TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated September 2024

"We were there last night celebrating with the family. The place was just lovely. The staff were great, the food was superb. I would highly recommend..."

Terry Paull-Edwards

Geoff Symons

"We had a lovely Sunday roast. We stopped going to the Avon Causeway a couple of years ago, because of bad food and the service wasn’t good. But my..."

Irene Smith

"Went for a birthday lunch with a 19 month old, baby had a slight wobble and nothing was too much trouble. We had a table by the doors which we could..."

Michelle Connolly

"Had a two night stay, short notice (family funeral) . Had a really nice stay service and welcome was excellent, rooms could do with a wee bit of TLC..."

Neil Campbell

"Enjoyed a lovely meal with my parents to celebrate some great news. Food was fantastic, service was pleasant and attentive. Had a mix up paying the..."

Dave Winstanley

"The food here is always good along with the service. We stayed over this time and the breakfast was also excellent. The rooms were clean although a..."

Paul

"Hotel was pretty much perfect for our needs. Lovely friendly atmosphere, staff can’t do enough for you and very dog friendly. Hugo our dog didn’t..."

Sharon Whyte

Fishermans Haunt

94/100 (1372 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"We passed this place on Saturday, it looked beautiful and decided to have breakfast there yesterday (Sunday) We were seated straight away and had a..."

Victoria Kate Gibson

"Great food , freshly cooked , puddings to die for , friendly staff with great service . ( hubby says cleanest pub toilets he’s been in ! ) five..."

Ann Taylor

"Great choice of food, good choice of beer/ales and incredibly accommodating. Very comfortable room, free wifi free parking. Perfect for my visit...."

Dave Waters

"Excellent! We stayed overnight, the place was truly dog friendly, they even gave us a treat bag for our "canine travelling companion" it was them..."

John Aspden

"Brilliant! We needed somewhere to stay with the dog whilst visiting friends and this was perfect and very dog friendly, including dog treats in the..."

Hilary Paige

"This is one of our favourite pubs! We have eaten here on several occasions and always enjoyed our meal. Friendly and helpful staff, beautiful..."

Marjorie Bridges

"What a fantastic Sunaday lunch I had at the fishermans haunt. The referb has been tastefuly done and it feels very comfortable and relaxing. I went..."

Rob Walker

"We stayed here on the 29 Aug 2017 we our 2 springers we were greated upon arrival by the manager who gave our dogs some treats the room was brilliant..."

Louise Kinsey

"Last minute decision to have lunch out with My Mum and having driven past many times it looked particularly welcoming yesterday and it didn't..."

Kate Vowles

"Really lovely dog friendly pub beds very comfortable . Lovely landlord lovely food great breakfast Definitely worth a..."

Jacqueline Rozario

"Lovely friendly place. The room was really nice everything we needed. The homemade biscuits were delicious. Could not complain about anything...."

Elaine Condon

"This is our local pub and have had many celebrations here, some good food and some not so good ..ate here Saturday night the restaurant was full of..."

Elaine Frances

"Love this place, Annette & Stuart are amazing hosts. The food is delicious, rooms are comfortable and the pub itself has a warm, welcoming and..."

Liz Grace

Upper Deck At The Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa

94/100 (2059 ratings)

Bread and Dips Caipirinha

Scones with Cream and Jam

Crab

Afternoon Tea with Cocktails

Toasts

Scallops

Twice Cooked Cheese Souffle

Crab Avacado on Toast

Cakes

Sirloin Steak Bearneaise Sauce Chips

Lamb

Sandwiches

Beef Burger Without Bun

Fish

Cheesecake

Chicken and Prawn with Mashed Potatoes

Pork

Fish & Chips

Passonfruit Caipirinha

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came here for a summers work do and it couldn't have been any nicer! The food was super tasty, I had the chicken and prawn satay which was gorgeous!..."

Holly Burnston

"Excellent food , service and location , portions of roast were plentiful , veg cooked perfect , meat very..."

Sue Funnell

"Fabulous afternoon tea with superb views across the harbour to Mudeford Spit and Hengistbury..."

Rhys Lewis

"Had a lovely evening, great food and very attentive service for our server Phil he was very helpful In our menu choice. We had a late reservation and..."

Wade Hindell

"Wonderful location, fabulous food, but, have they changed an ingredient in the twice baked..."

Kate Dingley

"Fantastic place to eat and look at the view, we had Sunday lunch there, staff are great and the food is..."

Steve Green

"Fantastic food, one of the best Sunday roasts I've ever had! The outside seating area was really nice and the overhead cover worked well as it was a..."

Laura Fordham

"Lovely Birthday spent here for my husband! Fabulous dinner and drinks enjoyed in upper deck as part of our overnight stay, and its been worth every..."

Laura Farndale

"I've been here twice now and it is the height of luxury. The best cocktails I've ever had - champagne cocktails also available. The food is..."

Brad Willis

"Lovely seaside themed afternoon tea. Good alternatives for my daughter who is allergic to seafood. The savoury course was excellent, nice touches and..."

Kay Millward

"We celebrated our honeymoon at the hotel on Sunday night and had dinner, breakfast and lunch in the Upper Deck. Every second we spent in the..."

Beth Dale

"A lovely treat for a birthday lunch. Great food, friendly and efficient service in a beautiful..."

Jan Webster

"It's a pleasant atmosphere from the moment you step onto the "deck" You are greeted by a friendly staff and you are invited to wait whilst they find..."

Pascu Sebastian

"The food was well presented, tasty and there was so much choice. I enjoyed the miso glazed duck with a really good red wine. The staff were all..."

Kess athome

"Beautiful setting overlooking Mudeford. We came for afternoon tea, which was lovely. Great food and service. Definitely worth a visit for a nice..."

Samantha Harrison

"Sunday Lunch was perfect..service was good to start but they were rushed off there feet ..but food and atmosphere made up for it..would thoroughly..."

Janet MRSH

"Lovely birthday lunch, shame weather let us down would have liked to site outside. Food lovely and service just enough attention, without being over..."

S K B

"We turned up thinking we had a reservation, albeit we turned up on the wrong day, Raphael did everything he could to accommodate us dispute it being..."

Faz Faz

Siena's Italian Delicatessan

Wheelchair Accessible

"WOW! A very small venue, but totally lovely food, I had the best lasagne and salad ever. It was not just any salad either, really good quality, with..."

Bex MacPhee

"Gorgeous food. I lived in Italy for two years and this is as authentic as it gets... Friendly staff, lovely quick lunches, super deli items and very..."

DS SAND

"Lovely Italian food definitely worth a take away. The sandwiches are also..."

Julie Stevens

"Hidden gem, tucked out of the way. This has some great Italian foods. Check out the pear and almond..."

Stuart Flawith

"Great atmosphere, great food attentive..."

Gordon Hopkins

"Excellent little deli and good..."

Andy Low

"Great fresh..."

Ian Cottam

"Nice..."

Helen Culmstock

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Chris Page

Boathouse Restaurant

93/100 (2718 ratings)

Full english breakfast

Wheelchair Accessible

"We didn’t book in advance but we’re greeted by extremely courteous staff and made to feel very welcome. Our order was taken promptly and we were..."

Chris Jolly

"Great food/service! Pil pil prawns are to die for! Andy makes the best..."

Elaine White

"What a great meal. Lovely setting and service was superb. One of the best steaks I’ve ever eaten. Location is great and parking nearby. Price was..."

Stuart Morley

"Excellent meal for me and my partner. Food was great. Very fast service. Staff were very friendly and helpful couldn't ask for any better! Highly..."

Josh Evans

"I love this place,my favorite in Christchurch. I immediately felt home when I get there, warm atmosphere and good music. I had few great cocktails...."

Noemi Gammino

"Went in for a glass of water to take a headache tablet and the lady at the bar was so nice and kind we stayed for a couple of drinks. Then ended up..."

Karen Archer

"Gorgeous setting, gorgeous food, even more gorgeous waiters ;) Highly..."

Lisa-Marianne Erlandsen

"Great meal and drinks last night, friendly helpful staff , very busy but waiting time was very short, large and varied choice of beers and wines,..."

