The Brasserie in Isle of Wight

My sister and I had a beautiful high tea at the Brasserie. Sandwiches and cakes were amazing served with excellent coffee, my sister said her pot of tea was good too. The staff were extremely friendly and efficient. Nice surroundings, we will certainly go again when my sister comes to stay.

We have been a few times in the past and always found the atmosphere and food lovely. This time we had an afternoon tea which was overpriced for what it was. The place is looking very tired and run down. Our table had some sort of stain going across it and looked like an old cafe table from a greasy diner. This close to Xmas it would have been nice to have had a cloth on the table, just to smarten it up.. The tea and coffee were luke warm and the my husand's coffee was sloshed into his saucer because his cup was over filled. I also specifically asked for NO salmon in the sandwiches when I booked , and lo and behold we had salmon. A little bit more effort would have made a big difference.

The Brasserie was closed for lunch and dinner on Monday & Tuesday due to staff shortages so we were looking forward to our tariff included dinner on Wednesday. The menu was very basic with 2 burgers, fish and chips and a few other choices but they refused to take our orders in the bar, insisting we sat at the table first. The goats cheese tartlet was clearly a filled imported pastry case with little thought to presentation and the dessert also gave the strong impression that it had been bought in from an external commercial operation. Breakfast was rather chaotic. We ordered an ordinary coffee and a decaf coffee but the waiter didn't know one from the other. On one day the full breakfast had 2 hash browns and on another only one and served without the requested poached egg. The brasserie itself is a fine 2 level room and it was a pity the food and service did not live up to the surroundings.

We had a dinner allowance of £25 each included in our hotel package. This covered 2 courses but had to be supplemented for 3 courses. We must say that we really loved the restaurant, the staff and manager were amazingly pleasant. The food was extremely good and tasty and the Malbec wine was most appreciated. The breakfast was thoroughly enjoyable too. We always had a lovely table and really appreciated the kindness of the restaurant staff.

My mother and I went on a spa break to Lakeside Hotel and Spa. Warm welcome from Jamie as always, bless him. Gorgeous room, lakeview. Lovely spa area and treatments are fantastic. Dinner with Khalid was fabulous. I ordered whole Plaice thinking it would be filleted. My mum ordered Beetroot Risotto which was overly salty. When we voiced our concerns politely, Khalid could not do enough for us and asked if we wanted something else on the menu instead. In our eyes he went above and beyond with his customer service and for that his manager needs to know how kind and responsive he was to our needs. He was efficient and professional, with a personal touch. Highly recommended, thank you Khalid and team. Also shout out to Simona at breakfast, you are always so smiley and hardworking! We will be back!

We booked here for an afternoon tea for a baby shower, service very slow. we booked for 2pm didn’t get served any drinks till half 2 and the afternoon tea didn’t come out till 3pm, the cakes and scone were ok nothing to shout about, but the sandwich fillings were very poor ! I had two with very thin sliced cucumber and tomato and one egg mayo!! I felt very robbed considering it was £21 per head, some people got the odd salmon one but that was pretty much it egg mayo, cucumber + tomato . I’ve had a few afternoon teas on the island this was the least value for money, And considering it’s a brasserie too you would expect a lot higher selection of fillings , I did send them an email but still I’ve had no response as we felt it spoilt our afternoon of a special occasion begin an hour late some of the group had to leave in a rush due to ferry’s to catch, I def recommend woods in Godshill afternoon tea or one holyrood Newport if your looking for an afternoon tea that goes the extra mile !! And good value for money

We found the staff here exceptional. Food was good, views and ambience make it a very pleasant dining experience. Husband and me are staying for the first time at this hotel, eating in the Brasserie. Both feel we’ve found a replacement for the hotel we’d always previously stayed in on the Isle of Wight. Shall definitely be back, and soon 😁😁

Prior to our holiday we had purchased a voucher via the Price is Wight for a special price afternoon. The staff are as lovely as the food. Simona remembered us from a recent visit. The food was as fabulous as ever and we weren't rushed. We are already looking forward to our next visit.

