The Oaks in Christchurch

We hadn’t booked but were given a choice of tables. For a Monday it was quite busy and staff were excellent. We had the dressed crab and St Austell meat pie which came with a taster glass of St Austell beer. I had ice cream for dessert which I definitely recommend and I’m told the blackberry and apple crumble was also very good. Both meals were delicious and well presented. We have visited before and the food and staff are consistently good. There was a lively atmosphere and had a perfect evening.

Popped in for a drink in the bar area, very busy, staff friendly and had a great vibe, clean and smartly decorated. Huge restaurant with lots of bookings coming in to eat.

We have been to The Oaks twice this week!! Once for dinner and today for Sunday Lunch. Both times the food was exceptional and the Staff superb, very knowledgeable regarding the menu and very attentive and pleasant.

Having been to the Oaks before on a couple of occasions we expected the same exceptional high standard. Unfortunately though that mark was missed, hence only the 4 stars. The starter was great, but unfortunately had a lengthy wait for the mains. This was noted by a member of staff and a free drink was offered, so not a major problem. Our mains (roasted pork) were lovely apart from the roast potatoes. It seemed that they had not been part boiled before roasting and were a tad hard. It didn't really spoil the meal. I am being super critical, but having given 5 stars in previous reviews I think a bit of constructive feedback would do no harm. As a footnote, we were sent an email offer of £10 off our meal. However if you read the very small print at the very end of the email you will find these offers are not valid after 5pm on a Saturday and not on a Sunday.

Once again excellent supper in a very convivial atmosphere. Good main courses of duck and sea bream. We noticed portion sizes slightly reduced and the bream did not have accompanying green vegetables. Service good once seated. Good price.

We booked Sunday evening for 5pm which on arrival we found out was in ' between menus' .Tim the manager was excellent in allowing us to have the Sunday roast which is what we really wanted. All in all the dining experience was excellent with a really nice atmosphere and friendly service from Ella. Would recommend and will certainly will return on our next holiday to that area.

We booked a table (on-line) in the restaurant (not in the dog friendly area) however we were surrounded by dogs. At least five tables in the immediate vicinity had dogs. Clearly the whole restaurant is deemed "dog friendly" by the management. If there is a specific area for dogs in this pub (separate from those that don't want dogs around), and that area was full, that should be it; no more customers with dogs should be allowed in.

Great new menu. I had the pork and it was so good. Staff are always first class and the atmosphere is so relaxing. The Oaks is a lovley venue and they are dog friendly. Caters for evrybdy as the menu is varied.

We visited with friends for lunch. The Lunch Club menu was a great option, offering two or three courses of good quality food at a reasonable price. Good choice of drinks too. Service was very friendly and a couple of minor problems we did have were handled to our satisfaction without fuss. The restaurant is in a nice setting with outdoor space too. We visited on a sunny day, so used the outdoor space after our meal. My only issue was the Automatic Service Charge applied. I know many places do this, but I prefer to Tip rather than having to opt-out of an enforced 10%, especially when the bill is very high.

The new lunch menu was absolutely delicious! Fran our waitress was excellent, the best service. The beach hut was quiet which was perfect for us, for hard of hearing. Don't miss this menu!

Always enjoy The Oaks. Food is excellent, presentated well and is always hot. Staff are first class and nothing is too much trouble for them. Lovely setting.

Visited for a lunch and ended up having three courses. Absolutely delicious each course and probably the best steak and ale pie ever. Looking at other diners meals makes me think I want to try everything on the menu! The service was excellent and the staff charming. The decor was very tasteful and the garden looked delightful. We can’t wait to visit again on a sunny day and enjoy a cold crisp glass of wine with another fantastic 3 courses!

Disappointing, I expected more from the website and pictures and for the menu prices. Fortunately, we have an amazing choice of very good places to eat in the area but this isn't one of them. Very tired interior, food is very average.

Glad we booked in advance for meal. Limited parking. Dog friendly. Place clean. Toilets very clean but upstairs. Serving staff very friendly. Variety of food choices. Mid price range. Can’t fault lovely food. Would definitely go again.

We visited on a quiet Sunday evening with our big dog and had a wonderful dinner. The lovely waitress looking after us was fantastically welcoming and spent a long time with us chatting. This really is a dog friendly place! The food was delicious and we were extremely satisfied with our whole experience at The Oaks. We will definitely visit again next time we are in Mudeford.

