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4.3
Awesome(27)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary british • Bournemouth
Booked 146 times today
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.
A photo of The Crab at Bournemouth restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1609)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary british • Bournemouth
Booked 5 times today
At The Crab at Bournemouth, a gem in the heart of Bournemouth, seafood lovers can revel in a dining experience that showcases both quality and creativity. This AA rated 2 rosette restaurant is celebrated for its exceptional seafood cuisine, featuring fresh, local produce that brings each dish to life. Patrons frequently applaud the "outstanding" seafood offerings, with reviews often highlighting dishes like the "delicious" halibut and the "superb" fruits de mer. The ambiance is complemented by an attentive service and a lovely open balcony that enhances the dining experience, especially noted during evenings with a live piano performance. Whether it’s the steamed and baked crab with Thermidor sauce or the seafood linguine bursting with flavors, The Crab at Bournemouth stands out as a pinnacle of seafood excellence, making it a must-visit destination for anyone in the area.
A photo of The Restaurant at Knoll House restaurant
4.3
Awesome(462)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary british • Swanage
With a focus on fine Anglo-French food and a traditionally English atmosphere, our restaurant offers a selection of dishes prepared from the freshest ingredients. The dress code is smart casual, and you can join us for breakfast from 8-9:45am and dinner from 6-8:30pm.
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  • Nicola
    Kent •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We revisited The Crab to celebrate my husbands special birthday with our two adult children . I had pre booked over a week before and added to the booking what we were celebrating. On arrival we had a choice of two tables when we arrived which was good as my husband struggles with loud background music so we were seated away from the pianist (who is amazingly talented) this meant we could enjoy the ambiance and the music more. We had to ask for the wine menu and then waited over 20 minutes for someone to come and take our drink/food order. Food was great - we had calamari, mussels, hake, halibut and crab between us. Great atmosphere in the restaurant. Slightly disappointed as no one mentioned my husbands birthday so at the end of the evening I had to go up to ask the waitress at the bar if the restaurant did anything special for a celebration. She said yes and would arrange something. A plate was brought out with a happy birthday message, some fruit and the tiniest brownie....such a shame as I had to ask for it!
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    The Crab at BournemouthPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Bournemouth
    4.4
  • Alfie
    Bath/Somerset •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Me and my girlfriend visited The Ivy (Bath) for our 3 year anniversary and we were astonished by how ambient the entire restaurant felt. We booked for 8:45pm and were greeted and brought to our table immediately. We ordered the coolers which were both delicious and ordered olives to share for starters as we had been walking around the Christmas markets prior, eating food there also. For mains, I ate the duck curry and my girlfriend had the chicken which were both delicious.
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    The Ivy Bath Brasserie and GardenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Bath
    4.3
  • Bushra
    Dorset •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    My 2nd time at The Ivy in Bournemouth Square! I went with a friend and we both had a brilliant experience. The food was excellent. I can highly recommend the sea bass. It is superb and cooked to perfection 👌🏽 Our waitress, Vida was attentive, helpful and friendly. I can honestly say that this is the best restaurant in Bournemouth and the surrounding areas. The decor is delightful and a feast for the eyes. It's a wonderful and welcoming place. From the receptionist to the manager, the service is impeccable.
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    Ivy BournemouthPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Bournemouth
    4.3
  • Natalie
    Brighton •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    My second visit to an Ivy restaurant and my first in Winchester...beautiful decor. The staff, as always, so attentive, making you feel they really are there for you personally. Food was amazing; tasty & beautifully presented. Affordable but an extra special experience.
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    The Ivy Winchester BrasseriePrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Winchester
    4.5
  • june
    London •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on Nov 10, 2024
    Pleasantly surprised at the peaceful atmosphere. We could enjoy this good meal and hear each other speak, such an unusual feature as you grow older. I hear the breakfast is very good too!
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    The Restaurant at Knoll HousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Swanage
    4.3
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