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Highcliff Grill Restaurant

3.5 (16)

£25 and under

British

St. Michael's Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH25DU

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for business meals
Good for special occasions

From its stunning clifftop setting, the award-winning Highcliff Grill sources the finest produce from farmers and fishermen in the South West to create a vibrant menu of fresh and seasonal dishes.

Showcasing modern British cuisine, the 2 AA-Rosette Highcliff Grill and its brigade of chefs carefully craft unexpected flavour combinations to serve classic dishes with a contemporary twist.

Experience local cuisine with their À La Carte dinner menu or tuck into the best Sunday lunch in town. All served with a side helping of stunning sea views, the food truly is as good as the view!

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Phone number
01202 557702
Website
http://www.highcliffgrill.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
For a more private dining experience, hire the stunning Signature Room adjacent to the Highcliff Grill restaurant for up to 16 people.For larger parties, the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel features a wide range of elegant and flexible event spaces to accommodate parties of all shapes and sizes.

Location
St. Michael's Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH25DU
Neighborhood
Bournemouth
Parking details
 On-site parking, fee: 12 GBP daily Off-site parking, fee: 1 GBP hourly Limited parking. Subject to availability and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Public transit
Bournemouth Train Station: 1.8 milesBournemouth Bus Station: 0.7 miles
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Seasonal Soup£6.00
Toasted sourdough, whipped butter
Severn & Wye Smoked Salmon£8.00
Potato & sorrel salad
Pressed Ham Hock & Pea Terrine£7.00
Mustard, watercress
Buttermilk Chicken Salad£7.50
Beetroot, sesame, pine nuts
Barbers Cheddar Brûlée£7.00
Dipping vegetables
Mackerel Fishcakes£7.50
Celeriac remoulade
Mushrooms on Toast£7.00
Garlic, herbs, crème fraîche

Salads

Caesar Salad£10.00
Parmesan, croutons, anchovies, baby gem
Sea Trout£17.50
Baby spinach, horseradish, toasted almonds
Black Quinoa£12.00
Charred cauliflower, blue cheese, roast squash

Sharing Platters

BBQ Baby Back Ribs To Share
Thyme, summer slaw
- 1-2 Persons£13.00
- 2-4 Persons£15.50
British Charcuterie Board£13.50
Cumberland salami, Air-dried ham, Smoked pancetta, Horseradish crisps, Olives, Toast
Cheese & Pickles£13.00
Regional cheese, Brûlée, Smoked rarebit, Bread, Pickles, Chutney

Grill

British Isles dry-aged, grass fed select beef cuts. Grilled plum tomato, mushroom, watercress, chunky chips, thyme butter

220g Sirloin Steak£23.00
250g Rib-Eye Steak£25.00
250g Rump Steak£19.50
225g Prime Beef Burger£14.50
Crispy bacon, Barbers cheddar, tomato pickle, fries
Grilled Flat Iron Chicken£16.00
Rocket, Parmesan, sea salt
Pork T-Bone Steak£17.50
Thyme & shallot marinade, chunky chips
Sumac & Lime Sea Bass£17.00
Coriander & fennel salad

Main Course

Rump of Lamb£19.50
Creamed mushrooms, Parmesan, chunky chips
Pappardelle£12.00
Chestnut mushrooms, goat's cheese, poached egg
Pan Fried Hake£18.00
Spiced mussels, cream, spinach
Fish 'N' Chips£13.50
Atlantic Cod, crispy batter, chunky chips, buttered peas, tartare sauce
Slow Cooked Duck Leg£17.50
Harissa, ginger, cannellini beans
Grilled Polenta£12.00
Jerusalem artichokes, crispy courgettes, kale pesto

Sauces & Sides

Peppercorn£2.00
Béarnaise£2.00
Red Wine Sauce£2.00
Chunky Chips£3.50
Rocket, Radish & Tomato Salad£3.50
Charred Cauliflower£3.50
Yoghurt & toasted almonds
Sage Batter Onion Rings£3.50
Sauté Mushrooms£3.50
Thyme & shallots
Grilled Potato£3.50
Mustard dressing
Baked Bread & Whipped Butter£3.50

