Yelf's in Isle of Wight

Lunch not a patch on years ago when the food was prepared and interesting.Wonderful terrines , cheese as an option for a supplement. Seems to be Brake Brothers standards now

Stopped by for a quick lunch with family. I didn’t find the menu very inspiring. Two of us had the beetroot falafel, it was “ok” we thought it rather overpriced for what we had. One of us had a club sandwich, nothing to write home about. To be honest we wouldn’t rush back. Lovely staff, well attended, but I’m afraid we found the food very disappointing. Sadly I would not recommend it for a place to have lunch.

The carvery came back this weekend and I have to say it didn’t disappoint, the meat was all fantastic and portion sizes were great!!! Complements to all the staff there! Definitely be back

The new owners have ruined three restaurants of what was the best in ryde . Charge restaurant prices but microwaved rubbish. Loved there roasts for 10 years plus now brakes brothers pulls up job done . Very Very sad .

Only popped in for a drink. It was comfortable, well appointed and had a nice conservatory and garden. Drink selection was good as was the service'

Do not stay here. If they put you across the road in the Annex rooms are disgusting, tiny tiny little telly will never stay here again stay clear

Service slow. Food lukewarm. Since the head chef left food standards have slipped drastically. Won’t be eating here again ever.

Fabulous afternoon, afternoon tea was lovely. Staff were attentive. We will definitely be coming back :-)

What a poor effort!. Having come here on January for the first carvery it was excellent. But, as with all you have to letbit bed in a bit and see what it's like after a few weeks. Sadly, like most it has hurtled downhill. Meat was pk but the veg was all lukewarm, frozen sprouts, Yorkshire puddings i wouldn't have even served. Such a shame.

We come here for Sunday carvery the food was OK meat was hot , veg was luke warm . But waited 20/30 mins for our pudding why all the staff where stood chatting behind the bar will not be coming back here 😒

Ate here as soon as dining room opened at 6. Limited menu but enough choices to suit all. Our two meals vegetable lasagne and vegetable curry both nice-served piping hot. Dining room with low background music very nicely decorated. This is a very nice Hotel...

Stopped by for Coffee and Teacake. The Coffee was served in good time, and surprisingly with warmed milk, which I always think is a good omen. Unfortunately the Teacake was forgotten, so my wife had to remind the staff that it was missing, which OK...

We decided to do something different on Christmas Day this year and go out for dinner, on arrival we were met by a pleasant young lady who showed to a our table which was poorly presented with cheap crackers and paper twirls. The starters came...

We stayed at the beginning and end of our recent coastal path journey. We ate in the restaurant on our first visit and the food was excellent.

We went for last minute Sunday lunch. Staff very friendly and helpful. The vegetables and gravy were very nice but the meat (pork, chicken and beef) was dreadful, overcooked and very dry. I can only imagine it was cooked in advance and kept hot. A...

Eaten here on several occasions good bar and restaurant menus, excellent service in both areas, also nice garden area, if the weather is good

This is a friendly hotel in the centre of Ryde. We rang at last minute to book a table and they were more than accomodating. The meal was beautifully cooked, you should try their steaks. The staff were attentive and friendly, I would recommend this...

Excellent service Excellent Sunday today lunch in quality and quantity (Beef & pork) Well looked after by Kennedy - Thank you Kennedy- Staff & customers wearing masks Staff well turned out and cheery & helpful.

We have just had a Sunday lunch here. Some good and some bad points. The front of house staff, very friendly and attentive. However, they can only work as hard and as succinctly as their kitchen. We were told we could order starters from the...

We enjoyed a very pleasant lunch at Yelf's. My homemade beef lasagne with garlic bread and salad was excellent and a generous portion!

It is a Fantastic hotel, the staff are really friendly & very helpfull. The breakfast is excellant with fresh fruit salad, yogurt, cereal, cooked & toast, the staff cannot do enough for you. The rooms are very clean & comfortable, there some noise from the street below. It is a great base as it is about a 10 minuet walk to the bus station & ferry & hovercraft, a good base for walkers

We only stayed one night but I can honestly say it was just what we needed. The rooms were a great size. The staff were accompanying and friendly and most of all, it was clean with everything we needed! No complaints here! We’d definitely stay...

