Harvester Poole, badged locally as the Sea Horse, sits on Alder Road in Parkstone, just along from Bournemouth's Westbourne. It's part of the national Harvester chain, built around rotisserie chicken, grilled dishes and the brand's trademark unlimited salad bar, and it's handy for Tower Leisure Park, the New Forest and Bournemouth beach.
On the menu
Expect the familiar Harvester line-up: rotisserie chicken, BBQ plates and steaks, alongside vegetarian and vegan choices and an all-day breakfast. Every main comes with the unlimited salad bar, and the chain's Flavour Rewards scheme runs regular deals, kids eating for £1, £10 Burger Wednesday and £10 Chicken Tuesday among them, so it's worth checking current offers before you visit.
Good to know
There's a beer garden for outdoor seating and on-site parking, both useful given the restaurant's residential setting away from the seafront. Tables can be booked online, and the branch also offers delivery, collection and gift cards, so it suits a sit-down family meal just as well as food to take away.
It's a straightforward, family-friendly stop rather than a destination restaurant, best suited to a casual meal on the way to or from the beach or the New Forest. For more places to eat nearby, browse our food & drink guide, and pair a visit with the rest of the area in our things to do guide.