The best restaurants in River Medway South East

Early delivery worked well for me. However wrong item was delivered with I tried to address with Restaurant but no luck

After reading the reviews I thought what an amazing surprise for afternoon for mothers days, we was then met with disappointment from the get go, food and service was inadequate, we was later apologised to for being understaffed which from my experience working in the industry myself is no excuse, we was further laughed at by a member of staff when we was asked what it was they could do to help improve our day, because of the disrespect alone we was met with today we will not be returning.

We had a wonderful Impromptu lunch here today — the food was excellent and service was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Started w tuna tataki, followed by halibut in a delicious miso sauce w black rice. Lovely w local Kent wine. Highly recommend!

We had such a difficult morning, just stopped for a coffee and ended trying their Red lentil soup (yummy) Cake and coffee. Really enjoyed. Staff were very friendly and kind. Fixed my day. Definitely recommend it.

Saturday 8th March 2025 This real ale micro pub in Rochester tonight served 4 real ales straight from the barrell The pub had a great 7 of people you felt comfortable being amongst There were great people/owners behind the bar The real ales were superb, and the place was a superb, easy-going place to drink in Keep up the good work all involved

Great food, will definitely order again

Lovely place to grab a quick drink and bite to eat. Always friendly staff and the food is always really good.

SMOQE is an absolute gem on Rochester High Street. From the moment you step inside, you can tell this place is something special. The restaurant is spotlessly clean with an amazingly designed interior, and the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. Clare and John are so attentive and created such a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere perfect for a Sunday afternoon meal. The menu boasts a fantastic selection of food options, catering to all tastes. Their focus on great produce really shines through. I opted for the Korean chicken salad, and it was a perfectly balanced meal with the right amount of everything! My partner tried the Smoqe and bacon burger and it was cooked to perfection. We also had a side of slaw and cajun fries, which again, were great. The portion sizes are incredibly generous. The drinks selection is also excellent, offering a variety of choices. It’s clear that they prioritise quality in everything they do. Overall, SMOQE provides an exceptional dining experience. The combination of delicious food, friendly service, and a clean, inviting atmosphere makes it a must-visit in Rochester. I can't wait to return and try more of their menu. Five stars without a doubt! Thank you so much for a great meal we will be back.

Tasty Food, great atmosphere. The Nkwobi is top notch 👌

Whenever we have dined in, the food has been great. Did a take-away this time and was very disappointed by the quality of the kebabs. They were over cooked and full of fat! The sides were great as always, but we were very let down by our mains. Was not expecting this from Taze.

Late and cold food. This place has gone downhill.

Original review below from 2017, sadly as of Nov 2023 now seems to be closed. Facebook showed closure as of July but hours not updated. Wasn't open on a Saturday afternoon/evening when we visited. Fantastic hospitality, great beers. need to come back to try the food!

We used them for our daughter's birthday party on a sunday ordered the family bucket the whole team was amazing (sana and ajay) very helpful in accommodating they open early for our order and the food was very tasty (spicy wings were a Hit with my family kept asking for more) if we ever go back to Chatham definitely eating in. Thank you to the owner Tahir for taking extra care for our order and the free cheesecake for the birthday girl she was extremely happy.

Delicious food and staff couldn’t be more charming and professional. A must try 🩷🍔

Brilliant venue, lovely staff, very welcoming.