The Oaks Highcliffe

4.4

8 Reviews

£26 to £40

Traditional French

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

A stone’s throw from one of the most beautiful stretches of beach and on the edge of both the idyllic New Forest and the seaside buzz of Bournemouth, The Oaks, Highcliffe really does offer the best of all worlds. With a showstopper terrace and garden, a characterful bar complete with log fire and an elegant and colourful conservatory dining area, we are your home from home. Renowned for serving fresh, seasonal food alongside perfectly poured pints, an expertly curated wine list and a delicious selection of cocktails, The Oaks really does have something for everyone. We can’t wait to welcome you! Best wishes from all at The Oaks x

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Location
The Oakes Highcliffe, 189 Lymington Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 5EA
Phone number
01425 283377
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Traditional French
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa

What 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

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8 Reviews

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Lumpet001
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A stunning first visit to The Oaks! The Cheese Soufflé is phenomenal. We dined on a Wednesday night so took advantage of the 2 steaks offer - absolutely perfect steak with great accompaniments and wine included. Winner. Lovely staff, super friendly and a gorgeous venue too. We will be back next time we visit the South Coast for sure!
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food as ever in a relaxed atmosphere. Service is always very good
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
3.0
Dined on 29 November 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Had to send chicken back as under cooked . Disappointed good staff though and gave us a free glass of wine . But my partner had to basically have her meal whilst I waited for mine to come back cooked.
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Crispin
Dorset1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 November 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stylishly designed restaurant with good food and excellent service .
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Happycustomers2
Dorset1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 November 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We very much enjoyed visiting The Oakes. We were able to enjoy a drink in in a comfortable seat in front of a wonderful log burner before moving over to the restaurant area for our meal. The food was excellent. The pork was the best I have ever eaten; moist and full of flavour. And I was very happy to follow up with a sticky toffee pudding. The whole setting was of a very high standard and the staff were friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend.
The Oaks HighcliffeResponded on 24 November 2023
We are delighted that you enjoyed your visit, had a chance to enjoy our real wood fire and sample some of our amazing dishes. I hope to welcome you again soon. Kind regards Adam Coffin The Oaks Highcliffe
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KRKR VIP
London157 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 October 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
All fine, excellent friendly and efficient service, thank you!
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JohnB
Dorset1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 October 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food, but a little pricy, £9 for three little cab & sweetcorn balls is expensive, £100 for the two of us, no alcohol just coffee to finish
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EveR
Hampshire3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 30 September 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We arrived early and sat in the courtyard for a drink. No cushions on hard chairs. We weren't called to our table and when we went in, there was quite a gap between order and arrival. Two sausages on a pile of mash and gravy, though delicious, for £15, I deemed expensive. A main course of 6 pieces of gnocchi in a mushroom sauce, we deemed unacceptably small. The creme brulee was thick and solid. Not the delightful dinning experience we had been hoping for.
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The Oaks Highcliffe is rated 4.4 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

The Oakes Highcliffe, 189 Lymington Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 5EA

Additional information

Phone number
01425 283377
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Traditional French
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa

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What 8 people are saying

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