Dorset Restaurants

Three Horseshoes Inn

An unassuming Victorian inn, known locally as The Shoe, gently slumbering away the days, but with a friendly air, and much used by walkers, perhaps some from the Jurassic Way. Fresh local produce is very much part of the scene, and the herbs are from their own garden.

• Address: Powerstock, Bridport, DT6 3TF (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British, French, Modern European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £33.00

Tides Restaurant at The Captain's Club

In the heart of Christchurch it is hard to imagine a much more favoured site with access to road, sea, air and town all within easy reach. Should rations have failed on the yacht just moor up at one of the hotel's private moorings, by prior arrangement, and step inside.

• Address: Wick ferry, Wick lane, Christchurch, BH23 1HU (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £28.00

Tuk Tuk Thai

Not much chance of missing Tuk Tuk as you perambulate down Charminster Road, with its bright blue décor and generous name sign. Within Tai and Steve offer authentic Thai cuisine at very fair prices.

• Address: 250 Charminster Road, Charminster, Bournemouth, BH8 9LN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Thai
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £20.00

Vaughan's

• Address: 7 Custom House Quay, Weymouth, DT4 8BE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): English, Seafood, Restaurant
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £32.00

Wagamama - Bournemouth

Things seem to move fast at Wagamama - the Asian inspired, noodle restaurant chain that was started in 1992. As soon as you decide what you want to eat, your order is taken via a PDA, and wirelessly networked to the kitchen, so it can be made fresh and served right after.

• Address: 31-32 Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2BZ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Japanese, Fast Food
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £23.00

Waterford Lodge

A loving restoration has helped Waterford Lodge to blossom into a charming and stylish AA 3 Star hotel. It is situated close to Mudeford Quay, Highcliffe Castle and the medieval town of Christchurch, in its own tranquil grounds.

• Address: Waterford Lodge Hotel, 87 Bure Lane, Friars Cliff, Christchurch, BH23 4DN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £40.00

Waterside Restaurant at The Salterns Hotel

As with most almost every restaurant in Poole, Salterns also has spectacular views across the Harbour. However, these are unlikely to distract from the quality of the local ingredients and the wonderful combinations of flavours.

• Address: 38 Salterns Way, Lilliput, Poole, BH14 8JR (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £32.00

West Beach Bar & Restaurant

The horrors of eating at the British seaside are too well catalogued to be ignored. So it is with profound relief that we are able to record exceptions to the rule, of which West Beach is without doubt one.

• Address: Pier Approach, Bournemouth, BH2 5AA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British, French
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £43.00

Wimborne St Giles Village Hall

Old fashioned tea with home made cakes and sandwiches served Sunday afternoons throughout the summer in Wimborne St Giles village hall. Each tea is arranged by local people in support of various charities and the event has become very popular.

• Address: Wimborne St Giles, nr Wimborne, BH21 5ND (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Patisserie, Café
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A

Yako Japanese Noodle Bar

• Address: 97 St Mary Street, Weymouth, DT4 8NY (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Japanese, Seafood
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £10.00, Dinner: £18.00