Loch and Quay Bistro in Christchurch - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Average food, small portion sizes, steak undercooked, and zero vegetarian options for main meal. Won't be going back.

WOW, great food, great atmosphere, wonderful service. We sat outside for the warm evening and enjoyed the chilled music. The food was amazing. I enjoyed every bite.

Food amazing staff really nice and good at their job a bit pricey but it well worth it better than most in christchurch

I think this is a great spot for a very reasonably priced meal, especially if you choose the Steak and wine/ Mussels and wine day on Thursday or the Prosecco and Fish & chips on Friday. They do a nice afternoon tea if you want a quick afternoon nosh and offer a range of changing offers on a blackboard outside. Prices for their sandwiches and other more special offerings, cooked well, are exceptional. Food is superb, service is great. A bit dim inside for me but that's just me! If you're disappointed with the service and food I'll be very surprised. I highly recommend it. I'm local and it's good enough to eat on my limited budget every week. The steak is fab but I have it medium so it's subjective! Tell me if I'm wrong!

The food has always been consistently good and cooked freshly. They have specials which change and are on a board outside, some nice deals there. I like the Steak Thursday which is a steak and glass of wine with chips for £15 and the steak has always been tender for me or the alternative is Mussels in wine sauce and wine. They also do a Prosecco and Fish and chips on Friday which is also a good deal. They also do sandwiches and a wide range of other foods. Service is friendly, efficient and warm. It's a little dark decor inside but don't let that put you off. There is also an outside area if you like that Al Fresco feel or just want a drink. All in all, give it a go, I think you'll like it.

We spent a lovely evening here. Fabulous fish and chips, best ever. Lovely bubbly batter. Outstanding service too. Would thoroughly recommend

Very disappointing food especially considering it’s pricey. Calamari was basically rubber.

We went in on the off chance last Sunday as we heard a saxophonist playing. Asked for a table for 2 which was available, perfect spot. Service, food and ambience exceeded our expectations! 1 roast lamb and 1 roast beef.... deeeelicious! Hope to return soon with a larger party

An impromptu lunch - and wow what a lunch it was! The atmosphere is tasteful and welcoming. The staff attentive and friendly, but the food - wow! Honestly one of the best roast dinners my wife and I have eaten at a restaurant (we both had beef) and the desserts were equally delicious (cheese board & sticky toffee pudding)

7 of us visited for the first time today, having a mixture of roast dinners, fish and chips and burgers. The food was 10/10, really tasty, beautifully seasoned and showing care & attention to detail. The lady looking after us was very warm & friendly and attentive in spite of how busy it was. Would highly recommend and definitely a new favourite spot

Delicious haddock and chips, very nicely done and an excellent local cheese board. We were very happy to discover this clean spacious comfortable restaurant late on Saturday afternoon. It was busier in the evening so you would likely need to book at popular times. Friendly and efficient service. The meals were very quickly prepared to perfection. Draught Guinness and Estrella served. Low alcohol Heineken available. There is a service charge but you would definitely be happy to leave a tip.

This is my third year coming to Christchurch and my third year visiting Loch and Quay. Unfortunately are giving good reviews in previous years I am downgrading my scores this time for several reasons. Firstly the portion sizes on meals has shrunk noticeably this year. I always order the fillet steak which in previous years has been a larger cut but also with multiple onion rings and large mushrooms. This time I had a smaller cut, 1 onion ring and one tiny mushroom to go with my chips. Also asking £3 for peppercorn sauce is a rip off on top of a £28 meal. Secondly the noise level was enough for us to abandon desert and coffees due to a noisy table full of middle aged individuals who clearly knew the staff well. Not attempt was made by the staff to ask the group to be courteous and consider other diners. I feel it is the responsibility of the host to ensure the restaurant is comfortable dod all. Sadly we will not be attending again after visiting for 3 years. We left disappointed.

We dropped in for lunch last week on Friday. We had scoped out the high street looking for some fish and chips. After viewing the menu and having a quick peek inside, we were drawn in by the reasonable prices and open and welcoming ambience. We were lucky to choose this venue. The service was very good from the friendly waitress/proprietor, the food was really good, especially for the price. A very good beer battered fish and tasty chunky potato chips and a lovely side of homemade tartare sauce completed the meal. Surprisingly, there was a free glass or prosecco with the meal. We also ordered the ham and cheese toasty and tortelloni which were both very good too. Highly recommended.

