Diners' Choice: Good for business meals restaurants in Dorset

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Art Sushi

4.9

4.9 (511)

£26 to £40

Japanese Speciality

Bournemouth

About the restaurant

Art Sushi was named on The Good Food Guide top 100 restaurants also the OpenTable top 100 restaurants in the UK and included in both the MICHELIN Guide and Good Food Guide. Chef Kamil Skalczynski - a finalist of the World’s major and most prestigious tournaments for Sushi Masters.
WORLD SUSHI CUP 2016 IN JAPAN and also GLOBAL SUSHI CHALLENGE 2015.
Adviser World Sushi Skills Institute and also He won the Certificate of International Sushi Kuro-Obi and International Proficiency, the Only accepted In the World, awarded by the Japanese Government under the Leadership of the Japanese Association „SUSHI WSSI ALL JAPAN ASSOCIATIONS AND NORWEGIAN COUNCIL SUSHI AND SEAFOOD”.
Co-founder of Japanese Restaurants, awarded by ‘AWARDS OF EXELLENCE BY POLAND 100 BEST RESTAURANTS”. Chef in Chef Academy & Cookery School.
He gained his experience working and completing internships in well known restaurants in Poland, the Michelin Star Atelier Amaro and also he graduated the Academy of Jean Bos.

Top review

Nigel

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

Another delicious meal at Art Sushi and we are getting more adventurous with our choices. The tempura dorset crab roll was amazing. Service was very friendly and attentive. We are very lucky to have you on our door step!

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Experience

Futomaki Sushi Selection

GAJA

4.9

4.9 (45)

£25 and under

Indian

Bournemouth

About the restaurant

Welcome to Gaja, Charminster's newest destination for Indian cuisine and bar experiences, where the rich flavors of India meet modern elegance.
Inspired by the sanskrit word for "elephant," Gaja symbolises strength, wisdom, and royalty - qualities reflected in every dish we serve.
Our menu offers a diverse selection of authentic Indian cuisine, crafted with fresh ingredients and traditional spices.

Experience the perfect blend of cultural charm and contemporary ambiance, with warm lighting and attentive service ensuring a memorable visit.
We prioritize hygiene and hospitality, making Gaja the ideal spot to savor India's vibrant culinary heritage in the heart of Charminster.

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Mike

Dined 4 days ago

Food was amazing they tailored all our meals to our different spice levels and looked after us so well, would definitely go back again

Côte Brasserie - Bournemouth

4.7

4.7 (91)

£25 and under

French

Bournemouth

About the restaurant

Join us at Côte to discover modern French food in Bournemouth, right in the heart of town. Nestled in an art deco building opposite the city arcade, Côte Bournemouth offers a truly exquisite dining experience over two floors, with a balcony boasting views across the town centre. We're just a short walk from the beachfront and the beautifully landscaped Lower Gardens - so why not take in the sea air, or wander amongst glorious floral displays, before stopping by to enjoy something delicious from our menu of classic French dishes? So whether it's date night, a family get-together or a meal with friends, we'd love to welcome you in to enjoy our outstanding French food in Bournemouth.

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Anna

Dined on May 31, 2025

Lovely evening for a big birthday meal. There were a lot of us and the service and food was good. We would come again!

Al Molo Dorchester

4.7

4.7 (539)

£26 to £40

Contemporary Italian

Dorchester

About the restaurant

Al Molo is an award-winning Italian restaurant launched in 2015 and transformed Weymouth’s Pier Bandstand into a destination for wonderful Italian food. Co-owners Giuseppe Vannucci & Tim Newton achieved national recognition from the Italian Chamber of Commerce with the “Marchio Ospitalità Italiana“ seal of quality award and won Gold for ‘Restaurant Of The Year’ at the South West England Tourism Excellence Awards.

Building on that success, this new restaurant, their second, Al Molo Dorchester, is traditional Italian cuisine and seafood Restaurant focus to bring fresh, locally caught fish to the forefront of the menu.

Situated in one of Dorchester’s oldest buildings, Judge Jeffreys on High West Street, one of the few surviving timber-framed buildings in Dorchester.

Using fresh, locally caught fish and produce, coupled with the finest Italian ingredients, the restaurant will pride itself on quality food in a venue which provides a unique historical setting.

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Annie

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious food from a varied menu. Welcoming and helpful staff. Happy atmosphere in a beautiful building.

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8 Course Tasting menu £68

Pho Bournemouth

4.7

4.7 (358)

£25 and under

Vietnamese

Bournemouth

About the restaurant

Healthy Vietnamese Street Food, we specialise in serving pho noodle soup, hearty curries, delicious chicken wings, sharing spring rolls, and much more besides...

