TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated September 2024

"Wow what a lovely little place for breakfast. Popped in with my sister for a quick bite to eat while we were in Ventnor. Beautiful breakfast one of..."

Bryony Bateman

Ally Streeter

"Lovely cup of tea. Got about 6 cups of tea out of the tea pot. Lovely bone China cups and saucers. Fab little place, beautiful..."

Carole Sams

"My son & 10 week old baby popped in for a cream tea & some bubblegum flavoured ice cream today. It was gorgeous! Such an interesting place and as a..."

Kelley Phelan

"Popped in here with my Mum on Mothers Day and had a really good time. Such an interesting place with lovely tea and cakes. Really recommend. Will be..."

Sandy Heward

"Really cute vintage style tea shop & licensed for alcoholic drinks too by the seafront! Homemade cakes are great! Tony the owner was very friendly!..."

Denise Tenn

"Amazing lunch. Fantastic nostalgic feeling - loved all the memorabilia!! The owners were very friendly and accommodating. We loved the wine glasses &..."

Anna Trevellick

"A wonderful place with amazing food. Not only that they’ve gone plastic free and their take away bags are made of old newspapers...."

Paul AT Wilson

"Enjoyed a delicious cream tea sitting outside in glorious sunshine. A quirky place. Really worth a..."

Suzanne Parekh

"Visited this morning before catching the Ferry back home and was gutted not to have found this little gem earlier on. A beautiful cafe with the most..."

Carole Gibb

"We stopped here for a drink and we're just taken back by the amazing vibe, décor and full on WW2 theme. We spotted a crab pasty on the menus so..."

james mcallister

"My two pals and I were on a bike tour around the IoW and stopped in Ventnor. This place is very subtle on the outside but is amazing on the inside...."

Marc Farmer

"Hot chocolate with cream was a really great quality treat. Served in a novelty fox mug which was a lovely touch. The cfe is very eclectic inside...."

Clare Sullivan

"A wonderful experience taking our family (including young daughter) to the tea room. Welcoming atmosphere, fantastic staff and quirky theme. Food,..."

Sean S

"The place is WWII themed with lots of interesting items such as gas masks, vests and flags. Hosts were welcoming and the cafe was cosy and nice...."

Floating Head

"Had a lovely visit to the tea rooms today. The food was lovely and very reasonably priced. The décor is very nice and the owners were very friendly..."

Samantha Lloyd

"Really impressed with the layout inside of this busy cake shop. They have a large range of Coffee syrups which is hard to find in Ventnor and the..."

Ryan Gregory

"What a lovely little gem in Ventnor. Excellent service and the decoration is so..."

Sandra Johnson

"Great service, if you want to know about recent history of WW2 and take in some nostalgic info this is the place to..."

Madgiraffe 70

"The afternoon tea at Lady Scarlett’s tearoom is nothing short of fabulous! With beautifully cut sandwiches stuffed with tasty fillings, melt in..."

Bella Doswell

"I only got ice cream to take away here, so I can't really comment on the atmosphere or menu, but I have to say that the crystalized ginger ice cream..."

Bethany Staelens

"Great friendly service! Good value for money and fantastic presentation inside the tea room with 1940s memorabilia. Had a delicious cream tea and..."

Vicki B

"My Mum and I went for afternoon tea. It was one of the best afternoon teas we have ever had. Excellent food quality, great value for money, brilliant..."

Rachel H

"Went for a birthday tea. Lovely experience. Very accommodating of two noisy, messy kids. Loved the decor...."

Jessica Talbot-Dyson

"What a gem! We had the most incredible afternoon tea. Huge portions and excellent quality. Daughter was really pleased with her vegan options. Lovely..."

Maxine Simon

"Really nice little quirky tea room. A shame they don't have more tables outside but the pavement is only..."

Alex Black

"Cozy seaside Cafe and terrace. Really dig the WWII theme and the eclectic drinks menu. Something nostalgic to brighten any visit to Ventnor Beach...."

A “A.J.” Jack

"My husband and I went for afternoon tea today. His retirement present from my brother and sister in law. Was absolutely delicious and humongous...."

Sally Coleman

Crave Ice Cream

98/100 (3830 ratings)

Vegan Charcoal Ice Cream

Ice Cream Tapas

Cheesecake

Sprinkles Layer

Blackcurrant and Chocolate Brownie Ice-Cream

Vanilla Milkshake with Strawberry and Cream Topping

Bakewell Tart Ice Cream

Carrot Cake Ice Cream

Dark Belgium Chocolate Vegan

Accepts American Express

"Amazing place for anyone with allergies! ( Or without) my son is dairy free and gluten free so finding a chocolate and caramel ice cream in a gluten..."

Emma Jones

"We came here two years ago and visited the shop (we are from Plymouth) but when asking my sons what they wanted to do on holiday one of them..."

Mandy Adams

"Drove from The Needles down to Ventnor yesterday on our way back to Bembridge just to visit Crave following a recommendation. Well worth the drive,..."

Mark Godden

"Most delicious ice cream in the world, in flavours that give Willy Wonka a run for his money... and service that is so honest and warm you feel..."

Olivia Challands Lee

"We have been here many, many times and not once have we been disappointed (and my husband is a very fussy eater!). Lovely friendly service and the..."

Catherine Young

"Cannot rave enough about Crave!! We've been at least once a week (even three times in one week, ooops!) I've been telling everyone I know to go there..."

Nina Bean

"This is without a doubt the best icecream shop I’ve ever been to! Visited last year whilst on holiday in Ventnor and couldn’t wait to visit again..."

Lils Rock

"Called in today before closing and it is without doubt THE best ice cream I’ve ever tasted. Awesome range to choose from. Here for a fortnight and..."

Sarah Bird

"Great place, great staff & great ice-cream! � So nice to be able to have a little taster first...as it was a tough choice. Loved the bakewell tart..."

Nadine West

"The Vegan ice cream is wow! Loved it so much! Belgium chocolate with passion fruit sauce and chocolate chips� we had such a great afternoon and..."

Lisa Reeve

"Amazing ice cream flavours we have had the first Mermaid sundae in a cone � fabulous friendly service and the best ice cream I have ever eaten..."

Victoria Marks

"This place is wonderful. So many different flavours, catering to all kinds of dietary needs and really lovely welcoming folks. I can't recommend it..."

Karen Stritton

"This is quite simply the best ice cream on the Island with the nicest staff in the..."

Rebecca Rebecca

"The BEST ice cream in the island. We make an extra special journey over to Ventnor just for an ice cream. Best staff, best flavours and awesome..."

Emma Barnicoat

"My children and I visited this morning and we all loved it. The flavours on offer not only looked amazing but tasted amazing � I love that you let..."

Kerry Gibbs

"Brilliant service with a smile, they have no objection to you trying lots of flavours first. I had the pineapple and lemon mojito yesterday and it..."

Joss Emmerton

"Visited Crave today on our holidays. Blown away by it! Such a friendly welcome with free tastings, gorgeous ice cream! We visited for the vegan..."

Jo Makowski

"An old-fashioned looking ice cream shop with great character and amazing ice cream! I’ve been a few times on my visits to the island and it’s by..."

Nathan

"So, we thought to ourselves, let's have an ice cream. A quick Google search later and we confidently had an online answer to, "Where are the best ice..."

S Keep

"Lovely freshly made ice cream every day. So many different flavours. I’m a cup or a cone, single or double. Or try a thick milk shake in the..."

zane cohen

"Nice cute ice cream bar. Went here because of all the reviews. Think I may have been expecting way too much but I do have to say that the prices and..."

Drea

"Another local business owner recommended we stop by Crave for dessert and we were not sorry we did! The charming little shop serves such a wide..."

Zoé K (zoevisits)

"Went to find Crave after hearing good reviews but wow, it was even better than we'd hoped! Ice cream is absolutely delicious, best we've ever had...."

E G

"Crave has the best ice cream! Flavours change daily, generous servings and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Definitely a must visit if you’re..."

Nicole De Valliere

"A real holiday treat. Visited twice within our holiday week. Delicious ice cream and able to taste the flavours before buying. The giant flake was..."

Steve Long

"Best ice cream ever! Lovely staff, and you can try the ice creams before you decide what to..."

suzie camfield

"A real gem in amongst some of the tired and formulaic things to do on the Isle of Wight. Great ice-cream and some novel ideas like ice-cream tapas...."

the boy called leaf

Coffee and Walnut Cake

Salmon and Cream Cheese Bagel

Crème Tea

Hummus Olive and Red Pepper Toasties

Brie and Cranberry Toasted Sandwich with Salad and Crisps

Banana and White Chocolate Cake

Non-smoking restaurants

"Great Retro Beach Themed café, Doggy friendly, even doggy snacks available. We had the cream teas, which were lovely. Really friendly atmosphere,..."

Zerina

"Lovely and cosy spot with plenty of food and drinks on offer. Dog friendly, with treats available for them as well! Our hummus, olive, and red pepper..."

Julie Sorokurs

"We popped in here for lunch on the off-chance, and were not disappointed. Lovely food, reasonably priced, and very friendly service. I have to follow..."

Helen Holman

"My son and I stopped by for a coffee, cake and hot chocolate. First two were very nice but my son absolutely loved his kids' hot chocolate, which..."

K Hickman

"Lovely tea room. Amazing coffee and cakes. Lovely staff and a great..."

Belinda Scott

"Lovely dog friendly cafe. Great friendly happy staff who welcomed me and my dogs like old friends. Great choice of food. Had a lovely cream tea and..."

Pam Batchelor

"Beautiful views in a perfect location. Delicious cakes, toasties, hot chocolates, and coffees. Lovely, friendly staff and cute..."

Alice DeVille

"Go local! Really nice and cozy place with good coffee and a great variety of food 👍 and a nice ocean view..."

Rtz Rtz

"It's a great place to sit and watch the world go by. Admittedly it's right on the esplanade road and the World had to go by , but you know what I..."

Mark Geer

"Lovely new local business right on the esplanade with a sea view of Ventor. Stopped just for a cream tea but they have a wide menu including vegan..."

Alice Fox

"Gorgeous resting place watching the sun on the sea at Ventnor.....following a lovely walk from the Esplanade to Steephill Cove and back.....Gorgeous..."

Vanessa Goodman

"This is a magical, wonderful and joyful place. We stepped in and immediately felt at home. They are super dog friendly, with treats and beds..."

Robert Zapalski

"This is probably the best overall tea experience I have had. Weather was excellent for the time of year. Views are stunning with indoor and outdoor..."

Daanish Mehmood

"Fantastic experience, walked along the downs and was recommended by walkers to come to Toni’s, and they did not disappoint, friendly and welcoming..."

Simone Gabriela Van den Hoek

"Small tea room. Nice ambience. Seating indoors and out both under cover. Tea served in China cups and saucers. Sea view. Dog friendly inside and out...."

