Top Restaurants in Deal, Kent
Victuals & Co
Unit 2-3, St Georges Passage, 2 St George's Rd, Deal CT14 6TA, UK | Restaurant P: 01304 374389
Rating: 4.8 (228) Price Level:
We came here for a special occasion and were really pleased by the service. There were lovely touches recognising the special occasion when we arrived and this was much appreciated. The food was excellent and there is a good selection of wines, including lots of great English wines. Very happy to recommend this restaurant.
Rating: 5 / 5
Had very tasty meal here, food was very good! Did not realise that they had second floor in the restaurant as well! Friendly staff, only downside was that being seated upstairs, all people left early and we were only people left upstairs and seems like staff sort of forgot about us. But overall good experience and tasty food, would like seat next time downstairs. Would go back again.
Rating: 5 / 5
Very good restaurant in Deal. Menu is interesting with non banal meat and fish preparations. Food is well prepared and tasty. Exciting selection of wines also by the glass, including many from England. Friendly service. Recommended!
Rating: 5 / 5
We have passed by a few times but did not realise it is dog friendly. Glad I stopped by and asked. The starters were roasted goats cheese with beetroot and pes shoots and pulled brisket tacos, we shared and both were very good indeed. Main courses were herb crusted roast cod for me. It was served on new potato mash and was a really nice dish. My husband had the buttermilk chicken and that looked perfect too, he said it was great. No room for dessert, maybe next time. The place is lovely, lots of art everywhere and it is for sale. The staff were lovely, friendly and did a good job of making sure we had a great evening.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely little restaurant with tasty food, a good wine list & excellent service.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Rose - 36m away
- St George's Deal - 51m away
- Deal Seafront - 172m away
- Frog And Scot Bar - Kitchen - 35m away
- Sainsbury's - 295m away
Engel's Paradise
37c Cannon St, Deal CT14 6PY, UK | Restaurant P: 07710 195869
Rating: 5 (134) Price Level:
I've been here several times now over the last couple of years. Slava and her husband are really lovely. She is more front off house and I guess he cooks, but I think she makes most of the cakes, although I may be wrong. It looks tiny from the outside but has a garden out back. The food is really delicious, and wear a belt that you can unfasten as the portions are generous and the price is very good for what you get. You can tell everything is really fresh, as Slava will tell you how many of each item she has, and I love that. Polish people travel far to go there for traditional dishes so that is always a good sign. If you like alcohol with your meal you can bring your own and pay a cork charge. I would highly recommend and leave you with a couple of photos from my Sunday lunch Tried the all day breakfast today (04/09/24) amazing. Filling and really tasty, I don't know how they can do it for £6.50
Rating: 5 / 5
We have been here so many times and each time it is a great experience! We always say “It’s the best Polish bistro in town”. The value is amazing, food so good (try the vegetarian pierogi) and Slava and Andrew are great hosts. There’s so many regulars and a really friendly atmosphere.
Rating: 5 / 5
I sincerely recommend this Polish restaurant, you can eat delicious, traditional Polish cuisine here. the place itself is very friendly and has a nice, homely atmosphere. The portions are really large and the prices are affordable, you can't leave this restaurant hungry. We will definitely come back here again
Rating: 5 / 5
We had an absolutely wonderful evening at Engel’s Paradise in Deal. From the moment we arrived, the hosting was exceptional—warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The food was simply delicious, all freshly made in-house with incredible flavors. You can tell the care and passion that goes into every dish. As a family with a baby, we were particularly touched by the thoughtfulness in providing a swing for our little one, making it a truly enjoyable experience. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, and the evening felt like a real treat. We can’t recommend Engel’s Paradise enough and look forward to coming back!
Rating: 5 / 5
the food was delicious and the cake was light and fluffy. the pierogi was so yummy! the staff were very welcoming, we will definitely be back :) this place is such a little gem if you haven’t been you are missing out !
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Desserts
- Coffee
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Golf Road Community Centre - 59m away
- Golf Road Pharmacy - 13m away
- Jewson Deal - 472m away
- Hutchings Timber - 377m away
- The Fryer Tuck - 227m away
Taphouse Beer Cafe
5 South St, Deal CT14 7AW, UK | Bar P: 01304 448196
Rating: 4.7 (301) Price Level:
A really nice bar that is eclectically decorated and concentrates on craft ale, pizza and music. Both the ale and the pizza were excellent (the pizzas are named after now defunct pubs of Deal). There is also a large selection of low alcohol or non alcoholic beers, so no excuse not to make the journey.
