A warm friendly pub with two ales, and the entire menu is sea food…read more I liked it here. The seating is old but has comfy cushions to sit on. It's a bit cramped but not in an intrusive way. There are lots of black and white photos of boats and ships, all in Poole harbour, and some of them are very old. I had a half of Ringwood 49er - sorry ale lovers, I can't do it! I want my bacardi and coke! Found it just too filling and not the right taste for me - it's beer. More like German bier though. I'll certainly be back to try some of the food. I'll be back even if I don't try the food!

This is a lovely little pub on the seafront, quiet and friendly with seriously good food, most of…read moreit spanking fresh seafood, all of it cooked to order. It's true they don't allow children, but a pub is an adult environment, not sure why anyone would want to take a baby into one.

We arrived late in town and after seeing yelp reviews we rang and they took our booking at 8…read morefor9.15 Service and food excellent. Best seafood we've had for a while. I had the plaice and my husband had the curry both delicious and very different. We shared some clams for starters and they were excellent

This is the best restaurant in Poole. Freshly caught fish served on your plate with probably the…read morebest selection of wine in the town. I had a monkfish with a Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon that blew my taste buds to the next century. The service is outstanding. I haven't been to a fish restaurant as good as this place since. Full stop.

The bream was fantastic and recommended. There is no view of the harbor but the staff were really…read morenice

Funky inside, but overpriced for what it is, small portions and the tables are to small for all the…read morestuff on them!

I have not given a fifth star because of the high prices. A…read moredelightful wine bar/restaurant on the first floor at Dolphin Wharf. The cuisine here is multinational, with an Indian dish or two, Chinese and Italian plus a couple of French dishes. There is a pleasant selection of desserts and crepes. The three house red wines are priced extortionatly at $5.95 for the least expensive. (I don't have a pound symbol on this PC). Entrees begin at 7.95. So no one is going to get a budget meal or drink here. The food, however, is excellently cooked and presented, and quite delicious. The space is beautifully decorated with a theme of local black and white photos with blue and yellow paint for added effect. These are enormous and suspended from the ceiling as well as on big walls. The windows overlook part of the Marina and there are views of Brownsea Island. Try it, it's worth it. But it may not become a regular haunt unless you're fairly loaded.

Checked out menu online booked a table online couldn't wait to try lobster and crab didn't have…read moreeither! Very disappointed cost me £20 in taxi's for that disappointments .I've given 2 stars because waitress was lovely and the restaurant looked nice

This is a ver special place to head to for some extremely fresh seafood. Its such a relaxing place…read moreto enjoy your food too and the staff are very friendly indeed. The restaurant's menu changes all the time depending on whats fresh in that week but I prefer to head straight for the seafood bar where they have a huge selection of oysters to be enjoyed with either a pint of Guiness or a nice bottle of Macon. Keep an eye out for special offers as they have a hotel here to and often offer some great deals on food and a bed for the night.

so busy! will write a review soon!read more

Sweet little place. A Simple offering, tucked behind The George pub which in itself could deter…read morepeople from finding it. Take a seat in their shabby chic garden and order the fresh seafood platter. The mackerel pate is up there with the best I've had and the lobster, crab and anchovies were pretty good too. Inexpensive and unpretentious. Lovely when the sun is shining but watch out for the seagulls

Great food Great service everyone very kind I will go back. Very expensive through but its worth itread more

Can't fault this place! Staff are very friendly and accommodating, the chef can be seen moving…read moreabout prepping dishes, ordering daily fish and checking on patrons. The ambience is lovely, quaint and warm. Fresh fish of the day can be seen in the front window, skilled chefs are working away and a couple of water tanks for the live seafood are visible from the dining room. I had a crab soup which was surprisingly delicious, similar to a lobster bisque. Fresh bread started us off, warm from the oven and soft inside. I chose a special of the day, the fish was tender and flavourful, melting off the bone and infused with lemon and capers. My partners dish of hake with risotto was absolutely delicious, something I'd order if I were to go back. All In all a lovely dining experience in a scenic location. Make sure you book to avoid disappointment!

The unique fishmonger-cum-restaurant on Whiteladies Road is the best fish restaurant I've ever…read moreeaten in. Initially put off by the expensive Clifton price tag, I now can't believe I've stayed away for so long. (Or at least not noticed that they do a lunchtime offer!) At Rockfish they are serious about fresh fish cooked to perfection. When I opted for the lunchtime special we picked two courses for £15 which were absolutely delicious. (My favourite being their house special of grilled seabass). If you have any questions about any of the dishes, the helpful waiters will be happy to answer your questions as they are very knowledgeable about the produce on sale here. Can't wait to go back!

This business is a fishmonger and restaurant in one, specialising in the best quality seafood…read moregoing, and locally sourced too. The Rockfish is suited for those with a few bob to spend, who appreciate quality food for good money. The restaurant menu changes every day, depending on what was caught the day before; you select the fish of your choice and a seperate side along with recommended accompanying wines and other drinks. If you're feeling a little strapped for cash, come before seven for the set menu (£15 for two courses, £20 for three), which is really good value for what's on offer. Also don't forget to visit the shop, which sells the freshest fish around. What a treat!

There's only one thing better than Fish and Chips and that's Fish and Chips by the sea…read more Having spent most of the day in Winchester, my friend took me to Harlees, which is right on the quay at Poole, for what she thinks is the best fish and chips in town. Yep, she was right. I ordered a regular cod and chips meal for about £6. The cod was HUGE, the batter nice and crisp, plus there were bits as well! The chips were also lovely, covered in salt and vinegar. It was served in a box as well, which was a novelty to me. I couldn't resist but to start eating my chips as we were walking along the quay, and I reckon the smell of the sea air just adds to the saltiness of the chips, making them even better. The cod was really well cooked, with the crispness of the batter complementing the "melt in your mouth"-ness from the fish. So next time you're in Poole, check out Harlees. I know I'll be back!

Me and my partner came here a couple of months ago whilst my brother was in town and we tried the…read morefood here and by accident we had discovered a secret little gem. As we sat outside by the harbour we came to realisation that the chips were probably the most delicious we had ever tasted... at least when we visited on that occasion. We went back yesterday evening as my partners mother was in town and we opted to eat in using the restaurant. We had given glowing recommendations of this place to her mother as well as many friends and colleagues but we were absolutely and completely disappointed when we were served our food. The food was very bland, boring and nowhere even close to the same quality it was just a couple of months ago. The chips lacked their distinctive crispy coating texture and flavour. I spoke to the waitress and manager on several occasions because it was like we had come to a totally different restaurant. I asked the manager, 'what's happened to the place?', 'are the diners served the same food as those who get takeaway?' and 'are you using a different chef or kitchen because the food has gone seriously down hill?' Unfortunately, the only feedback I got as to why the food may not have been so much to my liking was because a different type of potato might have been used due to seasonal harvests. Well I'm sorry, and I'm no potato specialist but I doubt that the type of potato chosen would affect a decrease in quality to the level we experienced. The blame can only fall to one reason in my opinion; poor cooking skills and ability. It seems to me that something negative has affected what's being put out from the kitchen. Also, the portion size seemed relatively small for the priced you paid at £3 for about 12 chips. Lastly, my partners mother ordered desert (I didn't as I didn't think my terrible main deserved a desert order). She ordered the apple crumble only to be told by the manager that he would not be happy to sell it to us (so basically it had gone off). She did order another desert which she was reasonably happy with but overall I would not recommend this place to anyone. I think we will be going to Chez Fred's in the future!