The Best Restaurants in Charmouth, Dorset, United Kingdom (2025)

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Lilac Restaurant

57-58 Broad St, Lyme Regis DT7 3QF, UK

4.9 (134 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 07733 132523

“Could not fault a single dish and we tried many. Each plate of food was full of flavour, perfectly seasoned and mouthwateringly delightful. Honestly could have eaten every single dish on the menu. If you’re looking for something a bit special and different from the norm then do not miss the delights that Lilac has to offer.”

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4 months ago
5.0

Came here for dinner for my partners birthday from London. Fantastic little restaurant in a great location. Beautiful, simple decor and super friendly staff. Lovely seasonal menu with a great selection of vegetarian, fish and meat fishes from the area. The 'soused mackerel' was my favourite and the frangipane desert were exquisite. The wine was local and divine. Great experience and a great meal.

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2 months ago
5.0

Exceptional food, locally sourced and foraged. The chef often came out to serve the dishes and was more than happy to talk about the ingredients, where he had foraged some of them and how the dish was made. Every plate was well conceived, light and tasty, even the bigger dishes such as the ox cheek or venison. Wine suggestions were excellent and every wine we tried was surprising and delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful, the venue small and welcoming. This rates as one of the best food experiences I've had. Get there now while it's still small and relatively undiscovered because it deserves to get better known and booked up months in advance.

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3 months ago
5.0

Upscale menu in an unpretentious basement "cave." Small plate (and I mean small!) offerings of exquisitely executed dishes that present a culinary experience for the palate. I wish there were 30% more on every dish we sampled (wouldn't really describe it as "ate," given the amount). But... they were all quite well done. You just need to order a lot of dishes. We had the Flatbread w Pickled Ewe's Cheese, Fig & Roasted (yumm) Pumpkin Seeds, Beetroot Carparccio (outstanding take), Soused Mackerel, Dartmoor Lamb (tender), Polenta w Girolles (mushroon), Ricotta & Cheddar, Fennel Truffles (not to miss for a chocolate lover) & Apricot & Thyme Sorbet (the only small miss: would have preferred a gentler herb like mint).

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4 months ago
5.0

We didn't book, and the restaurant was full, but the server offered us the bar table or outside dining, and as it as a sunny warm evening we landed on the outdoor dining. This is a rare find. Not only was the outdoor dining stylish and intimate, it offered wonderful service, and a 10/10 experience. The dinner was wonderful, from small bites all the way to the main the meal was wonderful. The menu is seasonal and delicious, this was a menu that didn't offer comfortable favourites, but diverse delicious plates that we talked about all the way home. They even made us a tailor made cocktail which was spicy and lovely. We had 3 servings. We are thrilled we got in, and would recommend it to anyone who is a food lover.

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Tesco Express – 92 m away
  • Lyme Regis Museum – 150 m away
  • The Town Mill – 97 m away
  • Dinosaurland Fossil Museum – 171 m away
  • The Royal Lion – 19 m away
Millside

1 Mill Ln, Lyme Regis DT7 3PU, UK

4.8 (367 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01297 445999

“Dropped by for dinner, where I ordered the scallops, mackerel and rhubarb clafoutis. Everything was beautifully prepared. Saying that, it must have been an off night, as the kitchen team seemed to have encountered a few challenges when prepping the meals. But, it all ended well as the service team handled everything professionally resulting in both a comped dessert AND an extra dessert. All done voluntarily without me even having to bring up any of the issues myself. The only thing I would suggest for the future is it might be worth investing in an air purifier or fan to help move the air in the restaurant. Because it was pouring rain outside at the time, I noticed the space was locking in various odours from other guests such as BO, perfume and cigarette smoke. As a result, I found that I couldn’t really smell the dishes. As a fine dining establishment, I suspect it is preferred that such smells not interfere with the dining experience carefully curated by your team.”

