The Brasserie on the Bay in Dover

If you are looking for a friendly place with all the local charm, a warm welcome and great food, this is the place. If you are lucky and get at The Open 2020, it is next door at the Royal St Georges.

We were a large group celebrating the end of our golf trip and the food and service were very good. Good menu selection which were all well cooked. Staff friendly and helpful. Good bar

A group of 18 stayed at the lodges at princes and the brassiere was excellent breakfast was very nice with great service and the evening meal was outstanding I had ham hock ravioli which was one of the best starters ever. Main course was steak pudding which was really delicious my only complaint is not enough veg! Two baby carrots was a joke.But all in all very good indeed.

The food here is wonderful and that's not somthing you can say about many hotel restaurants in the UK. It's a good as any first class resturant in London!

We had a fantastic day at Prince's and the restaurant. The courses are extremely challenging and interesting. The restaurant was very good and the service outstanding. The package for golf and dinner is a great way for a golf group to spend the day., Would recommend highly

a delightful eatery within a golf course stay and play hostelry. good food, attentive service and relaxed atmosphere

Had dinner here a couple of weeks ago and was really looking forward to it. The only way to really describe the whole evening was average. The food was ok , service ok , drinks ok it was all just really average. The bill however for three people was a tenner short of £300.For this money I would of expected better. Would I go back? No. Should you try it? That's up to you. Fine dinning it is not but it's far from the worse place I have eaten.

My wife and I dined here as we were staying in the Lodge. Plus points: very pleasant service from Alison, the manager/waitress for the night; nice atmosphere in dining room with, a first for me, the opportunity to ask Alexa for music of my choice! However we did have some issues. My starter was nice (terrine of guinea fowl) but the disappointed. There was a very generous piece of melt in the mouth braised ox cheek, but it was underseasoned and the salt and pepper pots took a hammering. The accompanying mash was OK but why only one small carrot and one pickled green leaf as accompanying vegetables? Come on, be a bit more generous! Desserts were OK but, like the rest of the meal, did not come up to 2 rosette standard. Our Californian Zinfandel wine was really good. The final issue came with the bill, paid on leaving the next morning, but one I half expected. We were charged for 1 bottle of prosecco with a deduction of £6.50. When I queried this I was told that they only do Prosecco by the bottle..... The previous evening, when my wife asked for a prosecco, we had assumed that it would come by the glass. I thought it odd when Alison topped up my wife’s glass just before we went in to eat but assumed this was complimentary, and it was odder to find the bottle in a cooler on the table. (No more was drunk so probably at least half a bottle remained.) It would have been correct to tell us we had to have a bottle at the point of ordering - then my wife would have had something else. So all in all we were a bit disappointed.

Visited the Brasserie in a large group for Christmas menu last month and for regular lunch menu last week. Excellent meal on both occasions far better than most others available in the Sandwich area, in a setting that is second to none.

very nice atmosphere and great food, nice staff members would book again in 2019 with another group of friends

The Brasserie on the Bay has splendid service; a wide variety of ales, lagers, and beers; and a delightful assortment of entrees for dinner. The atmosphere was relaxed and low key and the views of the nearby English Channel were remarkable. The food was delicious, the service was quick, and the prices were quite fair. If you play golf in Sandwich and you stay at The Lodge at Princes Golf Club, stay there for dinner. It's simply a relaxed and delightful setting for any meal.

One of the nicest meals out we have had for a long time. It was a shame that we were the only ones in the restaurant, but couldn’t fault the food - nice vegetarian options for my mother and plenty of choice for my very picky father. I had the preparations of quail to start with, followed by confit duck with a really tasty jus, and finished with the apple souffle - the staff were all friendly and helpful. Will definately be returning.

Went for a special occasion with 2 other couples however it was not special at all. I had the lamb rack, which was 2 small lamb chops. One of our party ordered medium/rare steak which was more than well done, more like over done. We were asked if we would like another but everyone would have eaten their meals before it arrived. But most disappointing was the chocolate fondant, there was not a bit of sauce inside,quite dry like a brownie.

Nice people lovely position overlooking the golf course.We would go again for a full meal. A little difficult to find but worth the bother.

The food at this restaurant is superb. We had a great lunch from the set menu, excellent value, well served. Unfortunately, we were the only customers but were assured that breakfast and dinner were very busy.

O. M. G. CÓMO UN LUGAR PUEDEN BAJAR, vinimos aquí hace un año y tenía una comida fabulosa. Hoy está muy lejos de eso, mi plato estaba seco y consumir sin sabor. La principal besugo campo era más el de verduras no Comí tagliatelli en absoluto.

