Lazyjacks Restaurant and Bar in Poole

I have a long tale to share so please be patient. I arrived to this restaurant hungry and weary. They greeted me with a smile and fed me with one of the most amazing pizzas and toffee pudding. I loved the ambience and the staff were so patient and kind. Top notch service. So here is when things went wrong - only from my side. I had travelled here to get inspired and Write. In my hurry to catch the last bus I left my dear Diary and the pen that was gifted to me by my late father. I have an emotional bond with the pen. Unfortunately I realised it when I was already on the train to London next day. I contacted the restaurant through email and Lilli was so kind to send my diary and my beloved pen back to me through mail. Exceptional service. I am so grateful to Lilli. One of the classiest places here. The food and service is exceptional. I will return here once more.

A little bit of a wait for food, but nothing too bad. Pizzas and pasta were excellent.

We visited with friends on a Saturday evening. The atmosphere was noisy and very brightly lit which was not conducive for a relaxed evening out. Our Pizzas were tough and flavourless. However our friends enjoyed their sea bass and sausage and mash. The wine was reasonably priced. Sadly it’s another, locally, off our list.

Visited for breakfast, whilst enjoying a weekend away in the area. I have to say the breakfast was truly delicious. Only downside was the fact our order went missing! Other guests who arrived after us, were served their food before us. On enquiring, it seems the chef had mistakingly marked our ticket as done, when it hadn't been. Considering only 4 tables were in use at the time, it should have been obvious to the staff there was an issue. They did waive our service charge, which considering this is optional anyway, was disappointing, I feel they could have done more. But like I say, the breakfast was one of the nicest I've ever had, so I wasn't going to make a fuss and ruin our day.

Visited for breakfast, whilst enjoying a weekend away in the area. I have to say the breakfast was truly delicious. Only downside was the fact our order went missing! Other guests who arrived after us, were served their food before us. On enquiring, it seems the chef had mistakingly marked our ticket as done, when it hadn't been. Considering only 4 tables were in use at the time, it should have been obvious to the staff there was an issue. They did waive our service charge, which considering this is optional anyway, was disappointing, I feel they could have done more. But like I say, the breakfast was one of the nicest I've ever had, so I wasn't going to make a fuss and ruin our day.

Food and drink was very nice, however when we arrived we were told the only food available was pizza, however everyone one else that came in after us were able to order anything off the menu. Quite annoying as we would have liked to have the option to order some other dishes. Not a very nice way to treat your customers

LOVE LAZY JACKS, PIZZA IS ALWAYS GOOD 👍

What a brilliant place to stumble across. Amazing food and great customer service, we loved it. Highly recommended. Already looking forward to returning.

Stopped in for a beer and quiet time. Beer nice and cold. Lovely staff and quick service. The view not bad either.

Been to this restaurant on many occasions. The food is exceptional, staff friendly and polite. But today this was not good... such a shame! We waited for our starter, I could see it on the side serving hatch waiting to be delivered to our table, I had to ask for it. My beetroot starter was exceptional, my husband had Meatballs, the sauce was really good so much so he complimented the chef for the dish, the sauce was delicious, the the portion size far to big for a starter, he was going to cancel his main course, but was unable to because they cleared our starters as they served our main course to the table, with no break between the courses. Most of his main course had to be left..! For the first time, in our many visit, the noise of dogs was too much. It turned out there were 6/7 dogs inside the restaurant and one outside. Once one barked they all joined in. This is a good restaurant with, an exceptional menu and chef. With enough outside space to restrict dogs to the outside, as other good restaurant in the Sandbanks/Poole/Bournemouth/Christchurch areas do. Before you right us off as people who dislikes dogs, this is far from the truth we have had Great Danes in our family for 24/25 years. Always left them at home when we went to a restaurant. It may be a dog friendly restaurant, but this is overkill, simply put too much.

