Restaurants in Dorset

If eating out and enjoying good food and drink is an important part of your holiday, then Dorset is definitely a destination to add to your wish list. There is a huge variety of fantastic restaurants and bistros across the whole county offering mouth-watering menus made with Dorset’s wonderful local produce. From award-winning restaurants and cosy bistros to gastropubs, you'll always find something delicious to enjoy when dining out.

Dorset restaurants with mouth watering menus

With the superb quality of local produce on offer in Dorset, our restaurants are already half way there to making some delightful dishes.

Dorset’s range of restaurants offer delicious dining to suit all budgets and tastes, from heart warming country pub dishes to culinary works of art from our award-winning restaurants.

Enjoy the very best of Dorset's local produce

Due to Dorset’s fantastic location and enjoying nearly 100 miles of coastline you really must visit if you love all things seafood.  The range of fish on offer will leave you spoilt for choice, but whatever you decide you won’t be disappointed!  Enjoy the wonderful fresh flavours of this most local of produce caught only a few miles from your table! Dorset is certainly a must visit for lovers of all things seafood.     

The delicate flavours of Thailand, delicious Indian cuisine and authentic Italian dishes are just some of the tantalising tastes from around the world that we have all come to love and Dorset is fortunate to have some excellent proprietor-run establishments to suit your cravings here in Dorset.

Dorset is a food lovers favourite

With all of this on offer it’s easy to see why Dorset restaurants are a favourite amongst food lovers and celebrity chefs alike.

View the selection of restaurants in Dorset from our listings or use our search function to find your next dining experience to remember!

We promise you won’t leave disappointed and we’re sure you will be returning again and again. Your foodie getaway in Dorset could be just around the corner - cheers everyone!

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Al Molo

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Boon Boat Events

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Brace of Pheasants

Nestled in the heart of Dorset's picturesque countryside, just 9.5 miles from Dorchester, Brace of Pheasants is a cosy, award-winning 16th- century, Grade II listed thatched Inn. As such, we have...

Coast Restaurant - Grand Hotel

The Coast Restaurant is fully air-conditioned with commanding views across Swanage Bay, offering fine dining with exciting and innovative cuisine, using fresh local produce where...

Côte Brasserie

French taste is great taste. Côte’s belief – in quality, freshly prepared seasonal ingredients, served with respect and enjoyed in relaxed, stylish surroundings – has inspired...

Harry Ramsden's

At Harry Ramsden's, we have been serving up World Famous Fish & Chips since 1928, that's over 90 years of experience! So, as you can imagine, we're pretty good at it by now. During...

Stableyard Restaurant

The Stableyard restaurant is open Tuesday to Sunday, providing a sumptuous range of home made breakfasts and lunches to suit all appetites, plus cream teas and a delicious selection of...

Tap and Tandoor

Welcome to Tap and Tandoor Bournemouth, your local independent gastropub bringing a bold fusion of Indian flavours, premium craft beers, and laid-back dining to the heart of town. We offer a unique...

The Barn Cafe Dorset

The Barn Café Dorset Nestled in the heart of the Dorset countryside, The Barn Café offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where rustic charm meets delicious homemade food. Set within a...

The Three Horseshoes

The Three Horseshoes Pub and Kitchen is a beautiful three hundred year old thatched stone property on the Jurassic Coast in the idyllic village of Burton Bradstock. The pub is within walking distance...

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