Panoramic Views of Poole Harbour
Perched on the edge of Poole Harbour, our glass-walled dining room lets you feast on the freshest catch while watching passing boats. Serving timeless seafood dishes, our restaurant transforms from a leisurely lunch spot to an intimate evening affair, with harbour lights twinkling across the water.
Let our expert team guide you through a fab dining experience. Our sommelier will pair your Dover sole or showstopping fruits de mer with the perfect wine, while our knowledgeable servers share the stories behind each dish. From selecting the freshest catch to tableside preparation, we’re here to ensure every moment at your harbour view table becomes memorable – with the added theatre of sunset over the harbour on show for everyone to marvel at whilst enjoying the Sandbanks experience.
Bar Dining
Start your day with freshly brewed coffee and pastries in our dog-friendly bar area – perfect for casual meetings or catching up with friends. As the day unfolds, transition to leisurely seafood dining. Whether you’re dropping in post-beach for cocktails and small plates like Padron peppers, or settling in for a full dinner with wine pairings, we’re here from morning until night. The bar offers our complete menu in a relaxed setting, ideal for impromptu visits with sandy feet or four-legged companions.
Mother’s Day
Join us this Mother’s Day at Sandbanks and make it a day to remember. Treat your mum to a delicious meal by the coast, where she can relax and enjoy some quality time with her loved ones.
Our specials for the day include succulent roast beef and half roast chicken, both served with all the trimmings – think golden Yorkshire puddings, crispy roast potatoes and a selection of seasonal vegetables.
Give your mum the celebration she deserves and let us take care of the rest. Book your table now and make her feel truly special this Mother’s Day.
Enjoy a leisurely three-course lunch of comforting seasonal dishes including Cullen skink, coley velouté and beef shin tagliatelle. For pudding, indulge in chocolate profiteroles or treacle tart with Cornish clotted cream.
Available Monday to Thursday 12pm – 3pm, 5pm – 8pm
Friday 12pm – 3pm
2 courses £24.95 | 3 courses £29.95
Book your table here.
Throughout March, join us every Thursday evening from 6pm in our harbour view restaurant for an evening of live music with local saxophonist Wendy Allen. Sit back with a glass of your favourite wine, enjoy a table of fresh seafood and let the soulful sounds of Wendy’s saxophone set the perfect backdrop to your evening.
Book your table here.
Charity Walk from Rick Stein Sandbanks – Friday 7th March
Join us for a charity walk on Friday 7th March at 9.30am, starting and finishing at Rick Stein, Sandbanks. Whether you’re bringing a four-legged friend or just yourself, we’d love to see you there.
For £6 per person, you’ll enjoy a scenic walk and when you return we’ll have pastries and coffees waiting for you at the restaurant. Every penny raised will go directly to Second Chance Dog Rescue, helping to give dogs in need a fresh start.
This is part of our mission to raise £50,000 for charity in our 50th year, so come along, stretch your legs and support a fantastic cause.
If you would like to donate anything further to help Team Sandbanks and the Rick Stein Group raise £50,000 in our 50th year, then please click on our Just Giving link.
We can accommodate tables up to 30 in our Bar Dining area, perfect for group get togethers and work functions. Our team create bespoke packages for larger groups with a selection of canapés and buffet options to suit a variety of events.
We can only accommodate tables up to 8 guests in the Harbour View restaurant and can’t guarantee that larger groups booking separate tables will be sat close to each other.
Tables of 12 or more will be required to pre-order and our team will be in contact prior to your booking to arrange this.
Book your table here or email our team to discuss your group booking: [email protected]
We also offer bespoke masterclasses for groups of 8 – 24, visit our events page or contact our team for more information: [email protected]
Start your day with a hearty breakfast and a cup of good coffee – the perfect pairing for a catch-up with friends or a quiet hour with the newspaper. Enjoy your breakfast overlooking Poole Harbour.
View our sample menu here.
Available Wednesday to Sunday from 8.30am – 10.30am.
Our terrace overlooking Poole Harbour is currently closed for the winter, but we can’t wait to welcome you back when the weather warms up.
During the warmer months, our terrace offers the perfect spot for drinks and dining, with a front-row seat to stunning harbour views and sunshine from around 1:30pm each day. Stay tuned for its reopening and join us for cocktails in the sun when the time comes.
You can enjoy our famous fish and chips and mushy peas at home by ordering a takeaway online or on our app.
You can now order on Deliveroo here.
Takeaway opening times: Sunday to Thursday: 12pm – 3pm and 5pm – 9pm, Friday to Saturday: 12pm – 10pm
DOWNLOAD OUR APP TO ORDER AND COLLECT
PRE-ORDER ONLINE FOR COLLECTION
TRAVELLING TO THE RESTAURANT
Sandbanks is popular for visitors in Poole and Bournemouth, it’s important to plan ahead. Please allow plenty of time in order to travel and park during the summer months. The pay and display car park opposite the restaurant can be very busy during the summer / good weather days.
COMPLIMENTARY PICK UP / DROP OFF SERVICE
Why not book a complimentary pick up and or drop off home in our Porsche.
Available for up to four guests, Thursday to Saturday from 11.30am to midnight for postcodes BH13 and BH14. Book online here.
Please note this service is subject to availability.
WINDOW TABLES
We will always do our best to accommodate requests for our limited window tables, but we are unable to guarantee or allocate on booking as we need to retain flexibility and write our table plans daily.
TABLE ALLOCATION
Our allocated table times should enable you to have a relaxed dining experience. If you reach the end of your table allocation we may ask that you retire to our bar to finish your post dinner drinks or coffee.
CHILDREN
Children are welcome to join us in all areas of the seafood restaurant. Please include children of all ages in your reservation.
We do not allow pushchairs or prams in our Harbour View restaurant.
DOGS
Dogs are welcome to join you in the bar. We have a limited number of bookable tables and you are welcome on a walk-in basis. Unfortunately dogs are not permitted on our outdoor terrace.
DRESS CODE
We have a relaxed dining atmosphere, so welcome guests to wear whatever they feel comfortable in. Most opt for smart-casual. However we do ask guests to refrain from wearing beachwear and request that they wear shoes.
CELEBRATION CAKES
We love celebrating special moments with you, and if you’d like to bring your own cake, we’re happy to accommodate with a small £30 fee. This covers the service essentials like plating and utensils to make sure everything’s just right. Want to explore our dessert options instead? Our Pastry Chefs have plenty of creations to please the whole table. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions—we’re here to help.
