Best Restaurants in Studland

8 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Pig - On The Beach
The Pig - On The Beach
100/100 (3414 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
European
British
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
British
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Pork
Scallops
Risotto
Tapas
Flatbread
Puddings
Beef
Cake
Soup
Mackerel
Toasts
Lobster
Venison
Hake
Fish Fingers
Cuttlefish
Plaice
Lamb
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Fish
Crab
Sit down
British
European
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Seating
Free off-street parking
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Drinks
Brunch
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Lovely place for a birthday meal in a wonderful setting! Food was great and had a good variety available. Wine was very good also and staff very..."
Lowenna Cooper
"With views to die for this must be one of the best hotels we have ever stayed at. The staff were so friendly and caring, it felt very homely. The ..."
David Wilkins
"I have just returned home after a weekend break with girlfriends and feel like I have had a week's holiday. What a wonderful experience. The staff..."
Claire Elise Pritchard
"We decided to take a last minute midweek break and a lucky enough to find a room at the pig a Fisherman's Hut halfway between the coastal path and..."
Debra M Franses
"What an amazing place inside and out. The food was fantastic and service really great. Tried all 8 starter bits, and lamb for my main....the best..."
Clare Creighton
"Hello this is to the staff and the manager who looked after us during our stay. We left today with bottle of red in hand and a very warm feeling..."
Abbie Bennington
"I love this place. Everything about it is perfect. Except that they add 12% service charge to the bill, which is not how I like to do things. They..."
Jane Viney
"Have passed this many times, so this time on our visit to Swanage, booked the winter lunch offer. Food, service and staff and welcome on arrival..."
Wendy Seymour
"Lovely food, lovely staff and lovely place � definately recommend..."
Mickaël Roguez
"Gorgeous, quirky, dramatic and romantic! Open fires, rap music in the old bar, fabulous staff , exciting food and views to die for. Loved it..."
Carolyn Goodman
"The views fro the terrace where we sat for our meal were brilliant. The food was very tasty and the staff did not hurry you between courses. The..."
Lynne Cullen
Shell Bay Seafood Restaurant
Shell Bay Seafood Restaurant
97/100 (4219 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Healthy
British
Healthy
Seafood
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Smoked Salmon
Crab
Raspberry and White Chocolate Cheesecake
Scallops
Half Lobster
Clams
Cake
Whole Crab
Bass
Oyster
Trout
Fish and Chips
Hake
Calamari
Mackerel
Sea Bass
Burger
Scallops
Cakes
Mussels
Fried
Prawns
Shellfish
Oysters
Fish Curry
Kerala Fish Curry
Pesto
Calamares
Bread
Fresh Fish
Sea Food Curry
Fish
Salmon
Lemon sole
Plaice
Sea Bass with Garlic Butter Sauce
Seafood
Lobster
Cider Battered Fish & Chips with Mushy Peas & Tartare Sauce
Salads
Fish & Chips
Fire Roasted Salmon and All the Gubbins
Beer
Cod
Pasta
New Zealand Wine
Fish & chips
Curry
Salad
Pea and Wild Garlic Soup
Prawns
Chili
Brownie
Puddings
Sit down
Healthy
British
Seafood
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"So close to a 5* however being by the crossing makes driving here an absolute mare - such a shame! Beautiful setting once you're in, overlooking the..."
Benji
"Amazing restaurant with fantastic views and really fresh and tasty seafood. Sat by the window and had lovely view, see photos 😇 ordered sea bass,..."
Nick Wong
"Fantastic location, but the food was very expensive. I don't mind paying high prices for exceptional food, but it was just 'good' food. The portion..."
Nicky Brook
"Second review April 2023 - Having come across this previously on a hike from Swanage, this was the time we tried it properly. There were 6 of us and..."
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"Oh my word, what a fabulous restaurant. If you can get in some great fish. Miso cod or any of their grills were..."
ryan ward
"This is just a truly beautiful place to spend a summer's evening... The food is so fresh and tasty.... I haven't enjoyed an evening like did hear for..."
Emma Cuthbert
"The restaurant seems to be run by a very young and relaxed team of waiters and chefs. We had lemon sole and sea bream, both were..."
Alex C
"Thankyou Louie and Meg (staff) for a wonderful dining experience last weekend! We had lots of laughs the oysters and crab salad were so fresh and..."
Jen Beal
"Lovely place with amazing view. Expensive tasty food, not big portion. Great tasty salads. Friendly and helpful staff. Reservation in advance..."
Luba Mirren
"We had a great lunch today 😊 I loved every dish served..."
Y. Nav
"It is a great restaurant, great food and amazing view. To get all of this in rural Studland (just over the ferry from Poole) is surprising. It is..."
Dan Chapman
"Just spotted this place when passing by on a cycling trip around lunch time. Popped in to ask if they had a table and after some conferring the staff..."
Sam Stone
"Get the weather right and this place is superb. Even without the weather, the food is fantastic - interesting in a good way. Nice relaxed service,..."
Russell Brayshaw
"Our party was celebrating their 7th wedding anniversary and shell Bay was the venue for the celebration. It was amazing then and still is The food..."
