Seafood cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ventnor

10 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Tz's True Food Kitchen
Tz's True Food Kitchen
98/100 (2224 ratings)
Restaurants
Street Food
European
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
International
International
Street Food
Vegan Options
Seafood
British
Mediterranean
Steakhouse
Fusion
Fusion
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Calamares
Sea Bass
Thai Yellow Curry with Beef Fillet
Ice Cream
Sausage
Beef
Wagyu Beef and Lobster Burger
Cakes
Tagliatelle
Quiche
Fried
Poached Eggs
Lamb
Paella
Tapas
Monkfish
Linguine
Pesto
Lobster
Brownie
Fish
Puddings
Pork
Chimichurri
Cheese Balls
Swordfish
Cake
Ragu
Seared Scallops
Curry
Pasta
Soup
Paninis
Hamburger
Prawns
Salad
Espresso
Pork Belly
Carbonara
Seafood
Paella
Crab
Panna cotta
Mojito
Risotto
Scallops
Duck
Ciabatta
Margarita
Raspberry Doughnuts
Calamari
Pancetta
Panna Cotta
Sandwiches
Truffle Ponzu
Truffle
Risotto
Pastries
Cappuccino
Burger
Crab Ceviche
Tasting Menu
Bass
Mussels
Pork Belly
Koji Coconut and Lemongrass Chicken Szechuan Noodles
Tempura
Sit down
Fusion
Asian
European
Street Food
Seafood
International
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Mastercard
Accepts American Express
Visa
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"The most amazing food! This must be one of the best restaurants on the Island. We've been twice now and have been really impressed on both..."
Katrina Reading
"Only our second visit. First was a year ago when we were down (from Lancaster) for a Cousin's Wedding. We're here again for her twin Sister's..."
Carl Parton
"Visited for the first time last night for a birthday meal and will definitely be going again. The food was amazing and the staff friendly and..."
Tanya Rock
"Fantastic birthday meal with my husband. Best meal we’ve had in as long as we can remember. Lovely and attentive staff. Will be back soon without..."
Robyn Munt
"Mexican night was BRILLIANT ....delicious food, it was impeccable; beautifully presented, tasted amazing, served by the lovely charismatic chef Adam!..."
Clare Williams
"Second time now and again did not disappoint , a lovely 50th celebration, fantastic food and fantastic service. This cosy little restaurant is..."
Steven O'Dell
"Lovely place good atmosphere good prices and very friendly..."
Fluida Adami
"Excellent food excellent venue excellent service. Would highly recommend..."
Carole Rann
"The most amazing steak I’ve ever had. Definitely gets Australia’s tick of approval..."
Mandy Marincic
"Fresh food cooked by proper chefs with an eye for detail, taste and above all, simplicity to entice the..."
Giulio Giancovich
"Had an amazing meal staff we're very nice..."
Julia 'watson' Davis
"Amazing food and really good service..."
Lauren Norman
"Fantastic food great service. Will definitely come again. Thank..."
Abida Mohammed
"Great food and fantastic service. My friend and me we lovely time over..."
Yanet Tamayo
"If you are someone love exploring and surprises, you must leave all your choices to the chef! You will be rewarded absolutely. The service and..."
Mary Milton
"We went to celebrate my Wife's special birthday. This is an absolute gem of a place and we will be back. We love dining out and working for a very..."
Clive Jones
"Can't praise the eve we had here enough. Food was a very full, interesting and enticing menu of flavours. It was very tasty and presented very well..."
Irwin Ford
"Quite possibly the best meal I’ve ever eaten in my life. I haven’t even left the restaurant without thinking, “my god I need to leave a..."
Ems Pearson
"There food is exquisite. 👌None like the other, Totally worth it. Every bit of the food was perfect. More than 100% Recommended. 💯Will..."
Ly
"Stunning small plate food, lovely service & great ambience. Dessert was the highlight for me - Eton mess accompanied by the most gorgeous citrus..."
sandy Comber
"one of the best restaurant we have been last few years. Great food , very nice hosting Good to booked in..."
Szymon Niestryjewski
"Wow. We were looking for a great dinner and I was completely blown away by the food here. The service was great, very friendly with good..."
Mike Hickman
"Highly recommend this place! A successful fusion of seafood and Asian flavours, done in a way that is innovative and very very tasty. Add to that the..."
Sandra Witzel
"Wonderful atmosphere, great food and..."
Dan S.
