The best restaurants serving British food in Isle of Wight South East

Stopped for a quick sandwich and coffee, smallest sandwich I I’ve had in a long while, served on thin sliced bread. Cost for 2 sandwiches and 2 coffees was £24.20, extortionate in my opinion

From the outset the bar staff were friendly and helpful and could not be faulted the food was exquisite and the portion sizes were just right , the value for money was spot on. The ambiance with the view over the Solent as the sun went down was captivating Thank you Seaview Hotel for a memorable evening

Best fish and chips on the Island

This little cafe sits right by the sea. The staff are really lovely and welcoming, despite finishing food for the day they still agreed to cook for us. Ham, egg and chips was amazing and our little one was very happy with his sausage, chips and beans. The menu is pretty extensive and there was some lovely cakes on offer too. Reasonably priced with proper mugs of tea. Toilets were also spotless which is also imperative!

This is a great 'out of the way' place to stop and have a quick bite to eat or drink, the cafe is set in the grounds of the abbey and there is seating inside and out. A lovely location on any day. There is a small menu of food available. Plus homemade cakes and hot drinks

Excellent tea and cakes. Tea was full of flavour - both the English and the Earl Grey. The Bakewell Tart was superb - one of the best I’ve tasted. Very pleasant service and dogs welcome. The building is C17th and has real character.

People were very friendly and bar area dining area was warm and bright. Probably at its best in summer as huge glass windows give out onto mountain backdrop. Draught beer included an ale from Brotherswater which was excellent. Food was good without being exceptional. You need to book. Works in sittings but there was ample time given.

Breakfast baps are lovely. Good price and quality Some staff aren't very helpful though? Let the cafe down but the baps are worth it!

While a Historic venue, very picturesque, with helpful and attentive staff for the most part, for the price, the lunch was a bit of a let down. I get that its December, and that gives places carte blanche to fire out mediocre meals on the excuse that its Christmas, and we're busy, and its a set menu... but the decision to use a set menu should enable quality to be maintained. The food was bland, not hot and to be honest a real disappointment. The only reason for not raising a complaint at the time was that we didnt want to upset the guest of honour at the family gathering. Sadly, I had a better meal the following day at a Hungry Horse with a glass of wine all in for a tenner... so I know where I will be going next time.

Reasonable prices and a lovely choice of snacks and drinks but better in the fine weather as the majority of seating is outside. The shortbread is to die for!

Visited today for a cream tea. Drinks served in dirty mugs, scones on polystyrene plates with one pot of jam and cream to share. Scone was like rubber. We only had one mouth and left. Disgraceful!!

Excellent food and great service from all the staff especially Leanne from the bar. Staff friendly.

I have been for lunch and also dinner, the food is delicious and homemade, have to try the soup it’s made by the owner who makes the best I have ever had Wonderful atmosphere and the service equally fantastic as the food

Lovely breakfast, friendly staff, would visit again. Made to feel very welcome at this gem of a cafe. Nothing too much trouble. One of the best breakfasts on the island. Ask for the trains to be switched on and see them, it was lovely.

yates. what a classic. seriously, it's an absolute classic and staple of newport's mean streets, but it's time to mourn the sad death of yates as it is being replaced by a new restaurant of the same franchise owners.i went to yates recently but i am very sad to hear it is shutting down. value was special. food was special. everything else was a little special, it was sort of like a sprinkle of specials all around since it did have a good place in mon heart.very sad to hear it is shutting down. hacked off at whoever made the decision. bun them fully, bun them 100 and 10 percent.