The Waterfront Hythe Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Best calamari I’ve ever had and the chips were perfection."
• "The Dover sole was cooked to perfection. The fish was so tender it just fell off the bones."
• "Our Sunday roast lived up to our expectations, the lamb cooked to perfection."
• "The food was of good quality."
• "Fantastic food. Food order was taken and the starters arrived prompt."

Cons:

• "Very disappointed with my food experience in waterfront restaurant... food was tasteless."
• "The food can be a mixed bag sometimes; most recently the chicken schnitzel was overcooked and dry."
• "The crab cakes were delicious, but the mussels weren't fully open."
• "Food is tasteless. May look 'fine dining' in your plate, however that doesn't justify the ridiculous price and the lack of taste."
• "The worst meal I've had in a long time. I ordered the Dover sole which was dry and rubbery."

Service

Pros:

• "The waiters were really nice. Very good with my brothers’ peanut allergies too."
• "Staff very friendly & service made it all special."
• "Fantastic staff. Service was quick."
• "The staff were calm and collected. We were glad we had booked in advance."
• "Service started way to slow but once Eloise took over it was superb."

Cons:

• "Though I did have to ask for the 2nd milkshake as it was left on the side."
• "The service is great, thou a little slow in the evenings."
• "The service was very basic and they didn’t have mussels."
• "When we got there, we were seated inside and not near a window. We mentioned that we had booked a window seat specifically and was told it was close enough."
• "Service is always friendly and attentive although can be on the slow side at times."

Ambiance and Location

Pros:

• "Cool interior and the toilets were most impressively decorated!"
• "Singer here & atmosphere just amazing by the sea."
• "We had a great window seat with amazing views."
• "The location is bang on the beach."
• "The wonderful ambience created by the welcoming staff, tasteful decor, and talented singer."

Cons:

• "If you're after a quirky, independent restaurant, offering a range of delicious food and drinks with a sea view, look no further."
• "Good location right on the beach but definitely looks nicer from the outside."
• "The music in the background was rather awful but I guess that's down to personal taste."
• "The service is slow, staff tend to avoid eye contact."
• "Lovely setting, right next to the beach but feels like a wasted opportunity."