The Hut in Isle of Wight

The Hut was a fantastic experience! The service was impeccable and the atmosphere and music was perfect holiday vibes! Starters were great, however we were slightly underwhelmed by the Lemon Sole main that that flavour unfortunately. Everything else was fabulous!

Looks lovely, think it's shut for the season though :( A few signs on shops around saying closed from the 29th September.

Thank you for a fabulous evening, innovative and delicious drinks both virgin and alcohol, sumptuous food, a sparkling environment, and for looking after dietary requests with so much care and attention. Marianne

Just a fab place to sit and take in a wonderful vista, whilst enjoying good food in a lively atmosphere. Already planning the next trip back!

Booked as a birthday celebration and looking at other reviews, the restaurant typically provide a little something to help with celebrations, sadly lacking on this occasion. Otherwise an enjoyable experience with great food!

We weren’t exactly looking for somewhere to eat, more for somewhere to have a coffee since we had a cooked breakfast and it wasn’t quite lunch time. However when we came across the hut, my curiosity got the better of me when I saw the beautiful decor and the larger ceiling to floor windows over looking the sea. We were ushered in and when we looked at the menu we were a little speechless. This is definitely not the type of place you stumble into for a quick bite to eat. Despite the basic name, this restaurant was far from basic and that was reflected in the prices. I watched another couple enjoying a £120 surf and turf and share some lobster with their dog. After some persuasion we agreed to splash out a little and order a main meal to keep us going for the journey home. I ordered the steak as I do not like fish and the menu was very fish heavy. The steak was heavenly, full of flavour and cooked perfectly. My husband had the fish curry with was a red Thai sauce, I had a sneaky taste and it was also incredible. It was worth the money we paid and the atmosphere (loved their playlist) and beautiful decor made it for a perfect meal out. Had I a baby sitter and had we eating in the evening I think it would be even more perfect.

Fantastic views, amazing food, and friendly and professional customer service, especially from Becky, thank you!

Five stars for view, location & venue. 3 stars for the rest. Fish curry was nice, I would give the pulled pork taco a miss, tasteless and like it came out of a can..could have made better at home! Don't get me wrong, the experience was lovely and felt very special with the view. We were lucky to be in there when it was pretty empty but had walked past a few days earlier and it was heaving...not sure the experience would have been as special as so noisey! My husband used the toilets and said the toilet doors were see through so anyone can see you having a crap, toilets not overly clean either. So all in all mixed review. Food did not match the price but we are glad to have done it. Probably wouldn't go back for food, maybe a couple of cocktails if feeling flush.

everything was verry much spot on and to perfection nothing at all to complain about fantastic team our table of ten was well catered for many thanks for a memorable birthday dinner the.hut amazing food and drinks walm friendly staff one of the best venus at one of the best bays on our isle thankyou again x

We were 25 in our group for a private lunch. Everyone at the Hut looked after us so well, great food. Thanks Sophie and Becky

A free transfer from Yarmouth to the restaurant and back again. A really friendly and all round great serving crew and just amazing food. We had the best time and will be back next summer!

Nice and relaxing ambience with great seafood complement Chablis. Delicious freshly caught lobsters and soft crab. Spectacular ocean view, truly a nice place to enjoy seafood.

A superb venue that provides pure fun and a classy joint with exemplary staff service. The menu offers amazing Asian theme cuisine and the culinary offerings are mouthwatering. The service from front of house to table is amazing

Great venue, great food, great drinks. Staff could not be lovlier. Very welcoming to us and our golden retriever.

This is our second visit and it was just as good as the first, in fact I would say that everything about the meal was pretty much faultless. Sam, waiting at our table, was charming and attentive. The food was absolutely spot on - one of our party spotted changed their order from duck to sole, after seeing one delivered to a neighbouring table - they didn’t stop talking about it all afternoon. You do such a good job of running the entire operation and to such a high standard? we would happily recommend it to anyone

It was a great meal and great experience, completely lived up to all the great reviews I had seen before. Lovely place and will definitely revisit next year.

