The Lyme Bay Cafe and Bar in West Dorset

Excellent service, food and lovely location. Highly recommend.

Really rude and poor customer service. Went in for a bite to eat today, asked if they had room for two people and were told bluntly ‘no I don’t’. We thought the guy was joking as seats at the window and end of a table feee. Bloke just walked off and left us standing there. No option of waiting for a table, nothing. Safe to say we won’t be going back

We returned to Lyme Regis and had breakfast here again. We decided to have dinner here too and we were not disappointed. The food is delicious and we absolutely love it in here.

Great place to meet and enjoy good food and drinks Merry Christmas to you all

We called in for breakfast on a blustery December Sunday morning. The staff were friendly, cheerful and accommodating (unlike me on a Sunday!). Breakfast was excellent, and all from local suppliers. A couple of minor substitutions were no problem. I'd definitely go back and see what else that have on offer.

We visited the downstairs cellar bar with great atmosphere with mixologist offering a number of unique house cocktails plus an offer to mix up anything else we fancied. We will definitely be back!

Great little spot on the quay, great food with a breakfast lunch and dinner selection, great coffee, great Beer, the staff very efficient and friendly. We had the specials which was a generous sourdough steak grilled sandwich which came with an attractive salad and authentic fries. Delish.

I’m surprised this place rates at time of writing as only 4.3. It is a straight 5/5 for me and my wife and kids. Perfect food for a slightly chilly November day. Views of the sea area bonus even in this grey climate. Burgers and fish and chips finished off and happy folks all around. Perfect

Nice spot for some cider, a chai latte or a good local beer.

Nestled right by the sea, The Lyme Bay has mastered the art of combining incredible food with an unforgettable atmosphere. The vibe is warm, relaxed, and inviting. The staff is not only friendly but incredibly attentive - striking the perfect balance of being present without hovering. The outdoor terrace boasts an unobstructed view of the sea. Space heaters and a cozy wood fire pit add to the experience. The Lyme Bay goes above and beyond with thoughtful touches like blankets and hot water bottles, so even a chilly day or evening can be enjoyed in comfort. The music, a well-curated mix that suits the setting, just adds to the overall great vibe. The menu caters to all, with fantastic vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Their gluten-free fish and chips and in-house-made fish fingers never disappoint, and dietary restrictions don’t mean compromising on quality or flavor. Each dish is crafted with care, and you simply can’t go wrong, no matter what you choose. Whether you’re wanting a leisurely breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a drink by the fire, The Lyme Bay will leave you planning your next visit before you’ve even finished your meal.

Large party with a pre booking but reminded of the 2 hours sitting on arrival which always irks me. Service was quick and easy and food took about 20 mins to arrive. We had two Plant burgers which were not very warm, 3 fish finger sandwiches, a smash burger and steak sandwich. Fish fingers are goujons and quite chunky, nice fish but in a door step of sourdough which made them a challenge. Smash burger was very good. Drinks all good but my pint of Gem (ale) was initially heard as ‘pint of gin’ which would have been interesting! Overall it was ok, nothing special and service not included so need to add at the end. For the FF sandwich my advice to Lyme Bay would be to use a brioche bun instead of sourdough (your welcome)

Visited on our holiday, a really nice and clean place. Outstanding food and views 👍⭐

Extremely friendly, accommodating for one of our guests with disability. Best burger I’ve had all year!

Quite a nice interior but not impressed with friendliness of front of house. It states it’s a bar but seems they prefer diners. Drinks prices on a par with London. Over £15 for a pint and 175ml wine! Would not be my 1st choice of venue.

On a damp and gloomy Monday, we walked into a bright and friendly venue. We were welcomed with a warm smile and great service, followed by delicious food and coffee. The burger was perfect, so tasty. Superb!

We pop into the Lyme Bay each time we visit Lyme Regis, last time for the weekend just gone. A great breakfast, coupled with great service and a lovely sea view.

The best place for delicious fresh fish, friendly service and amazing views. We ate here several times because it was so good!!

Food at the Lyme Bay is great, nice place to sit and eat and they have recently added a large covered area on the patio out the back with sea views which is very nice to sit under. Service was a bit slow when we visited but this may have been a bit of an off day as they were quite busy.

