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Good menu with lots of choice ranging from light bites , to larger plates.The food is freshly prepared and service was friendly and efficient. Lovely selection of vegetarian mains and soups, no grease and all delicious.

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355franj . 2023-12-09

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Visited for lunch on a day trip to Cowes. The service was excellent and friendly, the food was lovely, with good sized portions. I would highly recommend

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Tim D . 2023-11-02

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Visited Harbour Kitchen for lunch on a weekday, booked online just in case and the place looked half full. We got seated upstairs at a cosy little table. The food here is amazing, we had calamari and cauliflower bites to start which were incredible and served really quickly. I had the chicken hash burger (chicken burger with hash brown and chipotle mayo) and fries with cheese and peppercorn sauce. Absolutely delicious. My girlfriend had the classic burger and fries with their honey mustard slaw, again they were amazing. Staff were friendly and attentive, thanks in part to these little order cubes at the table which you can use to ask for service or the bill. Prices were in the mid-higher range considering burgers come without sides as standard, but the variety and quality made it all well worth the money in my opinion. I'd recommend Harbour Kitchen to anyone and I'm looking forward to coming back!

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bearskin_iow . 2023-10-17

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We happened upon this place on a rainy night and what a treat! Love this kind of place - good quality food done well, with a simple menu that sticks to their strengths. The ham and cheese croquettes were to die for, and my husband loved his burger, while I really enjoyed my steak salad. We then had a milkshake and hot chocolate for afters - both delicious. Service was good and it’s a nice atmosphere/decor. Would heartily recommend!

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hopesprings12345 . 2023-10-13

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Had a great lunch in the Harbour Kitchen, the house burger was very good, wide choice of side orders too.

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GillNapier . 2023-09-29

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Wanted to eat here but online reservations suggested no availability. However we rang direct and they said if we popped down they'd squeeze us in. It looked like an old fashioned chip shop downstairs with tiny kitchen but we were seated upstairs which had a different style entirely. Our burgers were extremely nicely prepared (I had the halloumi) and we both ordered fries. Note ... the portions were extremely generous and we should have gone for one fries to share. As we left utterly stuffed and had to go for a lengthy walk to try and work some of it off!

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fluffievelluto . 2023-09-19

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We attended here for a birthday meal and the service was abysmal. I will say, the food was good and the place was averagely clean. However, we bought a cake for my friend and asked three times for it still not to be bought to us (and no, it wasn’t busy) and again multiple times for the bill. We ordered drinks we never got but yet they appeared on the bill. If you can tolerate poor and slow service I’d recommend. Otherwise avoid. We attended the compass bar after and unsurprisingly the service was equally as poor.

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bethlindseyharvey . 2023-09-09

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Saw the reviews and they were correct. This place serves fantastic good and the service was brilliant. Well done.

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Paradise541323 . 2023-09-08

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We had a wonderful meal here. The burgers were amazing and the chicken tenders that my daughter had were delicious (she is normally a fussy eater). Can highly recommend eating here...yum.

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claire s . 2023-08-09

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Harbour Kitchen is truly a hidden gem in Cowes! Its an extremely spacious restaurant, while still providing a homey feel. The food is brilliant and super fresh. Their award winning burger is something you have to try! Staff were really attentive and accommodating.

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mariaaY3785LJ . 2023-07-31

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Haven’t been for a while. Pleased they are still offering very tasty burgers and quality sides. Friendly service and good value.

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Suzie M . 2023-07-12

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Very good food! All ordered different burgers and was very pleased! Some ordered the dirty fries and they were massive! Very impressed. Service was attentive and friendly. Would recommend to anyone coming to Cowes!