This is a lovely place to have Sunday lunch, the roast beef is amazing and bottomless roast potatoes and extra veg if you want them. All the staff at the oaks are lovely they are so welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. They continually try out new ideas for the benefit of their customers experience.

Came here for lunch with my Father during the week, late in the afternoon. Beautifully decorated inside and lovely large windows overlooking the garden. My Father had the Stonebass, which he enjoyed very much and the mussels that come with it are an ideal accompaniment. I had the burger and chips, which was cooked to perfection. The burger was a little on the small side, but very high quality meat with no fat at all. It is an ideal dish if you wish to have a filling lunch and good value for money. I opted for the additional side of the cheese slice, which was fantastic quality. I have eaten out in a countless amount of different places over the years, and the waitress we had attending to us, was without a doubt, one of the most lovely and genuinely warm people I have ever come across. The Waiter that was attending to us that day, was also very welcoming and friendly.

We ate here for the first time on the 2 3.24. The setting is nice but very noisy and a somewhat busy busy ambience. Not really conducive to a relaxing dinner but we have to accept that The Oaks is obviously very popular. The food was ok but not truly amazing. We shared a crab and sweetcorn bite starter and the bites just didn't have any depth of crab flavour coming through. The brown crab mayo with it was excellent and had a great full depth of crab taste through really well. My wife had the slow cooked duck leg with blackberry sauce which she found to be good stating that the duck was well cooked with lots of flavour complimenting the sauce perfectly. I had the lamb roulade. Sadly when it was presented to me at the table, it was also presented with a massive faux pas from the kitchen. I won't divulge the detail as I think it inappropriate to embarrass The Oaks on this reveiw. However the roulade was good and mostly tender and the artichoke puree was exceptional. I must add that Adam the deputy manager dealt with the problem exceptionally well and removed the cost of the lamb roulade from our bill without prompting. Excellent service from Adam - thank you. Would we eat here again....yes we would and will certainly visit the next time we are in Highcliffe

Great pub and bistro food. Great drinks menu. Great service. Great decor and outside options for all weather. Well worth a visit. And the fish soup is top class.

We love the Sunday roast here. The atmosphere is relaxed, the service is fast and friendly but not rushed. The food is always great and exceptional value.

The food was delicious - especially the pork ribeye, puddings lovely, service was really good - all staff were very attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere was buzzing. A really great family & dog friendly pub!

Booked for the Apres Ski menu and had a great meal in the tent in the garden with live music accompanying the meal. We both opted for the raclette and it came with a good amount of cheese and a huge plate of bread, cold meats, pickles and new potatoes. The food was great and the service was spot on, with the waitresses there when we needed them and not when we didn't! Lee on his guitar was also good fun and also played requests. Desserts were also delicious and we will look forward to being back soon.

Came at the start of a special event happening each Thursday. Menu full of tasty cheese dishes and live music as well. We sat outside in the 'tent' which was really cosy with heaters , rugs and blankets. The raclette was delicious and a black cherry chocolate mousse was heavenly. Lovely atmosphere, excellent service and a delicious meal Can't wait to return .

Great family restaurant. This is the first choice for our 11 and 7 year old. Great food and service. This was our third visit here and really enjoy the atmosphere and great food. Although we had a complicated order by changing items from starters to mains, the staff got is all correct. Friendly staff. Can't wait to visit again soon. Amazing garden area with pub games and beach huts to dine in too.

Great food, reasonably priced and excellent service. Couldn’t really fault it and a real bonus if you can get one of their discount deals. Good wine list as well, good quality Bordeaux red. Exceptional was the pork ribeye and chocolate mousse. The family will return again for sure.

Our third time for lunch at The Oaks. Fabulous food, atmosphere and the staff are so pleasant and helpful. I would recommend this place. Looking forward to our next visit.

Lovely food as always, great service and warm atmosphere. We mainly go.for the cheese soufflé but the rest of the meals was great too.

Decided to go for Sunday Lunch which offers bottomless gravy, roasts and Yorkshires. Given the cost £19.95 and it's reputation we thought it would be good. Unfortunately we were disappointed in the overall lunch when it came out. The beef was lovely, but only one...

We came as a family for my partner’s 50th Birthday celebration, there were 18 of us altogether. We were warmly welcomed and looked after by all the staff who served great food and drinks with a smile. Nothing was too much trouble. Huge thanks to...

