The Millside Restaurant in West Dorset

We can not fault the use of local produce and wonderfully fresh sea food prepared by the very gracious chef Georgina who came to our table and kindly asked how was our meal. Such an amazing chef with an equally amazing personality which made our dining experience even more personal.

A really special dinner for us. Dinner on holiday was a hard one to choose as lots of lovely places in town but this ticked all the boxes. Started with a drink at the Micro Brewery opposite and then had Dinner at Millside. Delicious Lobster a highlight for us. Thank you to such a lovely team, made to feel so welcome. Highlight of the weekend for us. We will be back.

This is quite simply the best restaurant I've been to in a very long time. Wonderful ambience, friendly staff, and beautiful food - I feel quite inspired by all the artfully arranged delectable treats on that plate! Never had tuna steak like that before in my life. Wow. Here's to my next visit.

Had the most wonderful Fruits de Mare sat in a sunny corner on the terrace with a glass of local white wine. A really great experience.

We had a fabulous Fruits De Mer with a glorious local white wine sitting in the sun in their pretty courtyard. Great food, great service, loved it!

Perhaps the most depressing thing about writing this review is that I fully suspect, judging by her reaction to previous less than positive comments on line, Georgina will pen a diatribe of 3 or 4 highly defensive paragraphs in response. Diners beware – this is not an establishment where your views, unless glowing, are welcome. You will not be met with a “hands up – we didn’t deliver this time and we’re sorry” from this team. Notwithstanding what will doubtless follow, here is my review of Millside’s Eddy restaurant, a visit to which formed part of our overnight trip to Lyme, to give us both a chance to chill out, and savour Lyme Bay’s finest produce. With its focus on seafood, our supper at Millside was eagerly anticipated. We arrived some 15-20 minutes early, and asked if we might sit in the restaurant for a pre-dinner glass of wine. We were shown to our table, which was ready, with the proviso that we would have to wait to order given our early arrival. This was not a problem for us as we were in no hurry but asked if we might, as the menu suggested “get comfy” with some olives, a bread selection and asked if we might also order some oysters, also on the pre-prandial list. We never did find out as the waiter disappeared. We had to chase him for some water for the table. The bread selection was a few half slices along with tiny dipping bowls – not great value for £5. The olive bowl was equally meagre for £5.25. The rest of the menu was more limited than the online version – no langoustines for starters, so we opted for scallops. We were told they had run out. And still no word on the oysters. We chose the Fruits de Mer Platter. The waitress appeared to announce there had been another change – there were no prawns which comprised in fact 2 of the six fish dishes on the platter. There had apparently bveen a rush on the fish platter – al little surprising given its popularity that the restaurant hadn’t seen fit to order more efficiently. Having seen a huge platter of seafoord, including a pile of prawsn, delivered to another table a little earlier – and overhearing that there was “too much food” from the diners, we felt a little short-changed. There was apparently a “deal to be done” as the waitress explained and went off to the kitchen to see what the terms were. We said we’d go for the lamb rack but she wrinkled her nose and said “don’t do that”. The compromise we were offered were 4 oysters in place of the missing prawns with an extra oyster added “for the inconvenience”. Finding it hard to know how to divide 5 oysters by two people I asked if this could be upped to 6 which was agreed. The problems began when it all turned up at once and we were advised to eat the tempura pollock quickly as “it goes soft”. Our starter of the oysters arrived alongside so these needed to be eaten first anyway….. The platter itself was a pile of random items on shells piled on top of each other and heavily bulked up with slices of bread, crispbreads and rather tired looking salad, aong with a rather puzzling daisy. The langoustines were so tiny that it was impossible to get any meat from the legs, and the bodies were small, slathered in a completely tasteless white substance which was pretty off-putting. The “passionfruit mignonette” that accompanied the oysters was also unpleasant and masked any flavour from them if they had any to begin with. The tempura pollock bites were soggy along with the parmesan truffle fries (another nasty taste), and the only taste came from the yuzu mayo buied in little dish in amongst the debris on the platter. The juniper berry smoked salmon was dry and the flavour overpowering. There was a great dollop of mackerel pate which could have come from anywhere and was out of proportion to other items on the platter. For £65 this was risible. We decided to call it a night, not wishing to prolong the misery, just asking for a coffee and the bill. We told the waitress in answer to her enquiry that we had not enjoyed our food but did not wish to engage in a lengthy debate – we just wanted to pay and go. Next at the table was a gentleman who started clearing our plates, and also asked how out meal was – we told him we had not enjoyed it. Next up was the waitress who had been sent to face the music on his behalf (he turned out to be one of the owners). She asked that we tell her the problems, which we explained we didn’t want to discuss, but she was very insistent, unusually so in fact given our reluctance, saying that she would like to hear our complaints “in order to present their side”. I have never been in a resaurnt so keen to debate an issue. We were thus pressured into explaining our feelings about the food, and shse disappeared. Next up was a very agitated chef, Georgina, bearing a platter with some rather unimpressive specimens on it -she had apparently objected to my use of the word “overprocessed” which I think she had misunderstood, and was insistent that all their food was fresh. This was not being debated as what wasn’t in short supply just didn’t taste good despite its freshness or lack of. As for the minuscule langoustines, she felt the need to enlighten us with the fact that “langoustines are not lobsters”. Slightly affronted by this patronising attitude and an increasingly agitated Georgina, my partner chose this moment to point out that he had been a chef for thirty years, internationally, and so had a rough idea of what passed for good food. She then decided that she would engage in a playground tit for tat announcing that she had cooked for Lady XXXX of the royal household. Not sure where all this was going, we again asked for the bill. But it was not to be - our table was next visited by the gentleman who had cleared it earlier announced that he was co-owner along with the angry chef. I am not sure what this signified unless he was implying that we were talking to some Very Important People. We again requested out bill and we did not want this ridiculous debate continue, but simply pay our dues and leave. At this point they refused our money and the angry chef and her partner joined the rest of the staff behind our table in what was tantamount to intimidation. Unable to pay because they refused to take our money, we left the restaurant very much shaken by their cries of derision. The whole experience was frightening. A couple passing, residents of Lyme, on hearing the disturbance, asked about our experience as they had not yet visited Millside. Needless to say we told them. Quite frankly the local chippie would have been a more pleasant experience. Please, do not waste your money in this establishment – or if you do – for heavens’ sake, don’t dare complain.