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Relax57146644007 . 2023-06-23

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Festival week but Cowes Town was quiet . One other diner in the premises. Shown upstairs to a table for two and ordered waited 45 minutes for food to be served. Smell of burning from kitchen followed a burnt Halloumi burger and a solid beef pati with chilli thrown over the top as a disguise. Offered to remove chilli burger from the bill and a drink for the other ruined meal. Previously an advocate promoting this premises as having great food and pet friendly but today I have to say was the worst meal in Cowes over the last decade. This meal should have been discounted and a revisit offered rather than picking out the bones of what they wanted the customer to pay for. Truly awful experience and a waste of time visiting. I will not be returning. On another note toilets were dirty and over spilling. (Unisex)

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Daydream02005483654 . 2023-06-17

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I’m 47 year old and it would be fair to say I have eaten my fair share of burgers … I can honestly say the Harbour Kitchen does the best burgers ever (I had a halloumi burger, my friends order the mushroom and advocate burger; avocado cuddle and a second halloumi burger xxx and we all said the same - they were soooo good !!!! (Recommend this place fore vegans, vegetarians and carnivores !)

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Steve-C-Holbrook . 2023-06-16

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Absolutely great dinner&drinks last Friday night.food worth it every single penny and amazing-professional floor service.strongly recommending for everyone who is looking dome good food and fun.well done guys👏

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Pajac1125 . 2023-06-11

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Wnnt upstairs to a room that was about 12foot by 12 foot. Bloke who took our order didn’t appear to know what was on the menu (that’s ok it might of been his first day) They bought out chips instead of coleslaw that was ordered. We can forgive that. But…A knife on the table had obviously been used by someone else (it was filthy) unforgettable While we were eating our food 3 other couples sat near us with a total of 4 dogs between then. I understand a dog friendly restaurant but 4 dogs in a small room is way too much. Food was ok but nothing special.

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Willis162 . 2021-06-13

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Sailed into Hamble marina and found this lovely restaurant just a few minutes walk away in the village. Ate in the garden in a little covered gazebo. Beautiful setting and lovely food. The staff were very professional and we had a great evening.

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Seaside09011517596 . 2021-06-10

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Amazing comfort food, great service and friendly staff. Cocktails are definitely a winner! Would highly recommend.

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Meganne92 . 2021-06-10

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Great burgers and fries. Nice clean facilities. Great staff who are summoned by a button on the table. Reasonably priced food and drink. Thoroughly enjoyed!

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785matt . 2021-06-10

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After booking on line we had an E mail about 2 hours before the booking saying it had been cancelled with no explanation. Very disappointed in this poor service.

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527nickf . 2021-06-10

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The staff were very friendly, we had vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters in our group and all were hapy with the choice.

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brianrX5445GD . 2021-06-07

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We enjoyed a great family dinner, the food was good especially the burgers but the portions are large so careful how many sides you order. Service very friendly and efficient.

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Guy O . 2021-06-07

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Busy Bank holiday Monday visit. Service , quality of ingredients could not have been better. Very well priced with very generous portions. Only improvement would be to make the bacon on the dirty fries hot . Will definitely return

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Charlievvvvvv . 2021-06-02

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Fab evening, everyone thought their food was delicious, beautifully presented and huge portions. Would highly recommend.

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Greatunclechief . 2021-06-01

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Had a fabulous inside lunch, food was brill and the staff fab. We had the Cheddar Ploughman’s and halloumi. - I’d recommend both of them.

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Robrennie . 2021-05-17

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This place does amazing burgers period. I’ve had the burgers twice now and it’s safe to say there some of the best burgers I’ve ever had. The sheer variety of what you can have is brilliant!! Every option is customisable I think it’s great that they provide plenty of vegan options to cater for all. The service has always been great; in particular my most recent visit (8th of May 2021) was met with a friendly face and a warm welcome when I collected my order. Local businesses need support the most in times like these and I’m more than happy to support this great business and always recommend it to people I know! Looking forward to getting back!

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ItchyKnuckles . 2021-05-08

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Great cosy restaurant on cowes High Street. Family run business. Amazing food and the coffee is the best in cowes. Really with a visit.