Seated a walk in table for 5 on a Sunday so we were lucky to get a table. Staff were friendly and we were served quickly. Menu looked good we all ordered food for lunch. Couldn't fault the quality of the food however some of portions sizes need to be reviewed. Ordered the haddock burger of the specials £16 and someone else ordered the fish finger sandwich £13. Whilst I couldn't fault the taste and quality. The fish finger sandwich was by far the better meal its a huge sandwich there was more fish in the sandwich which also had chips and side salad compared to the haddock burger with just chips. So I was a little disappointed in this as I paid a premium for a special and I should have gone for the cheaper alternative. No complaints with the linguine or the smash burger all very happy with the food.

Quick friendly service and amazing fish & chips

I had the beetroot hummus salad. It was really very tasty. The vegan feta was super creamy, it was the best I've eaten so far. According to my taste, a little salt could have been added. Otherwise really very good. Very friendly staff and nice restaurant. I can definitely recommend it.

We had a great experience here. The service was fantastic, the food was great and the atmosphere was lovely.

Absolutely lovely breakfast stop! Sit outside for the most beautiful views!

Called in for brunch. Service was quick and friendly. Food was delicious. Decor was beautiful. Seafront views.

Stupidly I didn’t book a table for 8 of us to dine yesterday evening in Lyme Regis. Whilst other restaurants laughed at me when I asked for a table, The Lyme Bay welcomed us in despite them also being busy. Delicious food, great atmosphere, friendly and accommodating service.

Great food and service at very reasonable prices

It's been a long time since I've been to Lyme Regis and no only did I have a lovely day by the beach it was ended with a very delicious meal. The staff were absolutely brilliant and extremely friendly. I'll definitely be coming back here again.

Great breakfast, 3 full English and 1 poached egg. Lovely sitting out on the decking with the beautiful sea view. Blankets are available if it’s a bit chilly! Great service.

Great food and a wonderful atmosphere. I had the Frutti di Mare, which was delicious, there are also staples such as burgers on the menu, which looked good as they were being carried to other tables.

We popped in just before lunch commenced and had coffees followed by sandwiches after 12. Staff were lovely, food high quality and reasonably priced.

Staff really friendly and the location is great! £28 for a hake that was a smaller than a salmon fillet from a supermarket (attached). We complained and were told it’s an expensive fish and that’s how it comes. Would I like a free drink as a gesture of goodwill ? I declined. Fair enough if the dish was priced accordingly.. £28? The four mouthfuls were tasty however.. think goodness for the chips side.

I just had the most delicious generously portioned seafood linguine! Wonderful setting by the seafront, really professional and friendly staff, eager to please, with great food and prompt service even though they were pretty busy. Would definitely recommend.

Really lovely restaurant by the sea. Great vegan options. Staff very attentive and friendly.

Went here for last orders for evening cocktails. Super friendly staff, kindly told us to take our time even though we cheekily arrived 10 mins before last orders. Beautiful sea view. Next time we'll come for food too!

Highly rate this place! The service, the food, the sea views - all 10/10! Best toasties! 👌

We had a fabulous breakfast here served up with very friendly service and a beautiful view! Mimosa to share is perfect breakfast item on holiday to start with. Definitely worth a visit

One of our favourite places in the UK to go for top quality gastro-pub food and beer with an amazing view and great atmosphere. Service is always top notch and they are dog friendly. Will be back before you know it!

Popped in thinking we would have coffee and cake. Saw the specials board with fresh mackerel and decided to have lunch instead. Really glad we did! Mackerel was delicious, chips and salad were fab too.we ate inside but still had a good view of the sea.

Great location with sea views and covered outside area. Service was a little slow at times but not an issue for us as we were on holiday. Good quality food. We ate here several times and the dishes were consistently good.

Not often that a place exceeds it's Google reviews, but the Lyme Bay certainly did.

I came to visit for a quick lunch and was happy with the service and the speed in which I was served brilliant, I ordered the roasted cherry tomato dish on sourdough and burrata but sadly when it arrived I was served mozzarella instead of burrata with my dish which is pretty disappointing as burrata and mozzarella are very different. Yh food was lovely and drink too but just wished the menu was written accurately or was told if it had been replaced due to shortage or something of that manner Will come again but will be careful about what I order Thankyou

Just eaten at lyme bay excellent service and fantastic food very acomadting

The Lyme Bay has a lovely outside dining area, perfect after a hot day on the beach. Quite upmarket with excellent staff, would highly recommend. We just had a couple of drinks there but the food coming out looked of very good quality . And the ambience whilst overlooking the bay was delightful .

