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EricS . 2024-03-17

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Ain't my favourite place for food for nothing. It really is top drawer

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JamesO . 2024-03-17

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Excellent meal very good service Great choice and fair price

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AlanS . 2024-03-17

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We visit here on a regular basis as the food,service, and value for money is always way above average. The staff and manager are always so polite and happy to see everyone. The standard of the food is always spot on and cooked to perfection with a good choice and specials board. Highly recommended. Great location with amazing views of the beech

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Karl-endic . 2024-03-11

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My Wife & I visited yesterday (Sunday) for Lunch & we were extremely impressed with the whole Meal! Set Menu at £35 for four courses was very good value as all courses were very tasty, hot & well presented! Service was also excellent! Couldn't fault anything! Would definitely recommend & also return again soon!

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Martin D . 2024-03-04

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We were visiting Broadstairs for the weekend and decided to try the Tartar Frigate restaurant after reading other reviews. They didn't disappoint. Staff were so attentive and friendly and went above and beyond to look after us. Food was delicious and worth every penny. Gorgeous place!

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melekai_13 . 2024-03-04

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Lovely 4 course Sunday lunch. Vegetable soup, choice of starters, roast dinner and dessert. Great attentive service.

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. 2024-03-03

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We’re afternoon drinking people. However! We popped in for a pint on a Friday evening and ended up staying for the whole night - there was live music from a group of 3 guitarists who were absolutely fabulous and got everyone joining in, but not so loud that you couldn’t still have a chat. Went back on a Saturday afternoon and ended up talking to a lovely local couple. Just really easy going, friendly, comfortable, cozy and doesn’t feel like one of those ‘big chain’ pubs!

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Miki M . 2024-03-02

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Food and service was brilliant. Feels cosy and the upstairs restaurant area gives great views of Viking bay - even in the evening. Ladies working on restaurant floor were lovely and so attentive.

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BryP . 2024-03-01

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Excellent. Good seafood and very good service. Enjoyed it immensely.

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PaulH . 2024-02-28

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Lovely Sunday roast meal. Table was a little small for all the plates but the meal was great.

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LLCoolJ . 2024-02-18

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Lovely staff, great area, good service, great value

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CarolineK . 2024-02-18

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Too expensive, not very impressed. The starters were lovely but the main meals were under whelming. We would not recommend and will not be returning.

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Daydream66547407854 . 2024-02-17

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The entire visit was a delight; the care taken by every member of staff to attend to every need and their faultless politeness was charming. The food was copious and extremely tasty and the drinks excellent. We were seated at a very comfortable spacious table near the window and left to take as long as we wished. The cost of the meal was much more realistic than we have encountered in many other places.

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Wombler . 2024-02-16

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Had a great evening last Friday at the restaurant in Tartar Frigate. Firstly let me say that the staff are absolutely first class. Very attentive and helpful for me having food intolerances , went above and beyond to help me have a meal that I could manage. I would not hesitate in recommending this establishment. The food is just wonderful. Just superb. WIll be back next time in the area

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Debbie . 2024-02-16

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Some of the best seafood we have had locally (the skate wing in particular) with excellent and engaging service and a great view of Viking Bay from our table.

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Siwbell . 2024-02-16

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First visit on Valentine's day, beautifully decorated, made to feel very welcome by our host. Plenty of room to manoeuvre passed tables. Food absolutely amazing, we had soup for starters, I had fish pie, partner had steak, cooked to perfection, a special dessert made by the chef for Valentine's day. Lovely ambience. The 2 young waitresses were fairly new but did an amazing job, we tipped them generously, listening around every diner had a lovely evening and worth every penny.

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Diane . 2024-02-14

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On a busy Valentines Evening, both the meal and service were nothing short of exceptional. Having travelled from Essex, we are already planning our next trip. Bravo!!

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NormanL . 2024-02-14

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The food, location and staff were incredible. A very high standard of quality at a very reasonable cost. Outstanding!

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Paygate . 2024-02-12

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Friendly staff, right on the front, lovely home cooked meal, would recommend. Had a promotion on spirits, which was nice. Frequented by regulars, which speaks volumes.

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CatherineL6924 . 2024-02-12

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We visited the upstairs restaurant for Sunday lunch. Friendly staff and great service. The food was fantastic and good size portions. Husband doesn’t like soup normally but had two bowls. The prawn cocktail was the best he has had. Thank you for a great lunch.

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sjbrown08 . 2024-02-11

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Been here multiple times and had been a brilliant experience each time. Staff are all brilliant and the food is incredible. Can't fault it at all.

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AdamR . 2024-02-10

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Excellent as usual. Staff always helpful in making your evening a nice experience, food is top quality.

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JohnP . 2024-02-09

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On a cold windy evening the lovely warm restaurant was a treat. The food was good and very tasty and good value. The waitresses were friendly and polite

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JackyP . 2024-02-06

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Lovely meal as always. We will definitely be back soon.

