Twenty Seven Harbour Street

The story

Twenty Seven Harbour Street, Broadstairs | Mediterranean Dining Under York Gate

Fire and sharing plates

Twenty Seven Harbour Street serves refined Mediterranean cooking beneath the historic York Gate in Broadstairs, offering a family-run escape that looks straight out over Viking Bay. This independent kitchen operates on a straightforward premise, serving small individual plates cooked entirely over charcoal and fire. Guests order directly from a rotating selection of seasonal ingredients, with dishes arriving exactly when they leave the stove rather than following a rigid course structure. The approach keeps the pace relaxed while highlighting the direct heat of their Mediterranean kitchen.

The kitchen and its highlights

Reviewers have singled out the tempura monkfish paired with peas and aïoli as a standout moment, alongside a gently charred devilled red mullet that balances vivid seasoning with precise technique. The menu frequently features locally sourced proteins like a tender Kentish pork chop finished with anchovy and rosemary butter, or a rich paella built around red mullet, prawns, and sobrassada. Sweet finishes arrive just as casually, with thick sourdough doughnuts dusted in white and dark chocolate providing a satisfying end to the meal.

Room and surroundings

The dining space retains the original architecture of its previous iteration, featuring chapel chairs and sturdy wooden tables set against soothing dark walls. Large windows frame the coastal light, creating a bright backdrop for an extensive list of European and English wines poured by the glass. This steady standard of service and food has earned the venue a Good Food Guide recognition, drawing both locals and visitors to its relaxed grazing style.