Seashells in New Forest

Nice place looking over Southampton Water. The weather wasn't good so no view. We could order off the lunch menu after 6pm so a big bonus as he had a lovely Brie Omelette.

Enjoyed a very nice lunch today .

Lovely views and lovely food. Would recommend.

Lovely sweet restaurant with amazing views of the water. The veggie lasagne was so cheesy, it was delicious. Thank you!

Excellent food as usual although a bit more expensive than the last time we were there. The whole place, whilst clean, could do with some refurbishment. The carpets need changing and/or cleaning for a start.

Great food when we eventually got it ! Meal was booked for 1pm but we didn't get our food until approximately 1.40pm Even tho we had pre ordered a week before

Mothers day meal. Both food and service was great.

Polite and friendly staff, drinks reasonably priced. Nice relaxing atmosphere to sit and chat in.

Food was Amazing and so well priced. Well worth a visit 🌟😊

Pork T bone was excellent, needs to have more atmosphere.

The food was great, service was a bit slow mayne its because it was lunch time, place was just a bit crowded chairs are close to eachother, nice views tho from the window.

Jan.24 had a very good Sunday roast service good but needs a little polishing Great views of soton water very friendly staff and hard working.

We visited this restaurant for a second time Thursday evening to see the fireworks and two Queens, leaving southampton. Wow what a veiw. We were glad to see them still open as we had heard they were closing. The food was excellent as was the service even though they were very busy. It was nice to see the restaurant & bar so full on a Thursday.

Excellent food as usual but occasion was spoiled by very poor service. Pleasant location but difficult to impossible to access for the physically less able, and owners could do a lot more to make the toilets more accessible for these, mainly elderly, customers who are at least able to climb the stairs.

Food a little lacking in flavour but ok,shame its closing as great location

Busy noisy restaurant but full of happy people, eating amazing food. One of the best views and the staff are lovely. A really nice lunch venue

Visited during the week when it was quiet and lacked atmosphere. Food is pleasant but portions are small. The waitresses were very polite and friendly.

This was our first visit to 'Seashells', despite living in the area for many years. The food was delicious and plentiful. The service was friendly and efficient. We didn't feel rushed at all. It was a lovely setting, with a great atmosphere. We wondered why we hadn't been before and will most definitely return.

Food was a little disappointing, to be honest. Had the beef burger. Was on the cold side dry and tasteless & dry and you get about 8 chips. The starter was nic, butt this does not warrant for a return trio.

The best view day or night in the area

Always good service and food.glad to see it is still open.

So hope it’s true? Seashells our favourite restaurant is staying! Anyone know more or different. My friend and I Enjoyed the specials and drinks. Service so good and views unbeatable. Can’t ask for more than to hear its staying in business, especially for Xmas parties.

Great view ,good food ,good value good service

What a great find! Sadly, the actual entrance to Seashells Restaurant is incredibly shabby (needs a sweep, a good coat of paint and maybe a heavy planter?) - so much so that we nearly decided to give it a miss but having phoned to check that they could indeed do #glutenfree fish & chips - we went in. Fabulous location overlooking #waterfront & Hythe Pier with views right across to Southampton! Great #gf fish & chips, but also quite extensive menu. Staff very friendly and helpful. The owner really should do something about the entrance - it lets restaurant and their team down.

Hope this place stays open! Best in Hythe Great location, food, and service.

My wife & I visited last night, with the intention of having a few drinks. We're new parents and came to Dibden to visit the grandparents who kindly offered to babysit so we could enjoy a night out. We arrived at Seashells and even though it was quite busy, the bar was completely free. We stood at the bar for 5 mins straight, again, with nobody else around. All 3 girls behind the bar ignored us & pretended to be busy, even going as far as to avoid eye contact. Not to mention they all looked miserable as sin. It became apparent that we were blatantly being ignored when as soon as an older gent approached the bar, one of the girls literally walked by us and served him immediately. We assume the gent was a regular, but that shouldn't factor into it really. Rather than make a fuss, we just walked out. Heard this place is closing down and after last night's display of immaturity and unprofessionalism, I'm not surprised.