Great place to eat breakfast overlooking the sea. French toast was delicious. Excellent service.

Lyme Bay was a favorite when visiting Lyme Regis. Located right in Town Centre with both outdoor and indoor seating. Outdoor seating provided beautiful views of the coast, blankets if needed and outdoor heaters for colder months. The indoor was nicely done and dog friendly. The atmosphere was quiet and casual. We had dinner there twice and both meals were fantastically prepared. Highly recommend!

Absolutely lovely. Food never came out to quick was a lovely evening highly recommend eating here. Good customer service.

We ate here on our first night in Lyme. This place has a lovely setting overlooking the bay with lots of outdoor seating for nice evenings. There was a good selection of food which included gluten free options. I opted for the gf fish and chips and hubby went for their burger. Both dishes were tasty, but nothing special. Portion sizes weren’t on the generous side for the price paid - my fish and chips was £18. Service was good at the start, but then became very sparse as (I assume) more people needed serving inside. We eventually went inside to pay as no-one was coming out to see if dessert menus were needed. Not sure why the loos are painted completely black with poor lighting - not a nice experience going to the toilet here. Nice location, but don’t think it’s worth the price paid.

We enjoyed a great morning visit today. A warm welcome, great service,a table outside on the sunny terrace ( with brilliant views of the Bay) and freshly prepared breakfasts. Our food was smashing, along with great coffee too. We intend to visit again later this week. Thank you to the team.

Didn’t do the pancakes they advertised. Wouldn’t cook scrambled eggs for someone with food issues. Roll of the eyes when I asked if they did smoothies. Everything was a problem. Food ok. Their response says it all. I really wasnt rude. I was however disappointed at my poor choice of ‘restaurant’.

Delicious meal, lovely setting overlooking the sea, really good friendly service, highly recommend.

Banana Blossom is now my new fave thanks to this place. Only thing is, I should have brought a jumper for sitting outside. The staff here are also some of the friendliest I have met in a long time.

Really great food, great service and a beautiful view.

Nice and friendly staff, top quality coffee (although the coffee in Lyme is all good) and fabulous view from the terrace

Staff are superb Food is excellent Waiting time low Views are beautiful ... expensive, but to be fair the place is very popular, and we look fwd to going again

Such tasty food, lovely decor 😍

Great service, lovely meal. Highly recommend.

Very nice spot with outdoor and indoor seating. Very close to a car park and separate disabled parking, and also free motorcycle parking alongside. Varied menu for meals and snacks, wide selection of drinks. Good service, friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. The key is the location, an elevated position overlooking Lyme Bay with the best views from the outdoor courtyard type seating. Top spot in a busy resort on the jurassic coast. Top Spot.

Pet friendly restaurant with a relaxed pub like environment. We booked a table outside close to sunset and were lucky enough to see a beautiful sunset with delicious food. I would highly recommend The Lyme Bay for anyone wanting to enjoy good weather with good food.

Whenever we visit Lyme Regis this is always our go to place for lunch, service is outstanding, very warm friendly and nothing is too much trouble. The food is amazing and plentiful with great choice. Highly recommend here and sea views spectacular.

Excellent spot for breakfast. Good coffee and both the meat and vegan full English options were great. The "proper" baked beans are smokey and delicious. Friendly, helpful staff.

We visited with our british friend. We really appreciated the fish and chips (gluten free option available) and a nice pint of beer (gluten free option available). It was a bit chilly outside, but the cafe provided some hot water bags and a few blankets. All in all a lovely lunch and a nice walk by the sea.

Fantastic mussels and great cocktails downstairs! Brilliant service and an excellent setting with a view of Lyme Bay. We enjoyed it so much that we came back again after two days!

