Bistro on the Beach

Alan & Sheila (2 June 2008)

Superb - this is the only word we can use to describe the Bistro on the Beach at Southbourn Location 21 on Prom Tourist Boards. The food, service, location and views combine to create a quality experience that we could not find anywhere else on Bournemouth prom or town. We had breakfast in the restaurant, ice cream in the afternoon and would recommend eating there.

M Sanger (31 August 2007)

Do not visit this establishment whilst under the current chef's appalling cooking skills. My wife and I have eaten at this establishment on numerous occasions, a lovely setting and great, warm, friendly staff. Having been told over the phone that a new chef was in residence we had booked a table to satisfy our curiosity. We were served with wine on the sea front seats and then took our table inside as the temperature dropped. The waiting staff were attentive, friendly and made us feel extremely welcome. Following our starters I ordered a prawn pasta dish whilst my wife ordered the steak, what was served could only be described as a second rate garbage (people dining next to us also left most of theirs). The food resembled a 1980's school dinner, dry and over cooked (probably reheated) and tasteless. The local pubs serve better food and at half the price! Whilst the current so called chef is in residence we shall not be eating there again. The waiting staff were superb, it is such a shame that they have to serve second rate school dinners, do yourselves a favour and find a restaurant where you could proudly serve the dishes on offer.

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