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Nicky . 2024-02-03

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A warm welcome from two lovely ladies behind the bar. We came for a drink and decided to stay and have a snack! We chose a bowl of chips and a plate of whitebait. The chips were chunky and delicious but the whitebait was just divine!! Big, beautiful fish in a light batter. A great portion for the £10. The best we’ve ever tasted and it’s our go to snack if on the menu in pubs. Wonderful ambience. View of the sea. Lovely clientele and delicious food, beer and Prosecco. What more could you want for a birthday lunch out!!

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Soomagoo06 . 2024-01-31

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Great Sunday lunch.all staff are very helpful and friendly.

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AlanB . 2024-01-28

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I was surprised downstairs pub was very quiet, but then paid £8 something for half a lager shandy and a pint of beer I could see why. Restaurant upstairs was nice and warm and the service couldn't have been better. Quality food with decent portions.

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jacquir . 2024-01-27

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Have been wanting to try the Tartre Friget for dinner for a long time. Last night we did. Sadly, shortly after we arrived the grill stopped working. These things happen and they were very apologetic. The grill was up and working around 20 minutes later. We ordered, the bread was lovely while we waited and the service was great. Prawn cocktail was good and oysters seemed okay. We also had a grilled prawn starter alongside the mains (whole sea bass). The prawns were very tough and the sea bass wasn’t great. The lemon posset and cheeseboard after dinner were amazing. Sadly, the next morning I woke with awful stomach pain and still suffering. I can only imagine it was the oysters or prawns. 😔 …and paid £200, for two of us, for the privilege. Won’t be returning.

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. 2024-01-26

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Lovely restaurant, very attentive staff. Lovely fresh seafood and fish with very good portions. Ambiance was nice and relaxed and just an altogether lovely evening. Added bonus if you want to see some live music after your meal in the pub area below.

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MinnieR . 2024-01-26

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Fantastic food and excellent service to go with It, would recommend highly. Comes with a great view in a great location.

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Liam E . 2024-01-17

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Excellent food very friendly staff who can’t do enough for you, our favourite restaurant in Broadstairs, with a great view over Viking bay, looking forward to going back soon !

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sarahB . 2024-01-16

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We’ve eaten in there loads and it’s always been great service and food

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JohnS . 2024-01-14

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We had a lovely roast dinner at The Tartar Frigate on Sunday. Everything was very good with an excellent smooth service by Lemini and the team. We will be back!!

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KarenD . 2024-01-14

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Only disappointing bit was the strict charge whether you eat all of the courses or not. For those of us who eat smaller meals the cost was £35 made the experience expensive for 3 of our party of 5.

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PhilA . 2024-01-14

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Food lovely. Really good service. Forgot 2 of the desserts but apologised and sorted out straight away .Thoroughly enjoyed the whole day.

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StuartR . 2024-01-14

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Absolutely superb, highly recommend this little gem . If you haven’t been you really need to try this .

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Raylolly . 2024-01-07

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We will definitely be returning , food amazing and staff were exceptional, especially the Yorkshire lass .

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LorraineO . 2024-01-06

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As always, a perfect dinner and a much appreciated service!

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WolfgangP . 2024-01-05

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A wonderful restaurant with a wonderful view. I would thoroughly recommend one of my favourites starters, a goats cheese, beetroot and walnut, its a match made in heaven, it was delicious! For mains I had a steak which was cooked exactly how I requested it. The waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area, we will definitely be back!

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LISAB . 2024-01-05

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We had an excellent meal the oysters were great as was the fish Excellent Sancerre reasonably priced and the bar downstairs was very friendly

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StuartE . 2023-12-30

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This pub has such a lovely cosy atmosphere, right by the beach ! Made us feel we were in our local pub! Really enjoyed the live folk music and the beers !

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Ann H . 2023-12-30

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Different class the establishment the best in the town.

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JamesO . 2023-12-23

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Lovely location and great efficient and friendly service. The menu selection was very good (and obviously fish based) but we thought the food was rather tasteless.

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Andy S . 2023-12-23

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We had our self employed Xmas party here at the frigate ,25 fellas , gotta say it was an absolute blast , the staff was amazing , hard working and very professional , not one glitch !! , the food was absolutely lovely and my steak was cooked to perfection , will definitely book this again for next year , thankyou so much Lem and team xxx ps (go for the Baileys cheesecake !! Banging )

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darren r . 2023-12-17

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Yet again. Another fabulous meal. Christmas menu. Absolutely fantastic and great value. Incredible staff and service. Beautiful location. Highly recommended.