The Lyme Bay a declining restaurant in a declining town. On entering we were frowned upon by the chef, behind the bar in his whites, changing beer at a pump, not the friendliest welcome in the world, he obviously is a chef behind the scene for a reason as greetings is not on the top of his menu. What is on the menu, or the one outside is seagull sh!t, a few days old and caked on, more of it covers the windows looking out, to what should’ve been a great view of the sea. Perhaps the staff might realise that an eatery covered in seagull sh!t is not the most appetising of places. So we decided on just some tea, and when ‘front of house fella’ appears he also frowns when we just ordered tea, telling us that we may have to move in his half full restaurant as more deserving customers may arrive, which he would then award them our table looking out at the beautiful seagull sh!t infested view. 'Yes sure' we replied, thinking it was THE most unfriendly greeting in any restaurant in recent years. Looking more closely around 'The Lyme Bay' it becomes startling clear how dirty the place is, filthy in fact. On the bar an ancient tub of pickled gherkins, grey and insipid, bordering on rotten, were they for real, or is the whole place decaying? However, tea was adequate, if you don't mind it served as hot water and DIY teabag, prices reflective of surroundings. The young waitress friendly and helpful, the only redeeming feature of 'The Lyme Bay'. Shame as the location demands a far better place than this.

Lovely setting with views out to the water. The food was ok, nothing special, maybe we chose the wrong things. Initially the service is good, then you don't see anyone again until the food arrives.. which is quite slow.

Literally the best burger I’ve ever had! Ever! Lovely team who were really friendly, great venue over looking the sea and did I mention the burger!!

We were on a coach trip from Holsworthy and wanted a light lunch We chose the smoked haddock in cheese sauce with sour dough bread My companion chose a latte and l had an apple cider flavoured with Elderflower, which was very refreshing.

The staff and the atmosphere at the Lyme Bay was great. Staff made real effort to make us feel welcome and to make sure we had everything we needed. Breakfast menu was limited but quality of food was great. Eggs Benedict are especially great. The only thing to mention that wasn’t great was the price. £40 for breakfast for two is a lot. If you get over this, the rest is great.

I’ve raved about this place before so need to refresh that enthusiasm I have for almost every aspect of this location and the eatery that has become our ‘go to’ choice when in Lyme. ‘Light lunch’ choices abound with simple - almost coincidental - dietary requirements catered for. Much to be said for the location and sea view terrace which also provided weather protection from the elements during these changeable April days. Friendly, warm and accommodating unhurried service. Notable too that the billing does NOT take for granted inclusion of a service charge - which we were only too pleased to ‘tip’ as gratuity for a very pleasurable visit. Top tip for the finger finger sandwich - simply delicious

The best hot chocolate in Britain.

Great mussels & cocktails. Tried the Thai Mussels which were super tasty. Happy, friendly service. A lovely start to our trip in Lyme Regis. Will be back.

Love the place, very good service, little high the prices. The place is cool with a terrace next to the sea. Worth going for breakfast

I recommend this cafe, Restaurant to go to when you’re in town because the Smash House Burger was amazing deliciously juicy and the service was great

Great service, atmosphere and food. Beer was cold, food was hot and tasty. Recommended.

Walked in on a Friday night expecting to be turned away but instead offered a table under cover outside or at the bar. The bar was the best option. The service was superb, very attentive staff and lovely menu. Great moules frites, succulent ribeye and you know its a good burger when your child's eyes roll to the back of her head! The orange made great Old Fashioneds! Thanks for a lovely night. Can't wait to come back.

First time visiting this cafe and we cannot fault it. The service was amazing and the food was incredible! Every staff member made us feel welcome. We had the haddock and chips with minted peas and homemade tartare sauce. Delicious! Also, a huge bonus is that they are super dog friendly. We cannot wait to visit again!

Great food - best breakfast in Lyme! Stunning views from the terrace and friendly and helpful staff. Excellent for evening meals as well

Absolutely delicious fish and chips today and by far the best I've had for ages. Would definitely recommend. Very friendly and welcoming staff.

Great food and good service. The moules mariniere was outstanding. Really fat mussels in a lovely creamy sauce. Excellent service with a smile. Thank you .

Lovely food, friendly staff and a fantastic view. Will definitely return next time we’re in Lyme Regis.

Unfortunately we found the owner on the phone so unbelievably unhelpful. We then hoped it was a one off, so visited to see what the options on. We found the member of staff to be clipped, rude and not at all helpful. We have a coeliac in our party and despite all the amazing reviews we wanted to give it a go. Deeply, deeply disappointing!

Great place, great food, choice of in or outside eating.. Lovely lunch out. Good value too. Staff all wonderful. Thank you.

