The Hut in Isle of Wight

Perfect, only thing nicer than the food n view was Phoebe! Thanks

Amazing food and lovely service, especially Katlin! Thank you xx

Excellent spot, food is delicious, drinks are fantastic and great atmosphere

Stunning setting, fabulous ambience, warm & friendly staff (All of which made a real fuss of Winston 🐶) and the food was incredible. Best oysters I’ve ever tasted! Special shout to our waitress Grace who really was a shining star. Thank you for a lovely experience. We will be back!

A brilliant experience, fantastic food, excellent service. Thank you. We will be back

We had a fantastic dinner, in a fabulous location overlooking colwell bay. The sunset was amazing, food cooked to perfection, great service and a lovely ambiance. We would definitely recommend the Hut and will definitely be eating there again soon 😊

The best🌞 Service 💯Foods 💯 Location 💯Views💯 Cleanliness 💯 Highly recommended on every level 💯

Unbelievably good, worth every penny. Perfect luxury in a chilled environment.

The food was very good. The service was friendly. The views were amazing but the restaurant was a bit chilly.

Actually, although given 4 for food, it was excellent for taste and well presented. Downside is.... it's on the expensive side of things. Two smallish starters and a single cider (with included SC) were nearly £47! The ambience is great and the service is very good.. and comes with a lovely smile to boot. If you are happy to make it a special occasion, then it is a great place to go.

The Hut - one word "Superlative" Visited as a single visitor with no booking - No Problem Staff and service were 2nd to non and many places could learn a lot on how to serve clients from the team at The Hut. They were mindful that I didn't have to wait long for my dishes which is always appreciated but I wasn't rushed either. Their recommendations to my eating requirements were unbelievable and so correct too. Team work - perfect Friendly and kind - definitely Knowing the Chefs style of cooking and food - sublime All were attentive from the mangers to behind the scene's staff. My server was Phoebe who was meticulous on presentation and service along with her colleagues too (I was watching them!) Will I visit again - YES I WILL. Thank you all for making my visit a truly memorable one which I shall not forget. Anna - a really happy customer

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 lack of flavour unfortunately. Everything else was fabulous!

Amazing surf and turf. Extraordinary cocktails. Service was great. Highly recommend

Once again, superb atmosphere, food, drinks and service. Well done Ellie & Rhys for looking after us so well. Can’t wait to go back next time. #feelinghut

This isn't an average place that does things well, this is a fantastic place that does things exceptionally. I was looking for a higher end establishment that was relaxed enough to enjoy with my family. Food, cocktails, staff, view... even the tables & seats were well made. They've taken into consideration everything. Can't fault it. Loved it.

Top service, atmosphere and food!!

We had a great dinning experience at the hut. The food is one of the best we’ve had on the island. The service was super attentive, honest suggestions. There is a baby changing table in the loo. The shrimp popcorn was excellent as well as the banoffee pie. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Food was stunning! Hard to complain about anything. Great service, fantastic views and gorgeous food! Highly recommended

We didn't have a booking but they still found us a table. It had a really nice atmosphere but not overly noisy. The food was of extremely good quality and didn't feel rushed. We were served by Kaitlyn who was really friendly and attentive. She went out of her way to ensure we had a good evening, accommodated to allergies and even sorted our transport back to our holiday home. The Hut is a very good place to go for some really good food and service to match.

We had a truly perfect dining experience! The food was excellent, and the attentive staff made us feel welcome. The atmosphere was great, enhanced by the DJ. And the banoffee dessert? Sensational! 🤩 A perfect lunch. Thank you

Fabulous 1st lunch @ the Hut Monday 14th April - an IOW version of Juan y Andrea in Formentera. It will become our ‘go to’ every time we’re in Lymington or on the island.

From the superb meet & greet by Millie to the gastronomic excellence and savouring the amazing cocktails, you’re in for a special time and realise how lucky you’ve been to experience so much enjoyment. There’s reasons why this place has been recognised as one of the icon on the island and certainly one of the popular places on the South Coast and deserving of its 5 Star ratings and reviews. Whether you arrive by boat and get safely tendered by Russell to the shore, or get the complimentary funky jeep from Yarmouth. Just get here. I’ve already booked several dates as the secrets out and this place gets sold out quickly on the usual peak times. You’ll thank me later.

What a night! Amazing views, decorated beautifully and very well maintained, lovely food and brilliant staff. I couldn’t fault. We will definitely be returning Our waitress was so lovely. She attended to our needs and was fantastic. The food was so delicious whether it was steak, burger or fish. It was cooked fresh, piping hot and tones of flavour Definitely a spot to hit when visiting the island. Couldn’t recommend enough

Fantastic food and brilliant service. Thank you!

Amazing meal and ambience. Very helpful and friendly staff.

Lovely setting, fish was excellent in choice and quality. Try the crab salad starter

A big thank you to everyone at ‘The Hut’ for a fantastic afternoon celebrating my husband’s 60th Birthday on Sunday. Everything was amazing from the food, drinks, staff, music and the weather. Absolutely LOVE it here and we will be back soon. Rowena and Carl

The Hut is in a beautiful location with direct sea views. We had made a reservation but waited about 10 minutes to be seated and had to approach a staff member first. The food and atmosphere was good but our experience was let down by unfriendly, unsmiling staff. The music was so loud that it was difficult to hold a conversation. We won’t be returning.

We went for a quick dinner tonight with friends from India who came to study a Navy course in Southampton. Pippa was extremely helpful, showed great hospitality, and was a very cheerful lady. She welcomed us warmly and arranged a table with the best view so we could watch the seashore. Thank you very much!"

Fabulous night for my birthday thank you for the cake and sparkler!! Food was unreal we will be talking about our visit for a long time to come

I never give a poor rating but these people excelled themselves at how things shouldn't be done .. Overrated, overpriced . We referred to it as The Hutch thereafter..

Very possibly the best food on the Island. Overlooking the Solent & professional service. Yum

Amazing place with amazing food and staff

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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..

Everything perfect, thank you The Hut.

Outstanding food and friendly service

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!!

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.

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

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

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.

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.