Absolutely fantastic time,the service was excellent and the meal was superb.Parking: Plenty of parking space available.Wheelchair accessibility: Pleased to see that wheelchair acces is provided
Zoe Barker
Amazing service and the food was fantastic great value for
Suzanne McGuinness
Have visited twice as a family group, first time was just before Christmas and their idea of a Christmas vegetarian meal was macaroni cheese! Gave it the benefit of the doubt and we went again for a family birthday. This time I chose from the Vegan menu (although I am Vegetarian not Vegan). The zucchini fritt for starter was a few soggy strips. Hoping my main would be better, I had the cauliflower dish….five small florets of cauliflower with a small portion of chips. Nothing else! Plus on every occasion I been left waiting for my meal while the other diners have started their meals. Compared to the full plates the other diners had ( Sunday Roasts) it was pretty poor. The staff were very apologetic & offered to remove the charge from the bill, however, it’s almost though they don’t want vegetarian or vegan diners and served poor food to deter people from coming again. Such a shame as the staff & venue are great, the food lets it down.
Carol Gisby
We went for Burns night it was first class all round. Lovely staff so helpful. We had a lovely time. Will go again.
Sebastien Patrick Ernest Gaul
Afternoon tea at 17.95 pounds, a bit expensive, only 1 scone per person, too little. Way too much buttercream in the cake preparation. In addition, the clotted cream was of poor quality.
Alan A
Superb service, the staff were smart and extremely attentive. Great Food, everything we had was especially tasty. Very comfortable, lovely room, nice and warm.
Foodinkent
Very, very average to say the least. The aesthetics of the places is lovely and has a lot of potential, however, we all felt it was disappointing and very mediocre. We eat out a lot having a Kent food page, and unfortunately this just didn’t meet the standards of other restaurants we’ve been too especially being associated with MPW you’d expect a really lovely meal especially with the high prices. My partner had the rump of lamb, which was cooked well and was pink as it should have been but unfortunately, it was so chewy and was just served on a small bed of peas, pearl onions and gravy, which seems odd given the standard price of the dish. Had we paid full price (£24.95) for it we’d have been extremely disappointed. My friend and I had the chicken kiev which was mediocre. My friend had the burger which was dry. The fries were however lovely. Service was ok, staff seemed friendly. Given we had the 50% off mains promotion & were under a bit of a time constraint, we did not complain, but all agreed we would not return unfortunately.
michael186311
Our visit was an early dinner on Christmas Eve. The restaurant looks good and is well furnished, over trades on the MPW brand but there you go. The food was nothing better than ok, and at this price range and style of restaurant it should have been way better. If I can cook better then it isn't good enough (and it wasn't). Service was the real low point, after being led to a table in the, cold, conservatory we were promptly abandoned by the waiting staff who were happier chatting to themselves in the warmer part of the restaurant. Our waitress didn't seem to know what was going on on at all, we asked how long the restaurant had been there and she didn't have a clue and got confused with how long she had been there. When I asked for directions to the gents toilets she thought it was hilarious. The knowledge of the menu and wine list was poor at best. I removed the optional service charge because of this. Sadly, this is not the best restaurant in Dover, and that's saying something.
Abigail P
Lovely restaurant and waiting service. The food was great but not quite as good as I'd expect. The pudding was lovely though! Would visit again though.
JadeO90
The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing to the eye, but thats almost all the good points. The servers were friendly enough, and took the time to ask how things were, especially when clearing your plates between courses. The food, it was a shame really and definitely not a meal I would rush back for or recommend. Starter - some jarred peppers and some mozarella. No real taste, quite bland and something my kid could have thrown together - absolutely no technical skill went into preparing this. Main - this was reasonable, the steak melted in the mouth, but nothing I couldn’t get in other known steak houses. Pudding - not as described on the menu. Disappointing when the menu says white stilton and fig chutney, for the chef to serve brie and sandwich pickle!!! Ruined the meal to be served something you hadn’t ordered. If you run out of an ingredient then you tell your customers, you dont serve them something else and hope they dont realise. I would only return if I was booked at DBB in the next door hotel, it wouldn’t be out of choice.
