Quayside Bar & Kitchen in Weymouth and Portland

Such a lovely experience. Only in Weymouth for one day so didn't know best places. Soooo glad we found Quayside bar.

Great service and very helpful and friendly.

Nice food and a great pint. Sat here next to the harbour and had a lovely snack and pint.

My friends and I visited in April so apologies for the late review, we had a great three-course meal and everyone loved their food, I especially liked my fish and chips which were amazing! We still talk about how good the meal here was to this day, which is a good sign.

Food was disgusting, people were unpleasant

Excellent meal as always. Friendly staff. Overlooking harbour so good views watching boats coming and going. Had scallops for starter as we always do and they were excellent. I had minute steak which was delicious and husband had sea bream which looked amazing and he said was amazing. Very good cheese board to follow and a bottle of wine. Lovely evening. Highly recommend.

We came here from far away to try the food. But there was a sign at the entrance: it opens at 5 pm. This should be noted in Google maps If you have lunch or a break, everything should be on Google maps. Good cafes always keep their information up to date.

Lovely place for drinks and people watching. We only had drinks, but it was very popular and rather busy Would definitely recommend it for drinks outside in the sun

A lovely place to share a meal. Great views and great food. Were very accommodating with children.

Stopped for a couple of beers and haven't yet tried the food. Great location to sit at the outside tables on a sunny day. Family and dog friendly (inside only dog friendly until 6pm). Menu looks great. Friendly helpful staff. Good selection of beers, wines etc. Had a lovely pint of St Austell Proper Job IPA, also Estrella and Amstel.

Rude staff, waited 45 mins for substandard food, dry overcooked chicken and steak. Lovely atmosphere by the Quay however ruined experience utterly by the lack of professionalism and etiquette. Wasn’t even asked how I wanted my steak done. Very poor. Hoping this was just a fluke

Great food and service highly recommended

The lady who took the order was not serious, she did not listen to anything I said, my food was wrong, I asked for it to be corrected, they brought the same thing again and put it in front of me, I did not like it

Great food, friendly staff and great service. This time we had a table inside but you can sit outside too. The ambience was great inside the restaurant and we still had nice views of the harbour. A lovely spot to take in all the harbourside comings and goings whilst we enjoyed our meals. We all had fresh fish and seafood dishes and they were all cooked to perfection. Considering it's right on the harbourside the prices were were very reasonable too. We will definitely be going back (soon hopefully!) :)

Wonderful place on the harbour and great staff. Don't be like Percy.

Ordered a two teas bacon roll and toasted teacake. Had to go to the bar to order which wasn't a problem but then got given the teas milk sugar cutlery etc to take back to the table with no help so took several trips!. Bacon roll was okay . Teacake came butter was so soft was watery and unspreadable. Asked for another butter but she said they are all soft as kitchen hot. Have they no fridge. Teacake was stale and uneatable but didn't complain as you never know what they might do to the next one! Would I eat here again? No. Seems to me you can't take feedback And learn from it!

Percy is an idiot Amazing place That is all ….

Eaten here many times, always great food, great service. Tonight was no exception, the only thing that ruined it was someone after a free meal, complaining after they had consumed most of the meal.

Food came out terrible, showed a member of staff. I wasn’t willing to do anything about it. Service was appalling stay away go and get some fish and chips instead

Went there for the first time on holiday in Weymouth ordered 4 meals 3 were nice. The 4 was not eatable when we complained they weren’t wanting to do anything about it. Got very angry very rude and were laughing at us when we were leaving the waiter and the chef was stood at the door laughing and waving at us not very professional manager very rude as well avoid at all cost.

Best choice for gluten free food. No messing around with separate menus or the dreaded folder of allergies. Such a treat to see so many gf options listed. And really tasty too. 🥰 10/10

A couple of weeks ago a group of six of us had a lovely dinner here with attentive and friendly service. Seafood was great. Will be back for sure. Just about to re-book and saw the caterpillar review - cool , if the salad was good enough for a caterpillar it would be good enough for me!

Mike [the owner] is such a charmer. The food is excellent; service commendable and the staff were lovely. All of the negative reviewers clearly have psychological issues. Visit this place, you won't regret it!

