Amazing food and friendly staff with breathtaking views of the beach = priceless would recommend every time brunch is the best �
Lovely place for a variety of breakfasts/brunch, good & friendly service, good food and a beautiful view of the beach/sea.
This place was such an unexpected surprise. Plenty of seating outside and inside with fabulous views. The portions are absolutely massive. I’d certainly recommend to split one main between two people, reasonable prices. The staff is very kind. The food is fresh and great quality and tasty. I’d recommend this restaurant for certain.
Stunned to see such shockingly critical reviews of this place. Beautiful location, seated straight away, welcomed our dog too. Was blown away by the food. Totally not what we expected at all. Ordered the prawn cocktail, expecting some small portion in a tiny plastic cup, received the complete opposite! Laid beautifully on a plate, warm thin toast, delicious prawns and smoked salmon. My lamb burger was phenomenal. My partner wasn’t a fan of the crab, but we both agree crab is an acquired taste and we haven’t had enough of it to make a judgement of it yet. The chocolate torte was so tasty it was amazing. And the fresh lemonade was soooo flavourful. Shame we’re on holiday here only for a few days. Otherwise would’ve totally returned
Brunch was lovely, the staff and manager were helpful and friendly. Unfortunately there was a mix up with the order and we were given a normal full English when we thought we asked for vegetarian. The manager was absolutely fine about it and reordered the vegetarian one for us. The food was good, the location lovely. We would def go back. And dog friendly too! Inside and out.
Stopped her after doing a quick search for somewhere to eat on Google maps. Lovely restaurant. Staff were lovely and service was very efficient. Great views of Southbourne beach. There is paring which is pay and display. Will definitely return again
Bistro on the Beach is always on the our list of favourites. Good food, great location with sea view. Great reward after a walk from Hengisbury Head. Today Kristina recommended their special. And OMG! What a wow effect! Thank you!
Loved this place! What a great location. If you're accessing the restaurant from the car park above, don't be put off by how the building looks from behind - it's not great - as once beachside, it's lovely. The views are spectacular, the setting perfect and the food truly delicious! Well worth a visit.
Good food at an obviously good location. Southbourne beach is by far the best beach in Bournemouth(he says as the local😆😉). Food and drink is always good, with generous portions and not over priced, even though you are sat right on the beach.
handy place for refreshments when your walking the prom or playing on the sands with your kids. Full facilities. Takeaway or sit in options.
My wife and I really felt like fish and chips on the beach and the Bistro on the Beach exceeded our expectations in every way.
Excellent service, big, perfectly cooked and crispy fish, chunky and crispy fries, cracked salt, tartare and mushy peas. Excellent coffee and a stunning location.
Pretty decent cafe, the fish was really good and portion size is generous. The chicken strips I believe they are frozen but it still tasted decent. The location is great right by the seafront, staff are super friendly. Prices are what you expect to pay at the seafront.
They have outside tables as well as inside seatings. If you sit outside and wanting food, you got to go in and order food and drinks. If you sit and dine inside then it is table service.
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