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Fish on the Green, Bearsted fishonthegreen. com
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A Michelin-listed and two AA Rosetteawarded seafood star set on the picturesque Bearsted Green that values both terrific dishes and high-quality service in equal measure, Fish on the Green is housed within a former stable block that has been stylishly converted to offer guests a sumptuous dining space in which to taste crowd-pleasing classics and contemporary curations. Locally loved, the restaurant excels in satisfying every palate with a varied menu of freshly prepared dishes bursting with standout ingredients. An intimate pre-dinner drinks bar also welcomes guests to sip and savour a selection of their favourite Shepherd Neame tipples before their meal.
Rocksalt, Folkestone rocksaltfolkestone. co. uk
Elegantly positioned above Folkestone Harbour and offering front-row seats to panoramic views of the English Channel from its sleek glass-fronted dining room, Rocksalt is a highly-acclaimed restaurant with an ethos rooted in seasonality, provenance and simplicity.
Showcasing an exceptional kitchen team deeply committed to crafting dishes that allow for the finest Kentish produce to take centre stage, the restaurant presents a varied menu of high-quality meat and vegetarian options alongside an impressive array of fish and seafood dishes including varieties sourced direct from local day boats from the South East coastline. With the likes of Folkestone scallops, Rye Bay mackerel, Maldon oysters, local cured or smoked fish, and a catch of the day served with fresh coastal greens all on the cards, seafood aficionados are certainly spoilt for choice. Not forgetting the art of harmonious wine pairings that both elevate and balance its kitchen creations, the restaurant’ s eclectic wine list has been meticulously designed to sit splendidly beside each dish- with the knowledgeable Rocksalt team always on hand to advise on your perfect match.
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SONA, Canterbury, socialitecanterbury. com
SONA, meaning‘ gold’ in several languages and a symbol of the warmth, value and timelessness that the restaurant intends to capture, is a much-anticipated sparkling new addition to Kent’ s ever-evolving seafood scene. The restaurant can be found on a gorgeous rooftop location with captivating historic city views shared with trendy bar and terrace, Socialite.
Inspired by a love of explorative global flavours and a vision to create something lasting and deeply rooted in connection, SONA is committed to a meticulous attention to detail, unwavering hospitality and serving up impeccably polished cuisine. Among an elegant, fish-led menu that also
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