Top quality food. Loved all our dishes would definetaly go back. There are a lot of places in that area to eat so it was quiet for a Friday night but it was nice. The quality of the food is really high. The staff were nice and friendly too which is the most important thing. You're paying a little more than your typical resturant here but I can confirm you get that back from the quality of the dishes.

Absolutely fantastic Surroundings, service excellent Food just outstanding best fish dish I have ever had - cooked to perfection Only reason did not have the roast because being a hot day

Omg if I could 10 stars I would The setting Service Food was outstanding the best fish dish I have eaten

Lovely restaurant. Food great service wonderful and lovely vibe. Lovely outside area for people watching 👀

Joanna was an excellent waitress who greeted and seated us with a lovely smile and service. We had a seafood platter that was beautifully displayed and would recommend!

Very disappointed, don’t have the steak which costs £30 it had so much gristle in it and was awful , to which we were then told they needed our table at 8 so we had to rush / leave our drinks . So the fact we then had a service charge added to bill was a bit of an insult ….. don’t think we will be back which is a shame as I have normally rated this place

Only had a coffee but it's very clean and spacious and the service was excellent.

Had a gorgeous roast here with my partner early Sunday lunch time. The staff, service, food and atmosphere were lovely and good quality, couldn’t fault it at all. We are looking forward to visiting again for sure. Thank you for providing such lovely food with great service!

Great environment, very well decorated. It has a very modern feel and the staff were accommodating and friendly. We went in between Christmas and New Year, where they were offering a special light lunch menu. The food was great quality and reasonably priced. I would definitely go again!

Lovely place great staff great food

We went in for a Sunday roast at short notice and received a fantastic roast and friendly service! Super soft chicken, perfectly cooked veg and fresh yorkshire. One of the best roasts Ive had actually. Well done to the team and we will no doubt be returning soon.

A very cold night so we were delighted with the mulled wine offered. The food was pretty average and on the expensive side. The main downside for us was the volume of the singer on the night we went. Hard to hold a conversation even though we were at the table farthest from the singer. Don't get me wrong - he was brilliant but just too loud. We noticed people leaving and wondered whether they - like us - simply had to get out to save our ears!

Have eaten here many times, Sunday lunch, dinner, brunch etc food and service excellent but they are NOT dog friendly. On a cold, windy September day I could only manage a coffee (we really wanted lunch and drinks) if we sat outside as we had our dog (who is extremely well behaved) with us. Please rethink this policy. We are local and now we have our dog often walk into Christchurch and would like lunch and drinks. A large majority of people come into town with their dog and you are selling yourself short. Please rethink 🙏🙏🙏

Had a really lovely evening tonight. I ordered the Sri Lankan fish curry which was absolutely delicious! My partner ordered the fish linguine, both meals delicious! The service was excellent. While we were there a small party for a 50th birthday celebration we’re in and they played some music as they brought out the cake and the whole restaurant sang happy birthday. My only little gripe would be that the background music was a little too loud and the dessert menu was in my opinion overpriced ( we didn’t get one) otherwise a very enjoyable experience. Would definitely recommend the curry!

Visited Christchurch and booked a table for four, bit disappointed the Web site shows view's of the river and surrounding area slightly gave the impression that's what you might see, no just the roundabout at the bottom of the high St bit of a dismal restaurant unfortunately, the food was very nice but not outstanding for the price, the service on the other hand was excellent, I would recommend this restaurant unless you want something a bit more special.

Second visit on a Thursday evening for a ladies get together. We were the only people in the restaurant. The food was cooked well but didn’t appreciate the 10% service charge automatically added to the bill

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

Amazing food , service and everything , this is one of my favourite places to dine at , absolutely amazing experience and totally recommend

Booked online the night before visiting Christchurch for the first time. Very glad we discovered this little gem. Location was easy to find and plenty of parking nearby - the surrounding area was vibrant on a Saturday night and plenty of options for after meal drinks. Menu had options to suit both of us - one a fish lover and the other definitely not. Enjoyed a lovely Seabass with local Dorset clams plus an amazing fillet steak - both meals were really well presented and tasted delicious Only had room to share a dessert which was a light lemon cake with ice cream/cream, lemon curd, strawberries and almonds - beautiful and tasty. Staff were friendly and gave the right level of attention, not too overbearing but never had to wait too long to be able to order a drink. A 10% service charge was included, even on a meal for 2 which was unusual but well worth it. Would definitely visit again if in the area.

