A great dining experience, good staff and amazing food. If you book in advance and your due to visit during the day time, ask for a seat by the window with a sea view, you won’t be disappointed. There are two levels on the ground floor, the back higher area is better for fine dining and the front lower area is better for drinks and lunches because it’s a bit more casual. An ideal stopping point if your walking around the sandbanks area. A must visit place for dinner if your staying near by. Although it’s a seafood restaurant, you will find the normal meat eater meals, but I’d recommend going for everything seafood related. The fish and chips are famously good.

Beautiful sea front location and a warm welcome with good service throughout our brunch, especially from the smiley girls! Didn't book, took a chance, but the restaurant only had three tables full so plenty of space for us (hence lack of atmosphere as everything was very quiet), and they didn't mind serving us even in our walking gear! Good amount of food and delicious green smoothie.

There is just so much to be loved at this restaurant. The view, the ambience, the service, the wine selection, the different food flavours on the menu, and the children’s menu. We could sit here all day eating, chatting, enjoying the view. However, food can be even better by ensuring that they are executed at the standard which the chef and customers are expecting. On this occasion we were served undercooked white rice and this should never have happened. It wouldn’t stop us from coming back for all the good reasons listed above and have the set menu offer but it’ll probably stop us from ordering from the full price main menu.

Special day for us. The place is as just amazing, the food very tasty, the wine delicious and at the right temperature. The waiter was courteous, knowing every single item in the menu. The view was great. Thank you. For sure we will be visiting again! P.S: thanks for the surprise ‘ Anniversary ’ desert. My wife was delighted ( by your gesture and by the taste ).

There was a large group of us, so we were sat in the more casual downstairs portion of the restaurant. Service was mediocre and clearly by summer season student staff. We also asked the waitress to take a photo of us, which she was unable to do taking one blurry photo of only two out of the six of us. The food was quite good but for the price it was a bit of a rip off.

As a solo diner, I felt very comfortable and well looked after. I requested a window seat so that I didn't stick out like a sore thumb. The food was amazing and the choice of wine was superb. I wish I lived closer to Poole so that I could come more often. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Dinner Rick Stein Sandbanks Love going to this restaurant when we're down this way. Their Harbour view restaurant is modern with spectacular views. Starters Scallops Tempura Vegetables,were lovely with a very light batter. Mains Roast Troncon of Wild Turbot Dover Sole De-boned at the table. Desserts Baked cheesecake Hot Chocolate Fondant The food was nicely presented and very tasty A pleasurable visit yet again. It's a very busy restaurant so make sure you book. The prices seem to have crept up a little from our last visit. It's more affordable to go for their set lunch £27.95 If your staying local they have a complimentary pick up and or drop off home in their Mercedes Benz at weekends. Thumbs up if you find this useful.

Very nice. Nice restaurant, well presented plates, high quality taste and although I thought the plates were too small, after a starter and a main I felt full and had to wait for a while to make room for desert. They have a dairy free menu, if you have an intolerance, which is a bonus. But I’m used to navigating through the menus and coping. It’s probably worth using if your intolerance is more severe or you have diary allergy to milks proteins. A well thought out addition to the menu set up. Im sorry I didn’t post a picture of the chocolate pudding with blackcurrant sorbet which was delicious. I had already eagerly ruined a picture opportunity by attacking it with a spoon as soon as it landed on the table. Surprised by a very nice white wine called “Rick Stein’s white burgundy 2022”. Nice enough that we ordered more. Very large wine selection which isn’t possible to experience all of it. Worth ironing a nice shirt and getting a little dressed up to make an evening treat here a little more special.

Fabulous restaurant in Sandbanks. I tried the coconut prawns for starters and the fillet of sea bass as mains. Both were exquisite. Highly recommend this restaurant.

While stopping in Sandbanks we managed to book a party of 10 a few weeks before we were upgraded from the lower bar to the Poole harbour view we were seated and served drinks we all had various starts mains desert, I had the Grill prawns and a tomato sauce with feta for start followed by the Lobster 🦞 thermador served with skinned chips and a green salad bowl rather than having a dessert as I was full I enjoyed a desert cocktail Russian vodka with cream and chocolate my starter and main was delicious our servers were amazing looking after everyone at the table.

