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Rockfish Poole Seafood Restaurant

4.6
·491k reviews·,

Award-winning seafood restaurant on Poole Quay, serving the freshest sustainably caught fish from their own boat.

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Rockfish Poole  ( Summer 2019)

Rockfish Poole Seafood Restaurant

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Must-see attractions

Award-winning seafood restaurant on Poole Quay, serving the freshest sustainably caught fish from their own boat.

4.6
(491k reviews)

"Rockfish restaurant is an exceptional dining experience; the food was absolutely delicious and the staff was very friendly."

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Inquire about daily catches and specials for a unique and personalized dining experience.

Book in Advance

It's a popular spot, especially on weekends and weekdays at lunchtime. Booking ahead is recommended.

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Quick Facts

Open·Closes 9PM

Cuisine

Seafood

Price

Mid-range

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Freshly Caught Seafood

Freshly Caught Seafood

Enjoy incredibly fresh, sustainably caught seafood sourced daily from their own boat or local fisheries.

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Iconic Fish and Chips

Iconic Fish and Chips

Indulge in classic fish and chips featuring line-caught Icelandic haddock or Brixham hake.

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Beautiful Harbourside Location

Beautiful Harbourside Location

Dine in a stunning old pottery building overlooking Poole Quay with a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.

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Ask About Daily Catches

Inquire about daily catches and specials for a unique and personalized dining experience.

Book in Advance

It's a popular spot, especially on weekends and weekdays at lunchtime. Booking ahead is recommended.

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Enjoy Unlimited Fries

Don't miss out on the 'unlimited chips' offer, which can be reordered as much as you like.

Dog-Friendly Dining

Bring your furry friends along! The restaurant is very dog-friendly and even offers them a treat.

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Ask About Daily Catches

Inquire about daily catches and specials for a unique and personalized dining experience.

Book in Advance

It's a popular spot, especially on weekends and weekdays at lunchtime. Booking ahead is recommended.

Enjoy Unlimited Fries

Don't miss out on the 'unlimited chips' offer, which can be reordered as much as you like.

Dog-Friendly Dining

Bring your furry friends along! The restaurant is very dog-friendly and even offers them a treat.

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

Rockfish Poole offers a delightful seafood experience with a strong emphasis on fresh, sustainably sourced catches. Diners frequently praise the delicious food, particularly the fish and chips and daily specials, as well as the friendly and knowledgeable staff. While the atmosphere and quayside location are generally well-loved, some reviews mention occasional delays in food service.

"Rockfish restaurant is an exceptional dining experience. The food was absolutely delicious, truly a treat for the taste buds. The staff was very friendly and attentive, making us feel welcomed from the moment we arrived. Special thanks to server Anette, who went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed the last 6 oysters available — her kindness and extra effort made our evening even more special. Despite arriving late in the evening, we were pleased to find that we could still get a table, which speaks to their accommodating nature. Highly recommend this place for a memorable dinner!"

Guoda Judickaitė

"Super fish restaurant on Poole Quay front. Restricted but ample menu complimented with daily specials caught that day. Good atmosphere with excellent friendly and helpful front of house staff. Limited wine, but again sufficient choice. Tempura prawn and veg starters were delicious. Daily special of halibut was outstanding - cooked in gorgeous garlic butter. With chips (as much as you want to order and reorder). BUT... the first portion remained unfinished. Why? For the first time ever... They completely devalued the absolutely gorgeous halibut. Chips were fine.. But.. Wow.. The fish. Only non fish main was also chosen - chicken milanese. Again, beautifully cooked and really tasty.
Limited dessert menu, but not primary purpose of first visit. Decided to go with knickerbocker glory.. See photo. Delish 😊. A super overall first experience of this venue. Would HIGHLY recommend a visit. Recommend booking in advance, as it clearly is a popular venue. Public car parking is 5 minute walk away. Will definitely add this to my must go again restaurants in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area. Thankyou to all the staff for a lovely dining experience."

Kevin B (oioisavloy)

"Set along the harbourside in Poole, Rockfish delivers on brand values & the ethos of serving fresh day boat caught fish from Brixham!
Staff are scripted to explain the types of fish & seafood available, & how each dish is served, but they could improve on being more attentive.
The restaurant has nice inside seating, & a few outdoor tables, great if the sun is shinning!
We opted for the whole seabass, which is served off the grill, along with 2 sides; a nicely dressed salad & unlimited fries!
The 'meaty' Seabass was flavoursome, & cooked well, if anything I felt ever so slightly over. It was sat in a delicious garlicky butter, & for me, this could have been swimming in it, it was so good! It was a great 'social' dish & was perfect with the chips! however, we did order extra, 'unlimited' was offered; but sadly they took ages to arrive (a fryer issue!?) and we ended up eating them after we finished the fish!
The wine list was good, & without starters, a shared main & no desert, the bill came to just over £100, which wasn't bad for the size & quality of the Bass!
Overall a good place if you appreciate fish, but I feel service could have been better & the delay's was a bit disappointing."

