Dukes

4.4

33 Reviews

£26 to £40

French

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Vegetarian-friendly

Dukes is a characterful bar & bistro nestled at the heart of Margate’s historic Old Town.

Serving refined French-inspired bistro classics including indulgent fish pie, locally sourced moules frites, fresh Provençale style salads & succulent signature burgers, alongside a lovingly considered selection of wines, Kentish beers, house cocktails & Champagne by the glass.

Located just off the seafront, a short walk from Dreamland & the Turner Contemporary, amongst a peppering of charming boutiques, bars & restaurants, Dukes offers guests a relaxed moment of timeless escapism from the busy Market Place.

In summer, the Garden Grill, with sprawling Mediterranean sun terrace, provides a peaceful oasis from the hustle and bustle of the Main Sands, serving crab frites, burgers, local draught beer and refreshing spritz.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
01843 221071
Website
http://www.dukesmargate.com/
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Joseph Andrews

Location
Duke St, Margate, Kent CT9
Neighborhood
Margate
Cross street
1 Duke Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Salted Cashews £4.00
Salted Pretzels£4.00
Smoke Almonds£4.00
Pistou Olives£4.00
Bread & Accoutrements£6.00
sourdough seeded bloomer | white baguette | Kamalata olive loaf | house infused oil | salted butter
Pickled Crudités£6.50
aubergine & garlic Provençal dip
Anchovies £7.00
anchovies | olive oil | chives lemon
Caviar & Crisps£14.00
salted Kettle crisps | caviar
Artichoke Hearts£4.50
basil oil | chilli & chives rosemary salt

Summer Small Plates

We recommend 3 small plates per person to be enjoyed in our sun-drenched garden with a glass of wine or your favourite cocktail!

Celeriac Remoulade£7.00
micro parsley | olive oil
Garlic Prawns£8.50
king prawns | garlic | white wine
Tarragon Moules £8.50
garlic | cream | white wine | tarragon
Steak Verde£11.00
rib eye | salsa verde
Anchovies£7.00
anchovies | olive oil | chives | lemon
Artichoke Hearts£4.50
basil oil | chilli & chives | rosemary salt
Heritage Gazpacho£8.00
heritage tomatoes | jalapeño peppers red onion
Tarragon Moules£8.50
garlic | cream | white wine | tarragon
Pickled Crudités £6.50
aubergine & garlic Provençal dip
Comté & Crackers£5.50
Comté | sourdough crackers | dill | apricot jam

Starters

Celeriac Remoulade £7.00
micro parsley | olive oil
Heritage Gazpacho£8.00
heritage tomatoes | jalapeño peppers | red onion
Petit Camembert £10.00
garlic & rosemary | warm baguette | rhubarb marmalade
Martini aux Crevettes £13.00
prawn cocktail | red vermouth & vodka marie rose | shredded cos
Chicken Liver Pâté
spring vinaigrette | crudités | olive toast

Bistro Menu

Moules Frites£20.00
moules marinière or moules à la crème | skin on frites
Signature Stack£18.00
house seasoned beef patty | smoked lardons | truffle béchamel | celeriac remoulade | charred red pepper ketchup | watercress | sesame brioche rosemary frites
Vegan Stack£16.50
miso-marinated vegan patty | celeriac remoulade | charred red pepper ketchup | watercress | vegan brioche | rosemary frites
Steak Verde £28.00
rib eye | salsa verde | house jus | rosemary frites
Celeriac Steak Verde£22.00
soy- marinated celeriac | salsa verde | house jus | rosemary frites
Chicken Caesar Salad £20.00
chicken breast | cos lettuce | parmesan | Caesar dressing | olive croutons fried capers | anchovies
Salad Provençal £14.00
charred green beans | Heritage tomato | Pistou olives | smashed baby potatoes | fried capers | soft boiled egg | olive croutons
Crab Frites£22.00
skin on frites | dressed crab | crispy shallots | Dukes seasoning | parsley | lemon

Sides & Frites

Truffle Béchamel Frites£8.50
skin on frites | truffle béchamel sauce
Rosemary Frites £6.00
skin on frites | rosemary salt
Green Salad£6.00
mixed leaf salad | house dressing
Caesar Salad £6.00
cos lettuce | parmesan | Caesar dressing olive croutons | fried capers | anchovies
Tomato & Mozarella Salad£6.50
plum tomatoes | mozarella | basil oil
Garlic Green Beans£5.50
olive oil | black pepper

Kids

Mini Stack & Frites£9.50
house seasoned beef patty | cheddar cheese | sesame brioche
Mini Vegan Stack & Frites£9.50
miso-marinated vegan patty | vegan brioche
Pasta du Jour£7.00
Petit Frites £4.00

