Top Restaurants in Stourpaine, Dorset
Pico Pando
Ce12, The Grainstore, Shaftesbury Ln, Blandford Forum DT11 7EG, UK | Takeout Restaurant P: 07539 284238
Rating: 5 (30) Price Level:
Delicious all-vegan food - the bao buns were really tasty, as was the teriyaki "beef". Really friendly guy serving the food - plenty of free parking when you go to collect. Highly recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5
Just ordered my first takeaway from Pico Pando and I wish I hadn't waited so long to try it. It was absolutely delicious 😋 I was very impressed and will definitely be using them again. Great service, easy parking and fantastic food. Highly recommended 👌
Rating: 5 / 5
First and won’t be the last visit to this amazing new take away in Blandford Forum. The order process was simple for a collection order online, the owner and chef really friendly and clearly loves his work. None of us are vegan and my daughter can not eat gluten - so the chilli specifically for this was great. Food was great our guest didn’t even realise it wasn’t actually chicken! Will be back for sure 👌
Rating: 5 / 5
Fantastic food. Ordering was quick and easy, the food was ready when I walked in to collect, and the chef was very welcoming and enthusiastic. There is a good variety of choices available on the menu, and the quality is excellent. I'm looking forward to working my way through the whole menu and becoming a repeat customer!
Rating: 5 / 5
Surprised and delighted to find such a place in such a town, although in an unusual industrial unit location (with lots of parking at night). Was so excited, we nearly ordered one of everything and all of it was really good. Will definitely be returning for more. Also happy to see they’re open Sunday nights, and it’s almost impossible to find take-out food in this area on Sunday nights.
Features:
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Vegetarian Food
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Blandford Household Recycling Centre - 66m away
- A World of Furniture - 115m away
- Bartletts Country Stores - 45m away
- Grainstore - 28m away
- Blandford Heights MOT & Service Centre Ltd - 169m away
Jerry's Steakhouse, Cafe and wine bar
8 West St, Blandford Forum DT11 7AJ, UK | Restaurant P: 01258 488788
Rating: 4.9 (221) Price Level:
Highly recommended, everything was excellent. A great deal of effort, thought and finesse has been put into both the food and the restaurant itself. I found the prices to be just right for the quality and quantity of food ordered. Definitely one of the best places I've eaten this year. We also met Jerry and he was lovely to talk to, please keep doing what you're doing as it is working really well!
Rating: 5 / 5
Stunning. The service was perfect, the food was immense and the decor is spectacular. This is honestly one of the best restaurants I've ever been to anywhere in the world. I regularly eat burgers when at "steakhouses" and I do this very regularly, the Bourgeois Burger I had at "Jerry's" is easily in my top 5 if all time. Flavours complimented each other perfectly and it was cooked perfectly too. Can't wait to go back to this place!!
Rating: 5 / 5
An absolute must try & I will eat my hat if you don't fancy going back again soon!! 😋 🤤 Seriously well worth a wee drive to come eat some very yummy food! 👍 Even better it is a local family grown, family owned business, so you'll be supporting an independent business and all the awesome staff who work there. ❤️ This place is nestled in the cute Blandford Forum just a few steps away from the lovely Crown Hotel, very easy to find as it's on the same road just before Market Place. • Parking nearby ✅ • There is seating on the ground floor and 1st floor. • Toilets are upstairs on the 1st floor too (2 total). The bar and chefs kitchen are on the ground floor also, kitchen to the back just behind a curved wall which has the stairs behind it Its an old building and they've done a great job revitalising both the outside and the interior feels super premium. There's quite a few plug points with usb on them to, so decent if you have kids with devices or coming for a cheeky work meeting etc.. The food seriously good, came in good time & service was great from all the staff, including the chef and the owners mixing in with the awesome vibes. Whether you came here regularly or just passing through, you could feel like making some new friends here with the staff and owners. Also, their pizza from the takeaway a few doors down is damn good.. Got our fussy 11yr old lads approval! 😂
Rating: 5 / 5
It's rare to find places that are a 5 star rating across the broad, but this is certainly one such place! The food was incredible - the starter was perfect, and the steak..... easily some of the best I have ever eaten! Cooked to perfection, and everything from the sauce to the mushrooms simply complemented it so well. We visited at lunch time, so had the place alsmot to ourselves, but I am sure that the service will be utmost during busy periods - and this place it popular! So you accept that during busy times there might be a bit more of a wait. Atmosphere was great - a lovely clean, modern and upbeat restaurant, and Jerry was a pleasure to chat to as well; clearly he values his customers and the amazing business he has built up in the area. We won't hesitate to recommend this steakhouse to friends and family alike, and look forward to coming back! It's a shame Google won't remove the obviously false 1 star review from someone who cannot accept that it's the Business that controls the opening times and not what Google lists (they're not in real time love!). So for anyone looking to go here, pay attention to the reviews that truly reflect what you will experience.