Quizás no eran el derecho de audiencia para esta brasserie - una comida de cumpleaños para una pareja jugando al golf, pero no era ni romántico, acogedor o muy amable, y en una bastante fría, clínicos y de seguridad, no echoey no imaginar los golfistas sensación que relajado.

Muy decepcionado a todos, la cena era pobre, mal cocida o completamente seco. La carne era duro y no tiene sabor.

Bastante pequeño menú - lo cual es bueno ya que la comida debe ser fresco. Nos quedamos en un paquete de jugadores, así que tenía una opción incluso más pequeñas. La comida es sana y bien preparada. La presentación es nada llamativo, pero probablemente no esperaba eso. Los vinos son muy caros por la calidad y por lo tanto una mala relación calidad-precio.

Popped out for a few drinks it was lovely! The bar had an excellent range of gins. Worth a visit and the views over the golf course were amazing!

Es un lugar bastante difícil de encontrar, sin embargo tanto el viaje y los resultados valen la pena. Encantador restaurante con vistas al campo de golf, buen servicio Princes, la comida aún mejor. No era enorme, pero bien presentado y obviamente con mucho pensamiento dado a mirar y probar. Lo mejor de todo menú almuerzo de 3 platos - 15 libras. 95 - - wow!

Organizar a corto plazo una pausa para el almuerzo para un grupo de 15 ciclistas. El personal nos dio una bienvenida muy cálida y había preparado una mesa dispuestas para todos nosotros. El servicio y la comida excelente menú de bar. Todos nosotros muy felices y para nuestro regreso a refuelled Reculver. Debe repetir pronto.

El chef aquí es realmente creativo hacer ingredientes simples sabor celestial. Si usted está buscando una comida para dos o fiesta familiar podrá disfrutar de la comida aquí.

Great Food, Great Service, Great Place!Highly recommended. One of my favourite places to eat and it just happens to be 15 minutes from where i live, which is even better! If your a golfer then you'll be in heaven, as it also has 3 fantastic 9 hole courses.... 27 holes of pure links golf!

Here is an exceptionally good chef. Excellent by Central London brasserie standards. The service, however, was woeful. That was not the fault of the staff but rather those who supervise them. My wife and I went out to lunch with our son to celebrate his birthday. We were slightly delayed by the M25 traffic and phoned ahead with our exact arrival time. There was nobody on duty in the restaurant. There was nobody on duty in the bar. After a few minutes a lady, who was eating a sandwich in the bar, broke off her lunch and went into the kitchen to chase someone into action. Apart from one couple we were the only people at the brasserie for lunch. I even had to chase down someone in the adjoining bar to take my money after lunch. The extraordinary thing is that the quality of the cooking and presentation are to the very highest standards. The prices for the fixed 2 or 3 course meals are exceptionally good value. The pheasant terrine to start was excellent. The cod main course was, according to both my son and my wife, fabulous and my beef shin was beyond good. The warm strawberry soufflé was the best I have had for a very long time. My son was in raptures over the chocolate dessert. All in all one of the best meals I have had in England for quite a long time. Why on earth spoil it by inadequate staff training. I do stress that this was not the fault of the young people working there. They were charming and friendly – they just need a little training and/or supervision.

Our group of four had a great meal here after a day playing Royal St Georges and Princes. Really good food, enjoyed by all!

Apart from experiencing one of England's outstanding golf courses at Princes GC ,what differentiated this as one special golf destination ,was the wonderful surprise to enjoy the excellent cuisine presented by Chef Ricky Smith . Friendly and excellent service standards delivered by all the team - fabulous menu choice. Thank you.

We visited the brasserie on the bay at Sandwich for lunch yesterday - 2 courses £12.95, 3 courses £15.95. The meal was outstanding with friendly service in beautiful surroundings. We did not have a starter but pheasant terrine with homemade chutney or seared scollops with black pudding sounded lovely. We both had wild mallard which consisted of two melt in your mouth breast portions and a small confit leg - which sat on large pearl barley, curly kale, assorted mushrooms and pancetta, all in a most wonderful jus. This was followed by the best ever apricot soufflé with elderflower sorbet. They hit Christmas menus for both lunch and dinner in December but prices are still extremely reasonable. Make this a place to visit - it overlooks sea and golf course with lovely lounge with wood burner, sofas and papers/magazines where you order your food before going in to the beautiful restaurant. If you want bar snacks in the lounge instead the choice is plentiful- triple cooked chips are wonderful!

We used our gourmet card and were told we had to have the 3 course meal but they omitted to tell us we can only use the gourmet card on the main course even though it was a 3 course set menu. They therefore charged us for dessert and starter. We have never experienced this before after 10 years of using the Gourmet Club card and felt cheated.I had the cheese as dessert and it was so dry it was inedible.