We organised a big family celebration on a weekday lunchtime on school holidays. The quality of the food was excellent, the flavours fabulous and the imagination of the cooking truly impressive. The front of house staff were super friendly and helpful, while the kitchen dealt flawlessly with our range of dietary issues. A really successful lunch. Well worth a visit from anyone who enjoys good food in relaxing surroundings.

This is a very strange restaurant. The food was perfectly fine - although the limited menu is made even more limited by having several options that are for two people only. But the behaviour of the staff is bizarre ... Our waiter was waiting tables with a parrot on his shoulder, and when we remarked on the parrot, we were told off extremely angrily by the woman in charge (manager? owner?). Despite her not being a witness to our conversation with the waiter, she accused us of upsetting him. She said that the waiter had been so upset by us noticing his parrot and remarking on it that he was having to take the rest of the shift off (!). It didn't appear to have occured to either of them that the way to ensure that your parrot is not noticed by customers, is to leave it at home and not carry it around on your shoulder while you're working (... in a food environment). My friend, who bore the brunt of this tirade, did not appreciate being spoken to in such a rude, aggressive way. On our way out, the waiter and the parrot were standing just outside the doorway, where he was telling people that the letters FBI written on the parrot's jacket stood for 'Female Body Investigator' ... which made it all just a little bit tacky. All in all, the visit left rather a nasty taste in our mouths and we won't be returning.

From the warm welcome and attentive service to the time we left -the whole evening was perfect. Cocktails were great. 2 of us started with scallops, and 1 had artichoke tart. Delicious. Then 2 of us shared a huge tasty Dover sole with mussels - absolutely perfect. Third person chose the tuna- again perfectly cooked. Too full for dessert- but everyone agreed it deserved 5 stars all round. Thank you Millside

A great little restaurant in a nice courtyard just off the main road. Really friendly staff, beautifully cooked fresh local fish at a reasonable price. Also had the runny-est chocolate fondant I have ever had:)

Food was fresh and perfectly done with beautiful presentation. Wait staff was lovely and a pleasure to chat to. Food took some time but is as to be expected as we ordered a lot. Out of site of main roads so nice and quiet. Overall, very nice atmosphere and would definitely recommended.

What a lovely restaurant off of the beaten track. The food was incredible. Menu choices were good and the dishes executed perfectly. Blown away by the quality and presentation. Service was great too, very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable.

Disappointing, to be honest, service was very slow, especially when it was all cold food. I got the mini charcuterie board, which lacked flavour. I've never served a charcuterie board without bread or a cracker, I think this needs to be revised. Starter sourdough bread with balsamic and rapeseed oil tasted bland. I'm not sure why olive oil is not used as it has much better flavours. My husband had a scotch egg starter followed by 'a pint of prawns' with pickled cucumber and Marie Rose sauce. All of it came together starters and mains?? By the time my husband had shelled all his prawns, I had finished my food and drink. Nobody approached us to ask if we wanted more drinks or if things were ok until my husband had nearly finished. He did say had he realised he had to shell his own food, he'd have ordered something else. I did give feedback when asked outside and was offered money back. Hopefully, it was just an off day. Drinks were great

Amazing service! Food delicious! Wine that was recommended was delicious! Scallops beautifully cooked ! Every thing 5 * thank you x

My husband and I had a fantastic dinner here last night. It’s a charming and romantic restaurant tucked away down by the flour mill with the river gushing by. My lobster was absolutely delicious and my husband (who’s not a fan of fish) said his steak was great. We were impeccably looked after by John and his front of house team, with speedy service and smiles (even when I changed my order last minute!). We loved the cocktails to start and I scraped my plate clean with my chocolate fondant for pudding! Highly reccomend this magical place.

