Top Restaurants in East stoke, Dorset
Rivo's Hub
Road, Sandford, Wareham BH20 7AE, UK | Coffee Shop P: Not available
Rating: 4.9 (186) Price Level:
Breakfast at Rivo’s was absolutely delicious- freshly cooked, good quality and excellent value.(Hubs had the full English breakfast with black pudding, I had the small breakfast) Tea & coffee served in generous sized mugs - always a winner in my eyes! Staff are welcoming and friendly, everything is clean and well-stocked. Automotive theme is carried throughout- loved the menus! We were there for 10am opening, along with many others, so no wait for a table - but if you do have to wait it would absolutely be worth it! We will definitely be back.
Rating: 5 / 5
Absolutely amazing place staff very friendly food is outstanding great value for money Nice family atmosphere Nice to see a place with not lots of dogs Highly recommend
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely new cafe in the old Sandford pub. It's been fully refurbished and still has a bar and pool table, but with cafe vibes. Fantastic food, the quality and sizes were fantastic. The single JZ chicken burger was unbelievable, the double could feed a family on its own. Very friendly staff and warm atmosphere. Well recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5
The staff here are OUTSTANDING! Even though it was busy they were all very friendly. Food was AMAZING!!!! they also don't rush you to leave which I found really nice. This is a place I plan on coming too on a weekly basis. The owners are on hand and very polite and approachable. This is a must visit for anyone
Rating: 5 / 5
Amazing and incredibly friendly place hosted by Richie Rivers and his lovey partner Laura Ann Smith. Richie is the organiser of the Dorset Volksfest and a forces veteran. Bring your ride to the hub and take photos of your pride and joy in the garage area with its murals on the walls. VW's, Americana, Exotica Motorbikes and indeed your cycle are all welcome. Have a great coffee,cake and a chat. Can't recommend this place more highly. Come down and be surprised 👍 Update: Hot and delicious food is now available from Rivo's Food Shack. This place is getting popular and deservedly so. Thursday night is Bike night and weekend events are coming thick and fast. Love this place and can't recommend this place enough. Well worth a visit for all ages.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Watching Sports
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Sandford - 5m away
- The 29029 Restaurant Wareham - 222m away
- Texaco - 402m away
- Premier - 189m away
The Italian Kitchen
37 South St, Wareham BH20 4LP, UK | Italian Restaurant P: 01929 550990
Rating: 4.5 (544) Price Level:
We found this restaurant when exploring Wareham. The small plates lunch menu was fantastic. Super tasty and amazing value. If we are in the area again we will return
Rating: 5 / 5
The Italian Kitchen is the perfect spot to dine and unwind. They serve stunning, high-quality food at great prices. The service is impeccable—every staff member is helpful, attentive, and genuinely happy to assist. We’ve loved every meal we’ve ever had there. They even serve homemade bread while you wait for your starter or main course, which is a lovely touch. Whether it’s for a date night or a corporate works meal, The Italian Kitchen never disappoints. The quality has never faltered or wavered—it’s truly the best Italian restaurant we’ve ever experienced. We highly recommend a visit! Would recommend the squid starter, spicy nduja pizza's and the creamy tuscan chicken are some of our personal favourites!
Rating: 5 / 5
a really good Italian restaurant! Me and my girlfriend went out eating tonight and had a great time. The team and the food was amazing I recommend it to anyone it’s a better alternative than the old granary or the quay INN in my opinion! Also recommend to book a table instead of just walking in in the evening
Rating: 5 / 5
Really delicious food I can tell special care has been taken and I didn’t mind waiting. Attentive staff and nice atmosphere.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sainsbury's - 151m away
- The Old Granary - 63m away
- Quay Inn, Wareham - 28m away
- Wareham Boat Hire - 49m away
- Wareham Quay Market - 31m away
Quay Inn, Wareham
The Quay, Wareham BH20 4LP, UK | Pub P: 01929 552735
Rating: 4.5 (1704) Price Level:
Had a meal here on a day out to Wareham. Very friendly staff and good atmosphere. I had a very tasty falafel burger with a glass of Dorset cider, which tasted like real cider! I would recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5
Visit this place every time I'm in Wareham. Good selection of drinks, good menu and lovely staff. Outside seating and right by the river. Tonight was steak night. Quality meat, well presented and you cook it yourself to your liking. Loved the chips and salad. Staff were very busy but outstanding in service and very friendly.