Steve Ward

"Absolutely loved our visit yesterday..all the staff were lovely & helpful and the food was fabulous..will definitely visit again..."

Nicki Stacey

"Lovely Lunch with my Beautiful Wife in a Beautiful place" Staff & Service were First Class" Going Back Real..."

David Danger Welch

"Lovely evening great food and cocktails staff were freindly and service was..."

Hazel Doswell

"A lovely location, in sight of the RIver and the boats, the bandstand and the green, good service, lovely coffee. Main course not cheap but..."

Cheryl Hadland

"As always, we had a fabulous afternoon. The service & food was excellent; and the Sunday afternoon live music all added towards another great..."

Kirstin Quinn

"I hired the Chandelier Bar for a surprise party for my wife and could not be happier with the venue, food and service we received. The location was..."

Paul Doyle

"Food excellent and hot, service great as not rushed. Price is competitive. Staff very helpful and attentive. Really friendly and easy going..."

Anthony Hoare

"Lovely restaurant and bar. We only went for a few drinks. They have plenty of outdoor and sheltered seating. There is a fine selection of beers,..."

Derek

"Great food, great service. We have been coming here for years. Its always busy but it's really well staffed so service is always good. Book ahead..."

James Coleman

"A sophisticated and stylish venue with a welcoming and relaxing ambience. The service is impeccable. Our starters of seared scallops and cod taco..."

Nael Abdulhakim Clarke

"Popped in for breakfast on Bank Holiday Monday, hadn’t booked so well weren’t sure what to expect re. Table availability, we offered to sit..."

Jamie Higgs-Dey

"Awesome food, perfect attentive service and great live music ...just a lovely place overlooking the water with lovely people..."

Jo Jo

"Great venue with a buzzy atmosphere, the service is friendly and attentive. On the pricey side for what it is. Read the menu carefully as there are..."

Bronia Allen

"Visited Friday night for a meal as we heard they had a great gluten free menu. It didn’t disappoint. Huge selection of food and the staff there..."

Rikki Jacobs

"Smashing food, fantastic service. Not sure why everyone thinks it's very expensive place.... very reasonably..."

Bozena Bozena

"Delicious breakfast this morning! Really nice to see different breakfast options on the menu. Friendly service..."

Lara Young

"The food was great, one of our party had the wrong meal delivered so she had to wait while it was cooked. This is not the place to come for a quiet..."

Kevin Russell

"I only went to do a balloon decoration installation, but upstairs is a stunning venue for a private function & downstairs is very vibrant with a..."

Melanie Binder

"We sat overlooking the bandstand while sipping a cappuccino. The Boathouse is impeccably clean and attractive and was a lovely place to spend some..."

Sally Noseda

"Amazing spot on the quayside. Lovely building. Very popular with tourists and locals. Gets incredibly busy so advised to book! Went for my 60th..."

Tracey Palmer

"Wonderful, dog friendly restaurant with excellent views of the..."

Steve Coe

"First time at the boathouse. It's well attended by many silver haired folk and sense of people being well off, but had a nice feel inside. Staff are..."

dan peck

"I taken my partner there for a meal and it was amazing. Great staff. Amazing food and a fantastic view. 100 percent would..."

ellen hardie

Coast Coffee

93/100 (1473 ratings)

Soy Chai Latte and Vegan Flapjack

Welsh rarebit

Fresh Breakfast Croissant

Flat White with Oat Milk

Wheelchair Accessible

"Dropped in here for lunch on a sunny Sunday. Had lots of tables available. Staff were very friendly and the food and drinks were good. Would..."

Adam Sewell

"Lovely little cafe. The coffee is good, the food is good. They managed to provide food for our somewhat picky granddaughters to eat. They enjoyed..."

Alan Beal

"I had a Bri and Red Onion Marmalade Panini with a Vanilla frappuccino. Both were the best I’d ever had ! Well Priced and a lovely little cafe with..."

Luke Smith

"I can see why they have won awards in the past. The coffee was good, the staff were friendly. Nice experience..."

Jon Bull

"Great experience here today, lovely friendly efficient staff even when busy. Had a delicious panini and the hot chocolates here are great! Will..."

Emma Butler

"This establishment could be very good and rate 5*, however I was disappointed that whilst eating a carpenter start jog sawing a section of the..."

Harpee

"Really tasty breakfast. Great service. Tasty thick bacon, which is a..."

Paul Ovey

"Lovely atmosphere Lovely food A bit of a wait for a sandwich..."

toni shave

"Lovely food and amazing coffee, the staff are so friendly and it's such a great atmosphere. Need to come here more often. Picture below was a Ham and..."

Lucy Barrett

"Great chilled place, coffee and porridge to start the day ......."

Richard Davy

"Lovely coffee shop, just had a coffee, but lots of options available. My wife said the cake portion was quite small but very tasty. Very busy, so..."

Ady Fry

"This particular café is just so handy, located in the beating heart of Christchurch, Dorset. I like the distinctly maritime theme which forms a good..."

Robin Edmonds

"Busy but we realised why! The food was superb especially the homemade mushroom and truffle soup. Best I’ve ever tasted! Very reasonable..."

Virginia Collings

"Great coffee, friendly staff and the food has been fab too. Can get busy at peak times because it’s popular. Our fave on the high..."

Graham Cheale

The Ship Inn

93/100 (2665 ratings)

Japanese Tuna Ceviche

Wagyu Burger

Salmon Gravelax

Cheeseburger and Fries

Salad

Mixed Starter with the Specials of Glazed Pork and Dim Sum

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ate here for the first time tonight food was delicious ! The kids loved the bolognese. The manager Sophie has really put her touch on the place with..."

Hayley Jewell

"First time in Christchurch liked the look of the place so had Sunday Lunch. Ate in the rear patio area. Beef was excellent vegetables were spot on...."

David Craggs

"Only stopped of for a quick juice (dry October) with a friend the service the atmosphere and the great outside space was first class very welcoming..."

Michele Lee Knox

"Love this place. Great food, Great atmosphere and very..."

Alison Oliver

"We had a fantastic evening and really enjoyed the live music of Room 13. The staff were friendly and we will definitely be returning. Thanks guys...."

Karen Beach

"A perfect mid week meal, excellent choice on menu and specials board. Great Wines and Service. Would highly..."

Diane Lodge

"We absolutely love The Ship. The Thai food is top quality and authentic. And absolutely delicious. Decent sized portions too. The staff are lovely..."

Lucy K

"A perfectly nice pub dining experience with friendly staff and a nice mix of traditional pub and Thai menu items. The service is friendly but not..."

Simon Jones

"A strange fusion of traditional pub and Thai restaurant, nicely fitted out, a couple of ales available, the tables in front of the bar are a mistake,..."

Matt Reid

"Well… a couple of months ago we were refused for turning up 1 minute before cut off and for that, I should give 1 star. BUT… tonight was great..."

Edouard

"Me and my husband went on the 8th July 2023 the food was fantastic! I had the chicken katsu curry and it was the best one I have had. Service was..."

Anil Sohal

"First time in The ship on the woks in Christchurch. My favourite was the crispy duck starter, it’s over £11 so a bit pricey for a starter and..."

Rae Pitman (The15milefoodie)

"Great ambience. We sat in the window and listened to an awesome choice of music and drank some delicious wine. The menu and the looks amazing with..."

Sally Straughan

"Excellent Thai food. Staff were very helpful and squeezed us in on a busy Saturday night. Excellent Specials board. Thoroughly enjoyed our..."

Clare Mann

"Great dog friendly pub serving Thai and traditional pub classics. The Thai food we had was excellent. When we went there they were short staffed due..."

Helen and Adrian

"Fantastic thai food 😋 ...lovely place, lovely people..."

Jo Jo

"Great pub serving delicious Asian style food (as well as some classics if Asian isn't your thing). The service was good, with friendly staff and..."

Allan Mackay

"Great Pan Thai food in the small but nicely done garden. The dog was welcome and some seating outside is covered. Bonus they had HSB on tap. The food..."

Neil Walters

"Nice to see a local business doing so well on a Saturday lunch time! Went in for a pint after shopping and was busy. Good selection of beers and a..."