This resturant offers a good choice of family meals and for warm evenings has an outside seating area. There was a wide choice of staters although it was a main and desert that tempted me. I chose the new season ‘Romsey Lamb Cutlets’. Three cutlets seasoned well and served on a bed of Mediterranean style cracked bulgur wheat, Tahini & Yoghurt dressing, pickled pink onions and toasted almonds. This meal not only was presented well but was cooked to perfection. I washed it down with house Prosecco (available by the glass) and chose Vanilla Bean Ice Cream as a desert. The bill for my single cover was £36 which I felt represented very good value. There are no reservations in recommending Lock & Quay and I shall definitely return.

We first went to this restaurant about five years ago, and haven’t been back since. However we looked up restaurants that did steaks and this scored highly. To be honest the food was very good and the steak my wife said one of the best she had. It just seems an odd place. It’s in a great location but seems like a weird maybe it’s the music ( sounded like Romanian trance music😳) or the mid seventies disco decor.The staff not particularly friendly either, it has the general feeling of nobody’s that interested except for the chefs, It’s a real shame🤷🏻‍♂️ Maybe better going with a crowd of people so creating your own atmosphere

The Loch and Quay continues to surprise. From the outside it seems like a fairly standard burger and steak type restaurant but it is far more than this, with some interesting options on the menu (anything middle eastern/greek seems a strength, the fish and schips is very good) and a very. very able chef. Our latest visit here after some time away once again lived up to expectations, with really good food, especially the hummus and chicken kebab starters and the lamb cutlets. The wine list is well chosen and very failry priced and the reception/waiting staff are friendly, welcoming, hard-working and a model for other restaurants to aim towards.

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, charming and lovey. She is an asset to the establishment. The food is delicious and beautifully presented. I am so pleased I found this gem in Christchurch.

Hey I promised the 5 star review its me Alex here's my review .It was stunning we were supposed to a snack and a drink and we ended up with 2 burgers, sea food board,3 calamari, a bowl of mule and more its the best food I ever ate I was totally fully and there were 6 people absolutely stunning

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

Amazing service and food! Monica & Hannah were very attentive and helpful. The entire team operates like a well oiled machine

This restaurant truly stands out with its exceptional Sunday roast, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds. Beyond that, their specials are equally remarkable, demanding the attention of any discerning food enthusiast. The staff's attentiveness and the inviting atmosphere create a dining experience that is nothing short of exceptional. Without a doubt, I wholeheartedly recommend this establishment for an unforgettable gastronomic journey.

I was visiting friends who took me here for a Lovely meal.

The fish was probably the smallest one I've ever had, chips and peas were good though, £8 for a small wine was a rip off as was a service charge of 10%

We had an excellent meal here! In particular the main of fillet steak was cooked to perfection! The Sri Lankan fish curry was particularly good! A lovely selection of fish and shellfish with authentic fresh ingredients, including kaffir lime leaves. Beautifully presented. I’ve had a similar dish when we dined at Rick Stein in Sandbanks (particularly disappointing - 2 prawns, 1 mussel 1 piece of fish!) & The Ivy Restaurant also, this far exceeded both in expectation! The waitress was welcoming & friendly. Knowledgeable & helpful when asked about wines. Even offering a taster to try. The restaurant has a lovely ambience,is contemporary with a great vibe. Would definitely dine here again!

Popped out for the day found this restaurant after checking 10 other menus ,food and service was great ,I’ve been a veggi since the 1980,s never tasted tagliatelle that good 😀 many thanks , everyone go and eat there

CANNOT FAULT A THING ABOUT OUR DINNER HERE LAST WEEKEND. WE SHARED A MEZZE PLATTER, SOULVAKI SKEWERS AND A BOTTLE OF WHITE. THE SERVICE AS EXCEPTIONAL AS WAS THE FOOD. WE WILL DEFINATELY RETURN HERE

Great restaurant with fantastic food and lovely staff

The seabass special is banging.....

I can not fault this restaurant whatsoever. Had prawns to start with and were fully prepped prior to cooking and the mushrooms where amazing. Steak cooked perfectly and seafood curry was so tasty. Churros for desert (shared), but wow they were the best cinnamon churros we have had. Food presented amazingly, piping hot and quick service. Although we were asked if we wanted a break between courses. 100% recommend had a fabulous meal.