Rating: 5 / 5
Had an evening meal which was good value and delicious. The best steak I've had in a very long time. Sticky toffee pudding was great too although could have done with an extra blob of ice-cream given how large the portion was.
Rating: 5 / 5
I had lunch there today with my sister. She had beef rib and I had the ham, egg and chips. Both were delicious. The chips were the best I've had in a long time. Service was good and staff were quick to clear and wipe down tables.
Rating: 4 / 5
Lovely place to stay, the rooms are situated in a very quaint building above a small shop. The room was up a steep staircase so not suitable if you are unable to climb stairs. But the view from the room was lovely, the room itself was small but clean and tidy with tea making facilities. The pub itself was lovely with very friendly staff who were happy to help in any way, the food both in the evening band at breakfast was great. Thank you to all
Features:
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Children
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sainsbury's - 148m away
- The Old Granary - 46m away
- The Priory Hotel - 97m away
- Priory Church of Lady St Mary - 79m away
- The Bear Wareham - 128m away
The Weld Arms
East Lulworth, Wareham BH20 5QQ, UK | Pub P: 01929 400211
Rating: 4.6 (341) Price Level:
Went in for a (very) late lunch this afternoon. Was very quiet (only us and one other guest) but lovely to get out of the rain and had a good chat with the other guest and staff. Ordered the Venison Burger and the Maple Bacon & Brie sandwich, and can't fault either - super tasty and good portion sizes to boot! Had a beer recommendation from the staff which was lovely, and would highly recommend a visit if you're in Lulworth looking for a lunch or dinner location 🙂👍
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely evening meal with my 2 friends. I liked the menu as it had enough choice without being too extensive, plus the specials added enough variety. I had the venison steak (from the specials) which was tender and delicious, with a good portion of chips, tomato, and onions. Nice friendly service. I marked down the atmosphere as we had a loud table next to us - but it did not detract from the overall experience. My friends also enjoyed their meals of vegan burger and lamb rump.
Rating: 5 / 5
We had some lovely food in here.service was fab and attentive and food was prompt. I had the gf tempura prawns and they have to be the best gluten free ones I've had. Great eatery if you are staying near lulworth cove.
Rating: 4 / 5
It was a Bank Holiday Sunday and it was not busy and the Front of House staff did not have a clue what day of the week it was. We where a party of 4 and that could not decide were to seat us, so they decided to put us on a table set 3 and never brought other set of cutlery until the meal came out after asking several times, we found a dirty fork on the floor under the table. It was not clear if it was table service or we order the food at the bar, we ordered at the bar after no one coming over after 15 min. They never brought out any condiments even though we asked twice. I must admit the service was shocking which is a shame as the food/meal was outstanding.
Rating: 5 / 5
What a lovely place! I visited today with four others after a walk round the Sculptures at the Lake nearby. It's a real old fashioned English pub. Delicious local beer, fabulous bacon and brie open sandwich, and the man on duty who was rushed off his feet (due to circumstances he explained) and working on his own, still served us efficiently and with good grace. Definitely recommend.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Camp Bestival - 335m away
- Lulworth Estate - 351m away
The Salt Pig
6 North St, Wareham BH20 4AF, UK | Cafe P: 01929 550673
Rating: 4.6 (431) Price Level:
We had the rarebit and avocado smash. Both were decent. The highlight was the actual shop itself, which was charming, with a lovely community feel and local meat.
Rating: 5 / 5
This place is a little gem There are a few tables to eat at so I would strongly suggest that you book in advance. The food was absolutely fantastic The chef loves to cook and you can certainly see this and taste this when your plate arrives. Also lovely local ales to try I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and I hope you will too.
Rating: 5 / 5
Seduction in the form of sausage rolls in the shop window 😍. Stopped to explore the town and a stroll along the river, this looked like the place to be. Good choice of sides to go with the freshly baked sausage roll, so was definitely a great choice. Coffee good too.
Rating: 5 / 5
Delicious well priced lunch. The salads were great and the pork was plentiful. Can't wait to make a return visit!
