The best restaurants in Swanage North Purbeck South West

Fantastic venue. Poor service. They say table service, but sat 30 mins waiting to be served on a quiet Saturday morning (and we weren't the only ones). In the end, we had to go in and be served. If they can not cope with that now, there's no chance in the summer!! Need to b up your game and be a it was before the change of ownership. That team knew their locals and gave 100% service, 100% of the time.

I had an lovely experience again! The service was incredibly friendly, and the staff made me feel right at home. The coffee was perfect—smooth, rich, and delicious. It’s clear they take pride in both their coffee and customer care. I’ll definitely be back for more great service and coffee!

Enjoyed a nice casual lunch in the conservatory area, food etc was good but wanted to give a shout out to Brad. Efficient friendly service is an increasingly rare thing these days but Brad's service and attention was impressive - thank you!

Change of owners change of produce. Used to buy our daily cob rolls here for decades. Another institution gone. Bakery over the road far better

Delicious Sunday Roast, very tasty and good value, I had the Beef and my partner had Turkey, friendly and helpful staff.

Dropped in after a trip to Norden and back. The old carriage is quite spacious, bright and attractive. Lots of outside seating on the platform and the grass bank. They also have a small book stall to raise funds for the railway. Prices are fine and the food and drinks are up to standard, but not as good as the Norden cafe.

Very good Sunday dinner. Good service too. Just a bit cold, there is an open fire but we were early and it hadn't warmed up. Would go again but maybe a bit later.

Have used Romeos for a few years now and can’t recommend the steak wraps enough! Staff always polite and helpful as I often order over the phone and pick-up before fishing. Previously they’ve delivered to me on the pier and I’m sure they still would if I asked. Thanks!

Don’t eat here staff are disgustingly rude! Rainbow kebab across the road is much more worth the money! Don’t know why the staff thinks it’s okay to talk to customers rude and try talk behind their back and then expect their money! Rude before we even ordered a drink!

Can’t believe these are all genuine reviews. Wouldnt surprise me if they weren’t written by the owners friends. Didn’t think much of the place. Food appears to be pretty stale and not freshly made and the juices sickeningly dense with no real flavour. IMHO Not worth the bother as there are other better places available .

Very disappointed opening hours keep changing you check to see if open then find a note saying open at 8 this has been going on a long time

Best bubble waffles in the area. Warm, filling, delicious just make sure you order at the counter before joining the queue

wasnt impresses. ordered medium haddock mushy peas mug tea. seeing as its a sit down restaurant i was amazed when my meal came in a cardboard box with wooden cutlery also haddock was small in no way was it medium size, but to be fair it was tasty and well cooked however i would not visit again.