Dinner was included as part of our Secret Escapes deal. We booked a table in advance as required. The manager greeted us and said a staff member would show us to a table. The restaurant is on two levels with a bar at the top. We got a table on the lower level overlooking the lake. There is also outside seating again on two levels. We ordered a half of lager and a pint of John Smiths. The menu is a limited version which is included in the package but would cost £21.50 for two courses or £27.50 for three courses. Decided to have two courses and ordered lamb loin and plaice. In the meantime a staff member came to say they had run out of John Smiths, we asked what other bitter they had and were told Peroni or Fosters both of which are lagers! My husband went to see what the choices actually were and chose another drink. The restaurant was quite empty for a Saturday night with 2 other tables occupied. There was some bread and butter on the table. The meals came. The lamb had vegetables on the plate, the plaice was without vegetables. 5 minutes later the vegetables arrived in a separate bowl. The lamb had a lot of fat on it and wasn’t that well cooked. The plaice was fine but no fish knife supplied! For pudding we chose cheesecake which was also disappointing, very soft, almost runny and the biscuit base was not firm. Not very impressed with the food or service, the staff were very young and just going through the motions much in the same way as the kitchen staff it appears based on the quality of the food. Would not recommend or return based on this visit

Food is nice and very well presented but the portions are too small and the service is really really slow (2h30 to get a full meal each of the 4 times we were there)... Don't recommend...

We were holidaying on the Isle of Wight recently and dined here twice, once with friends and once on our own. As a wheelchair user I find all the facilities excellent. Parking just outside, level access, great toilet facilities. The dining room is on two levels, access to the lower level is via an easy to use lift. The view from the restaurant is lovely. There is always a lot going on in this hotel, baby showers, birthday celebrations etc. The ambience of the hotel lends itself to all these occasions. On both visits we all enjoyed the beautiful food, enhanced with vegetables grown in the hotel's own polytunnel - you can't get fresher than that. Service is attentive and unhurried. Prices are reasonable. We will return.

We went here for a sunday roast after being let down by the Sloop Inn nearby (see review). We are so glad we did. It was a lovely place with a great view over the lake. The ambience was very nice, staff were lovely and the manager very obliging and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and were very glad we went there...highly recommended!

Lovely setting and enjoyed the feel of the place. Set menu was excellent and really good value for money. Can certainly recommend the Sea bass and the cheese board. Will definately revisit for lunch and look forward to a sunny day so we can eat outside. Not sure if I would pay the a la carte prices

Restaurant on two levels overlooking the river estuary. Very attentive staff and great selection of food on the menu from roast beef and Yorkshire pudding to very tasty Asian chicken with Pak Choy! Delicious.

Slow service, bad attitude. We were going there as part of the Spa package but we all regret it. We requested vegan option and they said they had prepared something but they didnt tell us what. Was a single option.

The place was empty. apart from a couple at the bar talking to the bar man/manager. He ignored us. A young girl turned up in a coat and the barman told her to serve us she said she wasn't workin. There was then a discussion about who was going to serve us. We asked about food and told nothing available until 6 pm.We ordered drinks and sat down. Saw a menu on our table that said snacks available until 9.30 pm even though we were told no food available until 6 pm. We decided not to stay

Just of the main road overlooking a tidal lake this contemporary dining room is comfortable warm and welcoming. The food is good and portions more than adequate. Service is friendly but longwinded. 35 minutes between removing out first course to bringing our second. The restaurant was one third occupied on a week night.

Menu changes every evening and very well presented for £25 for 3 courses on the set menu but the a la Carter is still reasonably priced

Very nice food and the set menu good value for money. A lovely place to sit overlooking a mill pond. Attentive staff.

Whereas the set menu looked good and didn’t disappoint , more hearty eaters might struggle. Ambience beautiful location but service sooooo sloooow, waited and waited for two basic desserts in the end I went to find out where they’d been, folks who had come after us had been fed and had departed and still we waited. Waitresses tried but weren’t sure of what items were , filet mignon? Bourgogne dressing?

You can either choose a la carte or they have a daily specials menu where you can choose all three or two courses.

My wife and i ate last night at the Brasserie The starters were lovely and my wifes meal was also very good but mine no so the carrots were like bullets the mash was bland and the pork belly fat not cooked down enough. The 3 courses for £25 is very good value but the other menu is quite limited. Overall a lovely evening.

