insideKENT Magazine Issue 76 - July 2018 | Page 102

FOOD+DRINK RESTAURANTS WITH A View cont. The Pepperbox Inn The Pepperbox Inn // Harrietsham Traditional Kentish pubs are a dream, and The Pepperbox Inn, just a stone’s throw from Leeds Castle, is one of the prettiest, friendliest of these pubs. To top it all off, it also has an impressive and delicious menu in its restaurant, as well as breathtaking views across the famous Weald of Kent. This is the place that walkers, cyclists, riders and those who are out for a day in the most beautiful countryside will choose to stop at because it just looks so pretty, but it’s also the place where people will head when they have a destination in mind, because it has more than good looks. Windmill Hill, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1LP www.thepepperboxinn.co.uk JoJo’s // Whitstable JoJo’s in Whitstable is an intimate place to dine on meze, meat and fish. You can enjoy lunch here from Thursday to Sunday and dinner from Thursday to Saturday (although during school holiday you’ll find that they open on Wednesday too). The food here has a definite Mediterranean influence and includes fresh Greek salads, grilled sardines, a variety of cheeses, authentic chorizo and 102 JoJo’s plenty of superb deserts too. The local area is where much of the produce comes from (although some imported food is important in order to offer a truly authentic experience) and JoJo’s now has an alcohol licence, so there is no need to bring your own. There are some excellent wines to choose from as well as Fentiman’s soft drinks. As for the view, if you enjoy looking out over Whitstable Bay – and really, who doesn’t? – then you’ll love eating here; it’s got everything you need. 2 Herne Bay Road, Whitstable CT5 2LQ www.jojosrestaurant.co.uk Café des Amis // Canterbury Café des Amis is a mix of Mediterranean and Mexican food, and it goes together perfectly. Precise flavouring and skilled pairings make this a place to go with friends and loved ones to spend time savouring all the authentic combinations that you can find here. Café des Amis is situated perfectly to enable diners to enjoy the fabulous views out across Canterbury’s much-loved Westgate Gardens, and if you are planning a day out in the city, choosing to eat your lunch or dinner here is a great idea – you’re close to everything you need to be, you can watch the city as it goes by the window, be enthralled by the ancient architecture and eat some special food too. 95 St. Dunstans Street, Canterbury CT2 8AA www.cafedez.com The Zetland Arms // Kingsdown The beach in Kingsdown is a lovely one, and the Zetland Arms sits right on it, so you already know that the views are going to be exceptional. You feel as though you can almost touch the waves from the patio and the smell of the sea is everywhere. It’s truly picturesque. The location is fantastic, of course, but so is the food, so you can rest assured that you will enjoy both when you visit the Zetland Arms. The main item on the menu is the fresh fish that is caught daily right near to the restaurant, but there is plenty more besides. If you enjoy real ale, and local at that (from Faversham’s Shepherd Neame), the Zetland Arms can provide it too. Wellington Parade, Kingsdown, Deal CT14 8AF www.zetlandarms.co.uk