Eine der beste Küchen im Ort, übertraf weit unsere Erwartungen. Freundliches, hochmotiviertes Personal. Ottolenghi Küche als Idee, mit Qualität und Aroma rübergebracht. Wir kommen gerne wieder und wünschen bis dahin Alles Gute.

An excellent meal at lunchtime today. Thank you for the quality of food & service. We recommend & definitely plan to return as soon as possible

We visited Millside after a recommendation from Debbie at The Gables. The recommendation was well-deserved! The restaurant itself is beautiful and welcoming, bonus because it’s decorated for Christmas!! We had a reservation and Gemma welcomed us immediately and seated us at a lovely window table....

First off thanks to the kitchen, the food is exceptional! Sadly the service not so much, we are confused as to why we seemed to be treated differently to other diners, not offered another drink even though our glasses we're clearly nearly empty, we felt...

Once again such an amazing meal. The service from Gemma was absolutely amazing and the food was insane! The cheesy scallops are a must and the beef was absolutely delicious. Can’t wait for our next meal! Thank you Georgina, Gemma and chefs xxx

I celebrated my birthday last night with a friend who booked The Millside as a surprise. It was a superb evening. The food was sublime and the customer service was first class. It was lovely to meet Georgina the owner/head chef. If you ever visit...

Had such an incredibly lovely meal here. Arrived early in horrible weather, and the staff couldn’t have been nicer. Food and wine absolutely delicious. We had anchovies, then escargot and Salmon as starters, followed by lobster and crab for mains. The crab doesn’t come dressed,...

We had a light lunch here and were very impressed with the quality of the food. The chef clearly took a lot of care with the preparation and presentation of our meal and it was all delicious! Great service and relaxed place to be.

Every time we visit Millside expectations are exceeded. Excellent service, amazing quality food and great value for money for top notch produce. Gemma is the perfect host. Thank you again for a truly amazing meal.

Wonderful riverside restaurant. Quality food; extensive wine list. Great service. Friendly atmosphere. This was a little gem that we found by chance; well worth the expense.

This is an attractive looking restaurant, in a beautiful setting. We looked online before coming to Lyme Regis and it was fully booked, so it is worth just dropping by and seeing if they have a free table. The food was out of this world,...

Absolutely brilliant food and service but unfortunately we didn't manage to book a table there this summer.

Food and service were just wonderful. We had a fabulous meal, in a lovely setting, with exceptional service. I had Scallops and Sea Bass and flavours were fantastic. My partner had Smoked Mackerel and Duck and thoroughly enjoyed every bite.

A trip to Millside is a must every time we visit Lyme Regis. Such warm and friendly staff and lovely meals.

Yet another incredible supper at The Millside. It was a busy night but the welcome was as warm as ever and the service from the team spot on. Went for a couple of the new menu items. A lobster tart as a starter - such...

This place is a little gem. We were recommended by the hotel we were staying at and we were not disappointed. The restaurant is light and airy and has a good vibe from it. We were greeted and shown to our table and given our menu. A substantial choice from nibbles to starters and the mains choice was great. The service was exceptional and the staff are so friendly making the whole experience fantastic. Please if you do visit Lyme Regis then this restaurant is a must. Also please book in advance like we did to make sure you don’t miss out. Well done the team at Millside we can’t wait to visit you again.

Oh my goodness, what a treat! The service was friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. The flavours were pure and fabulous. We wished we lived closer but we will back and recommend this gem to you highly. The mussels with coconut and chilli were the best I have had and the lobster exceeded the one I enjoyed in a well known seafood restaurant in Cornwall! Oh and my husband enjoyed his tempura monkfish too Thank you for such a lovely dinner.

Simple the most delicious meal I’ve had in ages! Monkfish for starter was fantastic, mussels for main just wonderful and the most delightfully scrumptious chocolate fondant sweet. Not only was the food delicious, the presentation was spot on, the ambiance perfect and the staff were so friendly, attentive and helpful. Nice to chat to and see the owner, John, so involved tooA great location, fabulous food, brilliant atmosphere and lovely staff; perfect evening and highly recommended

Fabulous food and great service. Open 7 days a week with 2 of them limited food Booking essential because so popular. Owners bend over backwards to help you and also their community. Got to be one of the best places in town for food , dining experience, helpful staff , and appreciative of custom. They have had a tough time the last couple of weeks with staff isolating and car accident etc & they did not close ! but still smiling and working hard to help everyone enjoy their holiday Well done to the millside If I could do 10 stars ⭐️ I would.

