The Station Kitchen in West Dorset

Really great food and atmosphere, almost perfect - but being charged £5 for a slice of bread (was cut in half) did jar, come on you’re better than this!!

Amazing dining experience along with amazing food would do it all over again in a heartbeat

After hearing wonderful things about Platform, we finally got to try it today. Its a beautiful setting, the staff are lovely and the food is just wonderful. We will be back.

amazing place and fantastic food

The experience of dining in the railway carriage was brilliant and made more enjoyable for us by them not allowing dogs in the carriage we dined. Service was good and the food was not disappointing. I had the fish with noodles that was not as good as the beef but it was reasonable value for money and the setting more than made up for any shortfall.

We came here for Sunday lunch as a 60th birthday treat, the carriage we ate in was impressive in decor but nearly empty and lacking atmosphere. We both had roast pork, the meals we pleasant enough but crackling was disappointing.We felt the drinks were expensive as were the 'extras' in particular the Cauliflower Cheese at £5.50 for a small portion, which was flavourless. Sadly for us, the experience didn't live up to our expectations, we have had better elsewhere at much better value.

Where better than a ghost train to experience a Murder Mystery on Halloween! The Station Kitchen is two railway carriages brilliantly transformed into a restaurant at the old West Bay station. The waiting room has been turned into a bar area where you can sip on cocktails before dinner. On the night we visited, food had been ordered in advance to avoid any disruption to the actors. Food, service and atmosphere well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Bought some vouchers for my parents to dine here and they had the best time. Excellent food and service, food was all fresh cooking and my mum said it was the best Sunday lunch she has had in years, seasonal vegetables which included red cabbage, seasonal greens, artichokes, carrots, parsnips, all cooked to perfection. Thank you for making a wonderful experience for them.

Had a fantastic Sunday lunch, the carriage is very atmospheric, and great history given by a member of the team. We had soft shell crab and cod cheeks for starters and the Roast beef, sadly we were too full for dessert, if your in West Bay I can thoroughly recommend a meal here.

Exceptional Sunday roast beef, probably the best I have ever eaten at a restaurant or pub! Hugely generous portion sizes too. The beef itself was melt in the mouth, the gravy was perfectly savoury and just the right thickness, and I particularly loved the gluten free Yorkshire pud which was stuffed with slow cooked ox cheek. Absolutely delicious. The veg was also amazing and there were some some unusual options that really complimented everything else on the plate, including perfectly roasted piccolos (thin parsnips), carrots, kale, Jerusalem artichoke, tenderstem broccoli and of course some excellent roasties too. Crispy onion was sprinkled on top which I've never had on a roast before but it worked so well. The Station Kitchen staff were lovely and very friendly, and checked up on us to make sure everything was okay. The décor inside the restaurant is so unique and such a great talking point. We will be returning to try the pork and chicken! Thank you!

Had always assumed this was just a seaside cafe, until a friend put us right. It turned out to be a superb, and very different, restaurant serving an eclectic -primarily fish based- menu. The scallops were divine, the fish chowder one of the best we’ve had outside New England. We will certainly return

Good service and a quaint little railway carriage restaurant. Not the cheapest but I can't fault the food. Prices on the menu would be a nice touch.

Celebration lunch for my 81st birthday. Perfect in every way! Brixham fish chowder followed by a Baileys panna cotta, gin and tonic on arrival, a very good chardonnay with the fish and excellent coffee to finish. Oh, and my partner loved the boef bourgignonne and cheeseboard! We shall return and recommend.

Had yet another fabulous meal here. Food was beautiful. My only 'criticism' is that we could have eaten that lamb curry for starter, mains and pud...it was that good! Thank you again

We held our Wedding Breakfast this weekend at the Station Kitchen. The experience has been outstanding from start to finish. This was mostly down to Claire and her team’s ability to turn our thoughts and wishes into a reality via a well executed plan. The star of the show was the well prepared food, which catered for everyone’s needs as well as being delicious in taste. The carriages, like others have said, have an atmosphere which takes you away for a moment in time and provides a unique eating environment.

This is a quirky place to eat! The food was lovely. Worthy of the two rosettes. Wine selection was also good. The only down side... Waited a long time for food but waitress was very professional. Just hope you like the people on the table next to you as very cosy!!!