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Ian M . 2020-12-19

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We stopped by here for lunch today and were not disappointed. We shared the harbour catch for starter which was beyond good - the batter was so light and fresh. For the main we had the fish cakes which was also delicious. All the food was washed down with a cold bottle of picpoul de pinet which was very good value for money. The only thing better than the food was the service from Rachel - she was completely lovely and looked after us so well. We really couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you and we just wish we lived here so we could eat here all the time.

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Jonathanhb . 2020-12-11

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The best burger I’ve had! Fabulous service! I really don’t need to say anymore! Highly recommended! Very enjoyable!

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lucykH9377BX . 2020-10-30

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We chose this venue after reading other reviews & were not disappointed. We sought shelter on a very rainy day, we were welcomed in a party of 4 with our 2 dogs. We felt very safe, hygiene was top notch & every precaution taken. We enjoyed the Harbour catch, nachos with veggie chilli & messy fries with beef chilli. All delicious & great portion size flowed by coffees & cake. A lovely place to enjoy a tasty lunch and very friendly.

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sass_brooks . 2020-10-27

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So we’re in the middle of a pandemic, the glasses were filthy, I went to the bar and asked for a clean one, to be given an equally filthy one. Asked how much the cocktails were, was told £7.50, went to pay and they were £8.50. Queried with different member of staff as other person had gone, told that’s the price and she got it wrong. Wow, some customer service. The place was filthy, bins in the bathroom overflowing with all sorts of things you definitely don’t want to see. I’d not visit here again, he warned people!

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lifesgreatadventures . 2020-10-26

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We had the beat lunch here, shared some picky bits and pieces and had cocktails. Service was efficient and staff were lovely. Would go back for more!!!

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Jryan28 . 2020-10-26

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We shared the Dumplings for lunch, which were delicious and so decided to return the following day for dinner. Two of us had the venison, which was absolutely stunning! Nice coffee and very pleasant staff so an excellent all round place.

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Barry H . 2020-10-17

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Early evening dinner as night before start of walk around the Island! Don’t understand the poor service reviews. We had 3 different waiters all who were polite attentive and engaging. We had the seafood dumplings, African stew and crab cake all of which were superb and just the right portion size. Highly recommended

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Roger P . 2020-10-17

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We wanted to fill up with a big lunch while we were in Cowes, before heading home from our holiday on the ferry - and we definitely picked the right place! The service was great from the moment we walked in, and the burgers were just amazing. They were huge, so if you only want a light lunch, I would share! I had the halloumi burger and my husband had one with chicken and hash browns. Both came with a lot of fries, and some very nice coleslaw. It was lovely not to have a tiny portion of fries in a little metal bucket for a change! There was so much filling in the burgers, I couldn't finish all of it (unfortunately!) There was a nice atmosphere in the restaurant, and we wished we could have stayed longer. Highly recommend!

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victoriaswift269 . 2020-10-12

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A very nice evening and good food. Really pleasant Saturday evening, a bit shaky to start with but lovely people doing their very best to deliver decent food and service, I'm a bit late leaving this review but promised the owners I would. Difficult times in any business but they were genuinely trying their hardest. Will definitely visit again,

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markturley . 2020-10-11

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Thoroughly enjoyed our meal here last night. Although the service was a little slow the staff were super friendly and the atmosphere so cozy that we didn’t mind the wait. We shared the Seafood dumplings and the Barbour catch which were all delicious. Then we both had the halloumi burger and dirty fries. Easily the best burgers we have ever had.Great meal out despite the Covid restrictions. Look forward to returning soon

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aliprice34 . 2020-10-11

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We ate dinner here whilst on a day trip to Cowes. Tasty burgers and good service, good value for money. COVID compliant with sanitiser and check in.

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flyingporcupine . 2020-10-09

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Went here as a family and was pleasantly surprised. It looks quite small from the outside but has lots of extra upstairs room. The menu caters for all tastes and it was very difficult deciding from the many delicious options!Staff very attentive and friendly.COVID SECURE!Will visit again ASAP!

