The Fat Badger in West Dorset

Secondhand smoke from patio area stinking out main room. Far to noisy with barking dogs and screaming out if control children running around. Slow service. Staff with long hair not properly tied back . Male server picking nails in view. Female staff seem sucking fingers. So poor hygiene lots jewelery on display on staff.staff struggling to find tables for orders. Arrived at 6 and was still waiting for food at 7.15 food was big portions but not great. gluten allergy question was not followed up . Staff spent all time chating and no customer engagment. Will not be recommending or going back. Stuffed baby badger on entry desk was quite disturbing to see prefer my badgers alive. Seating is hard wooden chairs.

What a great find 😄 We found this by chance when searching for restaurants that were local to our caravan site. We booked for a table of 11, majority of the group went for the carvery option which was 10/10 lots of meat choices (Lamb, Pork and Turkey) the chef was generous with portions and couldn't have been more helpful. There was stuffing, cauliflowercheese, roasted veg and Yorkshire puddings! The other members of the group went for menu options which were just as tasty. The food was served promptly and hot and the staff were very attentive. The prices were reasonable and fair for the quality of food! If by chance we are ever back in Weymouth it will be at the top of our list of places to visit. It was a busy Sunday lunch so recommend booking. Thank you too all the Fat Badger team 💕

Great views and service. Good selection of beers/ciders. Food was average.

Great views from this location. Service is good.

Great food.great staff.great views.what more can you ask for.

Great place to eat lunch and take in the view. Gluten free options.

This was an ace place. The food was devine and the staff were fun and the views were epic. Must not miss.

Was lat weekend and I was very treat bead . Service is a big disappointment 👎👎👎👎👎 Food is not a big deal normal Overall nothing special

A lovely place to sit outside and enjoy the views over the Wyke. Staff were very friendly and the food was nice. You don't have to be staying at the caravan park to eat there. A place to return to for sure.

Great views, great staff, really enjoyed our carvery! The garden area is very nice, you might even see some alpacas! Well worth the price!

Lovely venue beautiful views. Excellent food

This is a little gem of a restaurant.its set in beautiful surroundings. The service is very good. Would definitely recommend.

Both of us were violently ill after eating the Sunday carvery there on Sunday. Normaly the food, service, and atmosphere are excellent.

My Wife and I popped in here for a quick lunch and were blown away with the quality of food and service. We definitly weren't expecting the flavours of food to resonate like they did. We had the Calamari and the 6oz Steak Burger and can't reccomend it enough. We have visited here before but the chef on this visit in particular has blown us away.

Went only popped in for a swift half, but the Sunday lunches looked very good indeed. Lovely views over Chesil beach and a very popular location. Would suggest to book ahead if planning to eat in.

Just a cpl of coffees today - first visit - staff friendly, dog friendly and the views superb. Carvery looks scrumptious - next time!

Beautiful View of Chesil beach & countryside, unfortunately that’s where it ends , booked a table with my parents for the carvery, overcooked meat, under seasoned, dehydrated vegetables at the start of lunch service . For people with no taste buds . Dreadful. Steer clear.

Such a shame as had good potential, but we waited over an hour and the food still hadn't arrived (we only ordered sandwiches and small bites) and when we asked the final time how long the wait would be, the food still wasn't ready. Paid for our drinks and left, sadly, as we were all very hungry by that point.

Amazing views and great food. This place needs to be seen in person.

Food was fantastic. Unfortunately it took 1.5 hours from the point of ordering food till first of our food to arrive then a further 30 mins for the rest of the orders to arrive. Ordering drinks was just as poor. Such a shame as a lovely friendly place with great views.

Great place quality food.nice location

What a hidden gem - never knew it existed until it was recommended. My Mom was visiting, so my wife and I took her there for lunch. It was a beautiful spring day, so sat outside on the veranda - stunning panoramic views from Portland to West Bay, along Chesil Beach. The food was excellent with great service. Beware, the portions are huge - even the food on the Kiddies menu was of ma-hussive proportions. Highly recommended

Having tried many places in and around Weymouth for Sunday lunch, The Fat badger is the best.Superb meal, top quality and the staff are attentive and polite. Waiting for them to open in February so we can book another lunch

This was a great surprise while visiting family in Weymouth. We went in for the breakfast but unfortunately they just had stopped service, we stayed for an early lunch which was very well put, pretty and delicious. The place works as pub and is located on top of a hill where you have great views.

No airs and graces just nice food served with a stunning view by friendly staff. Always busy for good reason

Not a very prepossessing location, in the middle of a static caravan park, but the interior was nicely done and the restaurant has terrific views of the beach. Two big TV screens. The service was good and we enjoyed generous BLTs and a mushroom and butternut squash risotto, which was well executed. Perhaps a bit overpriced but we were grateful given a lack of other options in the area.