Anniversary dinner at Mr Steins in Poole. Nice fine dining restaurant. Pristine white table cloths laid with glassware and shiny cutlery. The Scallops were well cooked, soft, fresh and tasty. I had the Polenta with mushrooms, cheesy and full of flavour. For mains The Dover sole filleted by the waitress at their station and presented with new potatoes, lime and red onion emulsion which set the dish off. I had the fillet of Hake on a bed of beetroot, red and white cabbage and pomegranate salad. Teamed with a side of tenderstem broccoli with toasted almonds, delicious!! Then why not dessert? Chocolate fondant was oozing from the centre, perfectly executed accompanied with pistachio ice cream. I had to choose the Pavlova filled with chantilly cream and mixed berry compote also extremelywell executed. Followed by a selection of cheeses with crackers and beetroot chutney. We retired to the bar for coffees as the tables are booked for 2 hours per reservation. A great anniversary meal. Service could have been more attentive and the restaurant needs some heating, as the cold air coming in was not welcome. The lady next to me put her coat on after a few minutes of sitting down. All in all we will return, the summer must bring stunning views of the harbour.

Brilliant date night venue. Food was terrific. Came here for my wife's birthday. I ordered the chicken Fricassee, cooked to perfection, moist and tender with beautifully crisp skin, covered in a delicious sauce. The wife's crab linguine, which she said was lovely. After that, we shared an affogato, which was truly spectacular. A member of staff then presented us with a lovely little "happy birthday" art on a plate with melted chocolate, and some fudge. I don't normally do the service charge, but this place goes above and beyond to earn it.

We had "lunch with harbour view". Lovely food and setting and great menu options for everyone. I will go back soon

Parking is quite convenient, though on a sunny weekend we had arrived by 9am which was adequate to ensure availability of parking. By the time that we left at 11am, there wasn't really much parking left. We had breakfast, which isn't really what Rick Stein's is about (that's seafood), but it is a restaurant with a good deal of visual drama of dining in the restaurant area with the 'Harbour View'. Certainly, climbing up the stairs and passing the kitchen to be greeted with the view of the harbour is fantastic. There weren't any real complaints about the food, which were all very good ingredients. The coffee was good and the brewed coffee offered complimentary refills. The bloody mary was really good. The children were catered for on the same menu and they seemed to scoff their food too -- ages ranged from four to thirteen! For me, the pick of the dishes was the crab omelette, a must have. Service... they were all very nice and professional but had a tendency to gaze downwards rather than scanning the room, a personal pet peeve. Overall, it's certainly a lovely place to be on a sunny Sunday morning and I would visit for lunch next time.

Outstanding ! Went here for lunch and was not disappointed. The menu was incredible, great wine list and good service. I had the seafood chowder for starter and lemon sole for main course, both of which were expertly flavoured and presented. My partner had the shellfish platter which was also amazing. There is also a lovely outdoor seating area where we had post lunch drinks with some cheese. Well recommended

Amazing place. Great food and lovely staff. I had picked this restaurant as the pictures showed sea views , but all the tables for 2 were away from that window , sadly. The sea view tables were for larger groups. The service was brilliant! All staff were quick , polite and professional. My partner loves seafood , but I'm vegetarian. No issue here as the veggie menu was very good. We both enjoyed our food and drinks . Would come back to try something else from their menu and a few more of their cocktails . Tried to be sly and take some pictures as my partner hates me doing this haha. All presented beautifully. The popcorn left on tables was off putting as all tables had it , regardless of if anyone sitting there. Some were there a good while. Be nicer if they were brought as after being seated. Even if they'd been sat out the back. Really enjoyed it overall

Booked anniversary dinner via the hotel but turned up to no reservation. Thankfully, we're not in tourist season so they found us a table easily. The views are as stunning as Shell Bay. The cocktails are on point, food delicious and our server Andre looked after us so well. The dessert was to die for! Thanks to all the team for creating a special evening!

What a fabulous restaurant. My partner and I spent a few nights down in the New Forest for New Years, as part of which we booked dinner here 1 evening. Was the night before NYE so expected it to be quiet, but we were pleasantly surprised to see it really busy. Staff were polite (our waitress was great, very observant without being too intrusive). All 3 courses were absolutely spot on (well, 4 course I guess as we went with the Cockle Popcorn as a pre-starter, was amazing). Our courses were: - Starters = Sashimi & Crab and Seafood Linguine. - Mains = Cod & Crab and Seafood Curry [latter was incredible]. - Desserts = Espresso Martini Sabayon and Pineapple Carpaccio & Mango. Honestly cannot say a bad thing about any of the dishes. My partner swears her dessert (the espresso martini sabayon) was the best she's had! Cannot recommend enough.