Rating: 5 / 5
My pool team had a meal at Jerry's Steakhouse 2 weeks ago. It was brilliant, fantastic steak, chips, mushroom and onion rings. Very nice sauce too. The Biscoff cheesecake was probably the best pudding I've had. Honestly it was amazing! 😍 I definitely want to go again.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Paid Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Crown Hotel - 49m away
- The Greyhound - 51m away
- Morrisons - 152m away
- Costa Coffee - 67m away
- Simla Tandoori - 23m away
The Burger Box
TB2, The Grainstore, Shaftesbury Ln, Blandford Forum DT11 7EG, UK | Takeout Restaurant P: 01258 423213
Rating: 4.9 (23) Price Level:
A little hard to find but so worth it. The staff is amazing and even though the burger could look small so filling, flavourful and perfect. Will become a more regular spot for my husband and I. The halloumi fries is also a must have. We both had the truffle shuffle burger with normal and sweet potatoes fries and halloumi fries. Just wish it was slightly cheaper so we can come every week but I know that is just the price of inflation.
Rating: 5 / 5
My husband pre- ordered, which was very easy , the food was ready when we collected. The burgers and chips were all nice and the ingredients fresh. I do think they are a lot of money for burger and chips , so this would not be something we had very often.
Rating: 5 / 5
Had the truffle burger, sweet potato fries and halloumi fries. Sweet potato fries were kinda caramelised and so good. Halloumi was soft and flavourful. Though the burger looked small compared to other places it absolutely hits the spot. Juicy and flavourful. The sauce literally bleeds out with each bite. Staff are welcoming and friendly. It's a little out the way and very hidden. Defo a hidden gem. Definitely looking to make it a regular stop.
Rating: 5 / 5
Wow what a burger! The place is a lovely funky modern place, on industrial estate so easy parking outside. I got to have a cider, burger, and fries. Not the cheapest but well worth it! They clearly have great meat supplier patties were great!
Rating: 5 / 5
Ordered takeaway on Saturday. Atmosphere on collection was busy, food was delicious and hot, portion size was generous. We ordered the OG burger and a gluten free bun was available and catered for well. Only criticism is we had to a wait a bit longer than agreed pickup time, but for such a new business still finding their feet on their first Saturday night, I could understand, so it didn’t reflect the review. If you want tasty burgers with some great choices, look no further.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Takeout
- Delivery
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Blandford Household Recycling Centre - 49m away
- Blandford Heights MOT & Service Centre Ltd - 141m away
- Grainstore - 43m away
- A World of Furniture - 138m away
- Bahnsport Ltd - 180m away
Namaste Gurkha (Blandford Forum)
11 East St, Blandford Forum DT11 7DU, UK | Restaurant P: 01258 450769
Rating: 4.5 (326) Price Level:
Gosh, what can I say? Every time that I have had a takeaway from Namaste Ghurka it has exceeded expectations. Once again, absolutely great food and it makes living in Blandford more than well worth living! THANK YOU - BRILLIANT!
Rating: 5 / 5
Good restaurant to support the locals. Building is simple and characteristic, although needs some updating. Staff are still young so don't expect world class service, but good effort nonetheless. Food is great, reasonably priced and good portion sizes. Plenty of vegetation options as well.
Rating: 5 / 5
First visit to the area and saw the previous reviews for this restaurant which were positive. We were not disappointed. Lovely food and good service. Tried the dumplings as a starter (rather than my usual choice of onion bhaji) and they were delicious.
Rating: 5 / 5
The most delicious dinner with a friendly and welcoming service! We came here this evening with our two friends all the way from Kathmandu who were very much missing Nepalese Daal baat and delicious Nepalese food. I must say we were not at all disappointed, the food was very flavoursome, fresh and most of all authentic. We would absolutely recommend coming here ☺️thank you very much for having us!!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- M&S Foodhall - 146m away
- Morrisons - 466m away
- Costa Coffee - 329m away
- Blandford Forum Post Office - 179m away
- St Leonard's Farmhouse - 297m away
The Saxon Inn Child Okeford
Gold Hill, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum DT11 8HD, UK | Pub P: 01258 860310
Rating: 4.6 (298) Price Level:
This pub is the perfect balance of upmarket/boutique and having a homely feel. The food is outstanding quality, and our waiting staff (Minty) was excellently attentive. It was our first time there, for a romantic Saturday night date. This place did not disappoint. Plenty of car parking space. The finer details were beautiful - candles and fairy lights everywhere, water jug filled at every table, salt and pepper holders filled, a fluffy throw behind my chair, heating on, music on but not too loud. Our bill was £78, for two courses and a bottle of wine. Overall, a really fantastic pub!
