Seventhwave in Purbeck

Lovely café, serving very good restaurant-quality food. The people in the kitchen know what they're doing! One of our favourite places to eat in Swanage. Lunch is served 12pm until 3:30pm, can be worth eating a bit later to avoid the rush.

Amazing views, tasty food and drink and a beautiful setting in a clifftop castle. You can walk up the staircase to the Belvedere Terrace above for even more amazing views of the Jurassic Coast.

Great menu choices for vegans. Food well presented with friendly and efficient service. Dog friendly both inside and outside the cafe

We enjoyed the Fishcake, Scallops, local ham egg and chips and the Cheese and Ham Panini, all the dishes were fresh and tasty. Good friendly service and great views back towards Swanage.

Friendly and fabulous- only popped in for a cup of tea lovely staff and a beautiful setting - dog friendly too - my dog got a fresh bowl of water when we were served our tea 😁

Fantastic views. Superb fish and chips. Good value. Get there early or book though - every table taken by 1pm on a sunny April Monday.

Beautiful views from inside and outside the cafe. The food was hot and tasty, and staff very friendly/efficient. For me it ticks all the boxes for a great cafe. Well behaved dogs welcome too. Be warned though the car park has licence plate recognition whereby you pay at pay station when you are ready to leave. Just don’t forget!

This place has everything. Excellent drinks, food and views. Don’t visit Durlston without making a pit stop here. The fish cake is a meal not to be missed! Staff are super friendly and helpful and the menu caters for everyone.

Well we had another good lunch at the Seventh Wave. We booked a table as usual and it was ready for us when we arrived. I chose the large fish and chips again and it did not disappoint. The portion size seemed even bigger than last time and it was all cooked to perfection. The batter on the fish was particularly nice! My wife had the fish cake special which she thought to be also very nice. The food was hot and served on hot plates so it did not go cold too quickly. The service was excellent, quick and friendly, the food seemed to come within in minutes of ordering. All very nice and good value. What’s not to like.

We were disappointed with the fish cakes. Essentially they were potato, couldn’t detect fish. The spinach consisted of a dozen or so very wilted sorry looking leaves. And the dish was overpowered by a warm tartare sauce. Apart from the above the views are fabulous.

Lovely location with good food. If the Belvedere Room is open it is well worth climbing the spiral staircase for the view from this room.

Following a walk in Durlston Country Park, my partner and I decided to pop into the Seventh Wave Restaurant and Cafe for a quick hot drink. On entering the venue however, we observed and were enticed - both by the menu to actually sample some food. We are so glad that we did as the quality and taste of everything we ordered and ate was absolutely top notch!! The food we ordered was excellent, tasty, authentic and made to great standard. No frozen pre made food that you often encounter in cafes from this establishment!! All the ingredients in Seventh Wave's dishes were fresh, the portions a lovely good size and all the components of the dish were delicious. The value is excellent for what we had added to the lovely serving staff, my partner and I really enjoyed our experience at this establishment. In fact, we were so impressed, we actually made a point of returning the following day to have another meal.

We booked a table for three to have lunch on a Wednesday. We have eaten here many times before so knew what to expect. Good service and hot food is the order of the day here. The table was ready when we arrived and we ordered without delay. Two of us had the large fish and chips and it was better than ever. A large piece of battered fish with chips and peas and all nice and hot. Our other diner had one of the ‘specials’ of the day which was a chicken and leek pie. Lots of chicken, bacon and leek in the pie. It had a nice light pastry top. The accompanying vegetables were also very good, kale and carrots. Again it was all nice and hot. We ended the meal with three cappuccino coffees and yes again, nice and hot. There are a lot of restaurants that could do well to come here and see what this restaurant does well on a daily basis. They may learn something! So to sum up - good hot food and good service. I have no hesitation in awarding it 5 bubbles.

The service is second to none and the food is on your table almost before you've sat down at your table. Quality of food is outstanding and very reasonably priced. Fish and chips is the best I've had. Anywhere. Ever. You need to experience this place, it's well worth it.

I called in to the castle for breakfast and asked for a full English without beans. The meal turned up and looked good but the piece of sourdough toast was so small that I went to the counter and asked for another slice as I didn't have any beans. The waitress went into the kitchen and came back a couple of minutes later followed by an older person (who I later found out was the manageress) who told me with a snarl that "we don't do swap outs. It quite clearly states that on the menu but I can sell you a piece". I thought how mean. It wasn't as if I wanted another sausage, just a piece of toast in place of the beans. Just think what a little goodwill would have achieved instead of me spreading the word of poor customer service !! And while mentioning sausages, they are rubbish. Everything else appeared to be good quality but when you are paying top dollar, you would expect to have a local sausage !!

Amazing views in a beautiful historic building. The food tasted very much home made, tasty fish cakes with a delicious warm tartare sauce. Fresh sardines with a chimmichurri sauce. They had good gluten free option also. Wine was good value.