Immaculate vibes stunning food and 10/10 service, a yearly treat! Great way to celebrate bdays!

Amazing meal and venue. Thank you so much to Anna and the team who hosted us for our Summer team day out. We were lucky with the weather but it would have been a great experience wherever. Many thanks again. Mike. CEO C-Zero Markets.

Absolutely amazing, surf and turf is a must for a special occasion, all meal sizes are quite large. The view is incredible , love the hut, long term customers for 10+ years

11/10, the food, staff and private room with the retractable roof are superb. Highly recommend for a private party.

So good I might have to go and edit all my previous reviews down a star! The atmosphere and welcoming nature of the staff is the first thing you notice when you get to the hut, we were quickly seated and they'd written a card for my girlfriends birthday and also given her a pair of hut branded sunglasses. We were quickly served drinks and they double checked on allergens which is a great sign for a seafood restaurant. There was the most amazing sunset when we arrived and the hut definitely offers good views of it with floor to ceiling glass windows and a retractable roof. I had the sashimi to start which very promptly arrived. This was the best fish I've ever tasted, the tuna just melted in my mouth and I savoured every bite, not wanting it to end. The veal for the main was expensive (or you could say deer), but for the price you get a great sized cut and the samphire on top is a lovely touch. We shared a chocolate tart for desert which came out with a sparkler in and happy birthday written on the plate in chocolate sauce, this wasn't asked for but a very nice thing for them to do. The hut is expensive, but you get what you pay for and I would happily pay the same again. Overall an incredible experience and a must visit for a special occasion.

After 5 minutes of being there I get a whole bottle of beer spilled down my brand new dress by the waitress. A lady who I assume was the manager then came over with wet wipes and said “this is so you don’t smell like a brewery”. My dress was ruined and I stank of beer the entire meal. I get home only to look at my receipt to see we’ve paid 12.5% service charge which “goes to the staff”. The same staff that ruined my dress and caused me to pay money to have my outfit dry cleaned. Not happy at all.

Beautiful night for our 1st anniversary Great food service and atmosphere

Great food, great setting and excellent service

Love this place, fabulous views and great food. Love the hats! We hadn’t got a booking but the staff managed to get us in! Definitely worth a visit. A must for seafood lovers.

A true hidden gem on a beautiful secluded beach. Very friendly service and a very elegant restaurant. Fresh Oysters were superb.

Completely lost for words at how absolutely stunning the whole experience was. The location, the ambience, the service, the cleanliness. Everything was exceptional. With prices going up for everything, nowadays going out for a meal can be risky as it's always expensive. But this was so worth the value of what we received, money well spent! I have raved about it to all my friends, will be returning here for sure!

Wow what a fantastic place. Popped in for a quick drink late pm just before ferry, as we were on the island for the day to celebrate my husband's birthday . Private party but the very nice/helpful manager said we could pop upstairs to the rooftop bar if we were only 30mins as private event would follow. Perfect end to a perfect day! What great service , what a great place, very buzzy, fun, great views of Colwell Bay.. Highly recommended. Thankyou,!

Fine dining without the fussiness. Excellent food, Excellent Service. Relaxed atmosphere. We were blessed to experience the most amazing sunset on our visit.

Thank you for an excellent experience, we LOVED every minute of it. Archer our host was brilliant, he was very attentive and always had a smile. The food was next-level deliciousness. Although expensive it was worth every penny. A huge thank you to the Hut reservation team for making this happen. I would highly recommend coming here.

Superb food in a very picturesque place. Transfer from Yarmouth.

A place that I have visited on several occasions & it never disappoints! Each & every member of Staff are attentive, happy and efficient. Truly fabulous vibes! More importantly, the food is of very good quality & generous portions too. The location is truly enviable! You could mistakenly believe on just that right sunny day with a warm breeze that you're in The Mediterranean! The Hut is unrivalled in every way. My favourite go-to place on the IoW :) However, booking in advance is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment. Make that reservation and get that Med feeling :)

The Hut is Fabulous! The location is ideal! The Drinks are Delicious! The Ambience is full of Happy Energy! The place Rocks...you WANT to be here...it sweeps you into a state of Euphoria! The exceptional manager, Pippa, and wonderful Jem make sure that your experience is an extraordinary celebration of Life! Can you tell that I LOVED it here at The Hut?! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE HUT!

