Based on 115 opinions finded in 3 websites

Based on 115 opinions finded in 3 websites
Nº 604 in 759 in Isle of Wight
Nº 18 of 20 Other european cuisines in Isle of Wight
Opinions
Beautiful location, excellent food (I had moules frites) and very attentive staff. My family have various dietary requirements and intolerances and they were looked after superbly.
Footprints170776 . 2025-03-03
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We had a fabulous fish and chip lunch. Steaming hot fish in crispy light batter, crispy chips, washed down with mermaid gin and tonic. Friendly attentive staff. Well done all.
Jennifer D . 2025-01-28
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Stopped here for early evening meal, quality of food was excellent along with friendly and efficient service. Look forward to returning again in the future.
Andy G . 2025-01-03
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Without a doubt my fave spot to drop in. For the taster board alone. We gave frequented the Wishing well many time. Always buy a few bottles , or in the case of my wife- shirts) to take home. Cocktails are great. Staff are friendly. Xavier? The central cog has hit on a genius concept Quality Unique look bottles. Professional. Wish I lived near but then I would have a bed there!
Roberto D . 2024-09-21
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What a great spot for food, gin tasting, cocktails and lovely friendly atmosphere. Three of us enjoyed lunch, it's dog friendly and the staff are really helpful. The prawn and crayfish salad was top notch
Kim L . 2024-09-09
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I took my wife out for a treat at short notice, but the Mermaid received our booking easily, in a welcoming way. The meal, a lamb shank, was served very quickly and was absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked, with very friendly and attentive service. We were so impressed, we stayed for desserts, which also were first class. To our minds, this is one of the best eateries on the Island and we look forward to returning soon.
Tim Cripps . 2024-08-23
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We had some delicious cocktails then tried the flight of Mermaid drinks served by Anna. She was knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. What a lovely person. Thanks for a wonderful afternoon
Brian P . 2024-08-10
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Smallish menu, but it's still a nice selection. Everything served was a good portion and tasty. Relaxed environment with order at bar service. Prices seem about as expected.
D D . 2024-08-04
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Yes we waited for the food but, the staff warned us when we ordered that there would be a wait, and it was well worth the wait. Fabulous food, and excellent value for money. The staff were amazingly friendly.
Tim G . 2024-07-20
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Don't bother, there are far nicer places to go to on the island. Staff not particularly welcoming. Their gin is over priced. The chef likes to get home nice and early so don't expect to get a table to eat after half 7 either!
Miss_Adventure09 . 2024-07-03
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We had an amazing experience for my birthday whilst on a visit to the iow. Staff are super friendly, great views, reasonable prices and even bought myself a bottle of mermaid gin.
Rachel C . 2024-06-20
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We had visited here last year on holiday, and had a couple of nice meals. This time - what a huge disappointment! Website said the place closed at 9pm. We were there at 7.15 and the place was deserted, 3 people on a nearby table had dogs on their laps & were feeding them off their plates which was a bit UGH. Two of the starters choices we asked for weren't available. The service was half hearted, as if staff uninterested (very young but that is no excuse). I am not convinced my large gin & lemonade had a large measure in it. The food was pleasant enough but nothing to write home about (unlike last year). We felt rushed as the staffer kept coming back to ask if everything was ok. Table next to us asked what time the kitchen closed and was told "it is closed now" - at barely 8.15pm. They then left, which meant we were the only ones in the main bar & eating area. As we were finishing our main courses, we saw 2 of the young staffers and the chef leaving, which then had one young chap who was going round tidying the tables, turning lamps and fairy lights off and generally appearing to being closing up. We finished our drinks, and as we left, he was clearing our table and did not say goodnight in response to our goodbyes. Sad to say it felt deserted, dead and the staff dismissive. My husband made a point that they may not get much passing trade since all the various road closures affect that, but even so it was a deeply disappointing meal. We would not recommend the place and will not return.
LazyRizzo . 2024-05-22
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The bar staff huddle together like penguins and take no notice of the customers. Too busy talking about their hair and personal lives. No signage to say order from bar and had to basically find menus ourselves. All them staff but cook comes running from kitchen serving the food! God knows how this pub would run if it got busy. The chef done well food was good just need to hire better front of house.
Tillybanks . 2024-04-20
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249 Opinions
Second time trying this place and What is this meat great big chunks, I think it’s all off cuts burnt and all the meat that drops to the bottom absolutely appalled by this worst kebab ever! Looks like dog food
4760 Opinions
We went here for dinner on Good Friday and of course it was very busy. That is no excuse for the exceptionally poor quality of the food they served. We ordered two sausage and mash and two Shepherds Pies. I don’t know how you can get these two foods so wrong but I suspect from the fact that we’re all so dry and crispy that they had been sat under a hot plate for hours on end. It’s embarrassing to serve and charge for food of such a poor standard. I wouldn’t recommend you visit here at all.
22 Opinions
Attended a wedding fayre last weekend and was impressed with the set up until I saw the shabby state of the outside area. There were rotten pontoons and every piece of fencing needed replacing. The location is popular because of the lake it is at the side of. Sadly any wedding photos will be marred by the sheer look of neglect going on outside. It looks to have been many years since any kind of maintenance has been done. With the money it costs to have a wedding at the location, the least I would have hoped for would have been some care and attention to the location that will be a part of many newly married couples wedding pictures. Very disappointing indeed.
160 Opinions
Pictures don’t do this hotel justice. It’s absolutely stunning inside and out! We had a fantastic stay! The breakfast was excellent and the hotel facilities were great. Thank you Hillside Hotel we can’t wait to return.
1568 Opinions
We came for a birthday and the team had prepared a lovely birthday card and a candle on the desert, which was super sweet. We took the salmon fillet and the sirloin steak and both were excellent. I highly recommend!