Best Crab in Cowes

6 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Food Hamper
The Food Hamper
99/100 (46 ratings)
Restaurants
Speciality Food Market
British
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Breakfast
Cheesy Crab Nachos
Sandwiches
Classic Crab Sandwich
Crab
Café
British
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Such a gem in cowes! Great sandwiches and friendly staff, lovely atmosphere and beautifully refurbished place with local items! They offer different..."
Chantelle Poole
"Picked up a lovely crab sandwich whilst visiting Cowes. Had an option to choose white or brown bread and there was a good amount of filling which..."
Lara
"Fantastic find on our visit to Cowes. Fabulous place to have lunch & great coffee. The toasties are amazing & great coffee. The boys also love the..."
Billy Carey
"Organic and other local produce...."
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Alistair Innes
Number 3
Number 3
94/100 (854 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Contemporary
Contemporary
British
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Foie Gras
Meringue
Risotto
Lamb
Lamb
Fish
Cod with Lemon and Herb Sauce
Pork
Fillet Steak with Parsnip Purée
Borscht
Corked Off Wine
Panna Cotta
Really Terrible Corked Wine
Puddings
Terrine
Beef
Duck breast
BISCUITS
Pâté
Crab
Sea Bass
Scallops
Venison
Fruit Crumble
Cod
Monkfish
Prawns
Parsnips
Tasting Menu
Bread Butter
Sit down
Contemporary
British
European
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Visa
Reservations
Seating
Dinner
Mid-range
"Small comfortable restaurant with friendly efficient service creates a great atmosphere. Food was very tasty with good sized portions and a couple of..."
Bryan Forbes
"Absolutely love this hidden IOW gem. Wonderful food from a refreshingly simple menu. The wine list is superb, with some incredibly reasonable and..."
Bart Borchardt
"Wonderful little quirky restaurant. With no published menu, just turn up and expect to be given a hand written menu with a small set of around 7..."
Duncan Power
"Absolutely amazing! The food and service were simply excellent! Not to mention the prices!! We ordered 4 little plates and we were pleasantly..."
Margarita Stylianou
"Came here on a late Monday night for dinner and was pleasantly surprised by the sheer quality of the dishes and the hospitality. The cod was done..."
Michael Leung
"Been here twice now and will certainly be going again. Just enjoyed a fantastic NYE meal. Best restaurant on the island. The black garlic butter is..."
Lee Price-Lim
"very nice couples. lovely and humorous wife. we try three courses, salmon, steak and lamb, they are all very good. Actually, the best food I had in..."
min lu
"Oh my goodness, if I was a food critic this charming family run restaurant would score the highest communication. One of the best fine dining..."
David Chillingworth
"Cosy location and friendly staff. Food was of high quality and great service, with entree, bread and desserts offered from the kitchen. Wine was nice..."
Isa Revelli
"We had a wonderful evening at this unique restaurant - in a very small space the team delivers amazing food (from a limited menu) and a great service..."
Ian McColl
"Absolutely delicious food !!! The perfect amuse bouche , homemade bread and tender local fillet steak . We will be..."
Jessica McCracken
"Such a lovely little restaurant, a welcome smile and the food is lovely. We went here on honeymoon and so glad we chose Number 3 as it gave us a..."
Lee Hutchinson
"Wonderful small restaurant. No menu. We advised the chef of dietary requirements and everything was taken care of. The food was stunning. We lost..."
Bahman A
"What a place. Lovely independent restaurant with fantastic food and service. Small number of tables and very quaint. Book it up and go..."
Dean Holliday
"Absolutely delicious set tasting menu. Wine list was full of variety. Very reasonably priced too (we paid around £40 per head for the set menu +..."
Matt Gardner
"With a week of best restaurants on the island, this hands down was the standout winner. Anywhere which has the confidence to offer amuse-bouches is..."
Robert Baker
"A lucky find of simply great food. As a family of four we had a delicious meal. My son said the best stake ever and the lemon sauce on the cod was..."
Rob Crabbe
"We had dinner there tonight. Absolutely faultless! Fantastic Beetroot Custard amuse bouche. We then shared starters and main courses and were treated..."
