Fantastic service and amazing food happy

A friend and I had a lovely Friday evening with great, fresh seafood and fish, some lovely well priced wine and great views. The evening was made all the better by our really lovely waitress, Annabel: Friendly, charming and funny; she’s great asset for Rocksalt :)

Lovely venue and pleasant staff. However, we chose Sunday lunch which was beef which was delicious but the Yorkshire puddings were very rubbery and not homemade filled with an unnecessary pretentious bunch of watercress...the roast potatoes were overcooked and the gravy/jus was very watery.. The dessert was delicious. Overall...not bad.

If the setting, the service and the cocktails aren't enough to make your visit special - order prawns! Brillantly cooked, large and full of flavour! I'm going back tomorrow!

View picturesque and the seafood was so good, the Folkestone crab with fennel & dill salad as starter and Sea Bream (for 2 people) as main course. Service wasn't great on the day, ordered a pint before the main course but arrived 20 minutes later and after we'd finished the main course.

Great views. Buzzy atmosphere, Very friendly service. Simple well cooked flavourful food. Service just lacks a bit of awareness. For instance check that the customer realizes that the started already comes with bread if the order bread, or if the meal is plated with samphire advise that might want to order a different vegetable.

Four of us dined in the restaurant on a Saturday night. We’d booked a table for 8pm, but unfortunately had to wait 20 minutes for it to become available. Sadly by then it was too dark to see the view. I chose Scallops with Squid Ink to start, which were delicious. Others chose Folkestone Crab Salad and Fish Soup. To follow I enjoyed Lemon Sole with Sauce Vierge whilst the others all had Folkestone Cod. The food was excellent but expensive. Service was ok.

2nd time visiting and it was truly disappointing. Service was shocking compromised of kids running round like headless chickens with no direction. Zero enthusiasm, no answers to any questions, disorganized! Table still left dirty after previous customers! The food was basic and extortionate. Fish was dry. 100£ a head with kids and 1 bottle of wine- let’s remember we are in Folkestone and not London! Service charge of 70£. Reluctantly paid it but never again! A basic meal with 1 bottle of wine for £700 🤣 Absolutely robbing your customers. Stay clear- far better options.

Walked in for a drink, was totally ignored and when somebody else approached the bar, the waiter purposefully served them and not us. Out for my partners birthday and was utterly outraged.

Annabella is jus amazing ^^ I would highly recommanded her to be recognised

We had booked a table here a few weeks ago when we visited Folkestone for a few days, and we were really looking forward to it, as we had heard it was great! Well....we were highly disappointed, we waited over 40 minutes for our starters, 45 minutes for our main!!! Absolutely ridiculous. 1 couple actually walked out they had been waiting so long! 2ndly the samphire was not edible it was SO SO salty you just couldn't eat it, but yet the garnish of Samphire over my fish was fine. 3rdly we asked for 2 lots of mash creamed and truffled, and only received the creamed mash!!! after speaking with our server a lady (who apparently was the supervisor) which is even worse, she just casually said she didn't realise we had asked for both!!! Clearly not paying attention! She also served us a different wine than the one we ordered!!! yet another mistake!! and my friend who had ordered fish too, was not given the sauce to go with it, it was only when she realised minutes after and after speaking with the waitress we were given the sauce that complemented the fish! Clearly unacceptable, and not attentive or overly friendly at all!! considering it's meant to be a fine dining restaurant and is meant to be of a high standard, it clearly does not live up to that in reality!! Also I found the fish I had Dover sole overpriced and small considering! Highly highly disappointed and won't be returning back!! The ONLY plus point was a beautiful view and setting looking over the harbour.

We had a meal here recently for our anniversary. The restaurant is modern ,clean and the staff are very welcoming. It is predominantly a seafood restaurant. We had scallops and prawns to start followed by skate wing and haddock all cooked beautifully. A lovely atmosphere, we had a drink in the lounge bar afterwards. There is also an outside seating area for drinks.

