Pebbles Fish & Wine Bar in Gosport

Friendly service, safe COVID arrangements, good snack food, particularly for children. Right on the beach with outdoor seating.

My mother booked a table in the restaurant for Friday evening,when we arrived at 7.30 for our booking the place was closed ! We were left with nowhere to celebrate my mothers birthday-she is in her 80s. She had left her contact number and phoned to confirm a few weeks before.Bad customer service ☹️

We visited here for the first time whilst doing a walk along the seafront on a virtual treasure hunt. The main cafe was closed due to Covid but they were offering drinks and limited snacks that you could order from one hatch and then collect at another. After we had collected the queue began to grow and it seems a popular place to get refreshment with great views over the water.

After a bracing walk along the promenade, we stopped here for lunch.This is the café, not the restaurant.The view across the Solent is fantastic and worth stopping for a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy the setting.Nicely presented food - paninis and jacket potato. Decent size fillings. A little over priced, but not too steep.Covid compliant.

I have visited by day for coffee and cups and a friend suggested dinner. Amazing. Realky good Pinot Noir 2017 wine. My garlic prawn starter was spot on and my friend had a prawn and crayfish salad. Both were plentiful and tasty. We then chose a smokie special which was delicious. The frangipane pudding was lush. Our new favourite local

What a wonderful experience we had here in the middle of Autumn. Wonderful sea views, fantastic warm and welcoming service and delicious food. If you want a comforting, relaxing and wholesome dining experience this is the place to come!

We have eaten here several times recently and been delighted with the quality of food and the friendly service. The Pebble Beach have really put a great deal of thought into their excellent service during these difficult COVID times. Would thoroughly recommend. The fish is particular good.

This place totally exceeded expectations on all fronts! Great location with superb views of the Solent, Isle of Wight and shipping. The restaurant is reacting very effectively to the Covid-19 situation with regard to safety, as well as continuing to offer "Eat Out to Help Out" discounts into October. We had 2 starters and 2 mains (all seafood dishes) and were very pleasantly surprised by both quality and quantity. Probably 2 dishes, certainly 3, would have been easily sufficient, but we couldn't bear to leave any of the main ingredients. Drinks prices did drive the total bill up, despite the very welcome £20 discount. Service was quick and efficient: we would have been quite happy to wait a little longer for each course.

Our first visit last week and it was so good, we went again this week. The food is cooked and presented to a very high standard. The staff are very professional and are carrying out the Covid rules perfectly.

We visited Pebbles on a stormy day. Still, it was lovely to sit in the warmth and watch the choppy sea ebb and flow. The COVID safety measures in place are reassuring, and the restaurant was spotless. The staff were friendly and polite, and the food delicious. We had the Prawn & Crayfish salad and the Ale Battered Fish & Chips- both delicious and plentiful in terms of portion size. Will definitely return. Although quiet when we arrived, it soon filled up so I would advise to book. The car park quite literally on the doorstep ensures that this venue is accessible to all.

Lovely cosy warm atmosphere. Service was excellent. We really enjoyed the food, I especially liked the lamb burger which was tasty and juicy and didn’t fall apart. Large portions and a great dessert selection to pick from. Only niggle was that the toilets were not particularly clean when I visited.

Blowing a howler out..but magnificent out...pefect for a bracing walk along the beach to here.....I had the cod and chips, lovely...cod tasted very fresh..batter was crispy and the chips were good too....Husband had the swordfish ( he didn't rave about it....)Both were very well presented and looked very appetising .....Asked our lovely server what Pudding to go for, and she recommended the creme brûlée.....and it was great, served with 2 delicious homemade shortbread biscuits and a little Whippy ice cream....all very very yummy..All of the 3 ladies serving were lovely, friendly and helpful.....a lovely lunch, thank you

Portion sizes were generous, I had the grilled sea bass fillet and my partner had the king prawns, was tasty. Reasonably priced and great service 👍

we popped down to Pebbles for lunch, great location looking over the Solent, the menu is varied, we had garlic prawns as a started, unfortunately they had run out of cod for the main course, so i had a Thai curry and my wife has battered prawns, the drinks menu was good and the who meal competitively priced, both courses we freshly cooked and very tasty, the weather was great so we sat outside and took in the views.The tables were cleansed before we sat down and the tableware and glasses clean, Pebbles have got social distancing sorted and there was plenty of hand gel, we will go back again. well done all staff at Pebbles.

