January 2024 by Jake Spencer-Yates
Have used this Harvester regularly before for years. However the last couple of times we have been it's for breakfast. I have to say that the service has been shocking. The food arrived before drinks, the drinks when they did arrive were wrong, it took absolutely ages to order anything. And also ages for us to get our bill paid.It was almost like the staff completely ignored our presence. The worst part about it all is that it wasn't even busy. 75% of the tables were sat set and empty.Very disappointing
January 2024 by Linda Kerrigan
We were very impressed with the service. Although there were only 2 members of staff serving tables?they worked tirelessly to attend to what was a very busy lunchtime session. Special mention to Poppy who not only made sure everything was OK with our meal but was extremely helpful and good natured. Based on our experience we will definitely be returning and would recommend.Parking: Very convenient to The Neptune and the beach and although council run was good value
January 2024 by Gary Thompson
Travelled to Boscombe to have breakfast at the beach. The Harvester offered a huge breakfast and endless coffee for a reasonable price. The Host was friendly and welcoming to everyone. Ensuring we all were happy with the food and service. The table was cleared efficiently, so we could watch the brave people going for a new year swim.
December 2023 by Liam Wells
Table booked was 15 minutes lateWaited 1 hr between starters and mains main course was disgusting only ate mash and parsnips still had to pay full price. Wrong desserts brought twice mine was melted by time partner got hers choux bun pastry was burnt unable to get server to bring drinks had to go to bar and order ourself
December 2023 by Tara Cole
The food was good, some of the staff were lovely, however the waiter Shaun lacks quality customer skills. He never smiled, or looked at us during the meal order interaction....appeared moody and short , and the same with another table of customer's.At the end of the meal the first waiter came over and asked "do you want to give a tip?" It felt pressuring and intimidating. In my opinion staff need customer service training
December 2023 by L22c Uk
I had to do a Karen & moan to a supervisor ( because that's who was there) that the people who were coming in after us were being served before us and that we seemed to have been forgotten about!! The staff then spoke to me as if I had complained that they were slow which wasn't the case!!The prawn cocktail was lovely, so was my husbands and daughters dirty burger but unfortunately my steak came out as tough as old boots!!!
December 2023 by Sam Turner
I went in last week with my family, a lovely girl called Natalia explained how everything worked (as we were sitting in the bar area). She was very friendly and helpful - food was great too and came out in good time. Would come again!
December 2023 by Balanced view
Visited midweek in November. Our waitress was great, friendly and welcoming and efficient. It was not very busy so we were able to sit looking straight out to sea. The food was typical Harvester, basic but acceptable at a very good price and as my wife is veggie she loves the salad bar. What really made me question the hygiene of the place was when I visited the gents on our way out. The toilets were disgraceful with the toilet pan looking as it had never seen any cleaning products and a toilet seat that looked years old and damp and mold everywhere. I just hope the kitchens are looked after better it really put me off going back.Vegetarian options: The salad bar means veggies have a back up if main menu options don't work for you
November 2023 by Olivia Croombs
Good salad bar but pasta was freezing and good food in general, fizzy drinks machine has Cherry option for pepsi Max and Tango, when you select them they give normal. Bit frustrating, the main course, there was six of us, completely forgot my order. Everything else was
November 2023 by Kristina Kotseva
Came for lunch with some friends and we were greeted by a lovely member of staff DJ he went above and beyond for us. Service and experience qas exceptional. Would highly recommend as a place to come for a Family friendly
October 2023 by Soumyakanta Mishra
Sea facing paradise. Happening place , very god ambience and cordial staff. We drove down to Bournemouth to enjoy the beach with some good food and bear. This restaurant serves you the best of the food and the best part is you get unlimited salads. Not only its value for money but very cordial staff. Iys a must visit place.
September 2023 by Mister_Chris
This place is in a nice location overlooking the sea. I went for dinner with my wife; we sat outside to enjoy the warm evening. We got drinks at the bar and ordered meals, all of which were of the expected standard. Service was prompt and friendly. However a small group of local lads also sitting outside and clearly 'in drink', were swearing loudly and aggressively at each other the whole time. It eventually descended to 'OK let's take this on to the beach', where they seemed to intend fighting with each other, but were barely capable of standing at this point so nobody would really have come to any harm!! It's a shame that people like this can't respect those around them. OK, this is 'their' town and we're just tourists, but we bring income to the area (not just this pub) and now are less than likely to return again, when our and other diners' enjoyment of a quiet meal in nice surroundings was disrupted by the loud disgraceful language and behaviour of a few individuals who were oblivious to the effect they had on others.
September 2023 by ian T
Called into the Harvester at Boscombe beach with my wife for a meal, we were served by Cassia a very friendly helpful young lady, the meal and drinks were fine. We would have no problem going back for another meal.
September 2023 by Paul Nipper
Good quality food and highly recommend.Service is a bit slow, but all staff are friendly and attentive.Great location which makes the most of the beach and dogs allowed in the bar (not in restaurant) which is an added bonus if you're out for a walk.
September 2023 by Kazandra1
We went there Saturday evening on the Bournemouth air show, and as you can imagine it was very busy. But the chap on the door was very friendly and helpful and showed us to a table. He told us it would probably be 45 minutes before we got our food, but it was about 25 mins. A great menu, lots to choose from. Would highly recommend, and they do take cash. I like to have the choice of how to pay. Service was fantastic considering they were so busy.