Fantastic Sunday lunch Staff very professional and friendly

Such an unusual place. Staff were fantastic and starters were great. Unfortunately a phase of their electric went which they were unable to fix so we didn’t get to complete our meal. Staff were amazing and despite our insistence they refused to let us pay for what we had had. We will definitely return on our next visit. Well done to all for making it as good as it could be under the circumstances

The Station kitchen was a real surprise to us. We had not found any restaurant of interest i Westbay. By chance we found TSK, got a table and had a fantastic dinner. Unique dining in a train car, nice service and really good sea food as well as priceworthy wines. This was one the best dining experinces during our one week stay in England. Highly recommended.

We didn’t even know until this place existed, until today. We thought we’d give it a go as we’re both foodies and like something different. And your restaurant hit the spot! The carriages are super cosy, warm and beautifully designed. The octopus starter must be one of the best starters we have had in a long time. Keep doing what you’re doing as you are doing the right thing! We will definitely be back when we’re in the area again! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We loved the vibe of this quirky restaurant in a railway carriage on the old railway tracks. The food was excellent and varied. We had a number of small plates and a couple of mains, all very good. Octopus was delicious as was the hake Kiev, great idea. Super puds also.

The Station Kitchen has caught our eye every time we've visited West Bay and we finally had the chance to book a table and visit. We are so glad we did and will definitely be back! We booked our table in person the day before our visit and my wife commented on how much she liked the flamingo blinds in one of the carriage windows (we love flamingos), wondering if we could be seated there. The staff said it couldn't be guaranteed as the seating plan was already in progress but they would do their best. As it turned out, that wasn't possible - but a large flamingo candle holder had been placed on our table instead. We were greeted with "ah, the flamingo lady!" when we arrived. Great attention to detail and a lovely way to make us feel welcome. We both ordered the steak, which was delicious. Cooked exactly how we'd like it and with excellent chips and vegetables. We both agreed it was the best steak either of us could remember having. All the staff were really friendly and we had a lovely evening.

We had dinner here on 31st August and had one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in a while. The decor of the carriage was beautiful and not to mention the delicious food. Huge thanks to our wonderful server Abi who made it an evening and dining experience to remember. We can’t recommend this restaurant enough!

We were given a gift voucher so we came to claim it without researching the place before so everything g was an amazing surprise on arrival. The carriages are beautifully decorated and the staff were so friendly, efficient and welcoming. The menu looked so good but as it was a Sunday we went for the Fat Controller roast. What a good choice. The best restaurant roast we’ve had! We also went for a couple of starters too which were also delicious. All in all it was a very enjoyable experience with a lovely venue, incredible staff and delicious food. Thank you

Dinner on an old train - an absolute must! Service was outstanding and the steak was delicious! Easy to park and find

Absolutely loved our evening, we had 3 courses, myself and my husband, the staff where lovely , food fantastic and really pleased we found this gem . The setting is really great and unique.

Lovely little off the beaten "track" restaurant. Friendly staff. Fantastic food. Great drinks. Couldn't ask for more.

Been a little tradition for us to come here for our wedding anniversary. Fantastic meal and beautiful setting. Amazing and friendly staff

What a wonderful place to eat. The staff are extremely friendly, helpful and professional. The food, simply delicious. There were 8 of us dining and we all enjoyed every single course. Will definitely return. Highly recommended!

We ate here whilst on holiday as a treat for our grandsons, whilst for 4 the price was a little high, but the food more than made up for it, the food was awesome, each of our meals were beautifully cooked and presented. Staff were lovely. All in all a lovely evening in great surroundings.

Disappointing. We had high expectations, given the prices, but the food was underwhelming. The quality simply does not match the prices. Small portion of fish, too much butter and burnt skin. The chocolate cremeux was like melted chocolate ice cream poured onto the plate and without the pickled cherries that were listed on the menu.

