10 Great Restaurants in Bournemouth

Arbor restaurant offers a delicious, innovative menu made from organic, Fairtrade and sustainable ingredients in a chic atmosphere with rustic touches. It proudly holds 2 rosette awards from the AA, and you can expect a knowledgeable, service-oriented staff.

The menu offerings at Arbor are seasonal and highly focussed on fresh seafood, so be sure to ask what the catch of the day is. They also serve a popular afternoon tea created by their onsite pastry chef. If the weather allows, book a table for their outdoor garden. It's worth noting that the restaurant is an adults-only dining space after 7 pm.

Located in a stunning art-deco building on Old Christchurch Road, Cosy Club is a relaxed yet glamorous eatery with a touch of old-world style. Seating is across 3 floors, including a lovely 3rd-floor bar and a rooftop terrace where you can soak up the coastal sunshine.

You will find separate menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and kids, with everything from smashed avocado toast to a Cosy Club sandwich, to a 28-day aged 10 oz rib-eye steak. Whether you're ordering a splash of bubbles on a hot afternoon or a cosy cocktail to cap off the night, the extensive drinks menu will have you swimming in options.

Restaurant Roots is all about sampling small, simple plates bursting with flavour in an intimate atmosphere. This elegant fine-dining experience is perfect for a special occasion or for anyone who enjoys experiencing innovative flavours. Restaurant Roots has proudly been awarded 2 rosette awards from the AA.

The extensive menu changes often but always focuses on packing an abundance of taste into small bites. Their beautiful plates showcase unique ingredients from local suppliers and are accompanied by carefully paired wine flights from smaller artisan winemakers. They are happy to cater to dietary requirements and offer a vegetarian tasting menu.

Terroir Tapas is an eco-conscious restaurant with a menu inspired by world cuisine, using all British ingredients. They have been awarded a Michelin Green Star for their food quality and sustainability efforts.

The seasonal tasting menu at Terroir Tapas consists of 10 courses, with pescetarian and vegetarian options available. On the menu, you'll find produce from local farms, ethically raised meat, and locally caught fish. Those with a smaller appetite can ask for a 4-course tasting menu or the small plate options. Enjoy wine pairing with your meal with a drink menu showcasing quality English wines.

Twelve Eatery is an award-winning, plant-based restaurant in the heart of Bournemouth with sustainability at the forefront of everything they produce. Their entirely vegan menu uses local produce and organic ingredients, making it a great choice for anyone looking for healthy, eco-conscious and delicious food.

In the morning, make your way to Twelve to experience their organic juice bar and mouthwatering brunch menu, or try their delicious all-day nibbles, creative cocktails, beers, or organic wines. Even their coffee menu is exceptionally unique, with items such as an ayurvedic turmeric latte and an Ethiopian and Colombian blend of beans that help raise money for rescued farm animals.

Moose Kitchen serves authentic Canadian food in a lively rock and roll environment. This fun, diner-style restaurant is next to the lovely Bournemouth Gardens in the centre of town and is dog friendly. It has rock memorabilia on its walls and music of the same genre pouring through its speakers. While the vibe lifts your spirits, the food will satisfy all your cravings.

The laid-back atmosphere and warm hospitality of Moose Kitchen create the perfect setting for the rustic Canadian flavours on the menu. Seafood chowder, Buffalo chicken wings and nachos are great choices to start, while a roast beef dip, whisky river meatloaf or classic burger are the comfort food you didn't know you needed.

Turtle Bay is a popular restaurant and bar that pays homage to the many beach shacks along the palm-strewn Caribbean shores. The bright colours, reggae music and Caribbean-inspired flavours are only part of the festive vibe you'll find at Turtle Bay. The owners aim to provide the relaxed, feel-good atmosphere you'd find in the Caribbean islands.

Choose from jerk chicken, sweet plantains, roti rolls, soulful curries and much more, with plenty of vegan options available. Drinks are just as much a draw as the spice-infused flavourful food, with daily happy hours and boozy bottomless brunches.

Urban Reef is a beachside restaurant on Boscombe Promenade offering panoramic views of Bournemouth Bay. This informal café is open daily for breakfast and lunch, Thursday to Saturday for dinner. The seafood-focused menu also offers salad bowls, burgers and fully loaded nachos.

Urban Reef loves to serve locally sourced, delicious food and is very kid friendly. They even offer half portions of any dish on the menu for kids under 12, as their commitment to "good food for little people". They host fun events such as DJ dance parties, yoga on the deck and quiz nights. From Thursday to Saturday, you can order a takeaway wood-fired pizza to enjoy on the beach at sunset.

Sobo Fish is passionate about seafood and does not offer a set menu because they never know what will be caught from week to week. Sourcing all their seafood locally from the south coast and using responsible and sustainable methods, you can rest assured that what is on the menu will be fresh, delicious, and eco-conscious. You can find the rotating daily menu on the chalkboard when you walk in.

Outdoor dining is available all year round at Sobo, in enclosed and heated outdoor garden booths. Be sure to ask if you prefer garden dining.

Westbourne Grill is an authentic steakhouse that prides itself on using ingredients sourced within a 30-mile radius. The restaurant specialises in traditional British dishes of meats dishes, accompanied by the freshest local produce. Although the menu isn’t extensive, you can expect perfectly cooked, high-quality meat.

Enjoy a drink at the bar and soak in the ambience before heading to a cosy table. Known as one of the most romantic restaurants in Bournemouth, you can expect to relax in an intimate atmosphere with attentive service.