# West Bay Cafe, Westgate-on-Sea — Reviews & Opening Hours > West Bay Cafe — Cafe in Westgate-on-Sea with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.3/5 from 1,104 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/kent/restaurants/west-bay-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe 🐾 Dogs Welcome # West Bay Cafe Westgate On Sea, Kent [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1488639544939785157&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [West Bay Cafe & Beach Bar](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/103409734728786427884) **In short:** West Bay Cafe is a cafe in Kent, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1,104 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 9 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About West Bay Cafe West Bay Cafe sits on Sea Road in Westgate-on-Sea with views across the seafront. The kitchen serves freshly battered fish and homemade cakes in generous portions, with a wide selection of drinks. The cafe takes bookings, welcomes children and groups, and allows dogs. Staff are noted for friendliness. Live music features regularly. The venue holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. Some diners have reported food arriving cold. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [West Bay Cafe's own website](http://www.westbaycafewestgate.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ## What's nearby - Finbar's Restaurant next door - Westgate Esplanade Walking Trail. 200m away - West Bay -oyster 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious and generous portions of food, including freshly battered fish and homemade cakes, along with a wide selection of drinks. They also highlight the friendly staff, lively atmosphere with live music, and stunning views. Some reviews mention the food can be cold. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.3 / 5 (1,104 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Kent Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/637794). [More restaurants in Kent](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/restaurants) ★ 4.3 (1,104 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](http://www.westbaycafewestgate.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01843 831791](tel:01843831791) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Kent **Plus Code** 9F3398MM+MC ### 🏨 Places to stay near Kent Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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