Not deluxe but very comfortable.Good bar, menus, breakfasts, Wi-fi free No lift Centre of town. Street parking

Booked table before last orders at 2.30pm. Arrived at 2pm shown to table and ordered. 10 mins later manager came to table and said steak couldn't be served because the butcher hadn't arrived and my steak and kidney pie was still in the oven and...

Waited 45 mins for our food and was poor quality. Looked like a frozen pie, salad very salty and generally not that tasty. Wouldn’t come back.

We ate here yesterday evening. Unfortunately the barman was slow and incompetent with and had a ‘can’t do’ attitude. When I ordered my food other people were complaining and other staff were dealing with mistakes he had made on other orders. I wanted to add...

We stopped here for something to eat on our first day on the island as we couldn’t get into our holiday cottage for a few hours and we were hungry. To be honest, the warning signs started as soon as we walked in - none...

We stayed here for three nights. It's very convenient as just a few minutes walk from Ryde Harbour. The beds are soft and the so are the pillows. The problem was on Friday and Saturday nights, the street outside was very noisy. Good buffet breakfast...

Been coming here on business for a few years now and I’m never disappointed with the service I get from the very helpful friendly staff here, rooms food great never a disappointment long may I continue to be able to come here thanks to all...

I reviewed Yelf's a few years ago and gave it a good review. Since then there have been a few ups and downs with quality. However the current chef is doing an excellent job. The food is very good, whether it is a fish, meat...

We had a family lunch and found a great improvement in the food on offer. They appear to have a new chef. We'll certainly go there again.

Had Sunday roast dinner with apple crumble . Very good quality and value. Sat in bar. Service was was casual but efficient.

We were gifted a cream tea for two at Yelf’s, the scones arrived wet. Wet. We asked for fresh ones, but they just toasted our wet scones. So disappointing. Terrible service too.

We really enjoyed the evening. Both the food and the service were excellent. Some nice touches to make it special. A quality night out at an affordable price. Hope they can update the decor sometime, wallpaper and pictures a bit dated.

I have visited this restaurant on a few occasions while visiting my friend in RydeThe food is very good and the staff really friendly.There is a good selection of meals served in very pleasant surroundings an ideal place to lunch after a walk on the Promenade .

We went for a family meal. Although all the staff were polite and friendly and tried their best the whole place just lacks atmosphere. The decor is dated and so was the menue. The food was very ordinary and boring.

I’ve nver stayed in the actual hotel itself, but have used their bar many times. There are a variety of places to sit, including comfy sofas by the front window with street views, or the sunny conservstoryat the back,which opens onto a small garden. The bar menu is excellent and there is good WiFi.

Excellent value, roast and pudding for £9.95, fresh veg cooked to order, own gravy home made Yorkies and a decent size portion of meat and roasters. To top off choice of four traditional puddings all for under a tenner. Booking recommended as we got last available table and you won’t be disappointed with the food. Service was very good, attentive and friendly, we will definitely return

When i stay in a hotel it’s all about the staff, if the staff are good and they can overcome absolutely anything that’s thrown at them the rest will take care of its self, I hope the management know what they have, the food is first class can’t fault it, rooms clean and tidy, will I be back I hope so very soon if I can, many thanks for a great stay.J Davison

Me and my two young children but in the hotel room above the function room where there was a party paid £100 for a room that all you can hear is the music my 5 year old can not sleep room 24 I never stay here again and the Manager said there was nothing she could do if I’d known I was going to be put in a room above a function room and a party on I would never have booked to stay here I never booked to stay in this hotel again worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in and I have stayed in a few but the was my son had sausage and mash from the kids meal and absolutely loved it and had chocolate fudge cake that was only good thing about this hotel

Really helpful staff on arrival - helped with trips around the island. Food was good in the evening - good choice and service. Bar staff could have been a little cheerier....wasn't our fault the place is popular. Room was tucked away in the eves - basic but v clean and good bathroom - plenty of space. Well located in Ryde - perfect place to stay on a budget.