Outstanding!! The food was exceptional and the service even better. The young lady looking after our table was fantastic. Judged us well with humour but still so very efficient. The views were ok too 🤣 We will definitely be going back!

Had lunch at The Jetty after checking in at the Harbour Hotel. The 2-course set menu represented excellent value. The Arnold Bennet soufflé was fluffy and hot that it melted in the mouth. The fish and chips was excellent! A translucent crispy batter encasing the moist fish, probably the best fish & chips ever. The pink praline tart was overpowered by the red coulis that tasted a bit artificial but it was nice overall. The views were beautiful and the service second to none. An exceptional experience and a great start to a weekend in Christchurch.

Very good service indeed. Excellent food, beef and risotto starters, fish mains plus desserts. Thought menu choice v good . Great views. Lovely lunch. Highly recommended

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 exceptional. My husband and I don't eat red meat and wanted the mini bistro tasting menu so asked if it was possible to remove the pork cheek from one of the dishes. This was no trouble and the chef not only adjusted that but we ended up having a menu more or less created especially for us which was fantastic. All the food was delicious but the most exquisite dish was the halibut in saffron sauce my husband chose, it melted in the mouth and I wished I'd had that too. The service charge was justified as the staff work tirelessly to keep customers happy and attended to. A marvellous experience. We will definitely go again when next staying in the area and highly recommend 😁👌

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 food, service and atmosphere was excellent. Thank you Anna for a truly making our visit a wonderful experience. Steaks cooked perfect and scallops were amazing. Staff were very friendly too. Will definitely come back just to eat here again.

The sole with salmon mousse and caviar was the best thing I have eaten in a long, long, LONG time!! Absolutely brilliant, delicious experience from start to finish. Highly recommended!!

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 being still, with wonderful views and a somewhat chaotic picture outside. The food itself, was top notch. The jetty nibbles were one gorgeous mouthful after another and the cod and crab was an absolute joy to eat, with definitely the creamiest mash I have ever come across. Service was impeccable and attentive throughout. Would definitely recommend.

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 afternoon. Very glad we booked for 12pm as the restaurant filled up so quickly and the car parking would have been a nightmare, especially as we needed two disabled spaces for our party. The food was delicious. The set menu is good value, but it was disappointing to not see a lamb or beef option on the mains of this. The option to have 3 taster Desserts was a brilliant option and we asked for 2 spoons to share as well! The blackberry parfait was lovely. The lamb was cooked to perfection

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 was exceptional and timely. We had the five course menu for £35 which was more than good value for our money. The taste of the food was consistently good till the last course. I will definitely recommend and will go again!

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 check. Service was excellent and food was very tasty. Lots of good options for various dietary requirements and I really enjoyed mine. I would say that portions are quite big so go easy on the sides as we had a fair bit of food left over. It’s a bit pricey but the quality of the food, cooking and ingredients is excellent. A must visit when in Mudeford/Christchurch! Vatos Locos Forever!

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 friendly and attentive. Our server for the evening was the lovely Andre, who was charming and engaging, and gave us wonderful suggestions. The location is stunning, and being seated looking out over the water while you eat your meal and enjoy your choice of cocktail. The food was tasty and flavourful and we will definitely be going back, especially during the summer where there our tables out on the waterfront to enjoy even more of the beautiful views of the surrounding area.

This is a lovely restaurant, I took my 4 year old for lunch. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. Our food was delicious, beautiful ingredients and cooked to perfection. The views are stunning from everywhere within the restaurant. Will definitely be visiting again. The Oysters were beautifully creamy, monkfish with capers and butter so meaty yet juicy and cheese and biscuits for dessert. My daughter had the popcorn cockles (amazing), hake (very nice and simply cooked) and ice-cream.

A fantastic meal. The seafood was extremely fresh and everything was made with great care and attention to detail. It’s the first time we’ve had cockles popcorn and it was delicious - especially with vinegar drizzled on top. The mussels were divine and the prawn burger was very filling and packed with prawn. The scrumpy (fried oyster) was very well made - considering how wet oysters can get, it was impressive that they came out so crispy. The team was attentive and the place has a lovely view. Very glad we found this place during our visit and managed to book a table.

