Bridport Restaurants

19 restaurants in Bridport




Restaurants in Bridport:

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West Bay, Bridport, DT6 4EZ [Map]

The mere act of turning up at the Riverside at West Bay with its stunning views of the river and the sea, sends you into fishy mode. Nor will you be disappointed. Emphasis is on simplicity in almost every sense, food, cooking, décor, the lot. Learn more

The mere act of turning up at the Riverside at West Bay with its stunning views of the river and the sea, sends you into fishy mode. Nor will you be disappointed. Emphasis is on simplicity in almost every sense, food, cooking, décor, the lot. Those who, for whatever reason, cannot rise to the fish are not only tolerated but provided for with the same expertise and care that goes into the restaurant's forte.

The Riverside has its genesis in a tent that regularly used to sprout up on the site in early summer early last century, in which some aspiring local entrepreneur was wont to refresh visitors and locals with tea and cakes. Inevitably wooden huts took over, then a Post Office and finally increasing occasions when the whole area flooded during the 60s and 70s. This was no good to anybody so the present owners rebuilt the whole area in such a way that you didn't have to pack a lifejacket when you set out to dine.

Food from the sea has always been paramount and starters could offer smoked mussel and crab chowder, or the West Bay crab linguine topped with fresh parmesan shavings.

A good mix of locals and 'foreigners' is always a healthy sign and there's no lack of both as they work their way through pan seared scallops with pinenut and herb butter. While the roasted wild sea bass fillets served with tenderstem broccoli and dill Hollandaise takes some beating, but then you are up against whole or dressed crab with mixed salad. Never mind the sea food platter – it contains fresh seasonal sea food available such as lobster, crab, langoustines, prawns, mussels, oysters and clams, prepared as they should be with minimum mucking about.
 
Lover sole is good almost anywhere, but here at Lyme Bay it has a freshness about it that seems unique, grilled simply on the bone with sea salt and lemon. The fillet of brill is served with crispy spinach and sorrel sauce, but the money is on grilled Portland oysters with accompaniments.

Riverside is fortunate indeed to have in the puddings department pastry Chef Amy Moss, who daily engages in a contest with the other chefs to see who can raise the most applause from the diners, some of whom are rumoured to travel serious distances to sample the compelling results of her talents. Think Griottine cherries and white chocolate, or set rice pudding with Armagnac macerated prunes and Breton biscuits.

A wine list of over 100 bins gallops round the world and favours the fish, needless to say, but not exclusively. This is without doubt one the finest fish restaurants in the South West, a sentiment echoed by a local well known celebrity chef who also enjoys a rivered location.

Check on their Website for changes - they are a restless lot as befits those who strive for the best, so menus change, and their list of Awards might redouble your efforts to make an early booking. Watch out for the fact that they generally close from early December to the middle of February every year.

International, Seafood

£24.00£40.00

The Shave Cross Inn

Shave Cross, Bridport, DT6 6HW [Map]

Seafood

N/AN/A

Restaurant at Chideock House Hotel

Main Street, Chideock, nr Bridport, DT6 6JN [Map]

If all your life has been dedicated towards finding a duck's nest grate, look no further. Surrounded by a handsome Adam fireplace it graces the dining room of this 15th century (about 1465 to be imprecise) thatched house, three miles west of Bridport on the A35. Learn more

If all your life has been dedicated towards finding a duck's nest grate, look no further. Surrounded by a handsome Adam fireplace it graces the dining room of this 15th century (about 1465 to be imprecise) thatched house, three miles west of Bridport on the A35.

Run with great élan by Anna Dunn, assisted by an often business- absent husband, the restaurant holds an AA Rosette and produces food well in accordance with the expectations of that award. A globe-trotting wine list offers sensible choices and the house wine comes in at £10.95.

French

£26.00£48.00

Hermitage Restaurant

Bridge House Hotel, 115 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LB [Map]

International

N/A£30.00

Restaurant at Roundham House Hotel

Roundham Gardens, West Bay Road, Bridport, DT6 4BD [Map]

English

N/A£32.00

Anchor Inn

Burton Bradstock, Bridport, DT6 4QF [Map]

Seafood

£20.00£30.00

Restaurant at The Marquis of Lorne Inn

Nettlecombe, Bridport, DT6 3SY [Map]

International

£20.00£30.00

Anchor Inn at The Seatown

Seatown, Chideock, Bridport, DT6 6JU [Map]

Seafood

£16.00£26.00

Restaurant at Britmead House

West Bay Road, Bridport, DT6 4EG [Map]

International

N/AN/A

Tuck Inn at The Bull Hotel

34 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LF [Map]

Pizza, Takeaway / Carryout

N/A£25.00

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