
Rockwater Branksome
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About Rockwater Branksome
Rockwater Branksome is a modern British restaurant in Poole, set beside the beach on Pinecliff Rd with sea and beach views from the restaurant. It opens daily and serves food from sunrise to sunset, with a breakfast menu in the morning and a lunch menu later in the day. Fish and chips sits on the lunch menu, and the kitchen also sends out small plates and a burger. Coffee is served through the day, and the drinks list carries zero-alcohol mocktails alongside the regular options. Desserts include a pannacotta.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, sea views, coffee and roof terrace.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, sea views, coffee and roof terrace.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers keep returning for the friendly staff and the sea views, with the roof and downstairs outdoor terraces singled out for watching surfers and kayakers. Several praise the fish and chips, and individual diners name the diavolo pizza, Buffalo wings with Stilton mayo, burrata with salsa, a large shared burger, kiwi pannacotta and a dark chocolate and hazelnut delice. Breakfast and coffee earn repeat weekend visits from one couple. Food draws the mixed comments. One lunch reviewer found the rump steak small and the herb chicken bland, though the server took the drinks off the bill after hearing this. Another reports the salmon rice bowl had undercooked rice and the catch of the day carried too much butter, suggesting sticking to classics. A third says a fish dish was swapped within minutes after a problem. Servers are repeatedly called efficient, attentive and kind, including one who set a solo traveler up with drinks between breakfast and lunch.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers keep returning for the friendly staff and the sea views, with the roof and downstairs outdoor terraces singled out for watching surfers and kayakers. Several praise the fish and chips, and individual diners name the diavolo pizza, Buffalo wings with Stilton mayo, burrata with salsa, a large shared burger, kiwi pannacotta and a dark chocolate and hazelnut delice. Breakfast and coffee earn repeat weekend visits from one couple. Food draws the mixed comments. One lunch reviewer found the rump steak small and the herb chicken bland, though the server took the drinks off the bill after hearing this. Another reports the salmon rice bowl had undercooked rice and the catch of the day carried too much butter, suggesting sticking to classics. A third says a fish dish was swapped within minutes after a problem. Servers are repeatedly called efficient, attentive and kind, including one who set a solo traveler up with drinks between breakfast and lunch.
Featured reviews
- Jasprit Sidhu
“Lovely view of the beach. I love the breakfast menu, high quality ingredients. The lunch has lots of good options, fish and chips is really tasty. Very friendly staff”
- Helga H (Leoness)
“We absolutely love our coffees at Rockwater and visit almost every weekend after our early morning beach walk. Even though it's over a 40-minute drive for us, it's always worth the time and effort. The staff are always friendly, the coffee and food are excellent, and the sea views are simply stunning. We could happily sit for hours watching the surfers and kayakers. Such a special place that we always look forward to visiting 💙”
- Deanna Furlong
“From the minute, I walked in the door I was treated like a princess, which is super important because sometimes being a solo traveler is a little scary. The host and hostess were exceedingly kind and even though I arrived between breakfast and lunch service, they found me a seat and set me up with drinks until lunch was available. It only got better from there... my server, Jessica, was extraordinarily kind and efficient checking in just the right amount. And the food was really great too! Great choice of zero alcohol mocktails and the "real deal", unique salads, and always dessert. See photo below for dark chocolate and hazelnut delice. P.S. view is unbeatable! It was a very good day! HUZZAH ROCKWATER! Your staff are ALL ROCKSTARS!”
- A BC
“A lovely seafront spot for lunch and drinks. The food is ok but it’s probably best to stick to the classic options like the fish and chips. We ordered the salmon rice bowl and the catch of the day but the rice wasn’t cooked properly and the grilled fish had too much butter on it.”
- Iza Clan
“Delightful place, awesome views and better staff. The is food is good however there was a minor problem with the fish we ordered and Javier, the supervisor there, was incredible. Solved the problem and changed the fish in a matter of minutes. So attentive and caring. I will definitely go back to the restaurant and I recommend it for the fantastic atmosphere and staff working there.”
Hours
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Good to know
“Your beachside home in Branksome - The ultimate destination to spend your days from sunrise to sunset.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Restaurants near Rockwater Branksome
- Harveys Westbourne4.31181.2 miWheelchair accessible
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- Circo Lounge4.51,6391.2 miWheelchair accessible
brixton ale on draft, byron bay brunch, fried chicken with fries
- Brasserie Blanc4.41,1641.3 mi
sea and coast views, cheese soufflé, gastro-pub style beef
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwater Branksome | 4.42,438 | — | fish and chips, sea views, coffee |
| Harveys WestbourneWheelchair accessible | 4.3118 | 1.2 mi | salmon main, cauliflower cheese, crab starter |
| Circo LoungeWheelchair accessible | 4.51,639 | 1.2 mi | brixton ale on draft, byron bay brunch, fried chicken with fries |
| Brasserie Blanc | 4.41,164 | 1.3 mi | sea and coast views, cheese soufflé, gastro-pub style beef |
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