The best restaurants in Brading, St Helens and Bembridge Isle of Wight South East

We had a wonderful seafood feast delivered by Emma last Saturday evening Potted prawns to start ( super yummy) Bouillabaisse to die for next ( we ordered for five but was very generous portion) Chocolate pots and strawberry pavlova for dessert! All completely delicious, we had a wonderful effortless dinner party thanks to you! Will be back to order again without a doubt! Thanks so much Emma x

A combination of a well cooked breakfast made with local ingredients, friendly staff and spotless dining area, has made this restaurant an inspired choice. It was pleasure having the order cooked how we wanted it. The free top up for the filter coffee was welcome. I intended taking a photograph of our breakfast, but was carried away by the taste!

We called into the cafe on a wet and windy morning. We only wanted a snack and the lovely staff split a toasted sandwich and gave us both the excellent coleslaw and salad garnish. Carrot cake to follow and lovely cup of coffee.

I went here for lunch it was amazing, will be returning asap good value amazing prices, you get a lot of food for the price best sausage rolls by far!!

What a gorgeous unexpected find Right on a small beach we sat outside on a patio area that goes straight into a small beach The ladies that serve you are a really lovely and chatty bunch nothing was too much trouble you order at the counter and they bring it out to you With a quirky little spade table no. lol We went here on a few days running as food was Devine We had toasted sandwiches. With all the trimmings. Plus barbecued chicken wings My goodness they were delicious Even had a soya latte which was a bonus as I’m milk intolerant My husband had a coronation chicken baguette which was delicious 2nd visit we had chicken burger with chips and bacon mushroom linguine which tasted divine Highly recommended we will def be back

Ignore the review that referred to the location of this cafe resembling a scrapyard and an overgrown garden. In fact they are Fort View (tyre replacement) and The Coastal Gardener (plant nursery), both of which are long established and well regarded local businesses. As for The View, it has a superlative position overlooking the Solent and backed by a farm, a campsite and an antiques business. It’s a very nice spot, easy to miss from the road, but well worth seeking out. The cafe has been completely and tastefully refurbished, and the staff are extremely pleasant and helpful. The menu is varied with very fresh ingredients and a ‘Mediterranean’ feel. I am sure they deserve to succeed and wish them all the best.

Such a pretty old building on the High St Brading. Can't think why we never found it before but the welcome was warm , the staff were friendly and efficient and the food was superb! Difficult to get a Sunday roast just right but they nailed it ! From the meat to the veg and the giant Yorkshires everything was generous and perfectly cooked and just as a traditional home cooked meal should be.

I was there Yesterday with 3 other friends. We all felt it was the best meal we had for a long time. Loads of choice including pheasant but some more standard with a twist of additions. The rooms were lovely and well decorated for Xmas. We all had a great laugh - sorry if we disturbed any one but we will be back again. The rooms look lovely.

A lovely peaceful yet interesting spot by the Duver.

Only stopped in for a coffee but was made to feel very welcome by the staff and the log burner. Have to say it was one of the best coffees I've had on the island! Will return in the summer to enjoy the ample outside seating.

The food here is the best on the island. Can't wait for our next visit.

We rang, at abut 14:30 , to check if there was a table available for a late lunch. We were told yes. On arriving at the bar, we were made to feel like second class citizens whilst it was decided where we could be seated, despite there being plenty of empty tables, Which, from the dining plan he was checking were not in use again for some time on the Sunday. We were finally led to a table in the back function room where the families with children had all been placed.. This despite there being plenty of tables in the front area of the hotel. Clearly you are assessed on entering, and having just walked there we possibly looked a little windswept - Storm Ashley, rather than the coiffed clientele allowed to sit in the front areas. The food was lovely but overall doubtful if we will return.

Excellent fish and chips recommended.

Excellent quality bread. Highly recommend focaccia and baguettes. Also basic pastries range pain au chocolat, croissant and palmier every day plus one suprise bake. Later there are often tarts which looks amazing. One tiny niggle the drinks are a little expensive especially a pot of tea at £4.20.

This cafe used to be known as ‘The Tollgate Cafe’, however, after the previous owners retired, it was bought out by the people who own & run ‘The Best Dressed Crab, a few hundred yards further down the beach, it is now known as ‘The Harbour View’. Sadly, what was once a cute, well managed & friendly café with very reasonable food, has now become a place with sometimes rude staff & extortionate prices. It’s still a lovely place to sit & watch the harbour from, but £2.00 for a can of Coke, no thank you, go elsewhere, I do now.