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With Bournemouth s over 250 restaurants, there is absolutely no way you ll go hungry there, ever. The town center alone is home to a wide range of cuisines, including Greek, Italian, Indian, Oriental, Middle-eastern and Mexican. For those with more down-to-earth tastes, you can opt for fresh seafood served in restaurants along the seafront, or the comforting familiarity of fish 'n' chips on Bournemouth Pier .

Restaurants/Cafes

Bistro on the Beach
Solent Promenade, Southborne
Bournemouth
Tel: 01202 431 473
Declared as the Best Bistro in Bournemouth in 2002, this stylish waterside restaurant is a popular beach café by day and a much-frequented bistro by night, with a view of the sea over The Needles and Old Harry Rocks . It boasts of an extensive all day café menu, and, when the sun sets, it serves modern British cuisine by candlelight.

Gourmande Restaurant
13 Poole Hill, Bournemouth
BH2 5PN
Tel: 01202 778 118
Web: www.gourmande.net
Available on a pre-book basis, this exclusive venue offers modern comfort and luxury for conference delegates. Seating up to 45 persons, it offers an excellent choice of fine dine menus.

Gilbey's Restaurant
The Liston Hotel, 5 Wollstonecraft Road
Bournemouth , BH5 1JQ
Tel: 01202 394 588
Web: www.gilbeysrestaurant.co.uk
The men who do the cooking in this light and airy restaurant have honed their culinary expertise and artistry at establishments like The Mansion House in Poole , Hayman Island in Australia , Chateau de Divonne in France and The Ritz in London .

Hot Rocks Surf Restaurant
Pier Approach
Bournemouth , Dorset
Tel: 01202 555 559
Web: www.hot-rocks.com
This American surfing themed and family friendly restaurant serves steaks, ribs, Mexican, American, Jamaican and Indian cuisine. It also has a surf shop and adjoining outside patio area, as well as a Ben & Jerry's ice-cream hatch in summer.
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Lee's Dynasty
486 Wimborne Road
Winton, Bournemouth
BH9 2EY
Tel: 01202 532 050
All the special dishes served here are the creations of its chef. Particularly memorable are the spectacular vegetable carvings, a work of art by themselves.
Beales Cafe 36
36 Old Christchurch Road

Bournemouth , BH1 1LJ
Tel: 01202 552 022
Web: www.beales.co.uk
Located on the lower ground floor of Beales , Cafe 36 is a light and airy contemporary café that offers superb snacks and light lunches, as well as thirst quenchers like iced Frappaicinos and Americanos, fresh fruit Smoothies, and bottled beer.

Pier Cafe
The Pier, Bournemouth
Tel: 01202 454 780
A wide variety of breakfast dishes, snacks and beverages are served at this café at the end of the pier. Enjoy its bar facilities in summer and the spectacular views across the bay.

Chez Fred
10 Seamoor Road
Westbourne, Bournemouth
BH4 9AN
Tel: 01202 761 023
Web: www.chezfred.co.uk
Popular with locals and visitors alike, Chez Fred is a multi-awarded fish and chip restaurant that also offers alternatives for non fish-eaters and vegetarians.

Harry Ramsdens
East Beach
Undercliff Drive, Bournemouth
BH1 2EZ
Tel: 01202 295 818
Web: www.harryramsdens.co.uk
Freshly prepared fish and chips, sumptuous starters, mouth-watering main courses, delicious desserts and fantastic sea-views. What more could you ask from this popular beachside restaurant?

The Chippy
90 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth
Tel: 01202 557 669
Just three walking minutes from the square is The Chippy , which has been serving traditional fish and chips for the past quarter of a century. Aside from a full menu, it also offers junior, student and vegetarian options.

Cafe Rouge
67 Seamoor Road, Bournemouth
BH4 9AE
Tel: 01202 757 472
Enjoy the French cuisine, the friendly service and the relaxed atmosphere of Café Rouge .

Romanzo Greek Taverna
87 Poole Road
Westbourne, Bournemouth
Tel: 01202 761 070
There is a world of steak, fish and salad options in this family-run restaurant, which specializes in traditional home cooking, and, of course, authentic Greek dishes.

Bournemouth Tandoori
8 Holdenhurst Road
Bournemouth , BH8 8AD
Tel: 01202 296 204
The best in Indian cuisine, beers, wines and champagne is regularly served in this well established and award-winning restaurant. There are many specialty house dishes, and you would do well to try the Makani (mild creamy curry).

Retro
81 Charminster Road
Charminster, Bournemouth
Tel: 01202 315 865
Web: www.retrolebaneserestaurant.co.uk
A traditional Lebanese restaurant, Retro serves the highest standard of food as well as a large vegetarian selection amid an authentic Middle Eastern atmosphere.
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Baraca Café / Restaurant
129 Charminster Road, Bournemouth
BH8 8UH
Tel: 01202 515 144
Feast on traditional Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine at Baraca , which counts mezes , flat bread with dips, herby salads, tender grills, fragrant stews and the house specialty ' incik' or overnight cooked lamb among the mouth-watering dishes in its menu.
Twenty
20 Post Office Road, Bournemouth
BH1 1BA
Tel: 01202 558 399
E-mail: britishfood@twentypostofficeroad.com
Web: www.twentypostofficeroad.com
Rediscover modern British food in this stylish, comfortable and relaxed restaurant, where you can enjoy freshly-prepared dishes from their main menu, lunch menu, or the daily specials board.

Douce France
1 Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth
Dorset, BH1 2JJ
Tel: 01202 314 242
E-mail: info@douce-france.co.uk
Web: www.douce-france.co.uk
Located just a few yards from the main shopping street, Douce France serves freshly cooked baguettes, mouth-watering salads and sandwiches prepared right before your eyes. An ideal place to relax after a tiring shopping day, it also accepts bookings for corporate and social events.

Yellow River Oriental Cafe Bar & Restaurant
Unit 5 Richmond Hill
Bournemouth, Dorset
BH2 6HG
This popular and award-winning restaurant in Richmond Hill serves many traditional Oriental dishes. It is also known for its popular Bento boxes.

Zorba
199 Old Christchurch Road
Bournemouth, Dorset
BH1 1JU
Tel: 01202 553 353
This 70-seater restaurant serves traditional Greek and Cypriot food, including the "Meze" , the house special made up of over 20 traditional dishes served in the form of a four-course meal. Live music, Greek dancers and a belly dancer are featured once a month on Friday and Saturday nights.


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