Phone: +441202498900
Address: 4 Grove Rd, Bournemouth BH1 3AX, United Kingdom
City: Bournemouth
Menu Dishes: 35
Reviews: 3152
Website: http://www.arbor-restaurant.co.uk/
"Average dining experience for a fine dining restaurant. I visited Arbor restaurant along with other 6 work colleagues on a Tuesday evening when the restaurant was not busy at all. As soon as we stepped in, we were greeted by the lovely staff who have been amazing throughout the night. They provided a friendly customer service without the pretentious attitude you sometimes encounter in a fine dining establishment, contributing to a relaxed atmosphere. Arbor wants to be seen as environmentally friendly and sustainable restaurant, careful about their food miles (as they mention on their website), however, I was surprised to see that their dishes had mackerel caught on the Cornish coast (which is not so close to Bournemouth). In terms of the actual food, we all had different experiences. The char siu pork belly nibble I ordered was definitely not what I was expecting. I have eaten and cooked pork in a char siu style which usually involves a marinade made of red fermented tofu, Shaoxing wine and five spice powder among others. When cooked, this becomes very flavourful and slightly sticky on the outside, imagine a Cantonese version of the BBQ sauce. The pork belly was far from it, lacking the depth and balance of flavour associated with char siu dishes. My colleague’s asparagus risotto with poached duck egg was abysmal. The risotto was bland and watery. The duck egg was undercooked with some of the egg white still raw and the asparagus was bitter. She couldn’t eat it. Another colleague had the steamed bao buns with crispy oyster mushrooms which were a bit dry with all the sauce being on the outside of the buns rather than on the inside. Most dishes were nice but not amazing for what we were expecting from a fine dining restaurant like Arbor. There’s definitely room for improvement if they wish to live up to their website presentation."
Full menu - 35 options
All prices are estimates on menu.
Salads
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with creamy Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled chicken served on crisp romaine with Caesar dressing, croutons, and shaved parmesan.
Dessert
Cheesecake
A rich, creamy dessert with a smooth texture and graham cracker crust, often topped with fruits or a sweet glaze.
Blueberry Pie
A delightful blend of fresh blueberries enveloped in a flaky, golden crust, perfect for a sweet indulgence.
Salted Caramel
A sweet and savory treat with rich caramel infused with a hint of sea salt, offering a perfect balance of flavors.
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Featured Items
Hot Dishes
Sandwich Menu
Rice
Risotto
Creamy Arborio rice cooked to perfection, with a rich blend of Parmesan and fresh seasonal vegetables.
Appetizer
Bar Snacks
Pork
Schnitzel
Cordon Bleu
Breaded chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese, served with a creamy sauce.
Entrées
Taste Plates - Starters
Indian
Chicken Curry
Tender chicken simmered in a rich, spiced curry sauce with aromatic herbs and a touch of coconut milk.
All Day Menu
Fish Dishes
Fish Of The Day
Freshly caught fish seasoned and grilled to perfection, served with a side of seasonal vegetables.
Brunch
Soups
Soup Of The Day
A comforting bowl of homemade soup, featuring fresh seasonal ingredients and aromatic herbs; flavors change daily.
Vegetarian
Parmesan Asparagus
Grilled asparagus spears topped with savory melted Parmesan cheese.
Champagne Breakfast
Organic Breads & Pastries
Starters
Mains
Dessert Wine, Port Or Dessert Cocktail
Émile
Cordon bleu menu aka small portions but beautifully presented.
Address
Reviews
Charles
excellent food, delicious and well presented. great service, very professional, friendly and fast! I am back.
Stanton
everything is amazing, the personal, the place and the eating. I had an unpredictable tomaten chutney with baked camambere as an appetizer, and the cheesecake was f¥ delicious. the prices are very fair.
Daniela
We ate here a few years ago with friends and we all loved. My wife and I are breakfast here this morning and we both enjoyed even more. The staff are very friendly, the service is excellent and food is amazing. View menu
Sophie
had the breakfast here a few times as part of the hotel stay and they were well prepared to order made, personal were attentive. the food was tasty and the bread/toast was great (if asked what they served) I would recommend it.
Jacopo
where do we start? elliott was amazing from beginning to end. extremely professional, friendly and had great recommendations! eating was crazy. wonderful with well balanced aromas. amazing ambiente. would recommend 100%. wish they have made a tasting menu
Layla
we went to januar on Sunday night. there were very few diners. the personal was attentive and friendly. we thought the menu was very limited with little choice. because there were few people, there was very little atmosphere, but should have taken this into account in the booking. View menu
Stéphane
We had the 7 course Christmas Day Feast and it was superb that every plate returned to the kitchen empty! We were so impressed with the quality, flavour and thought gone into the creation of each dish, it was a definite fine dining experience. Amazing use of locally sourced ingredients and drinks. The staff were professional, friendly and wonderful at service, the atmosphere festive (just the right amount) and the place is spotlessly clean in a beautiful building. One thing is for certain, The Arbor is on our radar for a return visit!
Stacey
what a fantastic sound. the menu selection was just the right amount, all sounded amazing, and we were not disappointed. I started with the crab, my man had the sea bream ceviche, and daughter of the baby veg salat wow, what a great start. then the nets we chose were duck, rack of lamb and pork fillet. the combinations of taste, taste and texture were perfect, everything was perfectly married to each other. we chose toffee apple mille feuille, salted caramel tea and the strawberry white chocolate cheesecake. I can only say that the salted caramel, now I died and went into the sky, it was simply the best. the service, the presentation, relaxed atmosphere they were all simply perfect. fine eat...
Italo
Average dining experience for a fine dining restaurant. I visited Arbor restaurant along with other 6 work colleagues on a Tuesday evening when the restaurant was not busy at all. As soon as we stepped in, we were greeted by the lovely staff who have been amazing throughout the night. They provided a friendly customer service without the pretentious attitude you sometimes encounter in a fine dining establishment, contributing to a relaxed atmosphere. Arbor wants to be seen as environmentally friendly and sustainable restaurant, careful about their food miles (as they mention on their website), however, I was surprised to see that their dishes had mackerel caught on the Cornish coast (which i... View menu
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Bars Discover our selection of expertly crafted cocktails, refreshing beers, and our curated list of fine wines. Perfect for unwinding with friends or pairing with your favorite dishes from our menu. Cheers!
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British Traditional and hearty, the British menu offers comfort classics like fish and chips, succulent roasts, and savory pies. Rediscover familiar favorites, lovingly crafted with timeless recipes and fresh, local ingredients. View menu
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Seafood Dive into the freshest catches of the sea with our seafood selection, featuring exquisite dishes prepared with high-quality fish and shellfish. Savor the flavors of the ocean in every bite!
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