Had a lovely birthday meal last night. Food was excellent steak was cooked to perfection and the children menu was good too. staff were all friendly and helpful. Great evening

Lovely breakfast. Service great. Views amazing. Couldn't want anything more. Great place.

Stunning location and views, with good drinks, lovely food and pleasant service.

Absolutely fantastic visit. We both had the steak and it was perfect. The service was also brilliant. We will definitely be back.

Great value and quality can’t fault it!

Great place to eat. Speedy and friendly service on an evening with three big groups in.

The food was lovely, but had to wait a while for it to be served.

Best breakfast in weymouth and a bargain price .local food. Lovely atmosphere even if it's raining such a lovely place .All other food delicious we go as much as we can

Great lunch again, very friendly staff who listen to the feedback

Such a lovely dining experience. Delicious food & lovely service.

Incredible choice on the menu. We stopped by for an afternoon snack whilst on a walk along the coastal path. Service was a tad slow, however, the quality of food and drinks, and the view from the dining area settled the deal.

Absolutely lovely evening meal and breakfast. The staff are so friendly. The menu choice is so good and accommodates vegetarians very very well...well done.

The most amazing, best tasting carvery i have ever had in my life We will be coming every Sunday for our Sunday dinner now, this is something that you cannot miss! Outstanding food, outstanding service in a beautiful setting. a massive thank you to the team for always a 10/10 service!

Good ale thanks to the contiencous staff

Light lunch. Interesting dishes. Lovely weather enjoyed outdoor seating

Delicious lunch today. Gluten free pigs cheek with a beautiful jus. Served on a potato rosti. Was the best I've ever eaten.

I'm always looking for places to eat with my dog. This was only a brief visit, a quick lunch before a long car journey. I only ate yummy cheesy chips and 0% alcohol lager, but had the joy of sitting outside where there is a glorious view of Chesil Beach. This is a spacious place, tastefully decorated and I would love to come again for a full meal. Staff were exceptionally nice to me and my dog

Excellent ploughman's. I can safely say it is the best I have ever had. Nice view of Chesil Beach too

Popped in with the dog while out on a walk and was greeted by several team members who showed me to a table, fussed the dog and got him some water. I Ordered a pulled beef sandwich (which came with a side salad and vegetable crisps) and a side of chips. The sandwich was huge, had so much filling and was so tasty. Really good value for money and just a lovely atmosphere. Will defiantly visit again to try breakfast and sit out on the terrace.

We went for breakfast it was lovely so much on your plate and a drink for £8 bargain best in weymouth. Nice friendly staff and lovely atmosphere looking over the fleet even on a dull day .we will be back to try the fish and chips soon 😋

Large family meal. 4 children and 7 adults. Great food, good selection of veggies. Hot and tasty. We all had the Sunday carvery. The waitress's and gent serving the carvery all friendly. 100% recommend.

We looked-up best places to eat a Sunday roast online locally and this place had respectable reviews. We didn’t book and turned up unannounced just before 17:00 on a November Sunday. The welcome was pleasant and they offered us a table with brilliant views, it was our loss that it was starting to get dark. We both decided on the Sunday Carvery as we had spied it on the way to our table. The Service was friendly and swift. The Carvery is a help yourself affair (other than the selection of joints - Turkey, Beef, Pork), which I especially liked as I had two Yorkshire Puddings - A commodity which is all too often strictly policed in other restaurants. The food was hot and plentiful. My wife commented that the gravy was getting rather low, which the cook overheard and without any provocation, immediately offered to bring a gravy boat over to our table - I nearly put him on my Christmas Card list! I often say to my wife when eating out that I wish that more establishments would add a few extra £’s to the cost of the meal, but use better quality ingredients. I feel this was entirely the case here as the Stuffing was full of sausage meat and not sawdust, the roast potatoes were beautifully crisp, the dauphinoise potatoes were absolutely stunning and the parsnips were cooked in honey. Two completely empty plates tell their own story. I find it near impossible to get a Sunday Roast (cooked for the masses) to rival the quality of one you would spend all day cooking at home, but this is as close as you’re going to get. Our experience was excellent.

Had Roast dinner with my mom Dauphinoise potatoes We're not cooked raw potatoes and the pork woz fatty yes I no pork can be but this woz very fatty and told one young waitress and did not do any think about the potatoes then told what we Believed woz the Manager she got Chefs to Change them/take them off.

This is our third we running we have been there for the carvery it the best in Weymouth get yourself there but my sure you book a table as it’s always busy but worth the visit

Saturday lunch lovely food husband said it was the best chicken burger he's ever had! Staffy very efficient.

Amazing carvery good selection and food was very tasty. Home made Yorkshire puds, really big and crispy. Apple crumble was top draw, thick crunchy topping and spiced filling with chunky Apple pieces.