This meal and lovely afternoon at The Millside, was the highlight of our holiday dining experiences…. Just absolutely divine!! Staff were great, fabulous to see families welcomed and the little ones catered for like you do in France!!The owner even told us where to get seafood from to take back home with us when our holiday finished - which turned out to be Beer Fisheries (we were actually staying in Beer) that too was amazing. Can’t wait to return in October :-)Thank youMichelle & SueNottinghamshire

Excellent evening. Lovely and friendly staff and super atmosphere in restaurant. Food was delicious and enjoyed by all in our party. Despite recent closure due to Covid, a member of staff rang in advance to ask if we could move our booking back 15 minutes due to a backlog of tables (which is understandable in the circumstances) and if they were not ready, they would fund a round of drinks. In the end, table was ready on time. We will definitely return-a lovely evening!

We spent an evening dining at The Millside and I cannot recommend it enough. We could see why it won the Restaurant of the Year - the staff were friendly, professional, attentive, and full of recommendations. The location and place itself is beautiful; and the food was fresh and delicious. Book in advance to avoid missing out on this treat!

A superb end to our holiday, restaurant is a seafood lovers delight, especially the sharing ‘fruits de mer’ which amongst other dishes, looked fantastic.On our visit, children had the chicken which had a lovely flavour and they woofed it down. We had the steak which was enormous and perfectly cooked (recommend medium rare). Chocolate fondant for dessert was spot on to finish.There was a very pleasant welcome followed by excellent service, personally looked after by John the owner and other members of the crew.If you’re in Lyme Regis and want a good meal out then Millside come highly recommended.

Delightful restaurant in a quiet quarter of the town. Excellent quality food. Tempura monkfish and scallops to share followed by a dover sole (cooked to perfection) and a rich, spicy (and messy) whole crab in a Singapore sauce.Try a pre-dinner drink at the micro brewery across the way.

Excellent seafood. The tempura monkfish and Scallop starters were perfect. We then had the plateau fruit de mer. The lobster and crab were excellent and I loved the smoked mackerel pate. A Great selection of artisan breads accompanied everything and it was tempting to eat too much of them. One small irritation was the size of the table and the chairs were not comfortable. it was difficult to cope with the platter for the seafood. The staff were lovely, attentive and nicely chatty. A great night out.

Birthday lunch for two. Fantastic setting, great service and spectacular food & wine.Starters of monkfish & escargot, followed by platter for two. Absolutely delicious. We were warmly welcomed and enjoyed a relaxing, non-rushed, afternoon.Will definitely be returning soon and thoroughly recommend the Millside.

We were looking forward to coming here but unfortunately it was a disappointing experience! We have been a few times over the years but not with the present owners! To start a rather scruffy lady saw us to our seats she was extremely rude to me!!! The food was nice but to be honest I’ve had slower service in McDonald’s very rushed in and out within an hour and fifteen minutes!! We met a couple who had sat next to us who felt the same! I wouldn’t go back unfortunately.

Had an extremely enjoyable lunch. We went for the seafood platter for two which really was delicious. Really nice setting and great service. Would highly recommend. But you do need to book in advance.

Wow, the food and service here are second to none. We walked the coast path here from Seaton, and called for lunch on the chance there was a table available; so fortunate there was.We were recommended a fabulous house white by the the owner, and we had olives along with monkfish tempura and also breads with oil dips along with a chicken salad.It was so good here we tried to book for a return evening meal but unfortunately it was fully booked for the next 3-4 weeks.This is a must visit place, but you will have to book if you wish to eat in the evening and it’s a gamble that you’ll get in at lunch time without one.One of the best places I’ve eaten.Highly recommended

Had a wonderful seafood meal here. Staff could not have been more helpful. Quality of food was very good and at a reasonable price. Will definitely return.

Told by fellow guests to visit the mill we wandered down and were lucky enough to get a table without a reservation. Seated outside where a local DJ was playing some really great lounge music, we enjoyed some delicious local Brut, and I added some local strawberry infused vodka to mine. In fact we enjoyed three of these.My partner dined on half a lobster which he said was one of the best he's ever had, and I had two starters, beef carpaccio and tempura monkfish. Sides of rocket and triple fried chips.All delicious, beautifully presented in this lovely restaurant.