One of our frequent places to eat, especially when we are in the mood for fish and chips, which is always good. We have tried a couple of other fair-to-middling meals here, but we always go back to the fish and chips. Love going on a beautiful day so we can sit outside the Brasserie and watch the golfers. Service friendly and attentive; Saul does a great job! There's a toll road to get here, but just tell the attendant that you're eating at the golf course and he'll let you through.

After driving from Canterbury and ringing in the morning for information about the place we arrived and were turned away at the door being told that they were not taking people as there was a tournament on.Perhaps it might be nice to let people know that your not open either when someone says in the morning that they will be coming there later or on the website.

We had sunday lunch here and were surprised to find we were the only diners for most of the meal as it was very good and deserved better attendance. The location is a bit remote but well worth the journey with scenic views over the sea and the golf course. Service and food quality were both very good. We would eat here again.

I took a party of 11 golfers for a private dinner at The Brasserie on the Bay and was fortunate to be looked after by a delightful girl studying at St Andrews University. The staff had sent a menu in advance and so all courses had been pre-booked. Great that there were no errors but the system of allocating selections to each person worked well for our 70+ age group. Starters all good but the main courses were outstanding, especially rump of Romney Marsh lamb, gnocchi, pan roasted grey mullet and the star of the night, an incredible chateaubriand. The beef was medium rare as requested, very tender and served in huge quantities. This was a very good meal and everyone also enjoyed their Full English Breakfast with fried bread on request and superb local sausages. Fully recommended and our party will be booking for 2017 as soon as possible.

Lovely location, quiet and scenic. Good service from attentive staff. Good food with a twist. We sat outside over looking the golf course, very nice. Will go back.

We have been here a number of times and I cannot fault any aspect of it. The food is wonderful, the service excellent and the surrounding area magnificent.Although the Brasserie is not easy to find it will really be worthwhile when you arrive. You need to go through a toll, but if you are going to the Brasserie on the Bay you will not have to pay.There is a 2 or 3 course lunch menu which is very reasonably priced,and although the drinks are fairly expensive you can purchase a bottle of wine from about £18. As a vegetarian I don't often find an interesting choice on menus but this place is the exception. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

This secluded location is within the Princes Golf Club in Sandwich. Access is via a private road, where you need to tell nice man on gate that you are going to dine otherwise you are charged to enter the area. The road winds round the course and turns along the seafront of the English Channel at Sandwich Bay. Plenty of parking. The Brasserie is at the back of the building overlooking the golf course. We went on a Sunday for lunch which was either set menu or bar food. We went for the set menu at 17.50 for 2 courses or 23.50 for 3 courses. I had fresh mackerel to start which was very nice, followed by roast beef cooked to your taste, with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and veg. The portions are big so unfortunately we never got to the sweets. Staff were pleasant and efficient, surroundings are modern and there is a log burned which I guess is lit in winter. I would have no hesitation in going back and am sure I will a great experience an hidden gem!There hotel attached and the venue can be hired for weddings or special occasions.

I have eaten here several times before and have always been very impressed by the food and service. This time we stayed overnight, enjoyed a bar meal- as we had eaten lunch earlier in France- and breakfast.Rooms, service, cuisine and welcome were impeccable. We will certainly return.

Excellent and creative. Had not booked (or played golf) but still accommodated us. Nice situation looking over the golf course.Previous visits also very good, really enjoyed the tasting menu

My partner and I stayed at the lodge for a little get away, we ate in the restaurant both evenings and where absolutely blown away! Service was great, the staff where so friendly and welcoming and no request was too much for them. Being Gluten Free, dishes on the Table D'hôte menu where adapted for me. I had Nespresso coffee rubbed beef one evening which was cooked to perfection! There was lots to choose from on both menus, and exceptional value for money. We will definitely travel from Canterbury again just to come and eat out here!

Thoroughly impressed by The Brasserie on the Bay, offering genuinely interesting yet unpretentious food. The textures of Wild Garlic dish was executed perfectly, wild garlic pannacotta shouldn't work but it was packed with flavour, and the pickled garlic leaf had the perfect amount of acidity to cut through the richness of the pannacotta. I had the chicken with asparagus, Pomme Boulangere and Salsify to follow, and for someone who never orders chicken at a restaurant the balance of flavour with delicate yet not over-the-top plating made for a surprisingly delicious main course. How they can afford to produce food of this quality at a cost of £12.95 for 2 courses to the diner is beyond me. Will be returning very soon and I'm intrigued to keep up with the progress of an obviously very exciting chef. Brilliant.

