The South Restaurants
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1. Allium
$$ | | Modern BritishThis family-run, centrally located restaurant has been winning rave reviews for both the taste and presentation of its creative Modern British...
This family-run, centrally located restaurant has been winning rave reviews for both the taste and presentation of its creative Modern British dishes. Produce is largely fresh and local while meats and poultry are free-range and sustainably farmed. Stand-outs include roast Guinea fowl breast with braised leeks and chestnuts, pork belly confit with curry-spiced scallops, and a starter of miso-glazed pig cheeks. Set lunch and early-evening menus (two courses £16, three courses £21) offer good value.
6–7 Ox Row, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1EU, England01722-326057Known For
- High quality, creative dishes
- Pork belly confit with curry-spiced scallops
- Reasonable prices
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
2. Anokaa
$$ | | IndianFor a refreshingly modern take on Indian cuisine, try this bustling restaurant a few minutes from the center. Classic recipes are taken as starting...
For a refreshingly modern take on Indian cuisine, try this bustling restaurant a few minutes from the center. Classic recipes are taken as starting points for the artistically presented dishes, which include tandoori-seared rack of lamb, cinnamon-glazed duck breast stuffed with garlicky spinach, and black tiger prawns in a sauce of curry leaves and coconut oil. At lunchtime, choose from the buffet. The setting is contemporary and cosmopolitan, and service by staff in traditional dress is friendly and prompt.
60 Fisherton St., Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RB, England01722-414142Known For
- Creative, well-executed Indian dishes
- Excellent service
- Buffet lunch
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3. Hix Oyster & Fish House
$$ | | SeafoodThis coastal outpost of one of London's trendiest restaurants combines stunning views overlooking the Cobb with the celebrity-chef's trademark...
This coastal outpost of one of London's trendiest restaurants combines stunning views overlooking the Cobb with the celebrity-chef's trademark high standards and originality. Simply cooked and beautifully presented seafood rules here, including fillet of hake with Poole cockles and sea vegetables or Portland crab served whole in the shell. Non-fish-eaters have limited choices, but the dessert menu is extensive, including Peruvian chocolate mousse with honeycomb and sloe gin jello. Book well ahead to sit by the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the coast, on the small terrace, or at the Kitchen Table, where you can watch the chefs at work.
Cobb Rd., Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3JP, England01297-446910Known For
- Expertly prepared locally sourced seafood
- Great views of the coast
- Extensive dessert menu
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun. and closed Mon., Nov.–Feb., Closed Mon. and Tues. Nov.–late Mar. -
4. Rick Stein, Winchester
$$$ | | SeafoodRenowned as Britain's finest seafood chef, Rick Stein chose Winchester for his first venture away from the Cornish coast. The menu is largely...
Renowned as Britain's finest seafood chef, Rick Stein chose Winchester for his first venture away from the Cornish coast. The menu is largely focused on fish and crustaceans, but carnivores and vegetarians are catered to as well. The airy room embodies tasteful nautical chic, but the restaurant's popularity means it can be noisy when busy.
7 High St., Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9JX, England01962-353535Known For
- Simply but confidently prepared classics like turbot hollandaise
- Exotic choices like spicy Indonesian curry with prawn and squid
- Good-value set menus for lunch and early evening dinner
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5. The Pig
$$ | | Modern BritishFunkier sister of glamorous Lime Wood, this New Forest "restaurant with rooms" puts the emphasis on localism and seasonality and is a local...
Funkier sister of glamorous Lime Wood, this New Forest "restaurant with rooms" puts the emphasis on localism and seasonality and is a local favorite. Lunch and dinner are served in a large Victorian greenhouse overlooking lawns, and the frequently changing menu may include dishes like pork belly with oyster mushrooms and a basil-and-sunflower-seed salsa verde or poached silver mullet with fennel, Dorset olives, and samphire. You may also accompany the "staff forager" on expeditions to find shellfish or edible flora like wild garlic and berries. Overnight in one of the 26 comfortable rooms in the main building (an 18th-century former royal hunting lodge) or the converted stable block. All combine a slightly retro, shabby-chic style with modern bathrooms.
