The best restaurants in Purbeck South West

Lovely friendly café which welcomes locals and visitors. Unlike some others in the area, it will be staying open Thursday to Sunday throughout the winter. Great for arty gifts too!

Sadly no longer in business, as it was a favourite of ours, doing g lovely food and coffee, with lovely staff, in a beautiful location. Corfe has lost a major attraction.

Great breakfast and friendly service. Full English was good. Eggs benedict really nicely presented. Coffees nice with option of mugs, which is nice.

Today....one of the best bacon baguettes ever!! Fresh baked baguette rammed overfull of quality bacon, nice people great location sat on the beach overlooking a sunny Swanage Bay, fantastic!!

Took motorbike for MOT very friendly.Great cafe and received complimentary coffee.Check out Motorbikes nights Friday

We missed out on coming here in October due to it being so busy so this time we made sure we booked a table. It really didn’t disappoint . The pizza arrived quickly (you can see it being cooked). And it was so incredibly tasty. Definitely in top 3 of best pizza I’ve ever eaten!! The staff were incredible with our 2 year old daughter too. If you get the chance to come here then do it. You won’t regret it.

just had to pop a review on here for our experiences at Old Harry’s bar. My parents and sister were visiting for the week and we were staying very near to this ‘hidden’ gem. From the very warm welcome, to the smell of pizza and a good G&T (or 2) we spent 2 lovey evenings playing cards, chatting and relaxing. My dad enjoyed his pint. Great ambience, music to listen to but still hold a conversation in the cosy but spacious bar we felt great. Highly recommend. What an asset to Studland village

Quite simply our favourite place in Swanage to spend a few hours, watching the view , listening to the sea, creating memories and with Molly and her great team. The food and drink are first class and the atmosphere is unbearable

Last night, I had the absolute pleasure of experiencing a fine dining chef's table that was nothing short of extraordinary. Each course was a masterpiece—perfectly balanced flavors, stunning presentation, and innovative pairings that left us in awe. The ambiance added a magical touch, creating an intimate and luxurious atmosphere that elevated the entire evening. Chef Christian deserves every bit of praise for orchestrating such a flawless experience. His passion and artistry were evident in every bite, and his attention to detail was impeccable. It wasn't just a meal; it was an unforgettable journey of culinary delight. If you're looking for a dining experience that sets the bar impossibly high, this is it!

Had to travel through an antique shop up flights of stairs but this gem was hidden at the top. Opposite harry ramsdens on the corner. It is easy to walk past. Gluten free coeliac friendly cakes - I had choc and banana and it was melt in the middle ecstasy. Could also have things like chips - we all know in the community how just a portion of safe chips is everything. Prices are so cheap too. They definitely underprice themselves I felt. Also knowledge of local area for great food options :)

I visited the legion with my nan,sister and daughter. We each had a starter and main meal. My daughter had battered cod and chips, which she throughly enjoyed. The food was very nice and presented well. Waitress was very friendly and helpful 💞 thank you for a lovely evening. Glad we booked it.

A very small intimate restaurant offering excellent service and food. Interesting tapas full of strong flavours all perfectly cooked. Thank you for giving us a lovely evening.

Great spot for a drink after a day at the beach, fabulous views across the bay. Service is good and the prices are reasonable.

Finally.. somewhere in Swanage with real taste! The Sandwich Shed is a hidden gem. Run by a lovely couple who have crafted a small and delicious menu, made up of gourmet sandwiches. All on homemade focaccia, my favourite was the BBQ beef brisket served with sauerkraut, smoked cheese, crispy onions and homemade black garlic sauce. Accompanied by some freshly cooked skinny fries and smoky “shed” slaw and a drink from the pub in which the SS is situated, there is nothing to fault. Would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys home cooked, quirky food.

We bought two slices of gorgeous cake here, a Dorset apple cake and a toffee fudge, both were really delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed them! We were disappointed that it wasn’t the lovely man who served us the last time we were in Wool as he was so friendly and helpful! Would definitely recommend