David Williams

"The most amazing Sunday roast dinner, absolutely delicious. Staff are very welcoming and friendly. Great place to visit and it's dog friendly..."

Ann Barlow

"Beautiful food and drinks. We had a sharing starter, dim sum and egg fried rice. Oh and not forgetting the prawn crackers, very much..."

Katie Johnson

"Great place for Sunday lunch, lovely roast sirloin with all the trimmings. Nice staff..."

Kit Gordon

"First visit a month or so ago we had a drink, we sat outside in the little courtyard at the back of the pub, liked the atmosphere so returned for a..."

Yvonne Hall

"Went 11.30am plenty of room. Fast service £12.40 for a lager and Guinness. Sat inside for a portion of fish and the nicest chips ever. Outside ..."

Paul Everitt

"This is the 2nd time I’ve visited The Ship and have been pleasantly surprised on both visits. The choice of food that you are given is great. This..."

Pyrodus

Meram Kitchen

Chicken Shish & Wings Combo

Efes - Turkish Draft Beer

The Manor Restaurant

92/100 (1014 ratings)

"Met a friend for a girls night out. Had a fabulous dinner here. Lovely ambience, great service from lovely waitresses. Really good food. Highly..."

Sheena van Wyk

"Our second stay at the Kings Arms. Charlotte our waitress was wonderful and very personable with nothing being too much trouble, this could not be..."

Jacqueline Stirling Jones

"After the terribly frustrating experience trying to book lunch by telephone, we managed to book on line. We received a very friendly welcome good..."

Chris Wood

"Didn't stay in the hotel but ate in the restaurant and have to say its faultless. A really good experience add to that a midweek menu for £15 which..."

Peter Dow

"Absolutely brilliant hotel in every respect. Food was top class last evening and people working here are very professional and..."

Eugene Hurley

"Went to the King's Arms for the £15 mile menu with my partner and a friend for lunch on Friday. The location isn't great. Only a small amount of..."

Deena Davies

"Had a two-night stay in a loft room at this quaint hotel in the centre of Christchurch. Good location, great staff and service, excellent restaurant...."

William Hobbs

"Wow !! We fell in love with this venue as soon as we saw it. We knew straight away and book there and than. Sinead has been amazing working with us..."

Lauren Hatcher

"Great food and lovely staff. Very comfy back bar with a chilled atmosphere and tales tell it gets very lively on a weekend..."

Dee B

"This small hotel is a hidden gem, we stayed here whilst seeing friends in the area and didn't want to stay in Bournemouth which at this time of year..."

Vince Shiels

"This is our third stay this year at the King’s Arms and it is always a delight. The staff are friendly and attentive, going out of their way to..."

Angie Hindley

"Our annual visit to Kings for our wedding anniversary meal. They have a 15 mile menu which is ethical and contains delicious dishes. On this visit,..."

Richard Haynes

"We went here to celebrate our 40th Anniversary and had a lovely time, the food, drink and service were very good. Definitely will be returning..."

David Melville

"Thought the service was great , we had a fabulous stay , off the cuff weekend jaunt and we were not disappointed, the bedrooms were lovely and..."

Christine Truscott

"An attractive hotel in the heart of Christchurch, the bar is decorated to a high standard, drinks are limited, of good quality but..."

Matt Reid

"We stayed for a little three days trip. Our experience was charming. All staff were excellent. Each of them made our experience so lovely. They..."

bilgi safak

"We had our wedding there! 6th April 23 and Kayleigh was our planner! She went above and beyond to make our day so special! We cannot thank you enough..."

Marc Stanyer

"Had dinner which was delicious. The portions were small unfortunately & service was a bit..."

Ronald Howes

"The hotel was amazing. Parking was limited. We had the experience of attending a very close friend's wedding. It was a beautiful day and the..."

Robert Lal

La Mamma

91/100 (2858 ratings)

"Last night we had a great meal at La Mamma. The food was beautifully cooked, huge selection to choose from, and the service friendly and fast. A..."

Carole Anne Lewis

"What a fantastic place. The food and staff are first class. Came away very full and happy !!!!..."

Stephen Ward

"Wonderful restaurant. Food is tasty, staff can't do enough for you but the best bit is the atmosphere..."

Katie James

"Food was amazing and the service was fab. First time we've been and want to go back already best meal out we've had in months highly recommend it..."

Sophie Ansell

"Lovely food, fantastic relaxed atmosphere, although it was really busy the service was great. would definitely..."

Jude Williams

"Everyone is just so wonderful there, the staff are really friendly, Tony & Lauren is the best waitresses..."

Paul Jones

"Never a bad experience!! Loved this place since I was a nipper..."

Nick Peek

"Had a fantastic meal absolutely gorgeous food and a great atmosphere l. Highly recommend a visit..."

Ondine Spicer

"What's not to like!! The food is amazing, the staff are so lovely - it's a great restaurant. Wish I lived locally so that I could come here more..."

Chris Quartz Marillion

"Fab food, really relaxed friendly atmosphere. The staff were great with our group of noisy hens and went out of their way to help us celebrate my..."

Andrea Goodall

"Great food lovely staff been going for..."

Debbie Wright

"My favourite restaurant. Food is always lovely. I always have a prawn cocktail and tortellini alla mama and I enjoy it every time. Service is quick..."

Charlotte Spanswick

"What a brilliant restaurant. It was absolutely packed out. We counted 5 groups celebrating birthday meals. The staff were exceptionally nice and I..."

Graham Melly

"We visited on a very busy Saturday evening, and sat a table by the outside seating area which was lovely. Lots of staff, quite a young team but all..."

Tracey Harrison

"First time visiting and I was met with lovely staff, who made you feel welcome, and are also very accommodating if you wanted items on your food..."

Booshka Louu

"Booked a table here to celebrate our anniversary. Really enjoyed our visit all the staff were very welcoming & friendly. Good selection on the menu..."

Teresa Redman

"Jess could not have been more helpful, moving us from a small noisy table in the bar area, to a spacious table in the main restaurant. She was..."

Ruth Cargill

"Opened in December 2019 under new owner and management and very impressed with the high quality of fresh home made cooking using only British meat,..."

Paul Renner

"The atmosphere was absolutely amazing, is was our first time back to La Mamma's in 7 years to celebrate 10 years of marriage, both the wife I enjoyed..."

Craig Chadwick

"Great food and atmosphere, one less star for service as we were not informed of certain items not available from menu. Also waitress was slightly..."

Michael Blee

"NEW LOCATION REVIEW. Excellent food, really very, very good. On the night we (4) were there I think the staff were under severe pressure, seeming..."

Steve Evans

"We visited The Smugglers Run in Christchurch for dinner last Friday. The original building is 200 years old and believed to of been part of..."

Rae Pitman (The15milefoodie)

"Absolutely brilliant night for a surprise 50th birthday! The staff at La mamma's were so lovely and accommodating with such a large group of us...."

Katie Hodson

"Best meal we have had in ages!!! All of us loved our meals. Service was excellent, staff very friendly. Perfect family..."

Steve Watts

"Fitted us in last minute. It was a birthday meal for our daughters 35 th birthday enjoyed by everyone and a nice surprise to see they still..."

Nicki Talbot

Splinters

91/100 (1178 ratings)

"This quirky restaurant was an absolute delight . A fabulous setting next to the Priory made us feel like we'd stepped back in time . Fantastic food ,..."

Marian Archer

"We dined from the 2 courses and a bottle of wine for 2 menu (£45). The food was gorgeous (chicken breast and trout this time)........we'll certainly..."

Serena Coley

"Wonderful food here. I tried my parents’ duck and pork - I had the T-Bone and it was all superb. The scallops were also perfect. Highly..."

Andreas Bellingham

"Only been a few times but could not fault the food service atmosphere the staff couldn't put you more at ease ,no rushing you .just excellent..."

Patricia Jennings

"Christmas Lunch yesterday was exceptional. Thank Paul,Agnes , Harry ,& David and all the staff working you were..."

Lesley Yeldham

"Very friendly little restaurant tucked away near the ruins in Christchurch. Very good food and even better special..."

