Best Lunch Restaurants in Highcliffe-on-Sea

This place is worth the visit, give it a try. The menu isn't huge, which in my book is a massive plus. They go with the food that is local and in season. The wine was great, we were allowed to taste by the bottle options (never experienced that before) - because they just want you to have a nice experience. It is not cheap, but I would rather pay an extra £8 for a main course than eat most of the rubbish you get else where... If you love good food and don't mind splashing out a little, go here. Will be heading back for a roast here, very soon (after having a rubbish roast in Montys Inn, Beaulieu earlier today!)

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!!

Lovely place, definitely be back soon. Food was delicious and a good choice of proper food and nice kids menu too. Lovely outside space so will be back in the summer if not before

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.

Great meal in lovely location. Restaurant elegant with a relaxed atmosphere. Menu not large but had a good varied choice. Food well cooked and beautifully presented. Reasonably priced. Only criticism would be the lack of vegetables with the meal - they were more of a garnish. Would have liked a side dish of veg especially as the meat portions were quite large. Would definitely recommend.