Just had lunch, the food and staff were excellent and the view is fantastic. I had the scallops and they were the best i have had for very long time, Much better then those from the Hatch/Catch (local restaurant)

Lovely views, you can eat inside or out. Dogs are welcome. Lovely food even for a fussy person like me.

On my week away at pebble bank. Always come here at least twice a year as its a very relaxing place. Arrived early on saturday morning , unloaded the car then straight to the badger for breakfast. It was quite busy & they found me a table to sit at. Ordered the large breakfast but had a rather long wait before it arrived. When it did it was worth it. Food was hot , perfectly cooked & a good portion. Staff were very friendly & attentive but had lots of customers to look after. Deffinately recomended.🙂👍

Brilliant evening celebrating 2 birthdays. Very friendly staff and lovely food

Food was very nice, staff friendly and helpful.

Slow service, lovely staff. Breakfast was ok but bacon undercooked and toast like concrete.

Superb place, fantastic food, friendly staff & very welcoming, only wish I’d found this place sooner; ordered two sirloin steaks and both cooked perfectly as requested, I love steak and this was one of the best I’ve ever eaten, just melted in the mouth; would be going back if it weren’t nearly the end of my hols but will certainly be going there again next year when we visit and more than once.

There were 14 of us and the staff were very attentive and the food was great.

Parked up with our campervan @ pebble bank caravan park and this was the onsite restaurant / bar. Food was excellent as was the staff & service

Was blown out of the water by this place. Beautiful location with sea views, the staff were friendly, professional and attentive. The food was not just excellent but the variety of dishes on the menu itself was impressive: a step above normal pub food. I would definitely come back here again.

Ideal place to view the sunset with jug of Pimm's.. Sunday roast is good value and impressive beef-brisket and pork-belly with perfect cauliflower cheese.

Lovely location, very quiet. Friendly atmosphere, breakfast was absolutely amazing! One of the nicest breakfasts i’ve had out! A calming feel to the place. The staff are very friendly! Would highly recommend & i will certainly return! Thankyou.

Attended Fat Badger yesterday (Fri) evening. It was bigger than I expected but still with a lot of atmosphere, fairly busy. We had booked and were told where our table was, we had to ask for a menu, we were left sometime before we placed our order and the food did take a little longer than you would expect. However my dirty burger was very impressive and very nice. My friend said his steak was also very nice and cooked to perfection. The staff and service really let the place down. I get they may have understaffed and on a busy night. It was a shame, it's such a lovely setting and the views spectacular.

Lovely food service as very slow though asked three times for the bill before it finally arrived

I had booked a table for Wednesday afternoon. The service was very friendly and nice. The view from the terrace is breathtaking. The food was delicious and the toilets were clean. Under the balcony there is a fence with 3 alpacas, very cute. The beach is about a 15-minute walk away. It is dog friendly.

Amazing service very friendly atmosphere, very welcoming, would like to see high chair for family with toddler

Waited 30 minutes for two coffees.

Great pub in an excellent location. Staff very friendly and welcoming.

Excellent lunchtime meal, highly recommended.

Great food, nice location and very dog friendly. Staff went out of their way to look after our nervous girl.

Food was lovely and good atmosphere Star rating dropped due to the fact both by kids had the exact same dish but they were served 20mins apart and that was only because of persistent reminding to staff...i believe if we hadnt said anything it wouldnt have been served at all.

Absolutely outstanding staff, and a beautiful view across the Fleet and back to Portland. The food was delicious and the only reason I have removed one star is that the burger brioche was crumbly and inedible, as if it had been frozen at some point. Buy better buns!

Lovely place, beautiful views. Staff we're very welcoming and helpful. Food was great and burgers were huge. Will definitely come again.

Very nice food and good service.

Beautiful Location & good service. Lost our telephone booking somehow but found us a table anyway :-)

What a great visit today. Charming staff, lovely food and clean and friendly atmosphere. We'll be back 👍

At the base of the holiday park with views over the beach, this is a great breakfast location. Quick service by smiley staff and good food.

It was a fabulous place. The food was delicious and the view whilst you ate was amazing,great staff

We went to this Restaurant on Saturday 29th June 2024 The Pebble Bank Holiday Park including their Restaurant is so amazing, brilliant service etc We went to this Holiday Park to celebrate a friend's Birthday with also members of her family joining us!! We recommend this Restaurant including the Holiday Park to all!! We look forward to coming again soon!!

We actually found this place by chance and we are so glad we did. It was lovely food in a beautiful setting with really helpful and tentative staff. We phoned ahead to ask if they had a highchair which they did and they were very friendly on the phone and extremely helpful. Once we got there we were seated straight away and asked if we wanted a drink. The service was quick but we didn't feel rushed. The food was fantastic. My husband got the pulled pork hotdog and loved it. I had a buffalo chicken burger which was delicious and our baby had a bowl of mushy peas. I would 100% go back again. Thank you. Puddings also good!