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Jacinta W . 2023-12-15

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We were a party of 6, and had the set Sunday lunch, the food was both plentiful and good, a lovely atmosphere and brilliant service

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Chris . 2023-12-10

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Lovely pre Christmas lunch with my close friends! Will be back very soon

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Kas89 . 2023-12-09

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Disappointed after reading all the positive reviews.

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BruceW . 2023-12-06

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We had the Sunday 4 course meal for£35. The flavour of everything was wonderful, and the staff were very helpful. Thank you

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SusanG . 2023-12-03

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Excellent food and lovely atmosphere. Staff were great too!

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Martin . 2023-12-02

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The best seafood in broadstairs. Went for my birthday meal and it was perfect!!

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. 2023-11-30

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Have visited this pub lots of times over the past 6 years or so - but this was the first time we had eaten in the upstairs restaurant. The experience was fantastic - attentive and friendly staff, great food and perfect service. You can tell the staff really care about you having a good time - we did and will defiantly be coming back! Thank you

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crookedtongues . 2023-11-27

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Highly recommend this restaurant for the ambience on a Sunday, the number of choices on the menu, the attentive and friendly staff and the quality of the food. Fantastic experience.

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MARKW . 2023-11-26

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A LOT of food for a very fair price. The team were very attentive and couldn’t have been more aware when you needed a new drink etc.

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. 2023-11-26

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Tip top as usual. We have been regulars for 20 years.

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EricS . 2023-11-24

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Excellent as always! Love the experience every time we visit.

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PhilR . 2023-11-22

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Having read a review regarding a northern member of staff, we had to check this place out. The lady was amazing, funny, cheerful, up for the banter and attentive. The food was great, the fish pie exceptional, we were too stuffed to squeeze in desert....

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651lisat . 2023-11-21

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One of the best Sunday lunches ever in a charming, traditional restaurant above a lovely old pub. Full of character with a sea view as a bonus. Lovely welcoming people who couldn’t do enough for us and lunch was delicious. The menu had all the...

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Christabel S . 2023-11-20

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A great Sunday lunch and the band on the Friday night were fab!!

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LindaH . 2023-11-19

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Lovely experience , I had friends down from London and they really enjoyed the food , wine and atmosphere

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LindaQ . 2023-11-18

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This place is easily 1 of the best I've ever eaten in not 1 problem at never eaten fish as good as that before

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JamesO . 2023-11-05

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Excellent food, wine and service. I would recommend this restaurant to any lover of fish dishes

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Jaisinghpur . 2023-10-30

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It's a ery nice restaurant and the food is amazing.

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RuiS . 2023-10-27

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The Tartar Frigate never fails to impress. Beautifully cooked food ( today we had the fish pies and fresh vegetables). The pies filled to the brim with fish, amazing value for the quality and quantity of the food. Washed down with wine. The pub and...

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EdwardTheDog . 2023-10-27

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Wonderful, friendly service. Terrific atmosphere and surroundings. Menu is obviously slanted to the fish side, but still plenty of choice. Food quantity cannot be faulted and portions, if anything tend to the large side. A first class experience and will certainly be back. Five Stars for sure.

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DonaldW . 2023-10-23

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Food was fantastic. Very fresh and plenty of it. Staff were very attentive and nice. Both my wife and I went all fish, starters and main meal. Really nice. Really nice feel to the place and I would definitely go again.

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IanB . 2023-10-21

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I normally visit when I come down, but I bought family this time, & everyone & everything was as normal & feedback was excellent. Even my request for some assistance on seating, as one of our number had dementia & we had worked out a way to include her on our break without causing issues for other dinners, guests. Thank you again .

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IanB . 2023-10-17

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Our regular restaurant. Took friends as we had been saying how amazing the food and service/staff always are. They didn't let us down. Was lovely food, nice atmosphere and brilliant value. Thank you to all the staff! We will be back.

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H7885EGkimh . 2023-10-15

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Attend last night for dinner after finding the pub on trip advisor. We wasn’t disappointed the staff was so welcoming friendly and very attentive throughout our visit. The food was lovely and fresh 2 special starters, 2 gorgeous fish pies and recommended Kentish gypsy tart...

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Lawab . 2023-10-15

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Very nice meal in traditional surroundings. Friendly and efficient service. The only niggles were a salmon dish that said it was cooked with garlic, ginger and chilli. We were surprised that the garlic was whole cloves and the ginger was in big chunks. We had expected it to be minced. Also we thought £13.50 for a scallop starter that contained two scallops was a bit pricey. On a positive note the skate wings were enormous and beautifully cooked.

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LesleeS . 2023-10-14

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One word FABULOUS excellent food and service highly recommended

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Jimbo . 2023-10-13

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Great service and food all on a lovely sunny day overlooking the bay. Beautiful.

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MatthewC . 2023-10-10

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Went there with my wife she had fish and chips which was ok I had a ham and mustard sandwich which was about eight pounds I must of had fifty pence worth of ham and told the girl at the bar as we were finishing...