Rating: 5 / 5
Nice quiet lil place hot dog was yummy doggo enjoyed a piece of the sausage too, I especially like the upside down M symbols enjoyed it here glad we came round 👍👍👍👍
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely craft beer pub/bar right in the middle of Deal. Thean behind the bar was really friendly and made some good recommendations. Plenty of seating inside and out, and dog friendly too!
Rating: 5 / 5
🍻 A Taste of Oktoberfest at Taphouse Beer Cafe! 🍻 If you’re looking for authentic Oktoberfest vibes, Taphouse Beer Cafe is the place to be! Their festive grub was absolutely top-notch, from the mouthwatering bratwursts, perfectly paired with an impressive selection of beers. The pretzel was soft and salty, just the way it should be, and the mustard was perfect. Service was spot on.
Rating: 5 / 5
Fantastic tap room. Good selection of interesting beers plus friendly staff and great playlist. Can’t comment on food as kitchen was closed, but very grateful to find this place in Deal
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Nearby Landmarks:
- Kings Head - 56m away
- Walmer Castle - 18m away
- Pop Up Cafe - 60m away
- The Sir Norman Wisdom - JD Wetherspoon - 151m away
- The Lane - 71m away
The Dining Club Ltd
69 Middle St, Deal CT14 6HP, UK | Restaurant P: 01304 373569
Rating: 4.7 (68) Price Level:
Love going to dine here. The food is an eclectic mix and the staff are wonderful and attentive.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great Food, Great hosts, Great Service, Great atmosphere, Great value. What more could you possibly want? In a area with more than it's fair share of good eateries The Deal Dining Club is a stand out venue which we heartily recommend to everybody,
Rating: 5 / 5
We live locally and have been quite a few times. Obviously food is the main thing and it's fantastic. Really interesting too. But I think the point to note is it's such a different experience from a standard restaurant. Like having a chef's taster menu, lots of small courses and you choose to go on a night where the menu is up your street. Really though, the fun is having dishes cooked and brought to you that you might not have chosen. It's so interesting trying new combinations . You feel exceptionally well looked after throughout. A bit like going to a really good chef's house for a dinner party I suppose. Very reasonable for what it is and the hard work that's gone in to every menu. Do yourself a favour, get a list of menus, choose a night that suits you, and have a wonderful treat of an evening.
Rating: 4 / 5
A lovely experience, not Michelin Star quality but excellent nevertheless, without havingvto travel too far.
Rating: 5 / 5
The Dining Club is less a restaurant and more an intimate dining experience. You choose from a carefully curated menu and eat the always delicious food in the nooks and crannies of this Georgian, wonderfully atmospheric building. Every room has a different vibe making it a different experience each time. Scottie and Suzanne really have done something amazing with this space. And they support local businesses too, both with their food sourcing and room hire. I host a monthly meet-up for late-diagnosed adults with ADHD here. And there are pop-up events and workshops throughout the year. Thank you, Suzanne and Scottie, the Dining Club is such an asset to Deal 🙏❤️
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Nearby Landmarks:
- Middle Street Car Park - 109m away
- Deal Seafront - 126m away
- The Rose - 52m away
- Sainsbury's - 291m away
- The Astor Theatre, Deal - 118m away
The Sportsman
23 The St, Deal CT14 0AL, UK | Bar P: 01304 380321
Rating: 4.7 (174) Price Level:
Often visit with the family for food and drinks when we are in the area. Today’s visit was just as good as always. Food was delicious - especially the new fish burger and the hot chocolate fudge cake! The teams hospitality are second to none and couldn’t recommend the pub more!!
Rating: 5 / 5
We had a lovely stay overnight at the little chalet after arriving by ferry from Dover. Sholden is just a short drive away and the Sportsman has private parking, which was perfect. The room was furnished comfortably and we slept very well. Everything was clean and fresh linen and towels as well as some toiletries and tea were provided. The adjacent pub seemed lovely and seemed to host a trivia night when we arrived, unfortunately we were just too tired from the trip to join. There are corn fields just a few minutes away, which was perfect for walking our dog in the morning.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great friendly pub with accommodation. Rooms clean and tidy, staff extremely friendly, local pub with a family atmosphere and varied drink and food options. Very well prepared and served food for "pub grub" and a Sunday Roast. Prices very reasonable for the service, would recommend and will definitely use again for a weekend stay.
