This is our first meal in Great Britain and I must confess that wanted to give this place 5 stars…read more But the critic in me whispered "its only new place, in a new country, ran by some very nice people...dont be seduced." So because the voice is many times correct, i decided to give this glorious little cafe in Bournmouth 4.5 Stars over all. So we were not too hungry but stopped in because I wanted a coffee. Krista had the French Onion Soup, (they had no problem preparing it to her specifications), and Tart Flambée. I had Salmon Rillets with pickled fennel. Everything was perfect. The service was spot on. The toilet was clean, the bartender was attentive. Even the conversation of the party next to us was intelligent and thoughtful. Everyone was extremely polite. Its a bit pricey when your on a budget. So expect to pay a bit more. By the way. The coffee was amazing.

Not ideally located but great place to eat, excellent for any occasion being breakfast, lunch,…read moredinner or a late night meal. Warm and cozy theme with ambient lighting and a quiet atmosphere, good value. Very clean and neatly dressed establishment with great service. Car parking can be found across the way thats validated.

Came here as a family and we all really enjoyed it...Lovely food great service and atmosphere too…read morehighly recommend !!

Great food and service. Good mix of local fish and meat, local wines and beers, beautifully…read morepresented

This is our favorite Restaurant amazing food served by James, such a relaxing atmosphere perfect…read morefor all occasions

This restaurant with rooms is in a country location near Poole. It is run by Chef Patron James…read moreCoward, who was formerly with Petit Blanc and Manoir au Quat' Saisons. January sees an irresistable bargain lunch menu (three courses for £15). The special offer was working too, as the place was nearly full on a January weekday. The choice is more extensive than most 'sale' menus (five dishes per course). Our party enjoyed starters of field mushroom and oregano soup, avocado and smoked chicken rillette, and poached egg on toasted brioche with smoked salmon. We moved on to mains of pan fried local sardines with new potatoes and mustard sauce; braised beef topside with mushrooms and horseradish mash; and grilled gilt head bream with fennel, sugar snap and coriander sauce. These were washed down with excellent fruity wine from Dorset's largest vineyard, at nearby Horton. Gluten free bread was rustled up on request for one of our party with a wheat intolerance. Puds ran to winter fruit pavlova (sadly not a real pavlova, but fruit on a disk of meringue); fresh fruit in gingersnap baskets with pistachio ice cream; and poached pear. The food was very competent, but lacked the intensity of flavour that would take this restaurant into Michelin territory - one day we will try the menu gourmand. The high number of diners stretched the kitchen, and our meal took three and a half hours - fine for us chatting away, but maybe not the ideal business lunch venue. Certainly worth a visit, not least because the Bournemouth and Poole conurbation is not blessed with many fine dining opportunities.

A nice friendly restaurant in the heart of the village at Canford Cliffs and popular with locals…read moreand holiday makers. They do a good Sunday lunch which is very popular and probably worth booking for. A good choice of menu which is not cheap but well cooked and of good quality so worth it especially for special occasions.

During the day this is a great place for coffee. You get pastries with the coffee (no, not loads)…read more Their lunch menu is rather mouthwatering, pastas, salads, pizza, panini. Scrummy. You get hungry just looking at it or smelling it. In the evening, it all becomes a bit disappointing. The flavours are a bit dull, nothing is very inspiring. However, the wine is served in large glasses so everything, in the end seems less of a let down, especially if you're not paying. They used to have a sofa near the kitchen door, but since they took it away, we hardly go there. Loos are clean!

Been here for lunch a number of times. The food is of good quality and they serve large portions…read more Very reasonably priced for what you get. Family friendly with a good childs menu.