This is a great place to stop off and refuel. Offer gluten free dishes so that is always a bonus when Thai all you can eat. Staff very helpful in ensuring the meal was gf. Had the meat of the day from the specials board, very tasty!

The restaurant is within Durlston Castle.There is easy access on the flat and a lift if required to other levels.The staff are pleasant but very strict on ordering times for food i.e breakfast is until 11.15 precise and ordering lunch is not till 12 noon.you cannot order lunch even 5 minutes before.Dogs are allowed in the restaurant which has inside and outside seating.We had the small fish and chips and they were very hot and delicious.Downside is that the toilets are below the restaurant where there are steep winding stone steps to them or there is a one floor lift.Toilets are ultra clean models in and ancient castle.

Wonderful place, views, the staff are amazing and the food is always lovely. We both enjoyed the full english breakfast and mine the gluten free! Wow! The best gluten free breakfast! Thank you very much team seventh wave x

We visited Durlston Country Park today to enjoy a nice walk and enjoy the views. We decided to have a coffee before we set off walking, but sadly our experience in the cafe completely ruined the day. Ordered two hot drinks and cake, but then made the fatal mistake of having them in takeaway cups thinking it would be easier and safer due to the cafe being packed with children. Once sat down with our drinks and cake a very rude member of staff came over to inform us that we shouldn’t be sat in the cafe area because we had chosen to have our order in a takeaway cup. She told us we would have to move if other customers wanted to use the table and there was nowhere else to put them! Well of course half way through our order, which wasn’t any less in price for a takeaway cup, she came over and told us we needed to move. My husband told her we would have a proper cup instead to put our drinks into at which point she told us we couldn’t and had to move. When I asked why we needed to move when we were paying customers who had paid the same as everyone else she told me it was “policy”. I checked the website and found that the picnic tables she was telling us to move to are for customers who bring their own food and drink. When I pointed this out and asked where the sign was that made clear couldn’t sit there because we had food purchased from the cafe, she told me there wasn’t one but that they are busy. To make matters worse this lady was the manager! While the place is lovely, the very rude woman who made a complete show of us in front of all the other customers, completely let it down. Even the couple at the table next to us were completely shocked by her behaviour. We will never ever return to cafe again, I was so embarrassed and made to feel like I was doing something wrong when we were paying customers like everyone else sat at a table.

Service: unbelievably fast. Food: excellent. You have to try the fish and chips (best I've ever had, anywhere).

The views from the cafe are gorgeous. The cafe itself is clean and staff friendly enough. But we felt it was expensive and the food menu extremely limited. We had a panini, which was below par. The cream tea was better value.

Lazy offerings. Limited ice creams. Coke served in a small glass with no ice offered (on a hot day). Food over priced for what you receive. Expensive sandwiches in shop bought sliced bread! Outside seating area very tired. Staff weren’t particularly friendly. Would not return...

5 star for views 3 star for food as just didn't have quite live up to the pictures. Pancakes were like cheap supermarket Scotch pancakes which was disappointing for friends and my gf breakfast was ok but just lacking in flavour for some reason. Apart...

Had a very enjoyable family lunch here yesterday. The views are stunning and the staff very welcoming. Portions are not huge but the food is very tasty. We enjoyed fish cakes, Brie and cranberry panini and a warm winter salad. Service was excellent. A lovely...

Great location in stunning Durlston Country Park- great restaurant serving a variety of food with wonderful sea views. Best to book at busy times. Enjoyed a lovely lunch with excellent customer service from the staff. Well worth a visit.

Lunch very tasty and value for money. Freshly cooked food - white bait , triple cooked chips and fresh salad! Staff polite and friendly- coffee and hot choc really tasty. We will definately eat here again before returning to London at the end of this...

6 of us visited the castle for coffee this a.m. The coffees, lattes were very weak. 2 of us decided on milkshakes, they really were just weakly flavoured milk at an extortionate price. Mine was only half full, the rest being froth. When I asked...

Excellent cooked breakfast with quality ingredients, wonderful views and exceptionally friendly staff.

My husband and I visited the cafe with our two dogs after an impromptu walk around the castle grounds. We were made to feel incredibly welcome (which is unusual because I use a wheelchair and have the dogs). The food was really lovely and my...

Enjoyed a roast for lunch which we pre-booked before a walk around Durlston. We were warmly welcomed and because the web site was up to date we knew that the roast lunch was back on the menu. Lovely relaxed ambience and our dog happily lay...

Best fish and chips anywhere, ever. Unbelievably fast service, lovely, friendly staff. What's not to like? Oh, nice view too.

There’s something for everyone, whether you are gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian or a omnivore the menu is varied but not extensive but the food is good, the portions reasonable and the price is right, esp. with beautiful coastal views when seated outdoors and airy bright indoor...