Fantastic Sunday lunch at the station kitchen .silver service really was excellent. Special mention to both Ashley and Gideon who both made our sitting .You are both a credit to your upbringing and training in your fields . The ambience of the station kitchen setting is of a very high level . We had our sitting in an old railway carriage, we felt like we were in the orient express . The dinner was of high quality. I had roast beef with all the trimmings , my wife had mushroom wellington, and there was plenty of it . We stayed in Westbay 3 nights and dinned out each evening. The station kitchen being by far the best . We will definitely return , Do yourself a favour if you want something special and visit yourselves

I saw this restaurant in TV show "Escape to the country" that was broadcast in Croatia on August 19, 2024. I searched and found this restaurant on Google maps. I like it.👍

We may have been unlucky with our experience (dinner for 4 at peak Saturday evening timing) but, in my opinion, improvements need to be made to get a higher rating. The venue is very nice (we were seated in the dog friendly station building rather than the railway carriages) and the decor is very interesting/appropriate. Staff are very pleasant. The lady serving us talked us through the menu and the specials only to then tell us that there were no prawns left (there goes the starter I wanted) and there was only 1 monkfish portion and 1 raywing portion ... we quickly stated that we'd like to reserve these only then to be told that they had now also gone to someone else (so there goes the 2 options I'd have liked for a main course). We all finally ordered things we'd be happy with but what turned up wasn't always in line with what was expected. The confit peach starter turned out to be plum (no explanation given when this was pointed out) and the expected cherries with the chocolate cremaux were actually strawberries (again, no explanation given). What was received was actually very good (the sticky toffee pudding being a highlight). The toilets are housed in a shipping container behind the restaurant. Very clean and well presented but would be a pain if the weather was inclement. I don't think we'd rush back.

We booked to come here yesterday for drinks and bar snacks while we are on holiday. From start to finish our experience was amazing. The carriage we were in was beautiful and the waitress was very knowledgeable and told us all about the history of the carriage. The food and drinks were delicious. Attentive and friendly staff. Can’t fault this place. Would highly recommend

We had our wedding here, exceptional service, every member of staff were very helpful. The owner went above and beyond to make our day special. All of our guests commented on the uniqueness of the venue and how the food was amazing 👏, this will definitely be our anniversary meal venue for many years to come 😀 forever grateful to have created memories in such a special and unique place.

The food undercooked had to wait an hour. Tried to charge service charge which I would not pay. And I am Mrs Lesley Kelly

Fantastic experience. Great food. Fantastic service. Will go back again

Absolutely fantastic location and great food definitely the best meal we had whilst in Bridport, very nice and friendly staff, I had a very nice beer and the wine was delicious, absolutely first class, highly recommend the station kitchen.

Were here for Sunday lunch, had the Fat Controller (all three meats) the food was excellent, the staff attentive but not in your face, it also had a great atmosphere with its quirky decor, would highly recommend.

Attentive staff, fantastic food, and a unique location. I would've given 5 stars anyway as this is the first place that has actually asked if we were okay with the service charge! (we were!)

Top notch restaurant, a great evening

A restaurant with a special atmosphere. Wonderfully furnished wagons. It's amazing how creatively they utilized an abandoned railway station. It's worth a visit.

Very nice indeed, and the atmosphere in the dinning carriage 1st class

Fantastic food, friendly staff and one of the most dog friendly places I've been to. My pup and I were very happy!

Beautiful for a very special occasion. However, don’t be fooled. Service charge automatically added unless you state you don’t wish for it. Sadly, extortionate drink prices. Unfortunately that has put us off ever going again. There is no excuse to charge so much. Other than that, a very different place to go.

Another great meal and the opportunity to enjoy a cocktail in the new carriage. This is our fifth visit as we book whenever we come down for a holiday. We have never been disappointed and look forwards to visiting again next time we are down. Food is fabulous, staff are very friendly, courteous and professional. Independent restaurants who focus on using good local ingredients deserve to be successful and we’d highly recommend. Great food, fabulous ambiance and setting.

We chose the Station Kitchen for our wedding venue because of how unique it is and from past experience, how amazing the food is and we were not disappointed. From the start, Claire was amazing at communicating and suggesting what would work well for our day. She made it so easy and straightforward which took the stress away from wedding planning. The Station Kitchen team did a fantastic job on the day, they were attentive, friendly and professional and our guests were well looked after. The food was outstanding and they catered for a variety of dietary requirements with such ease. (Abi's scotch eggs & Ash's cocktails were incredible!) We were blessed with great British weather and the rain poured but it was still a perfect day! We would highly recommend the Station Kitchen as not only a restaurant but an amazing wedding venue.

