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Tartar Frigate

4.8 (1275)
£25 and under
Seafood
Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1EU

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Tartar Frigate

4.8
£25 and under
Seafood
Broadstairs

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
We are happy to welcome Dogs into our BAR AREA ONLY. The restaurant does not allow Dogs except for Service Dogs. Please note, we only serve food in the Bar from 12-6 Monday to Saturdays (excluding Sundays when we exclusively serve food in our restaurant). Open Table Bookings are for the RESTAURANT ONLY. Bar Tables can't be reserved during busy periods or at weekends. On Sundays we exclusively serve our 4 Course Sunday Roast Menu.

The Tartar Frigate is one of the only 18th century flint restaurants in Kent. Widely renowned as one of the best seafood restaurants in Kent, the harbor restaurant boasts stunning panoramic views over Viking Bay.
Entertainment: Live Music Wed, Fri and Sundays in the Bar.
Please note - We have no baby changing facilities and no disabled toilets and no disabled access to the top floor restaurant due to the age of building.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, British
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01843 862013
  • Website
    http://www.tartarfrigate.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tom Chalklin
  • Location
    Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1EU
  • Neighborhood
    Broadstairs
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Wed, Fri and Sundays in the Bar Area.
  • Additional
    Beer, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, View, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Tartar Frigate.

4.8

4.8
(1275)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Best Value

  • Kent

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tartar Frigate in Broadstairs offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "wonderful atmosphere" and "beautiful views" over Viking Bay. The seafood is highly praised, and the staff are described as attentive and friendly. It's a "must-visit" for seafood lovers.
1,275 Reviews

  1. Matthew

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is renowned for it's seafood and harbour views , every visit is always a joy . The chefs specials leaves you with a dilemma as there as so many tempting dishes to try - we had scallops , beef brisket bon-bons and then lamb rump . Generous dessert portions and cheese board leaves you completely satisfied at the end of the meal.

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  2. Jo

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is always fabulous from the setting to the food to the staff and the welcoming atmosphere. 10 out of 10 every time and great value 😀😀😀

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  3. Nicola

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening. Excellent service which was attentive but not intrusive. Lovely atmosphere. Had scallops to start which were a bit overcooked but then had sea bass which was delicious. Others had battered fish and said was amazing. House Malbec was also very good and very reasonably priced. Will definitely return.

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  4. Aurore

    Kent1 review

    1.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We were disappointed with our experience. Although the decor was warm and welcoming, the food was below expectations: the salmon was overcooked and the cod did not taste fresh. The service also felt too intrusive, making it difficult to enjoy a peaceful dinner for two. Despite not being charged for the dish we sent back, we found the restaurant overpriced for the quality offered. Unfortunately, we would not return.
    Tartar FrigateResponded on October 11, 2026
    Good morning Mrs Agass. Let me first apologise that you did not enjoy our little pub and restaurant on Saturday Evening. I was my pleasure to have served you and speak about all things northern with your husband. Sat by the bar sometimes can be quite loud and intrusive. We only use Fruits De Mer , our local Fish Monger , whom we have had an amazing relationship with over the 34 years of trading as a restaurant, as i did try to explain about the Cod dish , its was freshly delivered that morning, with us selling 8 on the day. Many thanks for your Feedback. Kindest regards. Lemini the Restaurant Manager.

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  5. David

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely a fantastic meal and the service was first class, would definitely recommend one of the best meals in Thanet.
    Tartar FrigateResponded on October 11, 2026
    Good afternoon David, Thank you so very much for the 5 star review. Hurry back soon. Warmest regards Team TF

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  6. debbie Gold

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 4, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous Sunday roast, quality food, outstanding service, great ambience, a total joy every time we visit Broadstairs. If we lived here we’d be here every Sunday. The roast beef just melts, massive roastie spuds, a huge Yorkie, and lots of lovely fresh veg.Brilliant starters and desserts, and a great wine list. You must visit if you’re in the town.
    Tartar FrigateResponded on October 12, 2026
    Good morning Debbie. Great to here from you and we are thrilled you enjoyed your lunch with us on Sunday. We have been evolving the Sunday Lunch offering and we think its been going down well. Great to have to confirmed ! Have a wonderful day , from all of here at the Tartar Frigate.

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  7. martin

    London23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can not praise this restaurant enough. Warm welcome, personable and efficient staff, mainly fishy menu but sirloin and lamb rump for meatheads, prices fair, portions generous.

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  8. Elizabeth

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and friendly, efficient service. Will definitely be back.
    Tartar FrigateResponded on September 30, 2026
    Good Evening Elizabeth! Thank you so much for taking the time with this very positive review, it was lovely to have looked after the three of you during what was in the end a very busy Saturday night! We're thrilled that everything came together just so, and hope that the next time you're all together for food and liqueur coffees, we'll be lucky enough to see you three again! - Tartar Frigate Restaurant Team.

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  9. carolina

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 19, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best rstaurants in Broadstairs. Very good quality seafodd and fish, great staff, and lovely location, higjly recommended.
    Tartar FrigateResponded on September 29, 2026
    Good afternoon Carolina , great to hear from you, we thank you for taking the time to review our little pub and restaurant. see you soon ! Warmest regards Lemini and the team TF

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  10. Kelly

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and staff were so accommodating and happy. Can't wait to go back
    Tartar FrigateResponded on September 30, 2026
    Good Evening Kelly! Thank you very much for this very positive review, we're always happy to hear that all of our hard work pays off, and lovely folks such as yourselves leave this happy to have come along! It was a delight to have looked after the five of you, and we look forward to seeing you all again soon. - Tartar Frigate Restaurant Team.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, British
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01843 862013
  • Website
    http://www.tartarfrigate.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tom Chalklin
  • Location
    Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1EU
  • Neighborhood
    Broadstairs
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Wed, Fri and Sundays in the Bar Area.
  • Additional
    Beer, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, View, Wine

FAQs

Portions at the Tartar Frigate are generous, guests frequently describe dishes as plentiful or very generous, often leaving comfortably full.

Yes, the Tartar Frigate is well suited to a special evening, with intimate tables overlooking Viking Bay and several positive anniversary visits praising the service and ambience.

Sundays, the Tartar Frigate runs an exclusive four-course Sunday roast, and guests repeatedly praise it and advise booking in advance.

Dogs are welcome in the bar area only, the restaurant itself allows only service dogs, so bring your dog downstairs to the pub/bar if you’d like them with you.

Yes, families are welcome: guests frequently praise the Tartar Frigate for family Sunday lunches, there are child-friendly mini roasts/kids options and highchairs are available, though there are no baby‑changing facilities on site.

The Tartar Frigate is cosy and traditional with warm, attentive service, panoramic Viking Bay views from the dining room, and a cheerful, gently buzzy atmosphere; the bar also hosts live music midweek and at weekends.

Sundays are the busiest, the Tartar Frigate’s four-course Sunday roast is very popular and often needs a reservation; weekday midweek evenings (for example, Wednesday) tend to be much quieter.

Sundays are special at the Tartar Frigate, the restaurant runs an exclusive four‑course Sunday roast that guests rave about, so many visitors plan for Sunday lunch.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, everyday clothes are perfectly appropriate for a visit to the Tartar Frigate.

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Tartar Frigate

4.8
£25 and under
Seafood
Broadstairs

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
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