Every course was delicious. The food was exceptional and would highly recommend. Service was excellent and the staff know the menu well. Definitely worth a visit.

Very friendly service and very accommodating. The food was beautifully prepared and an absolute pleasure to eat. Am looking forward to visiting again soon.

Was here (for the fourth time) just before Xmas for dinnerI wondered if there had been a change in the kitchen : it used to be good modern bistro cooking by someone who knew his stuff.Not this timeThe starters looked familiar. The mains were a fish dish plus roast turkey - it was just before Xmas- and "roast fillet of beef", which I chose.What came was a large helping of sliced roast beef. It was emphatically not fillet. I think it was topside and rather tough. The vegetables were undercooked. Puddings were dull and featured a lot of ice creamNo professional chef would allow a menu to be presented offering fillet and serve another cut of beef. Either it is sloppy or incompetent or just plain stupid.Did I complain? I was a guest, so I did not. But I won't go back

We went to The Brasserie for lunch during the week but unfortunately we were the only people there. Lovely setting and would be even better in the summer. Food was very good and reasonably priced. We will return

just had a gorgeous meal with my boyfriend. steak was perfect, staff were attentive and incredibly friendly. 100% worth the journey. I would recommend to anyone! thank you to all of the staff for making our night wonderful. we will be back

We have been a number of times and they never disappoint with interesting and tasty food. The setting of Sandwich Bay is a bonus. Thoroughly recommend.

From the start we were greeted by a pleasant and attentive receptionist. Who proceeded to direct us to the lounge area to relax and have a drink. The waitress took our order and took us to the table and the meal was excellent. The restaurant was well laid out, very pleasant and lovely and warm. There are usually faults to find everywhere however not here, the overall bill was inexpensive which was an added bonus.

Met friends for lunch here last week. Had a great meal, friendly staff that nothing was to much trouble. We all went for the beef, it was very tasty, one of our ladies being a bit fussy but she loved it and we all cleared our plates. The lemon soufflé was to die for as was the chocolate fondant! It was a lovely leisurely lunch, Would deffinatley be back.

We had an amazing dinner in the Brasserie while staying at the Lodge last week. The quail and shallot tartlet in particular was memorable. Fine dining indeed.

We were a group of four golfers playing at princes. Rooms at the lodge we're great. Food and service we couldn't fault. Very good value.

Our party of 14 golfers dined in the first floor private room having selected our individual menu choices on arrival. A team of 3 girls provided very good service delivering the food and replenishing the wine. It was a most convivial evening with some really good dishes such as the rare fillet of beef served in large pieces with delicious vegetables. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal which whilst (understandably not haute cuisine) represented very good value for money. No hesitation to recommend this restaurant and lodge.

We came across this place by accident as we hadn't realised there isn't anything else other than the golf courses at Sandwich Bay! Wish we had known that you forego the 'entrance fee' to the private estate if you are eating at the Lodge! We had lunch in the bar from a good menu choice which was well prepared and presented. Not expensive for the setting - thoroughly enjoyed it.

We recently had our wedding reception here and it was absolutely perfect! The staff were so friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The manager, Eimear, was great from the first time we contacted her and she ensured that we had the most amazing day. The brasserie is beautiful and it was the perfect setting for our intimate meal. Every guest commented on how wonderful the food was and a number of guests even said it was the best meal they had ever eaten. From starters, to mains, to desserts, every course was beautifully presented and delicious. I honestly cannot recommend this place enough. If I could give them 6 stars, I would! Thank you for making our day so special. We will definitely return on our next visit to Galway, in fact some of our guests visited again the following day and said the food was equally as delicious!

Had a family lunch today at this place. Having visited many times in the past and enjoyed the wonderful location and great staff in the bar, today's experience was bizarre. Having arranged a table which the staff were keen to organise in whichever configuration suited us and take our orders while enjoying a drink in the bar, the food was mediocre to say the least. The beef quality was very poor and cooked to match. When asked if there were any vegetables to compliment the pork dish, the waitress returned with 2 raw carrots. When we had finished the meal some more beef turned up of a similar quality just under cooked. What really frustrated us was the effort of the charming hannah to see if our two youngest might have child portions to be told in no uncertain terms that they only did one size of meal! So not good food and not a family restaurant, massively overpriced and thoroughly disappointing.