We dropped into Christchurch for a look around and saw the restaurant had availability for two and being Father’s Day we decided to eat, both our meals were excellent and well presented, the gentleman taking the orders was very efficient and attentive, it was a hot day and the young chef we could see was so busy, we actually bought a drink for him as a thank you. Loch & Quay restaurant well done and highly recommended

We were a little unsure as the menu was not very big…… However…….. the service was excellent, very attentive and quick! I had the calamari and seafood linguine. Both were amazing. Perfectly cooked and freshly made. We will definitely be coming back. Keep up the good work!

Absolutly fantastic. Lovely waitress , very efficient and tentative . Food ..... wow , best steak iv had. Great atmosphere. Will defiantly be returning . Thank you

My friend recommended the breakfast here so while passing we approached a blonde waitress who was cleaning outside and asked her the price of the breakfast. She was abrupt and extremely rude to my friend, looking down on us as if we were peasants who couldn’t afford to eat there. She snapped “we don’t do breakfast” and laughed at us. My friend said “yes you do I had it here before” to which the waitress replied “well we don’t anymore” then carried on cleaning dismissing us. I had a feeling they were just turning us away because we weren’t dressed in Versace.

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

It was my second time at Lock & Quay, once for dinner years ago and yesterday for lunch. Both times, the food was amazing. I took a couple of relatives from France who are real foodies and they thought the food was top class. We...

Family friendly, good food and service

I booked this on a whim, as my wife and I were staying close by and boy, What a choice. Excellent food and ample portions welcomed by great service. I have the Calamari starter, big and delicious, whilst my wife had the chicken skewers, cooked...

We would just like to say we have just had one of the nicest meals ever certainly some of the best fish dishes we have had in a long time the mussels were just melt in the mouth we highly recommend the seafood sharing platter...

We booked for a late lunch on Sunday 23.4.23. The restaurant is modern and welcoming. Our server showed us to our table and brought the drinks and food menu. We were served our drinks and left to make our food choices. My husband had the...

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 that I could eat !! So kind !! Not many would do that.!! Great clean toilets an comfy seats . We now find we are going there alot .!! Well worth a visit an right near the wonderful historical priory too in xchurch.

Mother’s Day lunch for three of us. food was excellent could not fault on anything, perfect portions and so tasty. Their chef is top class. Waiting staff were so professional and could not do enough. We can’t wait to come back .

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 time. A bit small, but the ambience and service were amazing. My Partner had the Tagliatelle Ariabiatta. It was very tasty. Although it was expected to be extra spicy, that wasn't the case. The beef burger was the best I've had. We will definitely be coming back.

Excellent night on the 17th, St Patrick’s day and my birthday. Great food, service, ambience AND price. Loved it. Staff so friendly and helpful and always make you feel special. Best front of house hospitality.

Best Sunday Lunch we've had for ages. Beautifully presented, flavoursome food, served by extremely pleasant staff. Can't wait to return to try everything on the menu. Entire group of 8 including 2 children cleared our plates!!!!

Awesome food. Spent our first date and first anniversary here. Kevin was amazing. Thank you to the chef(s).

A memorable Friday evening, made by two very good young chefs . Lamb shank was perfect, mash was delightful ,never praised mash before this review . Keep up the quality, I’m sure you will . Thank you

We had a really good meal. The lamb cutlets were particularly tasty. And the service was very attentive and warm. A great find.

Lovely little restaurant. Good food, varied menu. Great place if you need gluten free

Best Sunday roast in town, been coming here and it’s always consistently delicious. Service and atmosphere excellent

The food is amazing and friendly service . Felt very welcome. I would travel here again as its a rare gem. The modules frites were the best I've ever had. Would recommend this place heartily.

Great food and service, very busy too !!

Great place. Nice atmosphere. Service great. Smashing food. Thank you

Lovely place, with excellent service and tasty seafood.

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 (seafood sharer and fillet steak, best steak I’ve had for years!) I loved that they had Shanty seaweed botanical vodka on their menu. I highly recommend this wonderfully run restaurant! The ambience was perfect and atmosphere was the right level. 10/10. Too good to miss.

We decided to get away for Christmas and booked a hotel in Christchurch,my wife suggested we try to get a table at the Lock& Quay for a Christmas Eve meal before midnight mass at the priory,they phoned us the week before to confirm our booking...

3 covers for a birthday, 2 had Ribeye 1 Fillet, all cooked perfectly by Dan. Served by Becca. There was a lovely surprise of a little birthday treat for afters. A bit quiet but it was Xmas eve eve. Will definitely be back.