Came here on Saturday with friends to celebrate my birthday . I had been here many years ago and came away feeling meeeh . A totally different experience this time round . We were seated by the window with beautiful views of the harbour and watched the sunset . The staff were all very professional and friendly and the food from beginning to end was faultless . The time between courses was perfect and at no point was we rushed . I was treated to this meal by my friends but I know it isn't the cheapest but if you want good quality food professional chefs and serving staff why would it be cheap . Well done to everyone it really was exceptional

The location and the ambiance was great but the overall experience was mediocre and not worth the price and we were let down by the service which seems to be a common theme reading through the reviews. We ordered the tomahawk steak and we were told upfront about a 45 mins wait which we were fine with. It arrived over 1 h later and cold and the sides were missing so we had to wait another 7 mins for the cabbage to be served. This is really poor especially when you charge £95 for this experience, and wait 1h for it, then you expect this to be perfection and not 3/5 at best. Given we wanted It medium rare there was no option to send It back to be reheated either! And it's a shame as it tasted really good. It was clear the steak was just sitting and waiting to be served in a restaurant that was operating at 50% capacity. The service really was not attentive and it was then obvious that our waiter just could not wait to get rid of us because his mannerism changed halfway through when we were still there 2 h later (as if the delay was our fault) enjoying a second bottle of wine instead of fancy desserts and we were basically rushed out. When the bill was served, he stood over us so that it is paid immediately which I found strange in a fancy restaurant. If Rocksalt wants to market itself as luxury restaurant, then you should really make major improvements to service and offering because at moment you are coasting on past glory. Looking at other reviews, you are likely to lose customers as the issues are repeating itself so it's surprising they are not dealt with effectively. We have just purchased a property in Folkestone but unlikely we will be returning even despite the amazing sunset and view from the table.

Haddock and chips to die for. Tempura batter. Fabulous 👌 though pricey.

Beautiful view of the harbour. Food here is amazing, very tasty.

£38 for 2 mini steaks alone with no flavour. Also £27 for 2 little scraps of lamb and a blob of kale. Food came out cold. Portions are an absolute joke for the price you pay. You could go elsewhere and have 2/3 nicer quality meals for the price we paid for a meal that we left hungry and disappointed afterwards.

First off the service was great the staff were very pleasant and in no way am I blaming them… but £26.50 for two strips of lamb that was cold is ridiculous! As well as £38 for “steak” that was bland, tiny and unseasoned, funny for a restaurant with the name Rocksalt, the restaurant it self was nice but for the price you are paying the food quality is appalling, I understand that some portions are small but at least make them taste good. Such a shame. In fairness they did give me 2 vouchers with £20 off for when I return, but I don’t think I’ll be needing them….

Rocksalt Restaurant offers a solid culinary experience that unfortunately falls short due to inconsistent service. The food is undoubtedly excellent, showcasing a delightful range of flavours and impeccable presentation. Each dish is a testament to the chef’s skill and creativity, making it clear that the kitchen operates at a high standard. However, the service at Rocksalt needs improvement. During our visit, we asked for bread three times, but it never arrived. Additionally, we were repeatedly asked if we wanted a drink by different staff members, indicating a lack of coordination and a coherent service plan. Despite the outstanding food, the disorganised service means Rocksalt just missed the mark. Addressing these service issues could elevate the restaurant to match its culinary excellence.

Exceptional food and service. We had the king prawns, cod fillet and mussels. One of the best sea food experiences in the UK. Must visit in Folkestone ❤❤❤ Congratulations to the chefs and the people in service 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 AMAZING. Will visit again for sure.

Had a meal here today with my grand daughter and must say I feel extremely let down and annoyed.We ordered the sirloin steak roast, supposedly aged 28 days.The meat that arrived was strip loin,and certainly not aged that long.I am a butcher and know every type and cut of meat.I had no problem with the service and the rest of the meal ,excellent, but they really should not be deceiving the public by falsely claiming the product is 28day aged sirloin when it clearly was not. I did share my observations with my waiter. I shan't be returning.

Superb seafood, wonderful location, exceptionally friendly and attentive service ! Been a customer there every visit to Folkestone ! Highly recommended

View was great of course as expected. Food and local wines were excellent as well which is 5 stars worthy. The highlight was Pippa who was very warm and genuine towards us even though we arrived 10 mins before the kitchen closes - and she was super friendly with us throughout.

Came in for a lunch sat outside weather was great had the lamb fur two cooked to perfection served by a lovely waiter Dom who couldn’t have loooked after us better

Flawless food, million dollar view, friendly service.

Fantastic food and the location is superb. Staff were really nice but perhaps a little overworked as service was slow at times.

Food great but would suggest improving the service

I’ve read some of the critical reviews for this restaurant and cannot agree with any of them. The location, the menu and the food were amazing. We had the scallops for starters and the seafood platter with lobster for mains, and the pea risotto. The sauces for the scallops and seafood platter were totally gorgeous. The sourdough bread was to die for. The thing that stood out the most were the staff - they were extremely knowledgeable, attentive without being intrusive, and friendly. Would definitely go back.

