Poole
🍽 Best Restaurants
Poole punches well above its weight when it comes to dining — blame the harbour, which pulls in exceptional seafood and the kind of relaxed, coastal confidence that breeds genuinely good cooking. Beyond the waterfront, a quietly impressive spread of independent restaurants has taken root across Parkstone, Canford Cliffs and the Old Town. This is a food scene built on locality, not logos.
80 places in Poole

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12 Knots Classic American Grille
Classic American comfort food and grilled specialties in a welcoming atmosphere.

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Allstars Sports Bar & Cafe
Game day hub with great food, drinks and sports action

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Baffi
Italian fine dining on Haven Road showcasing authentic flavours and elegant ambiance.

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Bank by Nicholas James
Bank by Nicholas James: Contemporary dining excellence in Poole town centre

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Black Swan Inn
Real ales and comfort food in a traditional pub with open fire and exposed beams, plus patio garden.

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Bruno Lounge
A stylish Poole retreat where great food meets effortless relaxed vibes.

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Burnt Toast - Café & Catering
Artisan café serving exceptional coffee and freshly made comfort food.

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Cafe Gardenia
Cafe Gardenia: Charming local restaurant serving quality cuisine in Broadstone.

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Chicken & Blues - Poole
Chicken & Blues serves sizzling Southern-style chicken and comfort food.

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Churrasco Steakhouse Broadstone
Churrasco Steakhouse serves premium grilled meats in Broadstone.

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Clavell's Restaurant
Village eatery with outdoor seats, serving unfussy fare made from local meat and fish from the bay.

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Cliff Poole
Child-friendly venue with sea-themed decor, serving seasonal dishes with Mediterranean influences.

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Cobbs Bar & Kitchen
Contemporary dining and cocktails in Hamworthy's vibrant heart

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Custom House Poole - Bistro & Bar
Dining room and bar in handsome Georgian building with sweeping staircase, serving lots of seafood.

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Dancing Moose Ashley Cross
Dancing Moose Ashley Cross brings vibrant Scandinavian cuisine to Poole's dining scene

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Delfino Lounge
Stylish Poole dining where bold flavours meet a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

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Dolce Vita Poole
Authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of Parkstone, Poole.
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Down The Beach
Beachfront dining with stunning views and fresh, locally-sourced cuisine daily.

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Drgnfly Pan Asian Restaurant
Refined locale specializing in sushi, donburi, bao buns & dumplings, plus cocktails & champagne.

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Flaming Peaches
Fiery flavors and peachy vibes await at Flaming Peaches, Poole's hottest dining destination.

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Garden Gate Tea Room
Charming tea room serving freshly made cakes and loose-leaf teas daily.

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Hinar Kitchen
Authentic flavours that bring warmth and heart to every plate in Poole.

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Honky Tonk Collective
Honky Tonk Collective brings authentic American barbecue and Southern charm to Poole.

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Italian Diva
Restaurant & bar serving classic Italian dishes in an intimate, elegant atmosphere.

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Jenkins & Sons | Restaurant & Bar in Penn Hill
Chargrilled local meats and fish, plus craft beers in a rustic-chic spot with mishmash furniture.

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KOKORO Poole
Authentic Japanese cuisine in Poole's heart, delivering exceptional flavour and quality.

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Kings Arms Wareham
Classic pub grub is served at this traditional pub hosting a regular calendar of community events.

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La Lupa
Authentic Italian flavours brought to life in the heart of Poole.

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Lake Yard
Waterside dining where fresh flavours meet the laid-back spirit of Poole Harbour.

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Loco Lime
Vibrant Mexican flavours bringing a fiesta to the heart of Poole
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Manara Grill
Authentic Middle Eastern grilling at its finest on Parkstone Road.
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Moonlight Indian Restaurant
Authentic Indian cuisine in the heart of Broadstone, Poole.

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NUSARA | Thai
Authentic Thai flavours brought to life in the heart of Poole.

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Oriel on the Quay
Waterside dining with stunning harbour views and fresh, locally inspired cuisine.
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Pier Head Restaurant
Waterfront dining excellence at Poole's iconic Pier Head location.

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Poole Arms
Historic, rustic pub with a terrace serving homemade seafood specialties & international wine.

