Cliff Road, Burton Bradstock, DT6 4RB
Harden's survey result
Summary
A “stunning setting” is a highpoint at this contemporary dining room with outside terrace, overlooking the beach and sea on the Jurassic Coast on Lyme Bay. It continues to enjoy good ratings all-round although there is the odd gripe that it’s “a bit too pricey”.
Summary
“An amazing location overlooking the sea” is the ‘crown jewel’ feature of this “delightful” hotel dining room on the Jurassic Coast, which has a “wonderful position” on Lyme Bay. All aspects of the operation are well-rated, not least its “imaginative cooking” (fish the highlight) and “friendly and efficient” service.
Summary
This attractively kitted-out and ironically named hotel on the ‘Jurassic Coast’ has superb views over Lyme Bay and a restaurant with a classily brisk menu, focusing on locally sourced ingredients. “For a really intimate experience, dine on your own in the little library” is one reporter’s recommendation (reading a copy of ‘On Chesil Beach’, presumably…).
Summary
This “magical cliff-top haven” on Dorset’s ‘Jurassic Coast’ combines the attractions of “superb views” with “exciting but traditional dishes” using “excellent locally sourced ingredients”. It offers a “slightly more refined experience than the neighbouring (and highly rated) Hive Beach Café”.
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Owner's description
It’s not complicated, fresh seafood from the sea at our toes, great produce from the countryside at our backs. Local when it’s best, British when it’s right, international when it’s called for. Naturally seasonal and with no fleeting fads or fickle food fashions – whether you need a poached egg on toast or a six course banquet, our acclaimed restaurant is bespoke and classically modern. We like a well dressed table, but we don’t stand on any ceremony; if you want one course, three puddings, to work your way through the whole menu alphabetically or topographically that’s fine. Our view is that dinner takes as long as you need it to.
Bookings for up to 12 guests can be accommodated in the restaurant or for larger parties get in touch for private dining and events.
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £20.00 | £25.00 |  |
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| SundayLunch | £28.00 | £36.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £13.00 | £29.00 | £5.00 | £10.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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| Service | 12.50% |
Restaurant details
Cliff Road, Burton Bradstock, DT6 4RB
Opening hours
| Monday | 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12:30 pm‑3:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:30 pm‑3:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12:30 pm‑3:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12:30 pm‑3:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12:30 pm‑3:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12:30 pm‑3 pm |