Walked along the lovely coastal path past Durlston on a breezy crisp January day. I remember from our last visit that the cafe is always busy so we pre-booked lunch. Nice menu, we had home made mushroom and tarragon soup with brie and bacon panini....

Couldn't have found a better place to fill our "gluten free fish and chips while on holiday" gap. The non gf was excellent too. The person who took the order totally understood which is always reassuring for a Coeliac. Seemingly full of locals which is...

I have been here for just a coffee, good and a wedding, every time it’s been a wonderful visit. The food is excellent and the views are amazing.

Ian and team were extremely accommodating and patient in turning our ideas and wants into reality for a perfect wedding reception making a perfect end to the day. All the guests commented on the excellent presentation and quality of the food.

Pasamos aquí y pensamos que el restaurante parecía muy acogedor. El menú loked atractivo. Una selección de aperitivos, platos y postres de pescado. Todo fresco y casero. El personal era amable y siguió siendo optimista y profesional en lo que fue un momento muy concurrida. volveré a tener una cena muy pronto.

Nos fuimos el viernes por la noche para celebrar nuestro aniversario de boda, así que espero algo especial. no nos decepcionó. La ubicación en Durlston Castillo es única y las vistas increíbles. La comida era excelente y a un precio muy razonable. El personal fue excepcional, muy profesional y amable. recomendaríamos!

he comido allí dos veces en la última semana; una vez para el almuerzo y una vez para cenar el 21 de junio con camarera servicio. En ambas ocasiones la comida era muy buena, pero en particular para la cena. Las camareras que sirven en la cena era encantador y muy atento, dando un excelente servicio. Sin duda volvería si estaba en la zona y se lo recomendaría a mis amigos.

Paré aquí después caminata costera. Creo que se estaban recuperando de un almuerzo agitado y el personal parecía bajo presión pero como servicio se retrasaba no afectados por eso. Nos liaron nuestra orden ( !) y la chica que nos sirvieron en el mostrador fue muy paciente y amable con nosotros. Nos sentamos y nuestra comida llegó rápidamente. ¡Qué delicia - teníamos Labrador con Blue Vinney, pan, encurtidos y Apple y queso de cabra y piñones apilable encantadora calidad y bien presentada. seguimos con un pedacito de Bakewell y un delicioso café tarta casera. No puedo esperar para volver y probar su cena de 3 platos.

Visitamos aquí durante un paseo hace unos años antes de los "mejoras". En el momento en que nos sentamos tener preciosa casa tartas caseras y té servido por el personal amistoso y relajante, unas magníficas vistas de la costa. Por lo que pensamos que un gran plan es tomar nuestros visitantes americanos en el mismo paseo costero y llamar a la hora de comer. ¡Qué error! El edificio parece haber sido renovado para que sea tan complicado como sea posible para encontrar algo. parece que han tomado ninguna cuenta de la magnífica vista al mar y el restaurante construido al otro lado! No pudimos encontrar un área para sentarse al aire libre pero quizás era sólo a nosotros. El personal era claramente totalmente destacó y no daba abasto con la cantidad de visitantes. Fuimos a pedir comida y nos dijeron que era por lo menos 45 minutos esperar. Después de escuchar a otras personas que habían estado esperando más de una hora que decidimos tener bebidas frías. £8 por dos pequeñas cervezas de barril parecía excesivo para mí. Todas las mesas alrededor de nosotros nos decía que tenían que esperar mucho tiempo. Quizás un mal día, pero el lugar no parecía estar funcionando bien.

velada muy agradable de la familia en la primera noche del restaurante de la nueva temporada. Buena relación calidad-precio menú fijo con una buena variedad de opciones, incluyendo pescado que estaba claramente fresco, y numerosas porciones. Además le dará la bienvenida a la variedad de restaurantes en Swanage, mucho mejor por las magníficas vistas desde el castillo. El servicio es amable y eficiente.

The staff were very friendly and efficient, they were not fazed by being asked for a vegan variation and offered two choices. My meat eating partner was very pleased with the burger. The views are fantastic !

Superb cakes and stunning location-But the restaurant spoilt by the disorganised service flow- Either the food display needs re-siting or the cake display. Would love the recipe for the orange polenta cake

Superb food at good prices. Stunning views. All enhanced by excellent service from Poppy with a lovely smile. Would go every week, but it is a long way from where we live in France ! Robin E - Monflanquin, France

Fuimos aquí el sábado 20 de abril, nos apetecía un té de crema, mi amigo quería un pan tostado teacake, en 4,10 pm nos dijeron que ya no sirve comida! aunque, todos los menús eran todavía, y creo que no cierran hasta las 5.00 pm, para que sea peor, durante un café, uno de los empleados caminamos por con un pan tostado teacake y patatas!