After an afternoon of windsurfing at Sandbanks, we decided to unwind at Lazy Jacks, and it was the perfect choice! The atmosphere was lively yet relaxed, ideal for a post-adventure family meal. We ordered the classic fish and chips, and it was absolutely delicious—crispy batter, tender fish, and the chips were perfectly cooked. It really hit the spot after a day out on the water. I also asked for a shandy, and was pleasantly surprised when I got two different variations—one made with light beer and the other with Guinness. Both were refreshing and delicious in their own ways, offering a unique twist to a classic drink. Overall, the service was friendly and efficient, the food was fantastic, and the drinks added a fun touch to the experience. I would highly recommend Lazy Jacks to anyone in the area, especially after an active day. It’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy some excellent food and drinks.

First visit for a Sunday lunch since the new owners took over. Just wonderful. Bruschetta with heirloom tomatoes to start - perfect. Roast Beef and all the trimmings including Yorkshire pudding and Cauliflower cheese - spot on. My OH is lactose intolerant, and had fantastic meal as well. Can’t recommend it highly enough.

Most delicious Sunday roast we have had in ages. The service was great too, everyone was really helpful. Thank you.

We initially planned to dine at Rick Stein’s but decided to try Lazy Jacks instead—and we’re so glad we did! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcomed us warmly, even without a reservation. We enjoyed a fantastic meal at an outdoor table, and the service was top-notch. The pizza’s were delicious and the dessert were outstanding. Also the food here is quite reasonably priced for the quality of the food and the service. The atmosphere at Lazy Jacks was relaxed and inviting, a perfect choice compared to the vibe at Rick Stein’s. Highly recommend if you’re in the area!

This is a great place to spend a lazy few hours. Be better when the first floor is finished so you can have a better view over the harbour, as all you can see now is back of boats and buildings. Service was a little slow but still, who's in a hurry?

Great food & atmosphere. Went a few months back when they first reopened thinking we would just see how it was and were so blown away we must’ve been back now about 5 or 6 times since. Always something on the menu for everyone including something for the children and out-of-towners when we’ve taken them with us.

We were lucky as we didnt book a table but we managed to get one. Nice food but long wait and the restaurant wasnt even busy.

Nice restaurant with good service. Kids enjoyed their Mac and cheese and brownies.a bit pricey but lovely food.

Excellent service and catered very well for my daughter's gluten free requirements. Enjoyable relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended.

A hidden gem with very nice food. The staff were friendly, but unfortunately, the service was extremely slow and non-existent at times. Quite unfortunate!

Plenty of tables available but they don’t accept walk ins. Disappointing :)

Lovely restaurant in Sandbanks! We enjoyed everything from the lovely greeting from the great staff team to super drinks and delicious food!

This was a find! Great ingredients, really well-prepared.

Food was very good - well presented and very tasty Crab and Chilli tart for starters was great, and the mains of baked spices Aubergine and sea bass were excellent. The salads were very good as well. Recommended

What a disappointment, we used to love this restaurant before the refurbishment, but the service was apalling (1 1/2 hours for our food), the food average and over-priced and the decor a bit clinical and soulless.

Definitely a five star place and probably the best one to eat around. The food is tasty, the location is good and stuff are friendly and polite. Prices are reasonable too. Perfect for pizza takeaway and enjoy at the beach. Very nice classic margarita pizza. We also tried the fish and chips and the beef burger. All were great. Thank you 👌💫

Great place for a meal, snack or a coffee stop. Been refurbished since our last visit and under new management. Restaurant decor looks fab. Well worth a visit. We will be back

Best Fish & Chips,very nice service,great kids menu,will come again,thank you!

Tucked away near a boat yard. Don't miss it, a cracking restaurant. Great food and lovely staff.