Perfect spot for lunch on a sunny day. My partner and I had lunch here outside on the terrace overlooking Hythe pier and Southampton Water. I have eaten here several times with my sister but it was a first for my partner. We both chose the seafood linguini which was excellent. The risotto and the omlettes are also excellent. We look forward to returning soon.

Lovely views, great food and reasonably priced. Staff were a bit slow and spent a lot of time stood around chatting at the bar while guests were waiting to be seen/pay! But were very friendly and polite when serving and talking to customers.

Always lovely, never dissatisfied. We just keep going back! Excellent service too

After booking a table on the phone, we arrived to a table by the window in the corner as requested. A great menu choice and the food was delicious with friendly service. Lovely views too. Definitely come again!

We called in for a Sunday breakfast, C.the staff were friendly and efficient. The food could not be faulted. Will definitely repeat the visit and recommend it.

Must book if you want to eat on balcony overlooking Southampton Water. Eaten here a few times and food has always been good. Not cheap but well worth a visit. Very clean...

Nice meal ,nice view and nice staff. Don't be put off by outside

This place always makes my mum cross. The food is good but service always terrible, an issue every time we eat here, so we've given up.

WOW. The best breakfast I've ever had. Utterly superb. The waiting staff couldn't do enough for me. Superb views of Southampton Water. What other restaurant gives you these views. It'll be criminal when it's forced to close through Greed for flats to be built. Please come and visit this Goldmine of a Restaurant

Although I have reviewed this place before, every time I go I feel need to share my delight. The Staff, waterfront view, good food, location, free 2 hrs to park or I can walk it. We always hope to get window seat and we did. My friend was treating us. I had the board special hunters chicken, salad and Cajun wedges. My freind Fi had lasagne. Both excellent. All Staff lovely and always attentive. Especially Heidi. Hope this place is always there for Hythe diners.

Gone down hill of late, staff not so intentive, forgetting items ordered, as if they all know it's only for a short period before the lease is up!!.

This restaurant has a really good selection of dishes. Some were not suitable for me as I have an allergy to shellfish but there was still plenty to choose from.

As we’re not local, stumbling across this place led to finding a great little restaurant serving quality food which tasted delicious I highly recommend you try Seashells, we most definitely will visit again when in the area

Lovely tbone pork chop with absolutely fantastic crackling. Nice and polite staff. My friend liver dish was good as well. Will reccomend and be back when in the area

Fine dining on a budget? Yessir. The food was exquisite, the service excellent and it was fine value at around £35 a head with drinks. The food took a while to arrive - always a good sign.

Visiting friends in Hythe highly recommended, Friendly welcome staff, table by the window looking out to sea. Excellent choices on the menu, desserts. Meal hot, well presented. Choice of desserts. Stairs up to the restaurant, no lift.

I wasn’t happy with the happiness of the staff as we didn’t even get a smile from one of them, also a major downside was the glasses weren’t clean, and the fork I nearly used had left over mash on it which isn’t very hygienic for me or any customers that eat here. We was recommended this by the general public after asking where to go but wouldn’t recommend this to anyone else due to this Manor

Had a lunch at the Seashells, chose calves liver (pink) , there was three of us, another chose calves liver (well done) and Pork Cheeks. All mains were cooked to perfection including the vegetables. Beautiful jus , plentiful portion at reasonable prices. Booked a table by the window. Sat in corner, so we were by two windows, view was fantastic. Service was slightly slow, not that we were in a rush but after our meal , wanted to order dessert and had to go to the bar to order as had waited a while. All in all , rated 4.5 . Waiters all cheery and polite. Restroom was clean and hygienic. Definitely recommend a visit and I will definitely return.

