Barnabys Licensed Restaurant in Isle of Wight

Lovely little cafe. Good food at very good prices.

Good food, great service as well not too expensive nice food great service and if you seat out side you get a great view as well 😀

Lovely little cafe, great sea view. Dog friendly only outside.

Lovely setting, doesnt seem open that often and got the feeling they would rather be closed!

Best restaurant in Sandown for Family tourists in all aspects! Staff is very friendly, many food options available. Highly recommended.

Visited on our family holiday as our youngest is called Barney. Lovely classic cafe with great options for kids and friendly staff. Also very reasonably priced!

I had a cheese and mushroom omelette and chips with homemade coleslaw. Everything was delicious best coleslaw I have ever tasted .

Review of Barnaby’s Restaurant, 4 Pier Street, Sandown, Isle of Wight My brother and I had walked into Sandown from Brading that morning – just the two of us – the others had taken the bus. We couldn’t resist the memories that the walk provided - New Road then Morten Road and finally under the railway bridge and into Avenue Road (now there’s a contradiction – ‘avenue’ and/or ‘road’) heading for the beach. It was a walk from times long passed … Mum with kids in-hand heading for a day on the beach. Typically, we’d turn left following Culver Parade overlooking the sea heading out-of-town. Our favourite beaches were opposite the amusement arcade and the paddle boat lake with views across to the white cliffs of Culver Down. Together with access to a fine sandy beach, they remain cherished memories of childhood holidays. Images of the beach, distant views out-to-sea and the headlands that rise either side of the town have remained into those adult years. Change is always a factor of life … everything changes, and you can’t expect to see the earlier Sandown through the eyes of a couple of little kids. Today’s version is different …. but what an unexpected change! The modern town seemed quiet and a shadow of the one remembered from earlier - empty/abandoned/dilapidated buildings, no/few people/holidaymakers around, shops closed/closing down signs. We had remembered it as an effervescent magic kind of place. This was a real surprise – we had no idea. A wicked witch (from those childhood books of the day) had put a spell on the place? Someone will know the reasons. Dilapidation was worse along the seafront– exploring the Esplanade above the beach behind the High Street heading towards the pier. On one side the sea and, facing it, a neighbourhood of once elegant but now derelict 19th C. buildings all of which seemed to have been vandalized. Which is how we came across Barnaby’s Restaurant. It was the first food place that we saw that presented a clean modern-day image – a haven even, and seemingly the only place in the neighbourhood that was open. It was half-way along Pier Street climbing towards the main commercial centre along the High Street. Barnaby’s was at street-level (but up a couple of steps) with a promising image, inside and outside seating, friendly wait staff and an interesting menu. The place was full of light with a modern décor and smart wooden furniture – an attractive place to eat - somewhere for our lunch/snack that day. There were a handful of people dining most of whom were seated outside. We joined them as a table became available. We had our evening meal already planned, but a lunch snack was timely. We had worked up an appetite by following the sea front as far as Browns Golf Course where we did a U-turn and headed back. The road along the beach front had not been well-remembered – apart from the bright red ornamental WW2 mine by the roundabout where the High Street begins. Check out Barnaby’s menu - four different kinds of breakfasts: English small/big, veggie, special & make-your-own all <£10. Available all day. And then there were >26 snacks/extras – chips, beans/toast, onion rings, etc. - you name it – within the range £3-£6. Good value. We opted for tea/coffee/cream scone each – hot drinks and delicious scones. Our bill came to £18.80 so <£5/person. More than satisfied with our comfortable break in a delightful restaurant we reached the High Street and turned right heading for Brading looking for a bus stop for those taking the bus. It had been an interesting day … notwithstanding that sobering image of a south coast English seaside town of the current day that had once provided our family the best of summer holidays. Peter Steele 13May2024

Really good and cheap breakfast The tenant was so gentle

Traditional cafe with vintage music.

Better breakfast than Premier Inn. Do it!

Got a bacon and egg baguette and the roll was stale as you like and bacon and egg was under cooked

We had a lovely cream tea. Large scones, jam and clotted cream,pot of tea and a mug of coffee - and some grat music! Highly recommended.

Great breakfast just how I ordered, 😀

Been here a few times and remembered why we don't visit often. Staff member pounces as soon as you enter asks if you want a drink. Hangs around the restaurant making you feel like you're being watched. We ate here too and before I'd even finished my mouthful she was clearing our plates. Think they need to give people chance to settle into their seats before asking if they want a drink etc. I'd never be as pushy as she was. Don't think we're be back.

First visit, and will definitely come back, had the grill breakfast and what good value for money it was. The lady serving had a good sense of humour, and very pleasant. Will definitely be returning and would recommend.

