It took me two years to make it here despite the great reviews and I am so regretting the delay…read more Went today for lunch and it was fantastic. Had chicken tacos from their street food menu and it actually tasted like street food that you would get at a cool restaurant in London or Berlin, not the reheated fast food street food you normally get on the island. The chicken was fresh and the flavor was interesting and great. It also came with a nice combination of four salads (including tomato and mozzarella and a cous cous salad). Finally, rather than throwing chips at you, it included some beautiful sauteed potatoes. Overall, a great lunch.

Fantastic little cafe with handcrafted food and excellent coffee. The two owners are on site and…read morefriendly. Had an excellent Manx breakfast.

Surprisingly, there are not many great places for a informal lunch in Douglas and you often feel…read moreyour best option is M&S. A friend recommended DownTown Cafe and very happy I found it. I had the Philly Cheesesteak with onion, and while not overly authentic (I'm from the US) it was tasty. The steak was thin but not chewy or fatty, chips were nice. My son had a burger which he liked and a chocolate chip milkshake (which anyone would like). My daughter had a smoothy that she raved about. Menu also had a lot of nice options, including belgian waffles, pancakes and omelets. Will definitely go again.

Nice spot to stop for a well made Cappuccino and a pastry. Gorgeous view looking over Peel Harbor…read moretowards the ruins of Peel Castle, built in 1100 AD by Viking King Magnus Barefoot

We stumbled upon Fig & Olive while looking for a spot to have breakfast before leaving Stranraer…read moreand what a find! The coffee was excellent, the breakfast dishes were delicious, and it had such a cozy ambiance. I loved the charming artwork on the walls and the steady stream of dogs that came in with their owners (yes, it is dog-friendly!) I ordered the chicken club sandwich, which was really nice - perfectly toasted multigrain bread filled with fresh grilled chicken, crispy bacon, and greens. Everyone at our table enjoyed their meals and the service was pleasant. If you find yourself in Stranraer, I highly recommend Fig & Olive for breakfast/lunch!

An authentic French experience (Jean-Pierre is a French chef) in the heart of Ramsey. I started…read morewith Tipsy Prawns, prawns in a butter and wine sauce, which was excellent. The main course was a special, turbot and queenies (local small scallops) in a lemon butter sauce. It was good but not perfect. Did not realize the turbot would not be filleted and did not feel the sauce was that complex. The chips with the turbot were great, crispy yet thick, and the vegetables for the table were probably the highlight of the course. A nice variety of fresh vegetables sautéed perfectly. I an normally not a big dessert person but had to try the baked alaska, with a homemade brand and raisin ice cream, it was great. Also liked the wine selection, many good options including non-French wines. Service was excellent and friendly.

We enjoyed Sunday lunch of beef sirloin and roast turkey breast. The Food was delicious and…read morenicely presented, the service is very good. The full bar offers a wide variety of beer, wine and spirits. Highly recommend reservations this clearly is a local's favorite, a good sign!

A very good French restaurant. Started with French onion soup, which was good but not the best…read moreever. I found it a little sweet but it did all the basic well and is probably the best onion soup on the island. My main was a special of the day and definitely the highlight, dover sole grilled in butter and garlic. They had offered to prepare it however I liked but the waitress suggested it in this manner and I loved it. The fish was very tasty and the butter and garlic were great. Had creamed spinach with it that was also very good. For dessert, I had the chocolate mousse. Nice strong flavour and relatively light dessert after three courses. They also had a good, reasonably priced wine list. Finally, found the service quite friendly and French without the bad parts of French.

I have wanted to go here for a while as have heard very good things. I am pleased to say that the…read morefood was very good and it was very reasonable as well. The french onion soup was excellent. Think about it. It's the 27th of June, i.e. mid summer and in a packed restaurant everyone is eating piping hot soup even as sweat beads are building up on their foreheads. The right amount of cheese to soup ratio. Cheese and onion perfection. We also shared some garlic snails and they were good. I only wish there were more of them! For the main we had the chateaubriand (the tenderloin fillet) and it was good. It was originally served rare when we ordered medium rare but this was quickly corrected. The staff were very attentive and service was good. The chateaubriand came with sides of mushrooms, fires or potatoes, veg and onion rings. We decided to instead order sides from the menu and got creamed spinach ( very good and you should order this! my wife raved about this.) fries ( crispy and salty as they should be) tomato salad ( It was ok but nothing to rave about) mushrooms ( again, ok but not something to go crazy about) and baby potatoes. (surprisingly they didn't charge us extra for changing our sides. Very impressed with this as I expected and was prepared to pay for this.) We wanted to have dessert however I was too stuffed! I will come back again for the soup and to try the creme brûlée. The wine list was also very good. We had the pinot noir and it was nice and generally we felt that the wine was priced very reasonably. Downside is the layout of the restaurant. Its very tight and you should try to get a window if you can ( i asked for this with the reservation but did't get this even though I was promised it.) My wife could barely avoid the guys ass next to us when she stood up! Thank goodness he wasn't one of those silent farters you get on airplanes! The tables are also too low and not wide enough. If you are above 4 foot in height and more than 150 lbs then you need to be aware that this restaurant is not built for seating comfort. Still, will I be back? You bet I will. The food is a 5. Good atmosphere and staff. Just a shame about the seating / table and it being too tightly packed. I will be back for the creme brûlée. It is calling me!

I have eaten in the restaurant on numerous occasions and what surprised me that was it was not on…read moreyour list. It has in my opinion the finest food and service in the Isle of Man. It is at the top end of the price range but is good value. The whole experience is thoroughly enjoyable and the presentation has to be seen to be believed! The Goat's Cheese soufflé is to die for and their fish dishes are fresh and varied. Although extra, the tempura zucchini is a must.