not our first time at pebbles such a lovely place with great views,the service is excellent and the food really good ,fresh and nicely presented,starters big portions so we shared,delicious raspberry and pistachio frangepane young lady who served us was excellent long fair brown hair i think,when she found out it was our anniversary offered us glass of processco on the house,nice gesture

Despite some of the poor reviews we decided to try Pebbles and I am so glad we did.I was surprised when I phoned that I had to make a 5.30pm booking instead of 6.30pm but by 6pm the restaurant was full.I started with calamari and my partner goats cheese. The calamari was cooked perfectly not chewy at all. We had then ordered belly pork and sea bass for mains. Yet again both meals were cooked beautifully. A word of warning though the portions are large Both chairs and tables were wiped over as soon as people left. Will we go again? Definitely!

We chose to eat dinner here partly because of the view, but also because it had been recommended to us.Upon arrival we were met with a rope across what appeared to be the entrance, and a sign saying to wait. I was unsure whether this was in fact the entrance, but in due course a friendly staff member appeared, checked our reservation and showed us a table inside. The indoor section here seats 28 maximum, but the outdoor seating area is larger.Our meals were good value but, to be honest, far too large. We were both unable to manage a dessert despite the tempting-looking menu. I chose the lamb burger for a main, as this was the first place that I had ever been to that offered one. My partner's prawn cocktail starter was really the size of a main course, and so many fries came with her actual main that she was unable to eat them all.So to sum up, quality should really come before quantity!

Took my daughter for a treat before she leaves for uni. Beautiful location. Very clean and helpful staff. I ordered the fish and chips. The chips were horrible, cooked so they were dark and as if the oil needed changing. But the fish had a strange chemical/cleaning fluid taste. Sent it back and refused chips. My daughter had the Cajun chicken burger, she said it started nice but then one part very dry and over spiced so she couldn't eat it. Chips horrible. So she didn't eat it either. Only had a few bites of fish, but although not sick, I haven't felt well and I can usually eat anything without ill effects. Such a shame, beautiful location and the food presented nicely.

We had booked to sit outside, but it was quite cool & windy when we arrived so asked to be moved inside, We were told this would be fine. However when we arrived to eat, we were told we couldn't in fact sit inside! We sat outside for a while (with blankets we'd brought) and did manage to move inside once we'd ordered, thankfully.There was slightly less choice on the menu (post Covid) The service of one of the staff could have been more friendly - the other 2 were lovely.

Nice little place on the beach, but prices are high. Prawn mayo sandwich was very full and tasty. Cheesy chip were ok and the cream tea was nice.

Went there yesterday to treat friends who had traveled down to see me , my friend doesn’t eat much so she had the kids meal which was over cooked and burnt ! So she couldn’t eat it ! Myself and other friend had the chicken and bacon panini ! Basically bread and pepper ! I guess there Rationing on the chicken and bacon rationing on the chicken and bacon! And there was so much pepper in it that’s all you can taste ! Really disappointed, ! The waitress was rude and slammed the trays down when we asked her to get us something she basically never replied us and never returned. I’m glad it was the eat our scheme otherwise what a waste of money .Il try the cafe down the other end of the bay in future

Wow, wow, wow... and wow. I don’t even know where to start. Firstly, the Food was amazing.. I had the seabass and new potatoes and my friend had the swordfish - AMAZING - beautifully presented and so tasty. Secondly, the service. My word, THE SERVICE. Emma in particular was an absolute angel. Fabulous recommendations, fabulous service, fabulous bottom. Absolute 10/10 food and experience. Would highly recommend! Tell your children, your parents, your brothers and your sisters. Pebbles is the place to be!

Taking advantage of the Eat out to Help out discount, we visited this restaurant for the first time and were extremely impressed. The staff were efficient, friendly and the service was very quick. Socially distancing was apparent, together with cleanliness. The menu is limited but this is very good as the food is cooked and prepared extremely well. The prawn and crayfish starter, followed by cod and chips, and prawn curry were the dishes we chose and were very happy with the choice. Will definitely visit again.

Nice friendly staff, lots of social distancing, food was tasty at average prices, with great view out to sea.

