insideKENT Magazine Restaurant Guide 2016 | Page 8

Hythe Bay Seafood Restaurants Enjoy stunning daytime views across the Channel and the colourful magic and romance of the sea by night as you dine on some of the finest and freshest fish and seafood in the South East in a totally relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Both of these delightful restaurants have beach front locations and are wonderful venues to visit at any time of the year, with areas for al fresco dining so that guests can relax and listen to the waves rolling onto the beach. Live music is provided on Saturday nights at both sites. The Head Chefs source most of their fresh fish from Griggs of Hythe, and seasonal catches are reflected on the specials’ boards. Locally grown fruit and vegetables are used and the menu also has non-­fish and vegetarian options, plus a children’s menu. The standard restaurant menu features many fish and seafood favourites – whitebait, seafood chowder and Dorset crab to name but a few of the starters. Main courses include traditional beer battered fish and chips; poached, locally smoked haddock served with mashed potatoes, green beans, rarebit sauce and a poached egg; moules marinières, or the delicious seafood platter for two or more. Hythe Bay Seafood Restaurant Marine Parade Hythe CT21 6AW 01303 233844 hythebay.co.uk @hythebay /hythebayseafood hythe@hythebay.co.uk 8 insideKENT restaurant guide 2016 When it comes to desserts there are some difficult choices to be made – limoncello parfait, dark chocolate marquise or bread and butter pudding for example. If you prefer something lighter, the excellent range of sorbets and ice creams from Simply Ice Cream are the answer; Hythe Bay stocks an impressive range of flavours and if you feel inclined to share, chose the ‘magnificent seven’ and share with a friend! There is a well thought out and reasonably priced wine list with wines from France, Italy, South Africa and South America as well as a selection of champagnes and sparkling wines for that special occasion. The restaurants are open for morning coffee, lunch and dinner or just a drink in the evening with family and friends. Open 7 days a week from 10am to 10pm. Full restaurant service from 12 noon to 10pm. Hythe Bay Seafood Restaurant The Esplanade Dover CT17 9FS 01304 207740 dover@hythebay.co.uk hythebay.co.uk @hythebay /hythebaydover