Me and my partner came here for our 10 year anniversary after it was highly recommended, as we love sea food. The food was incredible…. The fish was cooked to perfection, and we had a few cocktails which were fabulous!! It was such a lovely setting by the sea in a gorgeous train carriage!! We would highly recommend and will most definitely be returning in the near future! For reference we had the John dory on the bone with braised octopus and the Ratte potatoes with mussel butter as a side! We were quite shocked to see some of these reviews! Some people clearly don’t know amazing sea food when they taste it!! So do give this place a try, and ignore any negative reviews! Thanks so much for a wonderful experience and meal!

Booked for my daughters birthday with 9 members of the family we were greeted and shown to our seats the carriages are beautiful and well laid out the service was excellent and friendly and the food was absolutely fantastic would definitely go again and would recommend people to sample the experience many thanks to the staff who made the day very special for my daughter and the rest of us

Amazing food, service everything was perfect, we came here for our wedding breakfast and can't speak highly enough of the station kitchen and the staff everything was perfect

Absolutely excellent food and the most amazing location. Highly Recommend

Disappointed on our second visit to this restaurant. Great surroundings, attentive staff, but the meal was definitely not of the same standard as our previous visit two years ago. My whole sole was not quite cooked, and the only vegetable with it was a very small dish of hard crushed potato. My husband had chicken breast which was overcooked and consequently hard to cut and chew. He also had only one very small portion of a vegetable. Very expensive for poor quality.

Went here for Sunday lunch. Unfortunately there was a private party on of which we were unaware when we booked. We were in the carriage with the tropical wallpaper and faux foliage. It was very dark as the blinds apparently could not be opened to let in some natural daylight. Having seen other reviews/photos we would have preferred the more authentic wood finish in the other carriage but that is obviously down to personal taste. The young serving staff were pleasant and the food arrived within 5 minutes of us ordering so we weren’t there long! The lamb was tasty and tender with a decent selection of vegetables. The carriages are facing the old station platform on one side and the car park on the other.

It is a great place for a special treat.

Unique venue. Historical. Staff enjoyed letting us know the history of the train carriage. Excellent and well served food. We had the roast. Chef made my husband a vegetable Wellington, gluten free. Very nice touch.

Great atmosphere and felt very well looked after. Definitely visit if you are in the area.

Amazing food and setting! I had the mussels to start, Rib Eye for main and a Banana Rum Espresso Martini, all mazing. Highley recommend.

This was very good food and great wines. So cannot argue with that. And an awesome atmosphere, as loved the feeling of being on an old train eating. A colourfully decorated carriage with great ambiance. Just be aware that it’s also expensive. To a degree that would be expected because of the excellence, but considering I only had two potatoes with my roast, it was quite costly in my humble opinion. Whilst I am from Bristol and often expect to pay premium prices here these days, this was up there with London prices, so bear that in mind. However - it was very unique and special and still a great one off meal in a lovely setting for us.

Unfortunately, a big disappointment. High prices that do not match the quality. Small portions, some ingredients burnt or underseasoned. Some of the dishes on the menu were not available at all. Very long waiting time for food.

Lovely old world charm and history of carriages

Have to say the food here is the best we've had in ages and we eat out alot.The staff are extremely friendly.The decor is fab .Can't wait to go back.

My partner and I visited last night and we were blown away by the great service the waitresses provided, what a lovely experience and fantastic meal. We were greeted with a friendly member of staff and then Abbie showed us to the cocktail carriage, nothing was too much trouble and her knowledge of the station history and surroundings was full of enthusiasm. The cocktail bar carriage provided a very relaxed atmosphere and I felt like we were about to head off on our travels. The meal and service in the main carriage was exceptional. We will definitely be visiting again, maybe this evening! 😀😀

Lovely food, delicious cocktails in a unique setting. What more could you ask for?!

So lucky to get a table for today. Had four amazing well made cocktails, shared a couple of starters followed by a very tasty roast dinner with proper Yorkshire puddings. All very full by then but just had to squeeze in a shared desert. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.

Booked for Sunday afternoon, ambiance fantastic, service very good, food very disappointing. Scotch egg starter OK, mains not so. Thin slices of Sirloin steak tough as old boots, (have a word with your butcher) . Pork OK, but cracking was like a pork scratchings not proper crackling. Lamb shoulder just OK. All vegetables served Luke warm. After a very disappointing main course decided not to have a pudding. After reading reviews and looking. at all the awards we were expecting something special.. It wasn't. Will not be rushing back.

Amazing food, very friendly staff and impeccable service. We really felt welcome and at home there. Will be back very soon for another gorgeous cocktail!! Dave & Lisa from Swanage.