What can I say, great food, amazing view. We visited on the Friday evening of our stay in Lyme as it was our wedding anniversary and decided to push the boat out, but not outrageously so (something something good intentions). To go with our initial glass of Lyme Bay fizz, we had Cockle Popcorn, and a couple of fried Oysters. Now then. Cockle Popcorn. Go buy all of this, immediately. it is amazing. Oysters. Battered, fried, served with scotch bonnet mayo. These are also very very good, and the mayo has been made with care, not napalm, and is therefore just the right level of heat. For starters, my wife had baked scallops which had a salty, herby crumb on that I can still taste, and I had the shellfish soup which was also very very tasty. This is due to the method of manufacture which involves using all the spare shellfish parts the restaurant discards, to make a delicious and warming soup. This was a problem for me as I forgot to check if it involved Crab, to which I have either an intolerance or allergy... I wish I had because when we went back the following day, one of the staff looked absolutely mortified as I explained what had happened and gven the quality of the previous evening I did not wish to add stress to their day. I fortunately only had a rumbling tummy for an evening and it could have been far worse. Shame really, it was an amazing dish with a lovely flavour. For mains, the Lobster for both of us didn't disappoint either although ask for a claw-cracker when (not if) you try it. We didn't, and as a result I cut my thumb on my main course. Don't care, tasty Lobster and good chips. Desserts were fabulous and my son had a chocolate mousse about the size of a small cat. Is this the highest degree of fine-dining, deserving of multiple michelin stars? No Does it actually need to be? No Is this an excellent restaurant overlooking Lyme Bay, with knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly staff, serving fantastic food? Absolutely yes We liked it so much in fact, we went back the next day for a late afternoon drink and snack where I am very glad we were directed to the sticky Korean style Monkfish cheeks. Along with the Cockle Popcorn I could easily eat a bucket of those, unfortunately this would have made our subsequent round of mini-golf next door a challenge. Go here for a dining experience that is firmly on my "will absolutely do again and tell everyone to do the same" list.

Visit for my birthday. What a fantastic restaurant. Food was amazing and staff so friendly. Sadly 1 set of very loud and obnoxious patrons but this was not the staffs fault.

What a thoroughly brilliant way to spend an afternoon. Sitting on a lovely open terrace with a great view of the bay, eating a selection of seafood treats, sipping a glass…or four…of chilled rosé and feeling very decadent! The cockle popcorn was a highlight and so was the oyster selection, both the raw and deep fried versions.

We went to this restaurant as our friend recommended it. I'm Southern Italian so quite peaky in terms of food. My boyfriend and I ordered the mix fish for 2, 2 sides and 2 local beers. Everything was simply delicious. The fish mix had 2 soles (lemon sole and Dover sole) and the tail of a sea bream. We ordered it with the green sauce and it was mouth-watering. As sides we had the potatoes and the courgettes which were both quite good; maybe we might have fancied bigger portions but that's it. Apart from the quality of the food we also appreciated the fact that everything (or almost every product) is locally sourced. Local farms are sponsored on the menu and we quite liked that. The beers were local as well and the waiter told a bit about the brewery that makes them. In 2 we paid in total £85 which is totally a fair price considered we are in the UK and in a beautiful location, plus the service was spot on. Definitely a place where I would bring my guests so bravo!

Epic location, most definitely recommended to sit at the outside stools in great weather and take in the luxurious views. The fare is top, just make sure to ask the staff for what has come in and when and how it is prepared on the day. Service was great, staff was nice. Prices obviously err on the higher side but if you get to sit with views like this, it simply is worth it.

Absolutely lovely evening with a fantastic view over Lyme Regis and the port. The food, although we only went for starter and oysters, was absolutely delicious and fresh as they come. The staff were, attentive, friendly and just amazing. Yes, as a few others have commented it is a pricier than usual restaurant but it’s worth it for a special evening.

We attended on a Thursday lunchtime before the Easter weekend. We had an incredible view over the harbour on a stormy day. The food was exceptional and service very friendly. Food recommendations: The hot oyster was accompanied by a sublime scotch bonnet sauce, the shellfish Soup was dreamy and the Crab asparagus salad was full of flavour and intriguing textures. Recommended

We were politely seated outside (we had not booked), but the wait was really too long. Meanwhile, other customers arrived after us and were served much earlier (and when we were served the grilled fish they were eating dessert). The quality and preparation of the food is very good, the service should be handled with more care, as when we were served the first starter we still had no cutlery or plates (bread was never brought) and the food got cold. Medium-sized portions, good plating and presentation. Good offerings of wines, beers and local cider. Value for money was low, we spent 220 pounds for 4, including a child: 6 oysters, two starters, a children's menu dish of hake and potatoes, a mixed grill of fish for two, a steak, two bottled beers, a bottle of cider.

