The best restaurants serving Seafood food in England

I’ve waited 6 weeks to write this review. It’s considered because I know Hospitality has been difficult since Covid. We went to this restaurant to celebrate our 30th anniversary - my partner had chosen it over other restaurants near us in Dorset. It was a fabulous stormy day with great views from the dining room. We were welcomed and given a perfect table - ‘sticky’ - but never mind it’s a big day! Had a lovely glass of English sparkling and then our starters arrived. Mine had congealed food on it, clearly left over from a previous service. The server did a double take too but decided to ignore it…and so did I. (I know that, at this point I should have said something but I just didn’t want to ruin our meal. And, by the way, I don’t think it should be up to the customer to complain, the staff should apologise and replace immediately.) We ordered another glass of wine which just didn’t turn up until we asked again at least 20 mins later. Small things are now accumulating... This is how an expensive meal goes from poor to pitiful. Our mains came (we didn’t mind that it was very slow - it was a Sunday and we were there to enjoy the moment). The additional vegetables were just rock hard. My fish had some unrecognisable ‘innards’ - not roe. We had fully intended to stay for pudding, coffee, dessert wine etc etc but we just looked at each other (30 years of dining out at great restaurants together) and decided to call it a day. We were so deflated… So disappointing. To the restaurant: please take notice of our comments. We want lovely restaurants to go to in Dorset - think about what you’re being told in good faith and up your game.

The most fantastic dining experience. The food was exquisite, beautifully presented and served with care. Luca who served us knew the tiniest details about each dish and took care to explain what he was presenting. I have never met a sommelier like Stephan before. His knowledge of wines was second to none and he expertly guided us to a wine I wouldn’t have normally chosen - and boy was it good. The whole team at the restaurant were excellent and we can’t wait to go back. Thank you!

Our family have been using thus business for years. However, last weekend we had a huge order for 20 people. We decided to ring the order through a few days before just in case they needed notice for such a large order. The gentleman who took the order was most unhelpful, telling us that we would have to wait our turn when we came to collect. Fair enough, we weren't looking for special treatment. Put his rudeness down to him maybe having a bad day. The tone of his voice was aggressive, rather than what he said. Anyway, Saturday approached and we went to collect our order. Sure enough we were kept waiting, despite having said we'd be there at 4.30pm. We were greeted with angry face and once the large order had been completed, the gentleman said "amen" in a very rude way. Consequently, they have now lost our custom and we will never buy from this business again.

Can in on a Wednesday evening and the guy who served me was an absolutely lovely young man

Not usually one to complain but had to share poor experience. Ordered for family £50’s worth of food. Chips underwhelming, stale texture. Pie was £8.50 and filling was tasteless. Scampi and the cod were the only redeeming feature as they were pleasant. All drinks were not packed, and when politely called back to share this feedback, was met with an obnoxious attitude with a “it’s been very busy” excuse and no apology - accountability would have gone a long way. Overrated and overpriced. Stick to your local.

tasty freshly cooked food 😋 phone order for quick service, helpful polite staff

Staff not good person, very lazy and rude

Popped in as passing pleasantly surprised very good breakfast Only negative was just 1 hash brown surly a portion is 2 ?

Went yesterday morning & was ordering by the till, the staff were Unbothered to take an order, had to call them multiple times, worst customer service.

Friendly environment amazing food and solve the problems on time

Wow what a place, the staff were so friendly welcoming and helpful. I had the Cream Tea Burger, I cannot explain how delicious this was, what a treat and really recommend this burger, the flavours were amazing and really complimented the beef burger, cannot recommend this enough amazing place !! Oh and the chips were the best !!!

Gluten free amazing fish and chips

Used to use regularly when working in the area , 1st time back in about 10 years and food was just as good, would recommend for people to try

Worst fish and chips I’ve ever had, tasteless fish in hard overcooked batter and cold hard chips. Mushy peas weren’t even mushy!

It is very popular chippy, and lovely food, nice and clean good service