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About The Clipper Restaurant

The Clipper Restaurant Poole is located upstairs in the Dolphin Centre and has been an integral part of the town for over half a century.

The Clipper Restaurant in the Dolphin Shopping Centre has been an integral part of the town for over half a century.

The Clipper has welcomed hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors over the decades through its doors. The current owners Steve and Karen bought The Clipper in the summer of 2014 and often welcome the original owners into the restaurant. The Clipper is very much family orientated and is a family run business, with both their daughters Abbie and Ella working alongside them.

Originally The Royal Clipper saw regular big dinner dances and gatherings – you would find many local residents on the dance floor! The staff now enjoy listening to customers reminisce about  time spent in the restaurant. The Clipper is often referred to as a “real local gem” and is a firm favourite in Poole with its legendary customer service and extensive flexible menu.

A fact about The Clipper

Family is at the heart of The Clipper, with many family members working alongside us.

Our family has always cherished the art of cooking and both daughters have followed in their father’s footsteps with a passion for baking. Abbie, our eldest daughter, wonderfully exemplified this when she won Dorset South West Chef of the Year whilst attending secondary school and Ella, our youngest daughter, demonstrates her talents in The Clipper kitchen, baking her creations for all the customers to enjoy.

Excellent breakfasts every time. Been here for years and have never been anything but happy with the quality of food, plus the cakes are the best locally… Go and enjoy.