Clavells is a traditional restaurant set in the heart of the Jurassic Coast. With our very own courtyard and garden, centrally located in the heart of the picturesque village of Kimmeridge.
We serve a wonderful choice of seasonal favourites and classic food dishes. Clavells should be your first port of call for a hearty Sunday roast, a three-course meal, or a sun-drenched cocktail on a glorious summer’s day.
Clavells Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
4.5Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value
Noise • Energetic
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Best Service
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Best Value
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Great for brunch
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Gluten-free-friendly
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Healthy
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Great for outdoor dining
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Great for scenic views
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Vegetarian-friendly
Review summary
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Clavells Restaurant is celebrated for its "excellent service" and "tasty, delicious food." Guests appreciate the "friendly, professional" staff and the relaxed atmosphere. The Sunday roast and afternoon tea are particularly praised. While some dishes were mixed, the overall dining experience remains appealing, with many planning to "return."
206 Reviews
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Anne
Hampshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Friendly, good service and food, we will be going back soon!
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Graham
Dorset2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 31, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Excellent service, we wanted to sit outside away from the wind and were allowed into the garden which was actually closed, they couldn’t have been more helpful. Food is excellent, very tasty and delicious, not too fancy but good portions.
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Shannon
Dorset1 review
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Lovely afternoon tea! Definitely worth the money would recommend to anyone looking for a nice place for lunch.
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Geoff
Oxford2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
A good lunch. Well cooked and enjoyable. Fair pricing
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Nigel
Bath1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 4
The Sunday roast was one of the best ever experienced. Beautifully cooked, more than enough, and super desserts.
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Ann
Devon2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Lovely Sunday lunch, beautifully served, great value for money
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Emma
Dorset8 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 3
Prebooked for a Sunday lunchtime. Welcomed on arrival on told what table. Took a bit of time to take a drinks order but quite busy. Ordered food with the drinks. We shared a huge portion of Whitebait had to ask for another dip as range out. Mum had the Lobster bisque which she enjoyed. I had the beetroot wellington which wasn't quite what I was expecting but very nice. Loads of veggies to accompany. Roast potatoes were lovely i has to stop at 2 very tempted to eat the 3rd!. No room for dessert. £65 with drinks we paid the service charge as nothing was to much trouble. Will return.
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Ann
Devon2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We were offered the full lunch menu and made our choice from this. Luckily when our order was taken, I confirmed that it was the "2 for the price of 1" offer. The waitress then left, and returned minutes later to confirm the "2 for the price of 1" menu was a different smaller condensed menu. This was a bit disappointing as the meal one of us had chosen was on the main menu. Anyway we reordered and the meal we had was delicious. I would suggest putting both menus on the table when guests arrive so they realise the offer is a smaller menu.
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Pamela
Hampshire1 review
4.0
Dined on February 4, 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Brilliant lunch at Clavells, food excellent very large portions which we couldn’t finish. Service great. Just a bit cold in the restaurant- had to keep my coat on.
Will come again though.
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Alice
Dorset1 review
5.0
Dined on January 17, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Clavells was welcoming, friendly and professional. The food was just excellent - extremely enjoyable, superbly cooked and presented and very tasty indeed. We loved it there and it's now our favourite place to eat in Purbeck.
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FAQs
Clavells Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 206 OpenTable diners.
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