We stayed at the lakeside hotel and meal were included in the deal. Starter was not too bad I had fish cake. Main course I had sea bass just a tiny slice on the plate and a big pile of some sort of potatoes pudding and some raw spinach white start cooking with the heat of the potatoes, was tasteless. My husband had lamb or should I say lamb fat!! Dessert kinda basic to get right was off how can a brownie taste off!! Mediocre cuisine luckily staff are really nice

Sandwich came on a slate, with salad garnish ... No cutlery, no napkin, no salad dressing. Asked for all and they were brought over - dressing in a dish with no spoon. Couldn't be bothered to ask again, so dribbled it into salad with our forks.

Enjoyed supper here as part of a deal and it was pleasant enough but the restaurant was not very busy and lacked atmosphere as a result. Service was a bit slow but food was ok when it arrived. Poor selection of beers on draught- John Smiths at £4 per pint for example! Wine was good and fair price for a hotel. Breakfast in the hotel was excellent.

Visitamos por la noche mealwhile vacaciones en la zona. Disfrutamos de las vistas sobre el estanque y el puente más allá. Servicio amable. Parecía ser bastante personal pocos. Tenía dos campos desde el menú - muy abundante. Comida muy profesionalmente presentadas. Ambos disfrutamos entrante de cangrejo. Campo principal excepto besugo patatas bastante al dente (y no me gusta nada, así que esto dice algo demasiado cocido) pero no tanto como para devolver la comida. Esposo la plato de cerdo que disfrutó por más verduras vinegary ahorrar. En general se recomienda especialmente para el entorno, lo que lo hace un poco especial.

Visited The Brasserie for weekday lunch. Choices from set menu were interesting and portions generous. Service polite although not very friendly. Would like tablecloth instead of melamine tables! Good wine list and good value overall.

Parte de nuestra oferta incluye cena de la primera. El menú tenía una buena selección y disfrutamos de la comida y el postre. El servicio era bueno.

Reservamos una mesa aquí por el Día de la madre, y era caro (30 libras por persona), pero fue realmente muy bonito. A la llegada nos dieron algunos prosecco y nos llevaron a nuestra mesa. El personal era muy atento, que era genial.

Un momento de improviso el almuerzo en el día de San Valentín. Servicio muy amable y un delicioso almuerzo. Y sopa de carne ciabatta hermosa del día, con la fantástica selección de panes. Hermoso entorno y comida de primera clase y el servicio. Excelente relación...

Hoy visitamos el lago por una comida familiar antes de Navidad y me decepcionó a decir que no volveremos. El servicio estaba bien, pero el personal conocimiento de las alergias y su propio menú dejaba mucho que desear. Y aunque agradezco tener 2 de los...

Comimos aquí en la primera noche de la estancia en el hotel. Fue parte de la oferta o que probablemente no habríamos elegido para comer aquí. La comida era buena pero un menú limitado y caro - £25 por tres campos. Nos hubiera gustado más...

Ambiente moderno y relajado. Buen menú y a un precio razonable. Menú alrededor de £25. Poco más de la carta.

Fuimos a la brasserie del hotel para una comida de cumpleaños aquí en un viaje a la Isla de Wight. Las vistas son preciosas, y es un lugar agradable, buena decoración interior y así sucesivamente. Muy bien situado si estás en o cerca de Wootton Bridge. La comida en general estaba muy bien, un poco inusual que nos gusta.

We had prepaid for a his and hers afternoon tea via The Price is Wight. Everything was delicious and so much food that we took the lovely scones home in a 'goody bag'.Very attentive staff.Superb surroundings, good parking, level access and good loos.Already looking forward to our next visit.

