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

The Cafe

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Breakfast

Lunch

"The best Cafe in the surroundings with silent and peaceful ambiance and the breakfast menu is insanely amazing never expected this good enjoyed every..."

Perumal Thiruchelvam

"The best place to eat on the island! We love going so much that we book a table every week to meet friends! Great selection of food with a fabulous..."

Cath Hammond

"I am surprised to read Tom Andrews review & disagree with every point he makes. I & wife make a point of visiting The Cafe, Ventnor for an..."

alan berrill

"Best food ever! These are the best cheesy chips I’ve had! Love Sue and Karen and all the waitresses too, they are always lovely. Definitely come..."

Beth Hammond

"Totally disagree with the review made by Tom Andrews. My husband and I go into The Cafe several times a week for drinks and at least once a week for..."

Anne Rendell

"What a wonderful find in Ventnor today! Had a beautiful roast dinner each and a nice pot of tea 😋 Staff were very friendly. Highly..."

M Lovett

"A table for 5 was booked before hand..3 of us had never been to this cafe before..All 5 of us really enjoyed our meals..Roast dinners,Lasagne with..."

Sandra Jackson

"Totally disagree with Tom Andrews Wonder if he is reviewing the right cafe . We go in regularly and the food is always amazing and staff over..."

teresa preston

"Lovely place! Value food and service. It's a great option 👌 Thank you..."

Chaymae Aparicio

"Wonderful place! Great food and friendly service. Highly..."

Ruth Williams

Michelle Westwood

Banana and White Chocolate Cake

Sandwiches

Homemade Cakes

Victoria Sponge Cake

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

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

Champagne + Fromage At The Wellington

The Seapot

96/100 (3808 ratings)

Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Greek Beer by the Sea

Fisherman's Board

Hummus

Prawn Baguette in Piquant Sauce

Mediterranean Platter

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

Smugglers Haven Tea Gardens

Home Made Bread Pudding

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Private Dining

Serves Alcohol

Accepts American Express

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

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

Carnaby Tea Rooms

"Really quirky place with friendly staff and a good choice of food and drink. The homemade chicken curry was delicious. The menu inside record covers..."

Bonnie Cleave

"A must-go place to have a nice coffee with a delicious snack. The cafe is 70s themed and the host was rather welcoming, friendly and polite. The..."

Floating Head

"We absolutely loved the time we spent here. The host was lovely and did not hesitate to spend her time explaining some of the games whilst we enjoyed..."

Fiona Vas

"Lovely Sunday roast, Lovely people I would recommend this place any time. Where else could you get a hearty beef roast with all the trimmings,apple..."

stewart howe

"Ty to Steve's very good entertainment loved the whole experience highly recommended good prices ty tania & ali from London..."

Tania Bowen

"A lovely quirky café with friendly staff and interesting decor. We just had tea and a teacake, but other food looks..."

Heather Grimes

"Great lunch, great value and nice big portions! The waiters were very polite and..."

Gabriel Csoka

"Always a warm welcome. Did a fantastic high tea for two o n 29 November for my..."

Janet Green

"Fantastic service, very welcoming family and the whole place had a retro 60s vibe. We had Sunday dinner, roast beef and Yorkshire puddings...."

Wayne Gilder

Shane Hughes

"Love it, music, whit... But must of all the atmosphere oh and company... Sorry Mum..."

Nino Regan

"Lovely lovely! Uniquely made vegan sausage rolls which are absolutely delicious. Lisa is so kind and accommodating, makes you feel right at home...."

Chloe

"Lovely kind and honest people , they make you feel welcome Kind regards Dave..."

David Pickin

"We had home made sausage rolls that were superb. Lovely people and friendly..."

Les Adams

"Super-nice staff, good home-made food, good selection of beers and..."

A S

"Never been there before what a lovely surprise. Nice and comfortable enjoyed the food very much not expensive. Definitely visiting..."

angela russell

"The Carnaby Tea Rooms serves excellent food especially the Cheese and Mushroom Omelettes which are the best.The owner is a lovely lady and her staff..."