Diana Rumsam
Gastronomy Cowes
Gastronomy Cowes
91/100 (908 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Grill
British
British
Grill
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mojito
Crab
Halloumi Fries
Beer
Scallops
Double Chocolate Brownie
Latte
Calamari
Chilli Cheese Fries
Rib eye steak
Coconut French Toast
Beef burger
Tapas
Avocado toast
Tapas
Calamari
Sunday roast beef
Tacos
Croque Madame
Burger
Ribs
Salt Beef Brioche
Prawns
Jalapeno Popper Pancakes
Beef
Salad
Double Cheeseburger
Halloumi
Chili
Sticky Chicken
Pork
Dark and Stormy
Pulled Pork
Sit down
Bar
Grill
British
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Fine Dining
"One of the best experiences I have had in a restaurant in a long time... the bar staff/waiters were fantastic we all had a good laugh... The food was..."
Daniel Bird
"Yes! Exactly what Cowes needs - great place to eat and socialise, and even drink a cheeky cocktail! Lovely food packed with flavour (just the right..."
Heather Wilkins
"The food here is amazing! I’m a fussy eater to say the least but this place allows me to try lots of new things in ways I couldn’t imagine. I..."
Joe Burnip
"Had a fantastic lunch for Tayla Bates birthday. Definitely recommend the freshly cooked doughnuts with ice-cream are to die for. All the food was..."
Carolyn Kemp
"Lovely staff, like being in a 5* restaurant or hotel. AMAZEBALLS food (delicious), great tapas style with a good amount of spice for those that like..."
Gail Willows
"Amazing food and cocktails !!! Took my teenage son , he loved it too !! We sampled some taco starters ummmm !! And then onto monster ribs and..."
Claire Lyonscarter
"Gastronomy hosted my wife's 40th birthday last weekend. So well organised, the food was incredible, the staff super-friendly and we had the best..."
Joe Summers
"Amazing and attentive staff, food to die for and great gin / tequila. What's not to..."
Alastair James Band
"Amazing! We sampled almost every cocktail on the menu and they were all fantastic! And the food was outstanding too. But it was the friendly,..."
Claire Clear
"Food, staff and drinks are all 5*, very reasonably priced and a lovely friendly atmosphere. Well worth a..."
Jane Lena
"Love this place. Great food great atmosphere. Apparently the ribs are amazing..."
James Smith
"Beautifully vibrant dishes with incredible flavour. Very attentive and friendly staff and fabby cocktails! Fantastic value for money and a brilliant..."
Tash Elliott
"The cocktails are brilliant ! Very tasty, well presented and lots of options. The food is also very yummy. Lots of lovely small plates which can be..."
Katie Churchill
"*Updated* New Brunch menu was amazing. Really tasty and visually stunning. I'm never disappointed when I come here. Lovely atmosphere, fantastic..."
Si Man (The Si-Man)
"So nearly all the food was perfect. One dish was not, which was the short rib as it was just fat, hard to cut and generally too oily, but I give this..."
David Erfani
"We visited as part of a wedding party and we were very impressed. They changed my order last minute and the salad I had instead of fish and chips was..."
Melanie Chenery
"The most amazing prawn and monkfish pasta and great cocktails. Clean restaurant and friendly..."
Debbie Walker
"Great! Friendly and helpful service and the Sunday roast was amazing..."
Emma
"Best vegan burger I've ever had in my life! Will definitely be back... Great vegan options (right down to the mayo). Would recommend to..."
Anya Cooklin-Lofting
"We had good food ranging from Bao Buns to a quite enormous, well-cooked, sea bass. Comfortable atmosphere and decor. Interesting and well balanced..."
Steve Bannister
"Amazing tasty food. I absolutely enjoyed the katsu tofu curry! Amazing flavour, perfect tofu. Delicious. All other dishes on the table were enjoyed...."
Clare Davis
"Favourite spot in Cowes. Food, service, wine & cocktails always spot on - can’t fault..."
Mily Mullin
"Excellent food and great atmosphere. Friendly and efficient service. Rib eye steak was perfectly seasoned and cooked, and the small plates we had..."
Michael Isherwood
"Went twice in 2 weeks, Once for Sunday lunch and another evening for off the menu lovely..."
Joanne Isaacson
"Great choice of very tasty food in a relaxed and chilled atmosphere. Will definitely come..."
Pete Jenkins
"We came here for Brunch. We have been welcomed warmly and directed to our reserved table as we arrived (few minute after our booking, which was nice..."
Midnight Thirty
"Smallish portions, delicious food (maybe we are just greedy). They did have to start turning customers away after us as they were running out of..."