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Ruban Paul

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

App easy to use Lots to choose from,all at a great price.The service was excellent and the staff were friendly. The food was delicious and plenty of it,have been a few times now and have recommended it to friends and family. Highly satisfied

Quay Inn, Wareham

4.6

4.6 (91)

£25 and under

British

Wareham

About the restaurant

The Quay Inn is set right on the the quay at Wareham overlooking the river Frome, and has been welcoming patrons since it was built in 1747.

In addition to a fantastic array of high-quality local ales, beers, and refreshments, we offer mouth-watering food menus featuring the unique Black Rock grill, along with a variety of traditional snacks and meals. Enjoy top-notch entertainment throughout the year and a warm welcome every day of the week.

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Hayley

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely pub, waterside location, parking available, staff friendly, food good.

Macready's

4.5

4.5 (23)

£26 to £40

British

Sherborne

About the restaurant

"The Sherborne is a reborn wonder. Once a grand house with a staircase mural by Sir James Thornhill, whose other works include the paintings on the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral, Sherborne House became so dilapidated that it was placed on the Heritage at Risk register. Now sensitively refurbished, it’s the town’s premier arts venue, with extensive galleries, an impressive events space and shop. The Sherborne also welcomes visitors to the popular Macready’s Restaurant and Bar, serving everything from light bites (from £12) to substantial main courses such as smoked ham hock with confit garlic and leek and pearl barley risotto (£22) and pan-fried gnocchi (£19.50), in an atmospheric and glamorous setting with attentive, unfussy service." As noted by Jon Woolcott in The 50 best museum cafes in the UK, The Guardian (15 April 2025)

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Dawn

Dined 2 days ago

What an absolutely charming place. The staff are excellent and the ambience is delightful. Food was delicious too.

The Crab at Bournemouth

4.4

4.4 (1665)

£26 to £40

Seafood

Bournemouth

About the restaurant

The Crab at Bournemouth is one of Dorset's finest, AA rated 2 rosette seafood restaurant.
Situated directly opposite the Bournemouth International Center and just moments from Bournemouth Pier.
Our passionate chefs create an array of delicious dishes sourced from fresh, local produce. Our contemporary surroundings have friendly and personable staff that will make you feel most welcome.
A lovely, relaxing atmosphere with an open balcony when weather permits.

A £5 per person deposit fee is required to make a restaurant booking to confirm and secure the reservation.

Dress Code of Smart Casual (No sportswear, fleeces, sliders, flip flops or beachwear) enforced from 5:30pm. You will be refused entry if not dressed in smart casual attire.

Children aged 8 and under may dine in the restaurant on tables booked with adults between 5:30pm-7:30pm, children's menu is also available. If you are more than 15 minutes late to a booking, there is a possibility your table my no longer be available.

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Gezar

Dined 1 day ago

Rang the restaurant direct was told no availability, looked on OpenTable and voila! Time slots available for our required time! If it wasn’t for this fact would have given 5 stars overall ! Food delicious and well presented. The Tempura prawns were sublime, very fresh snd very tasty, the Beef carpaccio was equally as delicious. For main course my wife chose the day catch Sea bass, a large and beautifully cooked fish from the grill. My seafood linguine was full of fresh prawns, mussels, baby squid and calamari, which, strangely was offered with Parmesan! No self- respecting Italian chef would offer seafood pasta with Parmesan! I naturally declined the Parmesan!! Overall, a lovely fresh seafood restaurant. Well worth the visit and do be put off by being told no availability, check OpenTable!

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4.4

4.4 (132)

£25 and under

British

Bournemouth

About the restaurant

Nestled in the coastal town of Bournemouth, The Ivy brings a taste of luxury to the local dining scene. Discover menus featuring modern British cuisine to brasserie classics and fantastic vegan and vegetarian dishes, with something for everyone to love. From breakfast through to dinner seven days a week, the restaurant offers a luxurious haven in a stunning and elegant setting.

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Karen

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful staff, couldn't help enough, really delectable food, felt REALLY full after just 2 courses. My Martini was to die for !! Family celebration of our son's good grades, so the perfect way to celebrate - he wants to decorate his future home like your establishment now!

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£20.95 Two-Course Heritage Menu

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Class of 2025 Graduation Menu

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Group Dining

The Restaurant at Knoll House

4.2

4.2 (487)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Swanage

About the restaurant

With a focus on fine Anglo-French food and a traditionally English atmosphere, our restaurant offers a selection of dishes prepared from the freshest ingredients. The dress code is smart casual, and you can join us for breakfast from 8-9:45am and dinner from 6-8:30pm.

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philip

Dined 5 days ago

We had lunch as a recce for relatives staying next month. Unable to find fault. Food was excellent. Staff were attentive and friendly. Definitely be visiting again.

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Experience

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