Eat & Drink

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In need of some dining out inspiration? Here's some ideas for a little bit of what you might fancy to eat or drink on the Isle of Wight during your visit, from locally reared meats as part of a hearty roast, to champagne and seafood served right on the beach.

Seafood

For local seafood beside the sea, try: The Crab & Lobster, Fisherman’s Cottage, Murrays, The New Inn, The Blue Crab.

Sunday roast

For a hearty roast dinner with all the trimmings, try: The Boathouse, The Taverners, The Sun Inn Calbourne, The Buddle Smuggler’s Inn, The Pointer Inn, Chequers Inn, The Blacksmiths, Off The Rails Yarmouth, The Bistro, The Griffin, The Eight Bells. 

Something special

Celebrating a special occasion? Looking for a romantic table for 2? Or just feel like getting a little dressed up, we recommend these smart venues: The Royal Hotel Restaurant, The Seaview Hotel Restaurant, Thompson’s Restaurant, Number 3, The Coast Bar & Dining Room, The Hambrough Restaurant, The Bandstand, Mojacs Restaurant and Bar, Gastronomy Cowes, The George Hotel & Restaurant, Albert Cottage Hotel Restaurant, Lakeside Park Hotel Restaurant, Ganders Restaurant   

Hearty pub grub

For traditional pub food with a warm and friendly atmosphere, try: The Fishbourne, The Spinnaker, The Old Fort, The Red Lion, The Lifeboat, The Anchor, The Woodvale, Bargeman’s Rest, Steamer Inn, The Bugle Coaching Inn, Portland Inn, The Fighting Cocks, The Dairyman’s Daughter, Spyglass Inn, The Breeze Restaurant, Appley Manor, Horse & Groom, The Cedars, The Blenheim, The Waverley Inn, White Hart Inn, Pier View Pub and Kitchen, Fountain Inn, Medina Quay Beefeater, The Travellers Joy, The Folly Inn, The Old Corner Bank.   

Farm kitchen delicacies

For homemade meals using and selling the best of local produce, we recommend: The Cow Restaurant & Bar, The Garlic Farm Restaurant, Quarr Abbey Teashop, Mermaid Bar at Isle of Wight Distillery, Bluebells at Briddlesford, The Fleming Arms.

Something lighter

For a doorstep sandwich, tasty cakes, breakfast, homemade soups, juicy burgers great coffee and anything else you might fancy while out and about, try: Quay Arts Café, The Pearl, The Freshwater Coffee House, Dimbola Tea Room, Caffé Isola, No 64 Shanklin, Lady Scarlett’s Tea Parlour, The Piano Café, PO41 Coffee House, The Blue Door Café, Gods Providence House, One Holyrood Tea Room, The Lunch Box Cafe

Italian

Try an Italian on the Isle of Wight by visiting: Michelangelo Restaurant, Toninos Italian Restaurant, Prego, Met Italia.

Signature produce

Don't forget to try our delicious Isle of Wight tomatos, garlic, chilli, sea salt, oils, mushrooms, cheese, milkshakes, meats and freshly grown veggies. Available to buy locally and online. 

Dietary requirements

The majority of restaurants on the Island offer several vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan and gluten free options within their menu, we recommend checking menus online before booking.

See our Eat & Drink directory below for all of these venues and more.

Bistros & Restaurants

Fresh seafood by the sea, romantic fine dining – find the eatery for you.

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Pubs &  Bars

Enjoy a tipple or two! Try our locally produced ales, wine and spirits as well as traditional, hearty pub food.

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Cafes & Tearooms

For sweet treats and light bites, in the country, by the sea or in town.

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Farm Kitchens & Shops

Discover the taste of the Island and our signature produce.