The best restaurants in Swale South East

Great meal and service. Booked last minute but just as well we did as restaurant full. There was a very big group in but this did not change the amazing service we had from Aiden who was in his own at front of house but did an amazing job . What a treat to see a young lad working so hard to keep the customers happy. Food was great and good value. Highly recommend.

As usual, our visit to The Dove was an excellent experience. The menu had a good choice of items, with Venison at the top of the list for fantastic quality and presentation. The staff, led by Will and Sophie, were very attentive, responding well to customer requests and anticipating likes and dislikes. It was quite a busy afternoon with only two 'front of house' staff, but Sophie and her assistant provided a well-paced, relaxed ambiance with no undue delays between courses. Long may The Dove's success continue!

We had curry goat and jerk chicken with the rum punch and it did not disappoint. Very tasty food, great portion size and quick and reliable service. Will be ordering again very soon.

We visited on Sunday 25th August as we were staying locally for my wife’s birthday. We arrived shortly after opening, and were warmly greeted, and told to wait by bar. Whilst waiting they added birthday decoration to our table, which was a lovely touch. I booked after reading a gushing write up in a Kent newspaper, and whilst living in Kent my whole life, I had never heard of The Dining Room before this. I had high expectations, but it was a complete surprise for my wife. As we arrived early the restaurant was empty, but then started filling up as the meal went on. The food was incredible - genuinely some of the nicest dishes we have ever had. I had the lamb starter and my wife had the onion bhajis. Both lovely. Main course, I had the fish curry and my wife had the king prawn. Both were lovely, plentiful and very well served. With breads and accompaniments we were both too full for anything. As the food was too good to leave the waitress kindly bagged these for us, which we enjoyed a few hours later. We were very kindly offered a complimentary drink to celebrate also. I’m not often compelled to write a review, but this definitely earned it. Highly recommend visiting if ever nearby, or even fancy the trip out to Leysdown - you won’t be disappointed.

We would have liked to eat here after a lovely walk along the beach but was unable to use the still broken toilets with my young family so continued on to Leysdown, such a shame, perhaps next time when to loo is fixed. Did put me off when I though about were the staff were going......

Chose this place as they do Gluten free. Best Gluten free bread I have ever had out. The service was brilliant, with a teapot, tea cups and sauces and tea plates and the shop is a real delight, with some many lovely things to look at. I will defenately go there again if I am over that way. Higly recommend this place.

Lovely coffee shop, fresh made tuna baguette and a cup of tea for less than £5 us unheard of these days. Friendly staff and nice seating area upstairs

Best Sunday roast, Beef and Pork was soo tender and the vegetables all cooked well. It came out piping hot. The waitresses were very efficient and friendly. Thankyou

Brilliant food Best cafe on island ,cheeky staff 😋 but brilliant and friendly and very clean nothings to much trouble as sometimes we can be a pain ordering different things .

Picked up a takeaway on the spur of the moment. Received a warm welcome and an offer of a cup of tea whilst we waited. Our food was cooked freshly for us. There are lots of really interesting photos of the island to look at while you wait. The cod was chunky and so fresh! Perfect portion size and reasonably priced. We will go here again!

A little gem on a busy road my first visit today with my elderly mum and was made so welcome from an earlier phone call for directions …. Which easy to find So pleased I went excellent food and fantastic valve friendly atmosphere from start to finish I felt like I’d known Nick ( the owner ) and Jackie for years The best bubble and squeak I’ve had in years looking forward to returning soon It may be a small diner but a big personality for a professional business

Went to Saffron with friends on Saturday night, the service was excellent and the food was even better. I am a real curry lover and have tried many many different restaurants and this one would be close to the top. Lovely place for Indian food try it you wont be disappointed.

Wonderful time spent with my wife here for our anniversary. Fantasti, fresh, fish platters. Wine delicious, service impeccable and as plus it is dog friendly too. Next time we want to try their cheese platters.... nearly forgot.... don't miss their Campari Spritz... ! Prices within avarage, given the freshness of all they serve, great value for money !

Always on the look out for a decent Pie & Mash and this café did not disappoint. Great food, friendly service and lovely place. Pies were Moorish. I'm coming back for more.

Lovely service and food. Really good value for money and generous portions. Both had 3 courses & drinks (bought at the bar) for around £60 👍🏻