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jonnorockandroll . 2020-10-03

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Exceptional food with excellent relaxed atmosphere - we were able to reserve the small sofa table in the window by the door and enjoyed an evening of drinks and good food. We had the burger and crab cake and highly recommend them. The staff were friendly and even came out with a small bowl of crispy bacon pieces for our dog. We are on a short break, but if we were staying longer we would certainly be back

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364AndrewS364 . 2020-09-30

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The food was very nice here - but my mojito was disappointing and as a result I only had the one. I had the seafood dumplings to start and the crabcake for my main - both were very nice. The staff were friendly and helpful.

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Ken M . 2020-09-27

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A group of 4 of us came to dinner, it was the first time since lockdown that we had been out together so we were really looking forward to it. Food was ok but the items we wanted to order weren’t available. The service was terrible, we found staff very unwelcoming and cold, the icing on the cake was the comment one of the waitresses made as we stood up from the table to leave ‘this 10pm curfew is brilliant’ she said it loud enough that she clearly wanted us to hear it.

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MrsBlake2019 . 2020-09-26

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We are hear as a family of 5 (3 teenagers) while on a sailing week. It’s very small, but cosy and very friendly. The food was excellent and interesting- more so than you’d expect from such a small kitchen. Very goodWe came for coffee the next morning and that gets a thumbs up too

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danwI8361ZX . 2020-09-17

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We came here as I had read great reviews about their burgers...we were not disappointed. The burgers were delicious and portions were large (we did not need a side order of chips per person!). Service was a little lacking sometimes, taking a while to get someone's attention, but overall a great lunch.

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AL12_21 . 2020-09-14

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We had a lovely evening at The Harbour Kitchen. Plenty choice for vegetarians and vegans, and the dumplings (both fish and veg) were the highlight of our evening!

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Frida M . 2020-09-14

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We had high expectations for the restaurant and we were not disappointed with the food which was fantastic, generous portions tasty and well presented. The service unfortunately was not the same on arrival we were pretty much ignored an acknowledgement would have been nice . Once seated we were given menus and a drinks order taken. A little while later our food order was taken. Throughout the meal it was very difficult to get anyone's attention we would have had more drinks. After the main course was cleared we were asked if we wanted desserts and we said we would have a look at the menu. These were given but then we were just left and left. it seemed that deliveries were taking priority, so we ended up just getting the bill. It was a shame that the service element was missing as we did very much enjoy the food.

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jeremys480 . 2020-09-13

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We came for a family lunch, ordering chilli belly buster burgers, mushroom burger, and kids burger and kids fish & chips. Food portions were generous and service friendly & prompt. Highly recommend if you fancy a decent burger.

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mattrE2725RO . 2020-09-11

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A great vibe as soon as you walk in. Very friendly staff. They have a good mix of cocktails, i had a lovely whisky sour. We started with MacnCheese croquettes with a chipotle sauce, mmmm. Then it got messy . I chose a chicken burger and added porky fries. Now the Porky Fries are a meal on their own, pulled pork, french fries and can add cheese. Beautiful but i over reached myself. You have to try the ice cream milk shakes, I had salted caramel. OMG. So all in all a great evening. Try it!

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Graham M . 2020-09-05

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Lovely find in Cowes High St. Two of my children are strict vegetarians and it was so refreshing to have a different choice for them on the kids menu other then the usual mac ‘n’ cheese or tomato pasta. As for the adults - I had really tasty veggie nachos and my husband had a halloumi burger - both which were delicious.The reason I have given it 4 and not 5, was the sticky table and the reused paper menus, which in these times when cleanliness and germ spreading is of top priority, made it slightly fall short.The overriding factor was that the food was amazing and the staff were friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be returning.

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lovingfamilylife . 2020-09-03

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lovely little restaurant with great choice of food, great vegan/vegetarian choices my partner had the lentil burger and was very impressed. I had steak and was absolutely devious. Portions were very big. Great value for money would recommend to anyone visiting.

