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Smoke & Co - Margate

4.5 (399)
£26 to £40
Meat
24 Marina Drive, Margate, England CT9 1DH

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Smoke & Co - Margate

4.5
£26 to £40
Meat
Margate

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Nestled along the vibrant Margate seafront, Smoke & Co. blends culinary excellence with breathtaking coastal views. This local favorite is known for some of the region’s finest smoked meats—tender brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and rich, flavorful pulled pork—prepared with expert care and a signature blend of seasonings and smoke.Whether you’re dropping in for a laid-back lunch or a hearty meal, you’re in for a feast that satisfies meat lovers and foodies alike.

And it’s not just the food—Smoke & Co. offers front-row seats to one of Margate’s most iconic sights: the sunset. As the sky shifts into oranges, pinks, and purples over the sea, diners enjoy a meal with an unforgettable view. Whether you’re local or just visiting, Smoke & Co. is where great food meets stunning scenery.

Walk-in only, 7 days a week, until 4pm. Any tables larger than 6 please phone us to book this in.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Meat, Barbecue, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Contact
    07481 344328
  • Website
    https://www.smokeandco.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Bill Fagg
  • Location
    24 Marina Drive, Margate, England CT9 1DH
  • Area
    Margate
  • Parking Details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Smoke & Co Sunday Roast Experience

    2 - 12 people

    4 Oct 2026 - 20 Dec 2026
    Sundays are made for good food, great company and proper roasts by the sea. Join us at Smoke & Co for our Sunday Roast Experience, bringing together our signature smokehouse flavours with all the comforts of a traditional Sunday roast. Choose from sirloin of beef, herb-seasoned porchetta with crackling, roasted & smoked half chicken, or our wild mushroom nut roast, all served with seasonal vegetables, golden roast potatoes, braised red cabbage and Yorkshire pudding. For something extra special, pre-order our 12–14 hour braised and smoked Beef Shin Sharing Roast for four, complete with giant pigs in blankets and cauliflower cheese. This must be pre-ordered on the Tuesday before your booking. Contact the restaurant directly on 07414814587 to pre-order. Start with one of our smokehouse-inspired starters, finish with a homemade dessert or dessert cocktail, and settle in for a Sunday afternoon done the Smoke & Co way. Good food is better shared.
    Smoke & Co Sunday Roast Experience photo

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Menu

This menu from Smoke & Co - Margate.

Served Monday - Friday 12-4pm

Bagels

  • Pulled Brisket

    Slow-smoked brisket, hand-pulled and dripping with rich house BBQ sauce, tender, smokey, and deeply satisfying.

    • Pulled Pork

      Low-and-slow smoked pork collar, pulled to perfection and finished with a Cherry Cola BBQ glaze.

      • Salt Beef

        Warm sliced cured beef, delicately seasoned and served with sharp mustard for a bold, classic bite.

        Hot Dogs

        • Beef Hot Dogs

          Classic juicy beef hot dog in a soft bun, served with your choice of toppings.

          • Bacon XXL Frankfurter

            An extra-large, smokey frankfurter wrapped—big, bold, and unapologetically indulgent, served with your choice of toppings.

            • VW Curry Wurst

              German-style sausage smothered in rich, spiced curry ketchup, hot dog done right, served with your choice of toppings.

              Toasties

              • Three Cheeses

                A rich blend of three premium cheeses, melted and toasted until golden, crisp, and irresistibly gooey.

                • Cherry Cola Pork

                  Slow-cooked pulled pork glaze in a sweet cherry cola BBQ sauce, layered with spicy chorizo and melted cheese.

                  • Pulled Brisket

                    Smoked brisket piled high with caramelised onions, melted cheese, and a hint of mustard for balance.

                    Toppings

                    • Toppings

                      Choice of 3: Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Grilled Onions, Jalapeños, Grilled Mushrooms. Sauces: Ketchup, Mustard, Mayonnaise, Sweet BBQ.

                      • Mac'n'CheeseGBP 3.50
                      • Pulled PorkGBP 4.00
                      • BaconGBP 2.00
                      • Pulled BeefGBP 5.00
                      • CheeseGBP 1.50
                      • Pulled LambGBP 5.00

                    Sides

                    • Sides

                      All come with one side: House Seasoned Fries (V), Onion Rings (V), House Salad (V), Coleslaw.

                      Last updated: 14 April 2026

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                      Reviews

                      OpenTable reviews from verified diners

                      Reviews from people who have dined at Smoke & Co - Margate.