The major attractions were the location, comfort, and space between seating. Whilst the 50% discount on mains food provided you had a 2 course meal was valuable, it was noticeable that the prices of starters had all risen to around the £9* mark ( ?...

Good quality food, service and atmosphere. Had a "50% off mains" voucher which made a saving but still seemed expensive. Still, more "special" than a Toby or Vintage Inn as not a "chain" type menu. Will go again when I have another voucher/offer and the...

We had an excellent meal again with really good friendly service. The stone bass fillet is definitely a good choice and the lamb roulade and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. Definitely good value.

Best meal out in years. Everything was exceptional, food, ambience, service, variety of food and drinks. Went there for my dad’s birthday and all of us were so impressed. Faultless.

Lovely meal celebrating a friend's 50th birthday. Food and service was fab. Lovely staff who really were attentive and looked after us all. I can't wait to go back again soon 😀

I dined here last night, the food was outstanding, service & ambience was superb. This restaurant is consistently brilliant, which is why I dine here as often as I can. The food is extremely reasonably priced for the quality produced. The decor & ambience is...

I went there for my son’s birthday. Excellent pork rib eye which was well presented. My wife was not too keen on the “vegan” custard with her crumble but otherwise a very enjoyable experience.

Beautiful place. Staff very professional and friendly. Lovely welcome and the food was amazing. The roast beef was particularly amazing. We were with our 5 yr old, and she was included in the conversation and menu choices by the staff. Nothing was too much trouble....

Went for NYD . Lovely food, venue and festive atmosphere. Friendly and welcoming staff . Would recommend .

Six of us for Christmas dinner which was very enjoyable indeed. Very very busy. I'll be honest had to wait 15 mins or so for drinks to be ordered but we enjoyed the atmosphere whilst we all settled down. Our granddaughter of 6 months was...

The worst Christmas day lunch ever , Turkey and Beef Wellington , one of the worst meals i have ever been served. Everything that could be wrong was . From bland under seasoned badly presented , poor cooking methods.and the jus was closer to dish...

We had a great evening at The Oaks last night, the staff were fantastic from the minute we walked in, the food and booze matched it. The atmosphere was buzzy and Christmassy without being intrusive at the table. Times are tough in this industry and...

Came for lunch with friends at the beginning of December. There was also a Christmas market in the garden which was a bonus! Food and service were both excellent. We shared bread and dips for starters and I had the steak and ale pie for...

We came for lunch as a group of four when the Christmas market was on. We were seated in the conservatory where we could see the outdoor events whilst being warm inside . Our waitress was friendly and efficient and drinks came in a timely...

Awful, had a sign outside saying 2 courses for £19.50. We got a menu and when we asked if it was £19.50 for 2 courses we were told that we could not have 2 courses at that price. I asked why and the manager Adam...

Lovely meal... Unfortunately, this company does not accept English legal tender. So it is now on our BANNED list

Sunday was our first visit to the Oaks in Highcliffe and wow it is a lovely friendly place and the food was superb, we will definitely be back 😀

Regular visitors as it is 5 minutes from where we live, last nights meal fro the Christmas Party Menu was very disappointing I had the Turkey the portion was very small and the accompanying veg was overcooked and very soft. I will not be going...

Wonderful food, I went with my grandparents and little dog. We all really enjoyed it, really lovely food, great choice, lovely drinks the staff were all lovely & really great with our little dog. Highly recommend.

The best roast in the area, service fantastic, and food was brilliant, we couldn’t fault anything, food was hot, plates hot, and the roast beef melted in your mouth, I was concerned as we were not given a steak knife but actually a butter knife...

The best Sunday Lunch we have ever eaten in a restaurant. The beefs melted in the mouth, the roast potatoes were beautifully crispy on the outside & soft & fluffy on the inside. Fab variety of veg, excellent service & buzzy atmosphere.

Perfect! What a warm welcome and incredible menu. Generous portions too. Will remember the cheese soufflé and artichoke purée for a long time.

Warm relaxed atmosphere, beautiful interior, comfortable seats (and im a larger lady), the food was delicious and the white wine went down a treat. The staff were friendly, welcoming and didn't over fuss whilst you ate. I would describe this place as the perfect balance....

We visited The Oaks while on holiday for Sunday lunch, after seeing it recommended on Facebook by locals for its roasts. It was very busy but we managed to get in a last minute booking. The service was attentive and friendly, not just to us...