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Priory Wareham
Refined 16th-century lodging with landscaped riverside gardens & an upmarket restaurant.
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Pulcinella
Authentic Italian cuisine and warm hospitality in the heart of Poole.
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Quay Inn, Wareham
Casual rooms in a venerable pub offering interactive dining, a beer garden & free breakfast.
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Red Lion Swanage
Simple rooms in a 19th-century former coach house offering free full English breakfast.

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Rob's Filling Station
Fuelling Poole with great food, one satisfied customer at a time.

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Rockfish Poole Seafood Restaurant
Fresh seafood dining right on the stunning Poole harbourside.
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SAMBÔ
Contemporary Brazilian cuisine and cocktails by the water in Poole.
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Seventh Wave
Coastal dining with stunning views at Durlston Country Park.

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South Deep
Fresh coastal flavours meet laid-back Dorset charm at Poole's hidden gem.

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St TrOpez Lounge
Sun-soaked vibes and Mediterranean flavours right on the Dorset coast.
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Stock
Warmly decorated and elegant restaurant serving modern, Anglo-European, bistro-style fare.
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The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro
Historic waterfront dining with stunning sea views and fresh local cuisine.
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The 29029 Broadstone
Modern dining destination in Broadstone offering contemporary cuisine and welcoming atmosphere.
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The 29029 Restaurant Wareham
Fine dining meets countryside charm on Sandford Road, Wareham
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The Bear Wareham
Cozy rooms in an 18th-century hotel with a traditional bar/restaurant and a beer garden.
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The Britannia, A Heartwood Inn
Classic British pub with hearty food and warm hospitality in Parkstone.
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The Cabin
Rustic cabin restaurant serving hearty food in Swanage's countryside setting.

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The Corner Mediterranean Restaurant
Authentic Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of Swanage town centre.
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The Duke Of Wellington
Cosy, white-painted real ale pub and restaurant offering classic British fare and specials.
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The Goods Yard | Freehouse
Dark wood and leather give the interior a retro vibe at this stylish bar with a pubby menu.
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The Horse & Groom Wareham
Classic country pub with hearty food and warm hospitality in Wareham.
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The Hungry Shark
Fresh seafood and casual dining right on Swanage's waterfront.

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The Italian Kitchen
Authentic Italian cuisine and warm hospitality in the heart of Wareham.
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The Lulworth Cove Inn
Bright, marine-themed rooms in a cosy village pub offering free cooked breakfast & parking.
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The Narrows
Contemporary dining in the heart of Swanage with quality cuisine and vibrant atmosphere.
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The Old Granary
Regional brewer's pub with a plush, rustic interior in light wood and a deck with river views.

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The Pickled Berry
A quirky Poole gem where bold flavours and fresh local ingredients collide.
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The Pilot
Contemporary dining in Canford Heath serving quality cuisine and drinks.
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The Purbeck Plaza
Discover quality dining at The Purbeck Plaza in charming Swanage town centre.

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The Quay
Waterfront dining where fresh seafood meets stunning Poole Harbour views.
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The Roof Terrace
Stylish rooftop dining with stunning views over Swanage's charming coastline.
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The Salt Pig
Rustic British fare and fresh seafood in charming Wareham village location.
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The Salt Pig Too
Fresh seafood and locally-sourced British fare in charming Swanage
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The Ship Inn
Cosy pub with weekend entertainment and a menu of classic British options and local seafood.
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The Tap & Grape Broadstone
Authentic food and drink destination in the heart of Broadstone.
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The Thirsty Bird
Lively pub serving quality food and drinks in historic Wimborne Minster.
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The Upton Cafe & Catering Co.
The Upton Cafe & Catering Co. serves delicious food in charming Poole surroundings.
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The View Restaurant
Contemporary dining with stunning waterfront views in Poole's heart

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The Village Inn
The Village Inn offers morning coffee, lunch, evening meals & catering for special events.

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Thirteen
Thirteen brings bold, inventive flavours to the heart of Poole's dining scene.
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Tiien Thai Broadstone
Authentic Thai cuisine in the heart of Broadstone, Poole.

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Turcuisine Restaurant & Bar
Authentic Turkish flavours meet vibrant bar culture in the heart of Poole.
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Upton Central Café
Welcoming café in Poole's Triangle Shopping Centre serving quality fare daily.
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Warren's Harborview
Fresh seafood and classic American fare with stunning harbor views.