We had a wonderful anniversary lunch. The sea bream and my steak were great. The pre lunch stroll on the beach made it a perfect day out.

I'm disappointed with the restaurant we visited. Although the concept and decor were great, the delivery of service was not. We waited for over an hour and a half for our main course, which we had to chase the staff for. While the fish was good, the potatoes were overcooked and chewy. They did offer to replace them, but we didn't want to wait any longer. When we received the bill, they did take the optional service charge off the bill. However, we still had to go to the desk to pay the bill as it took a while for the staff to bring the machine to settle the bill. At this point, we were the only ones left in the restaurant, so there was no excuse for the delay. Maybe it was just a bad night, but it could have been a lot better!

Decided to try this restaurant based on the spectacular reviews... Was a party of three giddy with excitement . I am not normally a person who submits negative reviews , however felt so disappointed I felt I should give my honest feedback . I ordered the cach of the day 🐟 a whole fish very bland with crushed potatoes in tower like shape , then dressed with a prickly salad leaves the ones that you cannot chew unless a farm animal...... presentation was lack lustre seems like no effort had gone into this creation ..... Really underwhelming and at £ 28.00 more high end price........ so expected something more............? the salad was so prickly I thought I had swallowed a fish bone SCARY..... such a shame as the location and ambience fabulous ...but it's not just about the venue as the food has to be the STAR ⭐......not on this occasion ...

Excellent, eccentric and fabulous, food Excellent as was the service .

Food was average,service took a long time I’d say forgotten 1 1/2 hours, no pints for beer so,£7 for 440 ml 🙈, and up to £54 for a bottle of wine! Would I return….. NO..

Nice restaurant with a great concept. Some sort of confusion with our booking (we did have a screenshot of it) meant we ended up in the group carriage which wasn't great as we were a table of two (sat side by side) and it was very noisy (not the actual fault of the restaurant). The staff were amazing, very attentive and went above and beyond. The starters were a little underwhelming but the main and desert were excellent. I would go there in the future if we visit the area again.

A fab dinner...food couldn't have been better. We had trout, cod then sticky toffee...excellent. Only minor issue was it was very hot

Had the most fabulous birthday meal here on Friday. The team made me feel very special and the food was sensational. Highly recommended.

This is a little gen, tucked away on the end of an old railway line. in West Bay. We have been here a few times now, we make the mistake of ordering the Sunday lunch "fat controller". It wasn't a mistake really but don't like wasting food, there was so much, so if you are hungry, we recommend it. There is a large range of cocktails to choose from, the food menu choice is extensive and can be viewed online, we recommend you check it out. The Sunday lunch and locals lunch, during the week is good value if you are watching the pennies.

I've been to this wonderful place around 5 times now, and it's about time I made a review. Exotic, great atmosphere, excellent staff. The whole decor takes you back in time, and sitting in the carriage on a windy evening while the carriage sways gives you that experience that you feel like you are on a train. For me, it's the full restaurant experience I want. The food itself, well, it's that good you just have to indulge yourself with 3 courses or more, and I can tell you that you will be more than satisfied. It's bigger plates of food than you expect, and the presentation and flavour are first class (no pun intended). The staff are also very attentive and catering to your needs. You never leave dissatisfied, just a full belly and a smile on your face. I'm always recommending the place to friends, and it's definitely a hit for the dating scene. 10/10

One of our favourite restuarants to visit, amazing food and a unique dining experience!! We run a small B&B in Devon so always recommend to our guests!! www.netherleigh.co.uk

Always amazing food whenever we visit. First time in the front carriage which was just as beautiful as the other. Good service and nice wine selection.

It’s rare I write a review but felt I had to after our experience. I had such high expectations after all the positive things I had heard from others. Firstly the starter was an absolute joke!! Four slices of cut salami sausage with some purée dotted around the side doesn’t quite meet the £10 price tag. Nothing on the plate was homemade so unsure why it would be on the menu in a place that class themselves as fine dining. Moving on to the mains… I had beef fillet which was underdone and so tough I could barely cut it let alone chew it. The potato was greasy and nothing had an flavour. My partner ordered the fish curry which admittedly the sauce was very nice but the fish was battered and again flavourless and greasy! It was an unusual concept to deep fry in batter and then add to a curry? We both left our meals as they were inedible. After explaining to the waiter it wasn’t up to expectations he removed the service charge??? I thought this was odd as the service was absolutely fine and it’s optional anyway. The only positive was the decor

Fantastic use for the old station and a couple of old train carriages!