I visted this restaurant on Spetembe 15th 2016 with two friends. One guest is a Vegan who had rung the Brasserie on 3 occasions to speak to the chef to enquire about the restaurant's ability to cope with a Vegan. Her calls were never returned.We ordered beer batter fish and chips with peas and a Vegan version of the spicy tomato linguine. The fish batter was not crispy though the chips were very good - dry and crunchy and the tartare sauce was excellent. The Vegan dish was very disappointing - tasteless and lacking in any finesse.For pudding the Chef was happy to go off menu with a compote of fruit and berries with sorbet for the Vagan diner who decalred that it was delicious and went a long way to naking up for the less than inspiring main course. The other guest chose the same but with vanilla ice-cream and again said it was delicious. I opted for fudge cake with toffee sauce and vanilla ice-cream. The cake was flat and heavy and the ice-cream tasted shop bought.The service was friendly and efficient and the desire to accommodate diners wishes was very evident, iot's just a shame that the kitechen was only capable of producing mediocre food.

We ate dinner here whilst staying at the hotel and greatly enjoyed our choices from the three course set menu which at £25 per head we thought was very good value for the quality of the food. There were about five choices for each course. To be ultra critical, one end of the chicken supreme was a tad dry but the rest was fine. The beef fillet on a bed of bubble and squeak was perfectly cooked and was a generous size. Lovely views overlooking the lake and the staff were all friendly.Would definitely eat here agaIn.

After booking a package with stay and various extras included, a 3 course meal here was one of them.Firstly it took about 20 min to get a drinks menu ( wine by the bottle menu is on the table!). Service in general was very slow however we counted at least 6 staff and there were only 4 tables of 2' in! Food read like it should be of a good standard, but actually it's pretty bland. We had the soup & duck terrine to start. Soup was standard tomato and duck very dry and tasteless. For main we had veal and pork belly. The veal was very tough and over cooked, maybe at the time of ordering we should have stated cooking preference? However we have dined places before and haven't had to ask for the veal to be med/rare; assumed this was the standard way to cook it? The belly pork came with soggy cracking, shocking! We didn't really want to waste time waiting for a dessert order to be taken or brought out but figured it was included so we chose 2x cheese boards. We have tasted better cheese from lidl, the Stilton was very chemical tasting and strange texture for a Stilton! Brie was tasteless, I appreciate this is a mild creamy cheese as it is!We left barely eating any cheese, no one asked us how our meal went when we went to sign the cheque.Wine was cheap style rubbish you could buy in a box from the supermarket.Don't make a special trip to eat here, if it's included in a package just pray you have a better evening than we did.

We had a lovely meal here on a recent visit to the Isle of Wight. The food was excellent as was the service and the ambience just right.

During our recent holiday we had an afternoon tea which was a 'Price is Wight' offer plus a set price dinner with friends.Access for wheelchair users is brilliant, easy parking near entrance. Good disabled toilet. The biggest bonus is a lift down to the lower level in the dining room.Food was very good and enjoyed by us all. Particularly the special birthday dessert plate. Had an interesting chat with the hotel gardener about what he grows in the polytunnel for use in the kitchen plus the lovely pot plants.We look forward to our next visit.

Delightful staff and good for self serve or cooked breakfast. Roast dinner a disappointment. Minimalist dining, no table cloths.

Another lovely afternoon tea, beautifully presented and served by attentive staff in beautiful surroundings - a great start to our holiday. Very good access and facilities for wheelchair users too.

Came in for a coffee. Staff were lovely and very attentive. The location is beautiful and the inside of the restaurant is decorated so nice! Definitely recommend!

Nice food but very little atmosphere at lunch when I visited and the service was very slow. Especially as told them I had a ferry to catch, I had to leave in a hurry which was annoying.Food quality and presentation was very good and reflective in the prices which were mid to upper range.Very nice decor and views from the restaurant. If it weren't for the slow service I would give it 4 stars.

Lovely smiling staff, food well presented and very tasty. Limited menu but choice good. Good views over lake and in nice weather would be good to make use of outside decking area.

Ate here on first night as was staying at hotel. Good was good, nice presented an met all requirements. Service was friendly and attentive. Would definitely eat here again. I had the pork for main which was delicious and would recommend.

Have eaten here several times before and with a varied menu it always pleases and suits my palate very pleasant setting overlooking the lake and some excellent dishes and sweets

Excellent staff, pay attention to detail. Service at the bar was slick and drinks served to our party of friends at our own tables. The quality of food and variety was good. All our party were able to find their respective pallets needs met. Buffet breakfast is first class with staff replenishing food stocks regularly and ensuring guests needs were suitably addressed.