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Nicola G . 2020-09-02

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The Harbour Kitchen in Cowes, what a fantastic little find. The food is beautiful, tasty and generous portions. The dumplings are to die for.. Brian was very personable, nothing too much trouble. We will be back soon.. Paul and Lisa..

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Paul_Eames1968 . 2020-09-01

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Great food, but very disappointing service. Waiter didn't know the menu, and was ambivalent, verging on grumpy. Waited nearly an hour from ordering for food to arrive. Had to ask for the drinks ordered to be brought to the table too. Another table's order was brought to our table by mistake followed by our order. Were told it takes a long time as it's all prepared from fresh - just like many other restaurants, though they manage in an appropriate time frame, so not really a good reason for such a long delay. If you've all the time in the world then a leisurely tasty meal awaits you, but if you're hungry and/or have other plans for your day and don't wish to wait up to an hour from ordering to eating - then avoid!

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337annie . 2020-09-01

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Our family stumbled upon Harbour Kitchen by chance on a busy bank holiday. I can see that HK are favour for their burgers but we ordered their other items: seafood platter, crab cakes, seafood dumplings and fried peri chicken. This party of four (including two "food critic" kids) absolutely loved the food. Dishes were unique in taste and it seems like the prepare/ combine the ingredients themselves, not found anywhere else. Service was brisk, and so were the scenes of our kids eagerly chomping down the food. This is finger fast food at its best, combined and prepared with quality ingredients. We will make a note to return in the future.

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CLSDean . 2020-09-01

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Great choices on the menu to suit the whole family, the milkshake and cocktails were a great way to kick start a delicious lunch. Friendly amazing service too.

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Alpans . 2020-08-25

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Booked here for lunch during a day visiting West Cowes.We sat in the 1st floor dining area. Staff were great. Friendly and provided a good service.The ambience and restaurant was lovely. Very nicely set out and a modern & trendy style.The food was top notch. Had the chicken hash burger. This consisted of a very tasty and well seasoned large chicken breast, with two hash browns on top, with tomato, onion and lettuce in a scrummy, fresh burger bun, which wasn’t your average bread roll, but much nicer! Fries don’t come with it, but this is reflected in the price. Can be ordered on the side, but to be fair, the burger is big enough! I did order sweet potato fries and it was a lot to eat. Only just managed it. Wife had the cheddar cheese ploughman’s and was very complimentary of it. Milkshake was so good too! Not just flavouring, but proper ice cream.Booked online via they reservation request form. Got a response within 24 hours.Would highly recommend.

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andy_d_c123 . 2020-08-24

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Had a lovely lunch here today. Friendly service and great food. Really good veggie options and very accommodating for gluten free. The kids particularly enjoyed the milkshakes.

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peterrC7532AW . 2020-08-24

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We loved the food and service provided and delivered during “lockdown”. Very tasty mixed fish box was hot, delicious and delivered exactly on time.

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O3490DRpatriciab . 2020-08-21

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Had a lovely meal here with my wife and 10 month old. Happy kind staff and lovely food! Lovely twist with the burger kyoza.

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D4875IDdanielb . 2020-08-18

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Checked this place out on a Saturday - make sure you book! Good location on the high-street, very good food (the burgers and shakes especially!) - services also very good, it was noted that they made every effort to accommodate patrons as they came in - not always the case when we have been here. Would recommend.

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250oweng . 2020-08-16

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We had an early meal one evening. The atmosphere and food were both good. The manager/owner was very attentive and truly got the feeling that they cared!

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Mark J . 2020-08-14

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Friendly helpful services, great tasty food, excellent selection, generous portions, good veggie and gluten free choices. Highly recommended.