Having followed this team on instagram since there arrival in Lyme I’ve been looking forward to trying the menu. Finally we were able to get there last night, I wasn’t disappointed. From the moment we arrived the staff were extremely helpful with lots of information about the wine and food on the menu, the place was full but we never felt forgotten. The food was first class with excellent presentation, the fish was amazingly fresh and the steak out of this world. It’s no surprise there winning so many awards!! Fantastic evening thank you again to John and Georgina

Plenty of waiting staff so never an issue about waiting. Food was good and the chef catered for my extensive list of intolerances.

This place is so popular and for good reason. The staff were all friendly and attentive, and the food fresh and tasty. I had the tuna steak salad which was huge and perfectly cooked. The only slight downside was that we had the table next to the entrance where people had to sign in for track and trace (this was before restrictions were eased) and it was a tight space and constantly busy. If you want to visit here, book well in advance as the phone was ringing off the hook!

We received the best service and served the best seafood we’ve ever had. The oysters were amazing. I cannot recommend this place enough. You won’t be disappointed. Already planning our next visit.

What can I say?This place is outstanding, food was amazing, the staff were friendly and very attentive. The oysters were simply beautiful, we shared 6 between two of us and they were so good I ordered 3 more!My husband had the T bone steak, which he really enjoyed & was cooked to his liking. I had the lobster which was super yummy.I would eat there again, we can’t wait to come back. This restaurant was the highlight of our weekend.

We had a fantastic meal here in July. The staff are super friendly, the food of an outstanding nature, the setting beautiful - what more could you ask from a restaurant. One of our party ordered mussels and when they were too spicy the kitchen made a new portion without chilli without us asking them to do so. Now that is good service! Highly recommend this restaurant - but book early as unfortunately everyone seems to have discovered this hidden gem down at the town mill.

We ate here last week on the basis of the good reviews and were not disappointed. Beautifully cooked food, friendly and professional service and good value. Good value food and wine and I highly recommend it.

We decided to visit Lyme Regis for a little pre-Birthday weekend and I was particularly keen that we went somewhere "nice" for Saturday night. Oh,it was lovely!! We love fish and as soon as I saw crab on the menu I was sold.The staff were attentive and friendly and the place had an easy going atmosphere.The place was very clean and tables well spaced. We had oysters and monkfish starter-the oysters in particular were yum. We spent ages then picking thru' crab in the asian sauce-messy but delish!! I tried the local wines for something different, and my hubby had the local IPA. It was so nice to feel like we really had "a meal out"!

Visited Millside for a friends birthday at the end of a holiday. The perfect way to end the trip! Impeccable food matched by the quality, friendly service. A must-visit on any trip to Lyme Regis.

This place is simply great.. from the very moment we turned up, to be greeted by a charming lady who showed us to our seats...whoops.. we had chosen to be seated in the sun....never a problem as it turned out, as within moments 2 chaps appeared with a seriously large parasol which they positioned and weighted without an iota of fuss. The staff were charming and engaging and paid attention to every detail. The menu was sumptuous which made it very difficult to chose..but lordy was it a good choice! Her ladyship chose the Grilled lobster with Roast Garlic & Herb Butter, dressed Salad, Breads, and Skinny Fries...naturally I stole a couple of the fries and they were delicious...really? I hear you ask...you're mentioning Fries..?..well yes... they were totally fresh with a great texture.. Anyway, moving on.. I had the Seared Tuna Loin Steak, it came with Soft Boiled Egg, Caper & Anchovy Emulsion, Green Beans, Cornish Baby Potatoes, Cherry Tomato, Mixed Olives - all pitted - Beetroot Reduction and Fresh Anchovies .. I have listed all the ingredients here because, I cannot remember when a dish has appeared in front of me that actually made say wow!.. great presentation...and the ingredients were as fresh as could be.I don't know who chef actually is, but they need to keep him prisoner, because this really was the best dining experience we have enjoyed for a long time! And naturally dear reader, as you can imagine, the whole thing was delicious...oh yes... I totally forgot about the oysters....Tempura River Teign Oysters to be precise...and they were mouthwatering.Our general impression of the restaurant - we found it airy, inviting and very clean. It got to the point where I was actually looking for faults to report because everything was totally on point, but I found none. ..and there lies the problem... I actually wondered whether to write this review at all, because this place is so good that everyone who reads will want to visit and I'll find it really tricky to get a table next time..! 10/10 in every aspect.

A fantastic seafood lunch for two. Oysters, mussels, scallops, dover soul and tuna all fabulous and with brilliant service too. We enjoyed it all washed down with a delicious Viognier. Highly recommended.

Just had a fabulous week in lyme regis and certainly saved the best till last with an evening at the Millside. Food and service really were fantastic. Amazing seafood.

