The Waterfront Bar & Restaurant in Isle of Wight

Great place to eat. Awesome food.

The food at the waterfront bar and restaurant was absolutely delightful, and the service was impeccable. Holly went above and beyond by setting up balloons and birthday decorations for my father-in-law, making the celebration all the more special.

Great service, amazing food with excellent Vegan options. Found you via happy cow app.

The service was prompt and courteous.

Unfortunately, the food was not good at all. The broccoli salad had raw broccoli, and the burger was absolutely dry. The ambiance is nice, but the food is unfortunately not recommended.

Only went for a drink!! Great spot to enjoy good beer and atmosphere!

£18.50 for a lunch menu chicken burger that was underwhelming and reminded my of birdseye frozen selection. Didn’t try any other dishes, presume your paying for the lovely view but prices are far too steep for a lunch that was that meh…. If it wasn’t for the view would give 1 star but surely the point of a good restaurant is the food? Seems a lot of recent reviews regarding prices and food quality are the same maybe a change in management ? 🤔

Great location with wonderful views and an unspoilt beach. Just the bar, the pier and the sea. Very much off the beaten track. We'd been unable to book an evening meal (a full day before) so just popped in for a drink. The food looked great 😥The £2.05 an hour parking charge made for a rather expensive refreshment!

It's a lovely place but the blonde haired lady who owns it is the rudest person iv met. She brought our food out and when we asked if we could have tomato sauce , salt and pepper she just totally turned her back on us and ignored us, even though she definitely heard us. She sent a really pleasant young boy over with the condiments. But then 20 mins later one of us still hadn't got their meal. When she was told the meal hadnt come she changed her tune and became apologetic. Too late to little wouldn't go their again as she was so rude.

Lovely bar and restaurant right on the beach. Great views overlooking the bay. Had dinner here. Had the fish and chips super tasty and crispy fish and chips . The fish was as big as the plate. After dinner watched the sun go down with a glass of wine. Very relaxing here will definitely be back soon.

Absolutely amazing food, Beef Shin and sea bass highly recommended, good drinks, great staff, stunning views. Thanks you. Adam

Nice pint with beautiful views and attentive staff. Didn't get a chance to try the food but looked 10/10. Special shout out to the young glass collector in a knee brace ploughing on regardless 💪

Superb location, really friendly staff and great food.

Beautiful views. Great food. Slightly pricey and slow service

Best Beef brisket and potatoes I have had in the UK. Staff was quite helpful and accommodating. Great ambiance. Absolutely loved this experience.

I went to the Waterfront on Mothering Sunday 2025, with my mother (obviously!). We had a very enjoyable roast meal there. The service was quick, efficient and friendly as always.

Absolutely delicious food and huge serving sizes. Ordered Fish n Chips and a Prawn Curry. We're easily one of the best dishes we ever had. The staff was also super helpful and pleasant.

Excellent food and a beautiful setting - we ordered two fish specials, a traditional fish and chips and a chicken burger. The food was delicious and the welcome was informal, welcoming and efficient. The food was excellent, highly recommend!

Really nice dinner at sunset with a perfect view. Would highly recommend booking for 7.15pm to 7.30pm in spring to catch the sunset. Great quality food and service (only small downside is the ketchup in packets but I will let them off!)

Lovely place to stop by and have a drink looking over the sea on a lovely sunny day.

Amazing location with stunning views. Staff very efficient. Duck with risotto was tasty. Scampi was meger and pretty tastless with huge plate of very average chips. I'd tried to have one of the specials and asked for chips to replace the boiled potatoes, but was told that wasn't possible as the boiled potatoes would be wasted! I know how difficult it must be to run an independent restaurant but did think that answer was a bit strange! A total change of sauce etc on something pre prepared is one thing - but chips for potatoes I felt questionable. This is a beautifully situated restaurant and every table is booked up over the next few days. O our bill was bill for 2 was looking at least around the £100 mark! To be honest , after consideration - what is actuality cooked fresh and what comes pre packed?

Great view, ok food, a bit overpriced.

Excellent restaurant great staff. Very good if you have dogs.

Great spot for a bite to eat and drink when walking the coastal path. Dropped in a couple of times while we were there and it was great for the kids too. Beautiful scenery to take in while you're there.