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, flavour of the food, table service and atmosphere were all excellent and added to the enjoyment of our day in Christchurch. Parking available at Wicks Lane car park.

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 aspect was perfect. We are all very fussy eaters (especially with how our steaks are cooked) and yet each one of us left very, very happy. The steaks were excellent quality and cooked to perfection. The homemade onion rings were delicious and who would have thought that their side salad would be so tasty. The staff including the owner, manager and chefs made us feel like we were locals and regulars. They remembered us from the night before and gave us a free drink at the end of the night. The atmosphere was lively and friendly. Next time we go to Christchurch i just can't ever imagine ever eating anywhere else. Thank you.

We were in Christchurch for a few days and found this restaurant on trip advisor. We booked for the Sunday evening. We were pleasantly surprised with the food. We had starters which were delicious. The really stand out for me was the Sunday roast chicken...

We arrived not having booked a table they lucky found us a table ,the food and service was amazing

The best Sunday dinner I have ever had 😍😍 We will definitely be coming back 👍🏼

Last visited several years ago when it must have been different management and not so good, but now we are spreading our wings after Covid & decided to treat ourselves to a Sunday roast and were not dissappointed. Beautifully presented and cooked to perfection with...

What we hoped would be a lovely meal to celebrate my wife completing her first Ultramarathon (a 50km run), but we were left slightly disappointed. Decent starters (flatbread with hummus and olives / bruschetta), but there was a long wait for main course (fish &...

Amazing food and even more amazing staff!! Will definitely be coming back, highly recommend

Have visited Loch and Quay many times for lunch and dinner. The food is always fresh tasty and beautifully presented. Good choice on the menu and staff always very friendly and accommodating. In my opinion the best place to eat in Christchurch.

My partner and I managed to find and book a table only an hour before arriving and we were not disappointed. The food and drinks were absolutely stunning. I was able to have gluten free options for my choices and the staff were all very...

We stopped here for lunch. Just wanted soup and a roll. What a treat was in store. Homemade Ministrone soup and chiabata bread. Lovely £6.00 each. To finish off we had coffee and cake. (£5.00) Apple cake with saltanas and cinnamon. We were so impressed...

Just top quality. Great food, outstanding presentation, friendly service. A must try! Hands down one of the best meal I had this year.

Top quality food. I work in food and beverage and trust me if I say this restaurant is a must try. Great quality of the ingredients, outstanding presentation, super friendly service. Amazing atmosphere. Just a must try. Period!

Was very nice meal sunday roast quickly served

Just perfect in every way. Needless to say, food is great. Deco, furniture, tableware, cutleries, all carefully chosen & polished. However, what makes this place stand out is, the super amazing waiter. He is so professional and made our dining experience very special. He is such an asset to this place. The owner of the restaurant came out to greet to us at the end, too. Thank you for a very pleasant night! We will definitely visit again.

Just perfect in every way. Needless to say, food is great. Deco, furniture, tableware, cutleries, all carefully chosen & polished. However, what makes this place stand out is, the super amazing waiter. He is so professional and made our dining experience very special. He is...

Gluten free fish and chips absolutely delicious! Food was freshly cooked and served piping hot. Would recommend this dish. The restaurant was very quiet however we did visit early afternoon not during lunchtime. Staff were very helpful and checked with the chef regarding the gluten...

Wow! We were so lucky to find this restaurant, what a find! We originally visited the Lock & Quay back in July when we were looking for somewhere to celebrate my birthday. The food was delicious then so we went ahead and booked a table...

A lovely relaxed atmosphere that is very clean. The food is excellent and there is definately no skimping on the portions. Well worth a visit.

Asked for lamb cooked more than pink got it ,all nicey cooked and services too

Great tasting food, enjoyable meal and pleasant surroundings. Would definitely return!

Just passing through Christchurch with my husband - visiting the area from our home in Newcastle. We chose this restaurant for our evening meal, and we are so pleased that we did - the restaurant was spotlessly clean, looks brand new, even tho it has...

The food here was outstanding, having spent the week eating out in Christchurch, this meal was by far my favourite - the fish curry was amazing! Service was really good. Highly recommend.

Lovely to do a pit stop. Nice food and services

What an absolute delight!! The waitress was absolutely lovely, and the food even better, one of the best U.K. Restaurants I've been to!