Elliot Price
The Coast Bar & Dining Room
The Coast Bar & Dining Room
90/100 (4053 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
British
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Bass
Scallops
Crab
Cakes
Chowder
Scallops
Beer Battered Fish & Chips Lemon Tartare Crushed Peas
Duck
Lamb
Poached Eggs Popeye
Risotto
Bruschette
Sunday roast
Mussels
Pesto
Linguine
Salmon
Fish
Puddings
Burger
Moules frites
Whitebait
Cake
Pepperoni
Côte De Boeuf
Sausage
Sea Bass
Espresso Martini
english breakfast
Fried
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Beef
Sunday roast
Seafood Linguine
Prawns
Seafood Linguini
Beef burger
Whole Sea Bass
Goats Cheese Pizza
Lobster
bao buns
Crab Bruschetta
Hummus
Tiramisú
Pasta
Eggs Benedict
Salad
Mushrooms on toast
Toasts
Café
Pizza
British
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We have been for breakfast which was a recommendation from a friend, great food, great service great place to take the kids it really was 10/10. 2..."
Natalie Lea
"Had a great meal this evening here. Lovely decor and buzzing atmosphere. We booked a table online and was pleased we had as it was very busy when we..."
Clare Harding
"My fiance and I had a fanstic evening at The Coast last night. Although not on the menu the chef created two of the best calzone we have ever had ..."
Seymone Roberts
"We had an amazing meal last night at The Coast. There were 20 of us in total, and everyone really enjoyed it. From booking, pre-ordering food, and..."
Gemma Wheelhouse
"The best place to eat dinner in Cowes, great food, great atmosphere and the staff are..."
Maureen Mo Chiverton
"Walked passed The Coast a million times, always looking in the window and can always see how popular this place is. Went for dinner this evening...."
Leigh White
"Great locally sourced food. Tasteful understated décor. Attentive service. The venison special was perfect and paired well with their Sangiovese...."
Kristine Livingston
"Really nice place to eat and relax, really friendly staff and good food. Highly..."
Mark Hooper
"Buzzing is the word! This on Monday 18.12.17 1830. Cannot fault the Coast, staff attentive and friendly, food delicious and well presented, excellent..."
Denise Bowes
"Fantastic lunch .. sea bream with mussels was delicious all washed down with a couple of large glasses of Pino .. just perfect! staff very welcoming..."
Ann Pearson
"We were attracted in by the menu outside but when we went in the item we wanted was not there on the menu. No problem they said, we'll do it for you...."
Paul Bucknall
"Restaurants come and go this one stays and deservedly! Great staff, great food, the best in..."
Nicholas Godliman
"We came here last fall for a meal while visiting Cowes and they were able to accommodate us without a reservation on a busy Saturday night. The..."
Beatrice McLeod
"This place is lovely. The service was brilliant and staff all really nice and friendly. The premises are really tidy and situated in the idyllic town..."
Nathan Taylor
"We had a very pleasant lunch at the Coast Bar & Dining Room. My panko brie and fig dip was a huge wedge - shared it with my wife - followed by one of..."
Rob Wood
"Outstanding service with quality food served - fresh ingredients, reasonably priced & lovely atmosphere - what else would we..."
Matt Michalik
"Lovely meal and service on a Sunday, was a late booking but they accommodated us..."
Testpilot72
"Had a fabulous Anniversary evening, all the staff were lovely, nothing to much trouble and really kind ,aand the lovely welcome we got was amazing,..."
mrs sue
"Great evening in The Coast last night. Very busy and on booking table went on waiting list. New manager managed to allocate us a table. Very..."
RWK -London
"Fantastic place for a casual meal or special occasion. Their specials are always fantastic. It's not over priced considering it's location and the..."
Adam Bf
"Lovely find as we were staying near the ferry terminal Lovely staff, very helpful, great food and wine, so glad we got the chain bridge to west..."
Jan Richards
"Delicious seafood dishes and wine list. Booked a table for dinner and the whole experience was delightful. It sounded like some new..."
Serene Metson-Huynh
"To start off we did not book as we was walking around the town in search for a place to eat when we stumbled upon this hidden gem. They offered us a..."
Benjamin Johnson
"Really inviting atmosphere. The restaurant offers tables indoor and outdoor. The food was really delicious. We ordered 5 appetisers to share and a..."
Alessandra Distefano
"Really good espresso martini & the steak was cooked perfectly. Attentive staff and good atmosphere. One of my favourite spots in..."
Mily Mullin
"Huge variety for breakfast. Great service and lovely ambience. Wonderful hot chocolate. Highly..."
Sally Mitchell
"I had high hopes but our experience was just average. Our server was trying so hard but it was clear she was new and had not had the proper training..."
Sally Busby
"Will always be coming here when visiting the island now. Came across it upon a Google search and decided to book for dinner for one of our nights..."