Stayed in the hotel, very friendly and helpful staff in restaurant at breakfast, which was very nice. Would definitely visit again.

Best to avoid the cooked buffet breakfast which sits untended in the warming dishes until its dried out and inedible.

Stopped off here for lunch and sat in the hotel courtyard garden. we ordered Greek salad and a ciabatta with fries and both arrived in good time and portions were of a decent size.Would have given 5 stars only garden was a bit sparse flowers wise so felt like we were sat in a loading bay!

A return visit to the Yelf never disappoints. Food is always of a high standard and service is excellent. Would highly recommend

This is our second time here and on both occasions we have enjoyed our meal. We opted for the roast beef being Sunday which was served with lots of well cooked hot veg and a good gravy...all just right . We will be back soon.

Had an amazing stay at Yelfs.Its situated in the middle of the town and is a 5 min walk down to the sea.We booked a twin room and I was suprised at how big the room was.Clean, tidy,spacious and relaxing.Staff are friendly and the breakfast are great.

Held my sister's hen do at yelfs hotel Ryde a murder mystery night and 3 course meal , the food was exceptional couldn't fault it at all the service was superb friendly helpful staff couldn't do enough for you, had an excellent night highly recommend anyone looking to hold a party function or any 'ditto go to yelfs I can't fault it and excellent value for money .... I can highly recommend the chicken :)

This hotel has been a constant for us over the years, we have been coming less and less recently but it is still a solid hotel, a bit dated but it does the job!

There was 4 for dinner so we sat in the Restaurant and ordered from the menu of the day Table d'hote. Two soup of the day, tomato and basil, and a Terrinne of chicken and asparagus,we waited for the bread rolls, and in the end we went in search of the bread basket. The main course 2 ordered grilled pork steaks in mushroom sauce with a layer of garlic roast potatoes.Well maybe we should have eat earlier as the roast potatoes had eye watering amounts of garlic butter poured over them , plus the pork steaks were badly burnt to rock hard with black edging. 2 had ordered pan fried chicken on sauteed potatoes.well the sauteed potatoes were a mash, and the chicken sat on top of the mash in a thick sauce, and it was impossible to cut the chicken portion without the meat sinking into mash which then created a battle to stop the mash squeezing sideways off the plate. Near the end of the struggle we were asked how we were getting on, and the manager was called to the table, and despite the evidence of the awfulness plastered across our plates tried to argue with us and only after the argument was a grudging offer made to clear the bill. Disappointing.

Friendly service, great food with a varied menu. Nice environment, clean and well presented I would recommend eating here,

We had the 2 courses for £10 but not worth it the deserts are rubbish we used to go here a lot last year until we had a rubbish festive meal so we have not been here for a year but it's still the same old rubbish

A group of us usually meet at Yelfs as it always has a nice relaxing atmosphere and feel you can stay as long as you like without been pushed out the door after you’ve eaten. We sometimes have the 2 course meal for £9.95 which is unbelievable value for what you get,the food is always lovely and hot and well presented and they have an extensive bar menu as well which has plenty of varied food for everyone. The staff are always nice and friendly so you can see why it’s always nice and busy in there.

I have been going to Yelfs for a long time. In the last few years it has gone downhill. I popped in recently to meet a friend for a pint. I left and met him in the street instead for the following reasons:Service: There was no one behind the bar and it took ages to get anyone's attention. Even then I felt like I was just an annoying task for the barman.Drunks: There were three drunks sitting at the bar one of whom was clearly looking for trouble. The staff showed no interest in dealing with him. This would never have happened in the past.Beer: The real ale was very poor. It had been kept badly, was well past its best and tasted awful. In addition the range of beers was uninspiring.