As recent new dog owners it can be frustrating finding dog friendly venues, particularly eateries. This is it! Panoramic views with outside balcony. An amazing environment with lovely natural interior light, thoughtful decoration and glass panels listing names of growing things. From what looked like a really good menu we all had the soup, an interesting mix of squash and goats cheese. Really needed a more seasoning and tasted a bit 'earthy' Warm Ciabatta didn't suit me, so I was offered bread and was a bit disappointed as it was processed, white sliced! Really wished I has selected the Potted Mackerel. Service was friendly and relaxed and we will definitely return to sample the menu more widely.

I went here with a group the service was very good I ordered the Linguine which was lovely and very filling, the only thing I would say I didn't really feel like that much and could of done with a sandwich but I didn't see that option. But will be going back!

we ate here Easter sunday one of us had the roast lamb the other sprats and chips. apart from the fact that you order and pay for food at the bar the service and staff were lovely and it was an enjoyable experience the quality of the food was better than we had expected and good size portions. we had lemon tart and lime sorbet for pudding a delicious deliectable treat

We had originally planned to have dinner back in February, but due to circumstance ended up for Easter Sunday lunch. My husband had lemon sole whilst I had grilled pepper with couscous and salad. Both meals were delicious, the staff really friendly and the views fabulous. To be able to have a walk after the meal on the beautiful Jurassic Coast is definitely a winner!

4of us went here for lunch after reading reviews on trip advisor and we were not disappointed. The staff are really friendly and the food was good. It was a very cold blustery day so couldnt sit outside unfortunately but the views were fabulous nonetheless. We had two small, well behaved dogs with us and they were allowed in which , for us, is a bonus because we didnt want to leave them in the car.

This is our 4th visit as a walking club to visit the Seventh Wave with 18 of us to look after,once again 5 star servive excellent food all delivered by our 2 lovely waitresses,Jodie and Poppy who as always gave us a friendly warm welcome.I would recommend this venue to anyone, Top notch, we will be back.Many thank team!.

Booked lunch for 4 and a table with one of the best view had been reserved for us.One of our group was a Celiac and they loved the gluten free options.We will be back for more.

Such a well designed bistro gives you a sense of luxury just sitting and drinking a cup of coffee. Small but well thought out menu of salad baguettes etc and a quality fish menu

Fab new venue Mother's Day outing.....shame weather cold so. Not able to walk far but welcoming charming staff and good value for money .....keep it goings....only criticism plates needed warming!!!

Visited here on Mothers day. The weather was less than perfect, but the views still stunning.The food was excellent....mother had the roast (traditional) and I had some fresh (whole) flounder (line caught in the very clean local waters).....very fresh and very goodDesserts were also wonderful and the coffees complimented the meal.I note on a previous post about access to the toilets for the disabled....not a problem as there is a toilet in the gift shop area on a level with the entrance and the restaurant.This is a place where you can have some very good food (and wine) or a snack after a long walk on the glorious coast path.When we are in the area with better weather, we will revisit and ask for a table on the terrace. Look at the picture!!!Thanks to the staff for the service

The Seventh Wave cafe and restaurant is exactly what you need if you've climbed up from Swanage, or trekked along the cliff pathway. A good variety of reasonably priced food is available, with pleasant staff. Note for disabled - the toilets are a bit of an "adventure" - recommend you investigate before "parking up" in the restaurant. The adjacent visitor centre is excellent, and there are lifts available.

Popped in to Seventh Wave after a long walk along the coast. Nice welcome. We didn't realise our walking boots were still muddy until it was time to leave but they didn't mind. We had a nice cream tea: 2 fruit scones each, plenty of cream and jam and a big pot of tea. Perfect. We'll be back.

Went on the recommendation of friend... But the coffee tasted of water and the cake was dry... oh and glace cherries went out of fashion in cake over ten years ago!my main bug bear was the staff they wouldn't know customer service if it bit them on the bum, they were to busy chatting with each other and looking down their noses at the customers, I think the problem was so many staff on duty and not enough to do! Lol

We have visited this lovely contemporary restaurant a few times now and have always experienced good service and food.The staff are extremely curteous and efficient, and the menu offers something for everyone.A kids menu is available with the usual beans and sausages etc. for only £4 with the option to add an ice cream and drink at £1 each.Prices are reasonable for the standard of food although not the cheapest.We both had the beer battered fish and chips which was delicious with succulent fish in a crispy light batter!The surroundings are stunning with views to Old Harry Rocks from the side windows and out across the sea to the Isle of Wight from the terrace.My only slight concern is that in the Summer they may need to get another till going so they can process the many orders they will have coming in!Well done guys just goes to show you can offer good food at sensible prices.Will definitely be coming back.

New staff, new menu, new prices BUT same magic. I was very pleased to visit the restaurant on Saturday with my son, and under not so happy circumstances today for the gathering after a funeral... but on both occasions, the experience was very positive...AND they've got a team with "Oomph!"+ "Spark!" - I've also reviewed this identically under "Durlston Country Park" because the Cafe is an important part of the whole Durlston Park experience. Interestingly, the parking was cheaper than I expects (£2 during the week at the time of going to press, and you can get some of that back if you spend over £20 in the restaurant). It really is a great place for all the family. The restaurant even welcomes dogs... (though I guess that's a mixed blessing!!!)