Jade Morgan
"So pleased we found Coast. Our food was delicious, we had the nibbles bread board to start and the tapenade was amazing. Yummy pizza and the most..."
Three Dinners
"Absolutely perfect!! Lovely greeting at the door from Manager and made to feel very welcome. Great cocktails to start off our evening followed by..."
Catriona Macgregor
The Yachtsman
The Yachtsman
84/100 (888 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Seafood
British
Bar
Pub
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Crab
Tuna
Salmon
Crab Cake
Fish & Chips
Burger
Fish & chips
Seafood Platters
Cod
Prawns
Beef
Lasagne
Salad
Fish
Pub
British
Seafood
Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We booked a private hen party here and could not have picked a better place. Liam went out of his way to make sure that we had a fantastic night and..."
Lauren Malpass
"Can't recommend the Yachtsman enough . Booked a surprise 50th birthday meal here for my brother with all the family and it was fantastic. Stunning..."
Tracey Wozencroft
"We had an excellent meal yesterday. The service was also good, and it has the best views out than any other pub in Cowes. Book if you specifically..."
Karoline George
"It's good food and staff are very friendly.and we really love the view along the sea.will recommend and i will come back again when we visit with..."
Imelda Schweitzer
"Had a great meal there very good service lovely staff had a nice table by the window nice and warm and friendly atmosphere would highly recommend..."
Geoff Harris
"Fantastic accidental find food was absolutely the best,lovely atmosphere and great staff will definitely be going there again,SOON..."
Heidi Humber
"Great spot for breakfast and a great breakfast too..."
John Cripps
"Dropped by for lunch, it was quiet, staff were fabulous excellent service, amazing food best Hunters Chicken I've had in a long time, mostly..."
Louanne Samantha Freeman
"Loved the atmosphere when I visited for the Saturday Night live music. Great vibe, a decent beer and attentive staff. Will be back soon to try the..."
Matthew Bowden
"Great special lunch menu Great view as..."
Howard Braime
"Excellent food Excellent service will definately go again highly..."
Leslie Havard
"Had a very delicious crab macaroni for dinner, pasta was great, well cooked. Service was kind and..."
Naila Maia
"Very nice food yummy Sunday roast great views quiet atmosphere and good prices..."
Abbie Jade
"Almost perfect, just a busy time of year so packed and quite warm. Can honestly say service was no difference if we had been the only customers as..."
Elaine Cornford
"Popped in for a drink on the eve of the round the island race. Reasonably priced pints, though not much choice. However the view over the promenade..."
Daniel Stroud
"Lovely drinks in the sun. Respectable wine list and the chef gave us free food as he cooked too much and didn't want it to go to waste. Highly..."
Adam Farhadian Griffiths
"Only popped in for a refreshing pint whilst walking from Ventnor to Thorness Bay via cowes and the coastal path. A very nice and pleasant place to..."
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"We visited here recently and were impressed with the staff, the food, the venue and the prices. We had had a hard time finding anywhere suitable to..."
Pat Wright
"Beautiful lunch with great service and..."
Ian Mccarthy
"A lovely spot with great service and food. Only thing is it was recommended as a wonderful place to watch the sun go down but certainly not at the..."
rosanna richardson
"Had a lovely 12oz burger with bacon and a egg about a hour ago. Very tasty. I would go back for sure. Lovely views of the Solent and South coast..."
Mark Bedden
"Had the chargrilled chicken which was succulent and delicious. They also provided treats and water for my dog and the staff were incredibly friendly...."
Richard White
"Meal was very nice and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The crab pasta was excellent, dessert was ok. Would definitely go back for the main..."
Scott
"Lovely location & view, when people stopped parking right outside...Food was quite expensive, lots of choice & specials. Seafood Risotto was..."
Lesley Palmer
"Lovely place to eat, nice to have a afternoon in the pub and just have a relaxing time. Food is lovely can't fault..."
Kay Daysh
Murrays Seafood Restaurant
Murrays Seafood Restaurant
81/100 (1521 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Meringue
Oyster
Calamari
Pesto
Mussels
dover sole
Fish
Mackerel
Salmon
Cucumber
Seafood
Sea Bass
Fish Soup
Fried Sweet Potato
Pumpkin soup
Whitebait
Half Lobster
Prawn cocktail
Fried
Cannoli
Sea Bass
Coleslaw
Monkfish
Cheesecake
Sirloin Steak
Wine
Fish Pie
Fresh Fish
Haddock
Fish and Chips
Cheese Cake
Plaice
Cod
Crème Brûlée
Lobster
Duck breast
Local Fish
Prawns
Scallops
Pasta
Chocolate Brownie
Oyster
Fish Soup
Salad
Bass
Salmon and Prawns with Spicy Coconut Sauce
Cheesecakes
Puddings
Crab
Hake
Soup
Scallops
Cobb Salad
Sit down
British
Seafood
American Express
Reservations
Mastercard
Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Called Murray’s for a last minute birthday meal for a party of 8. They were incredibly helpful in accommodating us all. Great selection of fresh..."