A magical place, wonderful food, friendly staff and a view to die for. We had Korean fried fish, and smoked trout with soda bread, followed by cod with Poole cockles and scallops with Chorizo. We loved the Black Cow vodka, and how it was solely made from cow's milk. The way it was served in a little glass with another small full bottle nestled in an iced glass was great fun and my Morello cherry cocktail hit the spot For desert it was the cheeseboard for him, and panna cotta for me. We only booked dinner here because we'd walked past a couple of days before, liked the look, booked up dinner then stayed on to have some oysters and a glass of wine for lunch. The staff remembered us for dinner and were just as warm and friendly. In particular the Maitre D and the young woman who served us with long dark hair and light coloured eyes were super nice. Mark Hix's restaurant is a feather in Lyme Regis's cap and well worth a visit. One of the highlights of our holiday #happydays

Very friendly staffs! The food was very delicious and the view is nice. We were here for the cockle popcorn but turns out the mussels was the champion of the day.

We pop in for our anniversary, with our 7months baby. Being from the industry and aware of the challenges we are facing, our experience was fenomenal. They make us feel very cool and relax since we popped in. Suggestions were perfectly recommended by Faye and his colleague. Food was delicious, tasty simple food every bite. And we had quite a lot of food.

I had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant and it went beyond my expectations. The service and food was spectacular. Walking into the restaurant, we were greeted by the host who showed us to our table in the intimate dining room. Straight away, our waiter greeted us and brought over drinks and warm sourdough bread with lobster butter. We had the 8 course tasting menu with wine pairing, something which I couldn’t recommend more. Each course was better than the last. Both presentation and taste were fantastic. I couldn’t recommend the catch more highly.

Superb, again. We travelled back to Weymouth for a few days out of London and the only reason we chose Weymouth was, Catch. Absolutely stunning menu this season. Mike Naidoo and the team are masters in the kitchen, the food was incredible and the service is impeccable. We've named Catch our favourite restaurant in the country and we litterally cannot wait to visit again. Thanks so much for the incredible food and service. Hats off to you all 👏

I'm not sure why Giles Coren only *thinks* Catch is the best restaurant in the world. It's hands down fabulous! We enjoyed *THE* most wonderful early evening menu with the lovely and attentive team at Catch. Sublime food, deliriously good wine recommendations, fabulous attention to detail, and absolute and deserved recognition. Our first visit was 2 years ago, and it was ridiculously good then - it's only got better since. Highly recommended.

Wonderful food and superb service. The staff were very helpful and each course was perfect. The lobster starter had so much flavour, the beef main course was incredible (worth it for the mash side dish with slow cooked beef that accompanied it!) and the rhubarb dessert tasted as good as it looked. A real treat if you are in Weymouth!

Absolutely amazing meal. All the staff were knowledgeable about each course and the paring wines were delicious and locally sourced where possible!

Was a very lovely treat to dine here. We had the 6 course which was lovely and perfect amount of food. The course was £70pp and we added the wine pairing £30pp (which consisted of a white, a rose and a port with the pudding). Would definitely recommend. 👌🏼

Outstanding!!!! From arrival to departure we were looked after. All the staff are exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable about each course and the wine. We will be returning! My only feedback was that I felt the restaurant was cold. However, it has high ceilings and is open plan! I imagine heating isn't easy and expensive! So I'll take a shawl next time it's not a problem.

Had the pleasure of dining at Catch for their first Saturday evening Tasting Menu. Firstly, I would like to extend my thanks to the chefs & front of house staff who ensured the Tasting Menu was amended to cater for two coeliac guests. The gluten free alternatives were all fantastic and I hugely appreciate the extra effort taken to provide us with our own bespoke printed menus on the evening. Secondly, the food quantities across the 8 course were just perfect. The flavours were subtle, delightfully unique and balanced perfectly for each course. This was all coupled with a lovely ambience in the restaurant, friendly & accommodating staff. Look forward to visiting again soon.