Rating: 4 / 5
Lovely roast beef 😋 staff are very attentive, but watch out when ordering a bottle of wine. Make sure you make it clear that you are after a full-size bottle and not a small glass size one .
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Website not available
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Walmer Cricket Club (Sholden) - 73m away
- Sholden Village Hall - 262m away
- Nicky's Therapies - 294m away
Three Compasses
129 Beach St, Deal CT14 6JS, UK | Bed & Breakfast P: 01304 374661
Rating: 4.7 (137) Price Level:
Delicious food and the owners are so lovely and sweet. The steak is very good. And the herring starter also. Very good prices compared to other Deal restaurants. Highly recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely Sunday roast with all the trimmings. Very attentive waitress. Excellent service and a real treat on a grey dull, wet Sunday afternoon.
Rating: 5 / 5
Came here with family on Christmas Eve and had the three course set menu. The food is really exceptional and everything is prepared onsite. Front of house are incredibly attentive and you have enough time between courses to relax. A really good selection of wines are available.
Rating: 5 / 5
Stayed one night June 2023 whilst cycling Cantii way. Nick is a wonderful host & chef. Room good with glorious sea view and nice design touches. Dinner superb value and tasty. Highly recommend
Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Deal Seafront - 266m away
- The Landmark Centre - 131m away
- Sainsbury's - 451m away
- Middle Street Fish Bar - 104m away
- The Astor Theatre, Deal - 273m away
81 Beach Street
81 Beach St, Deal CT14 6JB, UK | Restaurant P: 01304 368136
Rating: 4.5 (629) Price Level:
One of the best restaurants we tried in Deal. Food was exceptional, service very good, and a great atmosphere. The staff were willing to adjust the meals, to suit dietary requirements without a problem. Prices are very reasonable, and there are some good beers available.
Rating: 5 / 5
Arrived at this friendly, intimate place after a long drive from Hampshire. We were so impressed with the knowledgeable, hands on service and the quality of the food. The sea bass and catch of the day were perfectly cooked. My son's steak was the exact temperature. It was so amazing to have the ability to eat as well as relax after our journey in the more than capable hands of the staff here at 81 Beach Street. Divine!
Rating: 5 / 5
Really lovely meal in an restaurant with great service and atmosphere. The Korean sticky pork belly was a particular highlight, but it was all great!
Rating: 5 / 5
An absolute 5 star experience! 81 Beach Street was our first meal out on our trip to Deal from India, and it absolutely did not disappoint. We loved the food so much, we ate here twice! The food was fresh and tasted great. Honestly such perfect dishes. The ambience was nice and cosy. The servers were so helpful and polite. Cannot wait to be back again. Highly recommend!
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely evening, delicious food. We both had the crab starter, I had the fresh sea bream, husband had the burger. Friendly staff especially our 18 year old male waiter. 😁
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Royal Hotel - 35m away
- Deal Seafront - 97m away
- Middle Street Car Park - 119m away
- Deal Pier - 161m away
- Sainsbury's - 346m away
The Sicilian
2 Stanhope Rd, Deal CT14 6AB, UK | Italian Restaurant P: 01304 389080
Rating: 4.7 (100) Price Level:
Had a wonderful, authentic experience today. Pasta was exceptional. An unpretentious, cosy eatery.
Rating: 5 / 5
Charming, unpretentious café/restaurant in centre of Deal. Lovely coffee, spotlessly clean premises and my friend really enjoyed her Torte della Nonna (lattice tart with ricotta cheese and dried fruits) with an extra of tiramisu ice cream. Two tables outside if you can brave the sun!
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a small, friendly, traditional, family run Italian eaterie that I have just discovered after moving to the area. Well priced, good, freshly cooked food and in a convenient location in the centre of Deal. I will be back.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Astor Theatre, Deal - 61m away
- The Rose - 27m away
- St George's Deal - 44m away
- Deal Seafront - 173m away
- Frog And Scot Bar - Kitchen - 28m away
The Court Yard Bar and Restaurant
The Old Coach House, Sondes Rd, Deal CT14 7BW, UK | Bar & Grill P: 01304 366661
Rating: 4.5 (554) Price Level:
This is a great place to come to in Deal. We have been 3 times in 5 days and it is very good indeed. The staff are very friendly and professional. When I mentioned I love Halibut but usually find it sold out. They specially kept some for our next visit on Sunday. It was fantastic as was all our food there.