Morgan Carpenter
"My wife wanted to eat here but when we got there we were at closing time. But we asked and were surprised to be welcomed in and fed. Great food and..."
Steve Jagger
"We had a great meal, crab pate and a fish soup to start, salmon and hake as a main, and so full we couldn't manage desert! Good wine list and lovely..."
Andrea Ely
"These people really know how to do seafood & some! Thou roughly recommend, they even do none seafood. Best of all they have crew tables, where the..."
Karoline George
"Very good food, friendly staff, great value for money, definitely going again, definitely recommend..."
Kerry Masters
"We had a very enjoyable meal last night. Staff so friendly and food really good and fresh. Hake was absolutely..."
Laura Enfys Bailey
"Had a lovely meal at Murrays for my Mums 80th birthday. The food was lovely, nice varied menu. Would recommend this restaurant and we will definitely..."
Michelle Clark
"Wonderful meal at Murrays this evening, seafood was amazing and service was faultless! I will defiantly be back and will recommend to my..."
Breeda O'Sullivan
"We’re here for holiday and glad we chose to book the table at Murray’s! Great food, great service especially as I’m such a fussy eater the..."
Kate Le
"Fantastic food. Great atmosphere and great value for money. A definite recommendation if you love..."
Sandra Turner
"Lovely warm welcome excellent food. Would definitely recommend..."
John Lord
"Had a lovely meal for our Red Squirrel Property Shop night out. Every meal was good, service was good & we were made to feel very welcome x would..."
Eileen Theresa Punter
"Always warmly welcomed & the seafood dishes couldn't get any better! Will be sure to..."
Marla Wynn
"We have been going to Murrays for 13 years on valentines day. We are always welcomed with a smile and the best..."
Oliver Brett-hill
"We’ve ordered one plate of scallop salad and the 2 course set menu for ourselves with fish soup/fried pepper squid as a starter and coley..."
CH Lee
"Delicious lunch here today. The fish was the best we've eaten in a long time. Service was good - very friendly and quick. Would definitely..."
Jenny Serra
"We had a very lovely dinner. Though it was a bit busy by the time we came -- having our orders served a little late -- the dishes were amazing. The..."
Jochel Felipe
"All the food is fresh and beautiful! Oyster is very tasty! Amazing..."
Yenn S
"Enjoyed our dinner. Seafood was fresh. Preparation was unfussy but to the point. Fish soup was a little under salted but we were able to season it..."
Julie Haw
"WOW!!! This is probably the best food I’ve had in the UK by far. Everything was so delicious. I can divide my life into two parts; before I ate the..."
Zinsdeel
"We went there twice during our holidays on the Isle of Wight. The food was amazing, it was very fresh and delicious. I had a half of boiled lobster..."
Olga Nutley
"We went for lunch and the seafood was done beautifully! Lovely specials menu to choose from. And the oysters were delicious too! Do expect the..."
Jen Shujun He
"I don't often write reviews but after 5 days eating at the current crop of "best" restaurants on the IOW it was a blessing to come here. £25 now..."
Adam Stephens
"Excellent restaurant with delicious food and very good service. Would definitely..."
Matt Reef
"The best choice of fish and seafood on the Isle of Wight. Impossible to choose from Dover Sole, plaice, lobster etc all perfectly cooked with lovely..."
Cathy Gilman
"All things are wonderful! Nice food and good service. Lobster and salmon is extremely..."
吴汉青
"Had great service and a nice time when we visited. The food was good but not 5 star. Starters were better than mains which were abit average...."
Kyle Robertson
"Murrays is a little Gem of a restaurant. Whenever we sail into Cowes, visiting is a must. Charming Staff and a top rated Kitchen. Really fresh..."
Richard Mills
"First visit. Can't rate food higher. Had smoked haddock followed by lemon tart. Absolutely..."
Linda Prendergast
"Partners food was amazing mine was a bit so so .. fish was underdone but they cooked it again service was..."
Matthew Jones
"Great food and good atmosphere. You need to book as it is usually very..."
Paddy Moore