Poco Pizza – This is the restaurant owned and operated by the lovely couple who initially restored Dorset House to the award-winning B&B that it is! Authentic Italian ingredients cooked in the wood fired oven until the edges are charred just as they should be – no soggy bottoms here. Poco also has a lovely outdoor terrace overlooking the beach for the ultimate relaxed dining experience. Check seasonal hours and book online for a delicious meal!
Strawberry Tree – Spanish Tapas served in a lovely corner of the Town Mill area. Expect authentic dishes served up with superb wines. They also have Tapas cookery classes! Check seasonal hours and book online.
Tom’s – An award-winning seafood-foward restuarant with a strong focus on local and seasonal produce. Tom’s serves a predominantly seafood menu in a lovely seafront setting, with outside dining available too. Open 7 days a week, closing at 4pm on Sundays. Book online.
Eat at Millside – A friendly little restaurant by the River Lym serving fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients from the best local produce from Lyme Bay, Dorset, and Devon. There’s a pretty outdoor terrace for sunny days. Check seasonal hours and book online.
Sandro's – A new addition to Lyme Regis, this intimate, 16-seat Michelin-noted restaurant features an innovative and flavorful changing menu. Open for dinner Weds-Sat, and lunch Thurs-Sat. For seasonal hours and booking information (email and telephone) see the Contact Us page on their website.
Red Panda – Delicious fresh asian salad boxes and bao buns to take away. Nathalie ferments her own kimchi if you’d like to give your salad some extra punch. Open seasonally from Easter.
The Whole Hog – The juiciest hog roast with the crispiest crackling roasted fresh every day (a Lyme Regis institution). Great coffee and home made doughnuts too. At the bottom of the high street - takeaway.
The Creperie – At the bottom of the high street you can enjoy coffee and freshly made crepes with a variety of sweet and savoury fillings including a traditional buckwheat galette - takeaway.
The Lyme Bay – With an indoor brasserie atmosphere and a lovely terrace overlooking the sea, The Lyme Bay is a casual cafe – bar that serves locally sourced hearty dishes. New to Lyme Regis is the Cocktail Bar in the cellar for a lovely pre or post dinner drink on Fridays and Saturdays. Pop in or book for the cafe online to ensure a seat during busy times. Dogs welcome!
Swim – A modern bar by the beach that serves casual food with a varied menu that ensures something for all tastes. Right on the sea front so great for people watching too. Walk-ins always welcome, or book online to guarantee a seat during the high season.
The Lyme Regis Brewery - Our local artisan craft brewery in the Town Mill square. Grab a beer or cider and enjoy catching up with friends in the square, or hunker down inside in one of the intimate cosy corners. Open every day 11am-10pm. Dogs welcome!
High Grange Devon - Luke and Sara have created an outdoor foodie haven at High Grange. Their feast nights involve a multi-course menu of local, seasonal food cooked over open fires. Expect cocktails, sparkly lights and great company. High Grange also run cookery courses and host a variety of wellness sessions from yoga to breathwork - for more details read our latest blog. Book online.
Brassica – A lovely family run restaurant with the classic pairing of chef and interior designer. Seasonal ingredients and artistic flair combined at great value for the quality. Beaminster is a pretty little town, worth a drive out. Book online.
River Cottage – Where the focus on provenance all began! New to the farm is a casual cafe with glorious veiws over the valley, in addition to the occassional feasts and wealth of courses. Book online.
The Hive Beach Café – A 20 minute drive away in Burton Bradstock. Provenance is key and dishes are simple and modern. Open for lunch. Sisters restaurants in West Bexington and West Bay are open for dinner. Book online.
The Anchor at Seatown – Around 15 mins drive away (or a stunning 3 hour walk) is this classic pub in a glorious location serving exciting twists on pub favourites. The kitchen is open every day from 12-8pm. Book online or call. Note dogs in your booking!
The Tytherleigh Arms, Chardstock – Around 20 mins drive away, this high end pub serves contemporary meals accompanied by a terrific wine list in a 16th century coaching inn. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Book online.
Fish and chips on the beach is the mainstay of any seaside break – the smell of vinegar is just so tempting isn’t it? Our recommendation would be Herbies Fish Bar (just in front of the sailing club by the sandy beach). On a sunny day the queues can be long but you can enjoy them on the sand with the option of running to the shelters should the clouds open. Beware of the seagulls – they are masters of swooping and stealing your supper.
And to follow your chips, an ice cream by the beach is an absolute must when visiting the seaside. Thankfully we have an amazing ice cream producer locally – Baboo Gelato. Handmade ice-cream in delicious flavours to savour on the beach.
