The Oyster Bed - Canterbury

Absolutely lovely evening and Sam our waitress was amazing and made sure everything was ok with our drinks and food, nothing was to much. I must say the sea bass was amazing. Would definitely like to come back again soon.

Thank you Sam we had a such amazing evening. And we look forward to coming again soon. Time with friends good food and fantastic service.

Shocking service. Hardly any staff and one poor girl trying to do everything. Waited an hour and a half for mains, which were only just warm when they arrived as they had clearly been sitting for ages. Took half an hour just to clear our plates away, and when we asked about dessert the poor waitress said she couldn't say how long it would be as she was expected to go and make them! She also had to do reception, serve tables, serve behind the bar. It was ridiculous, we saw several couples arrive at reception, wait about 5 minutes and then go. And the restaurant wasn't even that busy! Where were the staff? Surely on a Friday evening you would expect more staff. Won't be going there again! Shame is the food was really tasty, just lukewarm. You could see dinners sitting on the warm plate in the kitchen as there was no-one to serve them.

Last visited at end of Covid but what an improvement. Reviews were read and I went expecting something bad however the service was good the food okay, only gripe was grissel on steak and mushrooms no available. However all in all good and well worth trying might be surprised)

I was so disappointed with this place, my meal was awful, overcooked and cold, however I did not complain due to the staff, it was half term 30% off mains and only 2 waitresses and 2 in the kitchen and very busy so I could not be that harsh to them. I would not return until the staffing is better for a better customer service.