Booked a table here on a Saturday night for 6pm. Not overly busy nice and steady for 6pm. The greeting was very welcoming and we were seated right away. We were offered table water once we were seated. All the waiters/waitresses where lovely and our...

14 of us had lunch there after my mother’s funeral. The booking was made with only two days notice. Tim, who I think is Boss-Man, made us most welcome along with his excellent support staff. The waitress service was efficient, accurate, with good eye contact...

Wow - my first visit but definitely not the last! Went with my Mum and partner, our Server was first class, friendly; knowledgeable; attentive but not overly. The food was excellent, I had sirloin steak - delicious, all meals serve hot - a basic but...

Exceptional Experience, as per normal It is so nice to remove the beautifully cooked pastry from your meat/ale pie and taste a piece of rich gravy cover beef that could not be more tender/succulent Chef; you are Mr Tina Turner; “Simply the Best”. Well Done,...

My sister and I went here for dinner. The atmosphere is so relaxing. The food was amazing. We stayed until closing. I really recommend this restaurant. A huge thanks to the friendly helpful staff, and the chef! Looking forward to many return visits

Yet another excellently presented, cooked and served lunch. Had one lunch club deal and one off the main menu. Both delicious. The lunch club is a cracking deal and we will be back. The beetroot tartare is a triumph and the crab cakes too. Pork...

It’s been a while but we thought give it a go with the new menu so wife and mother in tow of we went. It was a little empty on arrival but we were met with a warm smile show to the table and introduced...

Great brasserie style pub with a really great menu and super friendly, attentive staff. We had scallops & ham hock terrine for starters, both were generous sizes and beautifully cooked (also a proper amount of toast with the terrine). Then the slow cooked short rib...

A real find for us, we all had a wonderful roast beef lunch and the cocktails were fantastic. Quite an expensive lunch but we did all have cocktails and it was an exceptional meal and the staff were very friendly and looked after us very...

Great staff, lovely food and very nice cocktails. Always treated well by the staff and the choices of food, wine and cocktails are great

We were staying at the Premier Inn nearby and were fed up with the usual bland offerings. We walked 5 minutes to the Oaks to get something better and were so glad that we did. The staff were absolutely on the ball, the food was...

It's a great pub. Large with different areas giving a different feeling in each, including a great garden at the rear with little beach huts, tables and chairs and a more relaxed seating area. The staff are lovely. It's dog friendly and they provide a...

Lovely evening celebrating two special birthdays. Drinks food staff service was really top notch. We had a lovely lovely evening and nice and busy which gave great atmosphere. Highly recommend

Friendly staff, superb roast beef lunch, lovely surroundings, can't wait to come back again to try in the week.

Went for dinner last night. Absolutely amazing food. Trout, crab &sweetcorn bites to start, steak, beef rib for main. Pistachio soufflé for dessert though was star of the show. Make sure you save room. We will be back.

Excellent friendly service. All the staff seemed very professional in their work. It was very encouraging seeing the restaurant being run so well. Food was excellent too. Not surprised it was busy with plenty of atmosphere. Fantastic large outside area. 100% recommend.

We took our friends from London for dinner last night. Everything was just perfect. The atmosphere, the staff, the drinks and, of course, the food. Thank you for a lovely evening.

We went on Sunday 20th August. Greated warmly arriving at 6pm we were told there wasnt any space for two in the main dining room until 19.30. However there was space outside. This was totally fine as it was a lovy day. We chose to...

For those who are visiting the area... this is a good place to eat! From a local who has visited on numerous ocassions!

Food is perfect and always a good range to choose from. The service is superb and the whole atmosphere is great.

Staff friendly and welcoming. Food choice great and a bit different. Food quality excellent Dogs were also allowed in and given water and treats!

First visit here and the food and drinks were amazing. Family friendly and a great kids menu. The service was great and just at the right speed. Lots of staff, so very attentive. The garden has games to play including connect 4, Jenga and chequers....

Walk in on Saturday lunch but we were lucky to get a table. Warm welcome and friendly staff, who were kept busy. We had the fishcakes which were delious we shared a portion of chips. I had the marmalade pudding which was scrumptious. Lovely idea...