SHARON WILKINSON

Keith Carter

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

"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

Megamind 97

Smoking Lobster Grill And Cocktail Bar

92/100 (3661 ratings)

Seafood Platter for Two

Half Lobster and Chips

Thai Green Curry Risotto

Seafood Platter for 2

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

"Great coffee, good selection of cakes and ice cream. Really pretty secluded spot for a wonder. Easy access for wheel chairs and prams. Loads of..."

Tim Phillips

"Absolutely delicious coffee and cakes, friendly staff and the perfect place to stop for a break and watch the sea!..."

Martin

"A charming little tea/coffee shop, good cuppa and cake sitting outside the shop with waves crashing just a few feet from you on the shore. Great to..."

Ralph Fleming

"Stopped for a drink and snack on walk out from ventnor, homemade flapjack was great with a coffee and kids had some great waffles, good c19 measures..."

Gavin Hutchcraft

"Lovely little shop with a very friendly young lady who served us. kids enjoyed the ice cream, thanks..."

justin rock

"Distinct tasting coffee with a fantastic selection of drinks and food. Great service with a friendly welcome. You will not regret coming here but you..."

Michael Mears

"Can't fault this place. Really good coffee... beautiful cakes, gluten free options.... amazing view... and friendly staff. What more would you..."

Richard Seaman

"Lovely little shop with more than just coffee. You get a nice mug for your drink even if you're taking it onto the beach, and they also sell local..."

Chris Mansell

"Quiet and a bit of a hike to get there, Steephill Cove was a lovely find. Quiet and unjust, people clearly enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of this..."

Chris Usborne

"Open in the summer months, steephill cove is the gem of Ventnor, a must..."

marc

Wheelchair Accessible

"good local friendly with good beer well worth the..."

Phil Wellard (Phil)

"Great bar to go to for nationalists. You will love the decor. Great staff and nice..."

Garry Cole

"Visited mid week - staff excellent in every way dealing with customers and providing exceptional service. Food very good value and quality - beer..."

roger hiley

"A fascinating pub and Real ales = Excellent. Plus friendly staff and..."

Kenneth Lowe

"Popped in for a sandwich and as usual got a warm welcome, love coming here, food is freshly prepared, the place is very popular. Whilst waiting there..."

Judy Terry

"This is a really friendly venue if you are not frightened to chat to the locals and many holiday makers who regularly visit this very interesting..."

Ian Elvin

"A wonderful place to relax. Graham, Sue and all the staff are always friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is warm and relaxing. The food is..."

Alan

"This wonderful bar/cafe is situated in the heart of the town and the heart of the town is situated in Perks. A real blast from the past with walls..."

Michael Martin

"Fantastic venue with wonderful patriotic decorations. Lovely and reasonably priced ale and wine. Great staff, smartly turned out and service with a..."

David Beverly

"This is one of the friendliest places on the Island. The staff are wonderful and make you welcome and the food is great. Ladies feel safe if going in..."

Vicki Welfare

The Hambrough Restaurant With Rooms

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

croissant

Homemade Chocolates

Sunday roast

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

Gulab jamun

Foie gras

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

Beef

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

"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

Mill Bay Fish and Chips

Carvery Roasted Chicken

Fish and Chips and Mushy Peas

Fisherman's Platter

Lasagne

Beef

Beer Battered Fish and Chips

Cod Fish Finger and Sausage

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 Blenheim

Battered Cod Chips & Mushy Peas

Burger

Wedding Cake

Proper Job Cornish IPA

"Enjoyed visiting here, managed to get in using a wheelchair, but the toilets involved a few steps which was manageable as there was handrail’s. ..."

Modernity Mark

"Got off the bus in Ventnor and this pub was right next to the bus stop. In we went and we were so impressed that we stayed there all day. The Locals..."

Carol Conky Johansson

"It's a pub anyone can feel comfortable in.. plus the bus can be seen from the..."

Beki Sharp

"Great pub great staff friendly welcome! New..."

Ryan Collins

"Great atmosphere. Lovely friendly Manager and her sister. I visited there with my cuz Carol while on a visit to see her. Would defo go back again..."

