The best restaurants serving British food in Canford Cliffs Poole South West

A very enjoyable and good value breakfast, efficient service and dog friendly, we all look forward to returning in the near future.

Stopped at the Coffee Saloon with my wife today and our dog Alfie. My wife and I both had coffee and Avocado with chilli jam on sourdough bread. Absolutely delicious. Alfie also loved his dog treat. Really friendly lady that served us. Highly recommend the Coffee Saloon.

My husband and I attended on Saturday as first time visitors. The cafe was very lively and busy, we ordered hot food: A special small beer battered fish and chips and the roasted heritage carrots and whipped goats cheese, both delicious and we were really satisfied overall with the food and customer service from all the staff, lady on the till was really lovely, kind and patient (even if there was a queue of people) I have worked in customer service before and I really do applaud her and the other cafe staff who were really efficient, friendly and made sure everyone was fully satisfied. The gardens were also very beautiful and scenic. The only criticism I do have is regarding the comfy seating area where the sofa was a bit worse for wear and had obviously been there for a while. We will happily return nonetheless.

My partner and I used to be regulars here but hadn't been for several years. We went for lunchtime drinks. The pub was busy. As we approached the bar the landlord greeted us in a booming gruff unfriendly voice. He curtly directed us to a high table with stools rather than a nearer more convenient table with chairs saying we would have to sit there. For the hour and a half or so that we were there, no one else sat at that table. After a round of drinks, we ordered a portion of chips. The Landlord, Graham, took the order and abruptly said "I don't know when you'll get them!" However, they were not too long coming, which, turned out to be a pity. I have never had chips like them, and I speak with some authority. They were so sodden with oil that my fingers quite literally dripped with it. When the waitress, Amanda, came to our table we showed her the bowl of saturated chips. She was very sorry that we had been so disappointed and apologised unreservedly saying that no one had complained before. She kindly refunded the cost of the chips. Later in the evening, both my partner and I felt queasy and sick, no doubt the result of our unexpected lunchtime ingestion. Darren and Maggie, the managers, came across as unprofessional, both in their dress and demeanour. I doubt we'll be returning any time soon.

Took 30 minutes to get our first drink and about 45 minutes to get our food order, food was basic at best and my pizza was dry and just had pepperoni on it, very basic and not very nice. Finished food and they left our plates on the table for one hour, waited for 2nd round of drinks for over 45 minutes, at which point we asked for the bill due to the delay. The staff had a no care attitude, we’re totally disorganised and completely chaotic. When you come for a meal whilst being on holiday you expect professional standards and a restaurant to want their customers to have a nice time, neither applies in this case. Worst restaurant experience I’ve had in many years - avoid at all costs!!

So-so disappointed, we went there as it was a friend’s birthday and had pizzas but they were as tough as old boots, the knives would not cut through the base, when I tackled the waitress she said it was the way we cook them! I’m 75 so had many pizzas in my time and this is way down my list. The sweet course was nice but at £9 + the slice of cheesecake is the smallest I ever seen and they didn’t even give you a fork so had to use my finger to get it on the spoon. What a let down for a high class area!!!!

We popped in here whilst walking from Bournemouth to Sandbanks. The setting is good , tidy and clean. Service was good and there was a range of food options. We didn’t have to wait long to order and our food was delivered within 15 mins. We had the jacket potato’s and they were lovely. Hot, tasty and fresh. The side salad was plentiful.