Just stayed in the haven hotel and had a wonderful experience. Our package consisted of 2nights B&B…read moreand a meal on the first night. In la Roche the food was extremely tasty. Each course was put together and presented with such detail. The technique in each component on every course was extremely impressive. The menu changed every day. Originally we were only going to eat in the hotel the first night but after eating our first dinner we were sold. There was no point in going else where because I had already found my fave place in poole. Haha The staff were great and very attentive. The tables were angled towards the windows. The view of the sea was totes amazeeee. I've never in my life been anywher that was that close to the sea. It kinda felt like we were on a ship, which added greatly to the whole experience :) If you live or are visiting Poole, Dorset... U Defo gotta take a visit to the haven hotel. Totes worth it!!!

This is a 'special occasion' restaurant, in the Haven Hotel. Marvellous views across Poole Bay to…read morethe Old Harry Rocks. There is an outside terrace for summer dining. Our recent birthday lunch started with chargrilled courgette, and crab cakes, both of which were done to perfection. Sadly rabbit was 'off', so I had pork and duck cassoulet. This was a nice combination, with a big hunk of pork belly, a sausage and a confit duck leg. It could have done with a green salad or vegetable to cut the richness, but none was offered, and I didn't think of it til too late. My partner had chicken breast and butternut squash puree. The cooking was really first class, so it was a real disappointment that the service was truly terrible, with the Maitre d' fussing about serving wine, instead of ensuring his waiting staff weren't hiding or chatting while patrons died waiting. Life was too short to go on to pudding, two courses having taken two hours. So I recommend avoiding weekends. The bill for two with coffee and wine was £62 pricey, but the food was very good.

This is one of Parkstone's little hidden gems. Most of the restaurants around the triangle are…read morepretty good but this one just seems a cut above there rest probably because it's French, they seem to do everything so well. Simple menu but with some innovative twists compliments to the chef.

Fantastic ambience here. Beautiful setting, lots of space, relaxed staff (also slow). Food pretty…read moregood, but a bit pricey. Came with the kids, which was fine, but my wife and I both commented that this is the sort of place that makes you want to linger the whole afternoon. Uniquely on the south coast it feels like you are in a quiet spot.

Stunning view and great locally fresh seafood. Small number of tables so booking in advance needed…read more- Feb to Sept only - and a relaxed atmosphere. Chain ferry trip to get there just adds to the experience.

A nice friendly restaurant in the heart of the village at Canford Cliffs and popular with locals…read moreand holiday makers. They do a good Sunday lunch which is very popular and probably worth booking for. A good choice of menu which is not cheap but well cooked and of good quality so worth it especially for special occasions.

Popped in here for lunch yesterday with the family. I ordered a Pizza and a chocolate cheesecake…read morefor dessert. I have to say it was probably the best Pizza I've ever had. Full of topping and lovely fresh ingredients. And again The cheesecake was the best I've had in a very long while. We all enjoyed our meals. The food is definitely a cut above the rest. I felt the food to be reasonably priced for the quality. Worth a visit!

Lovely place and lcoation is great in Poole park right by the lake! Friendly service and as Italian…read morefood goes its the nuts (very good)! My family went for an evening meal and took my son who was 20 months at the time and they were very warm and catered well for him doing a child portion from the main menu I dont think they have a childrens menu. Each dish was presented beautifully and it is all fairly priced. I would like to go again and maybe hire it for a special occasion I think they would do a good job there.

I could write an essay on smokeys but to sum it up: GORGEOUS…read moreFOOD LOVELY SERVICE QUICK DELIVERY i order twice a week from them, they are consistent 100% of the time & never fail to deliver a fantastic meal. Never rated or reviewed anything but this for sure is worth a mention. Love you Smokey's !!!!!!!! :D

Sometimes a post night out snack calls for something thoroughly unhealthy which is what I got here…read morethough I certainly enjoyed it at the time.

Lovely little pub , its Ringwood Brewery with a full selection of their real ales available and I…read morefound it in great condition condition . Lots of wood furniture and stripped floors . If you like your pubs bohemian you will like this . They also have papers and games .

Great pub this one, especially if you enjoy a pint of real ale. They have the usul fare on lagers…read morebut the have a good selection of hand drawen real ales from the Ringwood Brewery, names like Old Thumper and 49'er both delicious and more than capable of reducing me to a mewling kitten the following morning!!!! Go easy on these two! The pub is not huge but can attract some of the more interesting people from the area and by that I mean interesting, this is a great place for a conversation with a stranger. Never miss the chance to visit here whenever we are out in Westbourne.

There has hardly been a Sunday since we discovered this place that my family and I haven't gone to…read morethe buffet. at 12noon you'll find us eagerly waiting outside for them to open so we can yet again sample the wide variety offered. They even help us pick out, or specially cook gluten-free options for my Nan. Buffet is a misleading term, what you are presented with is a menu of every Chinese starter you can possibly think of, yes that includes crispy duck! You can order as many dishes as you like before moving to your main (if you have space left) and another great selection of dishes. This 'buffet' only costs £15 a head and the staff are accommodating, friendly and fantastically welcoming. Thoroughly recommended!

Great Chinese food. An all you can eat buffet for ~£15 Sunday to Thursday and it isn't really a…read morebuffet at all; It's a massive menu of almost Chinese tapas which are cooked fresh to order. Eat as many starters as you like then have a main mix and match dish or just finish with a nice dessert. Fantastic value for money. Always book a table because they are often busy and rightly so. Best Chinese in Southampton.