Colyton, Fish & Seafood Restaurant Guide

Set in a “perfect location overlooking Lyme Bay” from Lister Gardens, chef Mark Hix’s “terrific fish restaurant” is “a real oasis in Dorset”. It inspires a high volume of feedback and ratings would be even higher were it not for a minority opinion that “the culinary ideas remain sound, but the execution is wildly variable”. Last year, the celeb chef was forced to remove a wooden decking area installed during the pandemic, after losing a long battle with the local council.

2022 Review: “Like being on the Med, only with local IPAs and bitters” instead of a carafe of wine or Campari – an “excellent” two-year-old seafood restaurant (primarily) where diners can enjoy “friendly service”, “superb” sharing platters and the “most extravagant Niçoise ever!”. After a meal, make sure to check out the neighbouring arts hub Town Mill.