The Seapot
The Seapot
96/100 (3823 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
British
Cafe
Seafood
Seafood
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
British
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Lunch
Salmon Pate
Vegan Board
Baguette
Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Club Sandwich
Lobster Roll
Salad
Cakes
Elderföower Cider
Fish
Greek Beer by the Sea
Crab
Cream tea
Fisherman's Board
Mussels
seafood platter
Prawn Baguette in Piquant Sauce
Salmon
hot chocolate
Cake
crab sandwich
Tuna Mayo
Soup
Peroni
Ploughmans
Pita Bread
Seafood Platters
Banana Milkshake
Coleslaw
Prawns
Ploughman's Platter
Sandwiches
Clotted Cream
Mussels Marinara
Crisps
Mediterranean Platter
Side Salad
Hummus
Vegan Platter
Café
Seafood
Café
British
Wine and Beer
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Cash Only
Serves Alcohol
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Cheap Eats
Mid-range
"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
Geranium Restaurant - The Royal Hotel
95/100 (712 ratings)
Restaurants
British
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Vegan Options
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Beef
Puddings
Roast Beef
Cake
Ice Cream
Soup
Cakes
Lamb
Salad
Fish
Pork
Scones
Crab
Sorbet
Duck
Clotted Cream
Risotto
Tasting Menu
Cheesecake
Sandwiches
Cod
Sit down
Contemporary
British
Seafood
Free off-street parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Wine and Beer
Free Wifi
American Express
Accepts Credit Cards
Mastercard
Visa
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Validated Parking
Gift Cards Available
Seating
Parking Available
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Fine Dining
"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
The Boathouse Restaurant
The Boathouse Restaurant
93/100 (128 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Lobster
Salad
Crab
Shellfish
Cheesecake
Seafood Platters
Prawns
Cheesecakes
Cobb Salad
Fish
"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 Ventnor
Smoking Lobster Ventnor
92/100 (3723 ratings)
Restaurants
Grill
Vegetarian Friendly
Healthy
Seafood
Vegan Options
Grill
British
Seafood
Healthy
Japanese Fusion
Gluten Free Options
Japanese Fusion
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Seafood Platter for 2
Beef
Beer
Fried
Soft Shell Crab Roll
Seafood Platters
Mochi
Monkfish
Tempura
Laksa
Seafood Platter for Two
Cod
Champagne
Fresh Fish
Fish
Duck
Swordfish
Lobster
Seafoods
Soft Shell Crab
Tiramisú
Halibut
bento
Fish Platter
Crème Brûlée
Curry
Salad
Passion fruit
Surf and Turf
Prawns
Chili
Doughnuts
Prawns
Crab
Scallops
Half Lobster and Chips
Surf And Turf
Calamari
Tempura Monkfish
Risotto
Tuna
Thai Green Curry Risotto
Bass
Calamares
Burger
Puddings
Ice Cream
Salmon
Pork
Panna cotta
Ceviche
Dragon Roll
Flat Iron Steak
Noodle
Sea Bass
Chocolate mousse
Healthy
Grill
Seafood
Japanese Fusion
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
"Booking recommended. Low season seems to be less in demand , but still. Great atmosphere and happy staff seen throughout . Fusion food with a..."
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 Crab Shed
The Crab Shed
91/100 (1138 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Cafe
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Lunch
Club Sandwich
Crab Pasty
Cobb Salad
Mackerel Pasty
Fish
Lobster
Seafood Wrap
croissant
Meagre Mackerel
Empanada
Salad
Crab Pastie & Mackerel Ciabatta
Cider
Ciabatta
Crab
Pastries
Salmon
Mackerel
Side Salad
Prawns
Sandwiches
Surf And Turf
Burger
Fresh Crab Sandwich
Sit down
Seafood
Café
British
Takeout
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Ocean Restaurant
Ocean Restaurant
85/100 (159 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Seafood
Coffee and Handmade Chocolates
Afternoon tea
Honey Roast Guinea Fowl and Roast Hispi Cabbage
Duck breast
Duck Liver Parfait with Crispy Leg Croquette Spiced Fig Chutney and Toasted Ciabatta
Gulab jamun
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
Salt Baked Celeriac
Finger Sandwiches
Sourdough Bread with Butter
Desserts Winter 2022
Slow Cooked Breast of Low Lamb Braised Pearl Barley
Duck Liver Parfait Crisp Croquette Spiced
Chocolate Mousse Cocoa Tuile and Fresh Coffee
Homemade Chocolates
croissant
Escalope of Cornish Cod Braised Fennel & Bouillabaisse Sauce
Sunday roast
Sit down
Seafood
Fine Dining
"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
Ocean View Fish & Chips
Ocean View Fish & Chips
79/100 (1793 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
Seafood
Seafood
British
British
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Haddock
Sausage
Cod
Fish
Burger
Sit down
Seafood
Fast food
British
Free off-street parking
Takeout
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Have eaten fish and chips from this shop through the various owners over a 27 year period. Had cod and chips today found the fish lovely and fine..."
nigel smith
"Have been getting fish and chips from this takeaway for about 10 years now; after reading some reviews today I just had to write one of my own. I’d..."