Beaulieu Rd., Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7QL, England01590-622354Known For
- Nearly all ingredients come from their own garden or other sources within 25 miles
- Porcine dishes, as the name suggests
- Foraging expeditions with the staff
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6. Abarbistro
$$ | | Modern BritishA relaxed, modern bistro midway between Old Portsmouth and Gunwharf Quays, this place is ideal for a snack, meal, or glass of wine from the...
A relaxed, modern bistro midway between Old Portsmouth and Gunwharf Quays, this place is ideal for a snack, meal, or glass of wine from the thoughtfully chosen wine list. The changing Modern British menu specializes in seafood dishes like Keralan fish curry or battered fish-and-chips, mostly sourced from Portsmouth's fish market directly opposite. Alternatively, opt for the pork belly with apple and bread sauce, or duck breast with rutabaga puree. You can sit indoors, in a garden at the back, or at Continental-style tables on the pavement.
58 White Hart Rd., Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 2JA, England023-9281–1585Known For
- Superfresh seafood
- Friendly service
- Extensive wine list
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7. Boston Tea Party
$ | | CaféSpecializing in quick, nourishing meals, this relaxed café in a 14th-century building serves hot and cold breakfasts, lunches, and afternoon...
Specializing in quick, nourishing meals, this relaxed café in a 14th-century building serves hot and cold breakfasts, lunches, and afternoon snacks. Choices include cheeseburgers served with bacon jam, a veggie version with portobello mushroom, pulled-pork buns, or a huge vegan super salad with mango and avocado. You can eat upstairs in the spectacular Tudor great hall or in the quieter side room.
Old George Inn, 13 High St., Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2NJ, England01722-330731Known For
- Child-friendly atmosphere and dishes
- Freshly roasted coffee and homemade cakes
- Casual dining in impressive historic setting
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner -
8. Cathedral Refectory
$ | | BritishWith a vaulted glass roof on steel supports, this self-service cafeteria across from the cathedral combines contemporary style with locally...
With a vaulted glass roof on steel supports, this self-service cafeteria across from the cathedral combines contemporary style with locally sourced, freshly prepared dishes to create a refreshing stop for lunch or afternoon tea. Food is served daily until 4:30 or 5, and there are tables outside for fair-weather eating.
1 The Close, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS, England01962-857258Known For
- Locally sourced ingredients
- Homemade cakes
- Walled garden for picnics
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Rate Includes: No dinner -
9. Charter 1227
$$ | | BritishCasual and friendly but still upscale, this second-floor restaurant overlooking Market Place offers seasonal menus blending traditional British...
Casual and friendly but still upscale, this second-floor restaurant overlooking Market Place offers seasonal menus blending traditional British and European elements. Dishes prepared by the owner-chef include roast duck breast with artichokes and a plum and blackberry sauce, or panfried John Dory with a brioche-crumb coating in a dill-and-lime sauce.
6/7 Ox Row, Market Pl., Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1EU, England01722-333118Known For
- Prix-fixe lunches and early-bird dinners
- Friendly service
- No cocktail menu
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun., Closed Sun. and Mon. -
10. Chesil Rectory
$$ | | Modern BritishThe timbered and gabled building may be venerable—it dates back to the mid-15th century—but the cuisine is Modern British, using locally sourced...
The timbered and gabled building may be venerable—it dates back to the mid-15th century—but the cuisine is Modern British, using locally sourced ingredients. The small but well-executed menu is particularly strong on game dishes, like pressed duck with golden raisins, a Sauternes gel, and brioche or vegetarian options like a King Oyster mushroom with miso butter, puffed black rice, and a confit egg yolk. Service and the heritage charm of the surroundings enhance the quality of the food. There's also a good-value set lunch (£17.95 for two courses, £21.95 for three).