Found this place today, to my disgrace having lived in the area for 17 years. What a find! The food is great and the views are simply outstanding. A really clean, well presented modernised place atop a cliff, that on a cold clear day is a must to visit, even if you just grab a coffee. One to store away and take a trip to Durlston Park if you are any way near Swanage. Just special!

spent a couple of days in Swanage, Dorset, walking the wonderful coastline. our first afternoon was raining, cold and very grey, however, wrapped up against the weather, we enjoyed the usual walk round the Country Park and headed for much needed refreshment at Durlston Castle. we knew that the whole place had been revamped but WHAT A SURPRISE!! it is all smashing, well worth a visit, and the new restaurant 'seventhwave' is a real treat. beautiful setting, lovely decor, comfortable seating, and WONDERFUL cakes - and they did not mind our muddy boots! we only had tea & cakes there but the menu looks really good, they use locally-caught fish and open in the evenings once the weather improves, and the prices looked reasonable. in the summer they have a sandwich and ice-cream kiosk outside. we were impressed by the staff, by their welcome and their enthusiasm for what they are doing there - it is a fantastic setting and we will certainly go back!

We stopped in while walking the coastal path, and were pleasantly surprised to find such a lovely spot with such great views. The lady at the till was a bit abrupt, but the food was good, simple café food, and very welcome.They do private functions, and it must be a fantastic location for an evening do.

We went to durlston castle at swanage recently and ate at seventh wave restaurant..the ambience was chilled,the staff were attentive and friendly..we sampled the homemade fishcake from the specials board,it was to die for!.. my partner had triple cooked chips with hand carved ham and eggs..she said it was delicious..the restaurant has a beautiful decor,very modern with a twist...engraved panels depicting Latin names for plants and shrubs,,it has amazing views overlooking the Jurassic coast..we will definitely return and we would like to say a big thanks to leanne that served us,she was lovely..keep up the good work.

WOW - Visited this recently, and it has everything!The setting is beautiful - Durlston castle in swanange. The walls of the restaurant are covered with glass panels that have english and latin names of all the species found there. My 10yr daughter loved walking the 'timeline' on the way to the castle (hard to explain, but well worth doing!)The food was freshly cooked to order and they told me that the ingredients were sourced locally. I had the seafood pasta, which was full of prawns and flaked fish. My daughter had the burger, which she said was the best she had ever tasted (and now wants me to try and make tripple cooked chips!! - help!!!)The staff were really friendly and helpful and make the whole visit a pleasure (and the prices weren't too bad either!)Will be definately making a return visit or two!

At durlston castle today,despite the rain,we found seventh wave restaurant/cafe..we were served by a lovely attentive waitress called leanne..she made us feel very welcome..our lunch of handmade fishcake with poached egg and hollandaise sauce was to die for..so yummy..so fresh..we finished with coffee,hot chocolate,..we were too full to try the selection of delicious cakes..we noticed there were other fantastic fish dishes on the specials board,i.e. Fillet of salmon and whole black bream...they also offered moules,homemade soup with rustic roll,seafood linguini,scallops with chorizo..we cant wait to dine there again..the decor is beautiful,setting is awesome,views from the window are breathtaking,food is fantastic..they have certainly gone the extra mile..long may they continue..

Excellent local produce. Rexcomend the mussels or fish and chips. Great washed down with local Joes cider. Dogs allowed in parts of the restaurant. Very helpful staff.

A lovely cafe/restaurant. Upmarket food, served well and by nice staff. Kids food available, but also some very nice fish. My only complaint was that the main door was left open and it was a bit cold, which was a shame when we had come in to warm up!

I am the organizer of a local walking group near Poole and we have to date in the last 12 months used this superb venue 3 times with excellent service and food provided by Ian, and supported by the lovely Liame and her efficient and friendly co-waitresses.On each occasion the service,food and promptness serving up to 18 of my fellow members was without fault, we always recieve a warm welcome and we will be making a return visit in the spring with a full compliment of walkers.Ticks all the right boxes!!

I had a rump steak with fresh veg and my wife had a lemon sole. my steak was cooked just how i like it. And my wife actually said the fish was good as well ( whoopee happy days )many thanks to all the staff for making it a very pleasant experience. see you again soon

Stopped at this restaurant for a coffee and decided to have lunch. What a pleasant surprise we had.I had sea bass at a very reasonable price. (£11.95) For two fillets of fish, fresh veg and a lovely glass of wine included in the price. I have paid more for the same meal elsewhere. In the not to distant future you will need to book to eat here. It will be very popular when word gets out.