Nicely presented food which tasted as nice as it looked. Very generous portions and reasonably priced

The brasserie serves amazing food and wine and the service was amazing. Strongly recommend booking as this is popular with locals as well as residents.

Had evening meal for two August 2015. Staff were helpful and friendly. The setting was mid range hotel standard, nothing extra special. We ordered goats cheese and pate for starters. The pate was exactly what you would expect. The goats cheese was tasteless and therefore disappointing. For main course we had fish and a chicken. The fish was simple straightforward food, only Luke warm but edible, nothing memorable. The chicken dish was fine, chicken moist and hot, accompanied with a carrot purée that did work well. Deserts we chose pannacota and cheesecake. The pannacota was good but the accompanying fruits seemed to be frozen fruit and lacked in flavour. The mint and chocolate cheesecake was very heavy and the chocolate dominated and the mint did not come through. Overall it was a meal but nothing special.

Service is very odd, its is clear the staff have had no training however the food is very good. I ate here at breakfast and for one meal.

Fantastic choice, well prepared, well cooked and well presented evening meals. We were staying in the hotel for a weekend break and decided to eat in. We werent disappointed. Great quality for a great price served by lovely, friendly staff.

Had breakfast here as part of a 2 night package deal with secret escapes which also includes £19.95 each toward an evening meal. Evening meal was lovely though service was a little slow, not good if you're in a rush to go somewhere but I'm sure if you were to tell the staff that you were going somewhere that they'd make sure to serve you quicker, food cooked to order, delicious and view is lovely too.

Lovely brasserie lunch and dinner. Lovely setting. Not terribly busy which is a shame as the prices are good and the food wonderful. Have been back since and will continue to. Lovely peaceful setting. Great service. A perfect spot. It sort of feels like a secret spot. Lovely.

Very nice setting, good service drinks slightly expensive. Good selection on menu. Was very quiet when during our visit.

Excellent choice of menus, something for everyone.The staff were polite and attentive, and when asked gave good description of dishes.

We always treat ourselves to afternoon tea when we start our holiday.Afternoon tea at the Lakeside was thoroughly enjoyable and very good value. The price and the portions were spot on. The view from the dining room is gorgeous. The staff were very attentive and efficient.Whilst we were there the staff were looking after a wedding reception which added to the specialness of our visit. The staff took it all in their stride which you would expect from this establishment.A great start to a lovely holiday.

I stayed at the Lakeside Park Hotel with my mother and as part of a package deal, dinner was included. We had pre booked and the staff were aware of my dietary requirements (no gluten) and I was given a menu with the choices available to me, which were virtually everything apart from some of the deserts (quite a rarity as most restaurants just remove items from a dish so you end up with less). The staff were very attentive (maybe a little too much but better than being ignored or forgotten which I find worse) and the restaurant clean and modern, well furnished and with a great view over the "lake" (more of a creek). I was given gluten free bread and my mother had a selection of different breads. My mother and I ate the same, local Bembridge crab with mackerel for starter accompanied with celeriac and beetroot jus. For main we had duck with crushed new potatoes, parsnips, braised red cabbage and gravy. For desert we had Eton mess which consisted of individual meringues, cream and raspberries with coulis. It was all delicious! And although we didn't pay separately for the dinner, if we had it would have been fantastic value at only £19.95 for a three course meal. Everything was cooked perfectly and it was faultless. The next night of our stay we ended up not eating in the restaurant as we had afternoon tea on our travels, but ended up in the bar to enjoy a drink and a bowl of chips. The drinks were reasonably priced for a hotel at £4.25 for a small glass of wine (I've paid a lot more in other hotels) and we could relax in comfortable seating overlooking the water. I would recommend coming for dinner/the bar and I know I would like to try everything I could on the menu as it all looked so good!

We ate in here at the last minute as we stayed overnight. The walk from the main hotel to the restaurant is somewhat clinical, however we were pleasantly surprised when we arrived to find tasteful decor, prompt seating and a fantastic view (if you sit upstairs). The menu was good and i really like 3 courses for under £20! The beef was excellent, the cheese board huge! Wine menu good but a tad expensive, a medium glass of a little something was £8. I would eat here again.

