The Beach Hut in Isle of Wight

Called in ad-hoc for lunch, we had a salmon and prawn salad and a salmon and crab salad, both were absolutely delicious! The service was prompt and friendly, we were made to feel very welcome even though we were lugging our folding bikes around with us! Would definitely recommend a visit here, the portions are large and the views are stunning!

Ordered 2 ciabattas with TIGER PRAWNS with a spicy mayo they gave us 2 ciabattas with tiny shrimps smothered in shop bought 1000 island dressing ! Spoke with owner who told us that is what they consider to be exactly as we Ordered very annoying £32 for not very much 'buyer beware ' marketing far better than actual product typical of today's trendy eateries style over substance

What a find. We had been looking forward to this and were pleased to be able to rebook as our initial booking was cancelled due to the Great British weather . Can't fault this place. Super smiley staff and menu full of tasty treats. We went for the fishy picnic and the crab & salmon salad. I could quite happily have eaten the bisque all day. Stunning flavours. Our lunches both had a delicious side salad - not a limp leaf in sight (unlike so many places that dish up a sorry excuse for a salad.) Went for a dessert as well and these were also excellent. We've been coming to the IOW for the last 3 years and have eaten at many of the 'best' restaurants on the island as well as the mainland and can honestly say this is by far the best meal we've had on the IOW and one of the best lunches we've ever had . We will definitely be back to try out some of the other choices and cocktails too Lovely to go somewhere that is clearly fuelled by a passion for excellent food and service .

Went there on a Sunday afternoon. Sun was shining. Food, drink and service was great. Live music from a mariachi band. 4 adults and 4 kids all enjoyed their meals. Would highly recommend

Lovely spot for a coffee. Food looked good, but too ‘fishy’ for me (Vegetarian). The staff were friendly, but the service was slow, we only ordered drinks, but they took over half an hour to be served!

Had the most perfect lunch here,a sea food platter that was delicious and fresh. Rosie our host was fabulous she was so friendly and welcoming as was all the staff. Can't wait to come back again, and hope to soon. If you get a chance to come to the Isle of Wight then I recommend the Beach Hut it's so good

What a fantastic place! We tried to visit Monday but the great rain caused the Beach Hut to close, we weren’t really given that much notice on the cancellation which was a bit disappointing as we could have ventured somewhere else. Anyway, we rebooked for Friday (our last day visiting) and hoped for better weather. The sun was shining and the beach hut was worth the wait! Great service, busy and attentive staff, lovely drinks and the food was amazing! Huge portions, we looked around at what others had and I would recommend the platters over the other options. My only criticism is that the umbrellas on the bottom terrace could do with being about 2 or 3 inches shorter as to not block the view from the Astro but the Astro seating was much more comfortable looking so it swings in roundabouts!

Fabulous place to visit, great ambiance listening to sea break on the shore as you dine on delicious food. All washed down with a bottle of wine. Staff friendly and accomodating. Would definately return.

Lovely location, ambience and view. Friendly staff, and decent food. Limited choice for kids, and highly overpriced salad .. hence the score. Shame that so many restaurants disincentivise healthy eating. Still lovely restaurant that deserves a visit!

OMG this is our second visit their and they have completely renovated the place it looks amazing But the best bit is the AMAZING food its so fresh they must catch it from the beach Their cocktails are lush we hard the seafood platter their was so much food on the platter we spent the afternoon drinking cocktails and munching through the very tasty platter all the while listening to two guys playing guitars this place is worth a trip to the isle of wight alone

Had the mist delicious sea food platter at the beautiful beach hut in Bembridge. The staff were so friendly and helpful, immediately found us a table sheltered from the wind and sun. They were really amenable and the food was sumptuously tasty and so fresh. Rosie our waitress was delightful and she sweetly arranged for a pudding yreay as it was my sister and her husbands wedding anniversary . A gorgeous spot fir a lazy lunch on a sunny day in the Isle of Wight. Would definitely come again. Thank you.