It will be a great loss when we loose this fantastic place.🍺Still going great food brilliant staff.🍷🍷

Good food, with captivating views. We have visited here a couple of times - morning coffee and dinner, both times the place was buzzing. There is a good variance on the menu, fish, meat and vegetarian, all served hot and well. We have always booked.

Everything was lovely no complaints will hope to come again

Such a shame that the owners are selling to developers for flats. Lovely place to meet friends/family . Food and staff are lovely

Always a fantastic meal and service we have been going to Seashells for many years and nothing else compares so lucky to have this restaurant close by.

Good selection for vegans, great views of the Solent.

Nice food and the service was good

Had nice cappuccino. Nice view of the harbor. Refurbished and nice and clean

One of the best roast lamb I've ever had, great food, who ever was in that kitchen was on point, front of house were ok, they were more interested in talking to each other than giving the best service. Toilet were clean but old.

Very friendly friendly stuff, tasty food, reasonably priced and an absolutely awesome environment overlooking the sea.

Had breakfast on new years day, very nice.

Fantastic food, served by a friendly professional staff.

Beautiful meal, well presented with friendly professional staff.

Beautiful scenic view of the sea, lovely food so well cooked and presented and so tasty. Staff are very caring, lovely warm and cosy. Great family experience.

What a lovely Christmas dinner ! The gravy was especially delicious and it was one of the best Christmas meals I have had . The staff were so helpful and friendly and they were happy to adapt the menu for my problematic tooth , meaning I had trouble with anything crunchy !

Staff very pleasant and helpful. Food very good.

Seashells was recommended by a local shop owner, but the entrance looked very inauspicious! However we ventured in and went up to the first floor and were pleasantly surprised. We booked for dinner and went back later. The dinner was amazing. Delicious fish pie and braised pork cheeks. The staff were super, really friendly and lovely. I would highly recommend this place and it had a great atmosphere on a Friday night.

3 stars is all I can give as there is no faults about the food at all, the staff were very polite and helpful but very slow at taking our order and clearing between courses.

Came here with friends for a late lunch/early dinner and sat on the balcony overlooking the harbor and passing cruise ships. In cooler weather, there is plenty of good seating looking out through the wall windows. The staff was friendly and helpful. The menu was...

4 of us ate last week. The only fish on the menu (in a restaurant next to Southampton Water, was bass - sold out. Chose a cheap and cheerful item off lunch menu. Others had vegetables - well over cooked. As for the Ringwood bitter,...

Popped in for cheeky half was very pleasant inside, fantastic view of the solent from the huge window.

We were greeted pleasantly as soon as we entered and were ushered to our seat by the window overlooking Southampton Water. There are binoculars attached next to the windows so you can watch the vessels going by. The service was exemplary - prompt, friendly and...

Excellent service and lovely atmosphere. Great food at a sensible price. Very enjoyable.. good to be able to support a local business too.

What a fab restaurant, with great views, but above all the food is absolutely delicious. The staff were so friendly, warm and extremely courteous.

We have been here quite a bit over the last couple of years. Staff are always helpful and friendly. Food has always been excellent - I wouldn't call it "haute-cuisine" but better than traditional "pub food". The "specials" are always worth looking at. The view across Southampton Water makes this a "special" venue. Highly Recommended.

Apart from the great views over Southampton water and the worlds oldest running pier train, the staff both in front and behind, never fail to make dining here a great and easy thing to do. I love their English breakfast which never fails to fill...

Excellent t-bone pork chop. Good service.

Good food and good service at this restaurant. It also had a good location overlooking Southampton water.

The best place on the waterfront. Great food, great service stunning views. I would highly recommend. Best to book a table to make sure.

