Rocksalt in Shepway

A must visit for fish and views

Fine dining experience which was a rare experience for us country Bumkins. Thoroughly enjoyed the meals.

Beautiful food, view a great service 👌 Very nice tea too!

Really nice restaurant serving excellent seafood. I had the seafood platter and I was delighted with it. Other plates looked good too. The service was exceptional and the location and atmosphere too, definitely recommended

The food was very good, the service was awful. See my TripAdvisor review for the details

Lovely location. Staff very good. Disappointing menu

We visited Rocksalt because it had been recommended to us by friends and we had read promising reviews of it in the past. We had booked for February 13th which was a Friday, I don't believe in superstitions, but maybe I should. The greeting was warm and friendly and we were shown to our table. The restaurant was about 2/3rds full. We were given a menu but were not asked if we would like a pre dinner drink. We waited, and waited, and waited. Fortunately we had the tide to come into the harbour to entertain us. Finally our order was taken. We requested aperitifs and a bottle of wine along with starters and main course. We waited and the starters turned up. We asked where our drinks were and sent the starters back because we had not had the aperitifs. We waited. After 10 minutes the aperitifs and wine arrived. The waiter unscrewed the bottle top and tried to take it away. We asked for it back as we were not going to finish a whole bottle between two people. This happened a couple of times. Having finished our aperitifs we ask for the starters. By then it was all getting stressful. The manageress arrived and apologised and said that she thought that we wanted the starters before the aperitifs! Having finished our starters, the plates were quickly cleared away. We waited and waited and waited and watched the tide fill the harbour. We finally asked where our food was and the waitress disappeared and didn't reappear for quite a while. Then she reappeared only to say that it was on the warming plate - so why wasn't it served? Eventually it did arrive followed a few minutes later by the chef to ask if everything was ok? The food was first class, but the organisation and service was awful and it was a very stressful experience. It didn't help that a female customer was getting very intoxicated and then started having a VERY loud video conversation with a member of her family She could be heard by all the remaining dinners. What made matters worse was that a member of staff joined in!. Why was she not asked to continue the conversation outside? The whole evening was totally substandard apart from the food. Someone needs to sort things out with the front of house.

The most disappointed overpriced seafood ever. Really ruined our late Valentine's dinner and we left still hungry!!! We came specifically for some fresh seafood and could not have been more disappointed (note: at the time of review, they have changed their menu from when we went.) Starters: * Ham croqueta. Small for the price. * Scallops. Too light and small as well as being underwhelming in terms of taste. Main: * Cod. OK I guess. My boyfriend had no complaints. * Dover sole for myself. The most ridiculous Dover sole ever!!! Menu stated 'Dover sole on the bone'. "OK great," I thought. I have no problem cutting my own fillets and dealing with the bone and have experience doing so and sole is my favourite fish. What actually arrived on my plate....??? Utterly bewildered. It was not the whole fish and I had to ask waiters what it even was. They provided a less than convincing explanation that the chef cuts a portion of the fish in length and that it's to do with it being winter. I'm sorry but what? For 28£ and this is what they serve?!? That means they probably get three portions out of it and make more money from it that way. Absolutely ridiculous. Especially when at other times of the year, you can find in their reviews that they serve the whole fish, which is what I had expected having looked at the reviews before coming. Even more worrisome, it did not look nor taste like sole. Do not take people for fools, as a sole would never have the thickness of what was actually on my plate. I showed the picture to many knowledgeable relatives and they were just as shocked as no one had ever seen it served that way. I did my own research as well, and could not find any evidence of it being served in a similar way. As for the taste, it was non-existent. Did not taste like sole, which has a very distinctive taste. So god knows if they even served something else. As for the sauce, it was recycled from the scallop starter I had so I literally tasted the same in both of my dishes. Very disappointing that not only the chef uses the same sauces, but that waiters did not point this out and recommended something different or that the menu did not make this clearer. (edit: seeing from more recent reviews, I can see that others have this same complaint even for the newer menu) As for sides, they were not included so obviously, over 30£ for a tiny main and side is an absolute rip off. "Creamed potatoes" was written on the menu, so I expected that. But I got mashed potatoes instead! Why not write that, then? Why do you choose fancy wording to serve basic things? Not what I was expecting, so again, poorly written on the menu, just like the "Dover sole on the bone". By the way, I saw people at nearby tables ordering the sole, and saw the face of surprise and a few comments to their partner when it arrived, so I know I am not the only one. I complained to two different waiters about my disappointment, and gave them a chance to make it right, but they did not. Towards the end, I was too annoyed that this ruined what was supposed to be a nice time for us to even order a dessert (god knows how they would have got it wrong as well anyway) and not wanting to spend more money on average food, we left still hungry and went home to eat some cheese. This place is the definition of all style no substance. Would not recommend. Poor overrall experience.