Cold plates...if food served on hot plates, then you could enjoy eating at a relaxed pace rather than eating quickly whilst food 'just warm'. Create your own breakfast, good idea, however, you have to have 3 Hash browns no options for just 1 or 2, also Toast is 2 slices no option for just 1 slice. Plate fairly greasy from fried eggs. Staff very friendly and made you feel welcome.

Perfect hot chocolate and Breakfast was delicious perfectly cooked 😋 great value for money 🙂

Lovely place with a homey feel. I had the roast chicken dinner with a yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, peas and carrots with gravy. Was absolutely delicious.

Went there today for all day breakfast and it was lovely the best in a long time 😋😋😋😋

Always superb food and friendly staff..never disappointed.

Friendly staff very good service and food

Staff just not very friendly Think they need to realise the Isle of Wight tourist is often repeat visitors so the poor manners will bite them over time

Never experienced such a rude welcoming in my life.

Staff were really polite and nice. The food was amazing.

LOCALS ONLY. Don’t come here if you’re not from here. They don’t want tourists or their money.

Omg.... What can I say? On arrival was greeted with an OK..... I made a point of repeating my cheery goodmorning and again, OK. Could really do with some customer service training. Food was medicore, service was appalling. I loved the name and asked where it came from, was promptly told it was inherited with purchase, not much else to add tbh. Prices were slightly high for the quality of food, let alone the complete lack of service

Good prices and good service, dog sat outside with us too.

Friendly staff, always looks lovely and clean. But food can be a hit and miss. Sometimes the food can be lovely at times and very greasy at others.

No access for wheelchairs. Several steps which found awkward as I have to use a stick.

Vraiment excellent et en plus vous voyagez dans le temps. N'hésitez pas si vous cherchez un repas typiquement anglais

What a rude lady! Stepped into the cafe after checking for ‘no dog’ signs to be shot down by the waitress, very rudely telling us to go outside. Happily sit outside with our dog but absolutely no need to be so abrupt and nasty. We hastily left. Perhaps a sign on the door would be a good idea.

Leckeres Frühstück Preis/Leistung perfekt

Popped in here for the first time on a cold day for a bite to eat and a hot drink for an hour. Staff were pleasant and food was tasty. Would use again if in the area.

Lovely little place and a cracking brekkie would definitely go back

Lovely coffee ! Definately go again

Tea and big toasted tea cake. Fab. Thanks, Jackie

Very helpful and friendly my Friend had fall the lady helped my Friend thank you xxx

Fantastic full English tea and toast. Plenty of it cooked well and a big pot of steaming tea. Good value, great location will deffo come again

Great breakfast have been coming for years

Stopped here for a cream tea. And the scones had just come out of the oven. Great value and a nice place to sit outside. Yes we will be going back again.

Amazing breakfast and friendly staff, lots of food for a very good price. Would visit again

We stay on the island 5 weeks at a time every year and always head back here as there cream tea is beautiful. 5 ☆service.

would highly recommend this restaurant, felt welcomed, lovely food, lovely staff. See you soon Thank you

We use this restaurant two or three times we usually have roast and veg. The staff are very pleasant.

We had a breakfast all day the sausage tasted. Cheap and not so good the egg was good they all day consisted off 1 sasuage I piece of bacon Warm bread not toast Tomato plumbed which I like better than a really tomato Beans for 5.99 So to fill us up we had a portion of chips £2.70 and asked for sauce the sauce came in small cups like McDonald's both red and brown sauce was nice to much vingear, in sauce cheap sauce, it had to be the worst breakfast ever for us three We had. Many breakfast next time I go some where else than pay £26.64 for this for three people and a drink each non alcoholic tea coke lemonade .....WORST EVER EXPERIENCE OF A VERY POOR BREAKFAST no mushrooms your better of at Witherspoon if you can cope with it because my slightly dry some times

Everytime we visit IOW we come here everyday. It’s my father in law’s favourite place. Sitting outside in the morning overlooking sandown pier. Breakfast is always lovely, best cuppa’s and friendly service. Excellent value for money! We love it here.

Friendly service good value for money .

Nice sausage with the breakfast great cafe

Excellent food excellent service

Tea &toasted teacakes before walking back to Benbridge 👍 👌

Good food and so are the prices

Absolutely loved the wonderful breakfast, friendly staff, extremely clean and very reasonable. Definitely going back when we visit Sandown again - hopefully very soon

Nice little inexpensive cafe with good sea views.

Great restaurant had my breakfast there this morning overlooking sandown pier,sat with my dog on the terrace,great staff,Zara served me and she was lovely,and the breakfast tasted Great.

The best breakfast I've tasted for a long time. Nothing is any trouble for them. Friendly people.