J Kfive (Jk5)

"Lovely little tea room / café in Ventnor, right by the beach. It's dog friendly, and there are usually a couple of tiny cute dogs, who I guess live..."

Rob Wood

"Great coffee and yummy cakes. Lovely view and great decor. They serve also sandwiches, lite bites etc. Recommended. Thanks..."

Grazyna

"Amazing service & food. Even though they had just turned off the toasties machine for my falafel wrap.They were happy to turn on again. Oh and OMG..."

Un Known

"Really lovely little place. Staples are on the main menu but look out for the specials board. The soup of the day was 10/10 and I’m not even a soup..."

Tierney Searle

Golden Sands

96/100 (1799 ratings)

"Love love love this place, was on a random day trip to the island and of course couldn’t not come to what I think is the best little cafe on the..."

Bea Stapley-Marsh

"Sat outside with my wife and 4 kids and had the best food we've experienced on the Island all week. Hunters chicken burger was out of this world as..."

Aidy Stapley-Marsh

"Wow!! Just wow!! Great place for your food hit, lovely owner (bit of eye candy), friendly service and caters amazingly for vegans like myself! If you..."

Hugo Darby

"Good food. Friendly helpful staff A nice place for a drink and a snack or a full..."

Gerry Loughlean

"Couldn't rate this place any higher! Just perfect, portions even bigger than my head which is great to cure the worst of hang overs. Excellent..."

Alex Peter James

"I come here often when we visit the island. I have been on the island for this weekend and have visited here 6 times already. Always feel welcome,..."

Demi Webb

"Great place, even did a take away breakfast for me and my staff when we were working nearby. It was so good we ate there for the following 3 days...."

Ollie Smith

"Amazing service which creates such a friendly atmosphere. Lovely food with huge portions making sure you never leave hungry! Great value for money!..."

Ana Louise

"We had a lovely meal here on our holiday, fantastic portions, super friendly and helpful staff, would highly..."

Nicola Mitchell

"My husband and I came in with our two girls for a late breakfast and we loved the place. Food was fantastic, great interior and lovely staff. If..."

Joe Ormshaw

"Great cafe, beautifully decorated with some brilliant pictures on the walls. Staff very friendly and welcoming and made sure we were happy with our..."

Debbie Deacon

"Food was spot on, couldn't fault it!� The service was fantastic, very beautiful location as well! 10/10..."

Lee Newman

"owner is a gem , cafe is piff sparkling clean and food is amazing for a great price..."

Morgan Skyrme

"Perfect as usual thanks This is a fantastic place to eat and enjoy the..."

Terry Martin Hollman

"Best chips on the island. Freshly cooked and fantastic..."

Lin Sams

"Loved it great food friendly service too �☀ Would..."

Brett Pigden

"Absolutely fabulous from the location, the staff who were so friendly, and well the food!! Delcious, excellent value for money and huge..."

Louise Ortelli

"This was a great find when looking for something to eat after a day sightseeing. A good range on the menu at reasonable prices. The selection of ice..."

Hels

"Really lovely chips and amazing curry sauce. Big portions and reasonably priced. The staff were extremely friendly and the location was..."

H B

"Not only does this place do great vegan ice cream - the service is brilliant! On the night of Ventnor carnival, one of the members of staff was..."

Zack Polanski

"Lovely place right on sea front. The young lady that served us was very nice and friendly to the kids. Food was really nice. Cooked to order so very..."

Lee Pearson

"Fantastic service today on the icecream stand by a super friendly chap. We sat outside enjoying icecream and fish and chips. The fish and chips were..."

mitch

"Delicious ice cream! Great service from a young gentleman, who let me try a flavour before purchasing. They had sooo many flavours to choose from,..."

chloe louise

"Easily the best burger I've had on the wight, Serving staff are friendly and open. Plenty for your money, no bold claims about themselves, however..."

Kieran Hart

"Superb chips, great portion. Crab cakes were also very..."

Rich H

"Lovely service and humongous portions for a fair price. Loved the ice cream, rum and raisin was delicious. Just cross the road to the beach. They..."

Robert Zapalski

"Great, crisp, fish and chips. A little expensive for takeaway, but worth..."

Lindsay Hall

"Fabulous chippy, lovely crispy chips and excellent batter. They also serve delicious ice cream, the rhubarb and custard was delicious!! Right on the..."

Briony Williamson

"The food is cooked to order, the fish and chips are delicious and second to none. The staff are really friendly and professional I ordered from a..."

mandy taylor

"Best Fish and Chips on this side of the island, possibly the best ? Friendly and helpful staff, they make some awesome milkshakes too.Take out only..."

laika thedog

"Every time I visit the island I find another little nugget of loveliness…..has to be said this place is this visits. Friendly, chatty staff and..."

Recovery Keg

"Been frequenting this local restaurant for years whether for just a cuppa and a chat or for their splendid breakfast and other delicacies. You will..."

Mike Spiller

The Seapot

96/100 (3808 ratings)

Greek Beer by the Sea

Fisherman's Board

Hummus

Prawn Baguette in Piquant Sauce

Mediterranean Platter

Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wandered down via Devil’s Chimney yesterday hoping for a drink by the sea and was delighted to find the Seapot. We were so pleased to see Vegan..."

Abi Adamson

"What a brilliant find, typically enough on our last day on the island! We will definitely be back. Excellent food and really friendly service! I had..."

Sarah Gomme

"A super spot. Thanx muchley James and staff. Amazing food..... beautifully presented..... great setting and polite staff. Definitely want a repeat..."

Helen Fry

"Thank you to the lovely people at the Seapot for a fabulous lunch in a relaxed setting. We always pop in when we are on holiday and are never..."

Allyson Keresey

"The best bacon sandwich mafe to my picky specifications and without a moan.and a perfect cold spritzer. And the view right next to you .whats not to..."

Carole Sutton

"Oh I do like to be beside the seaside, eating bacon sarnies, homemade cake and drinking pots of tea. Seapots is a super special spot. Would like to..."

Joan Ellis

"A great place for a sunny lunch. Very friendly and fantastic food...."

Ian Butchers

"Stopped here a few times whilst walking from shanklin to ventnor for drinks. Had lunch a couple of times and today we stopped for Boxing Day drinks...."

Kathryn Wheeler

"Lovely spot at Wheelers Bay. Always friendly, food fab and views fabulous when stopping for a coffee, lunch or wine!! Dog friendly..."

Marie Symons

"Fab place for kwaffee n cake, on edge of the sea with glistening sparkly big..."

Heather North

"Lovely location and a great friendly service..."

Jayne Nigh

"My fav place on the Island. Always exciting to see what cake flavour is for sale! Had some lovely sarnies there and so..."

Sharon Liddington

"Great place, friendly service, fsntastic..."

Sue O'Brien

"We hatched a cunning plan on Monday.....we left Woody’s lead just so we could return on Wednesday. Our favourite little gem on IOW. Thanks Kerry &..."

Sally Maddox

"Always a friendly welcome. Great food hot and cold. WONDERFUL cakes to die for! It even has a liquor..."

Moira Haydon

"Scrummy blackcurrent cake! Fantastic spot on a beautiful (if blustery) day! We'll be back!..."

Robyn Munt

"A great simple cafe alongside the sea, a beautiful spot in Ventnor to chill out and enjoy lovely platters, Mediterranean, vegan, seafood,..."

Gloria Stark

"A wonderful small café in a sheltered spot with lovely sea views. Excellent home made cakes and food. The strawberry + clotted cream Victoria sponge..."

Angie Davies

"Superb food, atmosphere, setting, staff are so helpful and freindly. Sitting in the little beach hut overlooking the sea with brilliant food and..."

Rob Cameron

"Lovely little place hidden away. My partner really enjoyed the muscles and they smelt amazing. The vegan platter i had was really good, but a little..."

Alexandra Phillips

"Ideal location. Food & service was excellent. Will definitely recommend &..."

Sharon Everitt

"Lovely little place. The team are so friendly. We had the fish platter & mussels which were beautiful and several cheeky glasses of wine. I wasn't..."

Tim Brickle

"Absolutely fabulous spot! It's literally the best little secret in Ventnor. Amazing cakes, milkshakes and superb beers for the adults!😊 Beautiful..."

Gemma Metcalfe

"Had lunch at Seapot , a lovely friendly welcome and lots of fuss to our little dog Tilly! Beautiful views with lovely tasty food and reasonably..."

Angela Davis

"A beautiful spot, ever friendly service and awesome snacks. A hidden gem not to be..."

Mark Jeanes

"The staff were lovely and incredibly flexible about our annoying food allergies. You'll rarely find somewhere that is willing to alter a platter to..."

Sonny Johnson

"Had a very enjoyeable lunch at this charming and unpretentious seaside café. The Fisherman's board was delicious! A bit difficult to find because of..."

Florence Zakrzewski

"Great location for a refreshing drink on a beautiful walk to monks bay! Unfortunately the sea mist rolled in but still warm! On a clear sunny day..."

G

"Had a gorgeous lunch at at The Seapot. It took a bit of finding due to road closure but worth the effort. I had the Fisherman’s board which was..."

Jackie Knight

"We came here after seeing the great reviews online! It’s really tucked away but 100% worth the walk down! The food was really good, very reasonable..."

Dan Dilloway

"A little gem! Lovely people, super food, amazing..."

Sharon Charalambous

"Wonderful restaurant. Sat in a beach hut and had the fisherman's board. All family members loved their food. Brilliant location, service and drank..."

Matt Atkinson

"A must do, at the end of the coastal walk. Just what we wanted. The 3 beach huts were very cute too, should you need to shelter from the sun or the..."

Ann On-Holiday

"Such a lovely place and great food too! Right on the seaside, there are tables outside or you can sit inside one of the cabin, very nice. We had the..."

Angela Barone

"This is a beautiful spot with a serene view. Very relaxing sitting right next to the ocean while enjoying a coffee. Would definitely recommend for..."

Angela Dalton

Geranium Restaurant - The Royal Hotel

Wheelchair Accessible

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"We had a dine and stay price is Wight deal . The taster menu looked so tempting that we upgraded + the wine selection it was fabulous would highly..."

Richard Ann Sheath

"Stayed at the royal hotel for my brothers wedding at the botanical garden from 19-22 July. I took my Bernese mountain dog along wth me and the staff..."

Sam Healey

"If you are looking for attentive staff, friendly faces, fantastic service, luxurious surroundings, sparkling blue pool water, bubbly champagne,..."

Sally Butler

"The welcome, service of the staff and the food were second to none at The Royal. Would absolutely recommend. A real timeless classic gem on a..."

Juliette Middleton

"Absolutely loved every minute of our time at The Royal Hotel. The hotel itself is beautiful, the grounds and views are stunning and the staff were so..."

