Your Local Guide to Food and Drink on the Isle of Wight

By the water

57 miles of coastline lends itself to a whole host of excellent places to eat and drink by the water.

Enjoy the best places to eat with a sea view that the Isle of Wight has to offer.

Smoking Lobster Ventnor
Restaurants
Overlooking the English Channel is one of Ventnor’s finest seafood and Pan-Asian inspired restaurants, Smoking Lobster Ventnor. Serving everything from fresh lobster, steak, sushi and vegan and vegetarian options, you’ll be completely spoiled for choice. Using local ingredients, especially the fish which is caught by local fishermen in the area, ensures the highest quality of...
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The Spyglass Inn
Pubs & Bars
You are sure of a warm welcome when you visit to the world-famous Spyglass Inn. In fact, it was the Spyglass that pioneered its own distinct admissions policy, that is now (thankfully) echoed by other proper pubs up-and-down the country: “Muddy boots and well behaved dogs welcome!” The location is second to none, with panoramic...
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The Bargeman’s Rest
Pubs & Bars
The Bargeman’s Rest is a picturesque, family-run, family and dog friendly pub which sits on Newport Harbour, overlooking the river Medina and is within a five minute walk of Newport town centre, the Island’s county town. A large outdoor seating area provides the perfect spot to enjoy a summer meal with a cold beer whilst...
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The Clubhouse Café
Cafés & Tearooms
The Clubhouse Café is the ideal location for hot and cold light bites including sandwiches, panini and fish and chips. Cream teas, cakes, teas and coffees are on offer and the café is licensed to serve alcohol. Take in the stunning views and with great activities right next to the beach. Enjoy all weathers with...
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The Best Dressed Crab
Cafés & Tearooms
The Best Dressed Crab is a delightful, family run, waterfront business based in a houseboat on the harbour in Bembridge on The Isle of Wight. Specialising in the freshest, finest Crabs and Lobsters, which are caught locally and only the very best are selected for sale. Providing beautiful fresh, local dressed crabs served in their...
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Waterfront Inn
Pubs & Bars
The Waterfront Inn guest house, bistro and bar is situated in a superb location right on the seafront on Shanklin’s Esplanade, with panoramic sea views and just a stone’s throw from the sandy, Blue Flag 2012 and Quality Coast Award 2012 beach. This is a perfect place for a family beach holiday with the children...
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Isle of Wight Pearl, Bembridge
Cafés & Tearooms
Located in Brighstone, Isle of Wight Pearl offers some of the Island’s best views across the English Channel. With an unmissable collection of pearl jewellery starting from just £22.50, it’s the perfect place to treat yourself. At its heart is the iconic Pearl Café – a relaxed spot overlooking the sea, where you can enjoy...
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The Hut
Restaurants
The Hut is an easy-going beach restaurant that combines an unrivalled passion for simple yet delicious food, with a desire to create a relaxed but stylish environment for all to enjoy. Using locally sourced produce wherever possible and by combining culinary classics with innovative ideas, The Hut offers a more exciting approach to seaside dining....
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