Very fresh sibas sote with excellent shrimp sauce. Ginseng from the barrel is great with foam like cream. I RECOMMEND

Delicious lunch of chicken Caesar. The best I've eaten. Elegant relaxed setting with good service. We came by Lazyjacks whilst on holiday and enjoyed a lovely lazy lunch. great find - thank you

Great food, this is what you eat out for, surprising combinations but great taste and quality. Unfortunately, the young female waiters still have a lot to learn, they prefer to chat rather than pay attention to the customers.

Great food and friendly service

Great venue .. very cool setting. Staff great, service slick, food good and reasonably priced. Highly recommended definitely will be going back

Just dropped in for a coffee with friends. Great location hidden away in boatyard. Highly recommended. 🙂

Very friendly staff who accommodated us on a busy evening. The food was exceptional and the staff were helpful and attentive. It was a great venue and we will return.

Very nice local restaurant with good quality food. Open kitchen gives you a good vibes. My burger was jucy and delicious, my husband had a very nice thin crust rustic pizza. Definitely recommended!!!

Had lovely fish and chips to take away I don't know if they normally do take away but they done some for us and the fish had a lovely batter would highly recommend this place

Had the most amazing Capricciosa Neapolitan Pizza tonight in Lazy Jacks, it was the best i have ever eaten. The staff were fantastic thank you we will be back xx

Great pizza, great beer (Brooklyn IPA) and good service- Slightly on the pricey side but worth it

Wonderful food and service in such a lovely restaurant. Lunch was perfect and all staff were friendly and very professional. Would definately recommend.

A bit out of my depth but you only live once. Waited a couple of months to visit as it's 3 hours away. Starter with a Burgar for main. Coffee as I don't drink. Nice and quiet inside. Parking on street. Bit of a lucky draw. The two women with thier children, drinking wine, telling them to get of the phones and don"t put elbows on the table. Birthday treat, then let mum drive you home, whilst being over the limit?

We were very happy to see Lazy Jacks had re-opened. We have previously visited several times when staying at a hotel nearby. Food has got even better and internal decor and layout is much smarter. Service was friendly and genuine. An excellent meal, we will be back.

We turned up (family of four +dog) without a booking and the restaurant was really busy, but the waitress was really friendly and quickly cleared table for us. Honestly one of the best meals, I’ve had in a long time. We had the fish platter and meatballs to start 👌🏾 followed by linguine and the sea bass, cooked to perfection. The kids had cheese burgers and it’s safe to say nothing was left but empty plates. Short walk from the beach and well worth the visit!!

Just thankful they could feed us although we hadn't booked we had to sit outside which doesn't have the best views or atmosphere but the waitresses where very nice and the food was really good

Sadly disappointed in our food this visit. A great spot with a good vibe to it, it has recently been redecorated/refurbed since our last visit in summer 2023 & we actually preferred the bright fun feel of it before which embraced what it is rather than the very lovely but more serious beige and black decor. We had burgers for dinner which looked delicious when they turned up, but the meat was one of the worst we’ve had, over cooked, congealed & dark on the outside with a tinge of red to the meat, very dry & overly salty - not a moist tasty burger, I actually couldn’t really eat it as not enjoyable at all. The bacon seemed great quality but undercooked so was a slab of raw fat covered in cheese and the brioche bun was not soft at all. It was all very dry and horrendously salty. The kids pizza was great and kids brownie with ice cream was good afterwards too. It felt a real disappointment & so I don’t think we’ll be returning. I would say a nice spot for a drink but the food is below average based upon all of our visits to date.

This is a hidden gem! We have eaten here on a few occasions over a few years and has not disappointed on any of them. Great food and atmosphere.

The restaurant is lovely and I really like the location in Sandbanks. They are dog friendly. There is parking on the street and you can pay by phone. The food is very nice and well presented. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The staff is polite and friendly. We (10 people) were all very happy and satisfied.

An absolute Hidden Gem Amazing pizza, open outdoor seating and fantastic Staff What more can I say :)

Delicious breakfast … I love the new menu where you can choose your own breakfast. I have a plant based diet so chose avocado, spinach, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, with an oat milk latte. It was perfect. The staff were so busy but were friendly and helpful and provided service with a smile. Thank you for a lovely start to our day … we will be back very soon.