Vicky “Vikster!” P

What People Like

Exceptional freshness of seafood
Friendly and attentive staff
Great atmosphere and location

What People Dislike

Occasional slow service
Limited wine selection

Frequently Asked Questions

Rockfish prides itself on serving incredibly fresh, sustainably caught seafood, often sourced daily from their own boat, The Rockfisher, or local MSC-certified fisheries.

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Yes, fish and chips are a guaranteed menu item, with options including line-caught Icelandic haddock or Brixham hake.

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Yes, Rockfish Poole is very dog-friendly and welcomes dogs in the main restaurant. They even offer a treat for your canine companion.

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It is highly recommended to book a table in advance, as the restaurant is very popular and can get busy, even on weekday lunchtimes.

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Diners can enjoy bottomless fries (chips) with their meals, which can be reordered as many times as you like.

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Rockfish Poole is situated on the picturesque Poole Quay, in the historic old pottery building.

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Yes, the menu changes depending on what has been caught that day, reflecting the freshest available seafood.

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The Poole outpost of the Rockfish collection of seafood eateries is a must-visit for those in search of a sustainable fishy feast. Daily changing menus at the quayside restaurant reflect what’s been caught in Brixham that morning, or what’s available from local MSC-certified fisheries. However, fish and chips are always guaranteed on the line-up, with diners able to pick between line-caught Icelandic haddock or Brixham hake.

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Continuing on the seafood theme, Rockfish Poole is situated down on the Quay in the old Poole Pottery building, now home to RNLI headquarters. Their spacious restaurant with soaring vaulted ceilings is complemented by an open kitchen where fresh fish is cooked to order in front of you. The restaurant menu changes depending on what has been caught that day, by the restaurant’s own boat, The Rockfisher.

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Rockfish Poole is set in the beautiful old pottery building in Poole Quay overlooking the Sunseeker yard and ferry terminal. They have a large dining room with high, vaulted ceilings, a bar and an open kitchen from which they serve fresh seafood daily from 12 noon until 9:30pm. You can enjoy freshly caught sole, bream, mackerel, monkfish and pollack amongst other fish species on their local fish menu.

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The wonderful historic pottery building on Poole Quay, a boat haven overlooking the water, houses Rockfish Poole. The seafood restaurant features a large dining room with vaulted ceilings, a bar, and an open kitchen where fresh, sustainably caught fish is served. Local fish caught that day can be grilled to order on the chargrill or crisp-fried and served with bottomless fries or salad.

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Perched on the picturesque Poole Quay, Rockfish is a seafood lover’s paradise. Step inside this charming restaurant and be greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere that sets the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. With its focus on sustainable sourcing, Rockfish prides itself on serving up the freshest seafood available.

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Rockfish Poole is located right on Poole Quay, with fantastic views across the water. They are very dog-friendly, with dogs welcome in the main restaurant. They specialise in serving delicious, sustainable local seafood with a menu full of seasonal dishes, plus daily specials based on the day’s haul from local fishermen.

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Mitch Tonks set up his first seafood restaurant, Rockfish, in Dartmouth, and he has now come to Poole. They use great-tasting local fish cooked expertly and simply. Set in the beautiful old pottery building, they serve freshly caught sole, bream, mackerel, monkfish, and pollack, as well as traditional fish and chips.

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The seafood restaurant on Poole Quay has a spacious dining room with high, vaulted ceilings, a bar and an open kitchen. Serving fresh, sustainably caught seafood, you can enjoy local fish landed that day cooked to order. The restaurant even has its own boat which catches fish for the restaurant each day.

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Set in the historic old pottery building on the quayside, just along from the Lifeboat Museum, Rockfish is a seafood lover’s dream. While the menu features a variety of fresh seafood dishes, its fish and chips are a standout. Locally landed fish is cooked to order and served with unlimited chips.

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Rockfish is a small chain of coast town restaurants run by Mitch Tonks. The Poole restaurant is located in an old Purbeck Pottery building and serves local seafood, eat in or takeaway.

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