The Tartar Frigate Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Fantastic fish and chips."
• "The fresh Dover cod was amazing!"
• "Food is well prepared and cooked, generous amounts, well presented."
• "The fish in the Thai fish curry was great."
• "The food was of the highest quality, I had the most flavourful bass."
• "The smoked fish pie topped with cheesy mash, which was delicious."
• "Mainly fish and shellfish beautifully cooked, but steaks and lamb too for the meat eaters."

Cons:

• "A visit/mistake NEVER to repeated. Utter waste of money."
• "The food was alright nothing special at a RIP off at 17.50 for fish and chips."
• "But tbh, steak is not quite good. I asked for the medium rare but it’s almost dried out and burnt!"
• "The majority of the main was burnt except for the beef which was nearly raw in the middle."
• "The food which was average, under seasoned and watery."
• "Seam bream was served with olives which over powered the fish. Sides were disappointing."
• "The roast was awful, the potatoes were leathery and hard, the crackling was soft and the bowls of boiled veg were a massive cop out."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff are friendly and efficient."
• "Table service was great."
• "Staff very attentive, excellent service."
• "The staff were excellent and extremely attentive."
• "The staff are so friendly and helpful there."
• "Staff were absolutely lovely, they did everything possible to make our visit great."
• "The waitresses were friendly and very efficient, the manageress is brilliant and keeps everything running smoothly."

Cons:

• "Upon arrival we were quickly set upon for our food and drinks order which was a little uncomfortable."
• "Can’t comment on the food but would suggest looking elsewhere only for the attitude of the staff and the unhelpful website."
• "We were rather bruskly informed 'No, you need to remember next time you come. Chef is cooking'."
• "Really rude and unhelpful staff."
• "The woman behind the bar seemed to relish the idea of turning us away."
• "The staff are clearly in need of professional training and would not be hired at a more professional establishment."
• "You've had too much said the man in charge, which we had 3 pints with a very nice meal up the road. Then the manner in which he spoke to his staff would explain why the bar is empty!"

Atmosphere & Location

Pros:

• "Its location and view is just as pleasant."
• "Old characterful pub with 1st floor restaurant overlooking Broadstairs beach."
• "It's a great place to go for a special occasion too, the view is of Viking bay beach so it is picturesque!"
• "The views across the sweep of Broadstairs bay are stunning."
• "Fantastically situated on the Broadstairs beachfront."
• "Sat with stunning views over the beach."
• "In a beautiful location in Broadstairs right on the seafront and you have great views looking out from the pub."

Cons:

• "The worst part was never got asked at the end of the meal if the food was OK, so like an idiot we just payed and left."
• "Only knocking off one star because we weren't able to order from the more extensive restaurant menu upstairs because they were too busy."
• "Unfortunately if you like dining with a lot of space between you and the next table this may not be the place for you."
• "This area is a tourist trap though so people are paying through the roof for what you get."
• "The only thing that lets this lovely place down is the MANAGER as soon as you walk through the door he pounces on you even before you sit down."
• "A bit of a muddle & wait whilst waiting for the bill, nearly exceeded our parking time."
• "Not once during the evening were we asked about the food which was average, under seasoned and watery."

Value

Pros:

• "Very good value too (would never get all that food for that price in London!)"
• "£21 a head and you get 4 courses."
• "The food was fantastic, it was £21 for a four course meal you can't go wrong."
• "Very reasonable prices and great food and drink."
• "Not that the prices were extortionate. Very well priced for the quality and taste experience."
• "Amazing prices too! I thought they had under charged me by at least £20."
• "All in all we had a tasty and excellent meal which was very reasonably priced."

Cons:

• "The only thing that bothered me was the price, but I guess I'm just used to lower prices from my region."
• "If the food wasn't so expensive I'd if given it 3*."
• "Only thing you could say is slightly on the pricey side (£80 for 3 courses for two people) but for the quality of food and service delivered it was well worth it."
• "You can expect to pay about £25 per head for a Starter, main course and drinks."
• "The food was a bit disappointing (stay away from the risotto!)"
• "This area is a tourist trap though so people are paying through the roof for what you get."
• "The dessert was bad aswell, all crumble no apple! The frangepan was cold and tasteless, and swimming in cream."