1 Chesil St., Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0HU, England01962-851555Known For
- Historic, romantic ambience
- Fresh takes on British classics like the roast beef traditional Sunday lunch
- Good-value set-price lunches
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11. Duke of Wellington
$ | | BritishThis family-run traditional pub that dates back to the 16th century has flagstones, bare stone walls, an inglenook fireplace, an open fire in...
This family-run traditional pub that dates back to the 16th century has flagstones, bare stone walls, an inglenook fireplace, an open fire in winter, and a beer garden in the summer. The homemade food leans towards the traditional, with superior versions of old favorites like fish pie. You'll also find more exotic selections like a vegan vegetable curry as well as Purbeck-brand honeycomb ice cream for dessert. The inn also has 11 rooms for guests who want to stay the night.
63 East St., Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5EE, England01929-480208Known For
- Highly regarded beer and ale selection
- Fresh crab and local oysters
- Organic and locally sourced Sunday roast lunches
- Fresh fish specials
- Organic and locally sourced Sunday roast lunch
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12. Forte Kitchen
$ | | CaféThis unfussy but elegant café-restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea offers freshly made soups, sandwiches, hot dishes, and...
This unfussy but elegant café-restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea offers freshly made soups, sandwiches, hot dishes, and cakes made with locally sourced ingredients. Favorites include beer-battered cod loin, fried mushrooms on sourdough toast with creamed spinach and a poached egg, and a confit duck Scotch egg with red cabbage ketchup. There are no reservations and it's very popular, so a wait may be involved at busy times.
78 Parchment St., Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AT, England01962-856840Known For
- Excellent breakfasts
- Fast, friendly service
- No reservations
- No reservations so waits are possible
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner -
13. Green's Bar and Kitchen
$ | | BritishReasonably priced comfort food is served cafeteria-style at this established, family-run favorite, including dishes like a meat pie of the day...
Reasonably priced comfort food is served cafeteria-style at this established, family-run favorite, including dishes like a meat pie of the day, jerk chicken wrap, and vegan cassoulet. Serving breakfast (including a great full English) and lunch, the place transforms into a busy cocktail bar in the evening.
4 Jewry St., Winchester, Hampshire, S23 8RZ, England01962-869630Known For
- Home-cooked comfort food
- Outdoor seating in good weather
- Great cocktails
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14. Howard's House
$$$$ | | Modern BritishIf you're after complete tranquility, head for this early-17th-century house surrounded by two acres of grounds in the Nadder Valley. The excellent...
If you're after complete tranquility, head for this early-17th-century house surrounded by two acres of grounds in the Nadder Valley. The excellent restaurant has fixed-price menus specializing in contemporary English cooking using local and seasonal ingredients, such as a butter-baked fillet of wild brill or roast loin of Wiltshire venison. The style is traditional and smart, and a terrace provides alfresco dining overlooking the tidy lawns in summer. Ten comfortable guest rooms may tempt you into forgoing the 10-mile drive back to Salisbury.
Teffont Evias, Teffont Evias, Wiltshire, SP3 5RJ, England01722-716392Known For
- Excellent six-course tasting menu
- Relaxed and romantic atmosphere
- Terrace dining in the summer
- Excellent five-course tasting menu
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15. Montparnasse
$$$$ | | BritishModern art on taupe walls adds a contemporary touch to this relaxed restaurant, a local favorite for over 30 years. The cuisine is more Modern...
Modern art on taupe walls adds a contemporary touch to this relaxed restaurant, a local favorite for over 30 years. The cuisine is more Modern British–with-a-twist than classic French bistro, with dishes like slow-cooked pork belly and bream fillet with brown shrimp and lemon butter.
103 Palmerston Rd., Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO5 3PS, England023-9281–6754Known For
- Nice prix-fixe menus
- Discreet but attentive and knowledgeable service
- Locally supplied ingredients
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
16. Oxford Brasserie
$$ | | EclecticThis airy modern brasserie on a restaurant-heavy street close to the docks is known for its melt-in-your-mouth meat dishes but also offers vegetarian...
This airy modern brasserie on a restaurant-heavy street close to the docks is known for its melt-in-your-mouth meat dishes but also offers vegetarian options. The cosmopolitan menu draws on French, Modern British, and Italian influences.
