All reader reviews by Leude

Crab and Winkle Restaurant

I had a lunch here recently and was pleased to find that it had improoved since a previous less memorable visit.

The menu is well balanced with good local sourced fish and other items. My only gripe is some dishes seemed a shade elaborate and complex so dissapointed slightly on delivery.

Service was efficient and friendly and the best tables have the picture window views of the harbour. Summer alfresco eating can be done on a balcony and if you only want a snack fresh oysters from their fishmarket below taken at a bench table on the harbours edge with a chilled bottle of wine I am sure would be heaven!!!!

Worth trying in a town that is full of none to impressive eateries and its location will definitely not dissappoint.

Sunday, February 17, 2008
Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8

The Mulberry Tree

What was once a spit and sawdust pub (The Red House) this place has undergone a real transformation. The chef Alan Irwin a scotsman has a great pedigree having previously worked for a number of years at Chapter One as a sous chef... the food here is as good with some really memorable dishes. The Slow roasted Pork belly or the braised ham with outstanding creamy mash were much enjoyed. Puds lacked a little imagination on our recent visit but the chef apparently had been away on maternity leave for a few days so suspect was playing catch up... overall this was seriously great food and was on a par with places like Apicius in Cranbrook or the West House in Biddenden..less formal and more akin to the Sportsman at Seasalter... we will return and would thoroughly recommend.

Monday, December 17, 2007
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10