Great food, fantastic service, and a stunning location. I would definitely recommend it. We had a delicious seafood platter with lobster between 3 of us and it was utterly delish.

WOW WOW WOW!! This is a must visit !! The food the service the views is all 5 stars! Rosie thank you for being amazing you really made our day there even better! We’re back in isle of white next year and we will definitely be coming back to you… Recommend you go you will not be disappointed:)

Great hostess. Really friendly atmosphere. Spectacular views. Very good food. Fair price. Would go back.

What an absolute amazing find & recommendation. The Beach Hut is set in a stunning sheltered location with views across the Solent. Very much a Seafood venue but do cater for other dietary requirements, even vegans. Rosie, a front of house member of staff, is such a lovely lady, nothing is too much trouble & accommodating! She is an absolute asset to this venue which made our lunch visit even more of a great experience!

Fantastic friendly and funny staff Great location and lovely seafood. Jojo served us and was excellent fun and a credit to the place. Food was delicious too

We had a Fathers Day lunch here today and it was fantastic!! The Seafood Platter was delicious, the location is beautiful and the staff (Rosie and JoJo) were super friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend you visit. I’ve came down from London and can’t wait...

What a great relaxed yet professional atmosphere. The newly refurbished Beach Hut offers cosy outdoor booths shaded by Hawaiian straw parasols all with a view over this quiet unassuming beach. The the menu is all about fresh seafood so the range by definition won’t be...

We visited the beach hut 3 years ago and fell it love with the location and food! Fast forward to June 2023 and it's even more perfect. The location is absolutely perfect, secluded on a beach front in bembridge. The staff are part of the...

A lovely spot for lunch right on the seafront. Attentive and friendly staff. The menu is limited but the food was very good and ample serving. Booking advisable although we managed to get a table without booking but it was busy. Wishing the owners all...

A very relaxing place to drink and eat, with excellent staff more than happy to help (even with a tantrum 3 year old) we have been coming to the island for 18 year and this was our first visit (sorry) but will be returning in...

This Beach Hut is a fabulous place to eat. We have been visiting since it opened many years ago, and it's a highlight of our holiday. The menu is predominantly seafood, but caters to meat eaters & vegetarian too. The food is always very fresh,...

A wonderful place on the Isle of Wight to eat and drink. We had lunch and started with a the veggie sharing platter which was delicious! This was followed by the zingy prawn mayo ciabattas - absolutely stuffed with prawns! The staff were excellent with...

What a fantastic venue this has grown into. We went for lunch on Thursday 10th June (first visit this year) and it was excellent. We were warmly greeted by Jojo who found us a shaded table with a fantastic view. The food came quickly and...

Absolutely fantastic spot, fantastic staff, fantastic food! Our favourite spot on the Island by far!! Definitely recommend the seafood platter.

I hadn’t read any reviews on The Beach Hut until after I visited yesterday lunchtime and I must admit I’m astounded by those some have left. I do feel that some people do not take into account the incredible hard work that independent owners put...

Fantastic lunch at The Beach Hut and Seafood Kitchen Bembridge today. All of our dishes were perfect. Glorious weather with stunning views. Thank you Emma & team for making us & our little Sausage doggie so welcome 😀 We recently moved to the Island and...

Lovely relaxing atmosphere…great views and beautiful decor! Very attentive staff… Rosie and JoJo were like old friends we had know for years! (Both an asset to the beach bar!) food and drinks were delicious ..can’t wait to go back and try something else from the...

Had high expectations due to rave reviews and booked for the Saturday supper 2 course meal. Only problem being that we had a small child who wouldn't eat anything from the set menu. Were offered child menu which didn't really consist of anything substantial, she...

Beautiful position with wonderful view but the prices are eye watering and portions small. Service was very good and it deserves to do well but the prices need to be reviewed.

