We were in Swanage for the last ever jazz festival and booked for the Friday night. The Cauldron is quirky but very welcoming. Margaret and Terry spend about three days sourcing their raw ingredients and although on the expensive side, their careful preparation really shows. We had the whole Dover sole with hand cut chips. It's the best fish I've ever eaten! Terry brought one out on a plate to show us before he cooked it and it was divine.
You get the table for the evening so if you have the time (we didn't), you could spend a whole evening dining on freshly prepared, as ordered, superb food. When we visit again, we shall ensure that we book a table.
Well done to both of the owners. This isn't fast food, and neither should it be. A unique dining experience!
This is not just dinner..it's an experience. We were lucky.. a cancellation meant we could share what Margaret and Terry have to offer. Presented with my own jar of Terry's chilli sauce, without requesting it, sampling Margaret's Negroni and then the best turbot I've ever eaten.
Maybe these reviews veer from one extreme to another because we no longer know what it's like to dine in an establishment staffed solely by two proud owners who are proud of what they offer their guests. And they have earned the right to be proud.
Our best to you, Margaret and Terry
Superb meal as always. Love this friendly quirky bistro. Best place to eat in Swanage
The best food in Dorset...so far. My Aberdeen Angus fillet was absolutely amazingly perfect!!!
This is the best breakfast ever. Very family friendly. Great service and food.
Wonderfully engaging owners who are really proud of the food they cook.
Fabulous food, great service and a lovely retro feel
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