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Goosefinder . 2020-08-14

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My son and I stumbled upon this restaurant whilst visiting Cowes for the day. We were very hungry and had little time to eat before moving on! We were welcomed by very friendly staff who showed us to an upstairs room (this place is much bigger than it looks). It was clear that great consideration had been taken to ensure that tables were appropriately distanced. The restaurant was very clean and we were impressed with the decor, particularly the positive affirmations on mirrors everywhere! The food was quick and absolutely delicious! My son is usually a fussy eater but ate a majority of his burger and fries and I thoroughly enjoyed the halloumi salad and huge portion of sweet potato fries. I also treated myself to an Alcohol-free Elderflower cocktail to cool me down on what was one of the hottest days of the year. The staff were very friendly and were more than happy to advise on items on the menu. The cherry on top was that this restaurant had the Eat Out to Help Out scheme also the bill came with 50% off.

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194danniig . 2020-08-12

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We had several meals recently and they have been amazing, recommend the Buoy Burger!! Clean, with really friendly and conscientious staff with a consistent standard every time we eat here. It's also a nice experience to have take away and the quality remains. Thank you team HK! See you soon!

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Livelifelovefun2017 . 2020-08-12

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After a busy morning on the beach we needed refuelling. We had booked at the HK planning to have burgers and milkshakes. However, the menu ended up being more extensive than we expected. Tash and I both had the steak salad, our 8 year old had nuggets and chips and our 5 year old had seafood dumplings. There was lots of tender steak in our Salad, served pink the way we like it. The boys enjoyed their meals and we had plenty of iced water along with a pint served in a handled glass. It was the hottest day of the year and we were nervous in regards Covid-19 but we needn’t have worried, we were sat upstairs by the window with only one other couple seated well away from us. The staff did not let the heat get to them. Our two waitresses were friendly, great with the boys and looked after us. This place is more that a burger joint and we plan an evening visit when we come back in order to try some of the cocktails. Well worth a visit

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CrazywithLife . 2020-08-12

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Whether we stop by for cake and drink - the mocha here is amazing - or we eat in for a meal we are always made to feel welcome. Covid has changed things for all hospitality but they have this covered, clean and hygienic as always but with the extra ‘ticks’ in place to make it Covid secure. My daughter says the milkshakes are the best in town. I love the cocktails! Food is great and always happy to accommodate my food allergies. Staff are friendly and service always good even under pressure. I am a fussy customer and have high expectations and they meet them every time.

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CAMJ2004 . 2020-08-12

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We stopped at HK for lunch. Their menu clearly identified the vegan options. There were a couple of burgers, an African peanut pot, a salad, chilli and then our choices - the avocado ploughman’s and the nachos. There was also dessert options - crumble and ice cream I seem to recall. We really enjoyed our lunch here. We would return. Maybe a tad on the expensive side for lunch. But a lovely place and friendly staff. Menu is available on their website.

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_lara_89x . 2020-08-11

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The food was good, plenty of it for the larger appetite.Service was shocking, not once did the staff smile, had to ask for cutlery, put butter on the vegan dish, waitresses need to address appropriately.The cleanliness was shocking, squashed chips at the bottom of the stairs, over following bins in the toilets, the toilet bowls weren’t clean, in this day and age that is shocking.

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Paul S . 2020-08-11

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This booking was at the end of a lovely day with friends and we booked it because of the excellent reviews we had read. Well...It was as though we were in a totally different restaurant! I rang up ten mins before our booking as unfortunately we were going to be 8 mins late due to road works and were immediately rudely told that we only had 75 mins to eat our food as they needed the table. We tried to speed things up by ordering food and drink together but apparently that was not going to be possible as there was only one chef and so they had to space out orders! Not our problem! The food itself was tasty enough but not memorable as little things were niggling like not enough cutlery, not enough glasses and an extremely sullen waitress for whom anything was too much trouble. We hurriedly ate one course only as we felt so pressured to leave and the whole experience was definitely not the relaxing meal we had planned. Will NOT be revisiting or recommending to others.