High quality food and service. Excellent value for money. Brilliant views over Southampton Water. Friendly staff

Brilliant service and Sunday lunch staff were very polite and helpful

I was staying nearby at Hythe Marina and decided to give this place another try after visiting quite a few years ago and remembering a fairly average experience. The decor was still exactly the same however I much preferred this experience and was glad that I decided to try it again. We were very fortunate to be seated by the window providing a fabulous view across Southampton water which was great to see the shipping activities Cruises, Ferries, Cargo Ships etc. The Fish Pie I had tasted fantastic and was nicely presented. The dessert (chocolate brownie) was also brilliant in flavour. Service was very professional and friendly and overall it had a nice atmosphere for a Friday evening. It is located on the second floor and can be missed if you don’t know what you are looking for and despite the slightly dated decor, the views, food and service is still worth a visit!

We always enjoy our time and meals here

Excellent food and drink. Highly recommended.

My friends and I went for an evening meal after booking a table the night before …Good job we did as it was full long before we had finished eating… I chose the fish pie with fresh veg and they chose pie of the day...

Lovely meal and view. Not very welcoming entrance that could be made more inviting Staff polite and attentive. Surprisingly busy on a Tuesday. Booking looks like it's recommended.

We had a lovely lunch at Seashells today,fab view,sun shining, and to top it all Sangria ,which is the best I have tasted in the uk,staff friendly and helpful.

Right on the waterfront though frontage could be missed. A flight of stairs leads to a lovely restaurant tastefully decorated to enhance the nautical scenes. Large windows look over a lovely balcony where meals can be eaten while taken in the lovely vista. The food...

Hadn't been in a while but another fabulous lunch in this gem of a place. Service and food both excellent, as usual, and the view is just lovely 👍

We had a fabulous meal at Seashells, the staff are so attentive could not fault anything, the food was absolutely fabulous will recommend them to anyone.

Thank you to all the staff at seashells this evening. Fabulous food, great service and a great camaraderie with the staff. Had a great time and cannot fault a thing!

Great views, great coffee and polite staff. Would go back again

Nice food freindly staff, outstanding view, over the water,

Everything about it was great. Good value, food, great view, nice stuff etc etc.

The food was good. Although I thought a little pricey for venue. We parked below at Waitrose as told we had 2 hours free parking there. I had to move car as we were there longer! We sat outside but were dismayed by dirty table. My daughter asked waiter to clean. He did but not well at all and missed where she was sitting!!! No serviettes brought with any course. We had to go inside and ask for pepper! Service was poor. Shame as food was good! Need to up customer service big time.

Lovely view & a breeze on the terrace at 32 degrees C 🔥 Great food recommended Crayfish Cibabata very tasty 😋 with chips!!

Lovely Food. Good old fashioned service. Nothing was too much trouble. Delicious seafood risotto 😋

Value for money certainly not, quality of food standard poor, even the chips mostly tiny bits of chips for £8.95 would have expected more, The glass still had lip marks round the rim of glass so not even clean! The chair was in a bad state obviously broken by someone heavy. I had to go and get a outside cushion to put on chair to sit on, I have been to all the cafes,restaurants in Hythe this has to the worse one! It's only the view across solent that was the best part of the restaurant. Can honestly say won't be returning more better cafes and restaurants close by. ☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️

Beautiful view, delicious food and attentive service. What more could you ask for. Our entire family loved their dinners and left feeling suitably full.

Super place great food great staff great views 10 mins walk from my gaffe worth a look....

Great find! Excellent food, good vegetarian options, helpful and friendly staff, superb terrace overlooking the Solent. Just the spot for dinner on a hot sunny day.

Loved the meal , staff were very pleasant

Other than the view . Older man serving was rude . Bread and olive oil like dough and cooking oil .Advertised ice coffee but didn't know what it was or how to make it . A large stone vase outside on decking full of cigarette butt's NICE . Like an 80s restaurant. They don't n have a clue. Shame as could be a great place with a view , such a waste .

We visited with friends. Excellent lunch

Lovely food. Very pleasant surroundings and outlook. Found by chance Service a bit slow. Would go again.

Lovely location with great view and good food