Restaurants in Dorset

Dorset restaurants are lucky to have such a plentiful supply of local produce on their doorstep. The county's rich pastures are perfect for lamb and beef, while estates are a great source of local game.The coast is also a vital asset and Dorset's ports provide abundant seafood for the all sorts of eating places. Poole, Weymouth, West Bay and Portland (famous for its crabs) all make a useful contribution.Two regional curiosities are making a comeback in the county - the once legendary Blue Vinney cheese and thrice-baked Dorset Knob biscuits.

Brace of Pheasants - Piddletrenthide Standing at the village crossroads close to Plush Brook, this beguiling old thatched inn was the result of a merger between two cottages and the village forge

Perry's Restaurant - Weymouth This converted Georgian townhouse overlooking the harbour has become a Weymouth institution over the years and it continues to pull in the crowds, whatever the season

The Green - Sherborne Michael Rust holds sway in the kitchen and delivers a concise repertoire of stylishly presented and attractive modern dishes based around sound local ingredients at this attractive neighbourhood restaurant

Marquis of Lorne Inn - Bridport Originally a sixteenth-century farmhouse, the Marquis Lorne stands in delightful Dorset countryside just a short drive from Bridport. It's a particular favourite when the sun shines, since it boasts a big garden with great views