Had lunch here on Monday the food was fantastic, hygiene was good the staff cleaned the table and chairs after each customer, staff were friendly and efficient, so pleased your back

It’s the staff that makes this place, together with the best food in the area. Keep up the good work 😎

Whist attention to hygiene front of house was good, with masks, profuse use of spray and paper roll, the toilets were awful. Separate hot & cold taps, hot water scalding, and no paper towels, Cleanliness poor, toilet paper on floor.Whilst food remains excellent (apart from one pudding inadequately defrosted - was a hot pudding!), service rather slow (perhaps getting used to the administration of governments 50% offer), need to pay much more attention to toilets.

Went for a stroll round Stokes Bay and stopped off for a coffee , spotted the coronation chicken sandwich and that was it , hubby had a tuna mayo sandwich , both arrived promptly and they were delicious (just enough curry powder in the coronation chicken) , bread lovely fresh and soft , served with crisps and a fresh salad on the side a really nice touch , coffees came in nice deep cups all in all very good ...... Staff friendly , lovely view from the terrace watching the world go by ......

We would have been celebrating my fathers 84th Birthday party on the 2 may but the virus has put that on hold. We were really looking forward to eating at one of our favourite restaurants. The location is fantastic overlooking the Isle of Wight and watching the sunset never bores us. The menu is varied with the monk fish curry exceptional. Booking is recommended as it does not have that many covers. Looking forward to when we can return. We wree last here in July 2019

Recommended, Nice location on seafront and parking good. Inside was good plenty of o room interesting interior plenty to view. Reasonable menu could have had a bit more seafood but was seasonable selection, disappointed with my meal but wife ate all of hers and was full, still managed to eat, Reallly good even a great dessert made up for my meal.

Lovely atmosphere.Visited today Sunday . Absolutely gorgeous food and nice portions.Nice staff and lovely looking over the sea . Clean and tidy

Lovely sea front restaurant with views over the Solent to the Isle of Wight. Good spacing between tables. Wide variety of food on menu - and everything we've tried has been great. Friendly & helpful staff. Overall a great experience.

Lovely place overlooking the Solent. Food couldn't be faulted. Beautifully presented and lots of it. Staff also very nice.

Seven of us went for a birthday meal for my husband. I have been here several times before, but found the menu much better this time, lots of fish which all looked lovely. The bistro has a lovely setting right on the water front with views of the Solent and Isle of Wight.

From the car park this does look up to much. It is simply and tastefully decorated inside with an uninterrupted view over the Solent. The menu is largely but not totally fish based. Everyone enjoyed a delicious meal and it was good value for money. I would recommend the fish and chips and the swordfish.

I called into Pebbles for a drink & piece of cake after a bracing walk along the seafront. It's a nice little café with cute decor. But their flat white was way below par. A good flat white is made with silky, textured milk with a relatively low milk to coffee ratio. What I was served was more like a milky Americano with a bit of microfoam on top. You'd be ran out of New Zealand for serving something this bad!

I called into Pebbles Café for a drink & piece of cake after a bracing walk along the seafront. It's a nice little café with cute decor. But their flat white was way below par. A good flat white is made with silky, textured milk with a relatively low milk to coffee ratio. What I was served was more like a milky Americano with a bit of microfoam on top. You'd be ran out of New Zealand for serving something this bad!

Beautiful food, lovey location. Staff were very helpful and the restaurant has a lovely ambience. We had calamari, swordfish with sampire alongside a fabulous New Zealand Sauvignon blanc. Would definitely come again!

Had a spare hour before collecting my daughter from school the bayside cabin was closed so I took a walk down the sea front to Pebbles cafe. Thought I’d grab a bacon or sausage sandwich and a coffee to pass the time. Was told they had stopped serving breakfast. I could have had sausage egg and chips however it was completely out of the realms of all possibility’s to have had a sausage sandwich. I genuinely couldn’t believe it. They were quite happy to cook sausage but only as part of the dish with egg and chips. I don’t think I was asking for something unacceptable not like they would have had to break a law or pan for gold for me the sausages were there and I’m pretty certain they’d have had some bread lying around. Whatever happened to customer service and common sense. Would not recommend a visit if you would appreciate a friendly favour. Thanks for nothing will not be back and certainly won’t be telling anyone a good word about them.