Firstly, the setting is stunning. Set right on the lake with modern decor, 'mood lighting' etc. it is romantic and atmospheric. We dined from the daily specials menu which was £19.95 for 3 courses which we felt was very good value. Our starters were good and our mains - chicken - were delicious. The meat taste of very good quality and was succulent and beautifully cooked. Dessert was a massive let down - chocolate torte which didn't even have the slightest taste of chocolate. A strange, powdery consistency which resembled icing sugar more than anything else (as an aside the white chocolate sauce it was served with was absolutely delicious - just wish there was more than a teaspoonful of it served!) The set menu also had 'all served with a range of fresh breads' emblazoned on it, but we didn't receive any until our mains arrived and we had to ask for it, at which point there were only a couple of pieces left (one of which was a strange 'fruit and nut' concoction - which was not good!). The service sounds mean and fussy but it was almost too much. We were asked four times if our starter was ok - once before my husband has even picked up his fork to try it! I know attentive service is hard to find, but this was just a little too much. That said, all staff were very friendly and nothing was too much. It would perhaps work better if one certain server was assigned a particular section and it seemed there were lots of them all hovering around all of the same tables.

We had two lovely evening meals at this restaurant both times from the set menu. We could not fault the food or service.

I have been twice and both times have unfortunately been unimpressed.It all looks like it should be great. Nice selection on the set menu, priced not too badly. Setting is lovely.The first time I went, one of the biggest things I noticed was how dirty the venue was. Under the tables hadn't been cleaned properly. Bits of food leftover from previous diners. The food was also quite unremarkable.This most recent time my main issue was the food. I ordered the goat cheese salad to start. I absolutely adore goats cheese...normally. I this particular salad the goats cheese was supposed to be grilled or bakes, I can't remember exactly. Regardless, when it came out, the cheese was cold and completely solid. I had to cut it quite heavily with a knife. Not at all what I was expecting. And there really wasn't much in the way of flavour.For the main I ordered the duck. What was surprising about this was that when it came out, it looked more like steak than duck. I love steak, so what harm. Unfortunately it just really didn't do it for me. The usual melt in the mouth flavour that you normally expect from duck was nowhere to be found. It just really didn't taste of much at all. The sides that came with the duck were tasty though.Overall I wasn't impressed and probably would not return.

Had the three course set menu for an anniversary dinner. It was very nice and reasonably priced. Staff are very friendly.

We cannot fault The Brasserie, excellent ambience particularly for the evening - very romantic gents!!! Overlooking the lake with the decking lights turned on. The service is superb and the food very good with excellent cutlery and china. Good attention to detail. Thank you and much appreciated. Yours Jacky xx

Die Lage mit Überblick über das Wasser ist sehr schön, speziell am Abend bei Sonnenuntergang. Die "Starters" waren sehr gut zubereitet und schmackhaft. Der Hauptgang (Lobster) wurde an Stelle von Reis mit Kartoffeln serviert. Dies ohne Vorankündigung, auf die Rückfrage wurde uns mitgeteilt, dass angeblich kein Reis vorhanden war. Das Personal war sehr freundlich, könnte/sollte aber im Professionalismus etwas zulegen, in Anbetracht der Klasse des Hotels.

Decided to try the brasserie as my wife and I were staying at the hotel. Had the 3 course meal which was top quality food and for only £19.95.I was brought the wrong dessert, though this was quickly rectified and was knocked off our bill.The wine starts at 16.95 though we had a very nice chillian red for £19.95.

I had the Sunday set menu delivered to my room at the Lakeside Spa Hotel. Excellent food and value for money, £20 for three courses.

A very spacious restaurant, bright and airy and good value for money. High end food. Nothing to dislike. The staff were really friendly and attentive.

Excellent food in modern bistro style surroundings. Friendly, attentive staff. Reasonably priced menu and lovely outlook across the lake.

