Harden's survey result
Summary
An “absolutely amazing” view over Poole Bay and Brownsea Island elevates a visit to this Rick Stein group outpost. This is a much commented-on destination, and we’ve rated it positively on the good volume of praise for its fish and seafood, which hails “food so consistently good, without frills from excellent ingredients in delicious combinations”. Given the “aspirations and expectations linked to the name” not everyone is convinced, though, and it’s more recommended as a good all-rounder for a fish supper with fab view attached than it is for next-level cooking.
Summary
You can hang with the local mansion-owners and beachgoers at this Poole Harbour outpost of the Stein empire, which has a brilliant location overlooking the water. It inspired less feedback this year than its stablemates, hence we’ve left it unrated.
Summary
An “absolutely fantastic location by Poole Harbour” and “a large selection of fish dishes” keep the tills ringing at the TV chef’s Dorset outpost. “The food is standard Stein fare” – which pleases most reporters (“gorgeous seafood”), if not quite all – and “prices are really going up”. Top Tip – “get a table upstairs for lunch in the summer”.
Summary
A “stunning position in Sandbanks directly overlooking Poole Harbour” remains the top draw to this “tucked away (but very popular) location” by the TV chef. Reports have been a bit up and down in the past, and continue to range from “excellent” (the seafood) to “standard”, though most agree it “still performs a useful function”.
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10-14 Banks Rd, Sandbanks, BH13 7QB
Restaurant details
Rick Stein Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Not so good as last time. Lobster was excellent. The batter for the fish and chips was nowhere near crisp enough."
"Fish dishes good, but not unimaginative, and some portions small. Somewhat overpriced. But a lovely space from which to view the sunset over Poole harbour, and very family friendly. "
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £33.50 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £13.40 | £51.50 | £6.80 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £29.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
| Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
10-14 Banks Rd, Sandbanks, BH13 7QB
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:30 am‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 8:30 am‑9 pm |
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