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The Bluefish Cafe and Restaurant

Chiswell, DT5 1AN, England
01305 822991
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Price range: $21 - $82
Cuisines: Contemporary, British
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Alcester, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

This is a great little restaurant, Friendly, good service and great taste. Went with friends and the boys had a starter of oxtail croquettes which were much tastier than they sounded and the girls wished they had had them too. The hake was beautifully cooked and seasoned on a bed of black risotto and the pigs cheeks went down very... More

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Swindon
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22 reviews 22 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Loved the quality and variety on offer- worth looking out for the specials menu. Loved the locatiion and the relaxed friendly atmosphere. The seafood is locally sourced and the menu changes every day to refklect what has been caught on the day . Thoroughly recommend this restaurant.

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Bologna, Italy
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16 reviews 16 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Well, we were tired and very hungry after a long tourists day, and we were just wandering the streets around Portland when we saw the place. We were very warmly welcomed, and the place looked cozy and romantic. The menu could seem a bit pretentious but, believe me: the food quality turned out to be very very high. Freshly caught... More

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London
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

I love this place. I've been a few times, and every time I've been, the food has been fantastic. Really tasty and really well cooked. On this visit, I had a 70 hour cooked beef with Olive Mash and wilted spinach. The beef was melt in the mouth, and the mash and spinach went with it perfectly. For desert, they... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Having looked at the menu, decided to try this place. Wow, the food was amazing. Started with scallops & black pudding - delicious. Followed by gurnard (fish) and then home made cheesecake. Hubby had cheese and biscuits to finish. Can't fault the meal - when back in Portland will go there again. The feeling you get in the restaurant is... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Went for meal here last Saturday night with group of friends. From outside does not look anything special and 'Cafe' in name is off putting. Inside is much better! Staff very friendly and not pushy - they genuinely want you to enjoy the food. Menu is modest but caters well for vegetarians, (we had 3). The food was sublime! Excellence... More

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Dorset
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21 reviews 21 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Spoilt ourselves on Friday evening, we were not disappointed. Fine dining at a reasonable price, freshly cooked food, good portions. Service was excellent, staff eager to please. If you want something a little bit special and to feel looked after, well worth a visit.

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Peterborough, United Kingdom
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52 reviews 52 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

My family had lunch here as a result of looking at TripAdvisor reviews and it lived up to all the five star ratings. The food is al made on the premises and is truly excellent. It's a fusion cuisine with a touch of Italian mixed with French influence and uniformly delicious. The brazilian chef really knows his stuff and the... More

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Honesty100
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63 reviews 63 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

We visited the Bluefish cafe whilst on a weekend break to Portland. We decided to book being a Saturday and it was a good job we did as it was full. The restaurant has a small menu with about 5-6 dishes per course to choose from which they are happy to change as the dishes are prepared freshly. Unfortunately the... More

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Beckenham, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Whilst visiting Portland we chose to eat here on a Thursday evening, maninly due to the fantastic reviews on Tripadvisor. Despite their being a very unfortunate misunderstanding with our booking whilst is too complicated to go into here. However as soon as we arrived the staff made a real effort to apologise and explain themselves which I thought was a... More

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