This is the first time we've eaten at The Lodge. The Brasserie wasn't open for the evening meal when we went at 5 pm, so we ate at the adjacent Bar. Attentive service. Comfortably posh surroundings. Nice views of the Green, with golfers passing by. Food was excellent, from the fish and chips which my friend ate, to the sea bass which I ate. Desert was excellent. We will definitely return.Note: You have to drive through Sandwich Bay Estates to get to The Lodge. At the entrance to the Estates is a manned toll gate. Just tell the attendant, if he is there, that you are going to The Lodge to eat, and he will let you through without paying the usual fee.

A very nice lunch of sea bass with decent wine after a round of golf at the adjoining Princes GC. I'm looking forward to lunching again after future golf rounds at this excellent links.

visited last Sunday for a meal with my partner ,long wait for food when it arrived it was under cooked ,had to send it back,will not be visiting again

This restaurant is in a remote location but it's definitely worth the effort of driving there. Had 2 course set Lunch menu for £12.95, extremely high quality food, superb service and nice scenery if you are lucky to get a table by one of many windows. The only down side was the price of beer, my pint of Bombardier was over £4. TIP: You don't have to pay at the toll if you are going to this place or if you do, The Brasserie will refund you.

Staff were excellent, had high expectations but food was very disappointing.Starter was very poor and main was quite cold.

Went there midweek for a meal as a group of 4 to celebrate a 60th birthday. We were a bit non plussed to discover that we were the only diners that evening. What amazing service, we were seater on comfortable sofas by a log fire for a pre dinner drink and to choose and order our food from the small but appealing menu. Lovely restaurant , it was a shame that it was night time because the views must be amazing, will definitely return. The food was lovely, the service impeccable. we ended the evening back by the fire for coffee and petit fours. Couldn't have asked for more!

An oasis by the sea, we had an intimate birthday lunch here, outstanding in every respect. Great location, delicious food, staff went out of their way to make us comfortable and special - well done!

19 of us celebrated a big birthday at the brasserie fantastic food and service nothing was too much trouble yanick and his team made the evening flow seamlessly . The new chef gave us amazing food thank you very much we all had a fantastic evening

Hard place to find, if not visiting Sandwich Bay.Facing the Golf, small gastronomique restaurant, offering a good value menu for your money.Will definitely come back for more, but the restaurant should face the sea.

Booked well in advance.....turned up on the day to learn that the chef was unavailable (shades of Fawlty Towers Gourmet Evening). As we threatened to leave, a Table d'Hote menu was hastily put together (two starters, two mains, one dessert...no veggie option) which bore little resemblance to the website menu. We've been several times before and food has been quite skilfully done, but today it was a total shambles. Waited ages to be served the starters (which were very average).....waited even more ages for the main courses, but left before they were served. Couldn't wait any longer. It was obviously chaotic in the kitchen. We will never go back to this disaster of a restaurant. They've had their chances to get it right, but it's been gradually going downhill. It might be OK for bar snacks for golfers who've spent too much time at the 19th hole. But if you want to eat well, don't go to this place.

This was the start of my Birthday celebration week. And what a start. The staff were a delight, nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious, one of the best meals I have ever had. So much so I called the Chef out to congratulate him. My guest's were impressed too. We will definitely be back. An absolute bargain 3 courses for £32.50.

Als ik negen bolletjes kon invullen, dan deed ik dat. Hier moet je zijn voor een verrassend menu. Een chef met bijzonder creatieve gerechten en management dat een eventuele vergissing direct en meer dan adequaat oplost.

Our foursome spent a few days playing golf in the area. My research on nice places to eat wasn't long but the 2 AA rosettes convinced me to try The Brasserie. Nice menu, good service, attractive views, very nice food, good value. What else do you want?Michael F

Couldn't fault anything. Amazing setting, great service, lovely food, good bottle of wine. If you are in sandwich it's worth a trip out!

Dinner was of high standard with quality presentation. Breakfast too was good quality. Whilst dinner menu was not extensive the reasons why became apparent as soon as our selections had been served.

Booked here as a treat for my Mum. Booking was hassle free. On arrival was greeted by a vert attentive waitress and was shown to a perfect table by the window with beautiful views across the golf course and putting green. We had the menu of the day @ £23 for 3 courses. Food was served promptly and i must say was beautiful. Starter: Pressed terrine of foie grasMain: Fillet of Salmon (mum had Roast Guinea Fowl)Sweet: Inverted Lemon Tart (mum had Cheese Board)Washed down with a bottle of fizz @ £21.00Maybe a little on the high side, but we left happy and content and will return.