The surreal experience of gazing at a redundant platform while sitting in a static train carriage. There is no engine, but neither is there meant to be. The walls are festooned with huge clocks, an enormous ampersand, large pieces of metal (a 4ft-tall industrial iron thing is bolted to the floor in the middle of the carriage), fluffy baubles and twinkling lights. Candleholders are large pink flamingos and figurines, and the whole effect is utterly charming.

We travelled a decent way to come to the station kitchen for a special birthday meal and were sadly left a bit disappointed. The decor is fun but we were sat at the head of the Brunel carriage and the lights were so blindingly bright and they weren’t able to turn them down. The rest of the carriage appeared to be set with much more atmospheric lighting fit for a dinner. Cocktails to begin were lovely but tended towards the sweet end. Lots of speciality cocktails available but a few more traditional would be nice. Service was friendly but slow. It was a long time to get bread. Focaccia was well made but the butter was whipped with honey which was far too sweet to start a meal. Starters were great, we had most of them on the menu across our group and all enjoyed. Moving onto mains, there were two main issues here: temperature and seasoning. Both the brill and the fillet steak were on the cool side of tepid. My brill dish was entirely under-seasoned to a fault, whereas the sirloin steak was far too salty. Also for being so close to the sea, surely more focus should be put on high quality seafood? We didn’t delve too far into the puddings but a couple of us had a classic STP, good sauce and ice cream but sponge was a bit dense. On the wine side of things we had some delicious reds and whites around the £50 mark which we thoroughly enjoyed. We have to say, even though the prices are on the menu, we were shocked at how much the bill came to. The restaurant charged high end, almost London, prices but not delivering on quality. It sadly left us with a bitter taste in our mouths.

What an absolute gem of a restaurant with wonderful menu of lovingly cooked local West County produce. A must visit if your ever in West Bay enjoying life.

Delicious Sunday roast served by friendly, attentive staff. Nice and cozy in the carriage despite chilly weather.

I had been looking forward to going for awhile The food was ok but the service and the wait was awful It took ages for the first course to arrive and the main There was no reason given when we told the staff and they seemed indifferent

Brilliant food, great venue, great staff and thoroughly enjoyable murder mystery event!

Great lunch spot with fantastic cocktails and lovely range of food, staff were super, everywhere was so clean and looked after will definitely be back

Tried the new venture The SK’s pub lunch’ with friends and we had a really good time. The carriage was warm and toasty on a cold but dry January day the staff as usual were lovely and our meals enjoyable. First time I have had crispy eggs and they were excellent with a runny yolk and perfectly cooked white will have them again! The sharing plate also looked great as did on the all of the food we saw going to other diners always good to see what food is available!

We have visited this restaurant on 2 or 3 occasions and we have had beautifully cooked, flavoursome meals in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere every time. This restaurant has become a nostalgic favourite to us, as a couple, as every visit has been consistently enjoyable (for food and atmosphere). It is so well received to find a restaurant that is unimposing and welcoming (for dogs also in the old station building rather than in the carriages although we have eaten in both) yet does not break the bank and serves meals with such a well derived menu of interesting ingredients and flavours, without over-complicating matters. The venue is quirky, vibrant and of a 1920s, art deco design (I think). The setting is unique, being set in the the old railway station (and carriages on the old tracks) with a chef that understands flavours and hosts a good combination of meals, with the Penang Seafood curry a firm favourite. Love this place. Our favourite restaurant in Bridport and we will be back soon. In a couple of weeks actually, and we live in Hampshire. ;)

A very mixed experience. The carriage we dined in (Brunel) I think, was quirky and the theme and decor certainly different and interesting. However the menu was disappointing. Starters were tasty but a very limited choice of main courses. Although seen on line beforehand I had assumed specials etc would have complimented the choices. I hadn't expected the pizzas to be be available in our A la Carte carriage but am guessing as it's a very quiet time of year all guests were in the one carriage. However spending £38 for a beef main course for example, served alongside pizzas........that didn't feel like a "special" dining experience.Although I appreciate the fine dining and pizza style dining are probably separate in high season. It's a great venue with huge potential but perhaps needs more reasonable priced innovative dishes on the a la Carte dinner menu to sustain local revisits which really are needed during the low season. Service was odd - too much clearing whilst eating - and not up the standard expected of the main menu prices.

