Open sea view from Durlston on the Jurassic Coast

Licensed restaurant & cafe · Durlston Castle

Castle dining
above the waves.

Seasonal Dorset cooking in Durlston Castle and Country Park, Swanage, with some of the finest sea views on the Jurassic Coast.

Welcome
Durlston Castle in the country park above Swanage

Welcome

A licensed restaurant in a Dorset castle.

Welcome to Seventh Wave restaurant in Swanage. We are a licensed restaurant & cafe in the beautiful setting of Durlston Castle and Country Park, Dorset.

We boast some of the best coastal sea views on the Jurassic Coast. Menus are built around local ingredients, with something for everyone — and almost every dish can be adapted for vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free guests. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

  • Local produce & day-boat fish
  • Vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free swaps
  • Dogs welcome in the castle park
Browse a few favourite dishes
A table set for lunch at Seventh Wave
Terrace seating looking out to the sea at Durlston Castle

From the kitchen

A taste of the coast.

A handful of dishes that regularly appear on our boards — fresh fish from boats you may see from the window, castle-morning breakfasts, and coffee with cakes from local bakers.

Fish of the day at Seventh Wave

Fish Of The Day

Regularly featured on our specials board our fresh, seasonal fish and shellfish are sourced from our local friendly fishermen, whose boats you may even see from the restaurant.

Full English breakfast at Seventh Wave

Full English Breakfast

A hearty cooked breakfast including prime cut pork sausages, unsmoked back bacon, field mushrooms, eggs, and baked beans. Tasty vegetarian and vegan alternatives are also available.

Greek salad with Isle of Wight tomatoes

Greek Salad

Isle of Wight tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, red onion, pitted mixed greek olives with crumbly feta cheese mixed with a red wine and oregano dressing. Vegan option is also available.

Soup of the day served with a mini tin loaf

Soup Of The Day

Regularly featured on our specials board, using fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. A popular winter warmer served with a mini tin loaf and butter. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available.

Steak burger with onion rings at Seventh Wave

Steak Burger

Aged chuck and brisket steak burger with smoked streaky bacon, Monterey jack cheddar, baby gem, tomato, house burger sauce, onion rings, and either: triple cooked chips or French fries. Gluten-free and vegan alternatives available.

Coffee and cakes at Seventh Wave

Coffee and Cakes

100% fresh ground arabica beans produce a strong, wholesome coffee, full of flavor. Our cakes are sourced from specially selected local and other bakers.

Durlston Castle and Country Park from above

Visit & reserve

Find us in the castle park.

Seventh Wave sits inside Durlston Castle and Country Park, on the clifftop above Swanage. Call to reserve a table — we do not take online bookings on this preview.

Seventh Wave Restaurant
Durlston Castle & Country Park
Lighthouse Road
Swanage BH19 2JL

01929 421 111
info@seventhwaverestaurant.co.uk

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