Kate Maguire

"Superb food and ambience. We come here every year when we’re on holiday. Cannot fault it! We will be here next Sat. So looking forward to it as..."

Laine Johnson

"Have enjoyed many pleasant evenings with friends at Splinters made all the better by the excellent food and sevice. No better place to go. Simply..."

Melvyn Goodship

"Everything was fantastic. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, the bar was relaxing, the restaurant and food lovely. Will be..."

Caroline Meurice

"The food is fabulous and you never feel hurried. Would recommend to all of those who enjoy fine..."

Gail Avery

Ian Black

"We were pleasantly surprised by Splinters! Decor-wise, it does feel a bit like a dentists waiting area or someone’s musty living room, but once the..."

Amy Gilfeather

"We were really pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. The food was really tasty (we had 3 courses), the wine good and both well priced. The staff..."

Clarissa Edwards

"I was wondering through Christchurch and came across this fantastic restaurant. We were looking for something that was not a mainstream restaurant..."

Richard Bourne

"Really delicious food. Great seating and very clean. Manager took our temperature as we entered the restaurant☺ Super fish dish and starters...."

Michele Gordon

"My partner and I visit here twice a year (each time on our birthdays) and I can honestly say it is the BEST food both of us have ever tasted! The..."

Jonathan Burch

"A most charming restaurant in Christchurch town centre. All three courses were superb - the Cheese Souffle was a particular highlight closely..."

S Miles

"We arrived at the restaurant to be greeted by Splinters friendly staff. The food was impeccable and we would certainly visit again. If you want a..."

Grant Joyce

"Charming English restaurant in the centre of Christchurch. We were welcomed warmly and seated straight away in this quirky back-in-time restaurant...."

Andy Meears

"Excellent food, tasty and cooked as requested. We had three courses and could not find fault with anything. Also accommodated gluten and dairy..."

Kim H

"Once again, a very pleasant, enjoyable and memorable dining experience from the time you enter to the time you leave. Excellent hosts, superb food..."

Brian Lockyer

"Fab food as always. The staff are so welcoming and friendly and it was great for us two Scottish lassies to chat to Agnes. Will definately be back..."

Jacqui Milner

"Great Chef, taste reflected presentation. Peaches roasted with Thyme was devine. Ate 3 courses and left comfortable having indulged a..."

Tanya Peat

"We enjoyed a really nice lunch main course and dessert. The staff were friendly and welcoming as..."

Valerie Hunt

"Had a meal there last night. Food was excellent. Service first class. Will be back soon. Thank..."

Tracey Tanner

"Had a very enjoyable meal at splinters last night, ordered the steak which was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing,, brilliant service and lovely..."

Matt Stoodley

"The food was fantastic, the staff were ever so nice, they looked after us very..."

Paul Bolt

Captain's Club Hotel & Spa

90/100 (3269 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Live Music

Wheelchair Accessible

"My partner and I visit regularly, as we live only 20 mom walk away. We had our second date here, and since several birthday meals, and casual just..."

Samantha Hannah White

"My wife and I have just returned from an over night stay here with an offer called the "Sunday spa package". I have to say the staff and service were..."

Stephen Price

"We had an absolutely superb stay here at the Captain's Club Hotel and Spa - The hotel itself was delightful, with lovely river views from all rooms. ..."

Di Swaddling

"What a fantastic hotel!!! Me and my husband stayed last night for his birthday in which they upgraded us to a suite, so lovely of them,all very..."

Lisa Le Page

"Wow, what can I say but wow. Absolutely beautiful hotel. Firstly we visited the spa and had the most warmest welcome, introduction and then total..."

Lesley Cuff

"Fabulous boutique hotel, very attentive staff, very large clean rooms overlooking the river Stour with huge wet room! Food was super, and even had a..."

Kim Lewis

"A lovely birthday lunch for my mum. She was very impressed and even got a chocolate Happy birthday! A very well presented meal that was cooked with..."

Jane Fitzpatrick

"We held our afternoon tea wedding there yesterday and it was perfect. Cheryl arranged it all for us and it was lovely. Food was amazing, staff very..."

Maria Wharmby

"This is a WONDERFUL place to stay, the staff are lovely, the setting is fantastic and nothing is too much trouble. The rooms are beautiful, simple..."

Toyah Parker

"We like to visit the Captain'sc Club every time we come to Christchurch. We have had meals, afternoon tea, drinks and coffee. Always receive..."

Julie Brown

"Amazing Hotel, room was perfect with an amazing view to wake up to. Food in the restaurant was very good, and the staff were very friendly and..."

Tracy Ellen Hook

"Beautiful place to stay, food was amazing, all staff are so friendly and attentive, cannot praise this hotel..."

Karen Powell

The Amberwood

89/100 (3159 ratings)

Sirloin Steak with Mushroom Sauce

Ginger Bread and Butter Pudding

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely quaint little pub with a fab restaurant, the food was amazing best bit of steak I have had in ages , staff all very..."

Karen Andrews

"We had our Christmas dinner here. We all had all three courses and I couldn't believe the amount of vegetables that came with it.......I counted at..."

Judy Hernon

"Stopped off for a late lunch and had a lovely roast dinner! Friends enjoyed their meals too (Seabass and mixed grill). Nice friendly staff. Great..."

Shereen Sykes

"Went here 29/05/17 because the Cat and Fiddle was fully booked (which they seemed very smug about). Our party was four adults and 5 children. The..."

Dave Oakley

"attended for a wedding anniversary meal, we were all made to feel welcome, the food and service were first class. food was really hot and everyone..."

Sharon Andrews

"So totally happy with our dinning experience here. Great decor, comfortable surroundings, attentive and friendly staff. Good menu, food of good..."

John Gale

"What a great place. Excellent food. Extremely accommodating to a group of 12. Dog friendly pub. Landlady was so kind and runs the pub like a family -..."

Daniel Young

"The pub has recently been refurbished, with a tasty new menu. Service was excellent, good quality food, served in good..."

Spike H

"OK pub staff friendly and food was good. Beer is OK and looked after well, mind you I only had the bottled Cranborne..."

Alan Ash

"Staying locally and googled for a dog friendly pub that does Sunday lunch, the amberwood inn popped up with already good reviews but surpassed..."

Alex Fulleylove

"Great food! Pub looks amazing after the refurb. Would highly recommend this..."

Shane Rhodes

"Just been here for a family meal while on our holiday. Food was perfect, and the portions were vast. I asked for changes to the meal and they were..."

Matthew McCoy

"We went here on a recommendation and we are very glad we did. Good food , my wife had the gammon and I had a ribeye . Both were vert good portions..."

David Urbanek

"I've driven past the Amber wood most days for years. Today we decided to stop and eat, and so glad we did. The decor was very fresh and inviting...."

Gary Brunning

"We came down for a Sunday dinner with the whole family, 4 adults, 1 child, 1 infant, and the dog. The food was amazing, good portion sizes, lovingly..."

Paul Collins

"Quite simply, we often pop into The Amberwood for lunch or evening meal and it's a great place to meet friends. Recently renovated and dog friendly,..."

Michael Arnold

"We visited twice while we were on holiday. They were very dog friendly bringing him a bowl of water. The Sunday dinner was lovely but the meal..."

Carol Dawson

"Excellent food Fantastic service Great value for money..."

david clark

"A very much traditional and large family pub and restaurant with a welcoming warmth. Lovely service and the roast dinner is magnificent, one of the..."

Martin Wells

"Second visit in a week, hadn’t been for years up to this week. The atmosphere since the refurb is loads better and super comfy to sit in. Food..."

Katie Hockham

"An impromptu but late in the day Sunday roast. Dropped in, staff very pleasant and accommodating with a friendly and prompt service from all who..."

Martyn Dwight

"Had an amazing Sunday lunch today. The best roast ive had in a very long time and thats saying something as Im always out for roasts dinners. The..."

Elaine O'Brien

"Lovely relaxed evening, good food and great service. We had the bonus of it being quiz night, we were pretty poor but really enjoyed it. Everyone..."

Philippa Slinger

"Excellent food, great customer service, lovely comfortable seating, cosy..."