Rating: 5 / 5
Superb rib of beef from Sean, 2Kg, 2 hours in the oven, 8 delicious Christmas dinners 🎄; so much easier than turkey! Same again next year for us 😉
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sainsbury's - 128m away
- Garden Gate Tea Room - 30m away
- Co-op Food - Wareham - North Street - 41m away
- Rex Cinema - 121m away
- Anglebury House - 61m away
Garden Gate Tea Room
7 North St, Wareham BH20 4AB, UK | Tea House P: 01929 552128
Rating: 4.7 (269) Price Level:
Had a toasted tuna panini and it came with crisps and salad, my partner had a tuna mayonnaise jacket potato that came with slaw and salad. Service was great and fast, friendly staff. Prices were good and so was the food. Nice atmosphere would defo recommend as a brunch spot!
Rating: 5 / 5
Great afternoon cream tea. Rear garden a real sun trap with pretty flowers. Scones very light with ample jam and clotted cream. Staff lovely. A real treasure - highly recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5
I was interested to try their savory cream tea. I was a bit worried about how it would taste as I don't like onions that much. But, it was the best decision as I absolutely loved the onion chutney. Though it was almost crowded, I found a nice secluded spot to enjoy this delicious meal. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Wareham.
Rating: 5 / 5
The rain had driven us away from the coast, inland, in search of quiche. It was indeed a "long dark highway and a thin white line" that led us dripping through the welcoming door of the Garden Gate Tea Room. Broad smiles and a green trouser suit greated us, what more could one ask for. The food, delicious, as was the conversation with the wonderfully friendly staff. Return? I certainly hope too.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is one of the best tea rooms I visited in Dorset. A very friendly and welcoming atmosphere - all the staff are lovely. We had lunch, and my sausage and onion quiche dish was very generous, freshly cooked, and arrived quickly. Our waiter was superb. Would definitely go back to have more of the dishes from the menu.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sainsbury's - 154m away
- Co-op Food - Wareham - North Street - 15m away
- Rex Cinema - 119m away
- Anglebury House - 35m away
- The Salt Pig - 29m away
The Kings Arms
3 Corfe Rd, Stoborough, Wareham BH20 5AB, UK | Pub P: 01929 552705
Rating: 4.5 (748) Price Level:
First time & won’t be the last time…Wow what a lovely old pub with so much history. Came with the family early evening dinner & the food was amazing. Staff are really friendly & my grandson even sat on a Ducati motorbike outside, made his day thank you for that.
Rating: 5 / 5
Reviewing at the table, which I don't normally do. But it's a totally amazing roast. 4 clean plates. And to finish the most amazing creme brulee and the shortbread was totally 👌 😍. Nice to see somewhere that the team members actually help each other. Not just one server, but everyone was at your service. It's very warm and inviting. Called in last minute at 3pm in the afternoon on a Sunday and plenty of tables. A little Gem. There is only one small downside. Maybe a touch more gravy. But this does not affect the 5 stars this place totally deserves.
Rating: 5 / 5
Enjoyed a lovely Sunday Roast today. The staff are friendly and very helpful. The food quality was excellent. Tables all nice land clean. Plenty of free parking. We will certainly be popping in again soon to this lovely friendly pub 😀👍🏻
Rating: 5 / 5
It was really busy, but the very efficient young lady managed to find us a table and also brought our drinks over to us as you couldn't get near the bar. The food was very nice and reasonably priced.
Rating: 5 / 5
4 Ladies having a tasty supper and cold drinks on a hot day! The stuff is very friendly! I'll come back next year, cause I've got to go back home! I really love Purbeck!!!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Murco Petrol Station - 19m away
The 29029 Restaurant Wareham
Sandford Rd, Sandford, Wareham BH20 7DD, UK | Restaurant P: 01929 556959
Rating: 4.7 (959) Price Level:
The food was amazing. Especially the Cinamon-covered Duck. This was my first experience with south asian food which turned out to be delicious. The staff were friendly too. I would recommend this place.
