Urban Reef - Seafront Restaurant in Bournemouth
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About Urban Reef - Seafront Restaurant in Bournemouth
On The Overstrand, Urban Reef is a seafront restaurant with a glass-fronted dining room and balcony over the beach. The menu runs to 55 dishes and includes a Goan fish curry alongside seafood linguini and a Chicken Caesar Salad, with Gordal Olives and House Focaccia for the table. Tables overlook the beach and sea, and outside seating on the terrace looks the same way. The upstairs area serves drinks only. Coffee runs to a Flat White, and Blueberry Cheesecake covers dessert. Urban Reef opens daily and takes walk-ins, with tables available even on busy days without a reservation. A 12.5% service charge is added to the bill.
Menu & Prices
55 dishes · mains £4–30- Chicken Caesar Salad£18.00
- Blueberry Cheesecake£9.00
- Flat White£4.00
- Gordal Olives£5.00
- House Focaccia£5.00
- Mediterranean Anchovies£7.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention goan fish curry, beachfront seating, seafood linguini and champion eggs.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention goan fish curry, beachfront seating, seafood linguini and champion eggs.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly single out the fish curry, alongside standouts like perfectly poached champion eggs, hake fillet, and seafood linguini. Beachfront tables and friendly, attentive staff draw consistent praise, with several noting they were seated without a reservation even on busy days. One diner called upstairs seating drinks-only. Reviewers describe the setting as chill and prices as reasonable, closing with repeated intentions to return.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly single out the fish curry, alongside standouts like perfectly poached champion eggs, hake fillet, and seafood linguini. Beachfront tables and friendly, attentive staff draw consistent praise, with several noting they were seated without a reservation even on busy days. One diner called upstairs seating drinks-only. Reviewers describe the setting as chill and prices as reasonable, closing with repeated intentions to return.
Featured reviews
- Selina Lee
“We met friends here for brunch and we're delighted with their recommendation of this restaurant. The food was good and the menu had something for everyone. I had the champion eggs although it was a bit tricky to decide. The eggs were poached perfectly and it was the perfect portion size (I couldn't help trying a bit of pancake though as they looked so fluffy!) We will definitely come back when next in the area!”
- David O
“We walked in without a reservation and were seated straight away at a table in the sun with fantastic views of the beach and sea. The staff were friendly and attentive throughout. The food was excellent. The Goan fish curry was great, and the half chicken was cooked perfectly, still really moist and full of flavour. We had two drinks each and the total bill came to around £80, including the 12.5% service charge, which we thought was fair considering the quality of the food, service and location. Great food, great staff and an unbeatable beachfront location. We'd definitely return and would highly recommend Urban Reef to anyone visiting Bournemouth.”
- Mr Traveler
“Had a superb last-minute table reservation with this gem! The vibe is chill and the service is quite warm and energetic I must say. But the ultimate catch is the quality of food. I had Hake Fillet, my kids had Lobster roll and Fish and …”
- Prakash Mistry
“Great restaurant with lovely friendly staff. Sat outside overlooking the beach. Lovely food - seafood linguini is very good and tasty. Reasonable pricing. Highly recommended.”
- Simao Pedro
“Great service, amazing staff. On a busy day during the week, after the beach and without a reservation, the staff managed to find us a table. We would have loved to go upstairs but apparently was drinks only. I ordered the fish curry with …”
Hours
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Good to know
“Eclectic cafe/deli with beach-side terrace and contemporary glass-fronted restaurant with balcony.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Restaurants near Urban Reef - Seafront Restaurant in Bournemouth
- Uncle Glenns Caribbean4.73280.4 miVegan optionsVegetarian optionsGood for kids
jerk chicken, curry goat, rum punch
- Madeira Palace4.74410.5 miOutdoor seatingGood for kidsReservations
authentic portuguese/madeiran cuisine, generous portions, lamb chops
- Greek Corner Kostas5.02940.7 miReservations
mixed grill sharing platter, gyros, baklava
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Reef - Seafront Restaurant in Bournemouth | 4.23,445 | — | goan fish curry, beachfront seating, seafood linguini |
| Uncle Glenns CaribbeanVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.7328 | 0.4 mi | jerk chicken, curry goat, rum punch |
| Madeira PalaceOutdoor seating · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.7441 | 0.5 mi | authentic portuguese/madeiran cuisine, generous portions, lamb chops |
| Greek Corner KostasReservations | 5.0294 | 0.7 mi | mixed grill sharing platter, gyros, baklava |
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