We visited Dover Marine Hotel yesterday 16th December 2023 for a Christmas lunch. We have visited many times with family for coffees at this Hotel, but never for lunch, so we had no expectations. From the moment we arrived we were treated with courtesy and attentiveness . We were taken to our table which was a lovely crescent shaped banquette and seated. We had a wait of half an hour for our meal in which time we were given fresh French bread, plenty of water and our specified wine and drinks. Our orders taken we were able to take in the atmosphere which was tastefully decorated in the English Christmas tradition with lit Xmas trees. Our starters - salmon and peppers and mozzarella were light, finely prepared and the Game Pie was very filling - all were delicious. The mains were all traditional roast Turkey which lay almost regally across our plates with its courtiers of Brussel sprouts, carrots, French beans, pigs in blankets and stuffing. Finishing with a home made brownie, superb ice-cream and a Dickensian plum pudding. Coffee was offered but declined . Our extended family live abroad so we have made it a yearly event to celebrate with them in spirit at various local eateries and restaurants We all agreed that this lunch was the best not only for its excellent cuisine, but most importantly for its wonderful service. All the staff in the restaurant and throughout the Hotel were impeccable in their manner, in particular our two waiters - Paolo was one who served us and nothing was too much trouble. We wish to commend the whole experience.
deroubaix1993
booked the table but on my arrival on the day was told they was fully booked and couldn't allocate my booking and was told they could give me a table in the noisy bar instead .very disappointed as havent been there several time was hoping to celebrate my wife birthday . very disappointed on how the matter was dealt with !!
dccv1
Our dinner at this restaurant involved two different streams: the food and the experience. The food was simply excellent my wife and I tried different appetizers, mains and desserts. All were great. The experience was a bit different. We were seated by the window which was very nice but the chairs were very uncomfortable. There was a screaming child in the restaurant who nobody seemed to be able to control. There were only two servers so the service was a bit slow. When I went to pay, it seemed to be a challenge to find out if and how I could charge it to my room. Maybe we just hit an off night.
noodle33
Absolutely amazing! Had a two course meal, Food was out of this world, really tasty and plentiful. Excellent choice of starters, mains and deserts. Service was above and beyond Would 100% recommend
Absolutely fantastic time,the service was excellent and the meal was superb.Parking: Plenty of parking space available.Wheelchair accessibility: Pleased to see that wheelchair acces is provided
Amazing service and the food was fantastic great value for
Have visited twice as a family group, first time was just before Christmas and their idea of a Christmas vegetarian meal was macaroni cheese! Gave it the benefit of the doubt and we went again for a family birthday. This time I chose from the Vegan menu (although I am Vegetarian not Vegan). The zucchini fritt for starter was a few soggy strips. Hoping my main would be better, I had the cauliflower dish….five small florets of cauliflower with a small portion of chips. Nothing else! Plus on every occasion I been left waiting for my meal while the other diners have started their meals. Compared to the full plates the other diners had ( Sunday Roasts) it was pretty poor. The staff were very apologetic & offered to remove the charge from the bill, however, it’s almost though they don’t want vegetarian or vegan diners and served poor food to deter people from coming again. Such a shame as the staff & venue are great, the food lets it down.
We went for Burns night it was first class all round. Lovely staff so helpful. We had a lovely time. Will go again.
Afternoon tea at 17.95 pounds, a bit expensive, only 1 scone per person, too little. Way too much buttercream in the cake preparation. In addition, the clotted cream was of poor quality.
Superb service, the staff were smart and extremely attentive. Great Food, everything we had was especially tasty. Very comfortable, lovely room, nice and warm.
Very, very average to say the least. The aesthetics of the places is lovely and has a lot of potential, however, we all felt it was disappointing and very mediocre. We eat out a lot having a Kent food page, and unfortunately this just didn’t meet the standards of other restaurants we’ve been too especially being associated with MPW you’d expect a really lovely meal especially with the high prices. My partner had the rump of lamb, which was cooked well and was pink as it should have been but unfortunately, it was so chewy and was just served on a small bed of peas, pearl onions and gravy, which seems odd given the standard price of the dish. Had we paid full price (£24.95) for it we’d have been extremely disappointed. My friend and I had the chicken kiev which was mediocre. My friend had the burger which was dry. The fries were however lovely. Service was ok, staff seemed friendly. Given we had the 50% off mains promotion & were under a bit of a time constraint, we did not complain, but all agreed we would not return unfortunately.