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stevie2191 . 2020-08-11

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Booked a table here and walked in to be met with a terrible attitude from the staff who asked if I had a table booked then carried on talking. Not a good start then was told to sit on a long bench in front of the bar/till where everyone came to pay, not great in the current climate. Food was good but the staff attitude made us feel very unwelcome. Shame

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Y4543GFandrewh . 2020-08-11

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We booked weeks ago to come here based on very positive reviews. We were really looking forward to it but tbh it put a whole downer on day 1 of the long awaited IOW trip. The upshot is quite simply that while the food was ok (dessert menu however was instantly forgettable and weirdly vegan based - nothing necessarily wrong with vegan food but this is essentially a burger joint), a number of issues lay in poor service, pretty much from start to finish... Super hot evening I grant you, and a couple of the waitresses had broken into a sweat and looked fed up, but that doesn't excuse the way in which we felt so unwelcome from the moment we arrived. This place was not at all special. The food wasn't remarkable in any way. We basically felt like a burden, and that's utterly inexcusable... The place could learn from this (rather than writing this review off), but of course that means caring about the customers.

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Chris F . 2020-08-10

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Had a delicious burger here, as per other reviews which I had read. I am Coeliac and the burger was great- even sweet potato fries! Really friendly staff and lots of space upstairs.

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Jotb24 . 2020-08-07

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We visited the Isle of Wight and stopped at the Harbour Kitchen for lunch. The staff were kind and welcoming, the food was served quickly, hot and very well presented, extra drinks were bought quickly on request and the overall experience was brilliant. Loved the food, fabulous service and good prices.

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adamcA9319PC . 2020-08-07

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We could not get in anywhere to eat on Sunday. Everywhere was full and booked for days. Just managed to get an outside table at HK as we had our dog with us. Wow! Food was amazing. Service and friendliness was even better! We had dumplings and mac’n’ cheese croquettes - gorgeous. We then had burgers - again - wow! They were so good. The main man was a delight and had time to speak to us even though he was full and v busy. We will return! Thank you

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WestHammer . 2020-08-05

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Great to be back. Another excellent meal, the food is consistently very good and the staff very friendly, I would highly recommend it.

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CharlieK448 . 2020-08-05

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We have been travelling around the Island for a week now and had some very poor coffee experiences. Not here though! Wow! Proper coffee, amazing fresh warm scone, blackcurrant crumble, all the best possible and everything very clean. A bit confusing - HK is the sign on the shop front, I couldn’t find it on trip advisor at first ;)

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TedS582 . 2020-08-05

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Great meal in this relaxed casual Cowes restaurant. Staff were so friendly & helpful and the food was really good - classic burgers & crab cakes all delicious with excellent fries! Service was very prompt despite Friday night busyness.

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Annie123Sutcliffe . 2020-08-04

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Great meal at this little Cowes gem, great food for all 4 of us and all very well organised in the current circumstances. Book ahead as it gets busy!

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Jess_Dibble . 2020-08-04

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Ate here with friends. Absolutely brilliant. Everyone commented on how delicious their food was. Excellent friendly staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Definitely worth a second visit. Make sure to book as very busy. A gem of a restaurant.

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Sando111 . 2020-08-04

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Popped in for a light bite and absolutely fantastic food and very friendly service. 😁 Visited here as a group of 10 and staff could not have been more accommodating.

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marksX3927NO . 2020-08-04

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Excellent lunch in the centre of Ryde. Reasonably priced, good quality food and attentive service. Also pretty good for the kids.

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Tccoomer . 2020-08-03

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In short, this place offered much and looked great from the outside. We all had rib eye steaks which were OK to be fair albeit not that big but the service was awful. Two servers who couldn't muster a smile between them!