Haven't been here before and have now been twice in the same week. both times at lunchtime for table d'hote menu (a la carte menu is a little steep for my pocket). Great meals and great service both times. Portions don't look very satisfying but on both occasions I left the restaurant pleasantly full and was still full by the evening. Lovely seasoning and flavour combinations throughout the courses. Special mention must go to the charming waitress who checked and double-checked everything for me with real good grace (I am coeliac and need a strict gluten free diet and have to be really fussy about it). She suggested alternatives and everything was served correctly. Coeliacs return to restaurants in which they have confidence ... and bring their friends too. I was a little surprised that the panoramic view faced inland to the golf course rather than the sea, but perhaps golfers like looking at other golfers? I'm sure it's not because the builders had the plans upside down! We ate in the restaurant but barsnacks are also available and the burger and chips I saw looked appetising and hearty. I won't hesitate to recommend it and I'll go back with visiting friends as soon as possible. I think it is an adults place, maybe doesn't lend itself to restless children.

We went in in for a coffee as we had seen it advertised and wanted to check it out. It is very smart, classy and the menu was very good. There is a nice patio area for a sunny day and we will be going back for lunch.

We spent one night staying at the Lodge at Princess Golf Club. We went for the Table d'hôtel menu. A great choice the selection was all tempting, had salmon for starters, then bass, and a soufflé all cooked to perfection. The staff where attentive and efficient. We will be coming back and would strongly recommend the restaurant to everyone great food great value, thank you

We have just returned from lunch at The Brasserie,.My goodness what a delight.....totally unexpected,We arrived to very attentive service thank you Stacey......a lovely bottle of white wine served while we chose from the menu to celebrate my husbands birthday with friends.A lovely table...ok not as close to the course but maybe a good thing as my husband is a golfer,he would probably be telling them how to play!The starters were delicious 2 mushroom risotto 2 Ham Terrines both delicious..One Guinea Fowl & 3 Sea Bass all beautifully presented & very good.As it was my husbands birthday & they remembered all through out the meal & presented him with a sweet chocolate cupcake with a candle.........at least there were' nt 65 candles !!!As for puds lemon tart plus very yummy one of us said she would have like it more lemony but it is an individual taste.but it overall we loved it.Service was excellent, we cannot fault a thing it was a great lunch excellent value for money,, We will all definitely return

We chose to celebrate my birthday with lunch at The Lodge at Prince's Golf Club, Sandwich Bay. This was our third visit. We were welcomed by our waitress on arrival. Our three course meal was superb. It was beautifully presented, pictures on a plate, and was delicious. We thought it was excellent value for money.The ambiance of the restaurant was just right, the background music appropriate and not intrusive. The setting is very pleasant, overlooking the golf course and away from the hustle and bustle of everyday business. We have never been disappointed with the food served at The Brasserie; it's always a pleasure to go there and there's no problem car parking.The Palmers

This was such a surprise. We had been told that the food was good - but my word, it was beyond good, it was fabulous! We have eaten in 6 of the top 10 restaurants in California and two of the top 10 restaurants in America and this equaled if not surpassed them. Go there for a special occassion, and relax and enjoy - don't rush, it's not a place for a quick lunch. The staff treats you like royalty, nothing is too much for them to do to help make this an experience you will remember. For what you get the price is NOT TOO EXPENSE!!! Go and enjoy a true dining experience.

Our third time here, this time with two friends who hadn't been before. It was such a relaxing afternoon with good service, drinks in the lounge, superb food and coffees. Well worth spending the time here in the afternoon for the excellent cusine,wine,service and ambience.

Visited last summer and a very pleasant experience indeed. Excellent service and a good ambiance in delightful surroundings. Food good and a reasonable wine list.

Went with friends and had the taster menu. All six courses were innovative and beautifully presented. Quantities were just right and we all felt comfortably full at the end of the meal. However, thought that the price of the house wine was a tad expensive.

I feel I have to write a review of this outstanding restaurant, however I feel if i tell everyone then I may not get a booking again its that good! I have eaten here a large number of times at this restaurant and they never stop amazing me with the style and quality of the food. The most recent was a a tasting menu. I wont go into what was on the menu as it could spoil it for others but safely to say it was on of the best meals I have had in my life and I have been to many restaurants in the world, many of which have Michelin stars including one where a chef swears a lot! The service by all he staff here is fantastic and a big shout must go out to Gareth. If you love food then don't bother to go to London you need to go here!

What a Chef!!! We booked for the tasting menu for lunch last week and were blown away by thefabulous food, artistic presentation and combined flavours which were so amazing we did not want each course to finish. Having eaten at various starred restaurants this venue far surpassesany of them (including Gordon Ramsay at the Savoy) We have booked at the Brasserie on various occasions and must also compliment the staff at every level nothing is a problem and service always with a smile. Please somebody in the award industry ensure this chef is recognised for his unbelievable talent and valuable contribution to the Brasserie on the Bay.

