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Seafood, British
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 12 October 2023 via mobile

We visited this restaurant on 5th October for lunch and both decided on the seniors roast lamb, an excellent choice. Plenty of lamb, beautifully cooked accompanied by carrots, cabbage, sweetcorn, peas and broccoli plus roast potatoes, all perfectly cooked and accompanied by a bowl of...mint sauce. Served with a cup of coffee all for the price of £11.99 each! Served by very friendly staff in a clean establishment. 100% recommend this restaurantMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 September 2023 via mobile

Amazing find. We had the most enjoyable meal over the weekend. Myself and hubby had Haddock and Chips, this was definitely the best Haddock and Chips I can ever remember having. Homemade Chips and the freshest tasting fish. Children both had children portions and they...looked a decent size and they both enjoyed them. Son had Cheeseburger and daughter had scampi. Staff were so friendly and helpful too. Can't wait to go back and have fish and chips again. Might even get to try a dessert next time too.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 3 September 2023

Fish was so fresh and the batter crisp and light. Service was very good, been here before and wasn't disappointed once again.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 1 September 2023

After reading all of the positive feedback we thought we would try the food, was we disappointed, I ordered omelette and chips with peas, the chips were luke warm and soggy, the peas were dry and hard, the only thing that was edible was the...omelette. Not an enjoyable experience.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 1 September 2023

Good place to eat. Food cooked to order is good value. Very smart decor, highly rated for fish and chips etc.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 26 August 2023

Found this by looking on trip advisor, it was clean and cosy and seemed to have lots of regulars in there, all ready to recommend. The service was great and quick and food really nice, will definitely go back there again.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 23 August 2023 via mobile

Down on holiday and went for fish and chips in this restaurant, as advertised on a board outside. Not busy, and found a couple of single seat options, either of which would have suited. An older lady came out from the kitchen and told me...off for not having waited at the door to be seated. I apologised and left. Disappointing as a first impression.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 25 June 2023

Had a huge roast dinner including coffee. Then diet coke in a nice tumbler with ice. Really nice. Friendly service. Would definitely return.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 18 June 2023

I have eaten in and mostly have take-away. Food is very good quality, staff are all friendly. The chicken and mushroom pie as a roast dinner is fabulous.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 24 May 2023 via mobile

From start to finish, service was excellent. Food was fresh and tasty, fish and chips best in town. Staff very friendly with a nice touch of humour, made the visit with family from Canada very enjoyable.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 15 April 2023

A beautiful tea shop in the main towny bit of Broadstairs. We only went for desserts but these were very good and served in an efficient and friendly way so we ended up staying for wine etc. Decor is aqua, as might be expected.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 4 March 2023 via mobile

Found this little gem today after doing the escape room around the corner which we had been to for my daughters 9th birthday treat. The food was delicious, freshly prepared and piping hot. The staff were so lovely and when I asked if we could...have the cake we had brought, they took it from me, put the candles on it and came out with music playing all singing happy birthday! They gave us plates, a knife and little pot of cream to have with it. Very reasonably priced and worth every penny. Will definitely go back.❤More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 15 February 2023

We came here for lunch a few days ago. The meals were generally ok and certainly fresh, but the chips were just awful - there was a strange smell coming off them and when I tried them, they tasted of old, rancid frying oil. I...couldn’t eat them at all, neither could my daughter. Such a shame, as the fish we had was very fresh (even if the batter was rather orange!), but without good chips, what’s the point? I appreciate they were home cut chips, and that the cost of cooking oil has rocketed, but you can’t fry in old oil that leaves this kind of a taste, without spoiling the rest of the meal. Really wanted to love this place given all the reviews and its history, but sadly won’t be going back.More

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

We were looking for somewhere to have Sunday lunch after our walk. We’ve been to Aqua 43 before for great fish & chips so were delighted to see they served roasts. We were starving so had chilli & mango prawns to start with which were...excellent. I had beef and hub had chicken. Both came on large plates with generous portions of meat, a great selection of veg, Yorkshire, stuffing and delicious gravy. Excellent value too (half the price of some venues) so thank you for feeding us so well on a cold dayMore

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 11 December 2022 via mobile

We were in Broadstairs for a weekend break and popped in for some lunch, the place was empty and we all wondered why because the food was cooked to order and it was lovely. We all had something different but it all came out together...hot and fresh. It looked really pretty in there with all the Christmas decorations and i loved the colour scheme all Aqua and glittery. Toilets were spotless and staff were really friendly. Definitely worth a visit.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Response from Elizabeth W |
Yes there's gluten free batter for example but it is cooked in the same oil, for more information there is a allergy book for all customers to view on request :)
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Aqua 43 is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5