Very nice and I can say a bit private spot. Beautiful inside with a little outdoor space. Open kitchen also makes a nice vibe. Food is amazing!!!! 10/10 waitresses are very nice but one could not get me asking for additional half avocado to my eggs benedict and kept coming back 4 times. Overall, I really like it and will defo be back if around.

Don't order the vegan burger. They serve it completely plain except for a little thimble of salsa (?). Bizarre and lazy. A rip off to be honest. We're local and won't be returning. A shame. The previous iteration of the restaurant was far better.

After a complicated afternoon getting food was a little bit different, but after a quick call we were in. The food was fresh and fast, the servings were very generous. The service was amazing, big thanks to Sapphire and Rory. The atmosphere was amazing and was very upbeat getting you in a good mood. Would very much recommend. Thx

So pleased that Lazy Jacks has reopened. Went there last night (sat 27th April). Excellent food and service too despite the restaurant being very busy. Our waiter, a young lad called Luke, was very attentive alongside two young ladies. Will definitely be returning. We shared the fish platter to start, my wife had the chicken supreme for mains, spicy meat pizza with skinny fries for myself. Both meals were superb, thank you! 😊😊 Certainly a far more pleasant experience than the nearby Tandy establishment was a few months ago.

The name reflects the restaurant. Lazy. Fish and chips were tasteless. Sorry, but that should improve as the location is great.

Excellent service, food and atmosphere. Booked here for my son's 21st birthday and everything was spot on. The staff were great and went out of their way to make it special. Would definitely recommend. Thank you

Tucked away in Sandbanks. Sit in or outside. Glimpses of the sea. A comprehensive menu. Starters very good.

First visit after reopening and does it deliver in more ways than one, staff were so warm and friendly on arrival and throughout the meal, and food was beautifully presented and the taste was spot on , perhaps needs to advertise more locally or a sign if possible on the road if allowed as you could easily miss this hidden gem which would be a shame, excellent restaurant that deserves to do well.

Great place, be interesting to see what new owners have done, got a booking for June 29th to see !

Very very sad news and a great loss for Sandbanks. Just read in the Bournemouth Echo that Lazy Jacks has closed permanently. I loved this place? Can we somehow crowdfund this back to life?

Hi there I loved your restaurant, the food, wine, staff, music and ambience. Tragic for us regular customers.... I truly believed you had the recipe for success and longevity.... especially as you guys did everything right.... damn this current economic climate. Whatever you do from now on I wish you all the best and that comes from the ❤️ Lynn

Lovely laid back, yet delicious food and friendly happy staff. Great local spot ⭐️

Not sure if it's the season or other factors, but the restaurant seems to have gone downhill since my last visit. Customer service was slow, teetering on the verge of rude. I felt like I wasn't very welcome which was disappointing considering my last few visits have been quite the opposite. Will give it one last try - overall just did not feel welcoming.

Fun summer island vibes in seaside setting. Nestled next to a marina with some views - cute outdoor seating area and plenty of indoor seating. We arrived mid day ‘pizza hour’ - and loved the butternut squash pizza. Amazing!!!! A chili sauce nicely offset the butternut flavor. We also ordered a margarita pizza. Dough was lovely - chewy and tasty thin crust. We had dessert too - an apple crisp and gelato - yum! Service was friendly and everyone works as a team. We had 4 people take care of our table - each was friendly and attentive. Seamless service and quality food.

We dropped by for a coffee and a smoothie with friends. Friendly service. Unfortunately, we missed breakfast.

Just really nice. The whole evening was just great.