Beautiful location, nice drinks and good music. However, the overall experience was let down by the bar tender with a beard who was incredibly arrogant and cocky working at the inside bar. He was incredibly patronising when we ask any simple questions about drinks. When the outside bar didn’t have what we asked for, they asked us to go to the inside bar and we were greeted with rudeness, as if it was our fault. Speaking to other people enjoying the day, they had also mentioned how unpleasant their experience was as well with him specifically. It’s a shame the experience was overshadowed by the rudeness of one man.

We had a lovely lunch at Rocksalt yesterday. The food and service was perfect and the staff were really friendly. Gorgeous views. We'll definitely be returning.

We were the second party in the door, we had called ahead to request a window seat and explained we had a pram as this was a special occasion and had booked over a month in advance. When I had spoken to someone in the week they said they would try their best which i completely understand nothing is guaranteed, however on the day we were told that the table we were allocated with a view of the sea we wouldn’t be allowed to sit at because of the pram. They then changed our table to one right in the corner near a fire exit. To add insult to injury another party with a pram and baby sat at a window seat with no issues. We have also previously taken our newborn with us and been allowed to sit at the type of table we were initially allocated with the same pushchair so I am perplexed as to what the issue was this time. It really put a dampener on the start of our evening especially as this was done when the entire restaurant was empty. The food was nice but nothing special and something we could have had at home; and because we were tucked away in Timbuktu we had to wait quite a while to get someone’s attention when we needed something. It’s a shame because the last time we went to rocksalt the food was good and the service was prompt which is why I chose it for such a special occasion, I think the table fiasco really let the evening down. It’s a shame because we are reconsidering whether we eat there again.

Came here for a birthday dinner Saturday night, was fantastic. Food was lovely, drinks and service was great. Will come back again soon.

Love Rocksalt, it remains my favourite restaurant and the quality is just as good as it always has been. However, the bar upstairs is now a real disappointment. It used to be a great place for pre meal drinks but on last 3 occasions service has been so slow, twice over a 20 minute wait, why can't we order at he bar! Furthermore the tables are not cleaned and dirty. Given the high standards of the restaurant, why is the bar so poor by comparison? Anyway, no more chances, will use the bar in future.

What a shame to travel all the way to Rock Salt to celebrate our 20th year anniversary on the recommendation of a friend only to get there and no food was being served at all! Gordon Ramsay would have been extremely disappointed as all staff were not warm and inviting - in fact it was only one lead bar / mixologist who created a vibe and was engaging with all customers ( male with beard) one female bar / mixologist was extremely helpful in assisting me with the brandy selection….. We will not be returning 😢or recommending this place

Absolutely wonderful staff, excellent food and the atmosphere and views fantastic. Would highly reccomend

Very average food and over priced. but the desserts absolutely disgusting for the price one of the smallest blobs of ice cream I have been served. Lovely location shame about the wine bar music it was like being back clubbing in Ibiza. Not really want you looking for in a nice restaurant. Would give this a miss as there is a lot better out there.

For a fine dining restaurant I expected them to cut their own chips was to my dismay I saw them getting frozen chip out of bag as we Enetered the restaurant and yet £5 for a portion. Nice food but create the food you’re making people pay for.

best thing is it's in a great location. Its a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde place. Went here for an early evening drink and it was a nice quiet experience. The next time we went it was full of under 25s, with a DJ blasting out Techno music. Bit odd? Its not quiet sure what it wants to be and what customer it wants to attract.

Lovely restaurant with a perfect location. The service was attentive despite being very busy. Just one little gripe, we were visiting Folkestone and my friend booked a table at 8.30pm mentioning about a set menu offer. Upon arrival, we were only handed the a la carte menus. Since I did not make the booking, I just assumed that perhaps the offer wasn't on anymore. However upon checking the website afterwards, it is very much still available. I feel it was a bit cheeky of them to not bring all the menus as it would have been significantly cheaper since we pretty much ordered the same food. Also their online menus prices don't match up with their restaurant menus.

Service was very badly organised with wine arriving after starter and we asked 3 times to order food. We couldn’t work out who was serving our table. Starter was good, main was okay and dessert was dry with too little custard. I left it.

