Food hygiene meets Google reviews. Find your unicorn.
🏠 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2FH
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Amazing food. Hygiene score you can forgive.
The food slaps and hygiene is "Good" — not perfect, but nothing to worry about. Go for it.
Pier Head Restaurant is a seafood lover's dream that’s cleaner than the fish market. With a pristine 5-star hygiene rating and a 4.6⭐ Google rating, it’s the place to be for fresh catches. JosephJ claims it’s probably the best seafood experience in England, and with generous portions and reasonable prices, I’m inclined to believe him.
From oysters to scallops, the menu is a seafood festival that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance. The friendly staff, including Alison, are on point, making sure your dining experience is nothing short of spectacular. If you’re in Swanage, this restaurant is a no-brainer. 🦪
"Probably the best seafood experience I've ever had in England."
"From oysters and prawns to crab and scallops, every bite tasted of the sea."
"The food was spectacular. Fresh oysters, local catches and all beautifully presented."
Pier Head Restaurant, Swanage — Food Hygiene Rating: 5/5
🗓️ Last inspected: 23 September 2025