Excellent seafood restaurant. Book in advance.

Amazing restaurant to watch the sunset on a summer evening . Was celebrating a birthday and nothing was too much trouble for our friendly waitress . An experience never to be forgotten

Just a wonderful afternoon with colleagues.. Incredibly well looked after.. Sea bream to die for .. and my dessert raspberry meringue cone was heaven.. This is an absolute must restaurant to visit..

Still our favourite spot on the island to take family and friends for a memorable meal. The service and food this year seem to have really stepped up again and couldn’t have been better.

Everything perfect, thank you The Hut.

Outstanding food and friendly service

First time come to the island, heard this is the top restaurant here. Booked 6 people spent £600 that night. King Pawns not fresh, order sushi 8 pieces came 6, after complaints gave two pieces Tuna not fresh so refund. Staffs are nice don’t have to wait long, lobsters are nice fresh, hope they see this

We had a fantastic evening heading over to the Isle of Wight for dinner in this restaurant. The instructions were very easy to follow about where to leave the boat, and as we approached the launch came out to collect us. Getting from the boat to the pontoon was really easy and the staff member was very friendly. We had a fantastic table seated on the front of the restaurant outside in a booth which was very private but also had a fantastic view over the water and the sunset. Upon arrival the staff were really friendly and very helpful, and there was somewhere warm to hang our jackets to dry off a little bit. The wine menu was really good, and we thoroughly enjoyed some white burgundy and carafes which was well priced and delicious. We all had different starters and were very impressed with the variety and flavours. I had a lemon sole for the main course which was brilliant, a good combination and pairing with capers This restaurant gets top points for ambience and location, the sunset reminded me of eating in the Florida keys.

What an amazing place. Expensive, but a top destination. Atmosphere was brilliant, and the staff so friendly.

Spectacular Seafood Restaurant 🌊🦞 The Hut is nothing short of spectacular in every essence and aspect of its operation. From its daily fresh seafood to its personalised service, this restaurant is a restaurant fit for the most special of occasions or for fine dining partnered stunning view of Colwell Bay. 🌊 Upon arrival we were made to feel welcomed by the staff whom went out of their way to keep us updated on food timings, to ensure drinks were always full, as well as detailed menu recommendations and specials. Staff were also prepared to debone fish at the drop of a hat, which came in very handy. There was a wealth of staff on hand which as a large group booking was very much appreciated. 🍽️ The fresh seafood was superb. Our part had a variety of menu items from sea bass, crab salad, lobster and steak, all of which were cooked, seasoned and presented to perfection. 🌟 A very special place indeed! A must visit on the Isle of Wight! 🌟 Recommendations: Seabass, catch of the day Lobster ⛔️ Drawbacks: Exclusive bookings, book long in advance, high end price point 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 / 5 Stars

I've been to the Isle of Wight for the last 30 years and this is the best restaurant I've been to here.

Food is excellent as is the service and a great buzz to the place Would definitely recommend and we will be returning

Fabulous restaurant with so much ambience and practically on Colwell Bay Beach.Service was terrific as was the selection of wines, spirits and beers not all alcoholic.Just Brilliant, Again.

Very rowdy work gathering. Weather was garbage but food and drinks were excellent and Reece is a real gem; nothing was too much trouble. Hero.

We had a wonderful meal at the Hut on 11/08/24 to celebrate our 50th Wedding Aniversary.The food was excellent, the friendly service was perfect, and the atmosphere was amazing. Throughout the meal the singing and dancing on the tables was just totally bonkers ( we decided to sit out that bit!) and we all loved it, it truly was a celebration to fondly remember.We very much look forward to returning when we next visit the IOW. Many Thanks Phil Jenny Paul Gemma and our 3yo grandson Gene

Very busy evening and people arriving all the time. Boat shuttle service very popular for all the small boats etc arriving ...pontoon and two boats kept busy. Food looked so good but unfortunately we hadn't booked and all the tables were full..need to go back or book in advance.