                      4.5

                      4.5
                      (399)
                      • 4.6Food
                      • 4.5Service
                      • 4.3Ambience
                      • 4.3Value

                      Noise • Energetic

                      Loved For

                      • Kent

                        Hot spot

                      Review summary

                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                      Smoke & Co in Margate offers a delightful BBQ experience with "amazing food" and "very friendly service." The restaurant stands out for its generous portions and "delicious" platters. While some reviews mention inconsistent food quality and service, many guests praise the "great atmosphere" and "fantastic cocktails." Perfect for meat lovers!
                      399 Reviews

                      1. Angela

                        Bath/Somerset4 reviews

                        2.0

                        Dined 5 days ago

                        1. Overall 2
                        2. Food 2
                        3. Service 1
                        4. Ambience 3
                        Service was extremely slow. We had to wait at least 30 minutes for our starters, two of which were served cold and had to be returned to the kitchen. The food was ok. Some of the meet was dry, the coleslaw was not good. The serving platter had too much food on them, so we had to take doggy bags. I would rather have less food and more sophisticated serving. The house wine was good and reasonable. Why do you include VAT on the bill? I have never seen that before.

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                      2. Louise

                        Kent1 review

                        1.0

                        Dined 6 days ago

                        1. Overall 1
                        2. Food 1
                        3. Service 2
                        4. Ambience 3
                        Don't bother ! We went for the Sunday lunch with high expectations. We are local and this place has a good reputation. No roast beef, no bloody Marys, rock hard cold yorkshires which must have been made a long time beforehand, soggy and fatty roast potatoes. One of the worst roast dinners I have had, the best part being the carrot and spring greens. Will not be going back, there are plenty of better places nearby,

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                      3. Victoria

                        Kent1 review

                        3.0

                        Dined on 30 October 2026

                        1. Overall 3
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 4
                        Initially we were very disappointed to be told the lunch menu was not available due it being half term despite a half term post advertising their lunch menu on their Facebook page. On my 3rd attempt, the manager gave us the lunch menu albeit limited availability. Food was fine but not what I would have ordered if the full lunch menu was available as advertised. I’m not sure why smoke and co wish to alienate school/college/university staff and only offer their lunch menu during term time weekdays??

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                      4. Gareth

                        London1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined on 29 October 2026

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Everything was spot on. The food was incredible, the service was friendly and fast, without being rushed and it was just right for the occasion we were celebrating (staff wished my wife happy birthday as soon as we arrived). I would recommend Smoke and Co to everyone who loves their meat!

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                      5. Steve

                        Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined on 29 October 2026

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Really excellent burger and fries. Service was pleasant also.

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                      6. Rochelle

                        Kent1 review

                        3.0

                        Dined on 25 October 2026

                        1. Overall 3
                        2. Food 3
                        3. Service 3
                        4. Ambience 2
                        ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3/5 – Smoke & Co, Margate We visited Smoke & Co with high expectations after seeing countless Instagram reviews praising the food, especially the melt-in-your-mouth brisket. For starters, we had pork ends, prawns, beef ends and hummus. They were good overall, although nothing was served piping hot. For our mains, we ordered the platter for four, with sweet potato, corn on the cob and other sides. The biggest disappointment was the brisket, which I was most excited to try. Unfortunately, it was hard and rubbery rather than soft and tender as advertised. The ribs were okay, but nowhere near the fall-off-the-bone standard shown in the Instagram reviews. The other meats were decent, but nothing exceptional. The broccoli was also extremely undercooked, practically raw. Overall, the food wasn’t terrible, but it didn’t live up to the hype or the expectations set by social media. Perhaps we caught them on an off day, but based on our experience, I wouldn’t give it five stars. Would I return? Maybe, but I’m undecided. I really wanted to love this place, but unfortunately, it just wasn’t what we expected.

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                      7. Gordon

                        Kent2 reviews

                        3.0

                        Dined on 25 October 2026

                        1. Overall 3
                        2. Food 2
                        3. Service 2
                        4. Ambience 2
                        The food tasted very nice, but really was like warm. For the price, to be served like warm food was disappointing. Music was cranked up to a level where it was difficult to talk to other people on the table. Waitress was charming but seemed rather vague when requests were made - I.e. for plates to eat the platter from.

