There are some lovely places to eat on the Isle of Wight, from little cafes for a quick snack to fabulous restaurants for celebrating that speacial night out. Here's a selection of our favourites. Click on the links below to visit their websites,
You can drop in for a slice of cake with a cappuccino, enjoy a hearty lunch or a three course dinner, as the relaxed informal style of our bar & dining room is designed for everyday eating. Furry four legged friends of the well-behaved and on-the-lead variety are welcome in the bar area, deli and outside in the courtyard.
14-15 Shooters Hill, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7BG
Discover the essence of culinary excellence at the Smoking Lobster Group, a journey that commenced in 2017 with Smoking Lobster Ventnor. Here, Chef Giancarlo "GC" Giancovich's Pan-Asian creations grace tables against a backdrop of breathtaking beachfront views. In 2020, GC and his sister, Cinz, introduced Drunken Lobster, a Japanese-inspired Izakaya bar. Building upon our success, Smoking Lobster Cowes joins our family in 2021, earning top accolades. Now, we're thrilled to introduce two exciting additions: Smoking Lobster at Foresters Hall on Sun Hill in Cowes, a stunning pop-up restaurant, and Smoking Lobster at Home, where we bring our exceptional cuisine to your venue or home.
Located in Cowes and Ventnor
located in the heart of Cowes at 117 High Street. We have dining on the ground and 1st floors. We love to welcome children and dogs (on leads please). For a relaxed, friendly and comfortable environment, where everything is made or cooked to order, then Harbour Kitchen is definitely going to be a worthwhile visit (or takeaway). The owners, Brian and Caroline Hicks, aspire to provide an inexpensive café, bar and bistro experience, be it in their restaurant or out on the road with HK ON THE ROAD. We aim to accommodate all types of diets. Wherever possible we use local suppliers for our produce and believe in quality not quantity. Click Here
Established in 2013, The Hut has grown from a small, rustic beach bar known only to the locals into one of the UK’s most iconic restaurants, offering an unrivalled passion for simple yet delicious food, and a buzzing atmosphere that delivers an unforgettable experience.
Positioned in the centre of Colwell Bay on The Isle of Wight, protected from the wind and drenched in sunshine from noon until night, The Hut is a place for those wanting to eat well, drink well and have fun by the sea. Click Here
Located in the heart of Cowes, The Garden offers a refined selection of dishes 7 days a week, from breakfast and brunch to lunch and dinner. On Sundays we serve a traditional roast, made with the finest seasonal ingredients. Our extensive drinks menu features everything from expertly crafted barista coffee to signature in- house cocktails, available throughout the day and evening. The restaurant is complemented by a beautiful walled garden, providing a sunny retreat in the summer and a cosy, heated space for alfresco dining in the winter. The Garden has seating upstairs where guests can watch the chefs at work through the open kitchen pass, adding a unique touch to the dining experience. Downstairs, you'll find our pizza kitchen, a fully stocked bar, dual aspect views and direct access to our outdoor garden. We welcome dogs, and offer free WiFi for all of our guests to stay connected. Click Here
The Portland Inn located in the heart of Gurnard Village , the pub offers contemporary and comfortable surroundings for both drinkers & diners. The publicans Mark & Kim bring a passion to create a great local pub with a focus on serving superb food and drinks in a warm, welcoming atmosphere that you should expect from a village pub.
The Portland offers a great selection of cask ales, beers, craft beers, ciders and selection of wines which complement our menu. The Portland is somewhere to relax, laugh and spend time with friends and family. Weather permitting head outside to enjoy a drink, lunch or evening supper in our garden.
Join us for something to eat, well-cooked pub food is where we begin, with the addition of our Chef’s daily specials keeping our menu interesting. Click Here
Located in front of the Marina Office, with views over the South basin and the Solent beyond, Pontoon View is here to serve you with a cold or hot drink and a bite to eat. All protected from the weather in our lovely marquee! Full table service operating.
There’s also lots of open air space with tables and chairs for you to enjoy our delicious food and of course a cold pint or two.
Robert, Rachel, Scarlett and Brandon Burrows welcome you to The Blacksmiths, previously known as The Blacksmiths Arms. We acquired this 400 year old pub in April 2017. We are a well established couple on the Isle of Wight dining scene, with over 10 years experience as pub landlords on the island. Proud winners of Best Pub at the Isle of Wight Awards in 2021, we want all our customers to have a great experience when visiting The Blacksmiths, and we think there is no better way we can deliver on this than with our hard work, great team and always giving service with a smile.
We hope enjoy your visit. If there is anything you need, or anything that can improve your visit please do not hesitate to speak to a member of staff who will be happy to help. Thank you for choosing to eat drink and be merry with us. Click Here
Chessell Café is set in the heart of the beautiful West Wight of the Isle of Wight, easily accessed from the many surrounding footpaths and bike trails, making it the perfect stop off! Once a working Pottery, it is now a light, spacious and comfortable place to relax and unwind, with delicious food and drinks, and treat yourself from our amazing selection of all homemade cakes! With log burners inside to snuggle up in front of on a winter’s day, we also have a beautiful and tranquil courtyard garden where you can chill out under the shade of our Willow tree in summer. The size of our building means it is a fantastic place to meet up with friends, family or have a special celebration.
Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the beautiful classic English country pub in the village of Brighstone. Here at The Three Bishops, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with the perfect drink in hand. Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there’s a dish for every desire. Food served 7 days a week.
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At our farm we welcome you to learn all about garlic, browse our shop full of delicious garlicky products, enjoy exceptional gourmet food in our award-winning restaurant and take a stroll in our beautiful outdoor spaces.
No reservation is required to visit our shop and our site is free to enter. Dogs are welcome at our farm and must be kept on leads at all times. Reservations are recommended for our restaurant.
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