This is an absolute gem of a place. Delicious fresh seafood with a fabulous vibe and stunning view! The cocktails are delicious and the staff are so attentive and really care about your experience - love it!

This place has spectacular views across the Solent. It was a beautiful sunny day when we went We had a light lunch and a bottle of wine. Not cheap but will definitely return next year

Amazing location and very friendly attentive staff. The menu was confusing, and there appeared to be two versions of the menu which were slightly different to each other. The food was very expensive - £12 for a prawn ciabatta with the bread not feeling particularly...

Visited this newly refurbished establishment recently in glorious weather. Excellent location but some upper areas have the sea view blocked. Our food was underwhelming although fresh and well presented. There appeared to be no attempt to source “local sea food” if catches are landed on...

A great little find , parked easily, perfect service (too much if anything), great food and great setting ! Loved the atmosphere (the weather helped ) and great menu (& for kidz ) !! Would definitely recommend and return (shame it’s not a better beach...

Brilliant spot on Forelands Beach for a bite to eat. We had an early supper of seafood and veggie platters - very generous portions and exactly as described. The prawn cocktail was a big improvement on the ‘70s classic. Good wine and beer selection with...

Went their for May bank holiday and the experience was so so lovely. The staff and owner were accommodating, helpful and really a pleasure to deal with. We had the Aix rose which was gorgeous and ate lots of delicious seafood. Really couldn’t fault it...

So so so disappointed- totally ruined my family birthday lunch - We came today for my birthday and it wasn’t a great experience - have been to you guys a few times as have my parents over the years when they visited us on the...

Absolutely beautiful setting. Totally let down by the food though. Overpriced and mediocre at best.

Sitting next to the beach and eating wonderful seafood on a lovely late summer afternoon, perfect. No problems with our dogs coming along (well behaved) so all in all a great experience. The only problem? they have closed for the season and we can't go...

Seems to be visited alot by locals, which is a good advert, but they welcome strangers too. They open early with a full menu and the food and service are excellent.

Arrived at 1.30 on Saturday stayed until 4.30. Sea food restaurant set on the beach, lovely food, service and soft live jazz performed from about 2 pm.

We found The Beach Hut by chance on a walk from Bembridge. We were there at coffee time. The choice of drinks and snacks was good, the setting was delightful and the staff very helpful. A great find. I did not want to leave.

A massive thank you to Emma and the whole team for making us all so welcome yesterday. The reservation for 26 people was no problem, the seafood was amazing and the chilled rose wine was in abundance all afternoon. The perfect spot to listen to...

We are there today have to say good food good service and really good food. What’s not to like we really enjoyed our time there.

A lovely setting and nice staff, but the food was expensive and very, very average. The bread was good, prawns were chewy and the presentation not good. Would be great for a coffee but wine in plastic glasses and wooden forks are not for me....

We wanted some seafood while here on the Isle of Wight... The Beach Hut is the place to go for the full Beach/Seafood experience, lovely staff, amazing seafood at reasonable prices..... will definitely come back! Will recommend to everyone and anyone. Thank you x

We enjoyed an impromptu lunch here after searching for somewhere dog friendly to eat. It was amazing, portion sizes generous and the food was very tasty and nicely presented, the staff were lovely and friendly too. The view is fantastic and the live music was...

We arrived early & were able to sit upstairs first to have a drink. Weather was great which made it even more enjoyable. Dinner was excellent- Laksa was perfectly made and kids loved the fresh fish. Very helpful & attentive staff. Thoroughly recommended and would...

We happened upon this place somewhat by chance. We were very pleasantly surprised. It was a warm September day and for the most part you have to sit outside. Six of us had a small lunch ranging from smoked salmon and lemon in a chiabatta...

We visited Bembridge in the hope we could lunch at the Crab and Lobster but unfortunately for them and lucky for us the were short of staff and fully booked. We decided to take a stroll along the beach and in doing so stumbled across...