Paula Wakelin
"Beautiful place. Amazing view. Incredible fresh food cooked to order. Friendly staff too. I cannot speak highly enough of the experience we had at..."
JPS JPS
"We have always made a visit to the Ocean View fish and chips shop the first night on arrival to the Isle of Wight work or pleasure. The opening times..."
Hels
"Amazing fish! Large means large - a huge piece of delicious cod & nice chips served alongside. Friendly folks serving too. Short wait of 10 or so..."
Jamie
"Love their fish and chips, good portions, had a bit of a wait but that was our fault for not pre-ordering. The only fish and chip shop we use on the..."
raymond seager
"Just called in here by chance - needed food to takeaway. Best piece of chippy cod I’ve ever had - large portion and reasonable price. Freshly fried..."
Tom Gurrie
"Excellent cod and chips (large). More than enough for someone with a healthy appetite !! Freshly cooked and absolutely delicious. Lovely view whilst..."
Gary Duly
"Excellent fish and chips, you have to wait 10 mins while cooking, but apparently you can ring in your order in advance. We are visitors to the I.O W..."
Vic Weston
"We have never been to this fish and chips, but the answers to the bad reviews are really hilarious 🤣 Working in hospitality myself it's a pleasure..."
Inga Golubeva
"Excellent fish and chips. Reasonably priced and served with a smile. Two recommendations: # Ring your order ahead. The line opens at 4.30. # If..."
Andy Smith
"Best Fish & Chips on The Island! We drive over from East Cowes and phone whilst en route (from the passenger seat)! The food is always ready upon..."
Richard Green
"Got there at 5 as it opened to place an order and they were busy pretty much from the get go. Clearly lots of people call their orders in well in..."
Andrew Burrows
"Very nice but rock came with very heavy..."
Ryan I
Ventnor Haven Fishery Takeaway
Ventnor Haven Fishery Takeaway
71/100 (859 ratings)
Speciality Food Market
Quick Bites
Seafood
Fast food
British
Fast Food
Seafood
British
Lunch
Fish
Lobster
Sea Bass
Fried
Crab
Fresh Fish
Salmon
Onion Rings
Samosas
Fish & Chips
Plaice
Tapas
Tacos
Haddock
Cod
Prawns
Fish & chips
Bass
Mushy Peas
Croquettes
Tiger Prawns
Cake
Pollock
Cakes
Mackerel
Sit down
Fast food
British
Seafood
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Mid-range
"I've read the reviews and laughed to avoid crying. When a woman is assertive she gets abuse that would never be given to man behaving exactly the..."
Chris Wheal
"I would just like to say thank you to the Blake family for providing the local community with the best seafood available, at reasonable prices, all..."
David Champion
"Love ventnor so nice but always breezy on sea..."
sharon nicholls
"Picked up some super fresh seafood after a quick call last night. Couldn’t be..."
wendy marsden
"Yes!!! At last!!! Fresh!!! Fish is bought at the harbour cooked in the restaurant on the other side of the road! It's amazing .... The UK is a..."
Just1 Dude
"Bought fresh fish from here no more than being 4/5 hours from the sea to the table. I’ve travelled the world and have caught and cooked fish..."
Todai Imappy (Todai Imappy)
"A convenient and picturesque fish shop built on a pier, possibly sourced locally, friendly sales..."
Star Creek & Josh Creek
"This is The best tastiest crab I’ve ever had ♥️ Served by none other than the now famous lady who is getting bad reviews by city tourists from..."
Mother and Son Diary UK
"I have to say I've always found the lady polite and very helpful I love going over to buy lots of whelks not had any in for a while hopefully soon! ..."
Kim Noyes
"I have reflected on the other reviews of this place, and considered my own experiences before setting down this review. I like this place. The..."
Richard Burniston
Ocean Blue Quay
Ocean Blue Quay
70/100 (28 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Seafood
Seafood
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Fish
Seafood
Café
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Mid-range
"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
"Very good for a nice cup of tea , right by the..."
Philip George
"Nice place, and nice..."
James Hoad