Sarah Shaikh

"Beautiful hotel with the friendliest & helpful staff. Particular mention to our breakfast waiter Alex and the gentlemen behind the bar, thank you for..."

Julie Bartlett

"Excellent service, room was comfortable and welcoming with great view- although some stairs to negotiate after leaving the lift - the corridors..."

Bridget Jones

"Had afternoon Champagne tea for my daughters 21st Birthday, food and drink were 1st class, surroundings tranquil and beautifully maintained, staff..."

Karen Boudicca Hollingsworth

"We did the 'Dine and Stay' at The Royal to celebrate our anniversary after marrying there 10 years ago. Beautiful place, the staff are amazing,..."

Jo Chipperfield

"This is a beautiful hotel in a lovely setting. Staff are very friendly and helpful. An old fashioned charm with a modern twist. The restaurant food..."

Suzanne Hall-Gibbins

"Had a lovely stay! Thankyou! Complementary upgrade!! Fizz in the room! All the things that matter... Clean throughout, great food, great service!..."

Jo Hunter

"We had an excellent stay here. The staff were exceptional and very attentive. Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting to visit the Isle of..."

Courtney Graham

"A top class experience, in tasteful period surroundings, with superb gardens to enjoy looking out on to. The "Royal Tea" is an experience in itself...."

Tony Holmes

"Fabulous food, gracious staff, best bed ever! A perfect way to recover from a trans-Atlantic..."

Jennifer Parent

"The food was excellent and the service was fantastic. Highly recommend The Royal Hotel. It was a great..."

Barry Noke-Hart

Ale And Oyster

Roger Adcock

Geranium Restaurant - The Royal Hotel

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

The Kitchen At London House

Freshly Baked Pastries

Accepts American Express

"Mouth watering food made from high quality ingredients. The pies are freshly baked throughout the day and delicious. The freshly made cream teas are..."

Angie Davies

"I’m really glad I didn’t check the reviews before deciding to go to this place for breakfast. We were actually planning to go somewhere else but..."

Graziella Delceppo

"The cream teas were awesome. The blueberry & fruit scones were fluffy delights so much so we bought extra and they were as scrumptious the next day!..."

S Dunning

"The best on the island. They only use high quality ingredients that include: Meat from the local butcher, real butter, fresh eggs and Belgium..."

B Lawton

"Great bakery on Ventnor high street with a variety of pastries, pasties and drinks. Had a warm London house pastie. It was..."

G

"We have been on holiday in Ventnor and we stopped here for breakfast today. Very clean place, the food & drinks were excellently presented and the..."

Jo&Tred Wedding

"Lovely food.great staff.if you are moaning about lack of vegan food then pop yourself up st boniface downs and have a munch next to the..."

Martin Smith

"Just had an absolutely amazing roast dinner. Lovely setting, delicious food and amazing staff and service. Managed to squeeze a pudding in too which..."

Sarah Bettin

"I went here with my family. We booked a table in advance which I strongly advice if you want to gurantee a table as the food here is top notch. I..."

B H

"The kitchen has done the right thing after reading reviews from these vegans complaining. If it hadn’t been for the minority of you there would..."

Julie Barham

"It's always nice to see the Vegans are out in force, giving 1 star reviews to drive down the ratings of this establishment after they abandoned Vegan..."

Andy Timmins

"Lovely Coffee and Cake whilst exploring..."

Zerina

"Had an absolutely amazing breakfast today and the coffee was superb..."

Paul Bagley

"In my experience vegans adopt unusual and difficult food choices to stand out. They like the attention. This Google review board demonstrates what..."

Coraldye Coraldye

"Outstandingly good. My parents have lived in Ventnor for over a decade and we've been lucky enough to have London House most of that time. Their..."

Edward Conley

"Love this place and I've never been, I run a small cafe, thank you Sally, your article is now laminated and on the wall..."

Dug Hickin

Stripped

"Great simple food done well !! Fresh, uncomplicated, minimal, both the menu and interior go hand in hand. Walking in to the stripped out old bank..."

Rustica Tiles

"Awesome burger place, great vegan options if you want one! Parents love the meat ones..."

Steve Rogers

"Fantastic new venue in Ventnor, worth a visit without a doubt..."

Sharon Holloway

"Just such good..."

Hana Yates

"I don't have any more photos as we ate it too quickly! Friendly service and delicious..."

Adam Waters

"Ordered takeaway and food was ready in 10mins. Food was delicious, tasty burgers and the fusion fries were great! Gluten free catered for as well...."

Michael Bloomfield

"Didn't expect to find such a nice burger bar in Ventnor. I though these are normally found in locations with a younger demographic. Anyway, staff..."

Matthieu Marshall

"Great burgers and the Crab fries and Frickles are to die..."

Tim Blackshaw

"Excellent! If you THINK you've had the best burger ever but you haven't visited this place ... You're mistaken! This is a lot more excitng than just..."

Richard Treadwell

"We had the veggie burger, the beef pizza and pizza & chips for the kids. Very impressed with the staff, beer selection and the kids had loads of room..."

Steamtrain

"The food is amazing! Easily one of the best if not the best pizza I've ever had in my life. So much so we went back within a week! Great quality..."

Lisa Ford

"Closed during Covid, but when they were doing the burger truck in Ventnor (as they were in December), I scheduled my weekend around it. The..."

Hawk Moon

"Plant burger was very interesting, miso roman soup was excellent, not many places manage to make it well! Unique Coke substitute brand was also..."

Jake L

"Awesome food experience. Simple menu with classical items like burgers and pizzas, but so well made with super ingredients. Kids very much enjoyed..."

Morten Jensen

"Friendly, fun and welcoming team (always). Great location, vibe, music, wine and food! (Don't forget to also visit its amazing sister restaurant..."

Shelley Scothorne

"Good and interesting flavours for the beef katsu burger. fries were solid but not mind blowing. bottom of the burger bun was incredibly soggy though...."

Pan

"Really delicious food, good portion sizes too and friendly attentive service. There is a great variety of options - including incredible vegan food..."

Jessica Riley

"Exceptional service and a lovely informal atmosphere. The best pizza on the Island. Very accommodating of all dietary..."

Matthew Ridley

"Great food all freshly made and very tasty. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Will have to return very..."

Craig Dabbs

"Really good burgers. Not the usual cheesy/mayo heavy fair: different style but absolutely..."

Jenga Jools

"The best burger and chips!! The fried dill pickles were amazing..."

A R

"been here before but wasnt impressed with the selection but opted for the lamb burger special this time and have no regrets. highly..."

k

"Very tasty and change from the normal cuisine you get on the isle. The chips are amazing. Highly..."

Dharmesh Patel

The Boathouse Restaurant

"Excellent. Helpful friendly staff. Excellent fresh food, worth the hike to it. Made even better by the beautiful weather. Well done to..."

Jeremy Murton

"Situated in a beautiful little cove, Great food with very special views. Tucked away under the cliff..."

Andrew Guppy

"A little gem.... great cycling destination for lunch and..."

Linda Stephenson

"Amazing little resturant located right on the beach. You can watch the boats land with the days catch. The seafood is as fresh as you can get. Can..."

James Brooke

"Really good food and a great atmosphere. Can..."

Magnus Saunders

"Lovely food. Hot,fresh,tasty, service excellent. Clean facilities. Friendly. Best find ever..."

Anne Fabing

"Delightful location, lovely people. Great food..."

Linda Westmore

"Really friendly. Very good..."

Paul McKillop

"This is a little gem. Fantastic location, fantastic food, fantastic..."

Melanie Morris

"Sea food good and fresh and plenty of..."

Brian Milton

Smoking Lobster Grill And Cocktail Bar

92/100 (3661 ratings)

Half Lobster and Chips

Thai Green Curry Risotto

Seafood Platter for 2

Seafood Platter for Two

Wheelchair Accessible

"I cannot say how much I loved this place! From the warm welcome to my whole family, the amazing advice on which drinks would be best with what food,..."

Shelley Saxby

"My grandfather had seen the place being refurbished and asked us to take him for lunch yesterday (30th September) we certainly were not disappointed!..."

Tarnia Nebbitt

"We came for the weekend, and was recommended to visit smoking lobster by one of the bars in shanklin (no. 64) we had a party of 5 of us, all of which..."

Tanya Phillips

"Lovely place, lovely food and the staff were really friendly. If you're ever in Ventnor you should definitely give this place a try. I highly..."

Heidi Johnson

"Absolutely fanatic meal tonight, there were 6 of us and you had to very hard customers to please (the oldies) and not surprisingly they thought you..."

Alicia Peace

"Food was easily the best we've eaten on IOW :) Fish was cooked to perfection and 'slaw so crunchy and delicious. We visited twice both times the..."

Wesley Hackett

"Simply the best! Friendly welcoming staff, such a great setting and the most incredible food, cannot get enough of this..."

Sue Wharton

"Loved our first visit last night, and will definitely be back before long! Fillet steak - amazing, crispy chilli squid - the best, and ricotta..."

Helen Babington

"Amazing food, fresh, modern & absolutely delicious using lots of local produce, easily one of the best restaurants on the Island (cocktails are..."

Sophie Honeybourne

"What an absolute Gem of a perfect restaurant! The menu was a delight , so refreshing & the food was out of this world! Beautiful setting with..."

Kate Dale

"From the moment we stepped in the door the staff were very welcoming and went out of their way to provide a good paced service and made sure we..."

Lou Grice

"Very cool place. Fun & friendly professional service, and all the dishes were out of this world, most caught locally of course, this place would give..."

Al Chisholm

"Super attentive staff who were more than helpful in finding us a quiet corner for our dog (they also gave us water with ice cubes for him on a..."

Tony Goff-Yu

"Excellent! The menu reflects the quality of the restaurant as close to as a michelin star as you can get. The food is fresh and very well cooked,..."

Michael Crowe

"What a wonderful place for dinner! Easily missed, but this gem of a restaurant is a must visit when you come to the Isle of Wight, easily one of the..."

Phai Dip

"Ventnor is a casual little seaside town with the usual seaside fish and chips, etc. Imagine my delight when I went there for lunch at the..."

Bethany Staelens

"Excellent and good quality seafood with friendly staff in a small, cosy setting facing the sea. All dishes were good but the desserts were..."

Rohit Ambekar

"Visited Smoking Lobster with my family (wife and two daughters) whilst on the IOW. It was our daughters 4th birthday. The staff could not have been..."

Matt Pavitt

"Absolutely brilliant time at the Smoking Lobster. Food was fantastic (have to try the lobster brioche) and the staff couldn't have done enough for..."

Pete Alexander

"Went to the restaurant yesterday evening. Customer service was excellent, swift and welcoming. Food was amazing and felt like it was worth it...."

aaron arasasingham

"Beautiful fresh ingredients, cooked perfectly and served by delightful staff in a clean simple tasteful restaurant. Add a glass of chilled wine...."

