Sea & Soul is a newly opened seafood and steak restaurant right in the middle of Bournemouth town centre, at 53 Bourne Avenue. The company behind it, SC Sea & Soul Ltd, was formed in September 2025 and opened the restaurant's doors in January 2026, calling the venture "a new beginning filled with warmth, flavour and love."
The food
The kitchen's attention is firmly on the sea: hand-selected seafood shares the menu with beef and lamb steaks cooked to order, aiming for casual yet elegant dining rather than a fast bite. Being so newly opened, the menu is still evolving, so it's worth checking current dishes before you go.
Reception
For a restaurant that's barely months old, Sea & Soul has quickly built a devoted following, early diners have awarded it a strong 4.7 out of 5 on OpenTable, and it's already drawn local press coverage since opening.
Where it is and when to go
It's located on Bourne Avenue in the town centre, an easy walk from the Lower Gardens and the seafront. Thursdays are closed, with lunch and dinner sittings running the rest of the week, check current times before heading out, as hours at recently opened restaurants can shift. Given the early buzz, booking ahead through OpenTable is a good idea, particularly at weekends.
For more places to eat nearby, browse our food & drink guide.