Very disappointed Food was under cooked and warm Lack of choice cod and chips ran out not available No finger bowl served with king prawns Very busy waiting staff worked very hard

Without doubt the best restaurant in Folkestone, the food has remained a very high standard. The service is excellent along with a great atmosphere. There is something for every taste,not just seafood. Times are tough for restaurants and I understand the need to cut costs and that’s my only complaint, before bread on the table was complementary now there’s a change. For a restaurant of this quality you would expect an amuse bouche and complementary bread. Highly recommended.

This is my second visit (first in Oct 2022). Not only prices have increased 15-20% but quality/service degraded. This time service was very slow, there was a big shortage of staff and even getting the tables cleared took almost 30minutes. No one asked if all was good, we had to fight with other tables to get the attention of the staff. For our anniversary lunch this was disappointing even though we mentioned this on our reservation. Food wise, not impressed. Especially considering how expensive it is. We ordered the monkfish and cod and they had the identical sauce. I would expect some creativity from the chef for two of the only fish main courses on the menu. Monkfish had caviar but lost at the bottom of the plate and bland flavour. What we love was the bread. So tasty but butter was subpar. Overall, I will not be returning for a third time. Overpriced for what it offers.

Terrible service. Absolutely awful from start to finish, and served poached eggs that were undercooked. Firstly, we didn't get our table dressed when had to sit outside with our dog. No salt and pepper, no glasses for table water, no little pot of flowers like everyone else who was sitting inside. No water for the dog. We had to get our own salt and pepper from a table inside the restuarant because when the food was delivered the waitress didn't ask if we needed anything. When our food was ready the waitress took our food to the wrong table. We had no check-in whilst we were eating to ask if everything was alright. When we caught the waitress to get the bill I showed her the egg white on my plate that I couldn't eat because it was raw. She didn't apologise or show any concern at all. She said dismissively that she would tell the chef. She cleared the plates and came back a good few minutes later with a card reader explaining that she had added a service charge to the bill. She then tried to make small talk with us about the rest of our day. Amazed, I said that an apology would have been nice. She asked me what she should apologise for. I said about the raw eggs. She then became defiant and said 'I told you I would tell the chef' I then repeated the statement that just an apology from you would have been nice. She appeared very irritated and through gritted teeth said 'I apologise, I will tell the chef'. This was an awful experience and she made me feel very anxious and upset. It is simple curtsy and basic hospitality to apologise to the customer if something has gone wrong. I have honestly never met a more arrogant and indifferent person working as a waitress.

Not what it used to be. Food was very average, one dish had to be returned to the kitchen which was a huge disappointment. Very overpriced for what it has become, used to be a real treat. Shame.

Lovely setting overlooking harbour Bar was extremely busy and noisy ,supposed to market itself as a clsssy cocktail bar but it was more like a pub Food was very nice and no complaints about restaurant service Perhaps prices reflect the setting because sadly they are oh the high side Nearly £60 for a bottle of sparkling wine not champagne just Cava and then bar was so busy it was near on impossible to pay

Previous experiences at Rocksalt have been positive but on this occasion the service and food were disappointing. Service was slow and it took 50 minutes for our main course to arrive, we didn’t have starters. The food was mediocre in flavour and disappointing considering previous positive experiences.

Exceptionally good food, oustanding service and great location. The perfect lunch destination. It's not cheap, the cod & chips to share for 2 was £58 but it was without a doubt the best fish and chips I've ever had. Crab for a starter was also pretty good as well. Every single member of staff was knowledgable, polite & friendly. We pre-booked and purchased a voucher for £150 and they then give you an extra £30 credit - Which you'll need. Bill for lunch for 4 was £260 incl a bottle of red wine. Service is added to the bill @ 12.5% BUT when they present the bill they will highlight this & check that you're OK with that. Something I have never been asked before in a restaurant. Very impressed. We'll definitely go again - Just got to save up a few pennies first!

