Oyster Bed
1540 Reviews
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- Friday12–10 PM
- Saturday12–10 PM
- Sunday12–9 PM
- Monday12–9 PM
- Tuesday12–9 PM
- Wednesday12–9 PM
- Thursday12–9 PM
About the Business
Home | Oyster Bed in Whitstable | Pub and Restaurant | Signature | A friendly pub atmosphere, and restaurant-style food and drink make The Oyster Bed in Whitstable a true gem. From traditional pub classics done with a
Contacts
Call Us
+441227250172
A299, Whitstable CT5 3JE
Hours
- Friday12–10 PM
- Saturday12–10 PM
- Sunday12–9 PM
- Monday12–9 PM
- Tuesday12–9 PM
- Wednesday12–9 PM
- Thursday12–9 PM
Features
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wi-Fi
- Dine-in
- Takeaway
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Free water refills
- Spirits
- Wine
- Seating
- Toilets
- Cosy
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Casual
- Outdoor seating
- Food
- Food at bar
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Live performances
Recommended Reviews
Michael Enriquez
06.03.2024
Oyster Bed
We arrived as a group of 8 at around 7pm. We ordered starters which were fine and lovely, then we ordered our main meal which arrived late. Firstly waiting 45 minutes and then we asked a member of the team on 3 different occasions and was told they were dishing up our main courses.We waited a further 10 - 15 minutes then went back and asked again which we was told our meals were being dished up. How long does it take to dish up meals?At this point we were left hungry and frustrated. When the meals finally came after over an hour, they were luke warm and had to ask twice to speak to the manager.When the manager arrived we explained we waited over an hour for our food and when it arrived it wasn’t heated to the correct temperature. The manager didn’t look very happy and said he would cancel the bill.We left unsatisfied, unhappy & hungry. Won’t be going again. Avoid at all costs.If you love waiting for your food for over an hour, and enjoy having a ‘warm’ meal this is the place for you.** In reply to the owner of the Oyster Bed, this is a lie. That is not what happened. I don’t know where you’re getting your facts from. **
Eric Homewood
14.02.2024
Oyster Bed
We arrived at 12:50 for our 13:00 booking. There were a number of people in front of us all of them were shown to their table very quickly. This is despite there were only 2 members of staff on duty to serve a very large number of customers. Shirley was the main customer contact despite the pressure she was under she gave her time to customers so we felt very welcome. We had a very relaxed time in the restaurant during our 3 hour stay. The food was delicious we enjoyed our visit.
Daniel Smethurst
24.01.2024
Oyster Bed
This is the 3rd time I've visited and this is what I know so far. Their burgers are great, juicy, full of flavour, and comes with crispy fries that are cooked to perfection. The gammon steaks, we were so impressed with as it is hard to find somewhere that does not over cook them. These were juicy, easy to pull apart and tasted great. The sirloin, it really was not good at all. This was not due to the chef not cooking to my specification though, it was just a bad cut full of thick gristle.Our last visit, and probably our last now did not go well at all. The young lady serving us was lovely and did nothing wrong at all. However, the Sunday roast was one of the worst I have ever seen (and I am a former head chef of nearly 10 years in hospitality). The pots were stale, the meat chewy and dry. The veg was under cooked and why do places now insist on pouring your gravy for you? Please take note:- most people prefer to pour their own as they have their own ways of doing things.Even with this, we would have just got on with it. We didn't even complain. However, my partner had asked for pork which came with crackling. When her plate came out, no crackling was there. When we asked, some was brought out. Take a look at the photos to see what was brought out. Even with that, I took it to the bar (this is where the young lady that brought it to us was), there was also another much older waitress over hearing and looking at me, and I said, thank you for trying but that is just..." I laughed a little and finished "it's ok
Aran Farazi
13.01.2024
Oyster Bed
The meat was cooked a bit too much but it was still tender and flavorful. The veggies were nicely roasted and complemented the dish well. The meal brought together all the classic elements of a good roast, and I left the table feeling completely satisfied.
Nicola Robinson
10.01.2024
Oyster Bed
I organised our Christmas Dinner for14, booked online very easy, I meet with Sam the Oyster Bed manager and handed in our food choices on the Thursday a few days before, arrived on the day was give a few minutes to settle in to our seats, the food arrived quickly but was never rushed. Good sized portion cooked really well. Staff very pleasant. Everything clean. Will be returning soon.
Sally Hyne
23.12.2023
Oyster Bed
Prompt service. Polite and pleasant waitress. Reasonable wait for food. Tasty meal and drinks. Price acceptable at today's rates. Above all, the marvellous ambience that we have come to expect from this venue. Thank you all.
Simon Wedgwood
22.12.2023
Oyster Bed
Popped in for a Sunday roast. Stood at the door for 5 mins (place wasn’t busy) . Eventually approached the bar and asked if we could eat. Was told to go to the family area and choose a table. No problem but all dirty and uncleared. No one came to clear or wipe table. Order 2 roast dinners. Both arrived cold and items missing. Went to bar to ask why items were missing. Miserable employee bought us some of the missing items (cold). To be honest I could go on. Terrible experience, what happened to this restaurant. What a shame for Marstons. Terrible terrible terrible.
Heidi Street
19.12.2023
Oyster Bed
Table of 8 for our Christmas meal, Lovely food but portions were quite small, they did however give us extra chips & Sarah was great! She even found a pudding that is never on the menu. Only problem was it was so cold & some of us had to keep our coats on.
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A299, Whitstable CT5 3JE
Oyster Bed