Samphire Menu

Snacks

  • Focaccia, Whipped Bloody Mary Butter

    £5.95

  • Smoked Almonds

    $

  • House Pickles

    $

  • Olives

    £4.50

  • ½ Dozen Oysters, Juniper Mignonette

    $

  • Anchovies & Rosemary Oil

    £9.95

Starters

  • Smoked Cod & Ashmore Croquettes, Pickled Cucumber, Confit Garlic Mayo

    £13.95

  • Smoked Cod's Roe, Pickled Radish, Rye Crackers

    £11.95

  • Purple Sprouting, Romesco, Almonds

    £8.95

  • Rye Bay Scallop, Black Pudding, Pancetta, Cauliflower Puree

    $

  • Chargrilled Sardines, Olive Oil, Lemon

    £12.95

  • Aged Beef Tartare, Crispy Shallots, Burnt Onion Puree

    £13.95

Mains

  • Roast Aubergine, Tomato Ragu, Chickpeas, Mint, Feta

    £18.95

  • Creole Mussels, Holy Trinity Sauce, Smoked Prawn Butter

    £21.95

  • Roasted Butternut Squash & Ashmore Suet Pudding, Kale, Mustard Sauce

    £19.95

  • Bacon Chop, Burnt Apple Butter, Creamed Leeks

    £26.95

  • Samphire's Fish Pie, Buttered Hispi

    £25.95

  • Butterflied Mackerel, Monks Beard & Blood Orange

    £26.95

  • 10oz Sirloin, Bone Marrow Crumb, Beef Jus

    £28.95

  • 1kg Ribeye, Café De Paris Butter

    £79.95

Sides

  • Chargrilled Hispi, Truffle Mayo, Shallots

    £5.95

  • Buttered Pink Firs

    £4.95

  • Beef Fat Potato Pavé

    £5.95

Item-Menu

  • Pickles

    $

  • Cantabrian Anchovies

    $

  • Whipped Cod's Roe, Sourdough

    $

  • Beetroot, Curd, Radicchio & Walnut Salad

    $

  • Salt Hake Croquettas, Squid Ink Aioli

    $

  • Sprouting Broccoli, Roast Shallot & Romesco

    $

  • Smoked Ham Hock, Terrine, Remoulade, Pickled

    $

  • Mussels, Biddenden Cider, Onion, Garlic & Thyme

    $

  • Chalk Stream Trout, Chard, Chilli & Anchovy Dressing

    $

  • Dingly Dell Pork Chop, Red Cabbage, Mustard

    $

Day Boat

  • Samphire's Fish Pie

    $

  • Creedy Carver Chicken, Potato Bake, Aioli

    $

Cocktails

  • Samphire's Bloody Mary

    $

  • Spicy Margarita

    $

  • Dirty Martini

    $

  • Espresso Martini

    $

  • French 75

    $

  • Champagne Cocktail

    $

  • Buck's Fizz

    $

  • Aperol Spritz

    $

  • Campari Spritz

    $

  • Italicus Spritz

    $

  • Elderflower Fizz

    $

Cocktail Of The Week

  • Mojito Spritz

    $

  • Samphire's Spicy Margarita

    $

  • Margarita

    $

  • Dirty Martini

    $

  • French Martini

    $

  • Espresso Martini

    $

  • Kir Royale

    $

  • Negroni

    $

  • Champagne Cocktail

    £11.50

  • Samphire's Bloody Mary

    £10.50

  • Aperol Spritz

    $

  • Campari Spritz

    $

  • Italicus Spritz

    $

  • Elderflower Fizz

    £11.50

Alcohol Free

  • Botivo Paloma

    £8.95

Supper Menu

  • Bread, Olives, Habas, Dips

    $

  • Oysters Mignonette / Tamari & Lime

    $

  • Soup And Bread

    $

  • Mussels, Biddenden Cider, Onion, Garlic And Thyme

    $

  • Pork Terrine, Pickled Onion & Tewkesbury Mustard

    $

  • Braised Cultlefish Risotto, Pickled Fennel

    $

  • Heritage Tomatoes, Goats Curd, Lovage & Breadcrumb

    $

  • Cured Sea Trout, Cucumber & Crème Fraiche

    $

  • Braised Barley, Roast Onion, Coriander & Kupros Feta

    $

  • Roast Cod, Courgette, White Bean, Aioli

    $

  • Dayboat Fish Of The Day

    $

Others

  • Braised Duck Leg, Carrots, Butter Beans

    $

  • Samphire's Fish Pie

    $

  • Bread & Butter

    $

  • Oysters, Mignonette

    $

  • Whipped Cod's Roe On Sourdough

    $

  • Burrata, Roasted Red Peppers, Fried Bread.com

    $

  • White Cabbage, Capers, Buttermilk & Flax

