Location: Isle of Wight
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Find out what Cafe restaurants to try in Isle of Wight. The Isle of Wight is the perfect place to enjoy some peace, quiet and natural beauty. Except perhaps in the summer, when the Isle of Wight Festival draws visitors from all over the world. In 1970, the Festival was the largest rock-music event ever held. It was called Britain's Woodstock and featured Jimi Hendrix and The Who. (Not so much peace or quiet that week.) The island is also known for its world-famous sailing and lovely resorts, where people have been vacationing since Victorian times.
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10. The Best Dressed Crab Limited
Overall Ratings
4 based on 545 reviews
Our delightful family run water front business based in Bembridge on The Isle Of Wight has now been established for 20 years. We specialise in the freshest finest Crabs and Lobsters, which are caught locally and only the very best are selected for sale. W
Reviewed By Michelle S
Sir needed crab and where better to buy it than the 'best dressed crab'. He took the dressed crab salad and loved it.Not being fond of sea food myself, I was a little restricted and had a cheese baguette with fries - it was lovely.I recommend booking as most tables were reserved when we arrived. We parked in the layby opposite, but NT members can park for free at St Helens, Dulver and sharpen their appetite with a 20 minute walk.Most other customers were locals enjoying a brunch style meal complete with wine / bubbly.If you pop in the shop you will get a whistlestop introduction to the business - well worth five minutes to understand a little more about the fishing industry.
9. Cantina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 565 reviews
Reviewed By Rossers
Came across Cantina purely by chance, looking for shelter on a very wet morning in Ventnor. Ducked in to ask if they were dog-friendly, and thankfully they were. Really wished we hadn't eaten breakfast beforehand - because I would have LOVED to have eaten there. The food on the tables all around us looked and smelt DIVINE. Enjoyed some delicious coffee though. The service was wonderful (the two of us - plus our four-legged friend were made to feel very welcome) and the place has such a lovely ambience/vibe. Next time we're in Ventnor we'll be going back there for sure, but this time with empty tummies!
8. Two Cooks
Overall Ratings
5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By Bradie B
Staff were nice here but be warned this place only takes cash and no cards. This is the second place we have visited in Ventnor which is like this, and the staff say the reason being is they want to reduce the cost to customers. Seriously in this day and age, how many people actually carry any amount of cash and what would the actual card charge be for a £15-20 meal?? I run a small business myself and it costs me just 1.5%. Quite honestly I'd prefer to pay more for the convenience as I don't want to have to try to find an ATM! In addition to this, the food we ordered (a crab sandwich) was disappointng and I could have made a better one for myself at home! All brown meat, no white meat at all, no salad garnish, no mayonnaise, no lemon with it, very poorly presented. Very mediocre for the price paid and sadly we wish we'd have picked up something from the supermarket up the road instead.
7. Pencil Cottage
Overall Ratings
4 based on 354 reviews
Restaurant, tearoom and cafe specialising in light lunches, cream teas and snacks with spacious garden and attached gift shop.
Reviewed By Bob G
Found via TripAdvisor and would thoroughly recommend, although a bit small for sitting inside on a wet day. Service was very attentive and the food was of a good quality and reasonably priced. Will remember for a future visit to the island.Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your visit and look forward to seeing you again.Lisa & Derick
6. The Beach Shack
Overall Ratings
4 based on 249 reviews
Reviewed By HoneyBadger2002
Friendly quick service, delicious crab sandwiches and crab soup. Fine pot of tea. Highly recommend. On a sunny day it is busy but very unspoiled and worth the short walk from the main road or Ventnor. Small beach to relax on afterwards. Bring your towel and a book and enjoy the slower pace for a while.
5. Wonky Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 314 reviews
Traditional beach café serving all day breakfast plus a range of hot and cold meals and snacks. Freshly ground coffee. Open daily 9am to 5pm throughout the holiday season (March to October), with extended hours in high summer. Please note that the cafe is
Reviewed By james s
It attracts customers because there's no competition. It's OK for a coffee , tea or a snack, but there are no toilets and lots of wasps...... If you fancy a loooo-ong chat with the owner then this is the place for you.Thank you for your review. No competition? I think youâll find that our nearest neighbour, just 100 yards or so away, is also a café.My husband remembers talking to you, in response to your questions. I am sorry if you thought his answers long-winded but, for some reason, he feels obliged to explain to people who have managed to miss a total of 7 signs in and around the building warning about the lack of toilets, why this is. For the benefit of others reading this, the signs are not a joke, THERE ARE DEFINITELY NO TOILETS!!! The land owner is unable to install them due to the instability of the cliff. Iâm sure the Environment Agency would be none too pleased if a landslip caused a break in the sewer which contaminated the beach and affected the quality of the bathing water.As for the wasps, we have done everything we can to deter them, but still they continue to do what wasps do. I can assure you that they are just as annoying to us as they are to everyone else. Possibly more so!
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4. The Salix Beach Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 161 reviews
The Salix Cafe is situated right on the beach at the end of a row of picturesque beach huts with spectacular views of Sandown Bay and Culver Cliffs, awarded Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Sit and watch the ships go by with spectacular views from insi
Reviewed By EJandHK
Having visited Shanklin beach on a busy day we were pleased to find the lovely Small Hope Beach. Quieter and a nicer atmosphere than the main stretch. The Salix Cafe was busy with a live band playing outside. Overlooking the beach you could sit with a drink while the kids play. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming and the staff lovely. The food was really good quality and very good value for money. Great ice cream too. Look forward to returning the next time we visit.
3. The Crab Shed
Overall Ratings
4 based on 266 reviews
NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2019 SEASON - OPEN EASTER 2020 A fantastic little restaurant that serves up crab pasties to die for and fresh fish and seafood fresh from the waters In front of the cove.
Reviewed By Bradie B
What's not to like? A fab little place right on the coastal path which serves superb crab pasties, salads and in our opinion the best crab sandwiches on the Island! Friendly service, lovely fresh crab and a great spot in the cove. After staying on the Island for six weeks this summer and walking the entire coastal path, we have eaten a LOT of crab sandwiches and this place wins hands down, so we've had to go back a couple of times! Not many tables, but well worth a visit and the possible short wait for a table!
2. Blueberrys Cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 121 reviews
Relax in the warm and friendly atmosphere of Blueberry's Cafe, located on the Cliff Path between Sandown and Shanklin. Enjoy great home cooked food and drink (fully licensed) with some of the most stunning views on the Island overlooking Sandown Bay. Offe
Reviewed By 665AlexP665
We went for breakfast as a family and were treated so well, a very warm welcome and excellent service throughout our stay. The food was excellent and very good value. We would definitely come back again, hopefully on a sunny day to make the best of the fabulous views. Dogs will love their doggy menu too!Great to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Blueberrys, shame that the weather wasn't the best. Hope that you do get to come back on a sunny day and enjoy the stunning views.Many thanks for your review.
1. No64 Ryde
Overall Ratings
5 based on 189 reviews
Eclectic little coffee shop and wine bar in the sunny seaside town of Ryde on the Isle of Wight. Specialists coffee's, cakes and treats. Alcohol license. light meals and lunches served freshly cooked all day. Join us for the lively pleasant atmosphere and
Reviewed By robertspet8
We popped in here for lunch because of good reviews. We were not disappointed.The food was excellent and the service warm, friendly and fun.We would like to return the next time we are in Ryde.
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