6 of the Best Restaurants in Sandbanks
Eating Out in Sandbanks
The golden Sandbanks peninsula remains one of the most opulent locations in the world. It’s no wonder, then, that it also plays host to some of Dorset’s most refined and coveted restaurants. Toad Hall Cottages has an exciting list of holiday homes in Sandbanks ideal for all those looking to experience life in the luxury lane. Here are six delicious places to eat in Sandbanks, Poole and Studland if you’re planning an escape to these sparkling Dorset shores.
Rich Stein – Sandbanks
Take a stroll along the golden sands and head for one of the most renowned seafood restaurants in the Southwest…
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With its far-reaching views of Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island, Rich Stein – Sandbanks is renowned for its stylish seafood cuisine and mellow ambiance. Choose from a fabulous wine list designed to pair seamlessly with your menu options. Signature dishes include whole Dover sole, lobster thermidor, and Dorset harvested oysters with cabernet sauvignon vinegar. You can also enjoy a bar dining experience, ideal for those laidback gatherings and sundown drinks accompanied by freshly shucked oysters and moreish appetisers. If you’d rather enjoy a romantic evening at your Sandbanks holiday cottage you can take your pick from some of Rich’s classical dishes and have them delivered to your doorstep. This really is classical fine dining at its brilliant best, it’s no wonder this shoreside venue attracts such glowing reviews.
Lazy Jacks
A gastronomic celebration of one of the UK’s most scintillating peninsulas…
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People are raving about Lazy Jack’s, the Sandbanks bistro with a sizzling menu crammed full of local seafood and cuisine from around the world. Foodies love the soul behind this venture, headed by a team of restaurateurs keen to squeeze their verve onto every dish that leaves the hotplate. Wholesome Dorset produce remains at the heart of Lazy Jack’s, sourcing some of the region’s most flavoursome ingredients from the county’s lush fields and sparkling bays. Breakfasts, mains, Sunday lunches and takeaways are all a big hit. Holidaymakers are fully appreciative of the delicious food fayre and laidback vibe found in this rustic hanger with its comfy furnishings and bohemian style. It’s only a short stroll from our Sandbanks holiday cottages and is the ideal spot for some R&R after all your coastal walks and beach fun.
Shell Bay Restaurant & Bistro
Delicious food to match its stunning panorama…
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Lauded by The Sunday Times Magazine who named it among a trio of the nation’s best seafood restaurants, Shell Bay can be found perched on the edge of the Isle of Purbeck overlooking Poole’s glimmering harbour waters and the shores of Brownsea Island. With its seafood dishes par excellence and an al a carte menu to satisfy the most discerning of palates, this beachbound venue also offers up light bites and succulent snacks at its bistro end. Complete with garden seating for those dreamy summer days, walkers often nip in for a relaxing coffee and a slice of cake after clocking up some bracing miles. Supporting local growers, farmers and fishermen remains at the heart of the Shell Bay ethos. One of Sandbanks’ best kept secrets and a real hit with holidaymakers.
Lock Fyne Seafood & Grill
A foodie’s heaven on the dazzling Canford Cliffs…
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Follow the shoreline towards Branksome Chine Beach and the sandy Canford Cliffs to discover our next eatery – a perennially popular bistro by the sea. Loch Fyne Seafood & Grill continues to make gastronomic waves on the Sandbanks peninsula. Part of a chain of ten restaurants scattered around various corners of the UK, its charming, colonial design and swish interior befit an excellent á la carte menu that rolls with the seasons. Lock Fyne seeks only sustainably sourced seafood and purchases much of its ingredients from local farms and growers, always searching out the most wholesome flavours.
Oriel Restaurant
A family affair with an inspired menu…
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Inspired by a love for Mediterranean cuisine, Oriel is a family-run restaurant found on Banks Road in the heart of the Sandbanks peninsula. Take your pick from a mouth-watering specials board, gourmet burgers, stonebaked pizzas, pasta dishes and lunchtime baguettes. If you’ve been up with the larks enjoying some of the many walks on the doorstep of your Sandbanks holiday cottage, you’ll find Oriel’s breakfast menu truly irresistible – the perfect way to set yourselves up for your day’s adventures.
DRGNFLY
Pan-Asian flavours served with style…
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If you’re seeking something exotic, fresh and innovative, DRGNFLY in the hub of Ashley Cross, Poole, could be just the ticket. This highly elegant restaurant has been showered with praise and boasts a long list of satisfied customers all keen to share their dining experiences. East meets west and tradition blends with modernity to create a harmonious menu that’s a frisson of flavours. Sit back, relax, and plan tomorrow’s excursions while sipping on a cocktail blended by an award-winning mixologist. For all those enjoying a romantic weekend in Sandbanks, book a quiet table for two in these exquisite dining rooms.