Rating: 5 / 5
People who truly care! The owner and her daughter went above and beyond when I was unable to find a taxi to a nearby train station. Besides that it's a characterful, comfortable inn situated in a beautiful part of the world. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend 🙏
Rating: 5 / 5
The Saxon Inn is a truly beautiful country inn, full of charm and character. Each little area, corner and nook is styled and curated to perfection, and the special little attention to details really elevates this place above what you'd normally expect from a country inn. Every turn reveals an almost lnstagrammable moment you'd want to capture. The welcome from the hosts Sarah and Richard couldn't have been more friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. They really were consummate hosts and you could just tell they'd put their heart and soul into place and genuinely cared that their customers not only enjoyed their stay, but loved their stay. The bedroom and bathroom were spotlessly clean and comfortable. The cooked breakfast in the morning was delicious and the fresh fruit and doorstep toast was amazing. Real coffee, real butter, and locally sourced products made this a breakfast to remember. My partner and I didn't have an evening meal at the Inn when we arrived but really regretted it when we tasted the breakfast the following morning. To add even more character to the place, the Saxon Inn also has two other permanent residents, the beautifully-docile and aloof Reggie (a gorgeous whippet), and Herman , an independent little dachshund who parades around wearing a bandana. Overall, it's a superb place to stay and eat. We'd highly recommend it.
Rating: 5 / 5
The Saxon Inn has become our favourite pub! We've enjoyed many lovely meals there, from Sunday roasts to delicious evening dishes. It’s the perfect spot to relax after a country walk, especially on sunny days when we can sit outside with our dogs and enjoy a drink or by the fire with some bar snacks. It’s always so welcoming, excellent service, and tasty food - couldn’t recommend it more!
Rating: 5 / 5
The Saxon Inn was quite a surprise - in a good way! We had been given mixed reviews about the restaurant but we found it warm, attractive and the food was exceptional. The staff were extremely friendly and the lady head chef/owner came out and had a chat with each table and some of the locals as well.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Gold Hill Organic Farm - 105m away
- Millbrook House - 295m away
- Beehive Self Storage - 371m away
- Gold Hill Farm Kitchen - 101m away
Three Kings Restaurant
3 Salisbury St, Blandford Forum DT11 7AU, UK | Mediterranean Restaurant P: 01258 722797
Rating: 4.5 (82) Price Level:
What a fantastic evening at The Three King's last night! The food was amazing, freshly cooked to order, succulent meat, char grilled veg and a banging home made hot sauce. The owner and staff were very friendly and welcoming and chatted with us which made the evening all the more enjoyable. Great value for money and somewhere we will definitely return too.
Rating: 4 / 5
We stopped for some quick lunch and had jacket potato and avacado on toast. The owner/manager was great and a special thanks to him for remembering my hat!
Rating: 5 / 5
We went here with our dog for breakfast and were very impressed. We have an eggs royal and the veggie breakfast, both if which were generous and delicious for the price. Really good to have a great veggie breakfast where so many places just do meat and vegan now! Very welcoming and busy / nice bustle on a Saturday morning. Will be back 👍🏼
Rating: 5 / 5
We just had breakfast on a rainy Saturday morning. The service was excellent, prompt and accommodating. But the food! The kings breakfast was huge, delicious and fantastic quality. Eggs royal had plenty of salmon and perfectly poached eggs. Would definitely recommend!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Paid Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Subway - 42m away
- Costa Coffee - 12m away
- Morrisons - 205m away
- The Crown Hotel - 103m away
- The Greyhound - 72m away
Koh Gurkha, Nepalese - Thai restaurant & bar
8-9 Georgian Passage, East St, Blandford Forum DT11 7DX, UK | Restaurant P: 01258 268300
Rating: 4.6 (138) Price Level:
Was incredibly delicious, we went away for the weekend and got this on the Friday night and then ended up coming back on Saturday, as it was that good. Couldn’t recommend more.