Absolutely outstanding. My partner and I were genuinely blown away with the food, attention to detail and the service. It could have not been any better. We loved everything about the menu, everything was created with intricate detail & care and it all tasted remarkable. Top marks to your lovely team and hats off to the chefs.

We came here for the lunch deal and it was a great experience. Staff were very polite and friendly, service was excellent, they didn’t miss a beat. There were main 4 portions with bread served at the start, all the food was delicious and really well presented. I’d say the portions were maybe a little smaller than I expected but I didn’t leave hungry.

What a stunning experience. We loved everything about our evening here. So much more than perfect food! Greeted by name upon arrival. Taken to a fantastic table upstairs. We had the 4 course tasting menu with wine pairing and everything about it was superb. Christian was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable. He's an absolute credit to this wonderful establishment. Altogether it was a flawless experience and an evening we will never forget. We will return! Thank you so much.

This was our second visit and booked the early sitting on Saturday. Keen to be on time we were the first diners at 6pm but not for long. Sebastian our waiter was courteous, friendly and very pleasant. Our dining experience was excellent. From the moment we sat down to the moment we finished. The stand out dish was the trout, beautifully presented and cooked. Overall bravo and fantastic. Not even my fussy partner could fault it and he was honoured to visit the kitchen and chat to the chef. I look forward to our next visit.

The multiple fish courses are truly divine and obviously difficult to make. They taste as good as they look, the chefs deserve their Michelin star. we had interesting wine from around the world and we tasted complementary sparkling English wine. the meal was £240 on valentine night and we had an enjoyable evening. The only disappointment on quality and flavour was the Petit fours with limonchello. The wine flight was expensive at an extra £100 and not worth it.

Came here for the lunch tasting menu deal, food was delicious and the service was great, attentive but left us alone and found the perfect balance. Restaurant was quiet when we arrived with us being the only diners but it did fill out while we ate which improved the atmosphere. Tasting menu was well put together and well priced with good timing between courses and communication from the wait staff as to what was next and any questions we may have

Stunning reviews and all that. Fish tasting menu the only option this lunchtime visit: fairly priced at £40 per head. Exiguous portions spread out over 2 hours. Lovely staff. Upper level of old fish market nicely restored. A bit chilly this March day.

A culinary adventure with constantly changing dishes based on ingredients available on the day. Every dish is carefully cooked and demonstrate a blend of flavours and textures. A thoroughly enjoyable experience.

One of the best meals I've had in years. Food is of exceptional standard, beautifully cooked to perfection, gorgeous presentation, excellent service. Cannot fault this place. Only a tad more expensive than bog standard pub grub, but more than worth it. Duck starter was sublime.

A truly amazing restaurant! We loved everything we had as well as their 5-star service! Will definitely come back again when I visit Poole. Thanks to the team for serving us such a wonderful wonderful dinner!

This has been an incredible experience of a meal. The collective experience of wine to food, to setting, location & of course the service made this one of the best meals myself & my wife have eaten in the UK. A huge thank you to everyone working that made this night so special

Most excellent food, full of flavour, textures and colours. The sauce that came with scallops was amazing, and the scallops themselves were juicy and bursting with flavour. Whitebait and its sauce were the best combination I have ever tried. The fish soup was sooo good and the piece of bread with sesame seeds that came with it was amazing (we asked for the second one). The chocolate fondant dessert with honey ice-cream was a delicious "cherry" on top. Thank you for a very friendly and quick service!

Tasty Food, correct service. The Scallops were very good. You should double check the bill, was charged for the Full Lobster while I ordered Half. The staff was able to sort it out after.

Very nice seafood restaurant. The hake and the sea bream are both very good. Also the market fish - plaice.

Glorious! We absolutely love this restaurant - great service (staffs were all smiles and personable), food are absolutely divine (chef showcase cooking technique and executed the dishes really well), family friendly (really good quality kids menu with proper vegetable sides included), baby friendly (baby change facilities included). It’s just an all rounded, good quality seafood restaurant. We would totally come back here again when we visit Poole again. Try it to know it!

Fabulous place with amazingly fresh seafood! All dishes we ordered was well thought out. Homemade bread served while you ordered. Lemon sole was unbelievable and the Guniness chocolate cake was unreal! Matched by impeccable service from all members of staff, nothing was too much trouble and happy to accommodate your needs. Such a shame that I don't live nearer but worth the 3 hour journey!!