Had the shell on prawns to start which were huge and packed full of flavour. The accompanying kimchi mayo was sublime. I then had the head bream with a rich sauce which was also very good. For the table we ordered the creamed potatoes and minted rattle potatoes. We were sat near the entrance which wasn't ideal as had lots of people passing through but on the plus side did have a lovely view of the sea.

Beautiful setting looking over the harbour. Busy service on a Saturday evening. The food was DELICIOUS from oysters to main course as didn't have room for dessert. Presentation was very clean and all cooked to perfection: really enjoyed myself. The vine as well 'sentier blanc" was well chilled and complimentary to the food. I will need to come back and this time seat on the terrace.

The rooms were very small, but comfortable. However, there was little privacy unless you kept the blinds down. When you did, the lighting in the room was not good. Shower room was very good. It was the restaurant that was very disappointing. The steaks were grisly and not cooked as ordered. One of our party ordered a ‘skate wing’ - what was served up was half a skate wing. The food was way too expensive for what it was. I think they are resting in their laurels of the past. I could not recommend this place at all to eat and at best it gets 2 stars and that is being generous.

Amazing views. Delicious food. Visited for my birthday with my 5 week son, we were well accommodated with space for the pram. When my husband booked he wanted the set menu but it had finished 2 days before we visited. Slightly annoying it was offered to us on booking when it was known to be ending on the bank holiday weekend before our visit.

Beautiful meal.in wonderful location. We took the late evening offer and found it to be good value comparatively and excellent food.

Staff were attentive and just the right amount of service without being too obtrusive

Great restaurant and service. Great atmosphere and the food is fantastic, although just a touch too much salt to make it perfection on this ocassion. We will definitely go back again. This was already our 4th time.

Amazing seafood restaurant with some of the best views in the town! Well worth the visit!

The service was terrible especially by blonde hostess with tattoos. For these prices and £59 service charge it was poor service

Excellent service and food as always. Cannot fault anything.

Had the prix fixe dinner and everything was delicious and on point. Sauce on the fish was so good I had to refrain from licking the plate! Beautiful spot, too.

We stayed one night in the Rocksalt rooms, and had dinner and breakfast in the restaurant. Gorgeous location, delightful room, just what we needed, clean and stylish. Restaurant has beautiful views, food was perfect for dinner and breakfast and staff friendly and professional. Would definitely recommend.

Food is great, waiters were very helpful and lovely. Its a lovely restaurant with beautiful view of the sea.

Turned up for 2100 sitting, first impressions waiters and waitresses rushing around ordered our wine and meal, after getting our starter straight away we waited 1 hour for someone to notice we were waiting for our main course, the wine was finished the water gone. We called over a waitress to say can you explain where our food was and my wife said forget the order can we have the bill, we got charged £70 for basically nothing, the managers answer was we,ll take off the service charge, absolutely shocking ruined our evening £70 for nothing. Look forward to your answer, being a local in Folkestone and eating every weekend the Rocksalt is awful.

Delightful food , very well presented and cooked to finest standard. Great table location and plenty spacious with views onto harbour .Excellent fish , skate and bream are highly suggested . Cocktails upstairs were spot on too at good price , with decking area outside and overhang from rain and good view .

Perfect seafood dishes and excellent service.

Lovely lunch, food beautiful, only criticism really, in a restaurant of this calibre, I don't expect to be making suggestions ref ordering drinks, bread to the table, etc shame, the food was lovely. We popped up, for an after dinner drink, Simon our server, could not have been more accommodating, he was on it constantly, back and forth, what a lovely bloke.

We had a lunch on the terrace with an amazing sea view on a sunny day! The food was great and the service was perfect too. Would love to come again one day

Wonderful service and outstanding food at Rocksalt, thank you for making me feel so spoilt every time!

Simply fabulous fish cookery, ate here Saturday night and it was fantastic.

Not dog friendly. It's a shame in 2024. Will take business elsewhere happily

We had lunch there. Amazing view. Good food. Recommended to have fish. Friendly staffs.

I shared a meal with my better half over the weekend and can say we were thoroughly impressed. Food was great, service 10/10, and location the same. Wait times for food was a little lengthy but gave the experience an almost European feel and was appreciated. We will be returning!