Kim Roberts

"Having been to the Smoking Lobster in Cowes on three occasions with three different experiences from superb to mediocre, we decided to go to the..."

Clive Jones

"Beautiful location, beautiful interior decoration and wonderful food. Completely enjoyed my time here. Pro tip: try the limoncello sake (if they..."

Nick Muoh

"Love this little restaurant by the beach, I don’t normally like Asian fusion, but smoking lobster does it so well, really good cooking with a lot..."

Vanessa Kho

"This is one of our favourite spots on the IOW. The food never fails to deliver in quality, taste and presentation. Be sure to book, it’s a popular..."

Paul Harris

"Amazing fusion flavours right by the sea! Making sure our guest from France experienced the best in Ventnor we could only book Smoking Lobster for..."

Simon Matthews

Felu

"Amazing 🤩 Food was hot, fresh and tasted amazing. Staff were very friendly and helpful, talking us through the menu choices was not a problem..."

Lee

"Dinner Lovely seafood restaurant We booked this restaurant in advance as there are not many restaurants open on a Tuesday evening. Good job we did..."

Guys Who Dine

"Wonderful restaurant with a sea view. Super friendly staff Top quality food with an Asian..."

Dave Nutt

"Great restaurant. The lobster and tiramisu a must have. Highly..."

Meryl D'Souza

The Hambrough Restaurant With Rooms

Escalope of Cornish Cod Braised Fennel & Bouillabaisse Sauce

Sandwiches

Afternoon tea

Coffee and Handmade Chocolates

Duck breast

Cod

Honey Roast Guinea Fowl and Roast Hispi Cabbage

Beef

Gulab jamun

Foie gras

Duck Liver Parfait with Crispy Leg Croquette Spiced Fig Chutney and Toasted Ciabatta

Escalope of Cornish Stonebass Cauliflower Puree Saute Pak Choi and Red Wine Sauce

Button Mushroom Velouté with Mushroom Stuffed Pasta & Truffle Dressing

Gazpacho with Crab and Pickled Radish

Sourdough Bread with Butter

Slow Cooked Breast of Low Lamb Braised Pearl Barley

Fish

Risotto

Duck Liver Parfait Crisp Croquette Spiced

Pork

Salmon

Chocolate Mousse Cocoa Tuile and Fresh Coffee

"Delicious and creative dishes, including interesting Vegetarian options. Wonderful friendly service added to the occasion. Would recommend table..."

Edward Barnes

"The champagne high-tea was an absolutely lovely experience for my auntie and I, from beginning to end. From the minute we arrived, we were warmly..."

Suki Stockham

"Top rated food. Rather an underwhelming interior in the restaurant and the lounge area, it could do with an interior designer coming in. The waiter..."

marc

"An excellent place for eating. The set lunch is amazing value for extremely good food. The service is excellent, and the location is great..."

Lee Cotton

"Matthew Tomkinson at the Hambrough reminds us all what 'fine dining' should mean, yet so rarely does, alas; for his cooking contains the rarest of..."

Ted Nield

"Ambiance, experience and hospitality where all superb - we were made to feel very special to be honest. Food in totality was exceptional - a lunch..."

Mike Jolly

"The duck parfait was a meaty cloud of joy. The lamb beautifully cooked but a little confusing. The beef was like eating delicious velvet. The cod was..."

Mr Akhtar

"Went there for a wedding breakfast ( evening meal). Highly recommend it. Amazing food, and great service. Couldn't of been more helpful..."

Helen Kibbey

"The most incredible fine dining experience. Each and every element of the meal was perfection. Everything from the sourdough and salted butter was..."

The Charlotte Diaries

"Superb, 7 course tasting menu, we enjoyed every dish. Table in the window with a beautiful view. Good atmosphere, helpful friendly..."

Rachel Green

"Outstanding experience ! Thank you Matthew and Geo ! Beautiful ravioli, beef Rossini and the Apple tart is a fusion of flavours you will never..."

Gino Feraru

"We had lunch at the Hamborough twice while we were on the Island. Both occasions were truly excellent, perfect flavours, textures and beautifully..."

Gordon Brown

"Well worth a visit. Had Sunday lunch here was lovely with a great atmosphere, Ventnor is a quiet holiday spot with its own charm plus a sandy and..."

David Best

"Our second time at this restaurant and this time staying in one of the room. Amazing breakfast, really high quality ingredients, beautiful room with..."

Vanessa Kho

"we had a lovely break in a lovely room looking out over Ventnor beach, breakfast was delicious, but we went to have dinner, cooked by Mathew..."

Serena Cottrell

"We had an amazing lunch at the Hambrough. Lovely, attentive staff and delicious food on the set lunch menu. A really happy lunch experience. We will..."

Ian Robinson

"We had a lovely large room with double aspect views over the marina and sea, with a bath strategically placed to soak them up. The bed was large and..."

Caroline Eastwood

"We booked for afternoon tea, using a voucher bought as a gift. From the moment we walked in, we were treated superbly. We were greeted at reception,..."

Island Nanna

"We went to the Hambrough for the weekend and booked the restaurant for our first nights meal, I can truly say it was amazing. I had Gazpacho with..."

Craig Campbell

Mill Bay Inn

Fish and Chips and Mushy Peas

Fisherman's Platter

Lasagne

Beef

Beer Battered Fish and Chips

Cod Fish Finger and Sausage

Mill Bay Fish and Chips

Carvery Roasted Chicken

Wheelchair Accessible

"As always great food. Can never fault the food, the staff or the location. Can't beat sitting outside in the sun looking at that view. And with..."

Lee Ryder

"Popped in with The Missis and The Father in Law to sample the Sunday carvery and wasn't disappointed, great food, polite staff and 1st class service...."

Tony Bryan

"Really good food and excellent staff. An extra star for the crayons to the children, they loved that they could colour their menus while we waited..."

Annica Karlsson

"Great value for money and very helpful staff - would highly recommend this..."

Maureen Butcher

"Amazing food Best gravy on the island � Staff are lovely very..."

Shannon Kelvin Christou

"The best carvery i have ever had ,good food, veg NOT over cooked , polite service , very clean and the price right ONLY one problem they are..."

Maurice Bennett

"Great Boxing Day Lunch after the swim. Amazing selection of delicious..."

Hilary Salisbury

"What an amazing place too eat and drink.Good prices and amazing..."

Mark Barratt

"Great carvery great location good..."

Jack Sears

"Have been twice for their carvery which is good value for money. There was a good variety of vegetables which were nicely cooked so they were not..."

David Banks

"Thoroughly enjoyed a carvery. Very cheap and good portion size and friendly staff. What more could you ask for. Will be returning..."

Karl McDonald

"Ate here with frail lady. Staff were unbelievably helpful and pleasant. Food arrived quick and was delicious. Best Fish & Chips I've had in a long..."

Wendy D

"Had a great Sunday roast the carvery had a great selection and very generous meat potions the puddings were to die for would highly recommend this..."

Clare Quinton

"Excellent food and really generous portion sizes, so a brilliant family dinner location after a busy day out on holiday. The beer battered fish &..."

Sarah Dena

"A great find right on seafront. Lovely fish and chips very fresh and hot and arrived quickly. Good service. Went down well with a cider. Definitely..."

Marion Bines

"Fab service, nice tasty home cook food, amazing..."

Phil Simpson

"Lovely food at very reasonable prices with welcoming staff. All topped of with an amazing..."

Ruby Tastic

"Fish and chips take away. It was very kind of the staff to cook for us as they have just closed the kitchen. The fish and chips were good quality...."

Gnans

"Me and hubby have just had cod and chips here , and it was amazing, firm cod in a crispy batter and scrummy chips that stayed crispy throughout the..."

Sue Crook

"Went in for a Sunday carvery and found the food and service to be very good. Would..."

David Smith

"Great fish and chips, very friendly staff, great views and..."

Mark H

"Very good. I enjoyed our fish and chips.😋 Good staff too...."

Lizabeth Stone

"Lovely atmosphere and really felt welcome and the guys running it are very friendly and the food was set to an amazing standard thanks again..."

Craig Hannon

"Went for a sunday caravey the place was really busy but the service was excellent and friendly and the food was very good for the price Advice is to..."

sharon nicholls

"Had a quick beer sat outside as there was fun, live music on which attracted a lively crowd dancing on the street..."

Jamie

"Can't comment on the food but the beautiful early evening views, well kept beer and friendly staff mean we'll be..."

Andy Groves

The Crab Shed

91/100 (1127 ratings)

Crab Pastie & Mackerel Ciabatta

"One of the most beautiful and magical hidden treasures on the Island. The food � is fantastic and totally fresh. The wine � simply enhances your..."

Curtis Xavier-Ross

"After venturing down the 88 steep steps (my daughter counted them!) and back up them again with our crab pasties bought we headed home to bake them...."

Cathi Morris

"What a great place for lunch lovely food great staff fantastic views. Thankyou for a great..."

Martyn Pope

"Loved it. I had the Crab Pasty and I must say it was Excellent. The King Prawn Skewers looked amazing. Next time I will try them if I can get a..."

Brett Aherne

"Fantastic crab lunch in outstanding bay, with just the best staff. Hope to be back for the..."

Jane Routley

"My twin sister and I visited twice it was so good the crab pasties are delicious, to be enjoyed with a little salad dressing on the side, and the..."

Jeannette Bradbury

"First crab pasty I've ever had and it won't be the last �. �. The salads were very nicely done and the slaw was just right. We'll be..."

Jon Fitness

"Unique setting and a fabulous crab sandwich, even on a blustery day it's worth the..."

Jane Scott

"Best crab sandwiches I have ever had and friendly, welcoming service - a great little find! You must..."

Julie-Anne Burton

"Fantastic food, brilliant service, spectacular location. An absolute must..."

Catherine Sarah Mattingly

"Just awesome food, amazing view and a generally lovely..."

Paul Nicholas

"Fantastic food set in a beautiful cove, certainly worth a..."

Gary Smith

"Only got 3 things to say about this place...Fantastic, Incredible,..."

Laura Miller Dunsby

"Second time we've visited for crab pasty. Just the..."

Nicky Eastaugh

"Amazing little place. Everyone should..."

Kate Lamb

"One of my favourite places ever! Food, views and service all amazing. Not to be..."

Rebecca Singerman-Knight

"Amazing!! Walked down from the Ventnor Botanical Gardens for lunch and beer. Lovely service, great pasty. If I didn't live quite so far away, I'd..."

Megan Booth

"Amazing half lobster. Wonderful pasties and lovely friendly helpful..."

Samantha Nicholas

"The crab pasties are absolutely gorgeous!! Perfect setting, we will definitely be back..."

Louise Moran

"Can't wait to visit very soon what are your opening hours starting 27th may please..."

Louise Backhouse

"The BEST for food and service in Steephill Cove! Steephill Cove is THE best place on the IOW! :)..."