As frequent visitors to Swanage over the years,we went for Christmas break this year and decided to have a look at the refurbished Durlston Castle where we had coffee and cake on a wet Boxing Day.Both were excellent and served by friendly staff who chatted with us and brought us up to date with the changes.Most impressed.We wiil return on a summers day so that we can have lunch and drink in the sea view from the roof area

we had a really great good value lunch on christmas eve.Delicious fresh sea bream perfectly served and cooked.extremely good value - perfect before or after a long walk.

With son and family visiting us for Christmas we decided to return to Durleston Castle as we had such a great time there in the summer. The weather was bright winter sunshine and the sea was almost a blinding, sparkling blue - Swanage at it's very best. There is so much to see and do at Durleston Castle, we visited the globe, the caves, the exhibition and every interactive attraction possible (granddaughter was bowled over with the Rock Room and it's spotlights which illustrated everything found along the Jurassic coastline). Then with tummies rumbling we headed for the SeventhWave restaurant where hubby and I had enjoyed a delicious fish meal sitting outside in the sun on our last visit. The setting is perfect, the view was mind-blowingly gorgeous and we could see the Isle if Wight very clearly. The menu was extensive and very desirable but as we were going out to dinner later we chose simple dishes this time. Granddaughter (aged ten) had a simple bowl of chips whilst we girls had the most perfectly cooked and presented Foccaccia I've ever eaten. The men chose Ham, Egg and Chips (beautifully presented although a slight criticism would be that the thick slice of succulent, home cooked ham was just out of the refrigerator which was a shame - a quick flash in the pan both sides would have made a big difference). The poor car driver couldn't partake in the delicious Sauvignon Blanc that we enjoyed, but he loved his cup of English Tea. On the way home, chatting to my granddaughter about the day and what we'd seen and done, I asked her what was the best thing about her first day in England. Her answer was immediate - the chips! She absolutely raved about them and said they were the best in the world, much bigger and miles crispier and not as straight and boring as the ones she gets at home in Australia. Well done Seventhwave restaurant, you made a little girl's day - and isn't it wonderful to know that your chips knock spots off Aussie chips!

We ate up at Seventh Wave,just two of us and had a lovely homemade soup of tomato and basil served with crusty warm bread.We also had a prawn cocktail to share with dressing on the side to save afew calories.Who am I kidding.?we saw some lovely lunches being served so rang round and five of us went up a couple of days later.Itvwas a wonderful sunny crisp ,cold day and the views were wonderful.we all sampled the fresh fish ,plaice and also fish and chips.Really beautifully cooked and served attentively.we were actually very full but I managed to persuade our friends to sample the choc brownie and the coconut slice that as everyone was really full I was able to take more than half back home for later! Result!really enjoy a ble company and good food.great eh?

We had an evening meal here in November and it just didn't quite live up to expectations. The staff were polite but missed a few things and it was hard to get their attention sometimes! The food was good but too expensive for what you get I'm afraid. I prefer smaller portions but this was too small. I think maybe lunch during the day with the views would make it more worth the trip, otherwise it's a bit lacking in atmosphere.

Had a fantastic experience with views second to none . Sara our waitress was so attentive and the new £20.12 menu was well worth it.Well done

A truly outstanding fish restaurant. Incredibly fresh lemon sole with a free glass of wine (an excellent and generous Sauvignon) for £11.50 was excellent value. Cooked to perfection by staff who genuinely care. In a world where every dismal food outlet in the UK claims to have staff who are ‘passionate about food’ it comes as a refreshing surprise to eat at a place where this is actually true! Spoke to the boss who described their commitment to ethically sourced local fish. Seventh Wave have gone into this in detail and really take it seriously. Hugh Fernley W should beat a path to their door!Oh, and by the way, Seventh Wave has one of the best sea views in Europe.

This restaurant is in Durlston Castle which is a lovely spot. The food is a little pretentious and tends to be quite expensive when compared to other optional places in Swanage. Lunch is okay (but don't have the "ploughmans" as they are very mean with the portions- ham OR cheese!) but you ought to book as it gets quite busy. Expect to spend around £15 for an average lunch.

Four us went here 'by accident' for lunch - the restaurant we first went to had gone onto winter hours and only opened in the evenings. We were (pleasantly) surprised to see it nearly full and were afraid we wouldn't get a table, but the Boss man immediately cleared some paperwork from the table where he was having a meeting to make room for us. Pleased to say that the food was as good, or better, than our first visit nearly a year ago. My crab linguini (from the specials) was fantastic, and my wife was delighted with her sole fillets. Our friends had fish and chips and a burger, and they were very happy with theirs. The staff were really pleasant and helpful, and considering that the place was virtually full the wait for the food wasn't too long. We had an interesting chat with the Boss, who apparently is still struggling to overcome various hurdles as he tries to set up a small unit outside the castle, to provide simple snacks and drinks for park visitors who don't want more substantial food indoors. This something that lots of people want, and that he wants to provide, but it's not that simple ...Overall our experience was as good as, or better than, our first visit, as the systems have bedded in and staff are more experienced.