What 16 people are saying

Highcliff Grill Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.5

3.5 based on all time ratings

3.7Food
3.4Service
3.3Ambience
3.3Value

Noise • Moderate

16 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Dorset1 review
4.0
Dined on January 6, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
For a hotel dining room it was acceptable, however the space was large and as such lacked ambience. We had a rump steak, beef burger and a sea bass special all were cooked well and enjoyed. The service was attentive and friendly.
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Flyer
Dorset23 reviews
2.0
Dined on October 29, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
In bar drinks were poured, cocktail lasts longer, it would be brought to table the girl said. 9 persons in total in the bar/lounge area. 3 servants. After 15 min seeing a bar guy folding napkins I got up and asked about the cocktail. He pointed at the bar where it stood, in front of other people. Very strange, the guy was totally not interested, looked at me like : how dare you ask! In restaurant (5 tables of diners) : daughter wanted a gin and tonic, Hendricks, girl came back : never heard of, ok than a Bombay Safire, girl came back : they ran out of Bombay Safire and after 3rd time she came back and said they ran out of gin completely. My wife asked black paper but waitress said they only had the white stuff in the shaker on the table. Half way through dish we saw restaurant manager walking past and asked for black pepper ?? Yes, she would get some. 80% of meal gone, a girl came to table with a pepper pot, 'it took so long' she said ' because they had no idea how to open it' (by the way it was white pepper corns in it), my wife took it off her and showed it was a pepper grinder !! Total surprise. Though the food was good and the service friendly, the staff has ABSOLUTELY no idea ! This place, the Marriot Highcliff Hotel in Bournemouth does CERTAINLY NOT add anything to the Marriot group. It breathe poverty. and nobody seems responsible or interested. Weird experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Dorset1 review
5.0
Dined on September 11, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent local produce and really good service .Seaview was an add bonus
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Dorset1 review
4.0
Dined on July 29, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Booked on late notice but they were very accommodating for myself and my partner. Service was excellent and did not rush us to finish our meal at all like we have experienced before in other restaurants.
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H
Highcliff
London4 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 27, 2015
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant 'lost' our booking and tried to palm us off with an inferior table despite my advance request for one with a view. To be fair, every effort was made to solve the problem once I made it clear that I wasn't just making a noise to get a better table. Unfortunately, though, the overall standard of service at the hotel restaurants remains utterly unacceptable.
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mich
Dorset1 review
1.0
Dined on May 2, 2015
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I booked a table for dinner online, when we arrived we were told we didn't have a booking but were squeezed in. We ordered a bottle of wine and were given some bread, we ordered our food which after eventually arrived over an hour later dry and overcooked. Terrible food and awful service, would definitely not go back.
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Copthall VIP
London34 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 10, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We stayed as guests at the Marriott Hotel and were looking forward to eating at this restaurant. Friday night 10th April was relatively quiet - approx. 15 diners in total. The decor was uninspired and looked dated. No music so lacked ambience despite nice view over sea. Experience let down by poorly trained waiters (fingers on plate/sauce, no charm/welcome, etc.) - we felt they all preferred to have the night off. We picked the set menu but what a mistake - felt like the food had been prepared in advance by a chef who was catering for the 'coach party crowd' (tasteless/overcooked). With a bit of passion, a face-lift, and cookery skills this restaurant could be so much better... avoid until then...
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David
Dorset2 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 31, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Whilst we had a relatively nice meal at the Highcliff Grill in Bournemouth, I ordered Steak Medium Rare, and it turned up medium to well done, and when our starters came out they were initially taken to the wrong table, then back to the kitchen before coming to us a couple of minutes later which mean't my starter was just warm, although still nice. When ordering a Dessert I liked the sound of the Chocolate Pudding with Cherry Compote, on ordering it they said it takes 30 minutes to prepare, this is not mentioned on the menu, if they did this I could have ordered same time as my main so it then could have been ready to serve. Our Waiter was on his first day and this was obvious by a number of mistakes which is down to the lack of proper training. However saying all that the staff were nice and friendly. Onl leaving the Restaraunt we asked for our coats, as no one got them we found them ourselves, not hanging up but thrown on a seat in an unused part of the Restaraunt. They need to improve in some areas
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lisaJ
Dorset6 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 23, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We ate from the Dorset menu, mackerel from Chesil Beach and the fresh Pollock were delightful. The flavours were super, the fish really fresh. Super puddings to finish. Worth every penny. Service was super.
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wenbro
London12 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 17, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
My husband and I were staying at the hotel, so booked a table in the restaurant. On arrival we were show to a central room table although I had asked for a window table and one remained empty the entire time we were there! The restaurant was busy with several large groups and these seemed to delay service. The starter and dessert we very good, but I felt the steak let them down as a main course, not the best I have had and I asked for medium and it was definitely rare. It also felt that tap water was rationed as our glasses were only filled to one third each time we requested a refill. The staff were trying but over run by the groups.
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Highcliff Grill Restaurant is rated 3.5 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

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St. Michael's Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH25DU

Additional information

Neighborhood
Bournemouth
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
 On-site parking, fee: 12 GBP daily Off-site parking, fee: 1 GBP hourly Limited parking. Subject to availability and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Public transit
Bournemouth Train Station: 1.8 milesBournemouth Bus Station: 0.7 miles
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.highcliffgrill.co.uk/
Phone number
01202 557702
Private party facilities
For a more private dining experience, hire the stunning Signature Room adjacent to the Highcliff Grill restaurant for up to 16 people.For larger parties, the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel features a wide range of elegant and flexible event spaces to accommodate parties of all shapes and sizes.

Highcliff Grill Restaurant

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Appetisers

Seasonal Soup£6.00

Severn & Wye Smoked Salmon£8.00

Pressed Ham Hock & Pea Terrine£7.00

Buttermilk Chicken Salad£7.50

Barbers Cheddar Brûlée£7.00

Mackerel Fishcakes£7.50

Mushrooms on Toast£7.00

Salads

Caesar Salad£10.00

Sea Trout£17.50

Black Quinoa£12.00

Sharing Platters

BBQ Baby Back Ribs To Share

British Charcuterie Board£13.50

Cheese & Pickles£13.00

Grill

220g Sirloin Steak£23.00

250g Rib-Eye Steak£25.00

250g Rump Steak£19.50

225g Prime Beef Burger£14.50

Grilled Flat Iron Chicken£16.00

Pork T-Bone Steak£17.50

Sumac & Lime Sea Bass£17.00

Main Course

Rump of Lamb£19.50

Pappardelle£12.00

Pan Fried Hake£18.00

Fish 'N' Chips£13.50

Slow Cooked Duck Leg£17.50

Grilled Polenta£12.00

Sauces & Sides

Peppercorn£2.00

Béarnaise£2.00

Red Wine Sauce£2.00

Chunky Chips£3.50

Rocket, Radish & Tomato Salad£3.50

Charred Cauliflower£3.50

Sage Batter Onion Rings£3.50

Sauté Mushrooms£3.50

Grilled Potato£3.50

Baked Bread & Whipped Butter£3.50

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