Father’s Day is just around the corner and if you want to treat dad to a slap-up meal without the hassle, perhaps try one of these top-rated steakhouses.
As with all such occasions, tables can get booked up pretty quickly so it’s worth planning ahead to make sure you secure your seats for June 19.
You also want to make sure where you are heading is actually going to be a treat, so we’ve turned to Tripadvisor to find the restaurants with the best reviews.
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Best steakhouses in Bournemouth according to Tripadvisor
Bournemouth Steak House
Where: 208 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth BH8 8AT
Rating: 4.5/5
Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 322
What diners say: "It’s not often that I feel the need to share a review but this establishment made me want to.
If I feel a steak place understands steak I ask for it blue and most places do not understand how to cook it. This restaurant does I had mixed grill and asked for my steak blue and it was executed perfectly. Beautiful piece of meat tasty and so tender as only blue can give you the chef here really does understand meat. The lamb chop cooked spot on the liver just right. Everything was tasty."
Westbourne Grill House
Where: 127 Poole Road, Bournemouth BH4 9BG
Rating: 5/5
Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 364
What diners say: "A lovely restaurant - first class food and service. I actually had the chicken on this visit and it was superb. A companion had the stroganoff - lovely. Keep some space for pud! Cocktails excellent too. Thoroughly recommend."
Funki Griller
Where: 61 Westover Road, Bournemouth BH1 2BZ
Rating: 4.5/5
Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 896
What diners say: "Having travelled from Somerset we found the restaurant on Google, booked a table for 6pm before the show. Very quiet at that time, which was great for us. Drinks sorted by very friendly and polite staff. I have to say the steaks were fantastic, cooked to perfection, the wine and service also. The best fillet I have ever had, I would thoroughly recommend this restaurant."
Miller & Carter Steakhouse
Where: Exeter Road, Units UG7/UG8, Bournemouth BH2 5AF
Rating: 4/5
Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 550
What diners say: "We decided to visit here and try out the steak as we had been told about M&C restaurants and how good they are. We were not disappointed.
"We were greeted and seated promptly. We were then looked after by Chip - he was polite, funny and was lovely to my wife and me. We ordered drinks and food and this was delivered in super quick time. The food was amazing - cooked to perfection and delicious!
"The staff took the time to chat and make us feel welcome.
"The manager Mark also came over and chatted to us.
"If you want great food and great service then you would be well advised to pay a visit here."
Ottoman Grill Restaurant
Where: 45 Charminster Road, Bournemouth BH8 8UE
Rating: 4.5/5
Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 37
What diners say: "Been going here for the last year and it never disappoints us. The food is that good that I have a double mixed grill as a main meal. The staff are always very friendly and welcoming and its a nice little place to go for a good meal."
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