The location is superb, on the beach. Nice seating outside, different benches, tables, chairs, colours, flowers, nautical ornaments. The staff is friendly and very attentive, we literally got spoiled including our little dog who was served fresh water as soon as we arrived. The food.....well,...

I’m not sure which veggie platter the previous reviewer ordered but the one I ordered was enormous! The food and location are just brilliant and all 4 in our party enjoyed our meals. The seafood was so fresh and everything on the veggie platter was...

We went for lunch and 2 vegetarian platters. We were told the portions were generous, which is absolutely not true. £14 for each is expensive considering that you get little. One cheap white roll, the sambusca and vegetarian pastries were poor quality and shop bought....

We went on the off chance that we'd get a table- wow! I think we got the best in the restaurant. The food was absolutely perfect. Fresh seafood with good wine and the prettiest sea view. What more could you wish for.....

Visited twice this week, once to meet friends and then with family. We knew that they were struggling with Staff shortages due to sickness (not COVID) and there would be a restricted menu. It was very, very busy on both days. Yes we had to...

A superb lunch in an amazing location. Generously packed, extremely fresh prawn mayo sandwiches and delicious garlic crevettes - followed by the best chocolate brownies ever. Ordering is easy now that restrictions have been lifted and the service was quick (even though we had arrived...

Best scone with an exceptional view! Scone was delicious - warm and fluffy - perfect on a breezy day. Staff are lovely and very helpful

Visited this for first time in a year due various lockdowns. Place has expanded incl the prices. I had a cream tea which consisted of half cup tea in cardboard cup which was Luke warm and scone which was still frozen in middle and the...

Hidden away but worth the search! Very welcoming staff and such cute decor. We enjoyed delicious crab sandwiches and lobster bisque. Fantastic views from our table. The online ordering was a little bit faffy but we managed. The staff are able to take your order...

Missed this place. It's been a few years since we last visited thanks to Covid. A few changes, the bar has moved onto the side of the kitchen. Plenty of seating. The food was as expected, amazing. I had the crevettes and my son had...

We visited here for the first time today having tried to get in a few times in the past. It was worth the wait lovely place amazing view and delicious grub! The team were so friendly too. The sun even shone! Thank you we will...

Had a fabulous afternoon at the Beach Hut today. What a beautiful place to sit and relax by the sea. Lovely food and great cocktails too. Thank you to Emma, John and all the team for making it such a lovely afternoon.

We love this place. We visit every time we’re over to see family. It has been made over recently and looks beautiful. We were made to feel really welcome - even had a basket of toys and colouring given to us for the kids! We...

Highly recommended by friends we visited to be be greeted an unfortunate, unfriendly welcome by a gentleman who then sat himself at one of the top tables...... no hello, no welcome,..... No food available but we could have drinks (11.32am) We were told (not asked)...

Thank you for such a lovely welcome and fabulous lunch... We truly appreciate all the hard work and care that has gone into making this such a special place. Everything was perfect from our welcome, to our table with amazing views and a great lunch...

I’d been looking forward to visiting this hidden gem after passing it on a walk earlier in the week. We popped in this afternoon for a cream tea and a few drinks. The lunch menu looked great but unfortunately we had already eaten. The menu...

After over 12 months without a visit to a restaurant (or even a takeaway) to have an impromptu lunch and to enjoy delicious food (best crab sandwich and prawn salad ever) that I hadn’t had to prepare myself - whilst looking out to sea -...

Having read some of the previous reviews for this summer, we did wonder......We were not disappointed :) Friendly & efficient staff. Prompt service. Excellent value crab sandwich AND (apart from my own) the best crab sandwich I have had in years, both on The Island...

So glad we found this place for our last day - they only open from Wednesday which is sad when weather is great! No advance booking so get there early, we go there for 11.45 and were warmly greeted. Lovely setting right on the beach...

Popped in for a coffee on a fab sunny day, but was tempted by a chilled rose wine and the lemon pavlova. Sensational.

