
Turtle Bay
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About Turtle Bay
In The Citrus Building in Bournemouth, Turtle Bay is a Caribbean restaurant and cocktail bar with 241 cocktails on the menu. Bay After Dark evenings add live music and late-night drinks for those who want to stay on after dinner. The kitchen cooks Caribbean food, with jerk chicken and Trini coconut curry among the mains. Dumplings, garlic bread and Mac'n'Cheese come as sides, and platters suit sharing at the table. Bottomless brunch runs for a set window of about 2 hours and starts with a welcome drink. Cocktail drinkers can also look for 2 for 1 deals. The meal can finish with a ginger pudding.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
44 dishes- Jerk Chicken
- Brown Chicken
- Curry Goat
- Curry Goat Hash
- Seafood Soul Bowl
- Fish Tacos
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bottomless brunch, 2 for 1 cocktails, ginger pudding and jerk chicken.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bottomless brunch, 2 for 1 cocktails, ginger pudding and jerk chicken.
Customer Review Summary
Bottomless brunch is what most reviewers return for, and they praise the cocktails and food around it, with one reviewer saying a server kept drinks coming for the full two hours. Dishes named include the smash burgers, Trini coconut curry, jerk chicken breast, dumplings and Mac'n'Cheese, while one diner calls the ginger pudding one of the best desserts they have had. Reviewers also single out the 2 for 1 cocktails and the platters as good value, and several describe the service as friendly and attentive, with one server mentioned by more than one reviewer. A few note the food is cooked well but average on flavour, and that sides can push the bill up. The sharpest complaint comes from a longtime regular who found the cocktails since a management change mostly tasted like cordial, with one bitter and only three of nine enjoyed. The same reviewer describes smaller white plates, no sauces on the tables, and a long wait for a last round that ended in an argument before one final drink was agreed.
Customer Review Summary
Bottomless brunch is what most reviewers return for, and they praise the cocktails and food around it, with one reviewer saying a server kept drinks coming for the full two hours. Dishes named include the smash burgers, Trini coconut curry, jerk chicken breast, dumplings and Mac'n'Cheese, while one diner calls the ginger pudding one of the best desserts they have had. Reviewers also single out the 2 for 1 cocktails and the platters as good value, and several describe the service as friendly and attentive, with one server mentioned by more than one reviewer. A few note the food is cooked well but average on flavour, and that sides can push the bill up. The sharpest complaint comes from a longtime regular who found the cocktails since a management change mostly tasted like cordial, with one bitter and only three of nine enjoyed. The same reviewer describes smaller white plates, no sauces on the tables, and a long wait for a last round that ended in an argument before one final drink was agreed.
Featured reviews
- Amy P
“Ate here for the first time this week (had been a few times but only for cocktails) and had an absolutely delicious dinner. The ginger pudding was one of the best desserts ive ever had! Everything was fantastic, and our server Liam was friendly and attentive and made us feel completely welcome. We will definitely be back.”
- Rachel “Rach” Myers
“Always exceptional cocktails, food and service. We have been coming for years and it's always consistent. The platters are excellent value for money.”
- Ashley Lawrence
“We have had a lovely evening my partner and I. I’d like to thank all the staff and the young gentleman that served us earlier and the lovely Maja who made sure we weren’t without drinks for the entire 2 hours of the bottomless brunch. Keep doing what you do. You made our evening even more special. And the food and cocktails were fab! x”
- Cheryl Davies
“Josh was brilliant and gave us the best service! We really enjoyed our bottomless brunch, great vibes, lovely food and cocktails. Thanks Josh!”
- Brett Ruddy
“Me and my partner were served by an awesome, wonderful woman called barbs was very helpful, the food was great and the drinks were so good, Great atmosphere and chilled music to go with it all”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Turtle Bay is a Caribbean restaurant and cocktail bar bringing bold island flavours, 241 cocktails and feel-good energy to every occasion. From 24-hour marinated jerk chicken and warming curries to vibrant small plates and Bottomless Brunch, our food is inspired by the colour, rhythm and soul of the Caribbean. As the evening rolls in, Bay After Dark brings live music, entertainment, late-night drinks and island energy, making Turtle Bay the place for lunch, dinner, cocktails and good times.”
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Happy hour drinks
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed inside
Show more amenities
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Offerings· 14
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 2
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Planning· 2
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Service options· 1
- Onsite services
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 5
- College students
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Parking
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Turtle Bay
- Munchies Kebab3.51380.1 mi
kebab, pizza, garlic sauce
- Bournemouth Lahore4.19560.2 mi£10–20Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
onion bhaji, chicken tikka, set meal
- Urban Garden4.61,9780.4 mi£20–40Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
fish and chips, burgers, chips and fries
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle BayOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.76,237 | — | £30–40 | bottomless brunch, 2 for 1 cocktails, ginger pudding |
| Munchies Kebab | 3.5138 | 0.1 mi | — | kebab, pizza, garlic sauce |
| Bournemouth LahoreVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.1956 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | onion bhaji, chicken tikka, set meal |
| Urban GardenOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.61,978 | 0.4 mi | £20–40 | fish and chips, burgers, chips and fries |
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