Best Lunch Restaurants in Christchurch

23 restaurants available nearby

1. Ship Inn Distress

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Bournemouth

Booked 3 times today

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in this welcoming pub located in the heart of Stanpit village on Dorset's south coast. Here at the Ship in Distress, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with the perfect drink in hand. We love our coastal location and our bar pays tribute to this with a fittingly traditional nautical theme! Dogs are welcome and we've got a large car park for visitors and plenty of seating space. Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there's a dish for every desire.

2. Ivy Bournemouth

4.4

Awesome(41)

Price: Moderate

• British • Bournemouth

Booked 194 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.

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3. Brasserie Blanc Bournemouth

4.4

Awesome(39)

Price: Moderate

• French • Bournemouth

Our brasseries are warm and welcoming with comfortable spaces where you can gather for a leisurely lunch or dinner from our extensive fresh & seasonal à la carte menu. Many of our restaurants have great little bars and lovely outside areas where you can stave off the hunger until dinner with a glass of wine, a beer or a refreshing cocktail.Our food is sourced with care from some of the best producers and farmers in the country, the dishes are freshly prepared by our wonderful chefs and brought to you by knowledgeable teams who are here to make your visit just as perfect as it can be.Quite simply the best views in Bournemouth… we don’t need to say more but we love the location of BB Bournemouth. Whether you want to simply drink in the stunning views or take to the beaches, you will be able to enjoy fantastic views and food from our beautiful brasserie

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4. Côte Brasserie - Bournemouth

4.7

Exceptional(75)

Price: Moderate

• French • Bournemouth

Booked 35 times today

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.

5. TIIEN THAI

4.6

Exceptional(1590)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Bournemouth

Booked 1 time today

*** Tiien Thai has won Best Thai Restaurant in the UK 2023 ***For more information about the award, please visit our website at: https://www.tiienthairestaurant.co.uk/reviews.At Tiien Thai Restaurant Bournemouth, we are proud to create exceptional food that is carefully prepared and beautifully presented.Here you will experience joy and harmony in a serene yet contemporary environment where the most exciting Thai food will be served. Also available for take away.Our head chef, Pong Pan, sources only the finest authentic Thai ingredients to produce the most sublime flavours. His team at Tiien will guide you on a magical adventure of tastes, aromas and textures.

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6. The Crab at Bournemouth

4.4

Awesome(1615)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Bournemouth

Booked 4 times today

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.

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7. LEVEL8IGHT The Sky Bar

3.9

Excellent(87)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Bournemouth

Dear valued guests,the Skybar will be closed from 1st January 2025 until further notice. Afternoon Tea will be served in the Schpoons & Forx restaurant from January 1st. Please refer to the Schpoons & Forx booking page to book afternoon tea.

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8. Ventana Grand Cafe

4.3

Awesome(311)

Price: Very Expensive

• British • Bournemouth

Booked 3 times today

The Ventana Grand Café offers a menu created from fresh British ingredients locally sourced and prepared by our talented Head Chef. English Afternoon Tea is prepared daily and Sundays are special with the locals’ favourite traditional roasts available all day. Its Cocktail Bar is renowned for its opulent cocktails and extensive range of premium drinks. Ventana is also available for private dining and events.

9. Schpoon & Forx

4.1

Excellent(67)

Price: Very Expensive

• British • Bournemouth

Booked 2 times today

Schpoons & Forx is chef and broadcaster Matt Budden’s modern British all-day restaurant featuring a lively open kitchen. A vibrant place with a tandoor and stone oven, the restaurant offers British inspired dishes, made with only the freshest local produce. The modern interior is decked out in rich wood finishes, jewel-toned tile and comfortable luxe seating with striking feature lighting and will encourage a lively, buzzing atmosphere. Schpoons & Forx is open daily from breakfast until dinner. We will also be serving Afternoon Tea from 12pm-4pm in the restaurant from January 1st.

10. Pho Bournemouth

4.6

Exceptional(336)

Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Bournemouth

Booked 8 times today

Healthy Vietnamese Street Food, we specialise in serving pho noodle soup, hearty curries, delicious chicken wings, sharing spring rolls, and much more besides...

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Jennifer
Dorset •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Martin was most welcoming and for that alone we will be back. It was a busy service. Starters were excellent, my friend enjoyed her fishcake with a perfectly poached egg. My shepherd’s pie was good. The creamed spinach was very good. A well chilled bottle of Chenin Blanc complemented the meal. Thank you. Overall a wonderful dining experience which we highly recommend!!
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Ivy BournemouthPrice: Moderate• British• Bournemouth
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4.4
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Katherine
Dorset •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
Had to send my starter back as it wasn’t what was on the menu- scallops were with dry peas instead of a pea purée. Mains- salmon and chicken were really tasty for both of us were lovely. Service was excellent not intrusive, professional and attentive. Been before, will go again. Much better than the IVY!!!!
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Côte Brasserie - BournemouthPrice: Moderate• French• Bournemouth
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4.7
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Paul
London •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 26, 2024
Great food and numerous options. It was a Boking Day lunch, so a quiet period that did nothing to detract from the good quality of the dishes enjoyed.
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TIIEN THAIPrice: Expensive• Thai• Bournemouth
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4.6
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Deborah
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
This was the second year having Christmas lunch at The Ship in Distress. The food was excellent, tasty , nicely presented and hot. Service by staff was very friendly and no shortage of smiles. Excellent Christmas Day lunch and will be booking for 2025.
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Ship Inn DistressPrice: Moderate• Pub• Bournemouth
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4.5
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David
Yorkshire •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 26, 2024
Amazing food from their new autumn menu. Excellent and friendly service from the service staff and really good value for money. Highly recommended.
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Brasserie Blanc BournemouthPrice: Moderate• French• Bournemouth
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4.4

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Ship Inn Distress

2. Ivy Bournemouth

3. Brasserie Blanc Bournemouth

4. Côte Brasserie - Bournemouth

5. TIIEN THAI

6. The Crab at Bournemouth

7. LEVEL8IGHT The Sky Bar

8. Ventana Grand Cafe

9. Schpoon & Forx

10. Pho Bournemouth

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