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Parking Options:

Paid Parking Lot

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Dinosaurland Fossil Museum – 65 m away
  • The Town Mill – 23 m away
  • Lyme Regis Museum – 137 m away
  • Lyme Regis Brewery – 22 m away
  • Lyme's Fish Bar – 34 m away
Strawberry Tree

The Town Mill, Mill Ln, Lyme Regis DT7 3PU, UK

4.8 (150 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01297 445757

“What a wonderful Place to eat and enjoy the atmosphere! Amazing fresh food! Couldn’t ask for anything else. Do not hesitate to book”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • The Town Mill – 8 m away
  • Dinosaurland Fossil Museum – 86 m away
  • Lyme Regis Museum – 134 m away
  • Tesco Express – 129 m away
  • Town Mill Bakery – 70 m away
Bell Cliff

5 Broad St, Lyme Regis DT7 3QD, UK

4.5 (531 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01297 442459

“Great cafe... doggie friendly... just what you want for on the coast bacon breakfast or more (indoor or outside seating)... even with a dog treat 🐾”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Lyme Regis Museum – 87 m away
  • Rock Point Inn, Lyme Regis – 45 m away
  • The Pilot Boat – 52 m away
  • The Town Mill – 118 m away
  • Dinosaurland Fossil Museum – 202 m away
Fernhill Hotel

Fern Hill, A3052, Charmouth, nr, Lyme Regis, Bridport DT6 6BX, UK

4.6 (93 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01297 560492

“Stayed for 3 nights. The hotel was lovely and peaceful. The rooms were clean, spacious and very comfortable. The food was amazing. The pool was lovely and clean and refreshing after a day of fossil hunting. Everyone was so helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend staying at Fernhill.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Wood Farm Holiday Park – 301 m away
The Bank House Cafe

The St, Charmouth, Bridport DT6 6PU, UK

4.6 (290 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01297 561600

“I was a regular visitor while taking my daughter to a lesson in Charmouth every Saturday morning for 6 months. I couldn't recommend this place highly enough.... Bacon roll on point and a nice pot of tea. Always the warmest of welcomes and a highlight of my week!”

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Parking Options:

Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Charmouth Fish Bar – 18 m away
  • Charmouth Bakery Ltd – 58 m away
  • The George – 86 m away
  • Seadown Holiday Park – 230 m away
  • Manor Farm Holiday Centre – 249 m away
Charmouth Beach

Charmouth Beach, Bridport DT6 6LS, UK

4.6 (2547 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: Not available

“Not too busy. There is plenty of parking at £6 for the day. Great for walking or fossil hunting. Lovely little cafe and public toilets available.”

Good for Children
The Royal Oak Inn

The St, Charmouth, Bridport DT6 6PE, UK

4.5 (510 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01297 560277

“Lovely lunch . My husband had fish and chips which he said was the best fish and chips he’d ever had! My ploughman’s was very nice. Staff very helpful dealing with my specific food allergy:”

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Parking Options:

Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Charmouth Fish Bar – 264 m away
  • Charmouth Bakery Ltd – 221 m away
  • Hensleigh House – 309 m away
  • The George – 326 m away
  • Seadown Holiday Park – 440 m away
Tom's Lyme Regis

Marine Parade, Lyme Regis DT7 3JQ, UK

4.5 (276 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01297 816018

“We had an outstanding dinner here. Loved all of the dishes really. Excellent flavors and all well prepared and cooked. The scallops (a new variation on Tom’s dish from what we understood) may have stolen the show but the lobster and Dartmoor Beef were absolute contenders. A fresh plate of oysters. Great service and we felt well attended to. Beautiful views of the coast. We left our experience ready to recommend to others and will do so in this post as well. Food from a kitchen that cares. Kudos to the whole team.”

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Parking Options:

Paid Parking Lot

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Langmoor and Lister gardens – 82 m away
  • Lyme Regis Beach – 313 m away
  • Tesco Express – 160 m away
  • Largigi Thai Restaurant – 11 m away
  • Lyme Townhouse – 178 m away
Rock Point Inn, Lyme Regis

1-2 Broad St, Lyme Regis DT7 3QD, UK

4.6 (993 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01297 443153

“Enjoyed a lovely meal here before visiting the Marine Theatre. The staff were very pleasant and helpful, food was excellent, I had whole plaice which was cooked to perfection and my husband had the steak and ale pie with roasted veg which he said were very tasty. The restaurant had a cosy atmosphere and we're looking forward to visiting again soon.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Lyme Regis Museum – 47 m away
  • The Pilot Boat – 24 m away
  • Bell Cliff – 40 m away
  • Dinosaurland Fossil Museum – 200 m away
  • Town Mill Bakery – 58 m away
The Anchor Inn

Seatown, Bridport DT6 6JU, UK

4.6 (1679 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01297 489215

“Me and my girlfriend came here for a dinner and had a great time. The food was amazing, the drinks somehow tasted better than other pubs I've been to and service was brilliant. We were served by an Australian girl and her partner and they were really lovely!”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Golden Cap Holiday Park – 124 m away
  • Seatown Beach – 65 m away
  • Seatown Car Park – 38 m away

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