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This lovely old oyster warehouse has a wonderfully rustic style and comes with a large terrace and a tremendous view towards the estuary. The menu chan...
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Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Seafood, British, Healthy
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront
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Reviewed 6 days ago

Outstanding fresh fish-all our party enjoyed everythng. My only negative is that the chips could have been better the new potatoes were a better option.

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 6 days ago

Wonderful sea food, great views and staff. Don't leave Whitstable without visiting! Oysters perfect. Seating unusual and interesting. Excellent atmosphere.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

The last time we ate at the Oyster House was about fifteen years ago and it was fabulous. Well it’s my pleasure to report that things haven’t changed and the Oyster House is still fabulous. A warm welcome, attentive and cheerful staff and fantastic food!...The Oysters were on another level, the Mackerel and Skate Wing were glorious and the Sticky Toffee, Panna Cotta and the meringue were sensational. Thank you for making us all feel so welcome. Visit this or miss something that is very specialMore

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Very nice place, great location, next to the beach. Friendly staff. Very busy . Bit expensive for what you get . Worth a try

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Good range of good quality seafood dishes in a nice environment along the seashore. Good service. A little pricey I'd say but I suppose you're paying for the location.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

A really good restaurant that serves good quality seafood. All the dishes are well presented and tastes great. We'd definitely will be back.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 5 January 2024 via mobile

Absolutely top class. Beautiful decor and ambiance, sea view, friendly staff, good menu and food way beyond expectations. We have found our new favourite place to eat in Whitstable.

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 3 January 2024

We had a quite extraordinary lunch here. The seafood was mindbendingly fresh and was cooked to perfection. The staff were lovely and the atmosphere was excellent.

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 25 November 2023 via mobile

We were excited to indulge in what this restaurant had to offer, given the reviews. It did not disappoint; they literally knocked our socks off with the treatment of fish. The integrity of the ingredients, the skilled plate compilation were both outstanding. The dining was...home style, comfortable, and with an air of historic whimsy. The staff and service delivery were detailed and attentive, without being over-bearing.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 22 November 2023 via mobile

Had a fantastic visit today, the three staff that looked after us were fantastic. Have been dining here for 20 years and it’s consistently delicious. Highly recommended

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 5 November 2023 via mobile

Visited on our Minimoon Sunday 5th November Fantastic service & beautifully cooked food This restaurant is a must visit We absolutely loved it ❤️

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 29 October 2023

We had a wonderful time in this restaurant. Fabulously fresh sea food and fish - perfect oysters, scallops, mussels and Dover sole. Plenty of well-trained staff who anticipated our needs. Utterly faultless experience.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 28 October 2023

THERE IS NO LOCAL COD and hasn't been for years. Went with friends who were taken in by the bulll***** . Total tourist trap. There are far better places to eat.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 28 October 2023 via mobile

Great place to eat , in a time warp .Had the lemon sole and mackerel both were excellent .The staff were all in the ball just really enjoyed the whole experience

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 23 October 2023

Excellent oysters an Fish!!! Nice flat oysters as a starter delicious ray in a nice location , good service!

Date of visit: October 2023
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The Whitstable Oyster Company is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 3.5
  • Atmosphere: 4