La Roche

Perched on the edge of Poole harbour with uninterrupted views across the bay, this glass-fronted dining room provides a stylish backdrop for a showcase of local fish and seafood. Quality ingredients and contemporary flavours are expertly matched without too much elaboration, as in grilled lobster with snail butter or a spiced Dover sole. A bright, attractive brasserie – Sands, next door – serves a simpler menu in livelier surroundings. Both are popular, so book well ahead.