Val Clayton
"Brilliant location. Stopped here for a drink after walking round Brands Bay. Unfortunately they were fully booked, so couldn't dine here. Update :-..."
ron deacon
"Everything was perfect - from beginning to end. Great and quick service, food is delicious and beautifully presented. The portions are generous and..."
W “eave dance” R
"We have been meaning to try shell bay for a long time and the time finally came. As we all know it's located in a amazing location with fantastic..."
Paul Ovey
Old Harry Bar
Old Harry Bar
95/100 (387 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Bar
Pub
Pizza
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Pizza
Paella
British
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"What a hidden gem! After an afternoon on Studland beach we Googled local places offering pizza take-out and Old Harry Bar was just a stone's throw..."
Paul Robinson
"This was a perfect find on a recent family break in Swanage. In our first night we found all the local pubs to be fully booked and this popped up on..."
Hannah Tuck
"We went to a paella and sangria event. There was live music that was fab! The paella wasn't great. We also had pizza 🍕 that was really good..."
Yana Kambites
"Nice pizzas, good beer, pool table, friendly staff, lovely surroundings, perfect place after being on the beach, and very near the bus stop to..."
Dan Oaker
"Lovely place, friendly, good atmosphere. Food great. Good selection of..."
Sue Butcher
"Great little bar. Perfect to visit after a walk, cycle or paddle in Studland. I'd choose it over the Banks Arms hands down. 2 beers and a pizza for..."
Craig Bradley
"We've just spent a pleasant evening enjoying a cracking pizza, great drinks and excellent friendly..."
Steve Moseley
"Had the pizza offer for £15. Very nice, good value, good service. Nice people and very clean bar and facilities. Will definitely go..."
Jane
"Saturday night at Harry's.Excellent prompt friendly service. We had Rhubarb & ginger Gin & tonic & craft beer to wash down a really tasty home made..."
Andrew Moore
"What a gem of a place! So friendly lovely pizzas and great drinks. Dog and child friendly, nice and lively. Great staff. Will definitely be..."
Beth Simpson
Manor Farm Tea Rooms
Manor Farm Tea Rooms
92/100 (130 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
British
Cafe
Cafe
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Dorset Apple Cake with Clotted Cream
Pate
Carrot Cake
Salted caramel
Toasted T Cake
Vanilla Clotted Cream
Cake
Scones
Clotted Cream
Ice Cream
Cakes
Scones
Apple Juice
Cream tea
Café
British
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"What a lovely place hidden away in the countryside, it was such a lovely experience we came back 2 months later.(we travelled from Bristol) Home-made..."
Trevor Hawkins
"Called in on a visit to Studland Food well priced and tasty , and definitely dog friendly service was excellent . Easy parking sit inside or outside...."
Angela Jewell
"A lovely farm team restaurant run by a family. They were so welcoming and loving. The scone and clotted cream was yum, also freshly baked cake was..."
GetSetGlow by Zahabiya
"Amazing home cooked cake's and cream tea , dog's welcome as..."
David Berry
"Lovely welcoming friendly staff, really nice lunch, stumbled across this on end of a walk, didn't know it..."
Nat -
"Hidden gem, saw a sign on the walk back from seeing Harry's Rock and thought we would give it a go. Even though they were short staffed and the..."
Dan Ward
"Located in a farm yard, with sparrows chirping & swallows flying overhead, a lovely place to sit & refresh with a good old cuppa There is plenty on..."
A G
"lovely settings in which to enjoy excellent cream teas (with generous dollops of clotted cream and jams). all cakes on display looked freshly..."
Licia Capra
"When you need to impress the in-laws or anyone else for that matter, with a cream tea, you have got to bring them here! Truly amazing little place..."
Simeon Talbot
"This is a great find hidden away in a beautiful countryside setting just a stones throw from the beach. The lunches are so tasty and freshly made on..."
Paul Buckley
The Bankes Arms Country Inn
The Bankes Arms Country Inn
92/100 (1160 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Bar
Pub
British
Bar
British
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Full Traditional Breakfast
Fish
Pasta
Full Steam Ahead Beer
Chicken tikka masala
Salad
Lamb Stew in Yorkshire Pudding with Basmati Rice
Spaghetti Bolognese
Chili
Fossil Fuel Beer
Scampi and chips
Crab
Cake
Lamb Shank
Tuna
Sandwiches
Scampi
Greek salad
Salmon
Burger
Sea Bass
Guinness
Fish & Chips
Lamb Shank
Bread
Fish & chips
Sausage
ham egg and chips
Curry
chicken caesar salad
Goats Cheese Salad
Bass
Ploughman's Lunch
Baguette
Beef
Ale
Cobb Salad
Bowl of Chips
Mixed Ploughman's
Brie and Cranberry Baguette
Lamb
Fish and Chips
Pesto
Sit down
British
Bar
Pub
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
"A great pub overlooking Bournemouth. We sat and watched the airshow from here and it was fantastic. Food and drinks were good. Only reason I didn’t..."
