“And let’s not forget gamechanger Frog and Scot, a contemporary French bistro that opened in 2016. Now focusing more on small plates, it’s still on top of its game …”
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“In a cool pistachio-coloured space, the changing blackboard menu goes well beyond any bistro cliches …”
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” … the blackboard menu might offer halibut with tiger prawns and mussels, wild sea bass with braised fennel or its signature, bavette steak with twice-cooked chips, and the quality of the cooking is undeniable.”
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“During lockdown it enjoyed a rather chic makeover, creating more space for diners with colourful, comfier chairs, a separate cocktail bar and a contemporary deco-inspired feel, as well as local artists’ work adorning the walls.”
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“A welcome addition to the award-winning high street in what is arguably Kent’s prettiest seaside town, this lively French bistro has been delighting locals and visitors since opening its doors in 2016.”
Michelin Guide
“A quirky bistro with yellow canopies and mismatched furnishings; its unusual name refers to its French and Scottish owners. Large blackboard menus list refined, innately simple dishes which let the ingredients do the talking.”
The Independent
“The food is unpretentious but delicious”
The Guardian
“Frog and Scot is the justly lauded culinary queen round here.”
cntraveller.com
“Frog and Scot: the seafood star”
Kent Live
“Offering quality ingredients and superb cooking in a warm and friendly environment, Frog and Scot is bistronomy at it’s best.”
cntraveller.com
“A modern bistro which lacks in pretence and excels in fresh, simple seafood”
The Times
“The flight of a certain kind of cool to the Kent coast continues.”
Keepers Cottages
“French classics with a contemporary edge are the order of the day.”
themobilefoodguide.com
“The Frog & Scot, a lively French bistro is a welcome addition to the Kent seaside town of Deal on the English Channel.”
weekendr.co.uk
“Gobble gallic-tinged grub at this all-day cafe and restaurant owned by the friendly team behind Le Pinardier.”
Kent Life
“When it comes to eating out, there are some treats in store too”
The Telegraph
“Has good food and is relaxed and friendly”
The Thanet Ganet
“If there’s one good thing to come out of 2016, it’s that I’ve got a new favourite restaurant”
The Guardian
“The lack of pretension is as bracing as a dive into the British briny”
Food 7/10
Atmosphere 7/10
Value for money 8/10
weekendr.co.uk
“This hip new opening is two minutes’ walk from the beach on a high street that bristles with quirky independent shops. Owned by friendly couple Benoit Dezecot and his partner Sarah Ross, who also run nearby wine bar Le Pinardier, it’s a slick all-day French bistro with chef David Hart (ex-Sportsman) at the helm. Expect starters like seared scallops with celeriac, crab with fennel, Whitstable oysters or seafood platters; and superior duck confit, hake with beurre blanc or baked halibut with cucumber velouté as mains. On weekend evenings most of the tables – many of which are in fact sharing benches – are booked, but you can always swing by for a well-sourced glass of wine, or bar snack at the counter. A set lunch menu is just £13.95 for two course.”