Rating: 5 / 5
Christmas meal here. Fantastic food and unbeatable service from our waitress and other staff! Range of drinks, range of food great friendly service! Couldn’t ask for more from a restaurant.
Rating: 5 / 5
Quirky space with a cool bar once side and airy restaurant. Service is very fast and efficient. The food is fresh, delicious and high quality with generous portions. Fish and mussels are delightful. Scotch egg was bang on.
Rating: 5 / 5
Update from a regular diner but not a local that happily travels for this delicious food. Personally I'd say this is the best restaurant in deal! Forgot the 2 along the sea front that get so much praise! This is definitely one of my preferred top restaurants to dine in. I've been here twice for Christmas day meals which was excellent and regularly visit from London. I love the option of a live vocalist entertainer on a Sunday evenings. Staff polite, attentive and professional. Both the owner and management (Del) are a delightful presents in the restaurant.
Rating: 4 / 5
Lovely place. We went for a Sunday roast and really enjoyed the food, including the complimentary bit of mushrooms soup- delicious. We were given a recommendation to try the pork and it was fabulous. Lamb was also nice but is pulled lamb rather than the piece of meat. Vegetables were varied and tasty but roast potatoes were dry. Desserts were great, in particular the cheesecake with butterscotch sauce. Friendly service.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Live Music
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Walmer Castle - 35m away
- Sainsbury's - 354m away
- Kings Head - 103m away
- Deal Castle - 275m away
- Deal Seafront - 290m away
MARGHERITAS
52 Middle St, Deal CT14 6HT, UK | Italian Restaurant P: 01304 792325
Rating: 4.5 (268) Price Level:
Very rare to find an Italian style family restaurant outside of Italy. But this is one, and a very good one too. We started with the sharing board and there was plenty , various meats, four very good cheeses, sun dried tomatoes, olives and various pickles. We also shared a seafood pizza. It was beautifully crisp with clams,mussels, prawns and squid on a tomato base, a bit suprised there was cheese too but it worked well. We also had a handmade pasta dish each. Mine was tortoloni with black truffles and burratta, it was wonderful. My husband carried on with a seafood spaghetti dish. It looked and tasted great. By this time we were too full for the very attractive desserts, but we will be back to try them. The place is quite small and booking is essential. But there is a lovely atmosphere and we had a table at the front so we could see the sea . The staff were faultless and worked very hard to ensure everything was perfect. We both loved Margheritas, it is well worth a visit.
Rating: 5 / 5
We were a table 7 and a toddler. We were served promptly by our lovely waiter vlad who was very helpful and a great knowledge on the menu. We had starters and mains and there was empty plates all round. All our food came together. We took puddings home which were also so good. Lovely family restaurant. We will definitely be returning. Well done margaritas what a great team you have 👏👏👏
Rating: 5 / 5
My partner and I made a reservation last week, and have to say probably one of the nicest meals we’ve had out in a while! Really affordable prices, a great atmosphere and such lovely fresh food. We both had bruschetta and pizza, couldn’t fault neither. The skin on fries came lovely and seasoned too… the staff couldn’t have done enough to accommodate us. No surprise that the place didn’t have a single empty table this evening. We will definitely be booking again soon!
Rating: 5 / 5
We were lucky to be squeezed in on a bank holiday Sunday. The food was wonderful. I’m not a vegan anymore but have to avoid dairy. This lovely little restaurant caters for everyone. My vegan pizza was heaven. The faux cheese, absolutely amazing 💯
Rating: 5 / 5
Can't rate this restaurant any higher than 5 but the food was fabulous. If you go to Deal, this is a must visit restaurant if you love Italian cuisine. Everything we had was delicious and reasonably priced with wine. Can definitely recommend the spinach and ricotta cannelloni.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Nearby Landmarks:
- Middle Street Car Park - 72m away
- Deal Seafront - 86m away
- Sea View - 37m away
- Sainsbury's - 303m away
- The Royal Hotel - 88m away