Regular contributor Samantha writes:We went to Harveys Fish Market, the new restaurant on Ramsgate Harbour last night. It's beautifully kitted out but a bit pricey for Ramsgate I feel. It was interesting to see the rather posh barman (he's their wine-buyer, apparently) turning away drinkers with a polite 'We're a restaurant not a pub'. The finish of the venue looks good but will Thanet folk pay £13 (minimum) for a main course with at least £3 for any side orders? My risotto, whilst nice, was literally three dessert spoonfuls with two lettuce leaves.
If Ramsgate is the 'new millionaires' playground' [Yes it is - Ed] perhaps it'll succeed but at the moment... Mind you, it's owned by the same guy who owns the Blazing Donkey where the lunch bill for a very modest meal was so ridiculous we never went back!! I asked for a starter to be a main and you should have seen the size of the portion - you needed a magnifying glass to spot it!!
If you give it a whirl do let me know. I want these new places to succeed otherwise it'll only be Thorley's that'll be left.
PS: Didn't realise the place on the harbour had gone as the advertising boards are still in situ but there seems to be a 'for sale' sign on the building. Didn't walk the whole way as it looked empty.
Well, that's one review of the new plaice place. I'll hang fire for further reports before I consider it for my Recommended Thanet Nosheries in the sidebar on the right. And yes, the caff at the end of the east pier is no more. It was called the Harbour Lights, but they went out a few months back I gather.
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is it not owened by jhon burton race the chef from dartmouth devon
He is the 'development chef' according to something I read but no idea what that actually means except he doesn't own it. That's definite.
Hmm, will have to wait until I've got a few more quid in the bank before going there, but from the outside it looks like they've done a good job.
got to wait for something fishy to celebrate before going there!
got to wait for something fishy to celebrate before going there!
I did not go to the "Grand Opening Calibration" because Richard was not polite enough to even respond to my email when inquiring about attending. However A friend that was in attendance over heard Richard respond to the question "why do you not have any Real Ales?" with "that is not the clientele we are looking to attract. What Richard does not understand is that in the hospitality business you cater to your clientele. Seeing that a majority of people living in Ramsgate drink Real Ale I think It would only make sense that he provide a selection to his local customer base. If he can not see that this is appropriate, he will have a very lonely winter once all the Londoners have left for the summer. I think Ramsgate needs Harveys and I hope for the good of the town that Harveys is a success, however I will not be patronizing this establishment and I wonder what in the world Richard is doing in the hospitality business. He has proven that he has a lot to learn.
Interesting that they only sell half pints of beer even tho' they have the pumps at the bar. Is that because the pint drinkers are the wrong clientele?
Early days so things may change. When we enquired to have a look at the menu we were told there would be a £12 fixed price menu coming but someone else looking for that day's menu to gauge the place was heard to say as he left 'Out of my price-bracket'.
I'll be glad to eat there.
Bit chintzy for Fannit innit?
It looks like they bought their furniture in Argos. Not very tastefuly done
People on here seem to know more about the business than the owner. If they're so smart why ain't the rich? If Richard wants to price out the local that's up to him. People will travel a long way 12 months a year for a good nose bag. Look at Rick Stein's in Padstow. Really expensive and packed out 12 months a year There's loads of places to get a decent pint locally but but few places selling decent seafood.
The decor looks low class thats my point
It wouldnt survive 5 minutes in central London with that look.
It was empty when we were looking for somewhere to eat, and lacking any hint of what was on offer and for how much on the exterior it remainded empty.
Do like the snobby attitude though, reveals more than the food ever might, and means the dedicated diner can spend their money in restaurants which do a good line in hospitality instead.
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