I have eaten here on numerous occasions and never been disappointed except not getting in because they are full.I particularly liked the cornish sardines, and their curried fish but everything I have had has been good.Staggering that this is 1 of only 2 fish restaurants in Gosport. A very sad reflection on our fishing industry.Go while you have the chance before Boris sells the rest of our fish to get a deal for his city mates

10 of us visited for a Christmas lunch a couple of days ago, couldn't have had a better reception or service. Excellent atmosphere and food and they do not scrimp on portion size at this restaurant. More than happy to recommend. Ray

Absolute joke £18.90 for two pannis, water and 2 cans of coke, nearly choked. This was the bacon and cheese still looking for the rest of the bacon. Service slow, didn't think what we ordered was difficult.. I realise rent must be high to be on the seafront but I don't think customers should have to bare so much of the brunt. Unbelievable .

We had our wedding meal here there was 12 of us in total. I popped in to ask if they’d stay open as normally close this time of year at 2.30pm and I needed to come in about 3pm ish to my delight they said yes. The food and service was perfect. Attentive, friendly, just there when things needed doing, the food was superb every guest enjoyed their food and experience and all said they would like to come here again when they visit us.

Wonderful location, fantastic food served by very friendly staff Great lunch time experience The best meal I have had since moving to Gosport

Lovely views over to the Isle of Wight, friendly helpful staff, plenty of choice on the menu.

Pebble Beach Cafe is in a fine location, went with relatives for lunchtime meal, had smoked salmon starter £8.00 four pieces of salmon on lettuce bed etc main was fish pie, mainly mashed potato, after hearing so much about this cafe was disappointed, other in the party thought the food was only Ok

Really good cafe in a beautiful location with perfect views. Visited today had the best prawn salad I've ever had, really fresh ingredients and a nice side of coleslaw. Perfect with a side of chips! Partner had crab and avocado sandwich again hearty sized side salad. Altogether a perfect tasty lunch and staff were smiley happy and helpful.

Pebbles is on the seafront overlooking the Solent towards Ryde on the Isle of Wight. There is a large pay & display car park next to it for easy parking. There is a good selection on the menu, I chose a chicken & bacon panini, which was nice and tasty. Overall a nice place to eat with a good view across the Solent.

A delicious meal of deep fried brie, garlic king prawns, sea bass and Fowey mussels. A quiet night in the restaurant, but friendly, chatty staff. Heading back soon to try the swordfish.

We have been visiting Pebbles for years, but it's definitely not so good as it used to be-it's,a shame really as we do miss the original Pebbles with great food and good service.

Booked a table for a live music evening, arrived and they did not have a table for us. Waited at the bar until another table left for us to have. Awful food, not fresh, tasteless. Shame because its a nice location.

Welcoming beach cafe. Friendly staff, good views over the Solent. Well priced, ample portions. Quick service

Well cooked ample proportions on a wide menu not confined to fish!! All staff are attentive well genned up.

Visited this evening, waiting staff were extremely attentive and friendly, Emma, Casey, Hannah and Alex. Food was exceptional, sea bass and swordfish were cooked to perfection thanks to Damon, would highly recommend, beautiful sunset and music made for a great night

How wonderful this place is, and we have walked past it frequently without entering. I booked a table for three for lunch on 05 September 2019 and we were amazed. Smart décor, wonderfully clean and friendly staff made the experience feel special. I ordered the Dover Sole with mussels and King Prawns in a white sauce with new potatoes and Samphire. It was so tasty, I asked for a spoon to savour the sauce after clearing my dish. The fish was perfectly cooked, and the King Prawns were huge and the mussels were bright orange as expected and flavoursome.

We love Stokes Bay and visited a number of times. After lots of recommendations for others, we've attempted to visit this restaurant on several occassions and either it's too busy or closed! Thankfully, when we arrived this time at around 2.30 on a Sunday we were delighted to find lunch was still being served and the venue open until 4pm. We checked in at the bar and as we hadn't booked a table had to resort to the outside seating area which wasn't a problem at all - the weather was gorgeous - could have done with a parasol though as it really was a sun-trap! We were informed that once we'd chosen from the menu to order at the bar. The menu, albeit rather small, offered some difficult choices but eventually the 4 people in our party were decided and we ordered our meals and drinks. We had to pay on ordering as we were seated outside. We then sat back, relaxed and waited for our food to arrive - we were prepared for a lengthy wait as it was so busy. We were, however, amazed at the speed our meals arrived - and were equally amazed with the presentation and flavours. Two of our party decided upon the Swordfish - one of those was our 15 year old son who'd never had the pleasure of experiencing this fish as it's rarely on menus - he was pleasantly surprised at the flavour and would certainly have it again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others. One of our party opted for the battered king prawns - his comment was "Wow the flavour of those prawns is really something else" and I had the scampi - sounds boring but I just don't cook it myself at home, so when I go out, if it's on the menu I'm often tempted, however, its not uncommon for it to arrive pale and soggy or over-brown and too crispy - here it was just perfect - and the chips were delicious too! The only thing we missed and were not informed of was a daily special menu - not that we felt we could have had anything better than we had! Prices are a little steep but at the end of the day - you pay for what you get - the quality and presentation were superb and certainly can't be faulted.