Two trips here during our two weeks in Lyme, one with four friends, for supper. The other just the two of us for lunch. We were blessed by the weather on both occasions, outdoor dining in this delightful courtyard first rate. Too many great dishes to list them all but the escargot are amazing, as are the various pre-starter dishes and the tempuras oysters (incredible), monkfish (divine) and cauliflower (superb). A special mention for the pickled cockles, mussels and beetroot - who’d have thought these three ingredients could produce such a delicate flavour! Mains for supper were a surf ‘n’ turf (put together brilliantly following our request) combination of the lobster and tomahawk steak and the harissa-glazed chicken for lunch. Both spectacular. Add in some excellent local beers and wines, plus the superb staff and owners, and you have a pretty irresistible dining experience.

Just had a beautiful meal at Millside, Front of house,, food, service, all impeccable. Millside deserve all the great reviews, Book in and enjoy a really lovely evening

What a fabulous find tucked away a 3 minute walk from the beach. Nestled by the stream in a sunny and calm space away from the crowds. We ate their twice on a recent weekend visit and were amazed by the wonderful food and friendly and attentive staff. The restaurant and outside terrace were clean and there were nice details. Throws on the outside seats, a nice uniform, quality cutlery. Even their business card was thoughtfully designed. Can't wait to return.

Booked well ahead before our visit to LR and so glad we did. Had a fantastic meal with great local wine - have since bought a case when I got home - cant say enough nice things about this place.

Unbelievable food. Fantastic attentive service. We were a walk in and the team went above and beyond. The staff and owner personally couldn't do enough for us. They explained where all food came from and recommended drinks we really wouldn't drink, but went ahead. Just absolutely superb, will deffo come again when in the area.

Elegant and authentic seafood restaurant. The food was delicious and the staff were really accommodating. Try the Oysters!

A warm sunny evening. A few glasses of chilled white wine from Lyme Bay winery. Fantastic scallops and lobster and then chocolate pudding and a coffee. Very pleasant indeed

Managed to get a table here for lunchtime as all evenings fully booked during our stay. So glad we made it as the food was exceptional. We were waited on by a lovely young lady who was extremely polite and knowledgeable without being overbearing. She was also very good at up- selling in a very subtle way, a credit to the restaurant. We had local g&t's whilst perusing the menu. We explained that my husband has a prawn allergy and were worried about cross contamination. We ordered half a lobster and the hot crab. The waitress checked with the chef who said there could be prawn in the sauce used in the hot crab so we swapped to Dover Sole. We shared both dishes which were amazing. We then had chocolate Fondant with Ice cream and lemon Posset for deserts. All washed down with a fabulous bottle of Rose Wine. A very pleasant way to end our holiday. We didn't feel rushed as the restaurant was preparing for the evening sittings by the time we had finished. A tad expensive but well worth it for a treat. Highly recommended.

This gorgeous restaurant smashed all of our expectations - the vibe, the service and the quality and presentation of the food were all utterly perfect.So refreshing to see interesting menu choices that have been put together with real care and flair.This is by far the most friendly team we’ve experienced in recent times and cannot wait to return ASAP.We’d give 6 stars if we could.

A highlight of our stay ! Amazing service and hosts Great sounds Food actually unbelievable washed down with local wine 🥂🥂 See you next time Thank you

Couldn’t get an evening booking for 4 weeks so opted for a lunchtime, same menu so no problem.Everything was perfect, wide choice, 6 starters, 9 mains etc, young but attentive and happy servers, all food cooked and presented to perfection, must be the best place to eat in Lyme Regis, we all came away happy and replete, we’ll definitely be back but will make sure we book well in advance. Thanks Millhouse for a great holiday experience.

Millside is rated as “Excellent” on TripAdvisor by over 90% of reviewers, and we could clearly see why! We eat out quite a bit, and we always try to avoid “chain” restaurants because they’re invariably “just ok” and instead we look for the “independents” like Millside where the food, the service, and the whole experience can often be on another level. Well, Millside was just that. Truly excellent in every way. A lovely warm welcome was followed by friendly and efficient service all evening. The location is perfect, nestled amongst other local shops and eateries, away from the busy streets. The food, first class! We booked a second visit for the last night of our holiday here - it really is *that* good!

The meal was perfect. It's a lovely restaurant, with excellent service and a gorgeous setting. I had carpaccio of beef which was melty and delicious. Then I had the tuna loin salad. Options for vegetarians are limited. It was the most delicious, full, tasty meal I have had in a long time. The salad was incredibly good value at £16, with anchovies, perfectly soft boiled egg, garlic aioli, and the freshest greens you can get. The cheapest white wine was delicious and an appreciated recommendation from the waiter. For pudding I had the chocolate fondant with vanilla bean icecream. It was light, gooey, fabulous. I highly recommend this excellent restaurant and think everyone would enjoy it. Meal for two, three courses each, bottle of wine, glass of dessert wine came to £95. Great value.