Recommend to us and we reserved a table before our holiday and are so glad we did. We had a fantastic experience with great service, divine cocktails and exquisite food. Will definitely be back with more friends.

Cool place, great food and jeep ride was awesome.

Great food, excellent service, stunning views and amazing ambience... couldn't fault it and will be back.

I have been fortunate to have dined at the Hut on several occasions,. It has always been very good, however yesterday’s visit excelled all expectations and was simply excellent. There were 10 of us in yesterday for a late lunch and the sole reason it was excellent was down to our table host, Phoebe. I’ve never known or had better service anywhere around the world. She was utterly brilliant, hence this review and I sincerely hope the senior management/owners give her the recognition she deserves. We all had a fantastic day from start to finish, thank you to Phoebe and the rest of the team.

Our recent visit to The Hut on the Isle of Wight was nothing short of spectacular. Nestled right by the sea, the ambience is unbeatable.. a perfect blend of relaxed elegance with stunning ocean views. The sound of the waves and the gentle sea breeze added a magical touch to the experience. The food was absolutely divine. The lobster was cooked to perfection, succulent, and bursting with flavour. The sea bream was equally impressive, fresh, and expertly prepared. It's clear that The Hut takes pride in sourcing the finest seafood. Service was impeccable from start to finish. The staff were attentive, friendly, and made us feel truly welcomed. However, be sure to make a reservation as this gem of a place is in high demand. Overall, I couldn't be happier with our visit. The Hut is a must-visit for seafood lovers and anyone looking to enjoy a memorable meal by the sea. We left feeling over the moon and can't wait to return!

Was looking on Google maps somewhere to eat for an early dinner, and "The Hut" popped up from where I was an 4 minutes drive. It's a stunning location looking out across at Colwell Bay. Fantastic staff just make sure you book a table online.

Great food, good value, great setting and good service. Fun pick up from the ferry!

We had an absolutely fantastic time and meal, we were thrilled that brill was available but we never got a price for it even after we asked. The Brill was superb and we enjoyed it. Otherwise great service - including drives to and from Yarmouth. Thank you!

For a night with friends - fine. For a special birthday - it’s way too unpredictable. We had loud banging next to where we sat, it smelt like sick, we had fish bones and hairs left on the table when we arrived, the service was half very good (sorry to not remember names) and half appalling. My 70 year old mum suddenly had a severe nosebleed and the girl serving us at the time couldn’t care less and directed us outside - making it very clear we couldn’t take any drinks outside instead of making sure she was ok - possibly the most inhumane response to an older lady feeling unwell. The same person also told us we couldn’t order bar snacks for another hour and directing us to another eatery about 10 minutes away, but when we sat at the bar we were able to order food straight away… It’s nearly a great spot but there are some fundamental things it needs to drastically improve at before it charges the prices it does. Ended the night going to the loo with 0 water in the taps….

Wonderful setting, lovely atmosphere and great service.The sunset was amazing.Brilliant time had by all, cant wait to return.Thank you to everyone at The Hut.

This place is worth every penny. The location is stunning with beautiful views from the roof on a lovely sunny day. The staff are very friendly and attentive and the general atmosphere is relaxed. The food is exceptional. The fish is so fresh and delicious and the portions are the perfect size. I wish I lived down the road from here so I could go more often.

We have been a regular customer of The Hut for many years and remember the Hut in its infancy when just a small beach side cafe comprising one room and a sun deck. Today was one of our most memorable of occasions at The Hut celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary with special friends on quite frankly, the best day of the summer so far. As always a great atmosphere and the impromptu dancing much appreciated. Thank you.

I enjoyed everything about my experience at the Hut! From the friendly welcome, to the very attentive and knowledgeable staff, the quality of the food and the overall ambience of the place. Shame we missed the legendary sundown, but it really didn't matter. Well done to everyone. I'll be back!!