Jane Curtis

"great quirky eating place in a beautiful cove. The crab pasties are..."

Jayne Jones

"Crab burger excellent and Great service from..."

Steve Bowen

"Fab crab sandwiches washed down with a lovely bottle of wine! Not to be..."

Anne Humphreys

"Crab with lime mayo and lobster bisque, very very nice. Lovely place and very..."

Myles Filose

"Delicious local lobster at lunch in a fantastic location on a sunny summer's..."

Serena Constance

"Amazing little spot in a very cosy bay. Feels almost original in its concept and very hidden away. Had a crab and sweet potato pasty, both great..."

Tim Beech

"Lovely little business, very tasty food & friendly staff. Hard to find the delightful quirky setting that is Steep Hill Cove but it was worth being..."

Julie Owen

"Well, not cheap, this plate for 2 was £150, but good quality. Good service, despite I tried to book over the phone and couldn’t. Just popped in..."

Ion Lupascu

"Independently recommended by two friends in London and met all expectations. Mackerel Ciabatta and Crab Pasty were delicious, all washed down with..."

Keith McMahon

"Steephill Cove, near Ventnor, Isle of Wight. The Crab Shed serves (amongst other good stuff) crab pasties, like Cornish pasties, but filled with crab..."

Laurence

"Delicious crab pasty at the crab shed yesterday. Great view and prices were pretty reasonable too. The mackerel ciabatta was also delicious. The..."

Abi H

"A rare spot that pairs great local produce with a stunning location. Amanda and her team even did a dairy free option that our daughter could have...."

David Trott

"Delicious crab pasty! What a treat - they do a mackerel one too - we will return next year for one of those! Fabulous location, couldn't have got..."

Martin Willingale

"The pasties are delicious. The surrounding is stunning. Steep Hill Cove is perfect for a relaxing day..."

Thomas Kuschel

"What a lovely view. We stopped for drink midwalk and didn't speak. Absolutely stunning. They do crab or mackerel pasties that smelt delicious. Wine..."

Kelly Henderson

"Unreal crab pasties!! You have to try them. Really beautiful location too - the Santorini of the Isle of..."

Luke Hellebronth

"Delicious crab pasty and mackerel ciabatta! Super friendly service..."

Peiyi Deng

"The atmosphere is very relaxing and beach like. The manager is very nice and open. A very worth while place to..."

Tom's Production

"Fab quirky place. Pasties delicious but don't do anything else 😋. Only open 12-3 I think but well worth it. Steep hill cove is beautiful and..."

Anne Wilson

"Crab pasties were amazing lovely place . Very..."

Zoe Litt

"Lovely staff, beautiful location, wonderful..."

Robert Beaven

"Crab, Mackeral and Salmon Pasties. Best place to go to get them, get there when it opens or there won't be any left 🤣. Can buy them frozen to take..."

Oscar Joyce

"Freshly made crab and seafood pasties...."

Darren Barden

The Buddle Inn

90/100 (4698 ratings)

Pint of Fuggle De Dum Ale

Burger

Moules Marinière

Smuggler's Beef Burger

Lemon Cheesecake and Raspberry Sorbet

Curry

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Beef

Mussels with Additional Fries

Prawns

Chocolate Fudge Cake Slice

Local Beer You Can't Beat

Double Chocolate Brownie

Mixed Meat Roast Dinner

Free off-street parking

"Another visit to The Buddle Inn for a pre-Christmas meal. Roast turkey and a roast beef, all meals were perfect. Love this place for being a..."

Neil McNiffe

"Lovely pub serving Mermaid gin and island sea salt vodka, food was good, service was great and the live music awesome. Big up to Sean and his guitar...."

Jacqueline Murphy

"wow! - lovely pub with great views to the sea, good selection of beers + some of the finest pub food in..."

John C. London

"Amazing food and fantastic service! We were a group of 4 adults and 3 children. With our daughter being coeliac we are always weary of where to take..."

Wayne Kahn

"Absolutely lovely food,great service,can't wait to go back,would thoroughly recommend this..."

Craig Bridgeman

"Brilliant pub, great views and fantastic staff! A huge thank you to Vicky for her recommendation for our next pub as..."

Carl Iszatt

"Lovely atmospheric pub, dog friendly with great food. Always a must visit when on the..."

Steve Povey

"Great local pub!! Fantastic with kids and adults!!! Highly recommend it for anyone passing..."

Alec Nash

"Yummy roast dinner here today. Friendly staff but not in your face whilst eating, which is always good. Clean, welcoming and would definitely..."

Tracy McNulty

"Thanks to the Buddle Inn and Jamie.... our stay was great..... the food was excellent... next time I'll bring my accordion. Thanks again From the..."

Mark Buddle

"Great service, food good ,grandson enjoyed a tender steak , Portion size very good. There is even a Buddle Ale. All in all great..."

Brianrobert Worley Buddle

"Amazing pub. I visit at least once a year . Foods great, beers great, staff are great and the atmosphere is ...... you guessed it ! Been here loads..."

Ryan Hatfield

"A gorgeous country pub overlooking the sea. The smell of authentic pub, beer and food cooking was alluring and will surely be back to sample the..."

Ross Bray

"The Buddle Inn has got to be my favourite place to eat on the island. My first time there I had the crab Mac n cheese which was absolutely..."

Zoé K (zoevisits)

"4 of us dropped in without a booking just as the heavens opened 😱 So glad we did! Staff very friendly & helpful, local Smugglers ale nice and..."

Mike Walters

"A beautiful place to rest in Niton for a long summer evening. Outdoor settings were comfortable and the town is endearing and aesthetic. Careful of..."

James Godby

"Been here twice in the last week, and the food has been stunning each time! Highly recommend if you love big portions and homely pub..."

Nick Jones

"enjoyed three separate visits at the Buddle over our week's stay in Niton, lured by the innovative loyalty app, but returning for the quality of the..."

rickycowslip

"Amazing location to start with, especially when the sun is out and sitting in the garden. Great choice of food on the menu, friendly staff...."

Nick Cole

"Beautiful evening to sit in the garden for our meal and take in the amazing view! Such a lovely location and the food was perfect..."

Rebecca Cole

"Lovely old English pub with large beer garden. Excellent food and friendly staff. Good carpark opposite and views of the sea. Unfortunately not..."

Glynis Marsh

"Took my wife and 4 girls. What a lovely place with a lovely atmosphere. The food was too die for and the options for the kids plentiful, definitely..."

Nick Plumb

"Enjoyed a fantastic Sunday roast a couple weekends ago with a group of friends. I would definitely say this awesome Inn is a must visit for people..."

Samuel

"Lovely food, friendly staff. Decent Atmosphere, nothing too special just your average pub/inn. Overall pretty nice place, although was not fond of..."

Hayden

"Lovely pub. Good service and nice pint. Food was pretty good..."

JAMES GRANGER

"Came for Sunday roast. Seated by a window with stunning views! Staff were friendly and attentive. The meat was tender and veggies cooked spot on...."

Mily Mullin

"Absolutely amazing! Cosy atmosphere. Service was great, staff were friendly, welcoming and attentive. The food was phenomenal! We shared the..."

TashaJamesReynolds Reynolds

"Really lovely place to eat, fantastic old Smugglers Inn, very atmospheric. A varied menu and reasonable prices plus great service. From The Buddle..."

Kevin Miller

"Excellent Sunday roast and pudding. Very friendly staff and a great location. We lucked out catching it on the last night of opening for the..."

Jon Wickens

"Historic pub offering a beautiful view, cozy atmosphere and a traditional pub menu. I chose a lovely home made lamb stew with root veg and cous cous...."

Yvette Costall

Cantina

89/100 (1009 ratings)

Black and White Pudding

Cakes

Toasted Banana Bread Ice Cream Salted Butterscotch Sauce

Slow Cooked Cheesy Beans

Pork

Sauerteig Brot

Pancakes

Poached Egg Avocado on Sourdough Toast

Hummus

Tomatoes and Sourdough Toast

Pasta

Ragu

Lemoncello and Plum Tart

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ive been here for two days straight filling myself with a veggie breakfast, my first BLT and unlimited coffee. It's full of beautiful, polite staff..."

Sam Bruce

"Thank you Cantina for a late served dinner (we came just before closing) for us on Saturday night! Food was absolutely amazing same as staff! We..."

Tatiana Stančíková

"Lovely staff, excellent service and fantastic food. Quirky place but the food is..."

Anne Humphreys

"My sister and I had breakfast here this morning. Fabulous sourdough toast topped with tomatoes, avocado, feta and poached egg with a sprinkling of..."

Sally Todd

"Something different on the Island, exceptional and eclectic breakfast choices, quality sausages with a duck egg. Really loved it. We were looked..."

Michele Salmon

"Great food, great staff, lovely evening. Highly recommend. Thank..."

Mark Chilcott

"Had lunch here today with a group of friends - meat eaters, veggies and a vegan. All had a fab meal, no fuss! Lovely food, delicious mocktails,..."

Linda Meredith

"Fantastic breakfast, smooth coffee and homemade bread. I’m in heaven..."

Phil Ainley

"Gorgeous food on every occasion we have visited. Particular favourites are the porridge and avocado toast. The bread and baked goods are fantastic..."

Eleanor Larkin

"Cantina has a great menu and staff. My kids love going there and trying different things. Their fresh bread is yummy..."

Toni Copping

"Thank you for some of the most interesting and delicious food we have eaten for a long time. We really enjoyed the great service, happy vibe and..."

Katrina Webb

"Excellent food, freshly prepared, very friendly and attentive service, a lovely location, and with a great selection of Austrian and Bavarian..."

Jane Maack

"Took friends for a meal on Thursday evening, Friendly and welcoming, great service, can see into kitchen and see food being prepared using fresh..."

Jane Mott

"Best breakfast ever �great value great hot chocolate as well..."

Tom Driscoll

"We stumbled upon this hidden gem when we were traveling on the Isle of Wight. Great food, even the beans for full English is specially made with..."

Jos To

"Absolutely wonderful brunch and amazing Bloody Mary (get one...or two!). Friendly staff too. Will definitely go..."

Carl Peachey

"Amazing brunch and friendly staff. The only thing that lets Cantina down is the lack of space inside, therefore, they have to turn people away at the..."

Zoé K (zoevisits)

"Absolutely loved this place! Dita is so friendly, welcoming and fun. We went for dinner and had an amazing evening. Adam is a very talented chef, all..."

Pete Coultas

"A cozy little place, with amazing food and excellent staff. We got to try just two things out of their brunch menu, and both were beyond amazing in..."

Kushagra Kapoor

"Love this place! We came here for brunch as it had some more interesting sounding dishes on the menu and we wanted a break from the usual full..."

Sandra Witzel

"Loved everything! Fresh and delicious breakfast, oat latte, lovely staff and cosy..."