Elizabeth Lloyd

Loch & Quay

85/100 (1901 ratings)

Hot Chocolate with Ginger

Sorbet

Hummus

Crab

Moules Marinieres Mussels & Onion in a White Wine Marinade

Lemon Drop

Calamari

One of Thebest Sandwiches in Christchurch

Wheelchair Accessible

"I was lucky enough to win the meal for 2 Christmas comp, which was a 3 course meal and a bottle of wine . We went last night and I have to say one..."

Zoe Ford

"In our opinion one of the best restaurants in Christchurch, it’s a great all rounder for our family, there is something for everybody’s taste. We..."

Susan Hall

"We always have the best night at loch & quay. Great quality food and drink, great range and excellent service. The live music creates atmosphere..."

Sarah Berry

"Beautiful restaurant, exceptional food and the owner Kemal and the rest of the staff were first class. Highly recommend , can't wait to go back..."

Donna Reynolds

"Absolutely amazing food. The best sea food I've ever had and my fiancé who has never liked sea food is completely converted. I had the calamari and..."

Michelle Churchill

"What a fabulous restaurant and outstanding service. We came today (Mother’s Day- table of 9) and the whole experience was fantastic. The service..."

Kimberley Knowles

"This was our second visit to the Loch & Quay in the last 18 months before seeing the Nathan Carter show at the Regent centre. Top quality food and..."

Tracey Lavis

"I recommend this restaurant very highly We had a great meal, very friendly and helpful staff (Live singer too) And a reasonable price..."

Sue Britton

"We had the tapas platter to start, lobster and sticky toffee pudding all delicious. Highly..."

Charlotte Spanswick

"My family and I went to this restaurant yesterday for my sister's birthday and we were really looked after by both our waiter and the chef. The food..."

Claudia Webb

"Always a lovely welcome . Food reasonably priced and well presented. We go mainly for birthdays or special occasions, it never fails to..."

FrankandLyn Thomas

"Lovely meal tonight had the lamb best iv had in a long time and love the local products..."

Harvey Camp

"Beautifully cooked n presented food great ambience n staff very friendly n attentive wil definitely come again..."

Sarah Keen

"This restaurant truly stands out with its exceptional Sunday roast, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds. Beyond that, their..."

Tomek Salata

"What can I say, it was our first time visiting Christ church in Dorset, reservation at Loch &Quay was booked ahead of time. Overall we had a great..."

Joseph ife-asemota

"Had a really lovely evening tonight. I ordered the Sri Lankan fish curry which was absolutely delicious! My partner ordered the fish linguine, both..."

Emma Robinson

"I have been to Loch & Quay twice since I moved here from London 3 months ago and each time the delightful waitress, yes only one, is attentive,..."

Ian Stewart

"Really impressed with this restaurant! The place is beautifully decorated with modern touches, great lighting and wonderful Spanish guitar music..."

Teresa Soriano Paradinas

"This is the second time I have been to Loch & Quay for Sunday roast and can highly recommend the Lamb. My friend enjoyed the pork. The presentation,..."

Bronwen Snyman

"Good clean restaurant to dine out. Ordered a fish platter and it was ecstatic. Staff were very helpful. Seating was as expected. Parking in..."

Jayant Dattani

"Been here once before many years ago. It was fabulous then. Often walked past on a few occasions and always looked good. So I decided to book for my..."

Faye Peckham

"Friendly & efficient service. My fish 'n' chips were delicious, & the draught peroni went down a treat on such a hot day. The ladies toilet was..."

Wendy Edwards

"Took my partner on a lovely date.. From start to finish - everything was so very good. The staff, the owner was especially welcoming, the food..."

Déjean Arsenault

"We had a lovely family lunch. Food was great and the staff couldn't have been friendlier and more..."

Brendan Hodges

"This was the most lovely dinner we had in a very long time!!! The food was amazing and the bartender made me an amazing virgin cocktail! Great..."

Elisabetta Moscato

"Very tasty food. I was very impressed as because of medical problems I couldn't eat alot of what was on the menu an the chef made me up a lovely meal..."

Lesley Gardner

"Nice cozy bar with good food and nice options, staff doesn’t know anything about the menu..."

Prabhanjan Patankar

"Fresh cooked food always good, staff are very attentive but not..."

Carol Quantick

"So good we ate there twice during our two night stay in Christchurch. We went to Loch & Quey Friday and Saturday night in mid October and every..."

SK1NT

"Lovely staff, very considerate and professional, and atmosphere was perfect. Food was..."

Milko Banev

Eggs Benedict with salmon

Beef

Pasta of the Day

Pork Belly Bites

Sticky Chicken Burger

Salad

Fish and Chips

French Fries

Fried Chicken Waffles

Fish & Chips

Lemon Pepper Calamari

Lamb Shank Pot Pie

Cider Braised Pork Belly

Cakes

Canterbury Duck Breast

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Warm welcome, great staff, reasonable drinks prices, very clean. Super gardens. Perfect..."

Mark Pierson

"Great setting for a wedding. Slightly small bar, but it didn't matter. Little bit pricey on the drinks, but it was expected. The staff was nice and..."

Jody Hordle

"Just wanted to send a quick message to say a massive Thank you. The whole process of wedding planning at The Old Vicarage we were made to feel so at..."

Lydia Cobb

"We had the most beautiful, perfect wedding here 2 weeks ago!! The venue is stunning and you can add your own personal touches to it to make it feel..."

Rachael Gibson

"My son and daughter in law had an amazing wedding breakfast and evening here. The staff were so attentive and the food was lovely. What a day and..."

Mark Vincent

"Lovely venue that makes for a truly special event/ wedding. Beautiful picturesque grounds and friendly staff. Often has events on throughout the year..."

Richard Harrison

"I had my wedding at the old vicarage on Thursday 3rd August and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The staff were absolutely amazing and went..."

Hannah Farhood

"Superb venue for a special occasion - ours was a christening reception. Lovely main building and the extensive and mature gardens are stunning with..."

David Wilson-Roberts

"Wedding. Absolutely stunning venue. Lovely staff. Food delicious. Drinks reasonably priced for such a place. We'll..."

Agnes Buggy

"We just wanted to say a massive thank you to The Old Vicarage Country House for the best wedding day EVER!!! It was absolutely everything we could..."

Amy Wellings

"We had a Christmas themed wedding here last December and the venue is beautiful, as soon as we saw it we knew it was where we wanted to get married...."

Lee Goodman

"Beautiful venue, breakfast with Santa has always been fabulous, they even have a room for children to have a snowball fight ❤️ Now looking..."

Sian Holland

"What a great place to get married! Laura and Kira were on hand to help from the moment that we enquired about the venue's availability, throughout..."

Shelby Jones

"Lovely venue for a wedding. Drinks reasonably priced..."

T H

"What a lovely place to hold a wedding or party. Excellent grounds with lovely places to stroll. Plenty of parking with an overflow car..."

Carl Osborne

Pizza Hut

"Lunch date with the hubby, went for the Buffet, excellent value, Pizza, pasta and salad delicious! our server was very friendly and the place is nice..."

Samantha Rose Lowney

"Amazing place to eat had the lunch special and they catered to our needs asked what pizzas we would like on the buffet really good to our 3 year old..."

Jamieand Jodie Hill

"Great service staff were very helpful and food was great..."

Heather Gardiner

"Excellent service to my son and I. Good food good price. Staff..."

Traci Hodgson

"Clean, tidy, friendly staff and good..."

Maggie Hooper

"It was my sister birthday we went for some lunch it was very good...."

Mark Trott

"All i can say is the lady called Oz that served us was amazing and she made the visit!!..."

Shelby Barnett

"Strawberry pepsi WIN! Pizza WIN! salad..."

Peter Kryten Ruff

"I like pizza hut 🛖 now they do vegan cheese and toppings , gluten free 😋 Carbs are crucial to build up and a strong and healthy body 💪 Eat..."

thomas brandani

"Well all I can say is I will definitely be returning ☺ mixed my order up by accident only very small mix up but rang up and they completely re made..."

