Our first visit to The Paddle in Highcliffe and it didn’t disappoint we booked to guarantee seats, on arrival we were greeted by charming staff and shown to our table, the decor is very nice fitting in with the location 5 minutes walk from the beach. As I was hungry I chose The Ultimate Veggie Paddle, it’s a big plate of food and it is delicious, highlight for me was the homemade Hash Brown wow great texture and great flavour cooked to perfection. My wife had the Full Paddle which she really enjoyed so we both left full and happy, ready to walk it off along the beach The staff are really friendly and attentive so what’s not to like. Don’t expect your food in an instant this is a place to relax a chat whilst you wait for your breakfast masterpiece… believe me it is worth it
Helen Wellspring
Really accommodating of our large group with several babies. Excellent service even though they were busy. Would recommend!Dietary restrictions: Great vegan options
dawnlC1157IP
Super cafe, ideal for lunch as we worked-up an appetite after walking from Lymington (8 miles across the marshes). Open on Mondays which was great as most cafes seem to be closed on Mondays. We ate ciabattas filled with really tasty veggie fillings. Plus point: my husband said his flat white coffee was one of the best he’s tasted.
Iain T
Went with the family (2 adults, 2 kids), based on recommendations, whilst on holiday nearby. The front of house staff were pleasant and accommodating. The place was very busy, which is always a good sign in my opinion…. I had the ultimate paddle, and the mrs had scrambled eggs and salmon, and the kids; Nutella pancakes and dippy eggs with soldiers. Clean plates all round. I especially liked the sausages and bacon, which were decent quality. The kitchen staff clearly have pride in their work as all of the plates were very well presented. We will definitely return next time we’re in the area.
pauldN5884RY
Food really nice. One of the waiting staff was disappointingly rude, which spoiled an otherwise nice experience. Myself and my friends are always polite, so don't appreciate being talked to that sharply when asking a simple question. Will avoid in future.
johnhL8465MD
Went to eat there off the strength of reviews whilst on a short break in the area with my partner , found the service to be faultless but the quality of the breakfast itself and the price charged to be very average . The home made hash brown was certainly an unusual taste but not particularly pleasant to me , the same could be said of the home made baked beans , the sourdough toast was more like sourdough bread and the bacon whilst flavoursome could have been cooked longer for a crispy texture I think , poached eggs good , sausages lovely , mushrooms served cold . Not quite sure why so many reviewers have gone overboard with their ratings , it’s definitely nothing special in my view . Sorry guys , your staff were however, fabulous , friendly , polite and as I said faultless. Maybe it was an off day for the kitchen staff .
Richard Coates
Lovely spot for a spot of lunch. Very friendly welcome. Veggie paddle delicious. Get’s busy so best to book if you want to make sure of a table.
Peter Vajet
Beautiful place to have breakfast or coffe or anything else. The food was delicious, the staff very nice and friendly.
Mike Boyt
Lovely venue, friendly helpful staff, pleasant atmosphere... but the breakfast? Sadly I'd have to say that the food served at this place is the worst that I have ever experienced. It was also one of the most expensive breakfasts I've bought, I got poached eggs instead of the fried I asked for but couldn't be bothered to complain as I was too hungry to wait longer. The home made baked beans they rave about just don't even taste like baked beans, there were so many herbs in them that it just felt like eating a load of herbs, they were also quite dry. Maybe their other food is nice but if you're looking for a decent full English breakfast, don't come here.
robertwP3530JX
Breakfast is perfect. I had the weekend special with pulled pork served on bread with 2 poached eggs. The taste was really good. Service was friendly and attendful. A perfect spot to have a breakfast when in High Cliff.
Have been a couple of times now. The first time was excellent service. The second time, we had quite a few hiccups. Wrong order arrived, then one order arrived 8 minutes after the rest of the table arrived. However; food was really good. I really didn't like the sourdough however; very dry and hard. Everything else good. I think I was maybe unlucky the second time.
Catherine Pool
Just had a lovely Sunday morning breakfast with my husband. He had the full cooked paddle breakfast and I had the overnight coconut oats.All delicious.Very good customer service.We really enjoyed it.
Tiredoftryin
Went with friends for a Pizza evening. Excellent choices on the menu which were all very tasty. Service and overall atmosphere were very good.
Neil Brodie
Lovely, friendly little place in the heart of Highcliffe delicious selection of food cakes and drinks a "must visit" venue if in Highcliffe prices for such quality were surprisingly fair,Will be back again soon ?
