Places to eat/things to do Bournemouth please

lawtz04

Hi folks

My girlfriend and I are having a couple of days away in sunny (hrmm!) bournemouth next week, Sun to Tues.

She has booked the hotel (which I have been told strictly not to look at because its very nice) - I think its called Orchid or similar.

Its my responsibility to find nice eating places and such. Also any tips on must see/do things would be good.

Foodwise we like italian, indian, chinese, obviously english ... havent tried tapas but would!

Anyone help?

vikingaero

For Chinese food the top restaurant was Ocean Palace. https://www.oceanpalace.co.uk. Most people now think that Ocean City is better although Ocean Palace is still very good. https://www.oceancityrestaurant.co.uk

I prefer Ocean City because it serves Dim Sum during the day.

mykitten

Not sure of many "nice" places to go as I was only there for one night but avoid anything on the prom esp Harry Ramsdens - awful!

Woby_Tide

Print Room
La Strada
Cuccinis
Tapas in the Square can't remember the name though
head a little out of town(5 mins in taxi) to Charminster for Salsa Bar, Retro(lebanese), Baraca(Turkish) also Moorish and various other restaurants all on one short stretch

Christchurch - rising Sun Thai, Splinters
Poole - Rising Sun Thai also

sealady

http://www.wagamama.com/locations/showlocation/589 in the center of Town very good! http://www.funkisushi.co.uk/ near the Bournemouth International Center. http://www.hot-rocks.com/ is expensive but really lovely food, and right on the beach.