Rating: 5 / 5
Food was absolutely incredible, possibly one of my favourite restaurants to date. Staff were super attentive but not overbearing what so ever. A really lovely little place with great food and lovely staff. Will certainly return.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Blandford Town Museum - 43m away
- The Gorge Cafe - 34m away
- M&S Foodhall - 278m away
- The Georgian Tea Room - 30m away
- Morrisons - 245m away
The Stour Inn
5 Dorchester Hill, Blandford St Mary, Blandford Forum DT11 9LH, UK | Pub P: 01258 268188
Rating: 4.5 (250) Price Level:
This is a treasure of a pub. The staff are really friendly and the local's are happy to chat. What marks this pub out from others is the great selection or beers and tasty wines. They also cater for those who are not drinking alchol or are driving with a great selection of non-alcoholic drinks that actually taste great. The chef here is unbelivably good. We have dined during one of his Thai evenings and the food is beyond belief. This pub is doing things right when it comes to Roasts as well. A Big sharing veg (bowl after bowl keeps coming out) along with a great selection of meats. The sharing roast is brilliant and the quality of ingredients is top notch. They also have an excellent menu on offer during the week as well, in the pictures we had the Breakfast Scotch Egg, Pig Croquettes, Steak and the Sticky Biscoffee pudding. All amazing. - Wednesday is steak night which is 2 steaks and a bottle of wine for £40 which is brilliant value.
Rating: 5 / 5
What a little gem of a pub!! Sadly no photos, but I can attest to the food being fabulous. I loved the creativity of the chef. Incredible scotch eggs, and his quirky Indian chocolate orange with a curry anglaise - whilst it sounds wrong on paper - was one of the best things I’ve had in yonks!!! Great local pub with cosmopolitan content. We loved it! 😍
Rating: 5 / 5
Sorry for the delay in posting, We came here at the end of May this year, the staff were very friendly and helpful they even catered for my daughter who really struggles with certain foods coming into contact with each other and has lactose intolerance, the chef was most helpful and even came out to chat with us, the food was excellent and well worth it. We are looking forward to going back hopefully on our way back from Hampshire 23rd Aug 2024. Thank you to all the team.
Rating: 5 / 5
I love this pub. Friendly bar staff. I have found Locals are friendly and open to chat. The chef is amazing and always happy to accommodate people's needs and tastes. I enjoy the selection of ale which changes reg ( always have London pride on tap though) so this is my favorite pub.
Rating: 5 / 5
I can honestly say my partner and I have just had the best roast dinner we’ve ever had. Being vegetarian we don’t usually bother to go out for dinner in Dorset as we’re often given bland boiled veg. The chef, Adam, and staff at the Stour Inn went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we could possible want (crispy potatoes, garlic greens, cauliflower cheese, HUGE yorkshires…). Staff were so friendly and the pub has a wonderful atmosphere. We’ve already booked again for next weekend. Thank you!!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Website not available
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Morrisons - 246m away
- Hall and Woodhouse Brewery - 197m away
- Stour Meadows Park - 237m away
- The Brewery Tap - 164m away
- Homebase - Blandford Forum - 410m away
The Brewery Tap
The Brewery, Blandford St Mary, Blandford Forum DT11 9LW, UK | Restaurant P: 01258 486005
Rating: 4.4 (277) Price Level:
Always love coming to this bar. Beer and food always great. Love the sharer on the new menu I apparently had one of the first ones.
Rating: 5 / 5
I cant comment on food as we only stopped by for a quick half. I am so pleased we did. . . A lovely venue steeped in history, with lots of original atrefacts recovered from the original brewery which is actively being demolished by the look of it, sadly. . . I have drank and enjoyed Badger beers for some years and was over the moon when I found that it was based in Blandford Forum, as we passed through on a daytrip. A very worthwhile stop off.
Rating: 5 / 5
Had a breakfast here Saturday 26th October. Very welcoming staff, happy to host our dog and great place to bring him as plenty of room and far enough from other guest as not crammed next to other tables. Nice food and great coffee, lovely setting.
Rating: 5 / 5
I really liked it in here. What an interesting and atmospheric place. The staff were lovely. I'd recommend the coffee stout.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Hall and Woodhouse Brewery - 21m away
- Tesco Superstore - 306m away
- Morrisons - 368m away
- Homebase - Blandford Forum - 218m away
- Stour Meadows Park - 232m away
The Dolphin
42 East St, Blandford Forum DT11 7DR, UK | Pub P: 0121 272 5499
Rating: 4.2 (239) Price Level:
Typical wet-led pub. Good old-fashioned pub feel but no food. Sensible price for drinks. Opposite a small public car park.
Rating: 5 / 5
Didn't have food so can not give a rating for that part but overall experience, lovely town pub.
Rating: 5 / 5
Pub has not been this bustling since 2014! Landlord and lady are spot on, Thursday and Sunday karaoke are so lively and so much fun. Turned this pub around guys! Keep up the good work. 👍
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Watching Sports
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- M&S Foodhall - 222m away
- Blandford Forum Post Office - 104m away
- Domino's Pizza - Blandford Forum - 31m away
- Morrisons - 345m away
- Namaste Gurkha (Blandford Forum) - 124m away