The owner is friendly and the food is delicious!! The food and bread are especially delicious. Lunch can be ordered from 12 o'clock. There is convenient parking right in front.

Delicious food in a stunning setting. Make sure you book in advance.

Stunning views and delicious food! Waterfront Bar & Restaurant in Totland Bay offers a perfect seaside dining experience. The seafood is fresh, roasts are tender , portions are generous, and the sunset over the bay is unforgettable. Great service and a relaxed vibe make it a must-visit spot on the Isle of Wight.

We had a fabulous meal, food was amazing and service was great. Perfect place to go as a family, the kids loved the food and the views are breath taking. Thank you :)

We went for Mothers Day Sunday lunch and it was a great menu, lovely food, friendly and quick service even though they were really busy. Had a Strawberry Tiramisu which was a nice change for desert. Eat there regularly, always great and they do a lovely fish and chips. Always good friendly service and lovely setting

Great place for a lovely relaxed lunch, delicious food - good value for money with the Monday - Friday fish lunch with a drink. Friendly welcome by the staff and great service.

A lovely tranquil bar especially in the evening during the sun set. The food was amazing with amazing fresh sea food, would highly recommend the fish and chips.

Brilliant location overlooking the sea. Friendly staff, excellent service and food .

Popped in for lunch today and was met by a rude waitress who said they can't serve us as they were fully booked. I asked if we could just have drinks outside, this was met with a sigh and complete rudeness. I understand if they're too busy to allow us in the restaurant but there was no need for staff being so short. Surely they want paying customers and might try to accommodate, even if it's just drinks

We have been coming here for years and the food has been ok today 29/3/25 the prawns were just covered in to much cream the smoked salmon was awful nothing like the description the special of roast haddock was like a poached haddock smothered with cream trying to distract that it clearly wasn’t roasted, the beef shin was undercooked it was supposed to be 10 hours but I’d say 5 max on the whole a terrible experience but it only cost £200 so why am I moaning ? Oh I forgot they forgot to take a meal down on the order so my wife had to wait after ours had been brought out!!!!!!!! Awful please avoid this place !!! The manager needs sacking but it won’t happen as she is the owners daughter! So please avoid don’t spend your money here !!! Go to the Red lion in freshwater which is outstanding without fail .

Just stopped for a coffee. Great location and clean and pleasant seating and dining areas.

Only stopped off for a quick drink but was a nice place and staff friendly. A couple of ales to choose from and one local. Would have liked to sit by the window but reserved for dining customers. Also you have to pay for parking on the sea front. I can imagine in the summer periods this would get very busy but was empty in March. I can see the appeal of the location on the sea front and is a beautiful setting. Overall though nice place.

We stopped by here on a Tuesday lunchtime in March, the staff was extremely friendly and helpful and helped us in with our wheelchair too our table .we had the most amazing table by the sea the staff are amazing and very knowledgeable and helpful. The burgers were delicious as was the scampi excellent portion size. The drinks were delicious too.

Right on the seafront with views to the mainland

Beautiful location for sunsets. Food good but a little austerity in the furnishings

Went for lunch at a quiet time but food was excellent. We were looked after well.

We ate at the Waterfront on a Thursday night (6th March) - you’d think would be quiet, but was busy and had a good atmosphere. We had two different people serving us and both were patient, enthusiastic and (most importantly) great with my 3 year old son. Cannot recommend this place enough - will be back

We visited here whilst visiting family and all I can say is wow. The food was absolutely amazing and the desserts were to die for. Would 100% recommend to everyone we know and will definitely go back.

A fantastic location on the coast, it had great views and a comfortable atmosphere. The food was also good and staff lovely. My only small gripe is the paid parking and toilets are in need of renovation.

Always a consistent warm welcome, great service and a good variety of beer. Fantastic food-a really interesting mixture including all the classic pub style stuff- but the real gem is a variety of Asian-style dishes not to be found on the Island. However the fish and chips is unbeatable.

Very nice meal here tonight with my family. Food was good and they dealt with our allergy requests without a problem. Lovely place, would recommend to anyone.

