Lilie's Margate

4.9 ( 296 reviews )
Checking... 1:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
£20–30
3 Cliff Terrace, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 1RU, United Kingdom
+44 7967 387979

Located at 3 Cliff Terrace in the charming coastal town of Margate, Lilie's Margate stands out as a premier tapas restaurant that has quickly garnered rave reviews from locals and visitors alike. Diners have been enchanted by the fantastic food, attentive service, and a warm atmosphere that feels both inviting and relaxed.

Patrons like Charlotte Hayto marveled at the beautifully presented dishes, often diving straight into their meals before remembering to snap a photo. Nick Johnson praised the superb quality of every tapas dish, with a special nod to chef Jules, who impressively runs the kitchen solo. The highlights include delectable croquettes, which Alison Thomas found particularly delightful.

Whether it's a romantic evening as celebrated by Gabriella Gisby or a casual gathering, everyone seems to leave with fond memories and a promise to return. With its remarkable culinary offerings and a genuine commitment to customer experience, Lilie's Margate appears to be a hidden gem worth discovering. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in an unforgettable dining experience that showcases the heart of tapas in a cozy seaside setting.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
    • No takeaway
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Has counter service
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed
    • Dogs allowed inside
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Lilie's Margate

Charlotte Hayto
Jul 1,2025
Fantastic food, service and atmosphere. Incredible experience, beautifully presented (most of our photos were an afterthought as we couldn't resist diving in). Can't wait to revisit and only wish we lived closer.
Ren Patel
Jun 22,2025
Visited on Saturday and was absolutely blown away by the excellence of the chef. Coupled with a relaxing and super friendly atmosphere, we will definitely be back Forget Sargasso or Dory's and give Jules a chance. You won't be disappointed
Gabriella Gisby
Jun 21,2025
Lilies was the perfect place to celebrate our Valentine’s Day. With the perfect atmosphere, wonderful waiting staff, delicious food and attentive service we had the most wonderful evening. Thank you for accommodating and we will definitely be returning!
Nick Johnson
May 14,2025
This place is incredible. Food.. Service.. Atmosphere just superb. We were visiting friends at their new home in Margate and most definitely chose the best place for our treat meal. Every Tapas dish was prepared with love. We were blown away to be honest. Thanks to Jules (who grafted alone in the Kitchen - that’s mind blowing) and the staff who made us feel very special.
Alison Thomas
May 8,2025
Had a gorgeous evening and experience at Lillies! We turned up without a booking at around 8.50pm on a Saturday and the wonderful staff squeezed us in. All of the food was delicious, the staff friendly, personable, chatty, and really made us feel warm and welcome. Croquettes were a highlight. Atmosphere warm. Would definitely come here again and recommend. Feel like we found a hidden gem.
Aleksandra Ivanova
Apr 21,2025
I had the best food here on my weekend trip to Margate! The restaurant was located near my accommodation so decided to give it a try on Friday night and it blew me away! The food was great - the dill butter was awesome! They have Alhambra on draught. I enjoyed the experience thoroughly! Hazel the dog was also such a nice surprise! Would highly recommend and will definitely be back soon!
Dave and Becky Waterman
Apr 3,2025
Had an amazing visit to Lilie's this week during our time in Margate and wow what a find. Absolutly stunning food and an amazing place. A great range of regular options for all tastes and we tried two of the three specials for that week. A highlight for us was Hazel the dog who came and kept us company. Had a lovelty chat with the owners about life and travels. Highly recommend and worth vistiing if your in the area or honestly I would make a trip just to eat there.
Taras Nadvirny (Bear)
Mar 11,2025
I've been visiting Maragte too many times to count and pass Lillie's regularly. Now I can't understand why I've not been before. In short, delicious tapas dishes combined with an excellent curated list of drinks and a great team.

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