Whether you're looking for a fine dining restaurant with sea views, or a quick bite before a show, there are literally hundred's of eateries to choose from in the surrounding area. You will find most of the mainstream chain restaurants, often favoured by the children in Bournemouth or Poole along with an excellent selection of independent restaurants. If you don't fancy taking the car, you can walk into Ashley Cross (highly recommended), where you will find an eclectic mix of bars and restaurants. There are simply too many to list, however, here are a few of our favourites; Patisserie Mark Bennett for a great coffee and cake or drgnfly for a tasty Pan-Asian experience at Ashley Cross, for the best fish and chips (in our opinion) Chez Fred at Westbourne and for exquisite seafood and french cuisine there's St TrOpez Lounge at Poole Quay.