Desserts

A sample of our dessert specials

Brioche & Butter Pudding
Crème anglaise
Belgian Chocolate Cheesecake
coconut Chantilly cream
Lemon Posset £6.50
basil & lime steeped strawberries | almond shortbread
Raspberry Sorbet£4.00
fresh mint
Comté & Crackers£5.50
comté | sourdough crackers | dill | apricot jam
Kid’s Ice Cream£3.50
triple chocolate (v) or vanilla (pb)

What 33 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Kent
Best Service
Kent
Best Ambiance
Kent
Healthy
Kent
Hot spot
Kent
Great for live music
Kent
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dukes is a charming bistro in Margate, known for its "great food" and "lovely staff." Guests praise the "beautiful atmosphere" with live piano music and sophisticated decor. The Sunday roast, bistro menu, and cocktails receive high accolades. Despite mixed reviews, the overall experience is warm and welcoming.

33 Reviews

S
Steve
Kent
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The staff were friendly and the service was good, even though it was reasonably busy. We enjoyed our food and there was a decent choice on the menu. A good atmosphere, if very slightly loud on the music front, although once we were used to it, the level was fine. A notch down maybe. Otherwise, our experience was very good and I would happily dine there again.
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Lara
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely lunch to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Great food, lovely friendly service. We had the roast dinner (vegan option) and it was so tasty and well cooked. We followed this with desserts - which were also excellent - chocolate genache and Lemon posset. House red (Malbec) was very good according to the drinkers. This is a lovely chilled restaurant serving high quality food and offering great service. We felt welcomed and looked after. We will return.
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Jane
Yorkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb service and food, champagne and the loveliest of staff. The vibe is great with a live pianist and sophisticated decor. They have done a brilliant job creating a lovely restaurant and bar.
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Karen
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful place , lovely atmosphere , great customer service , lovely Sunday roast today ..will be going back again and again . Thankyou Dukes ❤️
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Shaun
Buckinghamshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fab little bistro. Great food, lovely staff and brilliant value. A real treasure in the heart of Margate.
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Chyna
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went recently on a Sunday with our two children, two friends and their toddler. The staff were helpful and accommodating, the roast was fantastic and the ambience was lovely - they had a pianist playing. Will definitely return.
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Paul
Brighton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service & lovely food , thank you for welcoming us to Margate!
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Robert
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it, we had my birthday there for 14 of us and it was incredible. Love this restaurant and the team are so kind and friendly but also fun. Thank you
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E
Emma and Will
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect and so nice to be somewhere where all the people working were happy *****
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Luke
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptionally good bistro menu, deliciously strong cocktails, varied wine list and stunning decor. Can’t recommend highly enough! Can’t wait to come back again soon - maybe for a Sunday roast as they come highly recommended by our friends! LOVE Dukes!
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Dukes is rated 4.4 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

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Duke St, Margate, Kent CT9

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
1 Duke Street
Neighborhood
Margate
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Executive chef
Joseph Andrews
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.dukesmargate.com/
Phone number
01843 221071

Dukes

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For The Table

Salted Cashews £4.00

Salted Pretzels£4.00

Smoke Almonds£4.00

Pistou Olives£4.00

Bread & Accoutrements£6.00

Pickled Crudités£6.50

Anchovies £7.00

Caviar & Crisps£14.00

Artichoke Hearts£4.50

Summer Small Plates

Celeriac Remoulade£7.00

Garlic Prawns£8.50

Tarragon Moules £8.50

Steak Verde£11.00

Anchovies£7.00

Artichoke Hearts£4.50

Heritage Gazpacho£8.00

Tarragon Moules£8.50

Pickled Crudités £6.50

Comté & Crackers£5.50

Starters

Celeriac Remoulade £7.00

Heritage Gazpacho£8.00

Petit Camembert £10.00

Martini aux Crevettes £13.00

Chicken Liver Pâté

Bistro Menu

Moules Frites£20.00

Signature Stack£18.00

Vegan Stack£16.50

Steak Verde £28.00

Celeriac Steak Verde£22.00

Chicken Caesar Salad £20.00

Salad Provençal £14.00

Crab Frites£22.00

Sides & Frites

Truffle Béchamel Frites£8.50

Rosemary Frites £6.00

Green Salad£6.00

Caesar Salad £6.00

Tomato & Mozarella Salad£6.50

Garlic Green Beans£5.50

Kids

Mini Stack & Frites£9.50

Mini Vegan Stack & Frites£9.50

Pasta du Jour£7.00

Petit Frites £4.00

Desserts

Brioche & Butter Pudding

Belgian Chocolate Cheesecake

Lemon Posset £6.50

Raspberry Sorbet£4.00

Comté & Crackers£5.50

Kid’s Ice Cream£3.50

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