I have eaten at the lodge on 3 different occasions. The first experience I had was for my father in laws birthday where we sat out all day in the beautiful sunshine, looking across the gorgeous views of the golf course. The food was amazing and the service 10/10. My partner and I have been back for lunch twice and we just love this place! Location is beautiful and everything about this place ticks all the correct boxes! Such amazing food for great priced menu! We will be back soon with friends:)

This is a follow-up to my review of 8 Jan 2014. Four of us lunched here today, Feb 10. Glad to say that the standard of this meal was on a par with those we had enjoyed here pre-Christmas. Flavours and presentation excellent. Very friendly and pleasant atmosphere. We were very grateful to chef for the requested soufflés. However, for the area, I believe the increased price of £21.50 is flying pretty close to the maximum most people would pay. Much as I adore fine cuisine, I wouldn't pay more for lunch. Thanks again for a most enjoyable meal.

My husband and I have eaten here on a number of occasions, including New Year's Eve and have always thoroughly enjoyed our meals. We have eaten in a number of Michelin restaurants in France and this restaurant is far superior. The food is consistently good and the presentation is fantastic. We have also always had excellent service. All of these points make is want to return on a regular basis. Many thanks to everyone.

Excellent fine dining experience with exceptional food and service to celebrate our daughters 21st. We will definitely come again.

To celebrate our Silver Wedding Anniversary I wanted somewhere slightly different and having been here a couple of times before, I thought the setting and food would certainly fit the bill.I had arranged a dozen friends to meet us and surprise my wife. As we walked into the bar we were greeted by all our friends who duly surprised my wife. They had already put out excellent canapés while we waited for our meal to be cooked.We were shown to the dining room, which has been improved since our last visit, with sofas around the fireplace. Starters were excellent, then the Fillet steak for main, was mouth watering and beautifully presented. The dessert; the Clementine soufflé, one of the best I have ever eaten, it was so good I ordered a second and the chef was only too pleased to make another which was even better than the first. WE had the place to ourselves and it prove to be a wonderful evening. finished of with surprising my wife by reserving the best room in the Lodge for the night.

Three of us had lunch here Tues Jan 7th. Our starters were of the usual tip-top standard and utterly delicious. The mains were disappointing though, and we therefore unusually skipped dessert. Two of us ordered the seared sea bass; one the beef. I got the impression that Chef might have been short on sea bass that day, as it looked as if one small fillet had been cut across to make two rather mean halves. The beef consisted of just two cubes of meat - and not huge showy pieces . Also, the prices have now increased, so £21.50 for 3 courses. I was a little surprised at this because I had specifically asked what the lunch time prices were when I booked, and the young lady in question confirmed the PRE-Christmas prices to me.Whilst one fully appreciates the skill and delicacy of fine cuisine - we do, and have both dined and lunched here at least half a dozen times in the last quarter of 2013 - these plates were a let-down in both taste and quantity. This is not YET a Michelin starred restaurant. The balance between pricing and meal quality is crucial and has to be finely attuned to the area in which the restaurant is located. We felt taste and quantity, which must always outweigh presentation and aspiration, were moving out of kilter with the new prices. We'll visit again just to be fair, but unless the next meal is back to the usual, we'll be voting accordingly. Sorry for the slightly negative feedback, but we feel sure that you would want to know.

We decided to hold our Christmas party here on the 7th December this year.we were a party of 14 and our table was absolutely georgous,laid out with Christmas crackers and a party gift box on each setting containing balloons and poppers etc,all courtesy of the staff.then we get onto the food,well!! What can I say.....it was all absolutely fabulous from start to finish,we could not fault one little thing.the service was perfect from the moment we arrived,food was served quickly and the atmosphere was stunning.definatley booking up for next year already.....

Booked here for our anniversary choosing their tasting menu which was a real delight,every course amazing. The whole thing from start to finish was an experience we will not forget, there`s good food then there's the food we ate at the brasserie completely in a class of its own. The chef is a real genius, michelin star food, can't praise enough can't wait for our next visit.

We made a mistake on our booking but were fitted in. Perhaps due to our error the service was actually very slow an hour to main. The food was very very good but for 2 of our party the main was not piping hot and we did not have time for desert. The vegetable portion were one micro carrot one micro parsnip and 4 square centimetres of lettuce do left a little hungry. Great location very friendly staff and would go again as maybe our fault.

Absolutely flawless! Service, food, drink, atmosphere. Thoroughly enjoyed everything!For anyone who hasnt yet had the delight of the brasserie, your missing out.