    $

  • Duck Rillette, Pickles, Toast

    $

  • Braised Broad Beans, Curd, Green Sauce On Toast

    $

  • Dingly Dell Pork Belly, Borlotti Bean Salad

    $

  • Creedy Carver Chicken, Potato Bake, Romesco

    $

  • 2 X Oysters, Fermented Chilli & Pickled Cucumber

    £8.95

  • Bacon & Pork Hazelnut Terrine

    £9.95

  • Smoked Cod's Roe, Rye Crackers

    £10.95

  • Cauliflower Steak, Wild Garlic Salsa, Spiced Walnuts

    £17.95

  • Confit Duck Leg, Butterbeans, Red Peppers & Sweet Peas

    £21.95

  • Grilled Hispi Cabbage, Miso

    £4.95

  • Sticky Toffee Pudding & Vanilla Ice Cream

    £8.95

  • Summer Pudding, Kentish Cherries, Clotted Cream

    £8.95

  • Pink Fir Potatoes, Herb Butter

    £4.50

  • Whipped Cod's Roe, Fennel Crackers

    $

  • Crown Prince Barigoule, Spinach & Puy Lentil Vinaigrette

    $

  • Dry Cured Ham, Glazed Figs, Parmesan, Pomegranate Molasses

    $

  • Ham Hock Ballotine, Pickles, Truffle Emulsion

    $

  • Mussels, Biddenden Cider, Shallots, Garlic & Thyme

    $

  • Jerusalem Artichoke, Hazelnut Pesto

    $

  • Whitstable Gun Cured Salmon, Smoked Crème Fraiche

    $

  • Samphire's Bouillabaise

    $

  • Roast Celeriac & Wild Mushroom Risotto

    $

  • Samphire's Fish Pie, Seasonal Greens

    $

  • Dingley Dell Pork Belly, Cabbage, Smoked Cockles & Bacon

    $

  • Parsnip & Chestnut Pithivier, Confit Shallot, Salsa Verde

    $

  • Stour Valley Venison Bourguignon, Mash

    $

  • Roquette & Parmesan Salad, Balsamic Reduction

    $
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Located on the bustling High Street in the heart of Whitstable, the Samphire Menu offers a sophisticated yet relaxed take on modern British cuisine, deeply rooted in Kent’s rich local produce. With a strong focus on sustainability and seasonality, Samphire delivers a well-curated dining experience that balances elegance with authenticity.

One of the standout features of the menu is its thoughtful use of locally sourced ingredients-from oysters harvested just a short walk away to organic meats and fresh vegetables grown across the county. The seafood offering is particularly noteworthy: delicately seared scallops, perfectly paired with textures of cauliflower, or the day’s catch served with beurre blanc and samphire (yes, the name-sake green that lends the restaurant its title) showcase a clear mastery of coastal flavours.

Meat lovers will appreciate the slow-cooked lamb shoulder, which falls apart beautifully, served with heritage carrots and a rich jus. Vegetarian dishes are equally refined, such as the wild mushroom risotto enriched with truffle oil-proof that Samphire doesn’t treat plant-based options as an afterthought.

The plating is meticulous without feeling pretentious, and the portion sizes are satisfying yet well-balanced. Prices are mid to upper-range, but the quality justifies the spend, especially given the calibre of service and atmosphere.

What truly differentiates Samphire from other bistro-style establishments in Kent is its fusion of fine dining techniques with a genuine commitment to locality. It doesn’t rely on gimmicks-instead, it lets the ingredients speak. For special occasions or a memorable stop along the Kent coast, this is a strong contender. While booking ahead is advisable, the experience is well worth the planning.

In summary, the Samphire Menu at 4 High St, Whitstable, offers a refined, regionally inspired dining journey that both locals and visitors will find compelling.