Lovely spot directly below where we are staying. Excellent space and lots of tables outside to watch the quay go by, great choice in breakfast and lovely lager served. Stayed for 2 nights and came here every morning for an early start. Staff were very friendly and attentive, would recommend highly 👍

See new comment below .Friendly efficient service and fresh hot food in proper portion sizes. If you want to sit and chill by the harbour and watch the world go by then this is the place to go. As you can see from my recent visit this place is usually excellent I'm afraid not today we had a freshly washed salad with a washed caterpillar unfortunately our complaint was handled very poorly indeed and will not be returning. Thankyou for your response I will do my full review once I've finished trying to enjoy my 35th wedding anniversary.

Great location and amazing view, the Portland crab was no much inside the main shell and although we were given crab claw tongs , the very hard claws not broken make difficult to eat what is inside, fish and chips below average.

I love this place lovely food good service

Had an amazing meal. Highly recommend the burger washed down with a pint of orange cider overlooking the harbour. Very clean toilets too.😁😁

A regular stop off so thought it good to leave some thoughts. The food and service here is fantastic. On this occasion we enjoyed a chicken burger and a steak burger with preference for the former just edging it. The absolute killer though, was the Portland scallops. Huge, tasty and prepared to perfection. Literally going back for several plates of them on their own. They are that good! Superb setting, staff and service.

Attended 2 functions here recently, excellent venue with a friendy and relaxed atmosphere. Service was efficient and the food was first class.

Great evening here last night for all 28 of us. T hank you Mike .

Amazing food and fresh. great service and location definitely recommend and was very helpful with my daughters celiac

Came for breakfast on our last day of our holiday, service was spot on, staff were so polite and helpful and the breakfast was second to none with the bonus of beautiful waterside views. Would definitely recommend making a visit if your in Weymouth 👌

Went in just before they stopped serving food and the waitress we had serving us was lovely bit we were made to feel rushed and that it was an issue we were ordering food. It took 3 attempts to find a glass that was lipstick mark free because the dishwasher is not working properly (we were told) but to me if you know that’s not working you hand wash them, lipstick marks on glasses is unacceptable but for it to happen 3 times!? We ordered our food half way through my meal I found a hair. I reported it to a waitress (a different one from the beginning) my plate was taken away no apologies or anything just a huff. The man who I presume was the owner/manager came out again no apology and asked what the issue was. I explained I found a hair and described it as he asked. He then said and I quote ‘ what do you want me to do about it?’ I asked for a refund on my food (which was given) but no apology. I asked for the bill which took its time to come and I had to ask a number of times to pay. While I was waiting I heard/observed the same man from before serving someone else at the bar and was asked for a pint the reply they got was ‘no I need to change the barrel and I’ve got lots of others things to do I’ve not done it yet’ which I found rude. Overall I found the staff unprofessional (apart from our initial waitress) which seemed to get worse after the glass incident and inadequate food.

Very nice place, friedly people and very good food

Visited the Quayside three times during our weeks stay in Weymouth, once for drinks and twice for food; scampi & chips/cod, king prawns & mussels/crab salad/lemon plaice. Couldn't fault any of the dishes or the service and in a great location. Definitely worth a visit.

Great place to sit in the sunshine overlooking the busy marina. Friendly staff and nice pub food, the homemade fish pie was delicious.

Fantastic food cannot fault it. Views of the harbour is a bonus

Food was ok but not as nice as last summer when we visited. I need to be honest, the cheesecake was very bad, it was a shortbread base with some cream on top, I would not call it a cheesecake, i think they kept it for too long and tasted old , I would have appreciated if the waiter would have asked if everything was fine when they saw we only had a small taste of the cheesecake and left the whole portion.

Lovely breakfast on the harbour. Stunning sausages and the tastiest smoked bacon beautifully cooked. Only cost £10.50 and it was perfect 🥰

Went on a Wednesday evening and the service was very good and friendly. I'm also not their usual clientele with my dress and appearance and never once felt unwelcome. The food was very good indeed

Lovely place with open space and great food.