We had such a lovely time at The Waterfront in Totland! The food was super tasty, everything was fresh and well-cooked. The staff were really friendly and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. But the best part? That incredible sea view! Seriously, you can just sit there for hours enjoying the view and the atmosphere. Perfect spot for a relaxed meal. We’ll definitely be back!

Exceptional meals and service. Always good food, friendly helpful staff and great ambiance. Reasonable prices and good use of local products. If it’s light there are lovely views

Always get a good meal at The Waterfront, but their Valentine's evening was extra special with a fab menu, very tasty food, great service and a thoughtful box of chos and single red rose added. Top drawer!

arrived early but table was ready so seated straight away, friendly efficient service, lovely food and reasonable prices. Will definitely be visiting again

Just coffee to warm up after a beach walk

Overall Rating: 9.5 Food: 9 Service: 10 Ambience: 9 Cleanliness: 10 Subject: Super fish and chips Comments: Our meals were delicious, fish and chips and cod gratin. All superbly cooked and presented, as were the deserts. We’ll always come again to eat at The Waterfront. Thank you!

Burns night what a fantastic evening great food excellent service good entertainment thank you so much to the management and staff for a lovely evening

I put off writing a review as I thought my experience was a one off issue, however after speaking with others over Xmas about some good (and not so good) places to eat on the island, I found that apparently it wasn’t a one off issue. The waterfront is blessed to have one of the most beautiful locations to dine out at…that’s the last PRO comment. I went to TWF with my husband for a special occasion, we both enjoy fish dishes and being near the sea, so It made sense to go there. We ordered some fish dishes, when the food arrived, the presentation was impressive but the taste was meh. The meals all seemed as if they had been microwaved just before being sent out. Here was the final straw - since the food wasn’t amazing, we left a far bit, we waited over 30mins for a waitress to remove our plates, we asked 2 more times for someone to remove them and were always told “sure let me just do something” then seeing the same waitress cackling away with another waitress in the main room. Got to a point where I waved over to them and asked for the bill. SUDDENLY she was free… I’ve worked as a waitress and understand how busy and stressful it can be running around but the waiters at TWF are rubbish, they don’t care about good service and it shows. The gag was that even as we paid at the table, the plates were still there not being moved. I wanted to try a dessert but that feeling changed after waiting over 30mins. As I mentioned at the beginning, I’ve heard from others how the staff at TWF are shockingly bad, apparently the manager as well (not from my experience but from others) I love the island and can think of many amazing restaurants in the area that are doing a great job at offering beautiful atmosphere, delicious food AND great service. You won’t get all 3 of those at TWF.

Food was nice bit to expensive plus drinks was as well but sits right on water front.. Would definitely go back

Second time we have visited this wonderful Restaurant - both times on Holiday - both days were wet and windy which added to the lovely atmosphere this place has to offer. Sunday Lunch was just lovely - Beef just cooked to perfection and the Veg were just right aswell. Went with our little dog Mollie who was made most welcome - dog treats and water at her pleasure - and cushions!! Would certainly recommend and will return on our next visit to the Island VERY helpful, friendly and attentive staff Excellent value for money aswell!! Thank You - - Sally, Matthew Kaye and Mollie x

Dived into this cafe bar restaurant because of the bad weather on New Years day. It was busy and well staffed. Nice menu. Four of us had the fish and chips lunch special which was excellent. They make a very good capuchino too. Friendly and efficient staff. Pay and display parking out front. Access via narrow road so take care. Over looks the sea and from here you can see the wreck of the crashed speed boat from 3 odd years ago. A must place to eat if visiting the IOW.

Excellent lunch beautifully prepared and presented.

The short version is that, this restaurant was the best restaurant that I visited during my stay at the Isle Of Wight. The long version is that the food was fantastic. From the Fish and Chips, to the Lamb Breast, to the Camembert, everything that we had was incredible. Add into the fact that this restaurant had great service and a wonderful view; for me, this is the best restaurant on the Island. Therefore, if you are a local, or if you are a visiting tourist; this restaurant is highly recommended. Five Stars.

A regular haunt for us now. Food quality versus price is the best in the area, in our opinion. Brilliant fish and chip offering.