Good light lunches, friendly, helpful staff with excellent service and a lovely atmosphere. A good place to meet up with friends in Ryde and no feeling of being rushed. Macaroni Cheese with salad was excellent. Good range menu whether wanting sandwiches or a full three-course meal.

We were a party of five and booked two rooms for just the one night - thank goodness.On arrival the hotel felt very dated and it didn't get any better when we saw our rooms which were both in the Annexe across the road. Both bedrooms were more like hostel rooms and the family room (number 52) had mould on the windows in the bedroom and the bathroom. None of the beds had mattress covers and it just felt rather grubby. I couldn't wait to check out.Breakfast was ok but the waitress was very unwelcoming and was rather put out when we asked for a jug of milk that had failed to arrive with our tea and coffee. It felt like everything was a bit too much trouble for her.We won't be returning and could not recommend this very tired hotel to anyone.

I only ate here on the last night of my stay in Ryde. At first glance the menu looked standard and the hotel a little tired. However as there was no other option that night I took a chance. I was very impressed with my Sea Bass served with lots of colourful fresh veg and mashed potato. The desserts were also very nice. Will definatley eat here again when I visit the IOW next time

We travelled to the Isle of Wight and was booked into a hotel for 7 nights, The hotel room we had booked was not the one we were given.Anyway without going into too much detail we stayed only one night.Luckily after contacting other hotels we fortunately contacted the Yelps Hotel in Ryde and we was offer a good size room in the Hotels annex across the street.We stayed here for the rest of the week. The staff could not do enough for us and our stay a pleasant one.Being situated in the centre of town and on a main shopping street it suited us well for in addition to the Hotels restaurant there were a good variety of other restaurants around us. Excellent and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I would highly recommend this hotel.

Had a nice time at this hotel. Our stay started with a really nice wedding reception at the hotel,and we stayed overnight. Nice twin room, followed by a nice breakfast and all you wanted. Would go back again

I booked a table for 12 of us for my daughter's birthday we were not disappointed, the service we received was superb nothing was to much trouble , the food was outstanding would highly recommend yelfs to anyone for a special occasion thank you to all involved for making my daughter's birthday one to remember, we will definitely be back.

Me and my partner enquired about a table in the restaurant. We asked the receptionist if we need to book. She said we didn't to make a reservation and said she had a table available for us. She found us a lovely window table in the Dutch room. She seemed very enthusiastic and helpful. We believe her name to be Nic she had dark hair and a shaved side.We ordered the hake and the chicken of the specials board. Both arrived with bountiful vegetables. We thought the meal was great value for money. And we liked the fact you could get two courses for £9.95. We will be returning again.

My family and I booked a table at the Hotel for a get together and I was very pleased to hear the old Chef is back at the Hotel! The food was all very well presented, hot and delicious. All meals came out together and there was no long wait on the food and the waiting staff were friendly and attentive.Most of us opted for the 3 course meal from the specials board, which is great value. Looking forward to going back soon, keep up the good work!!

Stayed for the weekend whilst attending IOW festival. We found the hotel great value for money, the breakfast was delicious and the staff were friendly and very helpful. I will definitely return.

Good hotel where there is a good atmosphere but not really to my taste as renovation is needed in some rooms. Morning breakfast was good but needed some variations. It is not a hotel where I would like to go again.

we had dinner here at the start of our walking the coastal path trip. great food, excellent value for money, friendly and helpful staff.

Stayed here for 2 nights end of April after travelling to attend a 60th birthday party at the hotel. Our room was in the annexe across the road from the hotel. The entrance was like entering a hostel, the horrible blue painted doors into the room & en-suite & flooring & sanitary ware in the bathroom were reminiscent of an old hospital I did my nurse training in 35 years ago. There was another horrible blue door adjoining the room next door, soundproofing was lacking both from the adjoining room & room above. We went walking after breakfast on the second day of our stay & I was not looking forward to returning back to the uninviting, lack lustre room. Breakfast was buffet service, barely warm & mediocre though the freshly prepared fried eggs were very nice. Party buffet was mediocre. I was just pleased we received a discount on the booking price given we were attending a party.