A good restaurant with stunning views. The food was nicely served and my husbands three courses were very good, unfortunately my steak was a bit overlooked,

Had a meal here with my fiance... started ok but got worse....We had a booking for 8pm, we got to the brasserie around half 7 and went to the bar for a drink, all well so far. Then at around the 7:55 the host asked if we'd like to see the menu, I said we'll look at the table. He replied its 5 to 8 have a look.So to be polite we had a scan of the menu and asked to be shown to our table. At this point a waitress asked us to order our food, we hadnt even left the bar, again we said we'll order at the table to which the waitress(1)replied 'but its quicker if you order now' so again we had a quick look and ordered. A different waitress(2) asked if we'd like to go to our table and said she'd give us a few minutes then take our order, we told her the other waitress(1) already asked us to order, she looked confused but said ok...Soon after we had sat down with our drinks from the bar waitress(1) came and took our wine glasses off the table without asking if we'd like any... we asked to see a wine menu and she put the glasses back on the table.We chose some wine, when delivered to the table waitress(1) asked if we'd be ok pouring it ourselves! I've never been asked this in a restaurant before. She then left the table.Considering how rushed we had been to order we were left waiting 25 minutes before the host came and offered some bread as the starter was running late, we declined and 10 minutes later the starter arrived...The starters were excellent, I had duck terrine that came with a beautiful mango and chilli chutney and a spare bbq rib, odd combination but it worked, slightly unusual not to get some form of toast with a terrine but a delicious dish all the same. My wife had a fish starter that she said was excellent.The main.... I had lamb rump with mash and veg. I wasnt asked how I wanted my lamb but it was perfectly cooked, the mash whilst clearly having herbs in it lacked any flavour. The veg was supposed to be purple broccoli and another green although it had been boiled within an inch of its life and had zero flavour. It was served with a jus which seemed to be 90% blood from the rare lamb and again no real flavour.My wife had plaice which was over cooked and very bony, I know it is a bony fish but no attempt had been made to remove any. Again it came with bland potatoes and overcooked veg.Dessert was a tale of two sides. I had a beautiful bread and butter pudding with creme anglaise and a hint of lemon, a top notch desert well prqepared and beautifully presented. My wife had tiramisu and it was more like a white chocolate layered sponge, not a hint of coffee. Very very underwhelming.Overal service was poor and the food was a mix of fantastic and awful. How the restaurant has two AA rosettes is beyond me unless the normal chef and waiting staff were having a thursday night off...

I'd been promised Crab Salad by my husband, but we were having problems finding somewhere. Then we spotted the sign outside the Lakeside Park, so hastily pulled in. What a lovely place! Not the cheapest, but really good value for the standard of the food. The staff were excellent, and the owner took the trouble to do a walk round and speak to the diners. It was a very special experience! I had the Bembridge Crab Salad, which was surrounded by lovely smoked salmon, and was definitely really fresh. My husband had the Plaice and chips; after an initial shock at the number of chips (about 8, but thick ones) he was forced to confess that he could not have managed more! I would love to go back, but it's a bit far from Cornwall! With 2 cokes and 2 coffees, our bill came to £31.50. Well worth it!!

I went on a spa day with a group of 12 family members for a 40th birthday. The Spa was wonderful and they tried there very best to organise all 12 the best they could. We ordered our food when we arrived at 10am. We had a great choice of two courses from a three course menu. Some of us had our treatments and the rest used the spa facilities. Lunch was suppose to be at 1pm. But some treatments over ran. The spa communicated with the Kitchen and Vice verse. We were sat for lunch in the main restaurant, which is vast and laking in something, that none of us could put our finger on. The view is lovely. We were served bread while we waited. This was delicious. Three different types (the waiting staff didn't tell us what they were). Served with oil and vinegar and butter. My starter was the chicken livers. It was very tasty, well presented on the plate and a good sized portion. For main I had the Rump of Lamb, again lovely. The waiting staff didn't present the meal as I would expect. I had forgotten what the components of my meal were by the time it arrived. I would of liked a better description of my meal other than 'Lamb'. I also feel the dishes deserved more. I didn't have the dessert, but they all looked good and empty plates again all round. I also noticed that they had certain lunch deals on and snack menu's. They had a children's menu too. It looks like they try and source as much produce as possible from the island. Definitely worth a try. We found a spa package for £45 for a file and polish and facial or back massage. Which included a 2 course lunch.