My partner and I attended for New Year’s Eve dinner. Lovely quirky setting. However service was really bad and my beef wellington was served to me with the beef still wrapped in plastic from the cooking process. Not much of an apology given. Ended up leaving without eating a main it was that bad an experience. Wrote them an email complaining about my experience and gave them a week to reply. Nothing. So here’s my review I guess. Wouldn’t recommend.

Amazing place! Very quirky. Although the food is on the expensive side, it is fantastic! The service, atmosphere and train coach setting are amazing. Staff are also great (especially Lu Lu). It was my wife’s and I’s wedding anniversary and the staff even made sure there was an anniversary card and small gift on our table (nice, personal touch). We’ll be coming back again.

We came here for lunch after reading an article in the Dorset Magazine. Wonderful quirky carriage and the food was excellent. We had the Mediterranean Moussaka - delicious - not really like a moussaka at all and my partner had the veggie curry - wonderful flavours and tastes. Staff were excellent. Will be back soon.

Lovely place and lovely woman I now know who showed me her train rooms.

Very overpriced. Pizza's very dry. Money taken as deposit without consent then not taken off from final bill. Management very dismissive of complaints. Would not recommend.

The prices here are comparable with London restaurants, but this is just Bridport where prices are mostly about 50% lower. That gives an expectation of attention to detail, which was sadly missing. Clearly the chef is talented, but the rest is frankly shambolic. The menus have some imaginative touches and the food is nice, but that alone does not justify these prices. Where do we start? The web site describes their beloved antique railway carriages, giving the impression we would be dining in comfortable passenger coaches as commonly used for dining on many heritage railways, but in reality they are parcels vans with random old tables and chairs inside - and no windows! Much is made of their hand-made special focaccia bread - we were given one very small piece each, which was indeed delicious but no second piece was offered and the bread plates were taken away before the starter even arrived! This seemed very mean. Soup (veloute) was nice but served with no spoons, and waiting staff swiftly disappeared! So we had to wait for someone to come back and ask for some. Then dessert spoons were brought, and left in a stack on the table, not laid. Eventually someone else came with some soup spoons, by which time we had started. Main courses arrived at different times, although we were only a group of 3. The waiting staff had little idea of how to wait table with any sort of formality, reaching over customers to serve others, and generally demonstrating a total lack of training in proper waiting etiquette. Toilets are outside at the end of the platform, basic Portaloos decorated with a vase full of dried rushes! This would have been tolerable except that being a very wet night, it was necessary to put a coat on to get to the toilet, and when you get there, there's nowhere to hang your coat! My wife complained that she had nowhere to hang or place her handbag other than on the wet, dirty floor. Not good enough! When a gent takes a lady out for what is anticipated to be an expensive meal, she gets dolled up and gets out her best accessories, not expecting to have to put a £500 handbag down on a wet floor and drape her dress coat over a sink. All of these seem like small things, but overall it demonstrates complete lack of attention to detail which is not good enough at these top-dollar prices. The place could easily be so much better if they had a good Maitre D' in charge who would deal with all these issues. As it is, I'm sorry, although the food is good, the experience is just not worth anything like the money charged.

Station Kitchen has always been consistently excellent every time we have been. Staff are always friendly and helpful and food is always beautifully presented and very much enjoyed. The owners went out of their way to accommodate our wishes which was so very kind of them. We are looking forward to our next visit as always. Thank you x

Unfortunately not a good experience. Cost us £160 for very little food. Kids chips were £6-7 in a tiny dish and the cheese board for £7 had 6 grapes and charcoal crackers. I wanted a meal off the kids menu as the locals dishes 2 for £19 only had two options. This was frowned upon when I asked. Kids meals at £15 each is far too expensive. The added service charge of £18 was really shocking. In total we spent £160 for 4 adults, one being a kids meal and I wish we went somewhere else. A lot of the dishes were extra too, for example if you wanted the salmon as a starter that wasn’t included in the locals deal despite being listed. Save your money and go elsewhere. We booked because we wanted the pizzas but these are only served in the evening which isn’t made clear. We wanted to cancel but would have cost us £10 per head.

Absolutely superb. Great service, amazing decor, fabulous food. Not first visit, would recommend without hesitation.