Audre

"Outstanding food that was reasonably priced, amazingly friendly service, and a chill comforting atmosphere. The food really was divine, if you have a..."

Ben Eves

"Lovely place. Booked 15 for brunch. We were warned only the chef and one front of house staff working. We were fine with that and prepared to have a..."

Gilliana Sims

"Booked table (recommended as small and gets busy). Food was fabulous & cooked with care. We had garlic bread& chorizo followed by fish dishes & tart..."

C

The Beach Shack

Ham and Chees Sandwich

Millionaire Shortbread

Toasts

Prawn Sandwich

Smoked Salmon Sandwich

"The Beach Shack is a jem amongst a very special hidden Cove. An amazing place, whatever the weather but especially when the sun is shining. Andy and..."

Ian Elvin

"My favorite spot on the island. A wonderful place, with damn good food, great staff, and fantastic views. What more can you ask..."

K.c. Wells

"£25 for 2 crab sandwiches & 2 bottles of cider seems a little steep but the location & the view are superb 👍 And the crab sandwiches are..."

Ivan Ward

"Loverly Place , we know we will be regulars here , all very good and at a very fair price..."

Dean Cummings

"A hidden gem..."

Sarah-jane Oakenfull

"We usually try and visit here when on the IOW as the location and craft salads are really great! It's not easy to reach but a short walk is all it..."

Mark R

"A fantastic little spot to watch the waves crash onto the beach. The food was great and the staff were very helpful. Definitely..."

Luke Hatherley

"What a location! Always recommend this place to anyone going to the island. The pint of prawns is a must have. Sit back and relax with a great view...."

Scott Werner

"Absolutely beautiful place for a spot of lunch prawn and Crab salad s one of if not the most picturesque places on the island, no crab left when we..."

Dave Smithers

"We loved it and will definitely visit again, the service was friendly, the venue was clean and offered a range of meals and beverages depending on..."

H

"We found it by chance last year on our holiday. It was an amazing find, best crab sandwiches ever. Lovely staff. If you want the crab you have to get..."

Georgina Bell

"A real good, busy cafe near the beach. The food was very good and the service was quick. Seating was limited, and it fills up quickly. Toilets are..."

Thomas Barker

"Cracking place for fresh produce in Steephill Cove. Quite a rustic place with a decent selection of local..."

Mark Calter

"This beach front cafe is a must for all visitors to Ventnor - to the Isle of Wight even. Great food, wonderful staff, and the view... I've been here..."

Phin Hall

"A wonderful little spot which used to be just your bog standard beachside cafe serving ice creams and bad coffee, which has now been transformed into..."

Sonny Johnson

"Great location, busy little cove with a few different businesses offering meals, kayak hire, pasties and drinks. The Beach Shack is great - excellent..."

Louise

"A hidden gem of a place, you have to walk down a steep ramp or stairs so not suitable for those with access requirements and there is no nearby..."

Neil Callan

"Wonderful place for lunch! Crab sandwiches were so fresh and delicious and staff were very friendly and attentive. Also made my little dog very..."

Jasmine Perry

"What a stunning view! Located in a small, peaceful, picturesque cove (Steeple Hill). Friendly & attentive staff, great outdoor terrace. The perfect..."

Joanne Dring

"My wife and I had one of the best meals ever here, I had a full crab salad, and my wife had a half prawn salad, endless cups of tea from a teapot..."

CJD Dobinson

"Great beach side location at the far end of Steephill cove. Stunning views and friendly..."

G

"I love this little cove at steephill, what a great spot for a cafe, right by the sea, drinks and snacks are great, and good..."

Ju

"Possibly the only Reason to struggle down to steep hill cove, although they don't do chevetts ( large prawns) , In all honesty there are more equal..."

robert piggins

The Bistro

87/100 (1381 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The Bistro is our favourite eating out place on the Island. Fantastic menu and staff. Wonderful food cooked by Andy. We recently celebrated our..."

Delia Blackman

"My 1st visit to the Bistro last night, and I must say I was very impressed. My friend & I had a wonderful meal, which included the Ventnor Bay crab..."

Mandy Lambert - Ousby

"The food is great (Andy the chef really knows his stuff) and you are always made to feel welcome. We have never had a meal there that we haven't..."

Mick Harris

"Superb food, lovely decor and ambience. Wonderful friendly staff. Can't recommend highly..."

Karen Anne Morgan

"Had a beautiful brunch this morning - the staff are all lovely and welcoming and the food is beautiful! Will definitely be returning..."

Katie Marie Hough

"The best steak I have had on the island so far! Accompanied by a sublime sauce. How I have overlooked this place is a travesty to my tastebuds...."

Darren Ford

"Lovely little restaurant. The staff were very attentive without being intrusive. Plenty of time between courses to relax. Absolutely delicious food..."

Jane Torode

"Wonderful meal to celebrate my wife's birthday while on short break in Ventnor. Would highly recommend this..."

Malcolm Smart

"Definitely worth a visit when on the Isle of Wight! -be sure to book a table, as you otherwise might struggle to get in! -and book the beginning of..."

Markus Wilian

"Fab-u-lous!!! Excellent food, excellent service, lovely atmosphere. Top..."

Phil Ainley

"Absolutely gorgeous food, lovely friendly atmosphere recommend to..."

Madelyne Lewis

"Great chef, wonderful food, warm and friendly staff. Can't get enough of it!..."

Heather Whatley

"Amazing food and lovely staff! Definitely worth a visit!..."

Katie Weldon

"Great place, great chef!! Definitely a place to..."

Andrew Dodds

"Fabulous little family friendly restaurant. Amazing food and great value for money. Look forward to visiting again one..."

Caroline Allen

"Absoloutley gorgeous food loverly ambiance polite freindly staff defo go again..."

Tash Miller

"It was an amazing dinner! All dishes were terrific! Highly recommendable! A lovely waitress and our congratulations to the..."

Susana sousa egido

"Great restaurant with a good menu and specials board. Welcoming and attentive staff who made some good recommendations. Food was good of a little..."

Phil Allen

"First night opening and a fabulous find for our wedding anniversary celebrations while visiting the island. The duck was amazing as were the..."

Deborah Whiteley

"We had a fantastic meal here. All four dishes we tried were absolutely great and the portion sizes were very generous! The white wine we had was also..."

Sonny Johnson

"Excellent food with lovely staff. Highly recommended! Well worth a..."

Nikki Jackson

"Such good food and great service. Marinated herring with coleslaw, seafood linguine, red berry cheesecake with apple pie ice cream. All wonderful!..."

Hazel Allen

"Excellence is what best describes this restaurant. The service, the food, the atmosphere, everything surpassed any possible expectations. Gladly..."

juan .badariotti

"Small restaurant just off the seafront. Super atmosphere and attentive staff. Varied and interesting menu, the food when served was delightful. Would..."

Steve Crump

"Loved it here. Food was delicious. They didn't have a specific kids menu but they offered to adapt meals from the main menu and charged a lower..."

Tracey Nichols

"Stumbled upon this place and it’s a 100% gem. Food was delicious and great value too. Cocktails were dangerously good. All the starters were..."

Richard Taylor

The Rex Restaurant

87/100 (1368 ratings)

Chilli & Fennel Pork Sausage Ragu Penne and Parmesan

Fish

Seafood Frito Misto

Coffee

Garlic Bread Antipasto

Spinach and Pine Nut Lasagne

Prawns in Garlic Butter

Filet Steak Medium Rare

Wheelchair Accessible

Drinks

Dinner

Mid-range

"We came out for an early meal and were the only ones in the restaurant, which is why I have only scored 4 stars for atmosphere, but that didn't..."

Ian McFarlane

"The best meal we've had this holiday. The crab pasta was way better than that at Rick Stein's in Winchester! Great views across Ventnor with a small..."

becky poynter

"What a lovely restaurant. We ate there last night. Made to feel very welcome. The food was superb, what lovely flavours, also a great outlook across..."

l j Matthews

"Amazing place. There's an old apartment block right next to it. It's called Rex House. The penthouse must have an amazing view + the history behind..."

Anka Nie Ania

"Food and service were amazing and Seaview is fantastic. Could do with a face lift outside as you could walk past thinking it's closed. Probably one..."

ROBERT FERRY

"What a lovely little gem in the heart of Ventnor. We went there on two consecutive evenings during our 5 day trip in the island. Beautiful live piano..."

Chirag Agarwal

"Came in on a rainy Monday early evening. Service couldn’t have been friendlier and the food was excellent. Catered for our children who wanted..."

Will Rosten

"We were celebrating our wedding anniversary. The meal, atmosphere, the attention to detail was amazing. So good that we have booked for another..."

Dorothy Hall

"Honestly this is such a hidden gem! We booked earlier in the day and on arrival we're given a great table indoors with a fab view of the sun setting..."

Hannah Young

"We were treated respectfully and professionally, and made to feel special. Food flavours perfectly balanced. Fantastic view from outside. The owner..."

amy vale

The Tea House

"Fantastic place for breakfast, lunch or tea & cake! Some of the best gluten free cakes I’ve ever tasted. What makes this place so special though..."

Sharon Bagley-Newton

"Amazing place, amazing lovely people! The cake is to die for! I am definitely going back and would definitely recommend it to..."

Samuel Hall

"Even though I don't visit often, I love this place. Very relaxed atmosphere, fantastic service and the food is gorgeous. I recommend to..."

Dianne Wheeler

"Amazing place amazing food amazing drink AMAZING people will definitely be visiting..."

Rachael Taylor

"This is a great venue for tea and caking, with a welcoming vibe and some amazing cakes. My husband even got to try out the piano in the window. ..."

Frances Strickland

"Great gluten free options. Lovely atmosphere, classic old England with a modern touch......Will definitely be..."

Val Hayward

"Amazing breakfast! Love the decor! Great little..."

Kizzy Cowley

"The Tea House .... A marvellous blend of fantastic flavours, fresh local produce, speciality loose~leaf teas , coffee, homemade cakes, daily treats..."

Heather Marsh

"Fabulous! Awesome styling. 5 star cakes, coffee and service..."

Jay Nolan-Latchford

"A lovely unique happy vibe venue to spend a few hours catching up with friends.Lots to catch your eye in The Tea House itself.Lovely warm and ..."

Shirleyann Jones

"Lovely place! Very welcoming, cake was great and homemade lemonade was..."

Lindsay Smith

"First class friendly service, warm atmosphere and delicious gluten free cakes, thank you..."

Jenny Allen

"Lovely breakfasts and great coffee. The food is all really well done, with quality ingredients and some really interesting touches. Best breakfast in..."

Patrick Falkner

"Great service and wonderful food...some lovely gift ideas in the shop too. Brilliant to get tea served up in a china pot and cup...why does it always..."

Steve McDonough-Cooper

"Lovely cafe, quirky decor and very friendly staff. Good range of cakes and a well-made hot chocolate. Worth a..."

