A NEW steakhouse in Bournemouth was packed with diners after opening to members of the public yesterday.

Miller & Carter is the latest eatery to open at the BH2 leisure complex.

The restaurant, which has created 55 new jobs for the area, is the second Miller & Carter to open in Dorset, joining its accompanying steakhouse in Poole.

At 512sqm, the new steakhouse has a capacity for 190 covers and has opened following extensive work, which began in November.

Manager Mark Rusbridge said he was “very excited” to see it open to the public.

“We’ve got a great team here. It’s going to be the best steakhouse in Bournemouth.

“Miller & Carter is an amazing brand with some fantastic restaurants,” he added.

The BH2 restaurant is one of 25 new sites planned to open throughout 2017, adding to an existing portfolio of 57 restaurants.

The steakhouse serves a choice of 12 quality cuts, including sirloin and a 30oz longbone tomahawk.