View is great, looking out onto Chesil Beach. Slight delay with some of our order but once staff hurried the kitchen, food arrived within 5 minutes. Lovely staff who were very polite and helpful throughout. Would recommend the chicken club sandwich which is enormous and good value for money.

If you enjoy surprise pulled pork and meatballs in your lasagne then this is the place for you. Breakfast was delicious, but not sure I’d eat in the evening again. “Pub classics” are not from any UK pub that’s for sure. Pizza toppings for the price were a little sparse. And also included chicken, which wasn’t mentioned on the menu. Anyway. Apart from that it’s a lovely place and staff are really friendly.

Excellent in every way. Great staff, tasty/fresh food, fantastic views, lovely atmosphere inside and out. Very welcoming and friendly. Couldn't fault it at all.

One hour and 5 minutes wait for 4 breakfasts. Toast so dry it crumbled, lumps of gristle in sausage, tough mushrooms and the worst poached egg ever, hard and inedible. The staff apologised and replaced the offending item. But it is simply not good enough. Breakfast is expensive here with a limited choice and there is better to be had elsewhere. We will not hurry back.

Nice view. Good service. Food was unexpectedly bad!!!

We have been a few times now to The Fat Badger, the food is ALWAYS outstanding. The staff are polite, welcoming and friendly. Excellent prices, we cannot fault the place! Sophie & Terry Peterson

Great place with a wonderful view! Always enjoy our meals here 😎

So we're locals and use the Fat Badger on a fairly regular basis, and even though it wasn't too busy this evening we had a few things we weren't happy about....first asked for some water which didn't arrive, second there was four men at one of the tables who were very loud and repeatedly used the 'F' word, but nothing was done by the staff, so that spoilt our evening , and lastly after finishing our mains we had our plates taken away, and were looking forward to pud/coffee however got so fed up of waiting we decided to leave.... admittedly we could have asked again for water, asked the table to lower and moderate their language and asked to see a sweet menu, but should we have to? We went there for our 46 wedding anniversary and the food was lovely, and we will be back, hopefully for a nicer time

Excellent food , freindly quick service , lovely setting .

We visited here while on holiday in the area and was recommended to try by a member of staff at the caravan site we were staying on, having been told about the gorgeous views and it was dog friendly(bonus for us!). On our first visit we both had the cider battered fish and chips and wow it was amazing! A really good sized portion and the batter on the fish was so crispy and tasty! Decided while we was there to book again for the next day (steak night) and this was also amazing and such a good deal! The steak was tender and cooked exactly how we asked for it. The views at this place just make it even more perfect. The staff are so friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them, they made us and our dog feel very welcome. I would highly recommend a visit here if your in the area.

Wonderful view over the Fleet Lagune and Chesil Beach. Good food, nice atmosphere.

Lovely place to go for lunch, most of the food amazing however avoid the mussels, the one thing they struggle to cook properly, twice now I have had them from there and been left with food poisoning. Everything Else on the menu is lovely.

My sun and I had a beautiful lunch … A lovely warm welcome… I had the quiche and salad My son had the prawn tacos We sat on the balcony with the fabulous views Great food Excellent service Stunning views

Although located on a caravan park the reviews looked ok and said it had a lovely view so as it was a lovely evening I thought I would give it a try, The place looked ok from outside and on going inside and checking out the menu which didn't have a lot of choices I saw something I fancied straight away, chicken thighs with lemon and Jasmin rice. The view is visible from the whole place so we originally picked a seat inside but although only half full it quite noisy so decided to take a seat outside. If you sit inside it's waitress service if sitting outside you order yourself from the bar. Paid went outside about 5 mins later waitress came over to say what I wanted wasn't available, so disappointedly I chose Lasagne. Service was slow took 3/4 hour to get our food. The Lasagne was awful see picture it was made with what looked like pulled pork and only had one layer of pasta so it was like eating mush. I was going to tell the waitress but she never came back to check on us or was around when we left. So I have to deduct 1 point for lack of service, 1 point for horrible food, 1 point for long wait. 1 point for noisy inside. Consequently for me the only good thing about this place is the view. Won't be going back and I don't recommend it.

Love the Fat Badger and I’m a regular there. It’s the go to place for meeting my friends for coffee or lunch. The food is delicious especially the ploughman’s! Attentive and friendly staff and fab views. Dog friendly too which is a bonus!

Very nice food when we visited in September 2022. Would highly recommend visiting

Love visiting here whilst on holiday. Lovely food and beautiful views.

Food was amazing the burger was so nicely cooked but service was a bit interesting as they forgot 2 of our drinks but it was still good and the atmosphere was good nice chilled and relaxed