33–34 Oxford St., , Southampton, SO14 3DS, England023-8063–5043Known For
- Good value prix-fixe lunches
- Excellent traditional roast Sunday lunches
- Busy dinnertimes
- Excellent meat-focused menu
- Good traditional roast Sunday lunches
- Nice vegetarian options
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17. Pascal's Brasserie
$ | | FrenchTucked away from the busy harbor, this French-owned local favorite serves classic Gallic dishes such as onion soup, eggs Benedict, and croque...
Tucked away from the busy harbor, this French-owned local favorite serves classic Gallic dishes such as onion soup, eggs Benedict, and croque monsieur, plus pastas and salads. If you're looking for an afternoon pit stop, try the substantial, and very English, cream tea selection and other superlative baked goods. A set-menu pop-up supper club serves dishes like pork fillet braised in Chablis with prunes on the third Friday and Saturday of each month and books up fast.
8 Cove St., Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8TS, England01305-777500Known For
- Delicious homemade cakes and scones
- Gluten-free options
- Excellent breakfasts
- Delicious housemade cakes and scones
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner -
18. Restaurant 27
$$$$ | | FrenchOwned by chef Kevin Bingham (who lives upstairs) and his family, this 35-seat global French restaurant serving set-price tasting menus for the...
Owned by chef Kevin Bingham (who lives upstairs) and his family, this 35-seat global French restaurant serving set-price tasting menus for the whole table only is very much a personal vision, with Bingham's sophisticated, technically assured take on French classics (expect gels, foams, "soil," and smears) winning rave reviews. The four set-menus (one at £49 and one at £59, plus vegetarian versions of each) change daily according to what fresh ingredients are available, but dishes might include duck with apple and sage, a starter of whipped goat cheese with pumpkin and pistachio, or Devon crab spaetzle at Sunday lunch. There's also an extensive, well-chosen wine list.
27a South Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 2JF, England023-9287–6272Known For
- Excellent distinctive dishes
- Extensive wine list
- Set-price tasting menus
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner Sun. -
19. Seaview Hotel Restaurant and Bar
$$$ | | Modern BritishA strong maritime flavor defines this outstanding restaurant, the only Michelin Bib Gourmand on the island, located in the heart of a harbor...
A strong maritime flavor defines this outstanding restaurant, the only Michelin Bib Gourmand on the island, located in the heart of a harbor village just outside Ryde. Much of the fresh produce is from the Seaview's own farm. You might start with local crab risotto with crispy langoustine and sea vegetables, then move on to cod with local tenderstem broccoli and hand-rolled gnocchi and bacon. Within a cozy room modeled on a typical ship's Officers' Mess cabin, the restaurant serves fixed-price menus (£26 for 2 courses, £30 for 3). In winter there's no dinner on Sunday, but there is a Sunday lunch. Simple pub food can be ordered à la carte in the two congenial bars—one bright and modern and one traditional. Luxurious fabrics characterize the chic guest rooms in the adjoining hotel.
Seaview Hotel, The High St., Seaview, Isle of Wight, PO34 5EX, England01983-612711Known For
- Fresh seafood with local ingredients
- Excellent breakfasts
- Good value prix-fixe menus
- Charming nautical theme
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun. in Nov.–Mar. -
20. The Bell Cliff Restaurant and Tea Rooms
$ | | BritishThis cozy, child-and-dog-friendly restaurant in a 17th-century building at the bottom of Lyme Regis's main street makes a great spot for a light...
This cozy, child-and-dog-friendly restaurant in a 17th-century building at the bottom of Lyme Regis's main street makes a great spot for a light lunch or a cream tea with views over the bay. Apart from hot drinks and sandwiches, you can order more substantial dishes like gammon steak (a thick slice of cured ham), vegetarian lasagna, or fresh seafood such as salmon and hollandaise.
5–6 Broad St., Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3QD, England01297-442459Known For
- Large portions
- Fresh seafood
- Noisy and cramped ambience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Nov.–Mar.
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