My husband and I got married on 7 June 2014. It was a wonderful day. Since then we go there regularly to celebrate Special birthdays and anniversaries. Their menu is reasonably priced and delicious.

The Table d'hote menu at 2 courses for £9.95 is really excellent value for money. Both courses that we chose were of a really high standard - pan fried sea bream, well cooked at this price is a real treat. Kids meal was excellent - same quality as the adult ones. Don't be put off by the old-world style of the bar - the service and food is superb

Food has gone downhill again what a great shame this hotel keeps changing chefs and the loyalty card is a waste of time

when ever i;m in Ryde pop in for morning coffee and very often lunch staff are friendly quite often on my own and it;s a good place to go if on own and want a drink and bite to eat

The Hotel has a room for special functions catering for fairly large numbers with a set menu at very reasonable prices. Ideal for a Club event

Travelled over to the Ryde IOW from Southsea via Hovertravel last Sunday to have Sunday Lunch at the Yelf's Hotel. We have done this trip dozens of times and always have lunch at the Yelf's. On this occasion we opted to have Sunday Lunch in the Conservatory and not in the formal Dining Room. Great service as always. However, my Sunday Roast was not to the usual standard I had expected. For my Starter I had roasted red pepper soup which was great - no problem there. My Sunday Roast Beef main course however was a total disaster - the beef, although cooked correctly was unfortunately virtually inedible. I had to cut around so much gristle from the two generous portions provided that there was barely any left that was fit to eat. The Yorkshire Pudding looked like it had been flattened to look like a discus and was 'positioned' ridiculously on my plate as though it was some form of fancy work of cuisine art! The roast potatoes were not brilliant, and although the vegetables were plentiful it seems as though the Chef had ordered too many carrots and decided to give them all to me. I've never seen a vegetable dish so overloaded with carrots - there was barely room to to fit in any broccoli and cauliflower florets! My Dessert (Eton Mess) was splendid. All in all a bit of a let down as we have had many many Sunday Lunches at the Yelf's but on this occasion it was a complete disappointment. My wife must have sensed that something was afoot - she had ordered Cod and Chips and thoroughly enjoyed it. Oh well you can't win them all, and on this occasion I certainly didn't.

Rooms,food and staff very nice. We were treated very well nothing was too much trouble. Varied menu to cover all tastes and prices. Rooms comfortable with all facilities needed. Would use again

Very tired hotel, in need of redecoration. Staff very helpful. Very clean. Breakfast a bit of a shambles.

My wife and I reserved a table for Sunday lunch and was shown to a table in the conservatory. At first we were impressed with the table laid out so well and it was nice and bright. But.. outside by your window is people smoking which is a very unpleasant thing when eating.Starters arrived and it was very nice, no problems.Roast beef dinner arrived and it was disgusting.The beef was so raw that it was impossible to cut . It really did look like road kill.The Yorkshire pudding was as cold and hard as the table and the roast potatoes were rock hard and black. You just couldn't eat it.Then we found a hair on my plate..aaarghWe reported this to the staff and they brought us more meat but by this time we had lost our appetite and wanted to leave so I spoke to the manager. To his credit, he cancelled all charges, including the drinks we had, and apologised.Other diners heard this and said they have a new chef and things are not the same .The waiting staff were all very polite with a smile so not their fault but unfortunately we will not return.

We have been using Yelf's restaurant and bar over numerous years and have been very happy with the food and service until recently. In the last few months things appear to have gone downhill. On the first occasion, we were greeted by a waiter who seemed very keen to emphasise on when time to order food would end even though we were well within the time limit or at least 45 minutes before. It had the effect of creating an unnecessary pressure as though he would have preferred us not to order at all. We have also noticed that the portions of the food have been steadily decreasing over time. For example the tagliatelle which for approximately £10, I would expect a generous plateful normally is now only a fistful amount swimming on a shallow tasteless cream sauce. The same applies to your fish dishes . Whilst they are still tasty they have seem to have shrunk in size to accommodate only a few mouthfuls which in turn feels more like a food tasting exercise rather then enjoying hearty meal that we used to in the past. We hope you will consider reassessing these matters as to date we don't have the same passion of using Yelfs as we used to.

