The best restaurants in Swanage South Purbeck South West

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

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.

Popped in for pizza. We ate out of the boxes however we had all what we needed. Serviettes, condiments, choice of drinks and ice creams. Not just a take away but a smart modern environment. Well kept and very clean. Defo will return as the Mac and cheese croquettes were a master piece of perfection. Well priced too!!

A new find for a Swanage veteran! Happy to find this place. Lots of vegan options too. Friendly, helpful, good quality. Pop in!

What a fabulous atmosphere, warm and cozy pub. The Sunday roasts were to die for! The staff so pleasant and welcoming, pubs like these are a dying breed. 5 stars from me!

A superb Greengrocer !! And so much more. A superb cafe upstairs. Delightful hardworking sisters run it, Agnes and Joanna. Lovely helpful people.

We were recommended to come here, it’s small limited seating- we’re lucky to get a seat by the window. Good quality, freshly cooked, no nonsense breakfast. What’s not to like.

We booked ahead as it was Saturday evening. Lovely corner table and the staff were all lovely. I had the pork belly (we saw it removed from specials board after my order) and my hubby fish pie. My pork belly was dry and the vegetables were definitely 'kept warm'. My dauphinoise was also dry. My hubby's fish pie was ok, but his veg (same as mine) were old. I appreciate it was a busy Saturday but would have expected better given their hype/reviews. We would think twice about returning.

One of the best fish and chips I've ever had. Wednesday lunchtime, midday. Freshly cooked cod and chips. Huge lump of flaky fish with thin crispy batter.

We managed to get a seat in this fabulous eating house. Staff were SO friendly, and we had the BEST bowl of soup ever - carrot, red pepper, and paprika with lovely wholemeal bread and real butter. What a delightful. The ambience was so cosy, rustic, and welcoming. we can see why it's often necessary to book. we wished we had room to try their amazing selection of homemaked deserts, cakes and pastries. We will return..........soon!!

Bloody brilliant. Food and ambience superb. Service with a smile. Superb plaice and monkfish Thai curry. The desserts are all made by the chef. We had a pavlova but look forward to coming back for the chocolate torte. Very underrated restaurant of the highest echelon.

We visited here for a celebration and had an amazing meal. The cheese souffle was gorgeous as was the lamb main. The wine was superb, staff were friendly and efficient and made it a fantastic celebration. I'll definitely be back when next in Swanage

Lovely café, serving very good restaurant-quality food. The people in the kitchen know what they're doing! One of our favourite places to eat in Swanage. Lunch is served 12pm until 3:30pm, can be worth eating a bit later to avoid the rush.

We always have lunch here when we visit Swanage and have had some lovely food. Sadly not on this occasion. We ordered crab sandwiches. Served promptly but the bread was dry and stale and the salad garnish was past it's best. Such a shame that more care wasn't the taken especially as they weren't even busy.