We had a family get together to celebrate our daughters 40th birthday today we had the lemon beachhut which was great our food was superb as was the service very impressed the lady in charge was so helpful Will certainly be visiting again soon Wouldn't...

The food was very good,especially the souffle and the Chateaubriand steak. The surprise was to discover the Wednesday offers, and the warm weather making sitting outside comfortable. The welcome and service were friendly and excellent, the live music at the right volume for conversation. A...

We visited for dinner with our 2 young children (3 & 5) and from our arrival being greeted and shown to our table we were made to feel very welcome, especially our little ones - all staff we encountered engaged with them really kindly. The...

The menus were not marked with allergens and I was told to use the online matrix. This was tricky as the signal was poor so hard to get a connection. When this was achieved the choice of dishes that were available as a coeliac was...

We had a really great meal here….service was brilliant and the place was unsurprisingly full. Started with cucumber gazpacho (?) sounded intriguing and I must say was utterly delicious. After that I had the “special “ of sticky beef with coconut rice, which was really...

Lovely venue. Nice decor. Friendly welcome. Plenty of space. Two menus, one lunch menu, nice choice. Other menu bit more up market. Was very odd, when one of our party asked for steak well done, but was told by waitress to have a look at...

Superb Sunday lunch, the food was plentiful, excellent quality and good value. The service was very professional and it’s easy to see that the staff were all well trained. The car park isn’t huge but we found by waiting it is so busy that people...

We rang last minute after changing plans, the lady on the phone (believe she was the manager) was really lovely and managed to fit us in. Upon approval we explained our situation and we were shown to our table. The manager came over with two...

The restaurant and pub is definitely a local hotspot. I visited alone, and even though the restaurant was fully booked, they were able to accommodate me. I ordered the stake and ale pie, and although very delicious, I would not say it's better than any...

Had a virgin voucher for two courses. The choices are more limited on these vouchers. My husband didn’t like the choice but the waitress co firmed he coukd choose from main menu. Both mine from the more limited menu and his were absolutely delicious. I...

Quite a nice setting & decor, staff generally quite friendly. The food is OK. Nothing more. Some items are ridiculously overpriced - £6 for six small pieces of bread and some dips. Puddings at £10. Service on the slow side. Would not rush back or...

We visit most years when on holiday nearby, tonight’s meal and service was brilliant as usual, helped along by the rose wine offer so thank you once again for the amazing food! The lamb roulade and the cheese soufflé come highly recommended.

We chose to eat here a couple of weekends ago for my mum's birthday as we've eaten here many times before and love it. We are never disappointed and this visit was no exception. 4 perfectly cooked steaks, 2 amazing burgers with starters and desserts...

I was gifted a dining experience through Virgin Experiences at another establishment in Bournemouth but decided to change it to The Oaks and I’m glad I did. From the minute we arrived we were met with friendly, courteous, attentive and professional staff. The food was...

Our third visit to The Oaks. Really good quality Sunday lunch with delicious desserts. The roast beef was cooked to perfection and the vegetables were just as good. My lemon tart was zingy and the pastry crisp and light. We sat in the conservatory area...

Sunday lunch at The Oaks is always good. Food atmosphere and service all excellent. A super roast and lots of other options as well.

I definitely was disappointed with my steak ribeye of the special list at £30 I expected more than a load of fat and grizzle hardly any meat sent most of it back I asked for a peppercorn sauce when the steak arrived as I forgot...

We booked here for my birthday dinner. We were made very welcome from the moment we walked in. We were early as we wanted to sit and have a drink before dinner. It was then that I noticed the beach huts. I asked if we...

Nice food, great presentation, efficient service, toilets immaculate, but now CASHLESS, so will NOT be returning!

Amazing food and fabulous service, nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend the charcuterie board and cheeses. Great summer get together for the staff.

A lovely restaurant, food was excellent quality and so was the service. Would happily return. Good portion sizes and the desserts were delicious

It was a spur of the moment visit for some lunch and again we were not disappointed. The lady that greeted us was courteous and very polite. The service was excellent and timing’s were perfect between drinks and food. Food for both of us was...

Great service, great food, & a fabulous choice of ‘spritz/cocktail drinks’. Book a beach hut to dine in for a private dining experience!

Post Covid we always book a table whenever we "plan" a meal out so Saturday lunchtime we rocked up for our 1:30pm booking. Given its reputation and recommendations I was surprised at how empty the carpark was and again how quiet it seemed judging by...