Our visit was an early dinner on Christmas Eve. The restaurant looks good and is well furnished, over trades on the MPW brand but there you go. The food was nothing better than ok, and at this price range and style of restaurant it should have been way better. If I can cook better then it isn't good enough (and it wasn't). Service was the real low point, after being led to a table in the, cold, conservatory we were promptly abandoned by the waiting staff who were happier chatting to themselves in the warmer part of the restaurant. Our waitress didn't seem to know what was going on on at all, we asked how long the restaurant had been there and she didn't have a clue and got confused with how long she had been there. When I asked for directions to the gents toilets she thought it was hilarious. The knowledge of the menu and wine list was poor at best. I removed the optional service charge because of this. Sadly, this is not the best restaurant in Dover, and that's saying something.
Lovely restaurant and waiting service. The food was great but not quite as good as I'd expect. The pudding was lovely though! Would visit again though.
The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing to the eye, but thats almost all the good points. The servers were friendly enough, and took the time to ask how things were, especially when clearing your plates between courses. The food, it was a shame really and definitely not a meal I would rush back for or recommend. Starter - some jarred peppers and some mozarella. No real taste, quite bland and something my kid could have thrown together - absolutely no technical skill went into preparing this. Main - this was reasonable, the steak melted in the mouth, but nothing I couldn’t get in other known steak houses. Pudding - not as described on the menu. Disappointing when the menu says white stilton and fig chutney, for the chef to serve brie and sandwich pickle!!! Ruined the meal to be served something you hadn’t ordered. If you run out of an ingredient then you tell your customers, you dont serve them something else and hope they dont realise. I would only return if I was booked at DBB in the next door hotel, it wouldn’t be out of choice.
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We visited Dover Marine Hotel yesterday 16th December 2023 for a Christmas lunch. We have visited many times with family for coffees at this Hotel, but never for lunch, so we had no expectations. From the moment we arrived we were treated with courtesy and attentiveness . We were taken to our table which was a lovely crescent shaped banquette and seated. We had a wait of half an hour for our meal in which time we were given fresh French bread, plenty of water and our specified wine and drinks. Our orders taken we were able to take in the atmosphere which was tastefully decorated in the English Christmas tradition with lit Xmas trees. Our starters - salmon and peppers and mozzarella were light, finely prepared and the Game Pie was very filling - all were delicious. The mains were all traditional roast Turkey which lay almost regally across our plates with its courtiers of Brussel sprouts, carrots, French beans, pigs in blankets and stuffing. Finishing with a home made brownie, superb ice-cream and a Dickensian plum pudding. Coffee was offered but declined . Our extended family live abroad so we have made it a yearly event to celebrate with them in spirit at various local eateries and restaurants We all agreed that this lunch was the best not only for its excellent cuisine, but most importantly for its wonderful service. All the staff in the restaurant and throughout the Hotel were impeccable in their manner, in particular our two waiters - Paolo was one who served us and nothing was too much trouble. We wish to commend the whole experience.
booked the table but on my arrival on the day was told they was fully booked and couldn't allocate my booking and was told they could give me a table in the noisy bar instead .very disappointed as havent been there several time was hoping to celebrate my wife birthday . very disappointed on how the matter was dealt with !!
Our dinner at this restaurant involved two different streams: the food and the experience. The food was simply excellent my wife and I tried different appetizers, mains and desserts. All were great. The experience was a bit different. We were seated by the window which was very nice but the chairs were very uncomfortable. There was a screaming child in the restaurant who nobody seemed to be able to control. There were only two servers so the service was a bit slow. When I went to pay, it seemed to be a challenge to find out if and how I could charge it to my room. Maybe we just hit an off night.
Absolutely amazing! Had a two course meal, Food was out of this world, really tasty and plentiful. Excellent choice of starters, mains and deserts. Service was above and beyond Would 100% recommend
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