Buoy and Oyster

This was our dinner in Margate before heading back to London ! We were eager to try the best places in Margate, and we ended this culinary day trip with a bang! This place is magnificent, the food is incredibly fresh and expertly prepared, cooked to perfection, plus all of it is done in a quirky, cool, very tasty way! Let me explain: the “ridiculous Bloody Mary “ is not just a cocktail, it is a starter, and a big one too! It has a prawn, bacon, a big olive, and more ! It is delicious and I do not even like Bloody Mary that much, but this was incredible! We also had a delicious prawn cocktail that was just perfect ! We followed that with a fisherman’s board, 1 each. We chose a great Chablis, which was the perfect companion to the most perfect ending to a gorgeous day out ! A special mention to the staff, from the very kind manager that let us start our dinner a bit earlier than the time we had originally booked, 20.15, to the waitress who really looked after us throughout the meal, and everybody else we interacted with. Such a warm, nice device is very rare to find, especially when the place is heaving with people. The whole experience was very special, the food is delicious, we were extremely happy. A gem of a place that needs to be visited again and again. Thank you guys you are really fantastic !

Amazing, absolutely loved it here! Seafood & fish were some of the best, very fresh and delicious. Great choice of drinks. Terrace has a lovely view (can be a chilly, but they have blankets!) Service was also really great.

I had such a lovely experience at this seafood spot yesterday! From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by every member of staff, which set the tone for a fantastic meal. The food was absolutely excellent — fresh, and beautifully presented. What truly made the visit special was the outstanding service from Issy. She went above and beyond to make myself and my niece feel welcome, She even moved us to a table by the terrace so we could enjoy a better view — such a thoughtful gesture that made our meal even more memorable. Highly recommend this place for both the food and the genuinely caring service. Thank you, Issy, for making our visit so special!

The food was mediocre. The price-quality ratio was poor. The service was very pleasant; Emily was wonderful – I haven’t encountered such a kind and attentive server in a long time. She should be valued. The environment was also average.

We had a fantastic meal at Buoy and Oyster. The terrace area offers a lovely view over the water — perfect for capturing beautiful sunset photos. The ambience was relaxed and welcoming, and every dish we ordered was absolutely delicious and incredibly fresh. Emily provided warm, attentive, and professional service, which truly added to the overall experience — the cherry on top! They also offer a great selection of non alcoholic cocktails. We’ll definitely be returning next time we’re in the area.

Service was amazing, very friendly. Food was unique, fresh, and beautifully presented. Massive thank you to Craig who is clearly an outstanding chef, and his crew for an outstanding meal overlooking the sea for sunset. Will definitely be back and will be recommending

Had an amazing meal at the buoy and oyster this afternoon, we had the fried pickles and onion bhaji Scotch egg followed by the sea bass special and the fish and chips. Received great service from Beata! Would definitely come back here again, lovely atmosphere and such fresh tasty food!

it is amazing service and such a great food , specially “catch of the day” and seafood set including scallops,king prawns, fish and extra pasta . so nice and enjoy it. highly recommended everyone. make sure you BOOK ADVANCE. it is worthy to travel over 2 and half hours to come here

Cold food, cold service, cold restaurant. What food that was edible and not sent back wasn't nice. It was as if they just bought it all frozen from Brake Brothers and dished it out as finer dining. You're better off going to the chippy and sitting on the beach. It will be better food, warm, cheaper and it will be warmer on the beach! Ph not forgetting the 12.5% service charge!! Not the place it used to be. They've really taken their eye off the ball here.

The attention to detail in the decor, service and cuisine are notable. Each dish arrived looking like a work of art and tasting like the Chef is striving toward a Michelin star. The halibut with cockles, kale and fluffy cauliflower puree had exquisite flavor and balance. The skin on the halibut was perfectly crisp in contrast to the flakiness of the halibut. The wine list has been carefully chosen, too! We're planning to return in the summer with our family.