Very nice atmosphere, great selection of beers and food, we would love to come back.👍

Went back after two years and must say not impressed this time. Can't rate the food it wasn't good. Service was kind and polite. I found it a bit expensive for what you received. Wouldn't go back for dinner again, but I would go in for a few drinks as the outside seating is a good place to be for good views.

Good food ,reasonably priced and nice view. But wasn't overly impressed about yapping dogs inside when there was plenty of seating outside.

Excellent breakfast by the Harbor

good friendly staff good food with nice service and setting on a nice day you could be in the south of France

Called in here by chance and was greatly impressed, the service was excellent and the food was so good that I would list it in my top 3 meals anywhere and we have eaten around the world. Service was quick and the staff friendly and efficient. We are looking forward to our next visit.

Great location for drinks. Had to queue. Busy

Nice little restaurant served great food and a great view of a harbour with friendly services at an affordable price. Will return. Recommended! 😊

A great place with tasty and honestly priced food in a great setting overlooking the harbour with absolutely wonderfully attentive and friendly staff. Nothing is too much for these guys. Well worth a visit.

Amazing food, great service, friendly staff and stunning location

To expensive for weymouth.make money in the summer.locals will stay away.

We had a great breakfast. Amazing coffee, full English was great quality and the bubble and squeak was to die for.

Monkfish was absolutely brilliant

A very good dinner. We had fish from the specials board and it was delicious. Staff were very pleasant and the place was very clean. Definitely recommend.

In a nice area. Food was extremely disappointing. Poorly managed as they didn't have any food except burgers and fish and chips. We ordered dessert and it was evident the low quality of ingredients and cooking.

Ideally located on the quayside, we chose to be seated outside in the evening sun with dog in tow. Taking opportunity for a seafood themed dinner of tasty monkfish and seabass dishes. The sauce was delicious. We would highly recommend.

Had a lovely lunch to celebrate a birthday. Good food, Sea bass and a monkfish dish.

Thank you to both gents who served us last night, service and food was amazing. Great quality food, and really well presented. A pity we only had one night in Weymouth, or we would have been back for a second night!

The Quayside Bar & Kitchen is thoroughly recommended. There is a lovely atmosphere and we felt very welcome from the moment we arrived. We had two starters: scallops els and a baked camembert. Both excellent. Main for me was Fishcake with a poached egg, my partner had Cornish mussels. An absolute treat. We enjoyed the New Zealand Sauvign Blanc. Prices are very reasonable, top quality food and excellent service. We shall be returning.

I had one of the specials, Seabass with Hubble and squeak and it was amazing… this was the best meal I have had in a long time

I don't even know how to put my experience with the Quayside Bar & Grill into words. I booked them for my mum's 70th birthday party & they accommodated our every request. NOTHING was too much for this beautiful family owned restaurant. They went over & above. I had a special cake made which I dropped off for them to serve. The cake was completely raw in the middle. The owner Mike got his staff to bake another cake & had it professionally decorated for my mums 70th whilst we all had our meal & saved the day! This was nothing short of SPECTACULAR. They pulled this all off in their busiest business time on a Saturday lunch time. The food was other worldly, not to mention they had alternative milks for coffee & their lattes were delicious. We were a very large party & every single person said they'd come again & recommend your outstanding establishment 👏👏👏 A big thank you 😊

Excellent bar . Top staff. Great cocktails. Friendly atmosphere. My favorite local

Nice little place on the harbour side. Sat opposite the old harbour. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Reasonably priced. Asked for Latte but seemed strong and bitter. But still nice

We found this place down by the Weymouth Harbourside, which has been given a new lease of life. We just missed out on breakfast, and was a little disappointed not to be able to get a sausage bap just after midday. But never mind, it just meant we could have cake. Having been here before and sampled the selection of cakes we weren’t disappointed, even on a sunny crisp November day we sat outside, service was prompt and friendly, always worth a visit.

Great place to eat Michael and his team went out of their way for my dietary requirements thank you.x

Lovely venue and position by Weymouth harbour. Food and service is very good 👍. My only criticism is having smooth wooden floors it gets very noisy.