Rachel Webber

"Customer service was great. Pizza was delicious and well cooked. I ordered the gluten free base with vegetarian toppings. Arrived in good time..."

Isabel Mackay

"Very friendly and helpful and the food was..."

Sandra Mcadam

"Very friendly staff, excellent pizzas exactly the way we wanted them, as always. Just make sure you get the garlic sprinkles on your pizza, they are..."

Dave Clement

"Parking (for collection) not easy I ordered online expecting it to be ready when I arrived 10 minutes later.but twice they forgot & hadn't started..."

Claire Sansom

"Better than Dominos by far and the £5 pizza is a very nice size can’t go..."

SWMIKETRUCKING

"Better than Dominos by far and the £5 pizza is a very nice size can’t go..."

SWMIKETRUCKING

"Sadly don't deliver to my address but food is normally good but sometimes they are very stingy on the..."

Ian Lindsay

"Good and fresh food Delivery..."

Carina Reis

"Pizza was good and delivery was..."

Guy Richardson

"It's..."

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"Staff really..."

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MERVYN FROST

Arcado Lounge

85/100 (2866 ratings)

Butter Fried Chicken and Chips

Toasts

Vegan Breakfast with Extra Hash Browns

Falafel

Veggie Breakfast with Whipped Feta on Toast

Oatmilk Hot Chocolate with Gingerbread Syrup

Full English Breakfast Tea

Flat White

Beyond Meat Burger

Bang bang chicken

Chocolate Fudge Brownie Sundae

Red wine

Tapas

Sandwiches

Mocha with Coconut Milk

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is always amazing ...love the atmosphere..food excellent and all so effortless ! All the people who work there are always on top of their..."

Geoff Frewin

"Always the best place to go for breakfast. Good fresh food , service and staff excellent..."

Carla Horlock

"Ordered the Goan vegetable curry with added chicken... It was amazing, totally recommend it, compliments to the..."

Elaine Wigman

"Tapas Tuesday! 3 tapas and glass of wine for £9.95! Excellent! Friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere. Loved..."

Lin Mon Cassidy

"Me and my daughter love coming here for tapas and my cousin joins us who loves the gluten free menu choices. Love the atmosphere and love the games..."

Carly S Diamond

"Great place to eat and great atmosphere. Staff very welcoming and ive never had any problems with food :) top marks for the chefs..."

Callie Christopher

"This is part of the Lounges franchise. The Southbourne one is the Ludo Lounge. The service was excellent, as was the Eggs Benedict �� I..."

Charles Stewart

"Very relaxing, ideal for a group or to catch up with a friend. Food nice, good choice. and fast too. Excellent..."

Jane Fitzpatrick

"We had two children’s meals as well as steak/chips and butternut squash burrito all of which were lovely. Staff friendly and helpful and relaxed..."

Carina Gordon

"We came here for brunch because the menu looked delicious. We had the shakshuka, poached eggs with Chorizo, and pancakes with berries. Great..."

Samantha Harrison

"We came in here for late lunch by pure chance and did not regret it! The food was great, made quickly with a menu offering a wide range of dishes..."

Elea Thackery

"Lovely place and parking is easy as it's near to a public car park . The food was lovely and at a great price. Alcohol was a bit pricey. Table..."

clare thornley

"Good place to sit and people watch, nice coffee good friendly staff we will be..."

Alan Ash

"Quirky group of lounge bars serving brunch, burgers, tapas, tea, coffee, cake, cocktails and much more. Food is reasonably priced and tasty. Pull up..."

Rae Pitman (The15milefoodie)

"My group and I went during the quiz on a Monday night. It was my first time attending. It was a good night and a lot of fun even if it was initially..."

Barnaby Billingham

"Great tasting tapas. A couple of dishes (sweetcorn fritters and arancini) were over-cooked but they were replaced without any bother and a..."

Eldin Rammell

"We had a lovely meal here last weekend when visiting our family nearby. I had the butter fried chicken and chips and my husband had the pulled pork..."

Suzi Stardust

"Nice place to go for a meal. Service is prompt, staff are friendly. There is limited seating outside but it is quite a big restaurant inside. There..."

Derek

"To be fair, the whole "Order on your phone" thing grates in a hospitality business but the staff have mo control over that. It dies mean that what..."

Kathy Sirl

"Was very busy on Saturday morning 25/6/22. Good place for breakfast, good prices, good vegetarian options. Mixture of industrial and bohemian..."

Tracey Palmer

The Jetty Restaurant

84/100 (5186 ratings)

Small Selection of Chocolates

Lemon sole

Prawns

Broad Bean and Pea Risotto

Jetty Fish Soup Parmesan Croute and Rouille

Alex's Twice Baked Cheese Soufflé

Fish

Mussels

Cod with Crab and Peas and Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Pork

Jetty Fruits De Mer Served

The Jetty Style Fish and Chips with Crushed

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Seating

Waterfront

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Fine Dining

"Staying for a few days in Christchurch we loved this restaurant so much returned again for a 2nd visit. Anna took great care of us and I must say the..."

Karen Wilson

"Was booked in for a birthday meal and it did not disappoint. Even though the winds outside hit up to 45mph there was something quite serene about..."

Steven Smith

"Brilliant as always, but a couple of mistakes made by the servers made it 4 star instead of 5. 8 of us for 70th birthday celebration on a Saturday..."

C Barnes

"I was lucky enough to eat here twice in the last month. Once on a Friday night ( very busy) and on a Friday lunch time. Both times the food and..."

Dave Thorne

"Went here with some friends for a weekend break. Reservations are a must as it’s very busy and they can alter reservations so double..."

Imran Behlim

"I have to rate this restaurant 5 star, I booked it for my husband’s birthday and it was a really great experience, we had a nice view. The service..."

Adunola Idowu

"This restaurant is AMAZING!! Food and staff 110% fantastic. My partners birthday and I had told staff for a surprise and they did just that. The food..."

Graham

"Absolutely superb. We were staying locally in a B & B and the owner made a reservation for us. It's not cheap but the service and food were..."

Sue Smith

"Visited over a busy Saturday night. Service was great / fast and efficient. Decent wine list with good choices. Food was very good too. We had the..."

sushant tiwari

"Booked here for our date night, and it did not disappoint. From the moment we were greeted at the door and seated at our table, the staff were very..."

helen taylor

Brown's Fish & Chips

83/100 (2467 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I loved this place (pardon the pun).Had a take out. Best cod ever which was cooked perfectly. Good earthy chips too. Excellent and efficient (another..."

Sara Owen

"Great Gluten free Fish and chip shop we have been going here for years as my dad is celiac and they have a great choice and it's good quality fish..."

blast from the past 1971

"It's a chip shop that does Gluten Free fish and chips. We visit regularly so you have got to give it 5 stars. I gave it just 2 stars for atmosphere..."

FAB Solutions

"Excellent fish and chips. We dined in and the waitress service from Amelia was excellent. She was very helpful, happy and friendly. We would..."

R P

"Love this place, came on a day trip from Oxfordshire yesterday just for Browns gluten free fish & chips..."

Nicola Merritt

"Friendly, efficient service by staff who care about their customers. Very impressed with Sarah going outside to greet an elderly disabled customer..."

Michelle Hamilton

"Always use Brown's when we're down Mudeford way. Always good quality with a wide selection on the menu. Cooked to order and competitively priced...."

Chris Mitchell

"Our favourite chippy in the area. Staff are always welcoming and friendly. Giant burger is my favourite but they also do gluten free which suits my..."

Abi

"Easy parking outside. Lovely staff with great service. Nice seating area and large range on the menu. I went for the haddock and chips, which was..."

Saj Ulldin

"All staff are very friendly and welcoming the food is everyone dreams when you are dairy and gluten free and would definitely be going..."

louise mustoe

"I always come here when I visit bournemouth even though I have to get in a bus. Gluten free fish and chips, onion rings, pies, scampi. All..."

Leah Dixon

"Wonderful fish and chips, if I lived local I would visit more..."

phil alpin

"Excellent gluten free was a must , so if you are or not you need to visit ,..."

David Rickman

"Great food. Great price. So good we always visit on the way back from..."