Grabbing what could be the last bit of sun for the year i met a buddy here for breakfast who was coming in to pick me up on his powerboat. I was met with very friendly smiles from the staff. The place has a relaxed vibe but service was attentive and delightfully friendly. I had the Full English breakfast which was simply the best i have ever had (and I have had many). Coffee was good. The bill was very reasonable. I enjoyed it so much, We went back for breakfast there Sunday too!

What a great restaurant to have on the peninsula! Absolutely wonderful staff, food is very tasty (had the classic fish and chips) and a great atmosphere. Although it’s almost £20 for F&C it’s delicious and worth it

Had a pleasant visit to lazy jacks on a lazy Sunday, however the roast was disappointing. The roast had all the ingredients to be spectacular - however the execution wasn’t there. Potatoes and parsnips were undercooked, red cabbage was vinegary, Yorkshire pudding was dense and cupcake-like, and the gravy was very thick and sweet, more like BBQ sauce than gravy! The bowl of veg was also brought out 5mins before the plate so went a little cold. Staff were very friendly and accommodating and the hummus flatbread starter was amazing though! Hopefully as it’s early in roast season all can be improved 👌🏼

One of the best place to eat and drink

Good food and excellent service.

Popped in for coffee and then returned the next day for brunch! Food was superb and service was great too. Would highly recommend the pancakes

This place is tucked away but you'll be sorry if you miss it. Set in a marina on Panorama Road, Sandbanks, Poole, it is an absolute delight. The menu is varied, the staff are very friendly and the food is great. The biggest pizza I think I've ever been served - & cooked brilliantly too. It's a super place to visit. You'll need to search Panorama Road on your satnav as it didn't appear on our listings but believe me it's worth it.

Feel like we came on the wrong day, but pizzas were tasty! There were staffing issues when we visited, so there was only pizza on offer. The price was extortionate ££££ but perhaps this is due to the location? Would have expected a beach view for the price, not a car park, but that is my only complaint. The pizza was very good and arrived in good time, just so expensive, especially as we didn't get to choose anything else on the menu.

Great in summer with the windows drawn back. Very Mediterranean feel. Love the sourdough pizzas.

Wonderful food, service and atmosphere

What a disgraceful manager. Rude, inefficient and zero customer attention. I feel sorry for the other staff members who were embarrassed with his manner. As a local I am shocked he survives in such a competitive area. Needless to say we will not be returning.

Terrible service. To my 85 year old parents for a coffee and food. Monica was in charge and the staff seemed cranky scared of her. Sat us outside and it immediate started to thunder and lightning and terrestrial rain. 7 tables inside so we politely asked if we could more inside as our food and drinks had not arrived. The server asked Monica who said no. As water dripped down my mums back we scurried to a table inside for shelter. Monica immediately came over and said the table is booked and we would need to move back outside. We waited for our food for 50mins. Eventually we asked how the food was doing (no one had come to many of the empty table's including the one we grabbed) We were told other guests had been prioritised and that ours had not been started. We could either cancel the order or wait another 10+ minutes. Absolutely disgusting. No people skills with staff or customers. AVOID AT ALL COSTS On a seperate note there was a lovely van they have outside serving snacks and drinks. Sadly no one was serving and flies were all over the uncovered food 😳

Disappointing. This has been on our list of places we want to try for breakfast for a while. Unfortunately, the service let the whole thing down. Because of this it meant the food and coffee were served cold. It was sat for so long on the pass before being served to tables. Great decor and atmosphere inside. Black pudding, mushrooms and bacon were delicious. The toast wasn't warm enough to melt down the freezing cold butter to be able to spread it. I had to move my poached eggs around to butter the toast they were sat on. They serve our favourite butter!! Just needs to be left out to it can be spread easier. Poached eggs were the only egg option on the full english, they tasted very vinegary, they must be cooked using vinegar. We weren't happy to pay the 12.5% service charge that was added and the waitress turned a little dismissive when we asked to not pay it. Parking is pay & display on the road outside so allow some extra pennies to pay for parking. It Limited our time to 1 hour at £2.10

What an amazing lunch at Lazy Jacks. Service, food, atmosphere. Just faultless. Thank you Tom and staff for an amazing experience. Highly recommended!

