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FOR THE TABLE
Marinated giant green olives (V/VG)
£3.50
Warm sourdough bread (V)
£2.50
with balsamic vinegar and olive oil
Red pepper houmous (V)
£3.95
with grain pitta bread, topped with toasted sesame seeds and chilli flakes
SMALL PLATES
Smoked duck salad
£5.95
on seasonal leaves dressed in honey & mustard, topped with a parmesan crisp, toasted pine nuts and garlic croutons
Chalk stream trout fishcake
£6.95
with a tomato and beetroot gazpacho sauce
Bouillabaisse of mussels and prawns
£7.95
served in a Mediterranean sauce with toasted sourdough bread and aioli
Burrata mozzarella (V)
£7.50
on a bed of beef tomato and toasted pine nuts, finished with a drizzle of basil pesto
Pan fried scallops
£10.95
with pea purée, chorizo, black pudding and a Brie bon bon
Soup of the day (V)
£5.25
with crusty bread, please ask your server for todays choice
Traditional prawn cocktail
£6.95
tasty cold water prawns in Marie Rose sauce on shredded iceberg lettuce with cherry tomatoes, a lemon wedge and granary bread on the side
Salt and pepper dusted squid
£5.95
ready for dipping in a pot of roast garlic & thyme mayonnaise with dressed leaves on the side
Crispy thyme charred polenta (V/VG)
£5.95
on a wild mushroom ragu and topped with rocket leaves
FISH
Rustic fish pie
£12.95
succulent pieces of cod, haddock and salmon in a rich cream sauce, topped with parsley mash and served with roast winter root vegetables
Pan fried stone bass
£16.95
locally landed and served on a broccoli purée with creamy lemon mash, cauliflower florets, white crab meat mayonnaise and a drizzle of lemon oil
Paprika roast monkfish
£17.95
in a white wine and mussel sauce with crushed potatoes & smoked salmon, a side of mussels and green beans
Traditional cod and chips
£11.95
a large cod fillet hand coated in our own Shepherd Neame ale crispy batter with chips and peas
Seafood spaghetti
£11.95
shell on tiger prawns, mussels and clams pan fried with garlic and shallots tossed in a white wine and rich tomato ragu
Pan fried chalk stream trout
£14.95
fresh from our fishmonger, on a mixed bean, pea, onion and new potato broth
BIG PLATES
Roast chicken supreme
£12.95
in a wild mushroom sauce with sautéed new potatoes and smoky chorizo
Rump of British lamb
£17.95
with fondant potato, baby carrots, curly kale and a rich port & rosemary jus
Grilled venison sausages
£10.95
with a creamy butternut squash and sweet potato mash, braised red cabbage & apple and a rich red wine & onion gravy
6oz fillet of British beef
£25.95
on a bed of fondant potato with sautéed heritage carrots & wild mushrooms, celeriac purée and a rich jus to finish
Beetroot and goats cheese tortellini (V)
£10.95
with herb pesto, watercress salad, pickled fennel and toasted pine nuts
8oz Sirloin steak
£17.95
a great marbled steak, succulent and full of flavour. Our steaks are sourced from British farms and matured for a minimum of 28 days to provide taste and tenderness. Chargrilled to your liking with peppercorn sauce, watercress and fresh pickled horseradish salad and chips
Roast British pork belly
£13.95
with crispy black pudding, sautéed potatoes, cauliflower purée and a rich onion gravy
Grilled aubergine and courgette risotto (V/VG)
£10.50
scented with lemon & tarragon and finished with toasted almonds, a seared lemon wedge and pea shoots
Hand carved roast ham and eggs
£9.50
a true classic! With a pot of tomato chutney and chips
BURGERS
Cheddar cheese and bacon burger
£11.95
our juicy half pound steak burger loaded with house burger sauce, crispy onions and smoky tomato relish in a toasted brioche bun and served with house slaw, dill pickles & chips
Vegan cheese burger (V/VG)
£9.95
our tasty spicy vegetable and red lentil burger, served in a wholemeal bun with spiced ketchup, vegan cheese, rocket leaves and roast red peppers with house slaw, dill pickles & chips
Add sweet potato fries to any meal instead of chips
£1.75
SIDES
Rosemary and parmesan chips
£3.95
Beer battered onion rings
£2.95
Garden salad
£2.95
Sweet potato fries & our spiced ketchup to dip
£3.95
GOURMET OPEN SANDWICHES
Served on toasted sourdough bread
Sweet chilli chicken breast
£8.50
with house slaw, rocket, micro leaves and creamy black peppercorn sauce
Rare roast beef and crumbled stilton
£9.95
caramelised red onion, watercress, mustard cream & pea shoots
Italian burrata mozzarella, tomato and pesto (V)
£9.50
with house slaw, rocket, micro leaves and creamy black peppercorn sauce
CLASSIC SANDWICHES
Served on white or granary thick sliced bread
Mature Cheddar cheese and English ale chutney (V)
£5.75
Hand carved ham with beef tomato and English mustard
£5.95
Prawns in Marie Rose sauce with rocket leaves
£6.50
DESSERTS
Warm chocolate brownie
£5.95
topped with a scoop of clotted cream ice cream, chocolate fudge sauce, fresh raspberries and a chocolate flake
Decadent honey poached pears
£6.50
finished with dark chocolate sauce, clotted cream ice cream and shortbread
Rich Baileys crème brûlée
£5.95
topped with raspberries and Oreo cookie crumbs
Chocolate hazelnut and salted caramel tart
£5.95
with salted caramel sauce and clotted cream ice cream
Traditional apple & blackberry crumble
£5.95
with honeycomb gelato
Creamy passion fruit cheesecake
£6.50
with a passion fruit coulis
All our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts, gluten and other food allergens are present. Our menu descriptions do not include all ingredients. If you have a food allergy or intolerance, please let us know in advance. Written allergy information is available upon request. Fish dishes may contain bones. All weights are approximate uncooked. Menu subject to availability / change. (V) = Vegetarian (VG) = Vegan (G) = Free from gluten derived from cereals
Fresh locally sourced food, served in style
The Marine Hotel in Whitstable serves up one of the seaside town’s best dining experiences, with beautiful ocean views and a varied selection of first-class food.
Breakfast and brunch are served in our Orangery from 7am daily (8am Sundays), while our bar menu is served daily from noon until 9.30pm. Tables in the restaurant, boasting those lovely sea views, are also available from noon.
All our food is freshly prepared using the finest seasonal and local produce wherever possible, and with the hotel near Whitstable Harbour, that ‘local produce’ means delicious fresh seafood!
Alongside fabulous fresh fish dishes, lobster and soft-shell crab, you’ll also find a range of traditional British classics with a modern twist, delicious grills and a collection of tempting desserts.