Unbelievably Exquisite food in a beautiful setting. Had the cured bass followed by the gills head bream and we truly divine. Prices are what you'd expect, but it's a perfect place for a very special occasion

The views are amazing, the front of house staff were attentive, the food was absolutely superb. Thank you all at Rocksalt for making my birthday and retirement party with my family an unforgettable experience, especially for the birthday surprise after we had finished our meal, that was a really lovely surprise a nd very much appreciated.😊😊😊

Rocksalt was recommended to us so we thought we’d have a night away in Folkestone and try it. Wish we hadn’t bothered. We had a 9pm reservation, and unfortunately they’d run out of mussels and oysters. We had a cocktail upstairs whilst awaiting our table as it wasn’t quite ready. Pleasant atmosphere and lovely views. We ordered drinks to our table and had to remind them as they very come, twice…. The starter of crab was very bland and to be honest over watery, The main was sole which my husband thought was ok but very small, his new potatoes were hard and the spring vegetables favourless My main was the corn fed steak which was and I don’t say it likely the worst I have ever eaten, hard the cut and even hard to chew. During our meal we did get asked by any editing staff for further drinks or if meal was ok. Once finished we just wanted to leave so asked for the bill only to have found an extra £17 added for drinks which we hadn’t ordered, Service charge of over £20 for no decent service received …, We paid it and left …. I would not recommend or go back myself . Totally gutted as had expectations of this restaurant.

Next time, we are hoping to stay.

We ate as a party of 6 for a birthday meal. Service was great, speedy without being intrusive, and the food was delicious for everyone. The restaurant, and the bar above, were very busy. The fish soup for starters was the second best fish soup I've ever had, and by far the best in this country. We were lucky that the 'catch of the day' included turbot as a main course to share between two, and it was perfect. It's not a cheap evening out - around £100 a head including wine and coffees - but as an occasional treat it was a memorable night out.

This is the BEST restaurant I've visited in the U.K! The food.....was.....AMAZING....the best views of the stunning Folkestone harbour. The service unrivalled and special shout out to Dominic who was the host with the most. Rocksalt.....you ROCK! We will visit again....THANK YOU!

Great cocktails in the upstairs bar, Simon can make you anything you ask for!

Fabulous night out, great food, attentive service especially by Stephan who was a delight & very informative helping to us choose wines to match our fish dishes. Jerry Ps loved the birthday, ice cream treat

Comfortable restaurant with good spacing between tables! Excellent food- we had the most exquisite sea bream, cooked to perfection with an amazing sauce. Slight haphazardness and delays with drinks order and side order (delay on the salad so they didn't charge us for this thank you!) but otherwise efficient and friendly staff - highly recommended!

Without a doubt the best restaurant in Folkestone. We have eaten there many times (restaurant and bar) and always had an excellent meal. The staff are really welcoming and knowledgeable, and the setting is perfect, especially on a warm and sunny day - but fabulous even in December, looking over the harbour.

Small portion of linefish, hugely over-priced at £38. The portion was clearly halved, and I overheard from the waitress that the kitchen was running out of stock which explained it. The cherry on top was a kids ice cream sold as 3 scoops, but came as one small scoop...when pointed out to the waiter, he saw it as a favour and brought us one "extra" scoop. This summed up the attitude of the establishment: overly reliant on the excellent location, without any genuine interest in the experience of the customer. Unfortunately I left hugely disappointed.

Free seafood & wonderful service

Been here a couple of years ago and was underwhelmed, but decided to give it another go. The venue is gorgeous - fantastic building with wonderful view across Folkestone harbour. Service was a bit slow but good when it came - 30 minute gap between starter clear and main arrival is not great. Fresh seafood starters (oysters, crab) very high quality, fish soup lacked depth. Mains OK but not great - pan fried fish over-seasoned and then dressed with salty butter - clearly nobody in the kitchen tasting what gets sent out. Meat - nicely cooked - but sauces tasted bulk prep. The focus is clearly on feeding a lot of people smoothly at a high mark-up. There is pretty much nothing else at this high-end style in Folkestone, but this is not fine-dining despite the fine charging.

We travelled from London especially to visit this restaurant for my birthday. I find the front entrance a-bit unwelcoming, however the picture frames windows towards the kitchen are such a great idea! The restaurant has incredible view and it’s quite spacious but no background music is played , so it’s lots of canteen like noises. The food was cooked very well and the menu had good variety but not very adventurous. One think that really let the experience down was the service. We waited a lot for the order to be taken, then a significant time for the mains to arrive and finally took 10 minutes to grab someone’s attention so I can get a knife for my main as all cutlery were cleared with starters. A little wait for the dessert too but the team very kindly served happy birthday plate too. We will be back one day as we love Folkestone, however service defiantly need to be improved to match the food quality.