Very busy and popular place. Popped in for a pint of Amstel, refreshing pint. Descent outdoor area at the front of the premises over looking the harbour. Nice music being piped outside. Staff were rushed off their feet but still had a smile for each customer. Nice friendly place. Really enjoyed my visit.

We dined at this lovely spot when we travelled from Australia in September and were very happy with our first taste of english seafood. Beautiful fresh food along with excellent service and a fantastic view! It was a busy night, we didn't have a booking but the staff still found a spot for us. The food was delicious, the wine was great and and our server was so helpful when I explained I couldn't have garlic. It was not a problem for them and I was shown what they could prepare for me which to me, is always a good sign.Thorougly enjoyed our night and highly recommend a visit.....would definitely book though, to make sure you dont miss out.

All I can say is thank you to Michael and his team you were amazing xxx

Lovely sat on the quay, in the sun, watching the world go by. Once the run had disappeared, we moved to a table inside for dinner. Scrummy-licious scallops and the garlic prawns...

Came here for breakfast, waited 40 minutes for the food to come out. When it eventually did, the tea cakes were burnt, all the toast, baps and sourdough were hard, watery but somehow over cooked eggs. Two stars for location.

Shared a seafood platter, it was excellent

Very rude manager/owner. Not impressed with the service.

Lovely food served in a great location with good views over the harbour. In the pricier end but well worth it. Seafood here is amazing especially the stuff off the specials board. Waiter was also very nice but seamed slightly overworked but all in all a great experience and would recommend.

Called in for a meal in early August, very quick service to get drinks and food about 20 mins from order to plate. Food was hot and tasty, chips were excellent.

We sat in the restaurant upstairs waiter was lovely and food good.

Wonderful seafood options. Good outdoor sitting by the quay.

After waiting for around an hour for our food, it turned up. The prawns were raw with blood oozing out of them. The muscles were basically a giant ball of slush - unedible. When I took the food back to the manager, he did not offer a refund. He did not apologise. He just walked off with a sly attitude. I would not recommend, stick to the George or somewhere at least they have customer service

Great bar restaurant right on the harbour. They have some larger doors opening onto the harbour, making the most of the view. Good menu and our food was good quality, but my steak was overcooked for a rare. Busy, so the service was a bit slow. Took a while after we sat down to get a drink. Don't mind the food taking longer as it gave us more time to relax. Especially between courses.

Located right on the marina. Had the Hake from the specials menu and it was so fresh and perfectly cooked. Others from the party ordered lobster, seabass, crab, sole and all had thoroughly enjoyed it.

Nice place, good food, friendly staff

Lovely seafood, including locally caught ones, but for those prices portions could be a bit bigger. Had a situation that after nearly 30mins of wait waiter informed me that my fish from daily board has been sold out and will get sea bass instead. Waiting time was also slightly over the limits but let say that this could be forgiven as it was very busy day. Selection of drinks didn't meet my expectations either but the views over harbour in warm, golden our were out oglf the dreams 💕

Had a lovely lunch seafood for me and burger for hubby. Food tasty and fresh, team friendly and helpful. Perfect spot in the sun and great for people watching :-)

Had a great lunch on Saturday with my wife and daughter, sat outside as we had our dog, who was made very welcome with a fresh bowl of water, staff where very friendly and helpful, food was fantastic, would definitely recommend and will definitely return for an evening meal next time I’m back in Weymouth.

We both ordered steak which wasnt the best! No presentation with the meal at all, just steak chips and rocket, my partner had new potatoes but they looked like they were from a tin ! The peppercorn sauce was like water. Very disappointed! Told the waitress but she just shrugged No customer service what so ever ! Never again !

Delicious food and great service.