Renny Smith
"Great little pub, good choice of menu and reasonable price considering nothing else around except on the beach. The staff was really nice. And..."
Carl Westwood
"Food was delicious however, the portion size was a little small for the price paid. In regards to the service, the barmaid that served us was..."
R D (Ryu)
"Beautiful views in the garden and lovely atmosphere in the pub itself - everything a summer holiday pub should be. The menu changes daily, so there..."
Quintus Crinis
"I've been coming to studland bay for the last 5 years and I've only seen this place get better and better. Staff are always welcoming and hard..."
Simeon Talbot
"Lovely location with cheerful staff and reasonable beer selection. We didn't order food so can't comment although other visitors deemed to be..."
John Frazer
"The nice old pub in the great place. You will really enjoy by meals, drinks, view and atmosphere after wonderful walk from Swanage via Old Harry..."
Serge Gre
"Friendly staff, great location, food very mediocre. The fish & chips was on par with a Wetherspoons offering; nice enough but not £18 nice. The..."
Matt Charlotte
"Stunning location right next to South Beach car park and excellent place to stop after a long circular walk on the coastal path. The toilet block is..."
Tania At home
"Wet day so not too busy. Asked to share meals as we didn't want a large lunch. No problem with that, the warm goats cheese salad was plenty for two..."
heather whatmore
"The walk to the pub was lovely and was just a 5 minute walk from middle beach. The staff on arrival were very sweet and one fella working there..."
matthew sardar
Knoll Beach
Knoll Beach
87/100 (294 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
British
Cafe
Cafe
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Ice Cream
Cakes
Sandwiches
Fish & chips
Fish
Burger
Paninis
Cake
Sausage
Sausage Rolls
Salad
Fish & Chips
Café
British
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Knoll House The Restaurant
Knoll House The Restaurant
84/100 (513 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
British
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
British
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
Middle Beach Cafe
Middle Beach Cafe
83/100 (3140 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Scone
Burger and Fries with Cheese
Fish & Chips
Spicy Chicken Burger
Battered Cod and Chips
Sandwiches
Bacon Brie & Cranberry Sandwich
Burger
Fish and Chips
Veggie Burger
Gurnard Goujons in a Deli Roll
The Mega Breakfast
Ice Cream
BBC Sandwich
Cakes
Coffee
Home Baked Thai Fish Cakes
Cream tea
Beer with a Crab Sandwich
seafood platter
Salad
Crab Sandwiche
Cheese Fries
Falafel Burger
Crab
Ice Cream Cone
Café
British
Seafood
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Family style
Dog Friendly
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Beach
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Cheap Eats
"This is a great little cafe with lots of outdoor seating. It's down a little road beside the Middle Beach car park. I don't know what inside is like,..."
Peter Meade
"Simple little cafe right on the waters edge. Perfect place for a pit stop either walking along the beach back to the ferry or heading in the opposite..."
Lala Bee
"Lovely cafe with a nice view. Service was really friendly and the food was great! Prices were a bit expensive but well worth it as the portions were..."
Emily P
"A large hut on the beach selling good food & refreshments. Prices are competitive but given the prime location they’re not extortionate. Good covid..."
A G
"Lots of options, including gluten-free cakes, were a great surprise after a stop of our cycle from Old Harry rocks. It is a great setting, with..."
Annabel McDonald
"Fantastic little gem with incredible views of the coast line. Brilliant service, friendly staff and food was delicious. Maybe a little soft music in..."
Christopher Brown
"This lovely cafe is closed at the moment, due to erosion threatening (see pics) but car park is handy for walks and the great beach is still up and..."
Jim Pettitt
"Great food served. Crabcakes and crab sandwich both excellent. What a brilliant beach cafe in a fantastic location. Ice cream hut adjacent serving..."
Spencer Russell
"Fantastic view, lovely food and friendly staff. We had a crab sandwich with crisps and salad and a bacon, brie and cranberry toasted sandwich with a..."
Susan Denton
"Please be aware that this cafe is no longer there October 2023. Just up on the cliff there is a new “The Sandy Salt..."
Dale Hayter
"A Godsend! Fantastic stop-off point on my mammoth 14 mile+ walk today. Dogs are allowed inside. Highly recommend mega breakfast (served all day),..."
Nigel Kinch
"Lovely staff, fantastic views and lovely food, just had the thai fish cakes and they were lovely..."
Stephen Brown
"Fast service, great value, and maybe the best fish and chips I've ever had. Top..."
Peter Roberts
"Lovely place to have lunch and take in the views. They do gluten free bread so there are some choices available if your gluten free. Food and service..."
R Abe
"Loved this place! Sat outside, had some superb good from some really friendly staff. Robins foraging next to the benches overlooking the beach..."
Terry Sankey
"Great little cafe with amazing views of the..."
Tan Smith
"Wonderful bacon, brie, salad and redcurrant jelly as usual...."
James Henville
"Good flat white and a good choice of sandwiches. I had fried egg and..."
Paul Hampson
"Great little cafe, good menu and an amazing..."
stephen titmarsh