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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 4689 reviews

What Sltthompson doesn't like about Shell Bay Seafood:
We booked a table for 6pm. We arrived and the place was not open. We wasted a full night of our holiday on this. We left very disappointed at 6:05 with no lights on. Do not trust!! Poor, we would like an explanation. Although they took a mobile number we did not receive a call at any point. Terrible service View all feedback. What User likes about Shell Bay Seafood:
We had a fantastic experience at this restaurant with amazing seafood in a beautiful setting and a wonderful atmosphere. They were able to accommodate us at the last minute, even with our children and dog in tow. We were very grateful for that. The children enjoyed dishes like pasta bolognese and a vegetarian option, while the adults savored seafood dishes like oysters, scallops, and mackerel soup. Desserts were deli... View all feedback.

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Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 1294 reviews
Escape657192
15.03.2024 - 14:48

Awful experience!! I made a reservation 2 months in advance, but when we arrived, there was almost nothing left on the menu! The waitress continuously returned...

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Ann
15.03.2024 - 14:48

We selected Shell Bay to honor a special family birthday with a party of 6, and we all agreed it was an outstanding choice. The food was fantastic, with everyon...

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Paddingtonstravels
15.03.2024 - 14:48

The restaurant was delicious and dog friendly. We were seated at a lovely table by the window in the main dining area. The food was full of flavor and we had pl...

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AnnettieT
15.03.2024 - 14:48

I am glad I hadn't read the recent negative reviews before we booked. We found the waiting staff to be charming, and the food delicious. The plaice overhung the...

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Katya
15.03.2024 - 14:48

Visited Studland bay for a short trip with the family excited to eat a seafood lunch but sadly a bit disappointed.. oysters badly shucked, scallops super expens...

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Heyrestaurants
2.2 ★ from 243 reviews

Fantastic restaurant with an incredible setting and diverse menu options. We love parking at the National Trust car park and taking a leisurely stroll down the...

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This restaurant has a fantastic beachfront location where you can watch the various boats go by. It is also dog-friendly and has convenient toilet facilities an...

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Beautiful and diverse sandy beach with peaceful, untouched dunes. There is convenient parking and it is affordably priced. Make sure to bring everything you nee...

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This has to be one of the best restaurants I have eaten at since I have been here in the UK! If you are in the Bournemouth/Sandbanks area, make sure...

One of my favourite beaches in the UK. Amazing views and very clean

Menulist
5.0 ★ from 8 reviews

Friendly attentive service, spectacular view and excellent eating. simply cites one of the best restaurants in the BCP area and probably the best fish restauran...

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We arrived for lunch on a beautiful sunny day and the restaurant had a good vibe and a bit of a buzz. We were shown to a table with a full view of the surroundi...

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A fabulous place to while away a few hours with friends and family. The food is exceptional as is the service, if you are fish lover then you are in for a real...

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Food was stunning. Views out into the bay were just amazing and the staff were faultless. Even more, they allow dogs. Would come again in an instant

Great food and great service. Portions were generous and staff attentive. 'shell ' be back soon

Facebook
3.7 ★ from 23 reviews
Foursquare
4.2 ★ from 25 reviews
Google
4.4 ★ from 827 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.2 ★ from 1 reviews
Yelp
3.9 ★ from 2 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 1221 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.9 ★ from 1824 reviews

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