Darren Butler

"The fish and chips were excellent. The staff were very efficient and friendly and the prices were very..."

linda powell

"Great variety of fish available. Also a choice of batter, including gluten free. Small cafe adjoining takeaway where you can eat in at lunch time...."

David Barnard

James And White

83/100 (3560 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is a fucking gem of loveliness! Lovely staff, chill atmosphere with nautical theme and the breakfast is very reasonable price and is to..."

Samantha Walls

"Very friendly staff, good choice of dishes and the food was lively, good choice of beer on tap for a restaurant too. We all enjoyed the food a..."

Darren Goulston

"Absolutely amazing meal ...when something was so effortless .....that really is the very best, brilliant food, great atmosphere and the staff and..."

Geoff Frewin

"This was our 2nd visit here and the food was was magnificent! The food and the staff are fabulous,great atmosphere and I recommend it very..."

Brigita Pritchett

"Service was great, staff were really polite and friendly. Food was great and cider was lovely. Really lovely sitting outside with blankets too, great..."

Hannah Miller

"OMG what an amazing evening. Birthday dinner with friends tonight and it was wonderful. From the artisan bread with butter, to squid and chorizo to..."

Aimee Ramage

"Very friendly atmosphere and welcoming staff. We were able to take our dog inside to eat and he was also made a fuss of. The menu was amazing but the..."

Tracy Jen Holmes

"Last night of our family holiday and treated ourselves to the bbq ribs and chicken wing combo, endless wings!!!! Lovely, tasty food served by polite..."

Joanne Cheung

"Lovely place! Food was great , me and my partner both had the ribs , they fell off the bone tasted amazing! Would definitely recommend. Staff were..."

Charlotte Haines

"Always friendly and welcoming staff and great service. Regular offers means there's always a good excuse to go in, helped by a good drinks selection..."

Ed Griffiths

"Nice atmosphere, good food and cocktails..and the staff actually take the time to interact with customers. Really enjoyed our meal..."

Stu Little

"Great staff! We are regular visitors, best place in Christchurch to eat &..."

Louise Crabb

"Very welcoming staff to go along with some delicious food. We will certainly be back. The fish bucket on the menu was..."

Richard Derby

"Had yet another lovely dinner here. We had the fish bucket and the crab cakes, delicious. The offer on the cocktails - 2 for £12 before 7pm also..."

Sarah Foth

"On holiday and walked in on the off chance. Service was quick and staff were friendly. There is a good selection on the menu and our food was..."

Jo Merredew

"Quite disappointed with the breakfast, poached eggs were overcooked and the avocado not ripe enough other than that the selection was great and it..."

Krasimira Valkanova

"Twice in One Week! Me and my party came to the James and White last week for the first time and it left a great first impression. To the point we..."

Night Shift Rider

"Dinned here on the off chance of getting in with out a reservation. We were looking around Christchurch and decided to eat here before heading back...."

james winwright

"Table of 8, Food was banging. My taste buds were truly feeling really contented when leaving & a full belly! Great service & would totally have the..."

Big-E O-G-Poppa

"If you're looking for a hearty meal and delicious cocktail to wash it down, I'd highly recommend this spot. Right next to the Priory too, so perfect..."

Joe Saunders

"Great choice on the menu, excellent service and food! Highly..."

Ian Game

"Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and the food is incredibly good. I Highly..."

nicola tout

"What a great place to celebrate a special occasion. Everyone went above and beyond to make the day so special. Great Food and Drinks served by great..."

Mike McNamara

"Very friendly staff, good choice of dishes and the food was lovely, good choice of beer on tap for a restaurant too. We all enjoyed the food a..."

Darren Goulston (Darren)

"Great value food,the best non alcoholic ginger beer I have tasted. Recommend Fish Bucket for two.Crab Fishcakes especially..."

Gary Parry

"Fantastic food and fantastic service. We ate here on a Tuesday night, it wasn't particularly busy but the guys waited for us to finish our food and..."

Luke Anthony

"Great place for fish and chips, yum! Excellent service and reasonable..."

Paul Gomar

"Very nice small restaurant on the high street! Very friendly staff and a great menu to pick from. I went with the “fish bucket” which was a great..."

Morgan Webb

"Loved it. Didn't get any starters. Just the rack of ribs and the fish bucket and shared..."

jeff perez

"Really enjoyed the ambience. Never easy to dine out on a Monday evening but the restaurant was busy and the staff friendly and efficient. It was our..."

Yvonne Baragwanath

"Enjoyed a lovely lunch at James & White. Friendly service and tasty food. The chicken liver pate starter was really delicious and the fish & chips..."

Carolyn Choy

"Lovely place to eat. Reasonable enough prices. Good quality food, good portions. We had fish and chips which was fab. We didnt book but ate around..."

Tracey Palmer

The Jetty Restaurant

83/100 (5004 ratings)

Alex's Twice Baked Cheese Soufflé

Lamb

Oyster

Cod with Crab and Peas and Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Fish

Risotto

Jetty Fruits De Mer Served

The Jetty Style Fish and Chips with Crushed

Sea Bass

Small Selection of Chocolates

Cheese souffle

Tapas

Broad Bean and Pea Risotto

Lemon sole

Cod

Shrimp

Jetty Fish Soup Parmesan Croute and Rouille

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Waterfront

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Staying for a few days in Christchurch we loved this restaurant so much returned again for a 2nd visit. Anna took great care of us and I must say the..."

Karen Wilson

"Was booked in for a birthday meal and it did not disappoint. Even though the winds outside hit up to 45mph there was something quite serene about..."

Steven Smith

"I have to rate this restaurant 5 star, I booked it for my husband’s birthday and it was a really great experience, we had a nice view. The service..."

Adunola Idowu

"Brilliant as always, but a couple of mistakes made by the servers made it 4 star instead of 5. 8 of us for 70th birthday celebration on a Saturday..."

C Barnes

"Went here with some friends for a weekend break. Reservations are a must as it’s very busy and they can alter reservations so double..."

Imran Behlim

"Absolutely superb. We were staying locally in a B & B and the owner made a reservation for us. It's not cheap but the service and food were..."

Sue Smith

"I was lucky enough to eat here twice in the last month. Once on a Friday night ( very busy) and on a Friday lunch time. Both times the food and..."

Dave Thorne

"This restaurant is AMAZING!! Food and staff 110% fantastic. My partners birthday and I had told staff for a surprise and they did just that. The food..."

Graham

"Visited over a busy Saturday night. Service was great / fast and efficient. Decent wine list with good choices. Food was very good too. We had the..."

sushant tiwari

"Booked here for our date night, and it did not disappoint. From the moment we were greeted at the door and seated at our table, the staff were very..."

helen taylor

Pinocchio's

82/100 (1709 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Booked a table and then read the reviews and was concerned. We arrived to find Pinocchio items everywhere in the form of ornaments and paintings on..."

peter wain

"Had a lovely meal here, waitress was very nice, well mannered and attentive. Food was lovely, had some pizza and a pasta dish. Lovely and hot and..."

Joe Parkinson

"This place hasn't changed in 30 years or more. And that's good!! Great traditional Italian dishes as you would expect them to be. Well prepared food..."

Ian Stoney

"My wife and I had a wonderful meal here. It was the first time I had been here since I was 6 so some 40 years ago. The staff were lovely and had time..."

stephen carter

"Delicious food - salmon tagliatelle is amazing! Food is well priced except for dessert - £8 for small portions. Would defintely recommend though -..."

Helena Rowland

"My wife and I, along with the in laws, had dinner at Pinocchios this evening, Tuesday, the 17th of October, (2023). The food was amazing. My father..."

Jon Walker

"Haven't eaten here for many years and I really should have done. Lovely pizza, not too large just right. Nice staff and good..."

Martin Smith

"Excellent lunch. We had spaghetti carbonara and margarita pizza with ham. Both meals were lovely. Served piping hot. Would..."

Lindsay Hall

"Was out with my brother's family and they took me for lunch here (practically queued up waiting for them to open at 12noon!) I'd never been here..."

Gemma Maddison

"A really lovely Italian restaurant not too far from the high street a few minutes walk. Lovely food and great..."