We had a really special Xmas meal here earlier this week. As always, the staff were friendly, attentive and personable. Sitting in the restaurant so close to the sea is such a magical place to dine. The Xmas menu was excellent - every component of the traditional turkey main course was delicious - and my fellow diner was very impressed with his beautifully cooked seabass dish. Thank you to the whole team here - we look forward to eating with you again soon!

As you’d expect with a place called ‘The Waterfront Bar & Restaurant’ the location is the USP here. We rolled in just as the sun was going down on this quiet corner of the island, waves gently lapping nearby. Greeted by smiley staff, pint of local bitter (not bad but I’ve had better) and then a seat with a view. The best seats in the house, with the best views, are reserved for dining but c’est la vie. Worth a detour.

Closes early and not flexible on time very disappointed even though you just wanted a cold take away drink

Wonderful food and great sea views

Fabulous place, amazing food and great staff, a little out the way but worth a visit. Great views and menu choices, got busy quickly so get there early

Really lovely place right on the water. Only stopped for a drink but the food looked great.

The Waterfront is positioned in an unique setting in Totland Bay. The sunsets are amazing and the sound of the sea splashing against the sea wall is magical. The Waterfront offers a great menu inspired by a talented chef. Coffee, small bites and childrens menu on offer too. Coupled with the setting and attentive friendly staff, it is definitely my ‘to go’ restaurant. It also gives voluntary support to the Island’s Emergency Services. Well done team at The Waterfront!

The Waterfront is truly a special gem of a place. The staff were just amazing to us , customer service was so good and very attentive, kind and caring . The food was superb , quality was good , with a good variety and choice . I just wish we had room for dessert next time definitely.! I think what tops the Waterfront off is the location , it's stunning, watching the sunset is such a experience you must do . We had a 30th Wedding Anniversary dinner with friends ( surprise for my hubby ) it was truly a special evening and the staff were so accommodating to us . If ever in Totland The Waterfront is an absolute must do .

This place never disappoints . Supper with friends , new autumn menu was perfect. Staff are friendly , place is comfortable and well run . We love it here - lunch or supper ; summer or winter our go to place in West Wight . And the sunsets are an added bonus

Friendly staff good service would recommend others to try. take away this time.

Lovely relaxed atmosphere and staff are friendly and attentive, without being overbearing. I had the pan fried sea bream with black garlic risotto off the daily specials menu, which was perfect! The gluten free battered cod could have done with an extra minute in the fryer for some more colour and crisp, but was delicious nonetheless, and a very generous portion. Would definitely visit again if we're ever back in the area!

Great place for sea view drinks

A great place. The welcome is great. The food is excellent. And the extraordinary location. To do absolutely

Lovely restaurant, very kind and helpful staff members. Gorgeous views whilst having lunch. Always clean and tidy 😁

The facilities for great and the views spectacular. They allowed my elderly Mum to order from the kids menu due to a limited appetite. Food was delicious

Father in laws 70th birthday party manager was totally amazing person so were staff

The prawns were soggy, the fish indifferent and the baby sweetcorn tasted of soap.

The Waterfront is without doubt my favourite go to place on The Island either for a drink to watch the amazing sunsets in summer or storms in winter as the waves crash over the roof. The bands that appear especially on Sunday in the summer are great fun and the music and entertainment is always first class whether it is Burns Night or Halloween you are guaranteed a great night. As a local we use the waterfront all year Lorna and Adrian along with their friendly attentive staff are a credit to the venue and a warm welcome is always on hand. Finally the food I have been going to The Waterfront for over 25 years more often since we moved to The Island five years ago and I have never had a bad meal. The menu is always changing to reflect the seasons and availability of local produce. The chef and staff go out of their way to provide a first class experience and I have never left the restaurant hungry. My only problem is usually choosing whether to have a Waterfont favourite or something from the daily specials menu. This is a family run business and the owners and staff work very hard all year to offer a fantastic dining experience for all locals and visitors to the beautiful Totland Bay and this is a great opportunity to say thank you and great work all!

Nice view unfortunately the food today was poor- overcooked lamb, flabby oily prawns and somehow wet fish and chips. Service was ok and friendly and they had made a concerted effort to make families feel welcome. Overall poor food but great view

Lovely food with an unbeatable view, choose to sit on the veranda

We just we t in for a brew after walking the sea front and was as always great, eaten here before many times always been excellent.

