Lilie's
Cliftonville, Margate
Restaurant in Margate, United Kingdom
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Lilie's is a practical Margate pick when the goal is an easy Cliftonville dinner rather than a formal tasting-menu commitment. Book it for a relaxed date or small celebration; cross-shop more documented Margate names if price, cuisine, chef, or menu structure need to be clear before choosing.
About Lilie's
Lilie's is a Margate venue with a casual dress code and a limited public profile. The confirmed planning details are direct: it is closed Monday and Tuesday, opens Wednesday to Friday in the evening, and has longer weekend hours from 1 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Choose it when those hours fit your Margate plans; do not rely on assumptions about cuisine, price, chef, menu format, awards, seating, or service style.
The case for considering Lilie's is practical rather than trophy-driven. Its opening pattern gives diners a clear way to plan: Wednesday 6–9 PM, Thursday and Friday 6–10 PM, Saturday 1–10 PM, and Sunday 1–9 PM.
Book it for a casual Margate meal, not on claims
Lilie's is in Margate, has a casual dress code, and opens Wednesday through Sunday, with earlier starts at the weekend.
For planning around the wider town, use the Margate restaurants guide first, then layer in Margate hotels if the meal is part of a weekend. If you are comparing Lilie's with other options, keep the comparison practical: check current hours, menu information, booking requirements, and whether the venue suits the kind of meal you want.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 3 Cliff Terrace, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 1RU, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- liliesmargate.com
- Phone
- +441843661288
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Lilie’s reads like a neighbourhood restaurant tuned to a quieter seaside cadence. Set on Cliff Terrace in Cliftonville, it benefits from calmer streets and Victorian surroundings, so the dining room feels less performative and more considered. The proximity to the sea brings salt air rather than arcade noise, giving the room a restrained coastal character. Rather than shouting for attention, Lilie’s settles into a steady rhythm: modestly ambitious cooking in an intimate, local setting that prioritises the comfort and continuity of regulars as much as it does appealing to visitors.
Best For
Lilie’s is best for diners who prioritise a quieter, more local seaside experience over the buzzy Old Town scene. The Cliftonville address and the restaurant’s neighbourhood tone make it a natural pick for people who want a measured dinner out: whether regulars from the area or visitors who prefer calm streets and Victorian surroundings. It suits couples and small groups looking for a considered meal near the water; the room’s relaxed pace encourages lingering rather than rushed, destination-style dining.
Ordering Tips
Lean on the kitchen’s signatures to get a clear sense of Lilie’s Spanish direction: jamón croquetas, gambas and tortilla de patatas are highlighted dishes and sensible starting points. Given the restaurant’s neighbourhood focus and the emphasis on a composed dining room, pick a few of the signature dishes to share so you can taste the core flavours without overcommitting. If you’re arriving from the seafront, allow a moment to settle in and let the quieter coastal setting set the tone before ordering.
Venue details
Ambiance
Laid-back and quirky atmosphere with joyful abundance on plates, overlooking the sea.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- jamón croquetas
- gambas
- tortilla de patatas
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3 Cliff Terrace, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 1RU, United Kingdom
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 6–9 PM
- Thursday
- 6–10 PM
- Friday
- 6–10 PM
- Saturday
- 1–10 PM
- Sunday
- 1–9 PM
Location
3 Cliff Terrace, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 1RU, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Forts Café, Notable alternative
- Roost Restaurant & Cafe, Notable alternative
- Good Egg, The, Café, Café
- Mori Mori, Notable alternative
- The Perfect Place To Grow, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Lilie's compares in Margate
Lilie's is the safer choice when dinner timing matters more than a tightly defined format. Forts Café reads as the stronger daytime cross-shop, while Roost Restaurant & Cafe is better for a café-leaning plan. For an evening meal, Lilie's has the more useful service window.
Good Egg, The is the clearer pick if the group wants an explicitly café-style option, while Mori Mori and The Perfect Place To Grow are worth checking when availability or mood does not line up. None of these peers carries enough supplied price detail here to call a value winner, so choose by format: café for casual daytime, Lilie's for a more dinner-shaped Margate plan.
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Compare Lilie's
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilie's | Margate | No published awards | |
| Forts Café | Margate | No published awards | |
| Roost Restaurant & Cafe | Margate | No published awards | |
| Good Egg, The | London | Café | 2025 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #1162024 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #952023 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #58 |
| Mori Mori | Margate | Good Food Guide 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026 (ranks 1–50 published) · #482025 Good Food Guide 100 Best Local Restaurants · 2026The Good Food Guide 2025 | |
| The Perfect Place To Grow | Margate | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Lilie's?
Start with the confirmed basics: Lilie's is in Margate, the dress code is casual, and it is closed Monday and Tuesday. It opens Wednesday 6–9 PM, Thursday and Friday 6–10 PM, Saturday 1–10 PM, and Sunday 1–9 PM.
Which days and times are confirmed for Lilie's?
The hours show Wednesday 6–9 PM, Thursday and Friday 6–10 PM, Saturday 1–10 PM, and Sunday 1–9 PM, with Monday and Tuesday closed.
What are alternatives to compare with Lilie's?
For other options to compare, look at Forts Café, Good Egg, The, Mori Mori, Roost Restaurant & Cafe, and The Perfect Place To Grow.