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K6609KCterryk . 2023-10-10

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Great experience, as on previous visits. Finely prepared food and a very pleasant ambiance. Highly recommended!

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WolfgangP . 2023-10-10

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Very good quality fish and seafood dishes; well cooked and presented.

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Chris . 2023-10-10

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We love dining at The Tartar Frigate. Delicious food, great ambience and excellent, friendly service - with a sea view thrown in . Whenever we visit Broadstairs, we aim to eat there. This visit we managed the amazing huge Sunday lunch and a very special Tuesday lunch. We would thoroughly recommend.

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FionaH . 2023-10-10

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We went here for our anniversary and had a nice surprise to find our table had been decorated for the occasion by the two lovely waitresses. We both had soft shelled crab for starters followed by seabass plus desserts. Overall a very good meal. The...

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blackwellpair . 2023-10-08

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Excellent service and a delicious fish dinner. The whole ambiance was traditional yet smart. We would recommend wholeheartedly.

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RobertH . 2023-10-02

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My friend and I had the Sunday lunch special and from the moment we walked in we was treated excellently. The food was divine and the venue was pristine. I would also say a massive thank you to the young waitress Abbie, very talented and...

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Travel20174505360 . 2023-10-01

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A brilliant meal as always. We will definitely be back

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Nicky . 2023-09-30

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After a mix up with booking (totally our fault) at the nearby jetty restaurant, which was fully booked, the tartar frigate managed to fit us in, as they'd had a cancellation. Meal was absolutely perfect, couldn't fault a single thing. Service was exceptional from everyone,...

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latyler496 . 2023-09-30

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We had an excellent lunch. One of us had the fish pie, the other had the duck breast special, and we found both 'correct'. The service was friendly and attentive, but not excessively so. The house wines were more affordable than in many other restaurants...

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r_hyman . 2023-09-30

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Lady In charge top drawer, staff brilliant as well such a quality place

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JamesO . 2023-09-30

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Outstanding service and lovely seabass. Always my favourite go to restaurant, as a local from Broadstairs. Consistently excellent, well trained and welcoming staff and great seafood. No request is ever too much trouble, love it xx

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KateMM . 2023-09-28

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Delicious bouillabaisse and gypsy tart/lemon posset. Table near bar and kitchen too noisy but moved with no hassle.

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SusanH . 2023-09-26

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Fab food and all round lovely experience. Lemony is brilliant.

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Isobel . 2023-09-24

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Excellent food, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff. Second visit and look forward to our third when we visit Broadstairs again. Thank you

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Alfie . 2023-09-23

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Great food. Beautiful views. What more too ask for.

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Christina . 2023-09-23

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Lovely building - helpful and attentive staff - food nice. Big windows with nice view.

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JanetB . 2023-09-23

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Food is excellent. Service is spot on. Location is perfect. Love it .

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traceyr . 2023-09-23

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Our second meal here and it was fab Thank 972eleanorc My friend (who is not over 65) had fish pie and it was amazing We came for a last meal on our holiday and again the service was amazing as was the food

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Margaret W . 2023-09-22

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Brought adult family for Dinner. The owner has a rather over-attentive approach, which is rather dated. I ordered fish pie and was told it would be very very hot. When it arrived it was obvious it had been microwaved and the fish was in tiny...

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972eleanorc . 2023-09-21

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Varied menu, nice setting overlooking the sea and really friendly service. Really enjoyed our meal. Will be back.

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SamB . 2023-09-21

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We've been here a number of times in our visits to Broadstairs and always enjoy the visit. The welcome and service is fantastic and the portions plentiful. Although there are other options, they really specialise in fish dishes. I've dropped to 4 stars for the area of value for money because, like all restaurants recently, costs and prices have increased.

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ABroadstairsregular . 2023-09-20

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We had the best meal in a restaurant that we have had for a long time. We both had the Dover Sole special which was absolutely delicious, served with prawns and lemon butter. Our only complaint would be that it was too much! There were...

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Margaret M . 2023-09-19

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Went for lunch yesterday, food and service both fabulous, would highly recommend . Even though it’s a predominantly seafood restaurant there was also plenty of choice if you dint fancy fish .

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Wine1974 . 2023-09-19

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We had the most delicious dinner here. Everything was freshly cooked and portions were very generous. Fabulous flavours! Excellent value. The service was of the highest standard. Friendly, well informed and totally efficient. A very personal touch. We would definitely return.

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jackiew . 2023-09-18

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Had a wonderful Sunday lunch here with my husband, for my birthday.The food was delicious and hot, good sized portions……,service was excellent and I was made to feel very special by the staff. Although busy it was a warm, friendly restaurant and will certainly be...

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Patricia H . 2023-09-18

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Excellent food served by friendly and attentive staff

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Rowena . 2023-09-17

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