Bournemouth restaurants

[sarah w]

I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for places to eat in Bournemouth town centre

We will not have a car so somewhere central is preferable.

also nothing too pricey

thanks in advance

sarah x

[Spam]

Hop on a bus to Sandbanks, and try the Shell Bay Seafood Cafe on Studland Bay. Excellent local produce and amazing views.

[Andy Lynes]

I haven't eaten there, but Hogarth's was featured in a Caterer magazine "year in the life" series a while back. The chef stated he was aiming to win a star, although he hasn't managed it yet.

Haven't tried Clarks either but could be worth a punt.

I have eaten at Bistro On the Beach albeit a couple of years ago. It was Ok but a little way out of town.

[circeplum]

second the shell bay rec - it's a brilliant place in a truly beautiful location. also liked west beach.

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[hornet]

Can anyone recommend a suitable restaurant in Bournemouth for a large group (good food, not too tacky, but reasonably priced)?

[fisherman]

A friend needs a rec for bournemouth dining, preferably fish, but anything good will suffice, any ideas?

[Tim Hayward]

Get the Hell out of the town centre. Everywhere is either a chain designed to catch trippers or was a crap hotel restaurant til last year and hasn't updated the menu yet.

Mitchell Tonks original Fishworks is in Christchurch (Couple of miles East of town centre).

There are three other restaurants with pretentions in Christchurch - avoid them all like an angry rash.

Bistro on the Beach, in Southbourne, is an experience (night time re-use of a municipal beachfront tearoom) but can be a challenge on a stormy night in march. On the other hand, as a fisherman, you might appreciate being able to beach cast from the outside tables.

You could always send your mate to see my Mum in Tuckton. Her corned beef, chips and tinned peas is sensational.

[fisherman]

fishworks it was, and they were very very happy with my (your) recommendation, so thanks a lot tim

still never tried fishworks in bath, it seems very expensive, and the guy in the fishmongers below is one of the most miserable creatures on the planet, so i've never been tempted.

[Tim Hayward]

fishworks it was, and they were very very happy with my (your) recommendation, so thanks a lot tim

still never tried fishworks in bath, it seems very expensive, and the guy in the fishmongers below is one of the most miserable creatures on the planet, so i've never been tempted.

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Big Happy Grin

[fisherman]

shame your mum wasn't in, i think my mate called, but just got the answerphone

[Tim Hayward]

shame your mum wasn't in, i think my mate called, but just got the answerphone

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After your last posting, when I glimpsed your Avatar, I called her straight away to a) check she was still alive and b) get her to hide in the cellar.

You are a truly scary man

[fisherman]

Edited March 16, 2006 by fisherman (log)

[beandork]

A friend needs a rec for bournemouth dining, preferably fish, but anything good will suffice, any ideas?

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arrrghhh, too late I know, but if your friends find themselves needing fish in the bournemouth area again a swift cab ride to the Ship in Distress in Mudeford would provide a happy alternative.

[fisherman]

thanks for that, i may be there myself soon so i'll maybe give it a go