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Alvin78_12 . 2020-08-02

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We hadn’t booked a table , which was a bit silly in the current pendemic restaurant landscape of things, we decided to order a take away instead, had some drinks whilst waiting and actually ended up eating it on the tables outside. The burgers were absolutely outstanding! There is no question we will be back many more times. A special mention has to also go to the service and HK team - super friendly and really keen to make sure their guests and customers are happy.See you all soon Percival Family

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kblohm . 2020-08-01

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We had a great family meal here yesterday. Banging milkshakes, burgers and salads. Interior was cool and staff were great. Think our waitress was called Sarah, she was excellent. Defo recommend this place👌🏼

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sophierV6808VX . 2020-08-01

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This place rocks ace burger best on the island Really This place rocks ace burger best on the island

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AndrewLambert333 . 2020-07-25

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called in for a quick lunch today, booked on line and arrived early and it was no problem at all. Amazing salads (huge) and great burgers, And the fries - you must try the pulled pork fries. We will definitely be returning very soon. Thank you

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Mary W . 2020-07-25

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This was a great little find. The food was beautifully cooked, extremely tasty and great value for money. I would definitely go back should we end up in Cowes be it for lunch or dinner.

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R6XBkatiep . 2020-07-23

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If you are in Cowes, you should definitely stop in for a meal and cocktail at the harbour kitchen. The owner / manager is very attentive, so are the rest of the staff. The food and cocktail were delicious! I can’t recommend this place enough!

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65lanab . 2020-07-19

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Best coffee on the island, beautiful trendy interior on cowes High Street. Family run business. We have eaten there a number of times and the food has always been 1st class.

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Ian M . 2020-07-15

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Not usually a burger person but ended up finishing a whole plate here, really satisfying! Great service as well:)

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minjook656 . 2020-07-15

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Looked after us really well last weekend. We stayed next door and the chap made us great food and had us in for drinks on first day of opening to sit down customers. Really cool little place, massively recommend.

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X734VUbradleym . 2020-07-13

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Went as a family and very warmly welcomed and promptly served. The service was very good and the food was excellent. Very happy with the food and drink we were provided. Happily go again.

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marshallaj . 2020-07-13

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Booked here as one of the few restaurants open in Cowes. Eat here over three years ago when we lived on the IoW. Changed hands since but the food and the welcome are excellent and not expensive for Cowes.My ribeye steak was delicious. Thanks for a great eating experience

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coach4life . 2020-07-12

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Had a great dinner at Harbour Kitchen on a Saturday night. Food was really tasty. Service was friendly and efficient. They were covid concious without making eating out feel odd. All up a great meal after a long day on the bike.

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reeso89 . 2020-07-12

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Wow. Recommended this place by a friend. Great food, chilli belly buster with cheese and a side of fries and Coleslaw. Just right amount of spice and best burger I’ve had in a long long time. Great service too. 11year old Son polished off a fantastic chicken hash, and chilli and cheese messy fries. Stunning.

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122MarkR122 . 2020-07-11

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Probably the best burgers in the UK - always delicious - service excellent - kid friendly and the burger sauce is brilliant - highly recommended

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jasone796 . 2020-07-11

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Absolutely delicious meal at HK couldn’t have asked for better service and the burgers went down a treat !

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351barneyp . 2020-07-07

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I have had four takeaways during the last month. I have ordered online but you can also order over the phone. The meals have been excellent. You just decide on a time to collectyour meal or the food can be delivered. I highly recommend Harbour Kitchen.

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walkerpobjoy . 2020-07-03

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The Harbour kitchen is the friendliest and best quality place in Cowes to grab a coffee and even get your dinner delivered to your door. I’ve become a regular since they opened for takeaway and I’ve not only felt so welcome but had the nicest coffee, cake and dinner. The fries are to die for, and both the halloumi burger and lentil burgers were enjoyed by me and my whole family. There was even the option for a gluten free bun on my halloumi burger! A wonderful local business to support especially in these hard times, and I can’t wait for the time when they reopen so I can spend my nights there. Please visit!

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Essiepouch . 2020-06-14

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Having had food here in the past I was very glad when I saw it has opened again for take away/food deliveries as lockdown is easing. The burgers are very delicious and I appreciate the well-sourced produce.

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242immanuels . 2020-06-13

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Please go to this place, you can easily pass it on the high street. Coffee is the best on the island and the food to die for. Just had one of the best soups I have ever had. Friendly staff and lovely quirky property

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Ian M . 2020-03-20

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