Sue Wilson

"Really great little pub, we were served by a lovely lady who was very helpful with recommendations and dealing with our fussiness! Delicious food, we..."

Casey Payne

"Lovely pub. Great food, good beers and very friendly atmoshpere. The Gammon Steaks are huge, juicy and very tasty and the Roast Pork Pie was really..."

Keith McMahon

"Amazing homemade burgers pulled pork and beef only £9:95 and fabulous chips too. A friendly and welcoming service too on a soggy Friday lunchtime...."

Liz Harvey

"Welcoming, friendly, great food! Regular menu with a great selection of daily specials. Small, clean pub. Attempted to walk in on Thursday only to be..."

Katrin Frey

"Busy, friendly, pub with very good food. The menu has standard items, but lots of more interesting items on the specials board. Good beer..."

Barbara Wiseman

"A nice pub with a good selection of drinks. This place has a nice atmosphere and staff behind the bar. We..."

Mark McCarthy

"Lovely pub great customer service and they have a court yard dog friendly as well..."

Peter Harris

"Superb home made food with excellent very helpful staff 👍 thank you well..."

John Stiff

"Lovely local spot. Tasty food. I liked how the owner knew what drinks to give the locals as they walked..."

Darrel Hofland

"Decided to go blenheim for a meal with a friend, bloody lovely food, I had the burger and friend had steak, was soo nice I had crumble for desert and..."

andi melville

Chale Green Stores

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

Hello Sailor

"I highly recommend having dinner here. Very friendly and welcoming staff, they even book you a taxi home when you need one :D The food is cooked to..."

Helen M Percy

"We had an absolutely superb meal this evening at The Ale and Oyster. Service was exceptional and food was cooked to perfection. If you are looking..."

Mark Templeman

"If you want quality food. Quality service and a 5* restaurant. Best place to be. I cannot wait till yet my next appointment with this superb place...."

Sue Withers

"Thoroughly enjoyed every single mouthful. Every course was fantastic. The service was brilliant. Can't recommend this place high enough We will be..."

Barry Noke-Hart

"Fantastic place, had an amazing meal there last night. With wonderful food and wine. The staff are excellent and they have some very talented chefs...."

Jamie Massey

"The staff were very attentive. The food was superb, steak just right, dessert gorgeous. Very relaxed atmosphere, no need to feel rushed either. ..."

Eileen Bacon

"Had the most amazing meal last Thursday night. Great atmosphere, outstanding friendly service. I've eaten at a lot of restaurants all over London and..."

Vikki Hogarth

"Friendly and attentive staff. Beautiful food. Would definitely recommend. Thank you!..."

Georgia Webb

"Visiting Ventnor on a beautiful sunny day and stopped here for a coffee. Although we didn’t eat the menu looked fab and we were made very welcome...."

Christine Armour

"Excellent meal, friendly staff and great location. (There’s a car park just up the..."

Teresa Crane

"A great restaurant in one of the most attractive seaside towns imaginable. We like to go here whenever we are on the Island for a visit. The only..."

Louise Giblin Sculptor

"Called by to enjoy a light lunch and a bit of shade from the sun and could not have been more welcomed. Lovely position in the front, great food all..."

Rory Davidson

"Had a beautiful meal tonight. Delicious food and wonderful staff. Very friendly. Would recommend to anyone visiting the area. Thanks for a lovely..."

Louise Dyas

"Favourite place on IoW for eating - food and service excellent, Sean make a great Maitre..."

Chris Piper

"the staff are all lovely & attentive. The food was amazing - the best meal we've ever..."

Rachael Burke

"Delicious food and very attentive friendly staff. Wandered in and asked for a table but if we'd known how good it was we would definitely have booked..."

Stephen Keith Jenkins

Roger Adcock

The Buddle Inn

90/100 (4698 ratings)

Mixed Meat Roast Dinner

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

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

Tomatoes and Sourdough Toast

Hummus

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

Millionaire Shortbread

Toasts

Prawn Sandwich

Smoked Salmon Sandwich

Ham and Chees 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..."

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