Although the location of The Lodge is somewhat remote, it is definitely worth the drive - you will not be disappointed. We had the three course table d'hote menu, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The food was amazing and very reasonably priced, the service was faultless and the environment relaxed. When we arrived we ordered our drinks at the bar and took a seat in the lounge area, our drinks, and canapes were then brought over to us. This was a very nice touch, and made the evening that little bit more special. We would highly recommend this restaurant, so much so, that we have booked to go again in a few weeks time!!

Four of us very much enjoyed Sunday lunch at the Brasserie. The food, presented in the nouvelle cuisine style, was very tasty and a joy to behold. The service was also very good. Add the modern fixtures and decor and the Brasserie provides a completely relaxed and enjoyable dining experience. We local residents in Sandwich are so fortunate in having such a wide choice of very good restaurants in the town and the Brasserie is a welcome addition to making Sandwich into a culinary mecca in south-east Kent.

We have had a delicious breakfast here. My husband and i had scrambled eggs on toast with salmon. It was fabulous and great value for money. Would strongly recommended.

We thought we would try this restaurant after seeing an advert in Kent Life. A mid week lunch with friends turned out to be a great eating experience.This quite location between the golf course and the sea is a perfect setting, if the sun had been shining it would have been a bonus, but the rain didn't dampen our enthusiasm for each imaginative course. Every plate was a joy to the eye, a joy to eat. Exquisite flavours, from each well thought out plate of food. A real feast for the taste buds.Many thanks to the chief and the friendly,attentive staff who made us feel very welcome. We eat out very often & we all agreed this was one of our best experiences. Will certainly visit again. ..

The Lodge is designed for groups of golfing guys who like a good feed. The food is fine dining for those after an occasion. Sadly the two do not mix. The room is drab and noisy, which doesn't help when the groups of 8 guys need to hear each other across the table. A good meal but better to be had in Deal and no £13ew taxi.

It was sad when the old Prince's clubhouse was allowed to fall in to disrepair, so to enjoy a lovely meal in the recently refurbished Edwardian building was a double joy. Highly recommended by friends, we arrived for lunch on a Monday, a beautiful warm, calm day and were met by welcoming staff in the bar. We elected to eat on the terrace, overlooking one of the greens and after a wait that allowed us enough time to enjoy our drinks and the ambience, lunch was served.I asked for the smoked eel risotto, followed by rare beef with cep mushrooms. My wife had fish and chips. That sums up this venue very well: it caters for all in an easy, relaxed way with no pretension.The food was excellent, the service friendly and, my dear, the dessert! A deconstructed Bannofee pie: banana sorbet, fudge sauce and a panna cotta in a small glass churn topped with caramel. Wow!With tea and coffee, the bill was just North of 50 GBP (sorry, US keyboard) for two.I can't praise this venue too highly and with fixed price menus for two or three courses the value is terrific: "I'll be back!"

the best meal i have had here so far was saturday lunch on the 14th of sep.wonderful smoked beef starter, then rump of beef main (i like beef!).and a great cheeseboard to finish.(they gave me 3 bits of bread as i didnt fancy biscuits).£16.50 for three courses is great value? i think generally it is here .yes the portions are smaller than most places but they are skillfully made ,so it works out about right .only gripe was my partners pork belly main was miniscule!! half the size of my beef main!this i just dont understand as pork belly is surely still cheaper to buy than rump of beef?the pork main would have weighed about the same as my beef starter!

Loved the setting and food tasty and well presented. Nouvelle cuisine so don't expect massive portions. Staff very obliging, nothing too much trouble. Hearty breakfast, not buffet style, set us up for our mornings golf.

I would very much like an established fine dining restaurant in Sandwich and the brasserie seems the best hope. We often eat at the Marquis which is normally excellent but they were fully booked so we gave the lunch menu at the brasserie a go. For a start £16.50 for three courses on a Saturday is a bargain. The building and access are a little disappointing. From the private entrance to the road it seems an age before you find the non-descript building housing the brasserie. Inside it feels like a David Lloyd gym. Staff seemed pleasant and we were set a place in the bar area. The starters we opted for were the potted salmon and the eel risotto. Both were excellent. The salmon was an unusual mix of ingredients but for me was delicious. For mains I had the beef cooked rare and my daughter had the lamb. The beef was very pleasant. Not sure the mushrooms were quite right but still very good. My daughters lamb was great but the gravy a little watery making the fondant potatoe a little dull. I really enjoyed the panna cotta desert and my wife loved the white chocolate parfait. The latter being the better in my opinion. If you can ignore the annoying drive and the slightly sterile surroundings this really could be a success. It will come down to how much the locals embrace it and I hope they do. I will go back soon I try the dinner menu and see how that compares.