Great find. Good food and vibe. Had so much food couldn't eat it all. Would recommend but need to book.

Great pizza is probably the best I've had in sandbanks. The restaurant staff were fantastic, and the inside makes u feel comfortable with its modern furnishing . Brilliant will be back 👍

Excellent! Fantastic food, impeccable service and generally great vibes. Would highly recommend. Great for kids and adults!

Family of four not booked so walk in, super friendly and helpful staff. Lovely vibe to the place and we were able to sit outside. Simple menu with a choice of burgers, fantastic pizza’s, fish and chips, steak etc. Highly recommend if you want a relaxed atmosphere, great for kids.

Lovely stuff.. and catered for a dairy and gluten free diet with our group just great .. perfect

The food was incredible - the pizzas were huge and tasty - but we couldn't believe the price! Not worth it. The service was ok but the vibe was not quite right for us. We also thought there might be a view of the water - was disappointed to find sitting outside we were sitting in a boat yard...

I recently celebrated my partner's birthday at Lazy Jacks, and I can't express how wonderful the experience was! The staff at Lazy Jacks are incredibly inviting and kind, and our server, Emma, made the occasion truly special. Emma's attention to detail was impeccable, and she made my partner's birthday extra special with thoughtful decorations and a surprise birthday pancakes that truly exceeded our expectations!!! He loved it. Was such a good start to his day. If you're looking for a restaurant with inviting staff, exceptional service, and a memorable atmosphere, I highly recommend Lazy Jacks. Our experience, thanks to Emma and the rest of the team, was nothing short of amazing. Lazy Jacks will forever hold a special place in our hearts, and we can't wait to return for more unforgettable moments. Thank you, Emma, and the entire staff at Lazy Jacks, for making my partner's birthday so incredibly special. We can't wait to visit again soon! Also we have had many amazing experiences subsequently for dinner with family and enjoying the amazing homemade pizzas!

Came back after a great experience last time - though this time for cocktails with friends. Vibe was lively and as usual staff were vey nice. Pretty new menus with lots of options for the veggies of the group! Didn't plan on ordering food however this changed our mind and we ended up ordering some pizzas to share which were great! Thanks again.

Great laid back vibe. Lili makes stunning freshly baked goods in the barrel

Great choice of food and all good value. Friendly staff and manager. Good atmosphere. Food tasty and fresh. Definitely worth a visit.

As a family of 4 on a 4 night holiday, we ate at Lazyjacks twice. Cocktail was good, pizzas are delicious and the steak and chips was good. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Isn’t the cheapest place with pizzas around £18 but we went twice so it was obviously worth it 👍🏻

By far one of the best burgers I have had. Great service by staff and great location. Would recommend to anyone!

Easy relaxed restaurant in Sandbanks with a decent menu and well cooked food. Staff are lovely and is both family and dog friendly.

£12.75 seems high for a large glass of red, London prices. Food was ok but the wine seemed extortionate plus 12.5% service charge.

Being new to Sandbanks I was looking for a relaxed local restaurant and found the perfect one in Lazy Jack’s. I’m still working my way through the menu but so far everything I have been served has been great! Really tasty food made with quality...

We had the most incredible meal at LazyJacks. I can’t remember having such a great burger in years, the Pizza was also lovely. The best thing about this place is the staff, Emma and Monica were so helpful and nothing was a problem. This place is a little hidden gem and we love going there! Thanks guys 🙏🏼

Great little restaurant, excellent food and very accommodating for food intolerances. Lovely quirky deco. Would recommend.

Some of the best fish and chips I’ve had in a long time!

Celebrated our silver wedding anniversary. Lovely food and excellent service . Highly recommended for any occasion

Great food. Menu changed the day we went, everyone a confused. But all good. Great with the boys.