The food was really great but the location was AMAZING. The staff was so friendly and helpful. They seated us without reservations right by the window where we could watch the sunset. It is honestly a dinner I’ll always remember! Five stars for sure!

How lovely to have not only one, but two gluten and dairy free options WITH protein to choose from! I had the chickpea curry and it was delicious, thank you so much! Oh and the view is great too!

Asked for fresh crab without cream fraîche but as it was already mixed in the crab I had to change to tuna with salad. It was £12 on the menu and the portion I got was tiny. The tuna was no more than my biggest finger. I am not used to complaining but I did this time, and actually went to eat elsewhere.

Went to the Waterfront last night (Sunday),with a family party of eight people.having been to the Waterfront regularly for a drink,this is the first time for a while I've gone fir a meal,I had the Smoked Haddock & Chorizo from the specials and it was lovely,also some guest had the Fish & chips,Salmon and all I can say everyone really enjoyed there meals,we all agreed we would definitely go back agian,I would definitely advise to go and try a meal.

The resturant is nice because the decoration and the view to the sea Fish and chips 9/10 Beef burger 10/10 Crab cake 9/10 Fried calamari 10/10 Chocolate brownie 10/10 Ofc i will come back again

This restaurant is a 'must visit' when on the island. Food, service & atmosphere really are top notch. I personally recommend that you are to try the maple bourbon bbq ribs. These are an absolute delight by anyone's standard. To treat yourselves and the family to probably the best food on the island then The Waterfront is definitely the place to go!

Ribs are a real treat. Staff very friendly and helpful. Comfy restaurant and fantastic views

Good service and great food with good proportions. We took our two dogs and were instantly welcome, so many places still don't take dogs.

Great atmosphere lovely food Fantastic view of the sunset Will be back soon 🙂

What a great experience and location. We arrived at peak time on a busy Friday evening - late for our booking - but the staff bent over backwards to accommodate us. Service was spot on and food was excellent. Thanks for making our evening a great family occasion.

Lovely fish and chips. Very friendly staff.

Nice on a sunny afternoon. No "real beer", Strongbow Ok. Food "basic". Might return.

Took a chance on walking into the restaurant tonight looking at having a meal knowing that it would be busy. Indeed it was fully booked so opted to just have a refreshing drink. Mentioned to the bar staff that we were hoping to have a meal but understood that we hadn’t booked. Have to say the bar staff were very accommodating and managed to find us a table which we fully appreciated. Our meal was superb,but we’ve eaten here before so no surprises there. I just really wanted to give a big shout out to all the staff really,each and everyone of you are a credit to the Waterfront experience. Thanks for looking after us. Paul Mel Durbridge

Great service, very friendly helpful staff, great place to relax

It's always a pleasure to visit here. Good food and really welcoming staff. Also very dog friendly. In a lovely location overlooking the beach. The Waterfront is the perfect location to watch possibly the most spectacular sunsets you'll find anywhere. There is a good and varied menu, backed up with a specials menu. It caters to vegetarians and vegans as well as those liking fish or meat. The bar is well stocked also. There is live music most weekends, especially during the summer. Look out for occasional special events like Burns Night or Valentines Dinners. There is parking available. Wheelchair accessible. There is a good outside area in nice weather. Recommended.

Went in for some cheesy chips only. The chips were excellent although absolutely nuclear hot. The cheese left a bit to be desired however as there wasn't a huge amount on there. They were a bit spenny for the amount you got.

Great bar/restaurant on the sea wall in Totland Bay. Good selection of drinks and food - excellent, friendly service. Also, a great place to watch amazing sunset whilst enjoying a beer :-)

Been here a few time's over the last couple of years great food and fantastic service.

super tasty meal, crispy onion rings, welcoming staff but not pushy or indifferent. The location is stunning and the whole meal was memorable- great choice for a seafood delight

The best meal we had on the island. Absolutely superb and amazing value for money. We shared four starters and they were impeccable. Crushing good crab, terrific tuna poke, beautiful belly pork and all conquering croquettes. Fabulous - and all by the sea.