We came for the Jason Robinson sportsman lunch in aid of MND on the 12th Feb. Our first time to Rocksalt Restaurant and it was great. On arrival we were greeted and coats taken. We were shown to our table which had wonderful views of the harbour even on a grey overcast day. They catered to us being vegan. We had heritage carrots, spiced carrot puree and vegan feta for a starter, which was lovely. Followed by a potato wellington with black garlic puree and a parsley sauce which was amazing. Lastly we had a vegan burnt caramel tart with ice cream. The food was great and service friendly and attentive. We will be back again soon!

Food was excellent if pricy. Room was cold

Perfect seafood dishes and excellent service.

The servers were so lovely. The view was great as well.

Food was delicious, service was excellent with great views of harbour, Will return again soon and highly recommend a visit

Fabulous dinner, our third visit. Very sweet of them to bring me a mini-birthday desert and finding the amaro. Its not just about (amazing) food but they go for the experience with a fabulous view over the harbour towards Calais. Worth a visit, especially on a quiet day in the off season!

More details and family-friendly reviews on my blog 'The Frenchie Mummy' and on Instagram @thefrenchiemummy. So Google it and have a look there too. Merci! We've been many times to the restaurant, but did not realise they also had rooms to stay. We've just tried it with a winter gourmet escape offer and we had such a lovely time! The view from Rocksalt are incredible and both our dinner and the breakfast were excellent. I had the fish and chips and it certainly did not disappoint! Scallops for starer were delicious too. My son ordered the 'build you own' burger and such good portions! Lovely way to rediscover the town and it felt so good to be by the sea. The staff was welcoming, excellent service too. I will definitely come back for brunch another time.

Lovely location, friendly service. Overpriced food. I.chose the set lunch menu. Salmon mousse starter and cod main. The cod was like a dry fish finger. But worse because of the price. Go and buy a lovely sarnie/ make one, sit in your car , win win .

Last couple of visits have been fantastic after a couple of mixed visits. Rye bay scallops with black garlic are particularly good.

We love Rocksalt and have been dining there regularly over many years. A special thank you to the charming French Manager Leon who reserved us a window table at very short notice, so we were able to dine there on Christmas day. The canapés were delicious, as was the Folkestone crab starter. The dessert and cocktails were also superb. However, as one of us is vegetarian, we would love the chef to produce a vegetarian version of the turkey with all the trimmings. Surely it must be possible? Perhaps a vegetarian Wellington or Nut Roast? The mushroom Lion steak was not a popular choice and was wasted as it was not to our taste. Please can we have a simple vegetarian option? We were also disappointed not to be offered a complimentary glass of bubbles, as is customary on Christmas Day. Despite the 'cost of living crisis' surely this is not too much to ask when paying £145 per head, plus drinks and a service charge of £50? Josh De Haan, please take note!

Best meal we have had here. Scallops cooked to perfection and the skate and huss were superb. Chocolate delice and lemon possett amazing. Great service. Thank you for a lovely experience.

We dined on Christmas day which was a 5 coutse delicious meal. I cannot praise the food and service too hignly. An unforgettable Eexperience. It was not a rushed meal but well paced.

Lovely breakfast, great service and great views!

Great restaurant l, fantastic food, and best of all, is the staff who set the standards for other restaurants to follow.

Amazing experience with the food such as mushroom omlette and fish stew along with the mindblowing view of Lower Erisia in the far distance.Perfect for a night out.

Me and my Husband had an absolute wail of a time Leon and Jessica were very skibbidi and the food was freak level 10! Leon certainly knows his stuff about OG Fortnite as well as icespice blew my mind ! Thank you sigmas for such a great time xx

Beautiful meal, the turkey was beautiful and the steak one of the best we have had. The waitress Annabel made the meal special.

Beautiful location with excellent food. Service was perfect and the staff are welcoming and professional. A lot of the menu is locally sourced and you can really tell the difference. Will definitely be coming again.

Amazing food & fantastic service! I won’t ever forget the fish curry dish, just delicious.

Traveled from Essex for lunch here for wifes birthday. Staff very freindy and attentive. Venue setting overlooking harbour Excellant menu but not to big.Food itself was amazing and full with flavour.As a chef myself i was very impressed all round will be going back.tmThanks for makeing her birthday a good one.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!!

Amazing service, perfectly cooked food, clean and lovely atmosphere

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

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.

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

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 ..

Fantastic service and amazing food happy

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!

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.

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 :)

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.