We found this restaurant by chance and managed to get a table which had just been cancelled. What luck! Just as I was becoming jaded about standards in restaurants this place restored my faith completely. We had a superb meal. I plumped for two starters which were both equally delicious. The scallops were generous and beautifully cooked and the monkfish was delightful. The sole was also cooked to perfection and beautifully presented. The lemon and rhubarb posset was delicious too. Service was relaxed and friendly which made the evening a very happy one. This was truly the best dining experience we have had for some time.

From arrival to leaving the whole experience was fantastic: Welcome Ambience Staff Service Drink Food Extra mile (candle singing etc) Value for money Goodbye Recommend to anyone ..

What’s not to love..,., one of our best dining experiences ever. Exceptionally friendly and welcoming staff and incredible food. Such a treat to find this place on the first day of our holiday. Already booked a table again for the end of the week 😃

Best meal I think I’ve ever had! The scollops were absolutely devine and the lobster just topped it all! The staff were super friendly and chatty, we will definitely be returning!

The food was amazing along with excellent service and friendly staff! The best seafood I’ve had - would highly recommend!

Lunchtime meal, shared fruits de mer, was, frankly stunningly good. Great value, even though not at the budget end of the scale but staff, service and venue could not be faulted. Would recommend but expect a 3 figure bill. Well worth it as a blow out lunch.

We were very lucky to get a last minute table for four this weekend. The food was beautiful and the service excellent. Thanks especially to Janette for making our gang feel so welcome.

We booked a table as we were visiting Lyme Regis as a short break to celebrate a birthday. The food was truly delicious, looking and tasting fabulous. There was a feel of generosity mixed with amazing quality produce, my scallops were huge. Checking out the other dishes being delivered around us we agreed we could happily revisit a number of times to try more on the menu. I think the owners have carefully considered what will give them very satisfied customers. We were very very satisfied customers, treated to wonderful food and warm hospitality ( staff didn’t know it was a birthday treat) but it felt like they did. Bravo to everyone at Millside

Enjoyed a really good meal at Millside. The menu was mostly seafood and we chose the special which was sea bass for two. It was delicious, and plenty for two people. Nevertheless we enjoyed a starter and shared dessert too.The service was good and the ambience pleasant.Recommended.

Totally amazing experience. The food was simply fantastic, good quality, well sized portions and above all extremely tasty. I would recommend this dining experience to anyone without hesitation. Definitely try the oysters and the hot cracked crab..!!

Lovely experience friendly staff and excellent service and food highly recommend. You will need to book very popular with good reason

Excellent food and drink in an lovely environment. Great service from the team and big thanks for the wine and beer recommendations.

What a delightful place to enjoy and experience! Everything was outstanding as you will see from the reviews. Owners are brilliant at engaging with customers and making them feel welcome and special! Fantastic, highly recommended for a special memory making experience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We experienced exceptional food and service at Millside on our girls weekend away.The setting of the restaurant on a pretty street, the chairs with individual blankets for outdoor diners, the best patio heaters in the world, fantastic seafood and Gemma who delivered the most brilliant evening of service. We couldn't fault our night out. The wine was great, the food was brilliant, possibly the best mussels I have ever eaten, and the service went way beyond. We will be back.

We had lunch during our break in Lyme Regis and it was the highlight of the weekend! We tried oysters for the first time and had the seafood platter which was outstanding, everything was freshly caught when we asked the waitress. So we would definitely recommend this for couples along with the local white wine which bought from a local shop the next day. Lovely ambience and great location, a real gem!

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here, it felt very special. I particularly liked the tempura cauliflower starter. Next time I'd try the lobster.

My partner and I dined at The Millside on our second night of our weeks holiday in Lyme Regis - what a treat! Fantastic, friendly and attentive service and delicious starters and mains. I opted for the Harissa chicken which was beautifully presented and very tasty. My partner enjoyed the tuna steak which was thick and succulent.Very well priced for fine dining and those little personal touches made all the difference!We’ve made a note to return!! Linda and Ian (12th June)

We visited the restaurant this evening and had a very warm welcome. Everyone was very friendly and service was of a high standard. The food was delicious and the wine suggested was excellent. I would highly recommend this lovely restaurant and would be keen to visit again if we lived locally.

A superbly run restaurant which offers delicious food, and first class service. My wife and I always visit Millside when in Lyme Regis and are never disappointed. Thanks for a great last night if our holiday. Cauliflower starter and Dover Sole both fabulous. Hope to see you again soon. If you haven't yet tried them book before you go to ensure you get a table.

We ordered the seafood platter to share between two, and it did not disappoint. It was one of the best meals we've ever had. Everything was so fresh and good portions too. We had local Lyme Bay wine too, which was recommended and can see why. Very good!The service was fantastic too. Wish we were local so we could come back again and again.Amazing!!!