Not really a restaurant as you have to queue at the bar to order. Caters for tourists and walkers. Had a steak burger with chutney and chips, which was excellent. My sone had the kiddies pasta, which looked a bit watery, but he loved it. The children's fish a nod ships was delicious, really fresh fish, which they keep in a case in the dinning area.I had a pint of locally brewed beer, who's name I can't remember, it was awesome!You have to pay and display in the car park.

We recently had a lovely meal at Seventh Wave restaurant. The restaurant is located in Durlston Castle which has been recently refurbished to a high standard. We were particularly impressed with the walls inside the restaurant which are covered in glass with inscriptions of all the thousands of plants & animals that have been found at Durlston Country park - something we have never seen anywhere before. Worth a visit if you are looking for somewhere a bit different. Great views across Swanage and beyond in the daytime.

We booked well in advance and had a table set for lunch at the Castle. This went perfectly. Good food! Especially the mushroom pancakes that I had.. Durlston is just one of our favourite places for walks and now the restaurant is added to the pleasure. If you forget to pay at the car park they put a polite reminder on the windscreen. The gallery space is well used for exhibitions.

My partner and I hadn't visited Durlston castle since it had been refurbished and we were pleasantly surprised at how well it was finished. We both like fish and had lemon sole served on new potatoes and runner beans. It was excellent. There were no deserts but the proprietor agreed to warm up some Dorset apple cake and serve with ice cream. Again delicious. The bill with 2 gasses of wine came to under £40 for the two of us. The car park machine was broken so I couldn't claim a refund of the parking ticket from the restaurant! The terraces have fantastic views and I can imagine during the summer it is wonderful. Service was fast from the young staff. When we visit again we will book a table with a good view and check what fish is available to order.

The setting of this restaurant is the best in Swanage. The views are fabulous and it's also a really nice walk up there from Swanage (if you're not wearing heels!) The three course menu is really good value and although there is not a massive choice on the menu it didn't make the decision any easier as it all looked delicious. The starter was just the right size portion for me as I always like a starter that makes me want to eat more and doesn't fill me up, the main was yummy too. I was then too full for pudding but had a liqueur coffee instead which ended the meal perfectly. The service was great and the icing on the cake for me was that we were booked a taxi home that was courtesy of the restaurant, what a great idea!

Refurbished Durlston Castle beautifully done. (Not a real castle but Victorian gentleman's residence) Great views fron terraces. Work done to exceptional standard. Do go to have a look around. Restaurant has to be all things to all men. Breakfast things until 11.30 am. Teas & coffees all day. Lunch menu Panninis to expensive mains. She had crab linguine for lunch & thought it was excellent. I had small fish & chips & had worst hard chips I have ever eaten & believe me in 66 years I have eaten a lot of chips. The menu tends towards the fussy & pretensious & I am not sure chefy is quite up to it. Bit of a dark location for dinner in winter evenings. Do go along & try something . Interesting walks all around. Take lots of change for expensive car park. (refunded by restaurant if you spend £20)

The walk to the restaurant was an excellent start to a lovely evening. The locally caught fish dishes had lots of flavour. I'm pleased I chose the mussels as a starter because there were plenty, unfortunately my wife's starter of fish cakes looked tiny.The plaice for a main course had fennel with it - must try this at home.Staf were brilliant - friendly, quick and helpful.It might cost more than the legion for a pint, but look at the surroundings and you can see why - well worth the extra cost if it keeps away moaning baby boomers who expect something for nothing.

I was fortunate to be treated to a birthday meal here, my first visit since Durlston Castle has been expertly restored as part of the Jurassic Coast experience. The dining room is located to give sea views and at night the lights of Bournemouth twinkle in the distance. The walls are furnished with illuminated panels of the thousands of species to be found in Durlston Country Park. The menu was not large (I think usually a good sign) with local fish well represented, as well as meat and other dishes. My starter of mushrooms with a tarragon sauce on brioche, with a poached egg was perfectly balanced for flavour. For main course I had honey-glazed pork steak which was delicious. To finish I had triple chocolate mousse, which suited my sweet tooth, but might be too sweet for some. The price was £20.50 and that included the taxi ride (just a few minutes) back into Swanage. If you approach the castle from the car park, go through the geological time walk, each stride represents 25 million years, so you'll have worked up quite an appetite - it's not far really. Well worth visiting for the setting, the delicious food and good service.

If you are in Swanage don't miss this restaurant as the location, view and interior are stunning. We have been here many times and always found the service very good. The fish dishes are very good perhaps slightly pricey but you are paying for the atmosphere and breath taking views. In Summer lunch on the terrace with 360 view of beautiful coast is a must!

