Casual dining venue by the beach with a menu of seafood and more, plus outside tables and sea views.
SHELL BAY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT AND BISTRO IS IN A SETTING LIKE NO OTHER.
Nuzzled on the edge of the Isle of Purbeck, we overlook stunning Brownsea Island, the waters of Poole Harbour and Sandbanks.
Either enjoy a scenic drive through the Isle of Purbeck from Corfe Castle and find us at the edge of the National Park that dominates this side of the Jurassic Coast. Or, if you’re coming from Bournemouth, Poole or Sandbanks, simply hop onto the chain ferry and you’ll find us there alongside the tip of the beach as you disembark.
Or, if the temperature isn’t quite on side, we have clear-canopied areas that allow you to enjoy the view at any time of year.
We can be very busy, particularly during the peak season, so please call and book to avoid disappointment. And, thanks to the inclement weather on this side of the Dorset coast, it is better to ring and make sure we are open.
If you are passing, we have a fantastic a la carte menu packed with fresh, local seafood and produce from the surrounding areas. If you are hankering for a snack or a freshly brewed cup of coffee before a beach walk instead, we have garden seating (also with water views) and a bistro area where a light bite can be enjoyed.
We do not have parking at the restaurant but just opposite ourentrance is a National Trust car park.
