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Art Sushi
Price: Expensive•Japanese Speciality•4.9(491)Art Sushi was named on The Good Food Guide top 100 restaurants also the OpenTable top 100 restaurants in the UK and included in both the MICHELIN Guide and Good Food Guide. Chef Kamil Skalczynski - a finalist of the World’s major and most prestigious tournaments for Sushi Masters.
WORLD SUSHI CUP 2016 IN JAPAN and also GLOBAL SUSHI CHALLENGE 2015.
Adviser World Sushi Skills Institute and also He won the Certificate of International Sushi Kuro-Obi and International Proficiency, the Only accepted In the World, awarded by the Japanese Government under the Leadership of the Japanese Association „SUSHI WSSI ALL JAPAN ASSOCIATIONS AND NORWEGIAN COUNCIL SUSHI AND SEAFOOD”.
Co-founder of Japanese Restaurants, awarded by ‘AWARDS OF EXELLENCE BY POLAND 100 BEST RESTAURANTS”. Chef in Chef Academy & Cookery School.
He gained his experience working and completing internships in well known restaurants in Poland, the Michelin Star Atelier Amaro and also he graduated the Academy of Jean Bos.Côte Brasserie - Bournemouth
Price: Moderate•French•4.7(85)Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.
TWELVE EATERY
Price: Expensive•Vegan•4.8(978)Sustainability and nutritional is at the core of Twelve. There are no obvious vegan cues and most of our guests don’t even make the connection that the menus is plant-based.
Twelve is defined not by what’s missing but by what it is.
Twelve Eatery is where vegans, vegetarians, pescetarians, flexitarians, omnivores and meat eaters meet to try creative dishes in a good atmosphere with stylish interiors.
We believe great food and good music should be enjoyed by everyone!The Crab at Bournemouth
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.4(1,632)The Crab at Bournemouth is one of Dorset's finest, AA rated 2 rosette seafood restaurant.
Situated directly opposite the Bournemouth International Center and just moments from Bournemouth Pier.
Our passionate chefs create an array of delicious dishes sourced from fresh, local produce. Our contemporary surroundings have friendly and personable staff that will make you feel most welcome.
A lovely, relaxing atmosphere with an open balcony when weather permits.
A £5 per person deposit fee is required to make a restaurant booking to confirm and secure the reservation.
Dress Code of Smart Casual (No sportswear, fleeces, sliders, flip flops or beachwear) enforced from 5:30pm. You will be refused entry if not dressed in smart casual attire.
Children aged 8 and under may dine in the restaurant on tables booked with adults between 5:30pm-7:30pm, children's menu is also available. If you are more than 15 minutes late to a booking, there is a possibility your table my no longer be available.
Ivy Bournemouth
Price: Moderate•British•4.5(75)Nestled in the coastal town of Bournemouth, The Ivy brings a taste of luxury to the local dining scene. Discover menus featuring modern British cuisine to brasserie classics and fantastic vegan and vegetarian dishes, with something for everyone to love. From breakfast through to dinner seven days a week, the restaurant offers a luxurious haven in a stunning and elegant setting.Dilli Haat Westbourne
Price: Moderate•Indian•4.4(98)Welcome to Dilli Haat Westbourne! Our mission, to bring you the rich and aromatic flavours of India, we present Dilli Haat. Driven with our passion for cooking and serving only the best dishes, using locally sourced ingredients where possible. We welcome you to experience the journey of love for delicious home cooked Indian food. We endeavour to tickle your taste buds with authentic, mouth-watering food that truly reflects the traditional flavours of India…. Enjoy!
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- JKJuliaKDorset •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWelcoming staff, birthday girl was treated to good wishes and a cream confection with a candle! We enjoyed everything we had, and the staff were all excellent. Thank you, Bournemouth Ivy, for a memorable lunch!More infoIvy BournemouthPrice: Moderate• British• Bournemouth•4.5
- NnicholasCambridge/Cambridgeshire •13 reviews5.0Dined on 10 Mar 2025Lovely staff.Accomidsted table change as o e if us couldn't manage stairs. Great food.More infoCôte Brasserie - BournemouthPrice: Moderate• French• Bournemouth•4.7
- TTheresaDorset •1 review5.0Dined on 4 Mar 2025Superb service and fantastic food all within a short walk of my bus stop!More infoPho BournemouthPrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• Bournemouth•4.6
- AAlexLondon •1 review5.0Dined on 20 Feb 2025Great sushi,amazing poke bowls.Our kids loved it and the staff were really patient with them.More infoShark Tail SushiPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Bournemouth•4.7
- SstuartDorset •1 review4.0Dined on 27 Dec 2024Very good service and comfortable seats. Drinks were reasonably priced fantastic view from the balcony over looking Bournemouth . All round a excellent place and night outMore infoLEVEL8IGHT The Sky BarPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Bournemouth•3.9
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Bournemouth is Beirut Lounge
The best vegan restaurants in Bournemouth are TWELVE EATERY, Pho Bournemouth and Natty's Jerk Kitchen & Rum Bar
The best vegetarian restaurants in Bournemouth are Pho Bournemouth, TWELVE EATERY and Dilli Haat Westbourne
The restaurants with the best service in Bournemouth are Ship Inn Distress, Beirut Lounge and Brasserie Blanc Bournemouth
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Bournemouth are Beirut Lounge, Hotel Miramar - The Drawing Room and GAJA
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