Tara N
So so so good! Its like a bit of Newquay on the south coast.
Our first visit to The Paddle in Highcliffe and it didn’t disappoint we booked to guarantee seats, on arrival we were greeted by charming staff and shown to our table, the decor is very nice fitting in with the location 5 minutes walk from the beach. As I was hungry I chose The Ultimate Veggie Paddle, it’s a big plate of food and it is delicious, highlight for me was the homemade Hash Brown wow great texture and great flavour cooked to perfection. My wife had the Full Paddle which she really enjoyed so we both left full and happy, ready to walk it off along the beach The staff are really friendly and attentive so what’s not to like. Don’t expect your food in an instant this is a place to relax a chat whilst you wait for your breakfast masterpiece… believe me it is worth it
Really accommodating of our large group with several babies. Excellent service even though they were busy. Would recommend!Dietary restrictions: Great vegan options
Super cafe, ideal for lunch as we worked-up an appetite after walking from Lymington (8 miles across the marshes). Open on Mondays which was great as most cafes seem to be closed on Mondays. We ate ciabattas filled with really tasty veggie fillings. Plus point: my husband said his flat white coffee was one of the best he’s tasted.
Went with the family (2 adults, 2 kids), based on recommendations, whilst on holiday nearby. The front of house staff were pleasant and accommodating. The place was very busy, which is always a good sign in my opinion…. I had the ultimate paddle, and the mrs had scrambled eggs and salmon, and the kids; Nutella pancakes and dippy eggs with soldiers. Clean plates all round. I especially liked the sausages and bacon, which were decent quality. The kitchen staff clearly have pride in their work as all of the plates were very well presented. We will definitely return next time we’re in the area.
Food really nice. One of the waiting staff was disappointingly rude, which spoiled an otherwise nice experience. Myself and my friends are always polite, so don't appreciate being talked to that sharply when asking a simple question. Will avoid in future.
Went to eat there off the strength of reviews whilst on a short break in the area with my partner , found the service to be faultless but the quality of the breakfast itself and the price charged to be very average . The home made hash brown was certainly an unusual taste but not particularly pleasant to me , the same could be said of the home made baked beans , the sourdough toast was more like sourdough bread and the bacon whilst flavoursome could have been cooked longer for a crispy texture I think , poached eggs good , sausages lovely , mushrooms served cold . Not quite sure why so many reviewers have gone overboard with their ratings , it’s definitely nothing special in my view . Sorry guys , your staff were however, fabulous , friendly , polite and as I said faultless. Maybe it was an off day for the kitchen staff .
Lovely spot for a spot of lunch. Very friendly welcome. Veggie paddle delicious. Get’s busy so best to book if you want to make sure of a table.
Beautiful place to have breakfast or coffe or anything else. The food was delicious, the staff very nice and friendly.
Lovely venue, friendly helpful staff, pleasant atmosphere... but the breakfast? Sadly I'd have to say that the food served at this place is the worst that I have ever experienced. It was also one of the most expensive breakfasts I've bought, I got poached eggs instead of the fried I asked for but couldn't be bothered to complain as I was too hungry to wait longer. The home made baked beans they rave about just don't even taste like baked beans, there were so many herbs in them that it just felt like eating a load of herbs, they were also quite dry. Maybe their other food is nice but if you're looking for a decent full English breakfast, don't come here.
Breakfast is perfect. I had the weekend special with pulled pork served on bread with 2 poached eggs. The taste was really good. Service was friendly and attendful. A perfect spot to have a breakfast when in High Cliff.
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Have been a couple of times now. The first time was excellent service. The second time, we had quite a few hiccups. Wrong order arrived, then one order arrived 8 minutes after the rest of the table arrived. However; food was really good. I really didn't like the sourdough however; very dry and hard. Everything else good. I think I was maybe unlucky the second time.
Just had a lovely Sunday morning breakfast with my husband. He had the full cooked paddle breakfast and I had the overnight coconut oats.All delicious.Very good customer service.We really enjoyed it.
Went with friends for a Pizza evening. Excellent choices on the menu which were all very tasty. Service and overall atmosphere were very good.
Lovely, friendly little place in the heart of Highcliffe delicious selection of food cakes and drinks a "must visit" venue if in Highcliffe prices for such quality were surprisingly fair,Will be back again soon ?
So so so good! Its like a bit of Newquay on the south coast.