I recently got married in Swanage and our wedding breakfast and evening party were held at Durlston Castle. We had our sit-down meal in the Restaurant 'Seventh Wave' and our party in the Gallery downstairs.The food was absolutely superb and they catered for everyone's needs. The staff were warm, welcoming, friendly, helpful and when asked to do something or find something out, did it straight away, espeically Jodie and Matt. James, the Restaurant Manager not only managed the resutaurant brilliantly but also agreed to announce us into the Restaurant which was really nice. Marc the chef did an amazing job of creating the dishes we had discussed and everyone said how wonderful the food was.The evening party matched the excellent service we received during the day. A friend went out of her way to say "I asked for Rose Wine but the barman said he only had Red or White, then about 10 minutes later he came and found me sitting with friends and said "Madam, I now have a rose wine behind the bar for you". She said he went above and beyond.We were very lucky with the weather and had a fantastic day. The venue is second-to-none and the wedding photos prove this. Fantastic Castle, even better views, Brilliant service, delicious food... Couldn't have had a better day... AND they give us a card and a bottle of Champers as a wedding gift. Thank you Durlston, it was a fantastic day.

This restuarant is first class the meal we had was cooked to perfection and the Staff were all so helpful, We would recommend anyone to eat there.

Whilst spending a wonderful holiday in Swanage on the Dorset coast we decided to try the newly refurbished restaurant Seventhwave which is in Durlston Castle.The castle has been totally renovated and is wonderful. The restaurant is very tastefully furnished and the staff are very polite.A new menu was offered on the night we went and it was a three course meal for a fixed price of £20.12. The choices were good although limitedThe food was beautifully cooked but the portions were tiny. They brought us complimentary bread with the starters but I had to ask for more as the portion was so small. I had crab and crayfish fish cakes for my starter and they were minute but lovely. My husbands starter was much better- mushroom with a poached egg. Guess I just chose the wrong thingThe other problem we had was finding the telephone number to book a table. We made a special journey up to Durlston to get the tel number but there was nowhere outside where it was displayed I had to use my mobile phone to get the number and it cost a fortune.However having said all that it was still a lovely meal and the ambiance was good I just had to fill up with cheese and biscuits when I got back to our holiday accomodation..

I love Durlston Castle & was eager to try this place. We walked the Coastal path having skipped elevenses so arrived around 1.15 hungry and thirsty.The place was busy but very disorganised. Seat yourself is fine on a slow day but it wasn't suitable on this weekend lunchtime.We waited 15 minutes outside for a table then ordered afternoon tea for two. Got two pots of tea and waited for the food. 35 minutes later my husband went back inside to ask where our food was. Ok he got an apology and more tea but then we got food we had no cutlery or plates! Apparently we were supposed to pick those up inside but nobody told us.Really disappointing, expensive too so not surprised locals are giving it a miss.

Short break in September 2012 walking along cliffs, stumbled on the castle for lunch. It was an exciting find! Perfect fish & chips, amazing burgers, wondrous cream teas! So good even though we were only on a short break we came back the next day and did it all again. Helpful staff, great venue, indoors or outdoors. If you're visiting Swanage or thereabouts you must go to Seventh Wave in Durslron Castle - you won't be disappointed.

A fairly late review - we ate here in January an dit is now September. However, it was memorable enough to add a review - really good food in an excellent location. This was out of season, and we were surprised that they were open in the evening, but were not at all disapointed.Seeing the other reviews it seems they have kept things going well through the summer - we will certainly be going back....and the newly refurbished castle site is amazing. If you went here in previous years and were disapointed try again now and you will be impressed

My wife and I went to the Seventhwave restaurant at Durlston Castle for a special meal to celebrate my wife's birthday. We went with some trepidation, as we had read other reports, but we often have drinks there and think it is lovely.I reserved a table with a scenic view (it looks over Peveril Point in Swanage) and we selected our meals from the limited fixed menu (with daily special fish dishes).The food was beautifully served on wooden and glass plates/ dishes and was some of the most delicious we have enjoyed for some time. We both had the rump steaks and thought they were by far the best tasting ones around. Not sure what makes Thrice- cooked chips special, but they were also excellent.For dessert, we both chose Eton Mess, which came with a separate home-cooked meringue sitting on top. Slightly different, but superb!For £20.12 each (plus drinks), we couldn't think of anywhere that could match it! We'll definitely be going there again.

Met friends here for lunch. Lovely setting and all our meals were very enjoyable. The organic salmon and cod were cooked beautifully, and both dishes were accompanied by fresh leaves and tasty lyonesse potatoes. The Greek salad and fish and chips were also said to be very good. Portions were not overly large, but for us that was good. Huge platefuls we find off putting and often quality can be sacrificed for quantity. The service was friendly and the wait for the food was only that to be expected if food is freshly prepared.

The food & staff were very good, although a little pricey - you get what you pay for.. Mmm Om nom, nom