Really tasty food here. We choose a selection from the Tapas menu and really enjoyed what we were served by the friendly and efficient staff. Would definitely recommend this restaurant and will definitely visit it again on our next visit.

Enjoyed a relaxed evening with Jacuzzi Jazz playing in wonderful surroundings. Lovely food and great service , an evening to remember.

Me and my friends enjoyed a really nice evening here, we were served by Tabatha who was very friendly and delivered excellent service. Can't wait to come back!

Group of 6 Ladies went on a Friday evening. The weather was not so good, all you saw was grey & fiesty waves.

Really good menu here. We decided to try the Tapas and were very pleased with our selection. Will not definitely visit again were next here.

OMG read some bad reviews but gave it a go! My husband had the sardines & Fowey mussels. He says the mussels are the best he ever had. I had mackerel pate followed by the sword fish steak. TBH we wish we lived here! The food is amazing! Absolutely gorgeous and with no fault whatsoever. The service is brilliant and everything was served both efficiently & on time. Lovely meal on a horrible wet August night. Thanks for reviving our spirits!

We have been here a few times and have always enjoyed it. The staff are lovely, the setting is great and the price is ok, however be warned the food portions are large. We decided to go for starters and mains. With the starters we chose the haddock goujons which were huge - you had four pieces each where really you only needed two each. Luckily with the mains we only chose starter sizes of the prawn cocktail with fries - however because of the starter sizes we really struggled. Next time I would just go for a couple of starters/tapas and that would be it. Food is lovely though, it was just a shame that so much food was left to waste.

I’ve eaten most places in Gosport and this is probably in my top 10. Personally I think the food is inconsistent and the staff are typically quite young and not too experienced when it comes to holding a conversation. I personally find the people are as important as the location and the food but I don’t want to be too much of a critic.

Lovely seafood restaurant on Stokes bay. Reasonable prices and excellent quality. Plenty of outside seating.

Havnt been here for a few years. No idea why. Food was absolutely delicious and there was more than enough for two big eaters. Service was really friendly, lots of choice on the menu and reasonably priced. Great views of the Solent and the Isle of Wight. Great place for a romantic meal for two. We will go back.

This is not the best restaurant in the world, it may not even be the best in Alverstoke. The Fowey mussels may not be the best in the world either BUT they are very very good! Plump, creamy, plentiful and served with far too many delicious chips! Located right on the shoreline with large adjacent car park (free after 6pm), pleasant service and commendable, well-priced wine list, well worth a visit (especially if you like mussels). There are other good fishy things on the menu (juicy, fresh haddock goujons, Devon crab, Cornish sardines, seabass and samphire etc.)

Staff were nice and friendly, food service was very good. The food was delicious and enjoyed by all 4 of our table. Would happily come here again! Perfect views of the bay too so very scenic and could be a romantic spot.

As a family we ate at Pebbles fish and wine bar at Easter 2019 , only to find that the menu was not fully available . Easter was busy so we gave it another chance .

The view across the Solent is remarkable, the food is excellent, truly; though let down by the bought in frozen chips-given the effort they go to in other areas. It is odd that if you dine inside, you get "Proper" condiments in wee bowls, yet if you eat outside, you get utter rubbish in plastic sachets. They also seem to have no CONCEPT of what "fully booked" means. We were told they were fully booked (though this, in reality just meant they had a linear set of chronological bookings per table) - we were able to eat lunch on a reserved table (at 12pm for a table reserved for 2pm) with no bother, Possibly the best mussels in the world - but also probably the most apathetic service on the south coast

Its a pity they use bog standard frozen chips as everything else about this place - the freshness of the seafood, the portion sizes, the view is perfect. Unfortunately the staff have no idea what "fully booked" means - as on a "fully booked" day from 12pm we were able to have lunch at a table (booked for 2pm) and be out of there by half one. The staff generally are pleasant, whilst also not seeming to give a monkeys - this restaurant has SO MUCH unrealised potential. Odd that if you dine inside , you get "proper" quality condiments yet if you eat outside you get crap in plastic sachets. NOT GOOD ENOUGH PEBBLES>

Good paninis with a small salad and a few crisps for £7.95. Pricey but the views are great and the cafe is clean and inviting.