Very tasty breakfast. Good portion nice people:)

The Cafe that the locals eat in. Says it all. Off the ferry early, no problem for breakfast as they’re open earlier than anybody else. Great grub at great prices.

Excellent little restaurant just by Sandown pier offers a full cream tea with 2 scones cream and jam for an unbeatable price , would definitely visit again

Lovely, inviting little place. Where the cream teas are lovely, scones are warm, plenty of butter jam and cream and not just one scone but two! served in a little basket. And it's the best cuppa I've had on this island at a bargain price!! Well done Barnaby's 👍

Very small OK for a coffee stop

Was amazing special English breakfast!!!

Smallish café near the Sandown seafront. We had very well filled sandwiches served by friendly waitress in clean and bright surroundings.

Breakfast was reasonable.. good view of the pier

A small family run place. Very polite, friendly and helpful. The food is good too

We had a great breakfast here, food was lovely and very well priced and the staff were friendly and welcoming

Still the best on the island !!.

Very friendly staff and delicious food .

I became nostalgic reading all those comments about the place, especialy if you take into consideration the fact you had had this great pleasure of belonging to the kitchen team for just a short period of time a couple of good years ago. I will never foget my commuting for my afternoon shift from Merstone by bike.. lovely time... all the best for Chris and his parents as well as for Mandy ...cheerful and positive bunch of guys..

Well priced restaurant and are very friendly

Loved the English breakfast with the sea side

Excellent BLT and staff were very helpful and pleasant also nicely priced.

Excellent service with a smile. Definitely can recommend the afternoon tea. Yummie

Called twice in the week I was staying near by. Had one of there toasted tea cakes which were very fruity. Staff were friendly but not chatty. They are young so will learn. Can recommend for a coffee break.

Great cafe very reasonably priced

great breakfast very helpful and friendly staff great prices

Just had a coffee and teacake which was fine, and efficient service. Did think the woman who seved us could have been abit more pleasant she was very abrupt it felt like she didn't want us there.

Great hospitality and all covid19 rules abided by. Good price's and hot food very clean and welcoming.

Very good position, lovely hot chocolate and full breakfast

Had a very tasty all day brekkie barnaby grill. Perfect 👌 delicious fresh tasty. Well done 👌 👍 10 out of 10

A great little greasy spoon with friendly service and a good coffee machine. Closed due to covid 19

We are a family if 5, we had such a fabulous meal thank you so much, very very highly recommended

Always a friendly service, and good no nonsense food!

Food Ok , decent amount given, quite pricey

Fabulous place. Great food, great prices, prompt service and even had little cutlery for our 2 year old. COVID secure. Will definitely visit again.

It was a short 5 minute walk from where we were staying and it was a friendly welcome, delicious food excellent service and we had a special evening meal. We would love to visit again one day.

Friendly and quick. Good tea and coffee. Warm. Nice food

I was wondering whether I'd find somewhere for breakfast and then found Barnaby's, in a good location overlooking the pier. They offer a comprehensive menu, all items individually cooked. Helpful and pleasant waitress service, nothing outrageously expensive. I enjoyed my meal and it set me up for the day. They say the locals eat there, always a good sign.

Nice food and reasonably priced for the location

Good service good food at a reasonable price

A range of food minus pizza. Odd but it has almost everything else and wonderful old favourites of Spotted Dick etc. Fantastic for adults. Nice place. Just don't have the wine!

Great place to eat out lovely food and very nice staff.

Great friendly staff the food is top notch 1st class service we went there every day for breakfest very good place to eat out at thank you all.

Stopped for a snack, had tea and teacake, great service.Reserved a table for dinner, good was wonderful and plenty of it. Menu choice exstensive, desserts to die for too.Booked for the next day , that's how good it was. Staff welcoming, shame they had to turn so many people away.Definately recommend.

Love this restaurant, been coming with family for years. First place id pick to eat in Sandown. Lovely location and really lovely staff. Menu is a good variety and at great prices and you get a really good size meal. Will be coming here again for many years to come.

Had the full Veg breakfast here which was ok. The taste was a bit plain. Salt and pepper is not enough for sure. The price however is excellent and the service is hospitable. I would recommend here for a regular breakfast if you are looking for something affordable and don't care about the bells and whistles.

Good food but felt like I was in school, staff not that pleasant will not be coming back

Very good service and staff. Tasty breakfasts. Smoke from the customers smoking on the terrace can drift in to the restaurant which can be unpleasant especially if you have kids. If it was non smoking it would get a 5*

Love the breakfast and the atmosphere

Great food, large portions and very reasonable. I had the full English breakfast. Set me up for the day. Highly recommend and definitely going back.