FOOD + DRINK
Date Night Dining cont ... prawns and salmon ) and pesce spada alla Livornese ( swordfish Livorno-style ), both seafood dishes that suit the restaurant ’ s coastal town location .
THE EAST KENT
A true hidden gem amongst the streets of Ramsgate , a date night at Il Tricolore is sure to be the perfect conclusion to a romantic evening along the Kentish coastline . Nearby , couples can find the Turner Contemporary gallery , Walmer Castle , the Margate Caves and Westbrook Bay to explore .
The East Kent , Whitstable theeastkentpub . com
With a motto to ‘ eat , drink and be happy ’, there ’ s no better place this side of the coastline to enjoy a date night dining experience in a relaxed and inviting environment that offers some of the most delicious seaside-inspired dishes . Centred around food that the East Kent team loves to eat - and share - their menu is the perfect combination of classics such as white fish tacos , beer-battered fish and pork belly bao buns . With plenty of delectable sandwiches , burgers and sides to choose from , a visit to The East Kent best suits a lunchtime sit-down after wandering through the coastal sights of Whitstable .
After a meal at The East Kent , those looking to extend their lunch date into the evening can head to the historic Whitstable Castle and Gardens for a tranquil evening stroll , or meander through the Harbour Market and marvel at the seasonal creations on offer .
DECKHOUSE
Deckhouse , Sevenoaks deckhouse . co . uk
A newly opened day-to-night spot for breakfast , lunch , dinner and drinks , Deckhouse in Sevenoaks is an excellent choice for a romantic meal out in style this winter . Offering a range of crowdpleasing favourites with their own twist , Deckhouse ’ s main menu boasts brunches , tapas-style dishes and main plates with plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free options . With a warm , eclectic interior inspired by the escapism we find in our Kentish coastline and beaches , Deckhouse is sure to transport couples on a romantic seaside getaway with great service and even better food .
This season , their Christmas set menu includes an array of classic festive meals with modern spins such as baked Camembert with cranberry chutney , appleglazed pork belly and seasonal crumble . For couples looking to share a selection of Deckhouse ’ s dishes , their Christmas tapas menu features plates such as patatas bravas with chorizo , mushroom arancini balls and sriracha-maple glazed prawns . To end the perfect date night , their drinks menu offers everything from innovative cocktails to unique spirits and handcrafted beers and ciders .
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