I highly recommend going to the Guildhall Tavern for any occasion. I ate there on Friday the 9th of June for my wedding and the food was spectacular. Everyone in the wedding party (11) loved their food. All the food came out at the same time so we were able to enjoy each course together. The drinks were flowing too and were delicious. All the family members praised the food and service. We were looked after extremely well. One of the waiters there is Polish and was able to communicate with my husbands parents so they felt included with what was being said. Me and my husband enjoyed our evening so much we will be going back to the restaurant to celebrate our wedding anniversary each year.

We love the scallops and fish of the day is beautiful. Simple cooking but delicious.

I booked my husband and I in to the Guildhall Tavern for his Birthday, the booking process was quick and easy with extra confirmation requests too. I was called by Whitney a few hours before the booking and she advised that we were welcome to arrive early and enjoy a glass of bubbles in the drinks lounge upstairs before dinner, this was an unexpected touch so we made sure to finish work early for this. Upon arrival Whitney greeted us warmly and offered to take our jackets before guiding us up to the drinks lounge, advising us of the nights specials and catch of the day before leaving us to relax. The glass of bubbles each were lovely and we decided to order a half dozen Oysters (from Jersey) with Sauvignon vinegar and shallot dressing along with the recommended Sea Salt & Rosemary Focaccia with sun blushed tomato & olive tapenade and beetroot & caraway hummus - the oysters were large, full of flavour and shucked without leaving any pieces of shell, the focaccia was wonderfully warm and light. The ladies upstairs were all friendly and attentive, nothing was any trouble. We then decided to order a bottle of the local Sparkling Dorset Cremant to have with dinner, it’s beautifully crisp with fine bubbles leaving a smoothness as it goes down. We ordered our food whilst up in the drinks lounge, we were then guided downstairs to our table as the starters arrived… Grilled Scallops in the shell with Garlic & Herb Butter and Korean Fried Cod Cheeks with winter kimchi and miso BBQ sauce, both delicious were flavoursome, well portioned and with a variety of textures and flavours on the palette, a great start. For main my husband ordered the Roasted Hake Supreme with herb crushed potatoes, samphire, steamed mussels, chive and caviar beurre blanc and I decided to go for the Pan Fried Fillet of Sea Bream with fregola & prawn pasta, shellfish bisque, charred tenderstem broccoli, pickled fennel included additional sides of Creamed Leek & Barbers 1833 Vintage Cheddar Gratin and Koffman’s Skin on Fries - everything was cooked perfectly, the fish had crispy skin, fine delicate flakes of flesh, plenty of sauce, the pasta on my dish wasn’t stodgy or dense and the flavours of both complemented one another perfectly, the mains were, unexpectedly, rather large so we didn’t actually need the additional sides, we were so full already but the fries were so crisp and hot that I just kept shovelling them in to my mouth, I didn’t want them to go to waste! Of course we had to have a dessert, no matter how full we were… Sticky Toffee Apple Pudding for me and the Dark Chocolate Delice for my husband, both truly delicious, full of rich flavour and a great way to finish off a meal. To help wash the desserts down my husband had a St Clements Martini and I had the Summertini - well mixed and balanced - fantastic. Between dishes we were chatting with our waitress (I’m so sorry we didn’t catch your name, you are Italian I believe) as well as Whitney, sharing wedding stories and experiences of where we came from and where we were going in life re. moving, along with Whitney’s heritage, we had such a great laugh with her and the chat really made our evening and was something that you don’t get to experience in many restaurants these days. As ‘front of house’ Whitney is absolutely spectacular, thank you for making our evening and my husband’s Birthday meal extra special, we can’t wait to return soon! (I forgot to take pictures of the desserts!)

We went here last night for the tasting menu & wine… was absolutely lovely, food was presented well & tasty & the staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. We would definitely recommend here

A very nice place to eat or relax. I had a Proper Job for £6.60. Quite expensive, but in excellent condition. Will return and try the food. Fish menu looked impressive.

Absolutely perfect, fiood was divine, service exceptional. Wouldn't hesitate to return.

Elegant and stylish restaurant, the staff is very professional and friendly. All dishes were succulent and well presented. Very fresh ingredients, deliciously well combined and the finest selection of wine, enhanced the whole meal. One of the best fine dining experience I've ever had. Excellent overall, we will definitely come back again!