Came here with friends for a catch up dinner, food was okay (not up to normal standards- must of changed chefs) but presented well and very hot. Service from the waitress Lauren was excellent, good attention to detail and very polite. Well done Lauren!

Popped in for a drink of ale from the two on pump - a half at £1.87 odd was quite good. Annoyingly the WiFi was not working

We went in for an evening meal and were surprised at the huge menu choices and all at reasonable prices, the food arrived in good time and was cooked to perfection, the staff were freindly and attentive but not overbearing. Well recommended

Quite a busy Sunday lunchtime, we walked in for a spot of lunch. Shortly after ordering, we received our first course. Sadly after just over an hour, our main course hadn't arrived. It would appear we had been forgotten. Very disappointing, and this would have been an one star review if it hadn't been for the attitude of the manager who couldn't have been more apologetic. It was too late to re-order and they had sold out one of our orders so we had to go elsewhere. These things happen I suppose but this was our first visit and based on this experience we are unlikely to return. A shame, as the many courses we observed being delivered to other tables looked quite tasty!

Myself and my wife popped in here when we arrived in Ryde. We missed the sign outside at first stating what time they finished serving. So as we walking in, we walked into where it said restaurant. As this was empty we walked back out and walked around other parts of the bar. There wasn't anyone to ask or speak to, so had to walk about until one girl walked out of the kitchen and stated that we can sit anywhere to eat, except they had finished serving (15.20pm) and also all.i could smell upon walking in was tobacco smoke ??So we promptly left feeling a little bemused....

Currently staying at this location in a party of 14. Rooms comfortable and clean, location excellent for walking and local transport, hotel carpark available, breakfast plentiful and tasty, evening meals very reasonably priced and well presented, garden area for drinks and lunches as well as comfy seating for pre or after dinner get togethers. In all just what we were looking for ..... A small, traditional hotel offering a pleasant ambiance.

I went here with a friend in August 2016, and initially just ordered beer.I was disappointed that the beer they poured was cloudy, which I could see immediately it was pumped, but gave them the benefit of the doubt in case it settled. It tasted sour, almost vinegary! The staff really should have spotted the cloudyness and checked it, or offered to let me check it, instead of serving the entire pint and let me leave the bar.I took it back and had to wait for attention and to complain, I ended up having a different beer which was OK but still not the best.This was later on in the evening, so it's not like they could use the excuse it was the first pint out of the barrel that day.

We needed to meet friends to catch up and discuss future plans. Although we had set the date and time we were too late to secure a table for four, for the whole evening, elsewhere in Ryde. We settled on Yelfs after reading the reviews on Trip Advisor. The main reception area of this once-genteel hotel is dominated by the bar and has more of a pub mentality than fine dining ... but read on. When we arrived they knew we were coming (a rare treat alas these days) and had set us in the bay window of the Dutch Room. Nice white linen table cloth and well set table greeted us. Apart from a young helper asking for drinks orders immediately he had sat down, the service was very good, wine reasonably priced and a three course table d'hote menu was full of promise. Two of us enjoyed the tempura prawns, one the breaded mushrooms and one the smoked chicken: presentation was 8/10 but flavour was 10/10. The main course likewise. I had the lamb cutlets - two good sized and flavoursome well cooked offerings on saute potatoes and a pea/mint jus. My wife had the savoury pepper which looked dull but tasted excellent. Our guests had the fillets of plaice which were very fresh and cooked just right and the supreme of chicken had fine flavour. Loads of nice vegetables. Desserts ranged from profiteroles with fresh fruit, which was the best of our selection; to tiramisu and lemon posset which was tasty enough. All told a very good find for £15 a head; the service was unobtrusive, the chef knows how to order and cook well, the chairs were comfortable, the table was large enough and not crammed up with other diners; and we all enjoyed it. We shall return.