Dominic Lee

"Great service and great coffee and cakes. Loved the relaxed atmosphere and the vintage decor. We will be..."

Darren Button

"Wow! The best bacon butty I've ever had. Great service with fun and laughs, absolute gem of a place. Nothing was too much trouble and went the extra..."

Aron Garner

"Very nice traditional tea house - excellent tea as you would expect and a lovely selection of locally baked cakes. Also available island roasted..."

Paul Cinnamon

"Great family run business with delicious cakes, great coffee (yes actually good coffee! Properly made and not burnt!) plus the cakes, did I mention..."

Joseph Keele-Toms

"We were on holiday in Ventnor for two weeks. We had takeaway from The Tea House twice in that time on the recommendation from the ladies who own the..."

Simon Brown (DrBeef)

"12 of us cyclists were made to feel very welcome at The Tea House. We were cycling the Isle of Wight and wanting a lunch stop. Food was delicious and..."

Vicki Hardman

"Such friendly staff, they are in the right business!! Great food! Coffee was decent but doesn't have the fancy latte art if you are looking for that...."

Stephen Johanson

"Absolutely amazing find - the food was exceptional, I had Garlic mushrooms on toast, my Dad had Thai style butternut squash with peanut soup (out of..."

Audrey Memmott

"Nice little coffee and tea shop. Tables were well spaced apart. Only had coffee which was good, but the cakes on offer looked really good too. Would..."

Lynsey Sharp

"Lovely little café on the high street. We took our dog in there and they were very accommodating. Try the monster hot chocolate! The specials..."

Jono Powell

"Lovely atmosphere, fantastic service and I just loved the staff. I haven't enjoyed a cup of tea and some cake so much in a long time. Can't wait to..."

Neil Thompson

"We used to visit here lots as the 1st place on the island that had dairy free cakes 5 years ago. The tea is lovely loose leaf and definitely more..."

Chani Courtney

"Lovely place. Very friendly staff. Coffee and scone was delicious..."

Alina

"Visited this lovely tea house on a cold and wet day on the IOW to be very warmly welcomed by the staff. The food was excellent; and the slice of..."

phil hopkins

"A welcome addition to the high street in Ventnor - a great offering of cake, and tasty it was ! .... A nice space, with good tables and a welcoming..."

O H

"Had breakfast here: great food and super friendly service. Food is homemade including their own baked beans 😋. Plenty of veggie and vegan options..."

R P12

Masala Bay

86/100 (1146 ratings)

Chicken nuggets and chips

Garlic Chicken Tikka Masala

Tikka Masala

Ref Wine

Fantastic Chicken Balti

Lamb

Thaka Daal

Fish

Peshawar Naan Garlic Naan

Wheelchair Accessible

"Highly recommend this place really good..."

Natasha Giffard Murphy

"I don't often give 5 stars but they deserves it. Best Indian I have had and I can't thank them enough for everything they did Saturday. Booked a..."

Annabelle Bruce

"Lovely meal very friendly staff..."

Julie Norris

"Lovely meal. Beautifully presented in a nice environment. Well done..."

Oghogho Joy

"Great restaurant a must visit if your in ventnor Isle of Wight..."

Evi Nicopoulos

"Excellent food, lovely atmosphere been twice in one week. Favourite Indian restaurant on the Isle of..."

Alicia Peace

"Perfect in every way , good food excellent service..."

Debbie Maddocks

"STUNNING FOOD BEST WE HAVE EVER HAD AND SERVICE WAS FANTASTIC WILL BE..."

Butler Marie

"First visit and we think their curries are very tasty. We have tried a lot of curry houses. The chicken was so..."

Ken Duerden

"If you are craving some Indian cuisine in Ventnor or IoW, this is the place to come. Beautiful ambience, Cooperative staff and Tasty good. Would..."

adneya hate

"Just had an absolutely delicious meal here. Service was amazing, and the food was one of the best Indians we've ever had! Would definitely recommend..."

Katie Dann

"The customer service was brilliant and the food was well priced for the quality. They had some of the best lamb and mint sauce that my wife and I..."

Richard Shiv Gopie

"We had a delicious takeaway from here last night, the highlight was the lamb shank special dish and the mixed starter! Food was ready ten mins..."

David Strudwick

"The best Indian restaurant at Ventnor Bay area. Taste was really good, spice level was good. Staff were nice and good service. Ambience was good. The..."

Suchithra Sudagar

"Best food ever so flavoursome and beautifully presented. You will regret not trying this..."

Kevin rich

"I would give 6 stars if possible! Delicious and perfectly cooked food, and the service simply outstanding! I went in with two small children and the..."

Irene

"Right little gem stumbled upon this place after looking around and every where being fully book. Food was absolutely amazing full of flavour all 3 of..."

Ryan Hudson

"Visitors to Ventnor IOW. Masala Bay has lovely friendly staff, service was spot on & the food delicious. Perfect & when we visit the Island again,..."

Julie Thornewell

"Tasty King Prawn Puree, generous portion and very reasonable price. Had Chefs Special for mains was tasty sufficient for 2..."

Mubin Ahmed

"Food was very good specifically Indian i would say as good as i've had anywhere, also slightly more to chose from given the classics the chef..."

Stephen Barrett

"Lovely curry with the wife. I had a lamb bhuna and the wife had a lamb korma. Food was served quickly and was piping hot. Staff were polite and..."

Karl McDonald

"Really attentive service and a superb meal. And they’re open on Sundays! ( so many restaurants in the area seem to think that people don’t need..."

Ian Zed

Besty & Spinky’s Cafe Bar

85/100 (4904 ratings)

Full english breakfast

Crab

blt

Scampi and chips

Egg Bacon Sausage Beans & Toast

Breakfast omelette

Fried Prawn and Chips

Fish & Chips

Small Pancakes from a Package and not Fresh

Eggs with Avocado Toasted English Muffin

Smashed Avocado Toast with Bacon Sciracha Sauce and Chilli with Poached Eggs

Fish & chips

Cod

Haddock Poached Egg and Hash Brown Potatoes

Average Frozen Hash Browns

Beer Battered Fish & Chips with Mush Peas

Homemade Pancakes

Burger

Cheese Burger and Chips

Toasts

Sausage Baguette

Crab Sandwich and Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

"Yet another fantastic breakfast at besty and spinky's. In the many many years we have been going we have never anything but the best breakfast's...."

Josh Jeffries

"Most cafés can do great food piled high... But what made us keep coming back to Besty and Spinky's was the friendly, efficient service from all the..."

Hannah Hill

"WOW cant rate this place enough. Amazing value for money. Great portions and friendly helpful staff. Will be coming back for..."

Clo Pearce

"Yet again drinking on the seafront with my island mother sue who treats me like her own daughter and keeps me in check! Sitting outside the island..."

Samantha Pavier

"Great food and drink and good menu choices breakfast and lunch, at reasonable prices, great venue summer and winter accomplied with friendly..."

David Orrell

"Great location and view, pleasant and helpful staff, really nice seafood platter. Couldn't fault..."

Michael Hurst

"Great front of house people!!! So welcoming towards kids and grown ups!!! The kids menu is great and so large! As for the grown ups even better! And..."

Alec Nash

"Fantastic breakfast, lovely setting, welcoming staff and dog friendly! What more do you..."

Sarah Young

"Great food and great prices. We can highly recommend the Ventnor Bay Special Breakfast and the coffee/hot chocolate. Keep up the good work..."

Nick Hilton

"Went here with my friend and our kids staff couldn't be more helpful and food was great can't wait to go back..."

Vanessa Majors

"Lovely location and the most delicious crab..."

Thérèse Smith

"Brilliant!! Staff were very friendly and food very..."

Karen Michelle

"Awesome place with the best breakfasts on the Isle of..."

Chris Cane

"Never fails to satisfy a hungry tummy..."

Matthew Todd

"Amazing place, beautiful location, lovely people and the BEST breakfasts ever!!!...."

Milly Pitkeathly

"Great Breakfasts, great service, great place.......love..."

Andrew Lord

"I had the breakfast. Great, as always. Nice and hot. Prompt..."

Helen Turner

"Best breakfasts on the Island, great location and very friendly and welcoming..."

Julie Watson

"Best full english breakie I have had in a while good service and I want to go..."

Scottie Ventress

"These guys might have gone more upmarket over the years but still a warm welcome for all and great value for money. A favourite for the whole..."

Sarah Brett

"The best breakfast in Ventnor. Friendly staff, relaxed homely atmosphere. See you in..."

Patch Duggan

"WE LOVE SPINKS & SPANKS ❤️ Best full English on the..."

Rebekah Maguire

"fab sausage baguettes ...has my son's seal of approval ...about 3 in one week!!!! bacon butties and americanos hit the spot too..."

Abigail Rendell

"Besty and spinkys is open all year round Brilliant for breaky or lovely homemade lunch specials. hot/cold drinks, alcohol, sandwiches, cakes, mr..."

Lucy Best

"Great food, great..."

Sam Pearse

"Brilliant food and company. Love it..."

Wendy Lacey

"Fabulous lunch with super service near the Ventnor paddling pool. Lovely outlook over the sea and marina. We very much enjoyed the fresh crab..."

Suzanne Wilson

"Perfect for families with a great location near the paddling pool and beach. Very fast and friendly service and good range of food for the family...."

Hoopla Impro

"The food was lovely and great value for money. It’s right by a water area for kids. When one of our members was hungry they brought out a extra..."

Romin Tehrani

"What a fabulous experience we had here. My friend and I were cycling around the island and had planned to stop elsewhere but found ourselves here..."

Kylie Grant

"What a gem of a place! We went on a busy Sunday morning and received such a warm and friendly welcome and were found a table quickly despite the high..."

Michelle Masters

"I rarely post reviews unless somewhere is somehow outstanding. This was outstandingly good. We happened across it on a rainy Monday evening and boy,..."

Kevin Iles

"I actually ate here more than once which in itself is unusual as like to try different places but I'm going to hand out top scores for this place...."

K Brown

"The service was great and the food was fantastic and quickly served. I had a full English and it was awesome. I would highly recommend a visit here...."

Brian Whitehouse

"Nipped in for a quick lunch. Portions were very generous - the fish and chips were fresh and crispy and the tartar sauce was fab! The fish finger..."

Dilys White

"Great views, inside and outside seating, very attentive staff, nice food and drink options. Alternate breakfast options, well cooked wholesome meal...."

Gnans

"Great location on the sea front, friendly, helpful staff and great quality fresh..."

S. Westie

"If you want a good full English breakfast, this is the place to go! They have lots of other options on the menu aswell. You have nice view of the..."

Matt Englefield

"As ever great food at Besty & Spinkys both breakfast and early evening meal. Freshly cooked, good portions and super friendly staff. Will be back..."