Rating: 5 / 5
This Indian-Nepalese restaurant is an absolute gem! From the moment I walked in, the warm, inviting ambiance and friendly staff made me feel right at home. The menu is a perfect blend of traditional Indian and Nepali flavors, offering a delightful variety of dishes to satisfy any palate. The *butter chicken* was rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced, while the *momos* (Nepalese dumplings) were simply out of this world – tender, flavorful, and served with a deliciously tangy dipping sauce. The spices were just right, balancing heat and flavor without overpowering the dish. The service was impeccable, with the staff going out of their way to ensure we had a fantastic dining experience. They were knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations and ensuring we had everything we needed. Whether you're a fan of Indian cuisine or looking to try something new with a Nepali twist, this place is an absolute must-visit. I can’t wait to return and try more of their incredible offerings. Highly recommended
Rating: 5 / 5
Excellent Indian restaurant in Wareham. All the dishes were extremely scrumptious. Loved the sea food platter - the salmon fish and tiger prawns are a must have! The Kerala prawns main course dish was also a delight. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the Dorset area.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Premier - 399m away
- The Sandford - 222m away
- Rivo's Hub - 220m away
The Priory Hotel
Church Grn, Wareham BH20 4ND, UK | Hotel P: 01929 551666
Rating: 4.6 (332) Price Level:
The most perfect stay at The Priory - I cannot recommend this beautiful hotel enough. The service provided was impeccable (attention to detail has been better than a few Michelin star restaurants we have visited) the food was absolutely delicious, we had afternoon tea which was sublime and breakfast on our balcony one morning which was wonderful, the rooms are stunning and the little details like getting a newspaper delivered in the morning is quite lovely. The grounds are also immaculately kept. It is not my first time visiting the priory and certainly won’t be my last, highly recommended! You will not be disappointed.
Rating: 5 / 5
We went for lunch to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The staff were incredible. Great service and very knowledgeable about the grounds. Christian made us a strong, but very tasty negroni cocktail (as it was Negroni week being celebrated around the world). Food was wonderfully presented and tasted delicious. I couldn't fault it. Beautiful location. Thank you for making our day a bit more special.
Rating: 5 / 5
We went for the Autumn lunch menu in the Garden Room to celebrate my wife's birthday. The moment we stepped inside we were greeted as old friends and this was our first visit! The lunch was superb and the service exceptional. The Priory Hotel should have at least 4 Rosettes. They deserve it. We shall be back since it is the best restaurant in Dorset.
Rating: 5 / 5
We had an amazing lunch here with family. Christian and Lucinda were amazing hosts and made us feel extremely welcome. Food is delicious and perfectly portioned. Lovely interior design and gardens.
Features:
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sainsbury's - 149m away
- Priory Church of Lady St Mary - 8m away
- The Old Granary - 77m away
- Wareham Quay Market - 70m away
- Quay Inn, Wareham - 72m away
Clay Pipe Inn
8 Organford Rd, Holton Heath, Poole BH16 6JY, UK | Bar & Grill P: 01202 632636
Rating: 4.6 (1514) Price Level:
A lovely run pub visited for dinner while on holiday to the area will definitely return when next in the area. The meals were brilliant value and had an excellent customer service and great pub atmosphere.
Rating: 5 / 5
We had a skittles party and were in the side room. This was great but there wasn't enough staff for the busyness of the pub. We had to join long queues for a drink in the main very busy pub instead of using the bar hatch in the games room which interrupted the play of the games. The food was good value for money and the staff were friendly and helpful. They also had a little outdoor play park for young children. Definitely recommend this establishment for family gatherings.
Rating: 4 / 5
Nice pub restaurant not been in a longtime. 3 stars you may say not good, (3 is my new 5) as we all give 5stars for good food and service, which this was did they go above and beyond, yes they did so let’s make it 4 stars. I’ve given 4 because they were busy and had a lot of reservations all but the skittle alley was full, Nigel said they were busy and the only place they could accommodate us was the skittle alley. Food came out hot and well presented. Only negative because we were stuck out the way the table wasn’t cleared away before desserts. See you again.
Rating: 5 / 5
I can’t express to everyone how amazing this place is , we as a family of 5 was so looked after by the staff , the older gentleman at the bar is just the most amazing person, the two younger girls also couldn’t do more to help , looking at this from the outside point it’s almost a if they want to make the customers happy “ which they do with pure ease “ but on the other hand you can see how well looked after the staff are and how they don’t like to over run them , which is so beautiful to see , we booked twice over two days we loved it that much , until next time !! Thank you once again xx
Rating: 5 / 5
Great atmosphere and food. The staff were very attentive and friendly. We always choose to eat here when visiting the area. It’s so good I would advise to book. Plenty of free parking on site too.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Watching Sports
- Good for Children
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Parkdean Resorts Sandford Holiday Park, Dorset - 68m away
- Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat - 332m away
- Wareham Road Hand Carwash - 150m away
- Nisa Local - 181m away
- Parkdean Boathouse - 103m away