Great caramel latte at a very competitive price, the customer service was also superb. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Lyme Regis who fancies a warm coffee on those chillier days ☕️

An amazing place in Lyme Regis, offering fantastic dishes, daily specials and cocktail happy hours both in the restaurant and in the cocktail lounge downstairs. The staff are so friendly and welcoming! The moules mariniere were delicious (and the Guinness and bacon alternative to mariniere sauce smelled amazing). Highly recommend the steak special and the sly mai tai cocktail, though this is one of those places you go to and its difficult to choose what to have because everything looks and smells so amazing! Would go back to Lyme Regis just to visit this place again!

Absolutely brilliant. Completely gluten free fish and chips for all. Located on the seafront and a very special restaurant for the ‘tricky to please’ diners when it comes to gluten. A fabulous way to spend first times. Thanks for a fab afternoon away from the city to the The Lyme Bay and especially thanks to Magenta. : )

Not a bad place & a great location. However, unbelievably, although they offer various eggs on their breakfast menu, they can’t do scrambled eggs! I had just a coffee instead…the cup had a chip on its rim 🙄

As locals, we are regular visitors to The Lyme Bay Cafe, and that’s because it’s simply the best in town, serving the best coffees, fabulous breakfasts and amazing lunches. Staff are always so helpful, super friendly and never without that welcoming smile. We visited for breakfast on Mother’s Day, it was uber busy and yet still as enjoyable as ever with the same consistent level of service and quality that Lyme Bay do so very well.

Such a wonderful experience. Fresh catch of the day, great ambience, and lovely, lovely service. Most definitely a gem of Lyme Regis.

My first time in Lyme Regis, and I can only say that after visiting the Lyme Bay it won’t be my last. The food was fantastic. Cocktails equally so. The staff were attentive and charming. The whole experience was incredible value for money, if I had any feedback for the Lyme Bay it would be you are underselling yourselves. You could easily charge a far greater price for the service you offer. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

I ordered the Cuban toasted sandwich on gluten free toast. It was simply the best gluten free sandwich I have EVER eaten. The gluten free bread was so lovely I asked our waiter if they had baked it themselves. They hadn’t but said that their supplier has particularly good gluten free goods. The chips were fab too. We had excellent and cheery service.

What a lovely vibe! We decided to go ‘outside’ for the view and we’re sat relatively cozily for a miserable day, with the sides of the outer cover down. We were offered hot water bottles and blankets, which was a nice touch. Our toasted sandwiches were delicious, very filling and certainly a cut above your ‘average’ toastie. The chips were really special too, crispy and hot, probably lethal, but worth it. It was our last meal out, of our holiday and really was much more of a treat than we were expecting. Thank you!

Staying in Lyme Regis for a couple of nights whilst logging some miles of the SW coastal path. Saw the Lyme Bay on my arrival - it looked so cosy and welcoming so booked for the following night. A truly wonderful experience - super relaxed and friendly atmosphere and the food (Thai gurnard from the specials board) was absolutely divine - I will be dreaming of it for a long time to come! Will definitely be looking for an excuse to return.

Very busy today but still got a table and had a wonderful lunch. Service was brilliant, as always, and the food was to its usual high standard. Best place to eat by the seaside by far.

We don't know Lyme Regis and we were stuck for somewhere for lunch on a really wet day. This place came up trumps - lovely soup, excellent toastie with salad and loads of classy fries. good tea and coffee, excellent service, and very good value (just over £20). We were very impressed, and dried out nicely.

Honesty can’t rate this place highly enough - our second visit in the last twelve months today upon which we found the haddock smokie to be an outstanding choice within the very varied and enticing menu, simply delicious - and enjoyed on the outside terrace...

Brilliant little restaurant which never disappoints. 😀

Great coffee stop near the centre & beach. Plenty of atmosphere & style.

Unrivalled hospitality. We were sat outside under the covered verandah waiting for a table to come free (we hadn't booked) and as it was a but chilly we were given hot water bottles. Once we got inside the food and service were fantastic. Will definitely go back, but will book next time!

Rude, abrupt and arrogant reception shouted across the restaurant as we went in to get coffee. A place these locals will never try to visit again!

The food can range from excellent to average and it seems to be seasonal and due to change in the chef. Apart from that the restaurant has a good atmosphere but could do with a good lick of paint.

Great place for coffee and cake, or lunch. Very attentive service. Indoor and outdoor seating. Dog friendly