Pebbles is right on the beach so you can eat, drink and swim in the sea. There is a car park very near and children's splash pool and play park. During summer Pebbles put on an outside live music session in the evening . It's a great place with a lovely atmosphere.

We fell upon this by mistake as we were going to stop at far end of beach. So glad we changed our mind. Lovely spot right on the front. Excellent diverse menu. We were lucky it was such a glorious day. Our party ranged from 5 to 83 and everyone was happy. Will happily return .

Looking for a quick dinner we found this spot. With an amazing view of the beach and a nice outdoor seating area this is an ideal spot for dinner watching the sun set.

Pebbles is an amazing place to enjoy well cooked tasty tapas. It's location is perfect and on a sunny day not much can beat it. There is a good selection of tapas with something on the menu for all. The service is very prompt and friendly. The view across the Solent to the IOW, tasty tapas and a chilled glass of wine...….what more can complete a gorgeous summers day. The food and drinks are all very good value and the food home cooked. If you are in the area then Pebbles is a must !

The location is superb (as is the outlook), the staff are helpful and attentive, and the food is superb, but... calling itself a "wine bar" simply isn't right, as it is more akin to a beach-front cafe - albeit a very good one - and which just also happens to sell wine. As such, and apart from the name, we loved it!

Was searching for a seafood restaurant and found this place.

We went with another couple specifically for their fish and chips on a Friday afternoon. It only opens for a couple of hours, but is worth catching. Two of us had Cod and chips, and the other two had Prawn Tempura and chips, and all meals were excellent.

Had our wedding meal here, for 14 of our guests. We had asked the staff to set the table with the things we had given them, and they did an excellent job. They had pre poured out glasses of prosecco and juice for our arrival. Very attentive and patient waitresses. They all made our day even more special. Fantastic food, huge portions, and great wines . Thank you so much.

We ate at this restaurant twice during a recent stay in Gosport. Everything was excellent, from the very good food to the reasonably priced wines. We ate inside the first time, and outside the second time as the evening sun made it quite hot inside. The views across to the Isle of Wight are spectacular and after dinner, you can go for a nice stroll along the beach.

Another fabulous review for Pebbles from me. Had a table of 9 on a Saturday night. Beautiful sunny evening to watch through the windows. Food was GREAT, good value for money. The quality of seafood is second to none. Highly recommend!

Very limited choice vegetarian and nothing at all vegan... nothing at all! Very dismissive staff and very poor menu variety

We stopped here for lunch on Easter Sunday and sat outside in the sun. We both had the grilled sea bass with samphire and new potatoes which we both said was absolutely delicious. We will definitely be eating here again soon.

Lovely destination with friendly staff. Independent and somewhere to pop into when walking along the coast. Went into the cafe instead of the restaurant and got a few hot drinks and sat outside on the benches. Affordably priced with a warming and welcoming atmosphere inside. Family friendly and would return soon.

It was a foggy February evening when I visited this little beachsude restaurant with four friends. Although the menu is quite short, there was a good selection of dishes to choose from, plus a small specials board. We debated whether to go for starters and mains, or mains and dessert, opting for the first choice. This a bit of an error, as the portions were very generous! My mushrooms on toast was delicious, my king prawns for main course were possibly the largest I've had for so long and very moreish. Needless to say we were all beaten and couldn't finish our mains, so dessert was out of the question. We are already planning our next visit in the summer, so we can enjoy the seafront view, but next time we will remember how we struggled to cope with the large plates!

Looking for a nice place to have a romantic Valentine's dinner, I was able to book a table for two at Pebbles Fish and Wine Bar, at the Stokes Bay sea front. They had an attractive Valentine's menu with enough choice for me as a flexitarian and my wife, a pescetarian.

Brilliant meal brilliant staff brilliant location Fantastic time Thankyou very much it was such a pleasure to have a meal in such a lovely welcoming venue

For years we’ve been coming to this restaurant so my husband took me for my birthday, was so disappointed ...

