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This year the Hungry Shark is open for Christmas!! To welcome Swanage Illuminations presented by Santa Fe park! Hot fresh food, warm coco and a whole lot of goodies and fun!
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
CUISINES
Cafe, British
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Waterfront, Beach, Dog Friendly
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Reviewed 15 October 2023

One of the best view in Swanage. Great staff a lovely place to relax for a meal or coffee.🏖️ Well done 👏

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 10 September 2023 via mobile

This place is in a great spot nestled in and around the ship wreck adventure golf, in like a tiki hut /ship wreck settings. It's really lovely sit and have drinks or food. Burger meals were good and at a fair price. Beer is inly...bottles and cans although the sign appears as though they have Perroni on draft, they don't....naughty as that's why I went in the first placeMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 2 September 2023

Wow what an amazing experience. German is the best. Breakfast was delicious and the service was amazing. See German he will take care of you. I tried the chileaquiles Verdes and my wife the cowboy eggs it was amazing. Also try the Cadillac Margarita. Wow...what a great experience. Thanks GermanMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 31 August 2023 via mobile

Favourite place for coffee (which is excellent), beer and people watching. Visited a couple times whilst in Swanage over bank holiday. Sat watching the world go by, a view of the beach and sea….. good coffee….. love this place. My husband never likes sitting for...long, always wants to be up and off but not here. Here he will sit with a beer and just relax. There are lots of little ‘pods’, some covered and some not. Only had fries with drinks, wouldn’t really consider this an eatery as such. Just love the vibe and they leave you alone to just enjoy the views and I have to say it again, great coffee!!!! Can’t wait to visit again.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 3 August 2023 via mobile

Read the reviews about the fish and chips and would agree the fish was lovely but the chips are skinny and frozen and dipped in a fryer - not the traditional chippy chips we were expecting. They do not do any curry/gravy/peas. They don’t do...fish bites or battered sausage. They do not do kids portions. The Hungry Shark is a restaurant that does fish and chips/burgers and offers it’s menu as takeaway but at restaurant prices. So £15 for fish and chips - eat in or out. There are no takeaway cutlery. So if you want the seaside ‘Chippy’ experience - out of paper rather than polystyrene tray with all the chippy usuals, then the Hungry Shark is not the place. However if you want excellent fish then we’d recommend it.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 10 July 2023

This place is ridiculously priced, nearly £20 for fish & chips and a extremely weird tasting slushie. The fish was okay, but the chips are not chips, they were FRIES, with a side of lettuce, cucumber and tomato. VERY WEIRD! Absolute waste of money.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 10 June 2023 via mobile

Have to admit walked past this place earlier in the day: not understanding what it actually had to offer: But Strolling back along the seafront was looking for a ‘bevi’ & saw the shaded table bar area on the 1st floor: ended up just sitting...there taking in the scenery as the sun went down:) Definitely head back againMore

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 19 May 2023 via mobile

Great food recommend the fish and chips my wife had the burger which was also delicious, friendly staff and great views of swanage

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 18 May 2023

Come here for some lunch with friends was surprised how good the food was the chicken burger was delicious and reasonably priced, also serve alcohol which was a nice treat, we sat at table 4 which over looks the bay we had a amazing view...will definitely be going back, staff so friendly aswellMore

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 16 October 2022 via mobile

To be honest we weren't expecting much with food next to crazy golf but the food and service was great. The scampi was incredible and my burger delicious. Cosy seating amazing views great for couples and families.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 30 September 2022 via mobile

What a pleasant find .Full of nooks and cranies individuals or groups could all be in their own little bubble. Food amazing , good selection and reasonable priced.The mocha was so good we all had another round best ever while sat in shelter watching world...go bye. Very pleasant couple of hours.will be back soon.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 8 September 2022 via mobile

My husband and I had a pit stop here after playing pirates golf. Great place for a beer glass of wine watching the views of Swanage bay. Lovely little cabanas to sit in private some sheltered from the elements. We ordered a veggie burger with...cheese and a seafood platter both were very good plenty of chips with a good sized salad. It had the feeling of being abroad somewhere in the Caribbean! Lovely place well done!More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 21 August 2022 via mobile

Absolute rip off. £33 for 2x tiny pieces of cod, coke and a cup of tea. The cod tastes nothing like cod and the chips are also straight out of the freezer. Rubbish! Went back there to complain and they laughed saying I don’t have...enough money to eat there, guess that says it all. Rip off for sureMore

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 31 July 2022

We stopped here one afternoon for a coffee break. This is a little gem with loads of character and views across to the sea. We didn't go in the evening, but I imagine it's a hive of activity. Lots of small 'alcove' areas for privacy,...if wanted, as well.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 26 July 2022 via mobile

Very nice place to watch the world go by with a drink and light bite to eat. There was plenty of seating available. The service from the staff was good and the food we orders was cooked lovely. Would definitely recommend to anybody who is...in the area.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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The Hungry Shark is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5