Restaurants

With its own local fishing fleet and fabulous local Dorset produce, Poole is home to a thriving dining scene and a wealth of quality restaurants.

From celebrity chefs to passionate local heroes creating gems that keep people coming back for more, Poole offers an exquisite menu to choose from. The town’s reputation for stunning fresh fish and oysters means seafood is a must; whether it’s traditional fish and chips at Harlees or some of the finest catch landed that day, you are in for a treat. You can even catch and cook your own.

Whatever the occasion, you’ll find your perfect table. Restaurants and bars such as Poole Arms, Rockfish Seafood Restaurant, Custom House Cafe, Guildhall Tavern, and The Merchants Cellar at the Blue Boar are dotted along the Quayside or a short walk away.

Whether looking for a special night out, a group get-together or time with family and friends, one of the many popular, established restaurants offering value and quality with imaginative and competitively priced menus is sure to keep everyone happy.

The town is also home to fantastic independent and family-run restaurants with famous house specialties, creative children’s menus, and excellent reputations.  Among them, you’ll find flavours from across the world, with restaurants dedicated to the very best French, Thai, and Italian cuisine.

Heading towards the beach area of Sandbanks, you will find quality cuisine at Rick Stein Sandbanks and Branksome Beach, or enjoy some cafe culture at Sandbanks Beach Cafe and Oriel Sandbanks.

Many of our hotels feature high-quality and award-winning AA Rosette restaurants that are open to the public in top locations, so there couldn’t be more choice. Look out for special events and theme nights that offer an experience with an added bite!

With something for every mood, whether it’s contemporary, casual, or the epitome of elegant fine dining, in Poole you can choose from some of the best in the UK.