Was dragged here somewhat reluctantly to have lunch with my wife and in-laws as I had dim distant recollections of the place that were less than positive. Was I ever wrong. Friendly greeting followed by excellent service thought. We shared a couple of starters which were good, but the star of the show were the main courses. I had sea bass and my wife had plaice. Both came on a bed of samphire (not something one sees every day) and new potatoes. Both were simply superb and the portions were more than generous to the point where dessert was a bridge too far. I have to say that I was blown away by the overall experience. Oh, and it's very reasonably priced also!

What a lovely little restaurant with beautiful views of the beach - shame it was raining by the time we had eaten . The food was freshly cooked & delicious with very generous portions - wish I had not ordered jumbo prawns to start as the sea bass fillets were very filling

I really enjoyed the food I had here. The battered king prawns with chilli sauce for my starter REALLY had a beautiful thin crispy tasty well-cooked batter and the sea bass with samphire was stunning. Included with the food and a glass of wine for which the bill was not far off £30, was a stunning view over to the Isle of Wight. I was warned as I went in that there was no table service if you sat outside and as it was full inside, outside was the only option. They REALLY mean NO table service. Apart from plonking the food on the table in front of the book I was reading. They could have advised me to pick up a knife and fork/condiments etc., as I went to table after paying as I ordered ( you also have to leave the table you have picked to go and order. They were unsympathetic that I was alone and could lose the table if I left it to go to order and pay!) For a lone diner like myself, this means leaving your food and non-valuable belongings at table and going to get your knife and fork, otherwise you are eating with your fingers. I think this is very poor - I felt sorry for the 2 girls serving as there appeared to be no one else BUT come on girls, a knife and fork ? Food of this standard and price - well if was £10 cod and chips you could fit in a knife and fork!! Others also went and found their own utensils etc.,Management may like to reconsider this approach, have adequate staff levels and teach the staff to offer guests what they need to eat. No service, no tip. But thank you to the chef. You were brilliant.

Lovely view of the sea. We had mushrooms on toast for starter and then fish and chips. All the food on the surrounding tables looked delicious. It was hard to choose!

Been going to the cafe that is attached to restaurant for many years obviously there is a high turnover of staff as the new staff were either still in recovery mode from New Year or had personality bypasses, the menu choices have been reduced then what we ended up having to order turned up cold with the sandwiches missing most of the filling.

Visited on a cold, wet Tuesday lunchtime with my wife and although we were the first guests the restaurant quickly got busy. A number of tables had been reserved. We were welcomed by friendly staff and the service remained friendly and attentive throughout. The restaurant is fairly small, giving every table a view out over the beach and busy Solent to the Isle of Wight so there is always something to watch!

We went to Pebbles on a horribly wet and windy night and we were pleasantly surprised that it was warm and cosy inside despite being right on the beach. The food portions at Pebbles are very generous but we felt that if a little bit more care and attention had been taken then it could have made a huge difference. The starters we had were all good, great homemade Thai fishcakes and nice prawn and crayfish cocktail. No bread came with the starters so we paid (£4!) for a bread basket which, when it arrived, was stale. The Thai prawn curry main was really good but had been put into a very cold dish to serve it so it was warm at best rather than hot. Conversely the fish pie dishes were so hot that the pie couldn't be eaten for quite some time whilst it cooled down! The atmosphere is nice, it wasn't terribly busy probably because of the weather, and the service was fine - all very pleasant but not exceptional.

We have been to Pebbles in the past (although not since last year) and always enjoyed our visits. This time we were sadly disappointed. The service was good, the staff cheerful and the wine was nice but the food was sadly disappointing . The chips were underdone, the chicken strips and fish cakes were fried to a deep unappealing brown ,the salmon was pleasant but it’s accompanying couscous was tasteless. We twice spoke to the waiting staff who said they would pass the comments back but did nothing else to address our concerns . We will go back to Pebbles for a glass of wine, or is lovely to sit outside in the summer but I can not recommend it for food .

Stopped at this lovely little bistro for Saturday lunch while exploring the area. Bang on the beach with wide view of the Solent. We had sea bass with samphire and calamari with chips, all fresh tasting and large portions. Service very friendly.

For family meet up couples, parties. Lovely staff. Book early to save disappointment. Good quantities . Fresh cooked. Specials board. Lovely by the 5he water. Summer very busy but worth going to

Ate here on a weekday lunchtime for a work colleague's birthday. The setting is lovely with panoramic views of the Solent. Large (for me) portions of average food, which I think was over priced, with average service.