Seafront restaurant with loud vibey music. Ordered the Surf +Turf and Ribeye Steak and mango baked cheesecake and peach pavlova. Excellent service!

Lovely restaurant,excellent food

As close to a nice Ibiza style beachclub as it can get here in the UK! Great setting, they come to collect you from your yachts if coming from sea, but also plenty of parking behind. Seafood is absolutely fresh and very well cooked. Staff very polite and helpful and atmosphere is great. They even have a little shop on site. Thumbs up will return.

Great location, great food and great service. Went with a large group. Food and drink were prepared in good time.

Amazing food, atmosphere and service. I couldn't recommend it high enough.

"This is Mykynos in the Solent…. Truly fantastic. Our host Rhys was amazing, can’t rate highly enough."

The food and setting were great, but the staff are what really make this memorable. Nothing was too much trouble, and friendly doesn't do them justice. Well worth the trip.

An amazing place!!! We have been at the Hut twice and each time has been a great experience, from the food to the service and atmosphere, last night one of their lovely waitresses helped us with the choice off food, Phoebe was incredibly helpful and very friendly And add to that a stunning sun set. Highly recommended ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It's a stunning location looking out across Colwell Bay. We had a lovely meal watching the sun go down. Good friendly service. Great selection of drinks and cocktails. Good menu, but perhaps a bit pricey. Would definitely recommend (but you need to book)

Fantastic food and atmosphere albeit bit pricey. Service was really good and views at sunset are even better

Fantastic food,rocked up in a a motor boat and restaurant sent a dingy to take us to shore, freshest seafood you could want, wagyu beef that melted in the mouth, brilliant cocktail list and a view back over to the mainland at sunset to die for. It has been a long time since I have been blown away buy food location and ambiance.hut gets a 10 out of 10 go you will not be disappointed!

Delicious meal in a lovely location with great service. I had lemon sole and black rice salad

We had a great experience - very relaxed and welcoming, but with high quality food and service. The kids menu was really good and our fish was amazing. The view is beautiful. Highly recommended.

Food was excellent, atmosphere wonderful but the service was even better…. 11/10 such an enjoyable dining experience. Thankyou THE HUT

Had just the most amazing time we ordered alot and alot came. Decent portion sizes, the tequila negroni was nicely balanced. Wonderful view and attentive staff.

Great place to dine in, service is excellent, delicious sea food.

Great food (special note for the lobster)great service, highly recommended

Absolutely wonderful, excellent service, beautiful food and wonderful surroundings.

The combination of excellent food, great service and, especially, a spectacular setting doesn't get any better (unless you were to fly to the Greek islands that is)

Brilliant meal, top quality food and staff. Amazing vibes and a view that can’t be beat!

The Hut at Colwell Bay is a gem on the Isle of Wight, offering a delightful dining experience that combines high-quality, seasonal food with a stunning seaside setting. The Hut has mastered the art of beachside dining. Patrons rave about the friendly staff, the amazing food, and the beautiful location overlooking the sea, making it a highlight of their year. Whether you're enjoying a casual coffee or a candle-lit dinner on the deck, The Hut promises an atmosphere that's both relaxed and stylish. Open throughout the day during the summer season, it's the perfect spot to soak in the ambience and indulge in the freshest seasonal offerings on the island.

It’s been a long time coming. Last year’s planned visit was blown away by bad weather. This time it was 25 knots down the Solent in perfect conditions. Collected by the very able waterborne staff and served at our table by Rosie, Nadia and Reece (I do hope I’ve got the spellings correct) who put us at our ease and made the whole experience very relaxing and unrushed. It’s a reassuringly expensive (as the old Stella Artois advert used to say) day out but you realise that great food and exemplary service is worth paying for. I can’t praise the staff highly enough and it’s a rarity to get that level of attention and service, certainly in Hampshire. You might get it in London - but I’m not going there. The Hut is a book long in advance sort of destination. All I can say is that it was truly worth the wait. I may not be going every month, but it’s a marvellous “event destination” from start to finish. Get booking for next year now.