Didn't enjoy our brief visit here, too rigid in what you could order not very customer focussed, will not trouble them again, sorry

a lovely place to take lunch, a couple of Pimms', Greek salad, finished with cream and strawberry Pavolova. yum. I can't imagine how the owners managed to get this beach cafe renovated, staffed, all the tech and such lovely food in such a short time....

Myself and my partner dropped in here whilst on a dog walk and so glad we did, even though it was a bit cloudy. Their new online ordering app was great, service was brilliant and staff really welcoming. The food was also delicious and great...

Fantastic beach cafe with delicious fresh seafood and amazing views. Super friendly staff and spotlessly clean. Can't wait to return. Would definitely recommend.

We'd walked past all week but finally found out what we had been missing on Friday afternoon. Delicious seafood, amazing puddings, fabulous drinks (lovely Long Island Iced Teas) and really friendly, efficient service. The fresh crab was bliss, crevettes superb. Really chilled out atmosphere and...

Amazing place to visit. Fantastic views of the beach which the kids had a wonderful time on. Great to sit and watch them from/ the world go by while having a drink/food. Great service and very friendly staff and dog friendly too. Couldn't have asked...

Gorgeous cocktail with a beautiful view and lovely friendly and helpful staff - can't wait to visit for some of the lovely seafood choices of food.

The beach hut could be a fantastic place but this is in total chaos due to an incredible lack of respect ro basic customer requirements. I know the management is new cause I’ve heard it at least 10 times when I was there with my...

Lovely location and food (when it arrived) was good However - completely mismanaged. 3+ staff ‘taking orders to table’ 2 ‘taking orders behind the bar’ and 1 person in the kitchen. Unbelievably slow service but what made it worse was the inability of the management...

What a lovely place location . The food was amazing . Highly recommend . Staff did their best under great volume of customers . Also new rules etc . Very impressed . Dog friendly as well . Which is a plus . Must be best...

Decided to get takeaway from here for my daughters birthday. A definite must visit in the IOW. The lady who served at the hatch very friendly and welcoming. Beautiful location. Lots of lovely options on the food menu. Looked very fresh and tasty. thank you...

Ordered as a treat whilst visiting Bembridge and what a treat it was!!! Ordered from menu on website was straight forward and it was delivered to our door to following evening. We had the smoked mackerel pate, lobster platter and strawberry tart for dessert. Food...

This was our second seafood platter takeaway from The Beach Hut. The food was perfect; really fresh and beautifully presented. They’re also super friendly and very helpful. A real treat! Already looking forward to next time :-)

The place was lovely, unfortunately the weather wasn’t the best but at least we managed to catch the cafe open.. we asked for the seafood platter ... they didn’t had any crab on that day but kindly offered other options... the platter was really nice...

Had lovely lunch here today in the sun. The crevettes were late being delivered and a vast trawler had ensured no local fishermen had crab to land but the lobster salad and prawn and smoked salmon made up for it. Covid safety genuinely effective with...

This is a lovely little beach-front cafe/restaurant. Unpretentious. Great quality. Not expensive. Fantastic location.

Hard to find fault with this little gem. Situated in possibly one of the most beautiful locations on the Isle of Wight, the quality of the food matches the views. We had a seafood platter (admittedly a bit of a treat), but it was absolutely...

A lovely location overlooking the sea with lots of outdoor seating on different levels. The food is good lots of different fish dishes but some things are quite expensive. Everything is served in throw away plates and dishes. No toilet facilities tho which may be...

After a long coastal walk,never knew this cafe was here so came across it by chance, we stopped off for drinks & ice creams. Service was good & plenty of hand sanitizer etc to use. Perfect location with stunning views.

We visit every time we are in the IoW visiting family. It is our favourite place - it was my 40th birthday this week and we chose the Beach Hut as my birthday lunch venue! Food is always heavenly, staff so friendly, view and location out of this world. Thanks so much for such a special birthday this year.

