The Criterion Restaurant
296 Reviews
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- Friday9 AM–4 PM
- Saturday9 AM–4 PM
- Sunday9 AM–4 PM
- Monday9 AM–4 PM
- Tuesday9 AM–4 PM
- Wednesday9 AM–4 PM
- Thursday9 AM–4 PM
About the Business
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Hours
- Friday9 AM–4 PM
- Saturday9 AM–4 PM
- Sunday9 AM–4 PM
- Monday9 AM–4 PM
- Tuesday9 AM–4 PM
- Wednesday9 AM–4 PM
- Thursday9 AM–4 PM
Features
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Dine-in
- Takeaway
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Spirits
- Wine
- Breakfast
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Bar on site
- Toilets
- Cosy
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Lunch
- Casual
- Great tea selection
- Brunch
- Outdoor seating
- Counter service
Recommended Reviews
Clare Cox
13.03.2024
The Criterion Restaurant
Always enjoy coming to this restaurant and it is still one of my favourite places to get food and very reasonably priced and quick service too. I ordered a pork dinner, it was delicious.
Chrissi Thompstone
04.03.2024
The Criterion Restaurant
One of the places I keep walking past even though I have fond childhood memories from always eating there. Popped in Monday lunchtime and thoroughly enjoyed their homemade cottage pie with roast potatoes and vegetables whilst my husband enjoyed one of their big breakfasts. I most highly recommend
Ryan Garrad
24.02.2024
The Criterion Restaurant
Very busy, hustle and bustle, small breakfast restaurant. We turned up and followed the simple self service (Finding your own table, queueing like you’re in a canteen and the having table service) it was… well simple! It’s basic, it ticks the box, all though most of the staff are young and it seems to have barely any interaction (other than when ordering food) it’s great! Would recommend it if you’re happy to deal with a little less interaction!
Admin
05.02.2024
The Criterion Restaurant
went for breakfast today.We ordered the big brek and the veggi brek.Food and drinks were hot.Ingredients were lower quality however that’s reflected in the price.There was a long wait for the food but that was due to the bike racing on the beach and it was extremely busy everywhere.
London Links
26.01.2024
The Criterion Restaurant
Awful, rude, nasty, sweaty man doing to food, treating the young servers lite sh1t! Absolutely disgusting the way he spoke to them!Three meals took over half an hour to get to our table (2 burgers and a roast beef)……no roast potatoes left, they said they ran out so had to have croquettes instead. The croquettes were put on top of the gravy so went all soggy. The roast beef plate was sitting on the hot plate for nearly 15 minutes while the man put the burgers on.The food in general was ok but no seasoning so tasted bland.The servers all look thoroughly miserable and I don’t blame them! Another customer commented to a blonde lady from behind the counter as to how vile the man had been to the staff and she had the gall to try to make an excuse for him! There is NO excuse for rudeness and bullying youngsters like that!Then another man came into the restaurant, looking scraggy and unclean with his shorts down past his bum cheeks and showing his dirty pants….then he started sorting stuff in a little bar area….he actually works there!!!! I will never in my life go back to this restaurant…..I cannot find a single good thing to say about it. Shockingly bad!
L L
01.01.2024
The Criterion Restaurant
We went to Weymouth for a quite walk on the beach, then coffee and breakfast! We didn’t realise they had a motor sport event on , it was packed with people, which is great for Weymouth and the shops . The restaurant was struggling with the volume of people, we did have to wait a very long time for our breakfast, however the staff were nice and clearly busy and all stuff explained it wasn’t normally like it! The breakfast was lovely and we hope to go another day, when it’s not so busy.
Natalie Borovcova
22.12.2023
The Criterion Restaurant
This restaurant has a great spot with amazing views of the beach. The staff was very welcoming and I can’t fault their service at all. The interior is very dated and nothing to write home about. But if you are looking for reasonably priced British food this place won’t disappoint. I had a veggie English breakfast that pleasantly surprised me. The vegetarian ‘sausage’ was basically mashed potatoes with veggies and the rest of the breakfast was nice as well.
Miss Spud
21.12.2023
The Criterion Restaurant
Amazing. Good home-made, hearty food.Lite options are also delicious.Staff are a pleasure.Always busy as so good, so do give yourself time to wait for the food, but it's definitely worth the wait. Have returned 3 x since and have not been disappointed.
Rodney Warwick
20.12.2023
The Criterion Restaurant
We have eaten there three times. The meals are very good. Had Roast Pork twice and Cottage Pie once. We certainly recommend the Criterion. Cottage pie again tomorrow.
Lauren Hooker
19.12.2023
The Criterion Restaurant
Found this lovely little place by the seaside, I went in solely for a cream tea, and it was wonderful! So reasonably priced and absolutely delicious, the scone was moist and warm and it was just so lovely. Interior was quite “dated” but I loved it because it just added to the charm. So reasonably priced and just perfect for me. Will be back again for sure.
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63-64 Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8DE
The Criterion Restaurant