Simon Matthews

"Great full breakfast with quality produce, cooked to perfection. Excellent service and reasonably priced. Great seafront location with comfortable..."

Simon Taylor

"Service is outstanding, with friendly staff and everything very well organised. Breakfasts are excellent and with views across the sea front, this..."

Ben Hnatow

"This is a brilliant place in the summer and with the paddling pool outside it made it even more fun. Food and drinks are reasonably priced given this..."

Stephen Siu

"Excellent venue. Good menu choice but we only had drinks. Lovely staff. Great..."

Mike Perry

The Spyglass Inn

85/100 (3794 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"It was extremely busy when we arrived however the queues moved quickly and the staff were efficient and friendly. The menu offered a good selection..."

Jaki Diggle

"Food , staff, place amazing!!!! I had the fish finger sandwich to die for..."

Ken Nurse

"Friendly and relaxing place to be service is great and great view with old fashioned music definitely worth coming to after a hike along the sea and..."

Antonio Richardson

"Great pub, right on the seafront with great selection of drinks and a menu for everyone. Staff are happy to serve, food is quick and there's live..."

Phin Hall

"The food was excellent good variety and reasonable prices. The staff was very friendly and welcoming and also welcomed our dog. Great place to..."

Elaine Moloney

"Fantastic food and atmosphere they even brought the dog a treat would certainly recommend..."

Natalie L Crewe

"An excellent all round dining experience. Good service, wonderful setting & great value tasty food. Large portions & varied menu. Great for whole..."

Jo Rayner

"Just moved over a few months ago and have been trying different pubs and restaurants this is one of the most fascinating places I've been in as a..."

Georgina Maria Mann

"Lovely old pub. Amazing food (although have to say the lobster seems to get smaller each time i go in there!). Still bloody lovely tho. Great..."

Nicki Monteath

"The food was amazing. Decent portions and the Seafood Curry is worth a..."

Terry Sykes

"We always go to this pub when we come to the island as it's such a great location and the food is fantastic. We came over for 1 night and decided to..."

Linley Buckingham

"One of my favourite pubs on the Island, always a good meal and great service, dog welcome too and always gets a few biscuits. Great location and..."

Mandy Kennedy

The Crab And Lobster Tap

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Fish & Chips

Gammon and Egg

Fish and Chips and Mushy Peas

Wheelchair Accessible

"A great traditional pub! Staff are really friendly and the atmosphere is great, not to mention the fabulous Sunday lunches - delicious food at very..."

Warmand Osokosie

"Absolutely fantastic! The staff are very attentive, condiments come out before your meal, huge plus to me. This is where to go for your Sunday roast!..."

Hay Asher

"2 minute walk from main centre car park. Deceptively spacious Inn off the main Ventnor Centre just round to the left from the Ventnor Heritage..."

J Kfive (Jk5)

"Smashing cosy locally run pub :) Staff were really friendly & accommodating, food & drinks were great. Plus dog friendly. We enjoyed a nice chilled..."

Joanne Dring

"What an absolute pleasure it was coming to this fine establishment! We were looking for a homely pub meal which was family friendly and the Crab and..."

Charlene Elliott

"Visited on Wednesday 1st Feb Took advantage of the half price menu offer. Was not disappointed, great food and drinks. Friendly service. My steak..."

Mark Johnson

"As a young family with an 8 month old, this place was exactly what we needed while visiting Ventnor. The most welcoming pub we visited for the week..."

Simon Robertson

"Great food and well kept beer. My fish was huge .Very friendly and attentive..."

Nick Bertenshaw

"Definitely recommend a visit here. It's a beautiful looking traditional pub. Great drink selection, recommend The Ale of Wight if it's on. We enjoyed..."

Sue Beckett

"Lovely food, very friendly staff. Quirky. Good choice of games to keep kids (and big kids) entertained. Really enjoyed..."

Paul Favager

"This pub is great. An amazing Sunday roast, Which was home cooked for £10 and lovely pudding. A lovely bottle of French red wine for under £20 and..."

R A

Plantation Room

82/100 (1197 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Outdoor Seating

Lunch

Mid-range

"Love walking round the gardens, amazing plants and wildlife, always see the lizards in the arid gardens. Just such a lovely place to sit and chill..."

Pete Hills

"One of my favourite places to visit and have a leisurely stroll around the gardens, sit an read a book and keep an eye out for the little lizards..."

Wendy Bayford

"Nice day out at the Botanic gardens. Started at the café, lovely mushroom omelette freshly cooked in front of our table with good tea & flat white..."

Lee 900

"The location is amazing. The history of how the place came to exist is very interesting. However the weeds were a bit overgrown in some parts and..."

Karen Avilez

"Really enjoyable visit to the gardens. I think there is an opportunity to be 'smarter' with places like this, putting QR codes to plants you like and..."

Tim Beech

"What a wonderful place to visit. The variety of plants is just off the scale, absolutely beautiful. Spent most of the day there, just..."

Claire Holland

"Nice place to walk around - so many interesting plants to look at. Particularly liked the Japanese terrace. Parking is free for visitors. Friendly..."

Lemony

"nearly put off visiting the garden having read all the controversy online, but so glad we didn't - really beautiful gardens with heavenly scents as..."

rickycowslip

"Never been to the botanical gardens before and I must admit, it wasn't high on my list of things to do whilst on the island. However, what a mistake..."

Alan Hodges

"Beautiful unique peaceful garden. Huge variety of exotic plants, lovely cafe with a view and a big..."

Youlie Mouzafiarova

"Lovely garden, very tranquil, varied plants, ample parking, friendly staff, loses a star as it is a bit expensive for what's on..."

James Wilkinson

"A great place for a peaceful walk around some beautiful plants. This place offers a wild variety of plants from around the world. The tropical house..."

Mark McCarthy

"Fascinating garden with geographically featured areas and diverse planting. Great for a stroll. Cafe is small and often very..."

Mike Tooley

"Wow what a little gem on the Isle of white. This place was amazing I highly enjoyed myself walking around all the wonderful gardens, the big white..."

Daniel Herd

"The gardens are magical. Well worth the cost. Sadly though the years have taken their toll. No lift or easy disabled access other than the slope of..."

Steve Davis

"We've just had a wonderful morning visiting Ventnor Botanic Gardens. Beautifully laid out and not overly manicured, the gardens are a medley of..."

Richard Lawton

"Beautiful gardens, clean toilets, and a lovely cafe and shop. But not..."

Barbara Hocking

Red Chilli

"Wow the staff were so lovely and accompanying from the beginning and the food was delicious! Half of our table have bad intolerance to any dairy and..."

Yasmin McGoldrick

"The food was really really really tasty! We were blessed not to have to wait to be seated but that also meant the atmosphere was fairly quiet and it..."

Nana A

"We ordered vegetable Bombay, naan and veg biryani. We have had to choose take away since there was no availability in dine. We requested to make naam..."

Kanika Agrawal

"Lovely lamb bhuna, delicious peshwari naan fresh from the oven! I was accomodated as a walk in which I appreciated very much. The server was nice...."

Katrin Frey

"Came here on a recommendation, food was really good and probably one of the best naan breads I’ve had in a long time as well. Will definitely be..."

Christopher Hunt

"Top drawer curry house. Not bags of ambience but the product more than makes up for it. The menu is extensive and the dishes we've tried on multiple..."

James Clegg

"My favourite curry house on the IOW, nice friendly staff and interesting menu. Some items can be a bit sweet. I am always surprised it isn't rammed..."

laika thedog

"One of 2 local indian restaurants . This one is my preferred place for take away. However if you want to sit down in a spacious surrounding its a bit..."

Mark Dyson

"Another fabulous tasty take away curry. Even grumpy hubby adoring the lamb madras! Our order by phone taken by a delightful young lady who spoke..."

Annabelle PACEY OHANIAN

"We got a takeaway from Red Chilli delivered the first night we stayed in Ventnor. Really fab food, excellent value for money. Decently spicy and..."

Dan Sollis

"Went here while on holiday in the Isle of Wight, everywhere was very booked up, but the staff at Red Chili managed to fit us in. Food was amazing and..."

Gemma Hatfield

"I enjoyed a wonderful meal at this restaurant (20/08/2016). My dish was the vegetarian sambar and mushroom rice. The chef took great care in..."

Led Zeppelin

"Quite simply the best curry..."

Ian Wing

"Best Indian in Ventnor... The menu has all the traditional favourites and then some really good house specials. The seating is nothing special, but..."

Richard rcb

Edulis

77/100 (1210 ratings)

Butternut Squash & Halloumi Bruschetta

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love walking round the gardens, amazing plants and wildlife, always see the lizards in the arid gardens. Just such a lovely place to sit and chill..."

Pete Hills

"One of my favourite places to visit and have a leisurely stroll around the gardens, sit an read a book and keep an eye out for the little lizards..."

Wendy Bayford

"Nice day out at the Botanic gardens. Started at the café, lovely mushroom omelette freshly cooked in front of our table with good tea & flat white..."

Lee 900

"The location is amazing. The history of how the place came to exist is very interesting. However the weeds were a bit overgrown in some parts and..."

Karen Avilez

"Really enjoyable visit to the gardens. I think there is an opportunity to be 'smarter' with places like this, putting QR codes to plants you like and..."

Tim Beech

"What a wonderful place to visit. The variety of plants is just off the scale, absolutely beautiful. Spent most of the day there, just..."

Claire Holland

"Nice place to walk around - so many interesting plants to look at. Particularly liked the Japanese terrace. Parking is free for visitors. Friendly..."

Lemony

"nearly put off visiting the garden having read all the controversy online, but so glad we didn't - really beautiful gardens with heavenly scents as..."

rickycowslip

"Never been to the botanical gardens before and I must admit, it wasn't high on my list of things to do whilst on the island. However, what a mistake..."

Alan Hodges

"Beautiful unique peaceful garden. Huge variety of exotic plants, lovely cafe with a view and a big..."

Youlie Mouzafiarova

"Lovely garden, very tranquil, varied plants, ample parking, friendly staff, loses a star as it is a bit expensive for what's on..."

James Wilkinson

"A great place for a peaceful walk around some beautiful plants. This place offers a wild variety of plants from around the world. The tropical house..."

Mark McCarthy

"Fascinating garden with geographically featured areas and diverse planting. Great for a stroll. Cafe is small and often very..."

Mike Tooley

"Wow what a little gem on the Isle of white. This place was amazing I highly enjoyed myself walking around all the wonderful gardens, the big white..."

Daniel Herd

"The gardens are magical. Well worth the cost. Sadly though the years have taken their toll. No lift or easy disabled access other than the slope of..."

Steve Davis

"We've just had a wonderful morning visiting Ventnor Botanic Gardens. Beautifully laid out and not overly manicured, the gardens are a medley of..."

Richard Lawton

"Beautiful gardens, clean toilets, and a lovely cafe and shop. But not..."

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