Folkestone's restaurant scene has grown significantly alongside the regeneration of the town. The Creative Quarter and Harbour Arm have attracted a cluster of independent food businesses, while Sandgate has its own strong offering on the High Street.
Creative Quarter restaurants
The Old High Street and surrounding streets in the Creative Quarter have some of the most interesting independent restaurants in the town. Pomus is a modern British restaurant known for seasonal, locally sourced menus. Cappadocia BBQ, Meze & Grill is a popular Turkish restaurant with an extensive meze and charcoal grill menu, popular for group dining.
Sandgate dining
Sandgate High Street is worth the short trip from Folkestone for its independent restaurant offering. The Fat Raj is a well-regarded Indian restaurant on the seafront street, and the Sandgate Cove Bakehouse serves artisan pastries and light lunches.
Harbour Arm food traders
The Folkestone Harbour Arm has a rotating line-up of street food traders during the summer season. The food offering changes year on year, but there is typically a good range of international street food, seafood, and sweet treats alongside the harbour bars.
Folkestone town centre and beyond
The broader town centre has a range of Turkish, Indian, and fast food options. Folkestone Charcoal Grill and the Flamin Chicken are popular choices for casual eating, while Flo's Pie and Mash offers the traditional East Kent pie and mash experience.