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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

We went to The hoof as we heard good feedback about this place. Lovely friendly service from the staff, we didn’t book so we just walked in. Got served drinks straightaway. The starters was good and well presented, me and my husband both had steaks...for mains that were cooked perfect. We didn’t have dessert. It was all good but I wish they did garlic bread🤣.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

First time and last here. Start with the place was cold sat by the door. Very squashed place. Food came out cold overpriced wasn't value for money by any means. Staff young but friendly lacked experience. By far better places to eat. Didn't pay for...the meal. And won't recommend this place...More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 26 October 2023 via mobile

Lovely food and beautiful inside. Great gluten free options, daughter had the burger with the gluten free bun and gluten free chips and I enjoyed the autumn soft tacos. Also dog friendly which was a pleasant surprise (always a challenge on holiday with a coeliac...and a dog!). Would definitely come back, very friendly staff as well.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 16 October 2023

Staff were very happy to have me eating here alone. Main veg burger unavailable but good alt. Thanks

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 13 October 2023 via mobile

A beautiful little restaurant with the most friendly and attentive service from the waiting staff. Although a little on the expensive side, the food was lovely. The staff tonight were a real credit to the restaurant and the chef was superb. Will definitely visit again.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 5 October 2023

With one notable exception, the service from the waitresses was useless. The atmosphere ruined by Elephants thundering up and downstairs in lead shoes and furniture being dragged across the wooden floors piercing the am ience with screeching wood. And that's before the food arrived: tasteless...linguine and their chef clearly doesn't know the difference between blue and medium when it comes to cooking steak. Never again. Go the The Vine in Tenterden instead where they know how hospitality should look and create delicacies as delightful as their ambience for far less money!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 29 September 2023

Fantastic tasty food, excellent service from the staff, given the problems they were having with water shortages in the town. I had one of their specials from a board on the wall, a lamb burger - which was actually a double patty, boyfriend had a...chicken burger, but they do more food than just burgers! Lots to choose from their menu. both our meals were cooked perfectly ,didn’t have to wait long either. But weren’t rushed to finish them which was great. They don’t take bookings, it’s walk-in only - Great little restaurant, lovely ambience - highly recommend a visit here! 5* !!!!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 13 September 2023

Being Ceoliac I was very nervous about eating out - I have been glutened a couple of times by restaurants. This was amazing! A fabulous choice, knowledgeable staff and very reassuring. The meal was to die for. I will be back

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 7 September 2023

Really delicious burger, lovely fries and nice, welcoming waitresses. We both had burgers, so can’t comment on the steaks but def worth the money for burgers! Delicious ‘banoffee coupe’ for pudding. Nice, cheaper option in rye too, as some places are very fancy! This is...still lovely though.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 6 September 2023

Mixed review unfortunately. Food and general service was very good. Prices are far too high. £29.50 for a ribeye that was slightly over cooked. It was a 28dc hot day and walking into the restaurant it was even hotter. My toddler who has sensory issues...became very irritated very quickly and I kept popping outside with him to cool down. Staff explained why they couldn’t have air conditioning but much to my disappointment and disgust, half way through our dinner I spotted a fan behind the bar that the staff were huddled behind. Now I appreciate it’s also hot for the staff but they were not rushed off their feet and as far as our party were concerned the fan should have been on the bar circulating around the small hot restaurant. Especially as it was a young toddler with sensory and special needs who was suffering the most.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 30 August 2023

My ‘Hoof’ burger was a delicious, perfectly cooked (medium rare) and fresh-tasting burger. On it and in the side salad were the home-made pickles - thinly mandolined lengths of cucumber - in a very light vinegar. On the burger was also a big, fresh, ripe...beefsteak tomato and some fresh salad leaves. On the side were chips of a beautiful fresh tasting potato and not too greasy. (Proper Heinz Ketchup in bottles rather than packets!) Pretty close to a perfect burger - and I’m American and have had quite a few! My only gripe was that the brioche bun (although delicious) wasn’t warm and toasted which would have perfected the meal.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 24 August 2023 via mobile

We had excellent service from Katie! Not only did she accommodate our group of 8 as walk in customers, she got our orders through to the kitchen before it closed. We enjoyed the rib eye steak and Tyson Bull burger. Service with big smiles. Would...recommendMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 24 August 2023 via mobile

The food was nice but EXTREMELY OVERPRICED. I paid 21£ for a bowl of pasta with a few bits of chicken. It is literally london prices and not suited for the locals. ( I did not realise the pasta was so expensive as the server...asked me if i wanted chicken and it added an extra 5£ on to the meal)More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 22 August 2023

I went for lunch with a few of my friends for a meal at around 2 ish and may I say is this place meant to be a second hooters? One of the staff was in a short black dress, which may I add you...could see everything which wasn’t the most comforting whilst having our meal and then followed by another girl with a short crop top.I’m sorry but we spoke to another couple where we was staying and they said the exact same about the servers clothing choices, so not me just complaining. Other than the dress code! The food was to die for and made us all fully stuffed for the day and night ahead and was perfect portions for the prices. I fully recommend the hoof, but also recommend a readjustment of what is suitable to be wearing waitressing people.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 20 August 2023 via mobile

We stayed in Rye at lovely Jeakes House for 4 nights and ate at Hoof on 2. Delightful young staff, good food and good value for money. A must go with young families etc

Date of visit: August 2023
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Hoof is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 3.5