We booked one of the private rooms upstairs. Food and service were excellent. We’ve been to number of places like this and The Hut’s service was by far the best. The team worked so hard to ensure we had a great time, even telling us in the politest way it was time to go home!

Expensive, overrated, and not all it was hiped up to be.

A fantastic experience with lovely staff

Great drinks and the staff were amazing

It wasn't the best days weather wise so we did a bit of a tour. Came across the hut by chance. We sat outside as the rain had stopped, tea for 2 and a tea cake and it must have been the best price on the island. Staff very friendly even came out to ask if everything was ok, even though it was only tea and a tea cake!. Fantastic service, great view even on a dull day , hope to see you again one day.

Had the most amazing time. Was our 1st Anniversary and the food , atmosphere and staff were all absolutely fabulous. Already booked for another night :)

The food was great but the music so loud it was uncomfortable. We had a party of 10 and we could only talk to the person seated next to us. We would've ordered starters and puddings but opted to get mains and exit asap. A disappointment for our special birthday girl turning 13 and extended family get together having travelled from Australia. We repeatedly asked for the DJ to turn it down!

Wow! Not, inexpensive.... But they know how to look after you, road and sea transfers too!

This is the best restaurant on the Island, the food and Service was excellent.The only criticism is there is no parking if you arrive by car.

Booked this months ago and it did not disappoint. Amazing food and one of the best sunsets I e ever seen.

Poor service. We were ignored for over 15 minutes until we had to ask for some attention. The man who eventualy served us admitted he wasnt even a waiter there but someone who was just there to chat to a friend.We were charged £43.00 ! for two gin and tonic, a small bowl of olives and 4 anchovies. Outrageous rip off! Won't be returning!

Everybody I talk to mentions the Hut. Opportunity to visit and didn’t disappoint milestone birthday. Quite an eventful ‘trip’ (or two)..sunglasses overboard, a few waves 🌊 on our crossing, man down at Great Yarmouth. The skipper had some great support alongside in Yarmouth with fenders and lines and co-Pilot navigators on the way back in the dark. Outmanoeuvred all lobster 🦞 or crab 🦀 pot buoys on the safe transit back. Location amazing , service nothing to much trouble and food to die for - will be back ..,,

Yet another amazing lunch today at the hut. 3rd this year. Food incredible and staff also just as amazing. Thank you everyone We went to The Hut for Mother's day yesterday. We arrived by boat and the staff ferried us over by tender, even giving me a piggyback. The table we had was one of the best with amazing views. The food was absolutely phenomenal and the service too was fantastic. My mum thoroughly enjoyed herself and said it was the best Mother's Day she has ever had. So thank you Jeremy and your wonderful team. Can't wait to come back!!

Food was amazing. Staff were relaxed and friendly. Views of the sunset were priceless!

A lovely meal with perfectly cooked fish but what really stood out was the excellent service we received from the blonde haired lady with her hair in a bun and a white scrunchie who’s folks run the stables nearby. I haven’t had such attentive service without being smothering in a long long time in the UK. Kudos to her, as she had peripheral vision (which no waiters have anymore) and had the perfect balance between being very personable without being intrusive. All her colleagues were very charming as well. Kid friendly. Dog friendly. A pale ale on the beer list would be a great addition 👍

Amazing food and staff/people. Took the gf for her 50th - the adventure starts when you get picked up by the blue army truck style thing from the ferry port which was fun. We were sitting on the top deck which looked a lot more cosy than the main ground floor bit. Food was amazing, I not a big fish fan but theirs was so good I only ate fish and seafood (except for dessert!). The starters looked amazing so we had 2 to start then 4 for the main, plus a sneaky bowl of (delicious) fries - all so very tasty. Views were great - out to sea. Big shout out to our waitress Phoebe, who is probably the best I’ve ever come across - charming, engaging and had a very casual but highly effective up-sell…was amazed to find out it was her first day - a real asset to the business. Thank you to all though who made the day so special