We got charged double for our meal but the staff sorted out straight away. The food is really nice, it's quite expensive but worth it.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Quayside Bar + Kitchen in Weymouth for the third time, and once again, I was blown away by the exceptional quality of the food and the delightful atmosphere. This restaurant, nestled by the harbour, continues to impress with its delectable dishes, attentive staff, and breathtaking views of the boats passing by in the sun. To start our culinary journey, we decided to indulge in a variety of appetizers. The Portland Crab Cake, plucked from the specials board, was an absolute gem. The succulent crab meat, perfectly seasoned and delicately cooked, was encased in a crispy golden crust, offering a delightful contrast of textures. The dish was elevated by a tangy homemade sauce that complemented the richness of the crab cake, leaving a tantalizing burst of flavours on the palate. Two of our party opted for the Portland Scallops, and they were nothing short of extraordinary. These plump, juicy scallops were seared to perfection, creating a delicate caramelized crust that sealed in their natural sweetness. Each bite was a symphony of buttery richness and oceanic freshness, making it a true delight for seafood enthusiasts. For the adventurous soul among us, the Cornish Mussels were a revelation. Served in a fragrant broth, each mussel was plump, tender, and brimming with the essence of the sea. The broth itself was an aromatic masterpiece, infused with herbs and spices that enhanced the natural flavours of the mussels. It was a starter that left us longing for more, and they eagerly savoured every last drop. Moving on to the mains, we were spoiled for choice with the tantalizing options presented on the specials board. The Fillet of Seabass, delicately perched on a bed of Portland Crab Cake, was a symphony of flavours. The fish, flawlessly cooked to achieve a moist and flaky texture, paired harmoniously with the richness of the crab cake. The tomato butter sauce provided a luscious backdrop, infusing the dish with a burst of tanginess that elevated every bite. The Fillet of Hake, accompanied by a sumptuous fondant potato, was a masterpiece in simplicity. The perfectly cooked fish, tender and flavourful, effortlessly melted in the mouth. The fondant potato, golden and crispy on the outside, revealed a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth interior that was nothing short of heavenly. This dish showcased the expertise of the kitchen, allowing the quality of the ingredients to shine through. One member of our party opted for the whole Lyme Bay Plaice, a dish that embodied the essence of coastal dining. The delicate flesh of the plaice was expertly grilled, resulting in a dish that boasted a tantalizing smoky flavour. The lemon parsley butter drizzled over the fish added a zesty brightness that beautifully complemented the mild sweetness of the plaice. It was a dish that transported them to the seaside with every delectable bite. Another standout option was the whole Sea Bream, grilled to perfection and accompanied by sundried tomato. The fish, fresh and flaky, had a delicate flavour that was heightened by the smoky notes imparted by the grill. The sundried tomato added a burst of sweetness, infusing the dish with a Mediterranean charm. It was a delightful marriage of flavours that left them craving more. Although only two of us had room for dessert, we were not disappointed. The Biscoff Cheesecake with Vanilla Ice Cream was a sweet revelation. The creamy, velvety cheesecake had a subtle hint of caramelized biscuit that added a delightful crunch. Paired with the smooth, fragrant vanilla ice cream, it was the perfect ending to a memorable meal. Beyond the exceptional food, the staff at The Quayside Bar + Kitchen deserves special mention. From the charming owner Roger, who took our order at the bar, to his cheeky son Mike, who added an extra touch of warmth and hospitality, the service was impeccable. Their passion for their craft shone through in every interaction, making us feel like cherished guests throughout the evening.

Had a lovely Seabass served on crab cake. Stunning fresh food reasonably priced.

Can't comment on food as I didn't have any, but a lovely place to sit outside and watch the world go by.

Amazing delicious food. Very polite friendly and helpful staff 😊 5/5

Good food at reasonable prices with helpful friendly Staff

Went in at 3 pm and told the kitchen closes at 3pm!!!!! I know we’re in Dorset, but really. Now looking for scallops and crab elsewhere

We had the BEST dinner and evening here. It was amazing lovely service, fantastic food and such a chilled out delightful atmosphere

Lovely place for a meal & drink on a warm day all doors & windows open.Great view of the boats going by.Definitely recommend a visit.

A great breakfast, lovely sausages!!

Lovely little harbourside restaurant. Very attentive staff and amazing food. Great fresh fish specials daily 👌 very welcoming atmosphere, very family friendly. We will be back 😊

Visited here on a beautiful summers day. Me and my fiancé both had The ciabattas, they were delicious! It was a great vibe and the staff were friendly, we couldn’t fault any part of the experience. I would highly recommend giving it a try.