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                      8. Rob

                        Kent1 review

                        1.0

                        Dined on 24 October 2026

                        1. Overall 1
                        2. Food 2
                        3. Service 1
                        4. Ambience 1
                        We arrived on time, around 5–10 minutes early, as suggested by the booking system. However, our table was not ready, so we were left standing just inside the front entrance in the bad weather. When we were eventually seated, there was not enough space for seven people, and the seating arrangements were very cramped and uncomfortable. We were also not informed that the kitchen would close at 10 pm, nor was this mentioned on the booking system. We were seated at around 9 pm, leaving us very little time to enjoy our meal. When we asked about dessert at 10:03 pm, we were told that the kitchen was closed. The waiter went to check whether any food was still available, but instead of returning with an update or explaining the situation, they simply brought us the bill without any explanation or asking whether we would like another drink instead. Throughout the evening, there was very little attention to customer service. Nobody checked in with us to see whether everything was satisfactory or whether we needed anything else. We felt that there was little effort to ensure we were comfortable or enjoying our experience. As for the food, it was average overall, although there were some highlights. The pulled meats, brisket and chicken were really good. Unfortunately, the ribs were hard and dry, and the macaroni cheese had been overcooked on top, leaving the pasta with a dry, burnt crust that affected the dish. Overall, the lack of communication, cramped seating, inconsistent food quality and poor attention to customer service significantly affected our experience. This was a birthday meal for a group of seven, and we had made arrangements in advance, so we expected a much better experience. While there were some positives with the food, the issues with the seating, lack of information about the kitchen closing time and the way the evening was handled left us disappointed. With better planning, communication and customer service, the experience could have been better.

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                      9. Tony

                        Kent1 review

                        3.0

                        Dined on 20 October 2026

                        1. Overall 3
                        2. Food 2
                        3. Service 3
                        4. Ambience 3
                        Food was mediocre at best. Had the platter, lots of variety of food visually, but overall bland and under seasoned. Did not enjoy the Mac &cheese at all. Sauces - one was great, other one was what I imagine a toilet cleaner would taste of. Lots of room for improvement, though doubt I will ever return.

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                      10. Leisha

                        Kent1 review

                        4.0

                        Dined on 10 October 2026

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 3
                        A platter for 4 among 4 of us and we still had left over. Food was really good. My only niggle was the ambience was a bit flat. It didn’t feel like a very special place to go for an occasion (my husband’s birthday) for the price you pay for the food. Perhaps others experience will be different and might just have been dampened by a slightly miserable day outside so hardly anyone else was there. The location though was very easy to get to with public parking close by. I’d have given it 5 stars if the ambiance/interior was nicer. Maybe we’ll have better luck next time. At least everything else was almost a 5. So good effort.

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                      Additional information

                      • Dining style
                        Casual Dining
                      • Price
                        £26 to £40
                      • Cuisines
                        Meat, Barbecue, Burgers
                      • Hours of Operation
                        Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
                      • Contact
                        07481 344328
                      • Website
                        https://www.smokeandco.co.uk/
                      • Payment Options
                        AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                      • Dress code
                        Casual Dress
                      • Executive Chef
                        Bill Fagg
                      • Location
                        24 Marina Drive, Margate, England CT9 1DH
                      • Area
                        Margate
                      • Parking Details
                        Public Parking
                      • Additional
                        Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

                      FAQs

                      Sunday, several guests specifically praise the Sunday roast/dinner (roast lamb is singled out) as a standout experience.

                      Portions are generous, guests frequently report that the platters and mains are plentiful, with many parties leaving with leftovers.

                      Yes, Smoke & Co - Margate's front‑row sunset views over the sea and several positive anniversary visits make it a lovely choice for a special evening.

                      For a quieter visit, aim for an early evening slot around 5pm, one guest booked 5pm and found it pleasantly not too busy, and the seafront sunset is a real highlight.

                      Smoke & Co - Margate is a compact, seafront spot with indoor tables and window seating looking over the sands, and guests note you can sit outside on warm days to enjoy the sunset.

                      Yes, Smoke & Co - Margate is family-friendly: the menu includes kids' choices like Chicken Nuggets, Fish Fingers and a Kids Cheeseburger, and guests report visiting with and enjoying meals alongside their children.

                      Yes, Smoke & Co - Margate serves alcohol; guests mention lovely cocktails, pinot noir and good beers alongside the food.

                      You can phone ahead for booking changes and larger parties, the restaurant asks parties larger than six to call to book, and guests have successfully rang to adjust bookings.

                      Pulled brisket is a recurring favourite, it appears across the menu and guests repeatedly praise the brisket as a highlight of their visits.

                      Smoke & Co. - Margate feels modern and welcoming, guests describe it as clean and lively, with friendly staff and front-row seafront sunset views that add a memorable touch to the meal.

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                      Smoke & Co - Margate

                      4.5
                      £26 to £40
                      Meat
                      Margate

                      Make a booking

                      2 people
                      7:00 pm
                      Booked 10 times today
                      Experiences are available.
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