Eat in here every night for a fortnight despite staying elsewhere.The specials menu is changed every two days and at £9.95 for dinner and dessert beats mist places in Ryde on quality.The Sunday three course dinner is great and the bar menu very good value again.Fish and chips wonderful especially the home made tartar sauce , the best you will ever eat. The deserts are top notch. Portions are good without being too large.Well worth a top rating!

Hotel and restaurant facilities excellent! The bar and lounge area spacious with very nice conservatory out back!

This hotel is located on Yelf's Street, Ryde. In the center of town, it is convenient and not far from restaurants. Breakfast is complementary. The bathroom is a little outdated though. The staff are very friendly.

We went her after seeing the 2 courses for £9.95 and was very surprised at the decent portion sizes of the food and the quality of the dishes that were served, good value drinks from the bar as well and friendly staff, we will definitely be returning here.....

I think Yelfs is overated. Only popped in for a drink which proved to be very exspensive. Have stayed at the hotel in the past and it's very dated.

I was attending a wedding at this hotel and had booked it for four nights.From start to finish i had a lovely time, staff friendly and professional, food too good lol, and in a perfect location too.When I left here i was Mr Miserable can't wait to return !

Attended a family wedding at the hotel. Have to say that my stay was excellent. The staff were welcoming and friendly and the food was fabulous. Have stayed at the hotel before and they never disappoint.

Yelfs has a very good bad and range of drinks. We decided to have lunch one day with family and it was very good. Staff are friendly and helpful. The hotel lacks atmosphere but is generally good and always nice to visit.

It's easy, perhaps, to walk past Yelfs thinking it may be a bit old fashioned but the food is consistently amazing. The service is efficient and I think the three course meal offers excellent value for money.

Often this is overlooked as a suitable place to have lunch (being a hotel) book it and ask for a reserved table in the front room by a window that overlooks the active tourist street.The food is top quality with an excellent chef and nicely presented. The wine list is good and reasonable and there are always lovely dishes on the specials board and 2 courses for under £10!You can add a dessert for a few pounds more.There are many options in Ryde but this is far the best option price wise and quality! Terence Willey UK

Lunch time snack, wow - full plate of delicious and well presented food. Excellent value for money and well worth a visit.

Popped in here on the off chance of getting some food and so pleased we did , we sat in the conservatory area nice and peaceful ( had a teenager with me but he too enjoyed the calmness :) ...) The food was excellent and service was great the bat staff / waiters were very helpful and friendly , will definitely go back for food when back on the island , maybe try the hotel too and sample the breakfast :p

I have recently stayed at this hotel, for 1 night whilst on business. The room was comfortable,clean and quite even though near to reception. The staff were very helpful and service in the bar and restaurant was excellent.The hotel is in a good location, and the breakfast was of a good standard, and the waitress brought us beans out even though not on the menu. If you are looking for a good honest British seaside hotel, then this one ticks the boxes, its not 5 star or even 4 but good honest service with a smile and plenty of british charm.

We booked a table for 4 and took out cousins for Sunday lunch. They said it was one of the best meals they had ever had. The table was nicely laid and we were offered complimentary rolls with butter and a jug of chilled water. The staff were professional and efficient. We were very impressed with the food. My pasta bake with generous salad was delicious - and a generous portion. Nothing was basic - everything had the air of being prepared by someone who really knew what they were doing. We thought the price was quite reasonable. A very good experience - we will return.

We have now had a couple of meals here and they have both been excellent, two course main and pud for £10.00 or 3 for £15.00 but we were stuffed with just two, it's a nice relaxed place to eat or sit with a pint and watch the world go by.

Had an evening meal here with my son. We chose a 2 course meal from the Table d'hote menu for £9.99 each, there was a really good choice for all tastes. We had lamb shank and salmon, with 4 different vegetables, all perfectly cooked. The Eton Mess dessert is a twist on the old favourite and delicious! There is also a large bar menu with something for everyone. The staff were friendly and the service was really good. Well worth a visit!