Joshua Ward

"Wonderful fresh food, flawless service by a polite, delightful young lady, cute traditional decor, we felt transported to Italy. Highly..."

Barb Hall

"Fun for all the family. Visited as a teenager, father and grandfather. Love the place, great menu and atmosphere and friendly staff. Whenever in..."

Jonathan Day

Pizza Express

82/100 (1015 ratings)

Baked Garlic Mushroom

Tomato and Garlic Prawns

Garlic King Prawns Romana Pizza

Wheelchair Accessible

"Pizza Express in Christchurch Dorset is a great place to eat. Not only is the food excellent, but the place is bright looking and with a happy..."

Keith Giemre

"Great food ... I’ve been going to Pizza Express for years. Impeccable service by the lovely Annika too..."

Spud Friis Baker

"Lovely meal out glad we used Tesco Clubcard vouchers! Think it's expensive but clean and nice friendly..."

Vicki Worthy

"Pretty standard Pizza Express with all your usual favourites. Service is friendly and fast. Food is well cooked. The restaurant does look over the..."

Rog Edwards

"We had a great meal here last night. We hadn't made a booking and they pushed 2 tables together to accommodate 6 adults and a child and a pram...."

robert richmond

"Great pizza as usual. Friendly and helpful service. Only downside was it was a bit draughty and cold indoors so I would wrap up a bit warmer next..."

Rosemary

"Absolutely amazing service from our waiter Bruno. We went for a family lunch, there was six of us in total including my two year old Daughter. The..."

Claire Moore

"Pizza Express is always so delicious 😋 no doubt about that. We went to Christchurch and Bruno was our waiter he was just fantastic 👌 so so so..."

rachel shanley

"Lovely waiter and nice atmosphere. Just right for quick..."

iris Drygas

"Wonderful birthday meal for my sons 7th birthday. Our server Daniel was amazing very friendly and efficient. Thanks for a wonderful evening. Good..."

Natalie Guiles

"Bruno was an amazing server. Immediately made myself and my partner feel welcome, helped us with our order. Don’t usually leave reviews but Bruno..."

Jack Young

"We booked a pizza party for my best friend's hen do. Communication with the restaurant was really easy before hand and they were happy for us to set..."

Nicola Johnson (Nikki)

"Had a lovely family meal here on Sunday. The meals were great, and the service brilliant. A special 'thank you' to Bruno who went 'above and..."

Stephen Hill

"Not been to a Pizza Express for years, the food and service was excellent. We were in a large family group of 14 so the atmosphere was..."

Colin Willis

"Birthday party for my daughter and the easiest we have ever done by far. The staff were awesome with the children, in particular Mateo was..."

Victoria Norman

"Booked online on their their slightly confusing app. Relatively quiet on a Tuesday night in June. Friendly staff. Decent food especially the Duck..."

Rob Zed

"Excellent service from Bruno! Great interaction with children and an excellent waiter! Food was delicious and presented..."

Catherine Elsom

"Good food and friendly service. Not much of an atmosphere, however, it was a Thursday afternoon with about 6 people in the..."

Mark Tiernan

"The manager was really approachable and accommodative with our son many allergies. Amazing service and yummy..."

angelica madrid

"Really great service, an awesome selection of vegan pizzas and delicious food. Beautiful presentation on the desserts..."

Emma Binning

The Noisy Lobster At Avon Beach

81/100 (3182 ratings)

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"We found the restaurant by acccident and had an amazing lunch. Not being a huge pescatarean I had the lobster Mac and cheese followed by a chicken..."

Emmalene Dresden

"Great place for fresh fish. Food was lovely. Waiting staff cheerful and view to die for. What's not to..."

Angela Ingles

"We enjoyed a cooked breakfast and a beer here yesterday, a very busy, sunny Sunday. The staff were brilliant, quick, attentive and friendly. Would..."

Helen Harvey

"Second time there went yesterday had a fantastic breakfast,the wait wasn’t too long it was worth it ,I have seen such attention to detail,the staff..."

Bob Murray

"Fabulous meal. So nice to see such a choice of fish on offer and proper lush chef made indulgent desserts which are not bought in. Perhaps a bit more..."

Deborah Jackson

"Fantastic from start to finish. Charming waiter, scenic view of the ocean, superb food. Best meal out in..."

Pinque Lawes

"First time visit for myself partner and baby and will be back 100%. Best waiting staff I've ever encountered. Our waiter had a cracking sence of..."

Stephen Brooks

"We had sunday breakfast lovely atmosphere great food very friendly staff. I have booked to go back for our..."

Kevin Saunders

"Visited yesterday for an excellent birthday lunch. Not the best day to be at the beach but the delicious food warmed us and the friendly welcoming..."

Elaine Potter

"We arrived a bit earlier and were allocated to table without waiting until start of booking. We have been given menus, including kids menu for..."

V R

"This is such a lovely restaurant with a stunning view! Like many other reviews mention, this is a pricey restaurant....However I will say that..."

K M

"Food was lovely (we had the 1/2 lobster and the burger) especially dessert (dark chocolate raspberry torte). Service was slow; team were friendly but..."

Tanya McKay

"Fish selection was nice and varied, with a great many options on the specials. Quite pricey, but it's all about the location. We were seated inside..."

jenny williams

"The food is absolutely beautiful here. We’ve visited twice now and both times have been perfect. Lovely selection for kids too. The fish & steak..."

Rosie

"Excellent and attentive service! Made to feel very welcome all the way threw. Food was a 10/10 for me and my wife from start to finish. A must eat if..."

Danny Law

"Had an amazing evening at the Noisy Lobster - fantastic food, service and atmosphere. Watching the sun set through the big panoramic windows during..."

Richard Farley

"Great restaurant with a fantastic view of the beach. The fish was cook to perfection and flavoursome. A recommended stop if you are walking around..."

Jerome Buisson

"The Noisy Lobster was recommended to us, boy did that work out for us. It’s not the biggest menu going, but choosing was difficult non the less..."

Matt Walker

"Absolutely faultless, the staff were friendly, efficient, organised and helpful. The food was outstanding and fresh. We would highly recommend this..."

James Shipman

The Nelson Tavern

81/100 (1925 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Butter Chicken Burger

Pork Belly

Chili

Belly Pork Sunday Dinner

Sunday Roast Belly Pork

Free Range Chicken Burger

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"I've lived this direction 20 years and never been here. Today we decided let's go give it a try, and boy were we pleased we did. The menu has a..."

Nicky Jones

"Just been to the Nelson for my dads 65th bday meal. 12 of us including a couple of kids and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the meal. Great atmosphere in..."

Ross Palmer

"Have been here before with old and new management, always very friendly service. I ordered a meal that was off of the lunch menu in the evening, chef..."

Carol Earnshaw

"Called yesterday for Sunday dinner after booking ahead at this dog friendly establishment. Great outdoor and indoor spaces with it's own private..."

J C

"Fantastic food in a smart and comfortable restaurant with a sunny relaxing garden. Very friendly owners and staff. Will definitely be returning in..."

Matt Barber

"Lovely lunch outside in one of their beech huts.Indoors looked fab too. Food great.Friendly staff.Only small complaint ...no check back on food and..."

Tracey Tanner

"We ordered the fish board and chips. I think the portion was generous and the cod was the most fresh and delicious that I ever had in the..."

Yukari Kimura

"It's easy to see how we're losing so many pubs. They have to try to be everything to everyone. I love this place, but look closely and the..."

Steve Evans

"Had Sunday late lunch a few weeks ago, service was very friendly the food was really good I had roast beef with the trimmings very generous..."

David Jackson

"Had dinner here recently with my family and our dog. It was great. We loved it. Portion sizes were really generous, great value for money, great food..."

Catherine Buchan

"Nice Place to have a meal we loved it the food was really tasty and lovely cooked. Great service and great staff. I couldn't recommend it..."

Mafalda Luciano

"Excellent beer, food and staff. And good value. The hake was fantastic. Will definitely use again if we are..."

David Wales

"Fantastic place. Fabulous food with a varied menu... friendly and efficient staff ... and a really lovely..."

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