Third time here and never disappoints.If you like seafood and gazing at the sea, this is the place for you. ⭐The staff are friendly and helpful, the food is delicious and the setting wonderful. They are also dog friendly and this is very helpful if you are staying on the Isle of Wight with your dog.ONE OF MY FAVOURITE PLACES ♥️

A real find. We are staying in the holiday houses behind the beach and found this cafe on our first venture onto the beach (which is a really wonderful quiet beach for spending the day on). There were plenty of tables to choose from, the COVID rules are clearly marked and easy to understand and the whole atmosphere was wonderfully chilled and relaxed. They are licensed (which was a real blessing in the scorching heat!) and the food was exceptional (I had the Falafal sandwich - excellent). Planning a third visit before we leave for sure. Please try them, you’ll be very pleased you did!

Having read the previous review I wanted to write to say how great The Beach Hut has been whenever we have visited recently. Over the last few weeks we have been able to visit a couple of times for lunch and mid morning/ afternoon cake and coffee. On all our visits we have had a wonderful time - amazing location, fantastic food and friendly staff. The seafood platter for 2 one day was a great treat while the smoked salmon ciabattas on another day was just what we wanted for a casual lunch. For the cakes we have only tried the scones but we can definitely recommend them - the pot of fresh strawberries that came with them was a lovely touch. There are bottles of hand sanitiser throughout the site and having the option to wipe down your own table both before and after gave me a lot of confidence. Although the staff were also cleaning throughout. Plenty of signs about distancing and all well set up. We will be going again soon.

This was the first time we’d visited and we absolutely loved it. Even though we only stopped for coffee we will definitely return for lunch next time as the seafood looked fantastic. The cafe staff are dealing with COVID really well - once you’ve finished your food and drink and had your fill of the sea view there is sanitiser available to clean your chairs and tables. It helps the staff pay attention to what they’re good at - service with a smile.

wonderful seafood platter-local crab, lobster, prawns, prawn cocktail, salmon served with efficiency, friendliness and all the necessary COVID-19 precautions. Rounded off with a great Rosé. Who needs Biarritz when the is Bembridge? Strongly recommend.

The Beach Hut is a wonderful little gem of a cafe, directly on the beach.As islanders, we visit here often. The food is fantastic, whether it’s a chocolate brownie and a cup of coffee or a full seafood sharing platter, you can’t go wrong.It’s also has an alcohol license, for a refreshing cold beer or glass of white/Rosé.The service is quick and the hosts are very friendly. Covid precautions are in place.Remember to sanitize your table as you leave. This helps the hosts, especially duringthis busy holiday period. If you’re in the area, go and give this little gem a try, you won’t be disappointed.

Having followed The Beach Hut on Instagram for a while, I was desperate to try their seafood platter. It did not disappoint: it was GLORIOUS. There's nothing more lovely than eating fresh seafood in the sun, being shaded by a brolly and looking out over the sea. It's a simple setting but it feels a little bit special.Hand sanitiser, antibac spray and blue roll were readily available and very visible. Clear signs asked people to clean their own tables and chairs. The staff were lovely and cheery on what was a busy day because of the weather. We shall send all our guests your way and will definitely be back ourselves for more seafood treats!Thank you for a lovely lunch.

We visited the cafe last year while on holiday and we visited again this year. We were not disappointed again, I had dressed crab, my wife and youngest daughter had garlic prawns. Both were fantastic. The tiramisu dessert we had was very nice too. Having to wipe the table down with antibacterial due to covid after we finished wasn’t a problem. After our lunch we walked our dog along the beach.

So pleased the beach hut has reopened after Covid. We come year after year and it’s better this year than ever before. We had the sharing seafood platter which was sensational with fresh lobster. Where else can you sit by the sea, let the kids play safely on the beach and eat fresh local seafood with a fantastic view.