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Summary
“Great seafood (much of it local)” and “an ideal position overlooking Folkestone’s old harbour" make this sleek glass-fronted restaurant “a perfect spot for lunch by the sea” (“the upstairs wine terrace is lovely when the sun is out”). Launched 15 years ago as part of Saga billionaire Sir Roger De Haan’s regeneration of Folkestone, it enjoys a “loyal following” under head chef Akos Mate.
Summary
For “brilliant fish” in a “stunning setting by the harbour”, look no further than this curved modern restaurant – opened in 2011 by Sir Roger De Haan, Saga billionaire and Folkestone philanthropist – which has by all accounts recovered from a blip in standards when founding chef Mark Sargeant left a couple of year ago. New head chef Akos Mate’s “delicious” food makes it a “seaside restaurant to seal that deal – business conversations are not distracted but enhanced by the professionalism of the service”. There’s a new upstairs wine bar with its own menu, including a strong oyster selection.
Summary
This stunning curved modern restaurant was opened in 2011 by Saga billionaire Sir Roger De Haan and his son Josh, and won widespread acclaim for its seafood under founding chef Mark Sargeant. But since Mark’s departure in late 2021, ratings have softened a little – “the food is a bit up and down and on the pricey side to cater for the London crowd, but it has an ideal position overlooking the water and the harbour arm”.
Summary
“A fabulous seaside site by the harbour” helps guarantee custom as this well-known fish restaurant, which opened in June 2011, and is one of the more commented-on restaurants in Kent. It continues to spark a large volume of interest and praise for its “beautifully presented and well-executed seafood dishes” (“the fish is caught locally, so super fresh and tasty”). Since founding chef Mark Sargeant left the business last year, however, it’s taken slightly more flak generally: nothing grievous, but reports of service that “can be a little hit and miss”, or food that’s “edible but instantly forgettable” and “on the pricey side”.
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4-5 Fishmarket, Folkestone, CT19 6AA
Restaurant details
Rocksalt Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Stunning setting by the harbour in Folkestone, usually excellent fish with acceptable alternatives for non-fish lovers"
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Dinner | £32.50 | £39.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £14.80 | £34.50 | £9.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £28.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
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| Bread | £5.50 |
| Service | 12.50% |
4-5 Fishmarket, Folkestone, CT19 6AA
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:15 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:15 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
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