The best restaurants serving Other cuisines food in Isle of Wight South East

Lively pub, bar games, live music, open till late

Strolled along ryde sea front decided to go to boathouse for a spot of lunch Menu very scarce for lunch time being a sea side pub !!! Would have liked to see sandwich’s on menu ? what was advertised was well out of content for a sea side pub !! When you only want something like a sandwich to pass the time with a beer Bar lady was very lovely and courteous

We had a poor dining experience, one meal in particular, the stir fry chicken was very strange with slices of raw tomato and bottled silverside onions. The other meals were indifferent, chips not really hot, a real bugbear with me as it's something that's so easy to get right. They close tomorrow until March so were obviously just not that bothered and keen to get off home. It's a shame as it's an attractive venue with live music and a real nautical vibe.

We visited on a Saturday and were greeted by a lovely lady who couldn't have been nicer. The fryers weren't working, but we could order baguettes. We had a lovely big pot of tea for two and she was very obliging in making a bacon baguette for my son. Having returned on our last day of holiday 2 days later for lunch, we couldn't have had a more different experience. We were greeted in a rude and offhand manner, told they 'didnt do' bacon baguettes, although she managed (!) and having taken a food order to had to ask if we could order drinks...she literally huffed at us for asking!! This lady is definitely in the wrong job and is going to cost the owners a lot of business. As a result I wouldn't recommend. Even more worryingly, when asked to complete track and trace, my details from the first visit 2 days earlier was still there and the date had been crossed out and changed!! I will be livid if I am contacted as a result of visiting here as they are not recording the data correctly.

Pre packaged bacon or sausage baps warmed in the panini maker. Service with a scowl. This is somewhere you can get a drink or food if you are stuck whilst waiting for the ferry but it’s not somewhere I’d go by choice.

On the positive side, it’s a very nice pub in a lovely town with friendly staff and good beer plus it’s very dog friendly. On the minus side there are my pet hates, a TV in the outside area and some awful piped music, which rather marred the visit. We still enjoyed the pub, but would think twice about returning unless they rethink their playlist or better still turn it off.

We had a 3 night break with breakfast included. The hotel is in need of refurbishment. Some fresh flowers around would make it look more welcoming and attractive. New hanging baskets outside. Breakfast was ok. The staff were friendly and worked hard.

This is one of our favourite places in Cowes, and usually eat here once or twice a month, but on a recent visit we were disappointed with the new menu. It would appear they’ve gone for pice over quality with the new menu. They used to pride themselves on using local produce, but on the menu there is no mention of locally sourced produce. My wife had the breaded haddock, which was dry, and I had the steak and ale pie, both of which had obviously been mass produced and were definitely not homemade and not upto usual Anchor standards. We’ll still pop in for a dink but sadly we won’t eat her again unless the menu improves.

Sorry, but only went here because other nearby cafes were closed. I just don't like the coffee.

Excellent proper food , well cooked and delicious. Welcoming and friendly staff especially Sarah . Clean and relaxing

Around 6pm yesterday Sunday 24th May 2025, a drunken yob was shouting his mouth obviously out of his head and to much to drink this seems to be happening regularly not good for families to witness.

We went in the cafe for a sandwich which we brought and it was so expensive and was very dry , saw a nice looking brownie so bought it and it tasted disgusting doesn’t even taste like a brownie wouldn’t recommend, I would save your money and bring a packed lunch

While the drinks here are a little expensive, I remember the staff being very friendly - the place itself has a beautiful setting and is a perfect place to visit on a sunny day

I don't usually leave reviews but I had such a good day. The food is out of this world. The service was very good, and all the staff were friendly and efficient. The views were beautiful. I could have stayed all day, the whole family [ ranging from 4 years to 65 years of age] enjoyed the whole experience. I will be going as often as possible. Fully recommend this cafe.

Have been going here for some time now, the food is always great, the staff friendly and the view could not be better! It mildly annoying that they do not take cash payments, but other than that it’s spot on!