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Overall Total Score
3.4 out of 5
Good | 2887 reviews

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3.6 ★ from 39 reviews

The cake of the day was over boiled and hard the chips were the worst I ever had. most disappointed.

You know what you need to expect, and you won't get so much surprises and that's nice. fish and chips were very nice (chips slightly undercooked,) service frien...

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The service we had at halloween eve was fantastic, so helpful and thoughtful, my father is a vegetarian and was confused what he could eat, the manager went out...

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Very average. Although they are still sitting in the middle of a pandemic, they are all sitting on neighboring tables (or they did when we visited) the fish and...

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Struggled to find dog friendly restaurants in Swanage so visited Harry Ramsdens. A big shout out for Terry Josh who made us and the dogs very welcome. Extremely...

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This restaurant in Swanage offers a mixed dining experience. Some patrons complain of average food, slow service, and uncleanliness. Others appreciate the friendly staff, delicious dishes, and efficient service. The range of opinions reflects a hit-or-miss experience for guests, with highlights including excellent fish and chips and attentive service. While some may find the establishment lacking, others enjoy the overall atmosphere and quality of meals. In the end, it appears Harry's in Swanage is a place where personal preferences and timing play a large role in the dining experience.

Google
3.7 ★ from 194 reviews
Melvyn
31.01.2024 - 16:11

Over 60s fish& chips menu excellent, together with excellent service.

Carla
31.01.2024 - 16:11

The fish chips are very good but I think you pay too much for a fast food restaurant.

Malcolm
31.01.2024 - 16:11

Nice fish and chips. The wine was OK once we'd clarified that Sauvignon Blanc should be white and not the red that was first offered up to us!

Caroline
31.01.2024 - 16:11

Ate here on Sunday and both myself and 1 year old daughter who had the sausage and chips kids meal have been violently sick. Clearly hygiene standards are below...

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Keith
31.01.2024 - 16:11

Mushy peas terrible. Just pea soup. Complained at the time to be told not in our control.

Opentable
2.9 ★ from 11 reviews
LauraB
12.11.2023 - 04:22

The order came out at different times and one not at all . Staff were swearing to each other in front of two young children that were on the table. Cold food. W...

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CharlotteL
12.11.2023 - 04:22

Food came out at all different times. Wasn't very warm and overpriced fish and chips. Will stick to other local businesses and eat home instead.

MarkC
12.11.2023 - 04:22

Prawn salad had no sauce, chips on main course were very overcooked, not edible

SteveW
12.11.2023 - 04:22

Not a great experience, the staff had no record of our booking they found us a table at the back of the restaurant. The staff were clearly over worked, they got...

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Facebook
2.8 ★ from 7 reviews
Foursquare
3.1 ★ from 8 reviews
Restaurantguru
3.2 ★ from 1 reviews
Tripadvisor
2.9 ★ from 46 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
3.5 ★ from 105 reviews
Int Restaurants
3.5 ★ from 2084 reviews

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