Sea & Soul Restaurant

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  Rachel McNulty

  ·3 weeks ago

  “I couldn’t rate this restaurant more highly if I tried! We were welcomed by two wonderful hosts who looked after us throughout the evening. The service was impeccable from start to finish. We’d booked to celebrate my mum’s birthday, and they really went above and beyond to make her feel special, which we appreciated so much. And then there’s the food… absolutely exceptional! The quality of the seafood was magnificent, and you could tell just how fresh everything was. If we were being really picky, the only small suggestion would be to make the ordering a little clearer for dishes priced individually, such as the scallops. Perhaps a recommended number per person on the menu would help guide an order. But even that made more sense when the food arrived and I know the serving staff would have answered any questions at all. The freshness, quality and care that went into every dish really spoke for itself. Thank you so much for such a lovely evening and for making my mum’s birthday so special. We’ll certainly be back!”

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  HY

  ·1 month ago

  “Great food and service, but check opening hours! The oysters were a bit small, but they were very fresh. The grilled sea bream was also delicious! The staff were super friendly and welcoming. Just a heads-up: Google Maps showed they were open for lunch, but when I arrived, they were closed. I’d recommend calling ahead to confirm their hours before going.”

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  Adam Kadmon

  ·2 months ago

  “What an absolutely delicious meal I just had at Sea & Soul. So fresh, delicate, balanced, cooked to perfection. I had the grilled sea-bream. The service can improve, it was a bit slow and sporadic (I was the only table occupied at the start), but the server was kind nonetheless. All in all a great experience and would highly recommend.”

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  TrucAnh D

  ·2 months ago

  “Best seafood restaurant in Bournemouth! First of all, a huge shoutout to Maddie for the best service! She was so friendly, attentive and welcoming, and made us feel so well looked after from start to finish. ❤️ The seafood was incredibly fresh, and everything we ordered was delicious - tempura prawns, scallops, fritto misto and the lamb racks. The lamb was so tender and cooked to absolute perfection! Compliments to the Chef for putting together such amazing dishes with so much flavour. The portions are huge and very reasonably priced, so you definitely get great value for money. The atmosphere is also lovely - stylish, relaxed and perfect for a great meal. Honestly, one of the best places to eat in Bournemouth. Sea & Soul is definitely a must-visit! Thank you for giving us such a nice experience ❤️”

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  Avantika Sarkar

  ·3 months ago

  “We ate here during our summer holiday. We made online reservation, but on arrival, we were told they couldn’t view any reservation for us. I then showed the booking/reservation confirmation on my phone to the staff and they seemed surprised still. We ordered lobster linguine, the octopus and seabass. It was slightly disappointing as even though the octopus is described on the menu to come with sweet potato mash, we were told that it is not available and it came with normal mash potato. Portions are decent considering the price. However, one thing that I would strongly suggest to the management/owners is that given the price structure of the restaurant, expectations would be that the restaurant facilities would be on the same level. We found the toilets to be somewhat a let-down and could do with some improvement/more cleanliness expected. There’s no sign for toilets, and the handwash had almost run out and one of the locks was not working properly. The restaurant food is nice and fancy, and the prices are high but the toilets definitely do not match up to this. We dined here on a very hot day, and somehow couldn’t enjoy the meal throughly as it felt quite uncomfortable (there was no air-conditioning). Another area possibly to improve on. Food overall though was good, service was okay and ambience was fine too. It is worth a try!”

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  FiFi Barradas

  ·4 months ago

  “Such a lovely experience! The oysters were incredibly fresh, the lobster was amazing, and the staff were so friendly. Beautiful atmosphere and the perfect place to enjoy with family. We'll definitely be back! 🦪🦞❤️”

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  Yuliia Yashchenko

  ·4 months ago

  “We had a fantastic experience at SeaFood! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious, fresh, and beautifully prepared. It was my first time trying an oyster, and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it — it was incredibly tasty! The service was also excellent. The staff were very friendly, attentive, and happy to help. They gave us great recommendations, explained the menu, and made us feel welcome throughout our visit. We truly enjoyed our dinner and will definitely come back. Highly recommended!”

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  Jane Dee

  ·7 months ago

  “Ate at Soul and Sea last week and stopped in for lunch — what a find. I had the best sea bass I’ve ever eaten in a restaurant. It was cooked to perfection. The creamy mashed potatoes were divine, the broccoli perfectly done, and the fresh salad was simple but beautifully balanced with just the right amount of dressing. I also tried the grilled shrimp — again, perfectly cooked and bursting with flavour — and three local oysters (they only had three), which were incredibly fresh and full of taste. They were served with a lovely red wine vinaigrette that complemented them without overpowering their natural flavour. The atmosphere was just as thoughtfully done. Crisp white tablecloths, music at the perfect level, and soft, flattering lighting — no harsh spotlights, just a really comfortable setting. I had a chat with the owner afterwards. They’re new to Bournemouth, and if you’re looking to support a local gem, this is definitely one to try. One of the owners served me — she was charming, warm, and very attentive. Highly recommend.”

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  tim Garlinge

  ·7 months ago

  “We were booked to see a show at the Pavilion on Sunday evening, so we decided to try Sea & Soul for an early dinner as we love seafood. It was early and my wife and I were the only ones in the restaurant. The lady who welcomed us was so lovely and friendly and made us feel right at home. The food is the freshest fish we have eaten in a very long time, and the Chefs Tempura batter was a thing of beauty. Light and crispy and full of flavour. The portions are plentiful and presented beautifully. The Tempura Prawns and squid to start were so delicate and tasty and plenty of it. My Wife asked if the fish came with its head on as she struggles to eat a whole fish and the lovely lady who was serving us arranged to have it filleted for her which was wonderful. The filleted Sea Bass was cooked to perfection. I had the Frito Misto which was absolutely stunning. Presented beautifully and the best Octopus I have ever eaten (This Chef knows how to cook Fish properly) we will come back here time and time again and could not recommend Sea & Soul highly enough. You will not be disappointed. Thank you for a perfect meal and wishing you all the success you deserve. I think you are going to be extremely busy and successful especially when the Summer season arrives. We can't wait to see you again soon. Thank you. Tim & Christina x”

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  VANESSA FRITZ

  ·8 months ago

  “I went to Sea & Soul for lunch, after google showed me great reviews. Seems to be a new restaurant, super friendly waiter. The food was exceptional. I was a bit worried about the price and get an average meal for that (like most of the places I went in Bournemouth), but for my surprise it was the best I’ve had in many visits I made here. I worded Seabream, and Praws with garlic for starter. The picture can show how beautiful looks, but the taste deserves 5 stars. Worth every penny, I’m already thinking to go again for dinner.”

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