Forgot sardines in Sardinia, lobster in LA or clams in Corsica. It’s all happening at The Millside at Lyme Regis. Truly a fish and shell fish haven, cooked to perfection. Lobsters, Crab, Dover Sole, Moules galore and all local produce. Run and owned by John , who definitely knows how to serve the best tastiest produce cooked to perfection. You really don’t want to miss out. Well worth a day trip or stay over. ENJOY you lucky diners.

Beautifully located a short walk from the hustle and bustle of the beach, a wonderful place to sit back and chill with a drink and wait for an amazing array of food whilst you watch the world go by. Trendy but not pretentious a lovely destination for a family lunch or evening meal with friends. Wonderfully helpful staff, always made to feel a bit special. The food is always impeccably presented and cooked to a high standard, we have been here a couple of times now and will definitely be returning again soon,Cheers!Mark R

Dinner was absolutely delicious. This is a great place to eat, really delicious food and very good service. Thank you. Definitely our favourite in Lyme.

After a particularly average meal last night in one of London's best, I have been prompted to write about a couple of much better recent experiences. One was Millside on a last minute unexpected work trip three weeks ago. The team managed to find a space for us with 2hrs notice when the restaurant was fully booked. We arrived with no expectations, but left totally charmed. I want to say the owners are called John and Georgie (?!), who were unbelievably welcoming and attentive. We were greeted with a beaming smile on arrival and the team could not have been more affable and professional throughout. We didn't know what to expect from the food, but left full, pretty drunk and delighted! A worrying attack of greed hit us, but it enabled us to try all of the steak, lobster, cauliflower, snails etc. All delicious, the cauliflower a particular surprise. You would have to be a lion to finish the steak, but it is tasty generous cut for sure. London is home usually, but Millside is a safe match for some of the better ones up here in honesty, with far better service besides.Keep it up Millside!

What an amazing restaurant - took my boys for lunch for the Seafood Platter and Tomahawk Steak. The seafood was beautifully presented and delicious. The tomahawk was cooked to perfection.The location next to the Mill is picturesque.The staff were fantastic, friendly and attentive and couldn't do more to make our visit more welcoming - Harry, Gemma, Georgina - thank you.Such a child friendly, home run restaurant ...we will be back! But recommend you book in advance

We are a group of 6 locals well versed in high end culinary experiences. Service was, on balance, okay but amateurish. The food was not up to expectations. Tempura cauliflower was more suited to the batter from a fish and chip shop with the vegetable seemingly hacked into overly large chunks. The seared tuna was nice with an over abundance of accompanying foliage. The sole was mean and overly attended with olive oil. Not well cooked. The much vaunted 43 ounce tomahawk steak was underwhelming. The serving staff didn’t have a clue as whether it should be for one or two people and looked like a rabbit in the headlights when we asked for plates. The meat was, in the end, tasteless. As a dining experience we collectively decided it wasn’t‘t great. Well meaning but not great. The venue and environment was good. More suitable for tourists who won’t return. We will not return.

Dined at the Millside this evening and my friend and I were in complete agreement that this was one of the best meals we have had in various holidays in recent years. Lovely interior, friendly, efficient and helpful staff and the food was sublime. We decided to dispense with a first course and to share the fruits de mer seafood platter. This was a superb array of lobster, crab, hot smoked salmon, mackerel pate and a pint of prawns served with delicious breads, cucumber mayonnaise and avocado purée. We decided to try the local Lyme Bay white wine which was the perfect accompaniment. For dessert, we both had lemon posset which just like our main course was excellent. It was quite tart which is how I like a dessert to be and the additions of poached rhubarb, ginger crumb and crystallised ginger really complimented the sharpness of the lemon. I loved this meal and recommend it very highly.

Booked a lunch at Millside. Great weather thus we were able to sit outside, which is a delight in itself. We started with a bread board and a really good mix of cockles and beetroot, whilst we drank local beer and sparkling wine. These were all first rate, the cockles dish amazing. First course was snails and beef carpaccio, which were sublime. Mains were lobster and Dover sole., with an excellent rose. The lobster was as good as any I have eaten anywhere in the world, above and beyond that served at the likes of Scott’s of Mayfair. Tasty, perfectly cooked and presented in a way which was easy to eat and ensured all of the meat was accessible. Incredible. The sole was also cooked to perfection and melted in the mouth. Desserts were a chocolate fondant and espresso panna cotta, accompanied by a fantastic Muscat. The whole experience was incredible, the staff helpful and knowledgeable, the bill very reasonable given the quality, and quantity, of food and drink consumed. This really is the best restaurant, and overall dining experience, for many miles around. A must if in Dorset, let alone Lyme.

Went as a group of four and had a great times . Firstly the service was excellent all the staff were really friendly . Our waiter a young man called Harry was great ! The food choice was good, two of us had the dover sole which was delicious and the chocolate melt in the muffle desert too notch ! We will be back !