217 Restaurants near Dorchester

We found 217 restaurants within 30 miles 30 miles of Dorchester

If you're a visitor or simply searching for an exceptional dining destination, this comprehensive list of restaurants in Dorchester is sure to assist you. Located just inland from the Dorset coast, surrounded by prized landscapes and designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this bustling county town offers more than breathtaking views, museum trips, and nature trails. It also has a diverse and exciting food scene highlighting flavours from South America, Morocco, and the shores of Sri Lanka. Whether you prefer traditional pubs, trendy cafes, or fine dining establishments this list of eateries in Dorchester covers every dining occasion. With ample choices spanning various budgets, cuisines and styles, finding the Dorchester restaurant that meets your requirements may feel overwhelming. Fortunately, our user-friendly filters on the left-hand side allow you to effortlessly refine your search and find the spot that suits you. So, why wait? Start exploring and secure your reservation today.

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Ventana Grand Café

Ventana Grand Café

Bournemouth, BH1 3AF
25.6 miles
The award winning 2-rosette Ventana Grand Café is a very large yet opulent venue which combines art deco luxury and contemporary style. Table service ... Find out more
10 Castle Street

10 Castle Street

Wimborne, BH21 5PZ
26.9 miles
10 Castle Street is a Grade II* listed country house with glorious formal gardens and ancient woodland. Everyone is welcome to enjoy various rooms on the gr ... Find out more
The Shave Cross Inn

The Shave Cross Inn

Bridport, DT6 6HW
17.7 miles
What we think
"The neatly thatched Shave Cross Inn was once a stop-off for medieval pilgrims, who apparently had their tonsures trimmed here as a mark of respect &nda ..." Read our full review
The Masons Arms

The Masons Arms

Yeovil, BA22 8TX
19.4 miles
We believe that a pub should always be a pub, not a restaurant and we, therefore, offer traditional favourites such as Ham, Egg and Chips (with a twist as w ... Find out more
The Stapleton Arms

The Stapleton Arms

Templecombe, SP8 5HS
21.8 miles
If you’re looking for a super-stylish pub in the pretty North Dorset village of Buckhorn Weston, you simply must stop by The Stapleton Arms. The chic ... Find out more
Restaurant at La Fosse

Restaurant at La Fosse

Verwood, BH21 5PR
26.9 miles
Offering traditional British dining with a modern twist, Restaurant at La Fosse is a cosy, intimate restaurant in picturesque Dorset. Headed by a dedicated ... Find out more
Shalims Balti House

Shalims Balti House

Weymouth, DT4 7DW
6.8 miles
Shalims Balti House is a national and regional award winning Indian restaurant. Come in and enjoy the best in Indian dining Weymouth has to offer. The mouth ... Find out more
Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Poole, BH15 1HJ
19.9 miles
Born in Calabria in Italy to a large family of four brothers, Nicola De Paula learnt from an early age the importance of food and has brought this love, ent ... Find out more
Cote Brasserie Dorchester

Cote Brasserie Dorchester

Dorchester, DT1 1HX
0.1 miles
Within Dorchester town centre, handily located by Brewery Square shopping centre and Dorchester South train station, Cote Brasserie Dorchester gives diners ... Find out more
The Real Greek Bournemouth

The Real Greek Bournemouth

Bournemouth, BH2 5DD
24.6 miles
The Real Greek does a grand job of reviving warm memories of holiday hospitality, although the food is better and more varied than your stereotypical touris ... Find out more
Seaside Boarding House

Seaside Boarding House

Burton Bradstock, DT6 4RB
12.4 miles
What we think
"More seaside chic than Bohemian chic, this thirties-style clapboard lodging in fashionable Burton Bradstock on the Jurassic Coast exudes savo ..." Read our full review
Clavell's Restaurant

Clavell's Restaurant

Kimmeridge, BH20 5PE
15.5 miles
Clavell’s Restaurant founded in 2008, is nestled in the charming picture box village of Kimmeridge on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset one mile inland fr ... Find out more
Bistro at Hotel du Vin Poole

Bistro at Hotel du Vin Poole

Poole, BH15 1JN
20.0 miles
At our bistro restaurant in Poole we thrive on great ingredients, inspired by French home-style cooking with robust earthy dishes, slow-cooked foods and Bri ... Find out more
The Bar at Russell Court Hotel

The Bar at Russell Court Hotel

Bournemouth, BH1 2EP
25.0 miles
We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to The Russell Court Hotel, Bournemouth. A warm inviting home away from home. Close to the Bournemou ... Find out more
The Wild Caper

The Wild Caper

Seaton, EX12 2LA
27.6 miles
We are a cosy Eatery, with a great atmosphere, serving tapas inspired by recipes from around the world.   We offer a large range of tapas i ... Find out more
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The country town of Dorset, and a popular tourist destination in its own right, Dorchester sees hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to its historic streets every year. It’s hardly surprising, it sits just north of Weymouth on the thoroughfare between Poole and Bridport. And, just a few miles to the south is Maiden Castle, an Iron Age hillfort which was one of the most powerful settlements in pre-Roman Britain. But the history of Dorchester itself is a Roman one, originally founded as a garrison before developing into a settlement named Durnovaria - which loosely translates as ‘place with fist-sized pebbles’. Dorchester is also the site of the notorious 17th-century ‘Bloody Assizes’ held in what is today the Antelope Hotel tea rooms.

As you’d expect, Dorchester is home to many museums and attractions, along with plenty of cafes and pubs where you can rest your museum-worn feet. Dorchester restaurants are varied, diverse, and ever-popular. From cosy pub pints by the fire to award-winning fine dining restaurants, town centre cafes and spots with stunning views of the River Frome there’s something for everyone. Once you’ve found the place for you, simply click ‘book now’ to find out more, and reserve your table.