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Booked 12 times today
Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Dog-friendly
Clavells is a traditional restaurant set in the heart of the Jurassic Coast. With our very own courtyard and garden, centrally located in the heart of the picturesque village of Kimmeridge.
We serve a wonderful choice of seasonal favourites and classic food dishes. Clavells should be your first port of call for a hearty Sunday roast, a three-course meal, or a sun-drenched cocktail on a glorious summer’s day.
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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
4.5Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value
Noise • Energetic
Diners' Choice Awards
Dorset
Best Service
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Great for brunch
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Gluten-free-friendly
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Healthy
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Great for outdoor dining
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Great for scenic views
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Vegetarian-friendly
Review summary
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Clavells Restaurant offers a delightful experience in a charming village setting, praised for its "really delicious food," "wonderful ambience," and "excellent friendly service." Known for its dog-friendly policy, diverse menu options, and welcoming atmosphere, Clavells is perfect for a relaxed meal after exploring nearby attractions. "Highly recommended!"
202 Reviews
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Nigel
Bath
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 4
The Sunday roast was one of the best ever experienced. Beautifully cooked, more than enough, and super desserts.
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Ann
Devon
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Lovely Sunday lunch, beautifully served, great value for money
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Emma
Dorset
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 3
Prebooked for a Sunday lunchtime. Welcomed on arrival on told what table. Took a bit of time to take a drinks order but quite busy. Ordered food with the drinks. We shared a huge portion of Whitebait had to ask for another dip as range out. Mum had the Lobster bisque which she enjoyed. I had the beetroot wellington which wasn't quite what I was expecting but very nice. Loads of veggies to accompany. Roast potatoes were lovely i has to stop at 2 very tempted to eat the 3rd!. No room for dessert. £65 with drinks we paid the service charge as nothing was to much trouble. Will return.
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Ann
Devon
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We were offered the full lunch menu and made our choice from this. Luckily when our order was taken, I confirmed that it was the "2 for the price of 1" offer. The waitress then left, and returned minutes later to confirm the "2 for the price of 1" menu was a different smaller condensed menu. This was a bit disappointing as the meal one of us had chosen was on the main menu. Anyway we reordered and the meal we had was delicious. I would suggest putting both menus on the table when guests arrive so they realise the offer is a smaller menu.
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Pamela
Hampshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 4 February 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Brilliant lunch at Clavells, food excellent very large portions which we couldn’t finish. Service great. Just a bit cold in the restaurant- had to keep my coat on.
Will come again though.
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Alice
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Clavells was welcoming, friendly and professional. The food was just excellent - extremely enjoyable, superbly cooked and presented and very tasty indeed. We loved it there and it's now our favourite place to eat in Purbeck.
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Christina
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We try to eat here every time we are in the area. Today we enjoyed Sunday Roast which was just perfect, high quality meat and veg cooked to perfection and great choice of desserts.
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Mark
VIP
London
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 2 January 2025
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 5
Ambience 4
Lobster bisque was good, rest of the food was average. We didn’t anticipate paying West End London prices for pub grub in the sticks.
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Sarah
Dorset
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent breakfast and great service as always!
We will be back!
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Lynn
Dorset
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Clavells never fails to impress. The food is always excellent . Local produce is used. The staff are very friendly and nothing is ever too much trouble.
Lovely relaxing atmosphere.
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Clavells Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 202 OpenTable diners.
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