We absolutely loved this place. The location really could not be better. Its on a lovely sandy…read morebeach. The place is spotlessly clean, tastefully decorated, child friendly and most importantly serves amazing food. We went back quite a few times. We tried a lot of dishes and every single one was delicious. They are famous for the award winning crab cakes but there is so much more to enjoy here. The fish and chips, the crab avocado crayfish stacks, the seafood medley, the seafood salad, the crab sandwiches. I could go on and on. (Tip: try their wonderful choice of prosecco- a stunner!)

From the owner: We are a family friendly, licensed Beach bar specialising in delicious seafood, served right on…read morethe sandy beaches of Sandown Bay. We also offer fresh coffee and local produce.

well done Murrays. Fantastic food as always. So good we came back twice during our visit to the…read moreisland. Best restaurant in cowes in our view.

Claiming to be the 'oldest seafood restaurant in Cowes' Murray's is in the High St. and easy to…read morefind. We had booked a table for the boat (11 in total) and had a 7 - 9am slot. The place is understandably rammed during Cowes week (we booked a year ahead). Good, reliable seafood dishes (make sure someone goes for the fish soup..) plus they can cater for boat crews.

After being out on the water, this is a wonderful place to head for a beer and some crisps while…read moreyou wind down and mull over the experience. They have a nice patio with enough space for a fairly good-sized crowd. Parking is good. You may have to walk a few yards after you find a space. Service with a smile can be guaranteed here.

Yeeees, it's Banana Wharf! I swear sometimes I can go here and feel like I'm on holiday. In the…read moreheart of the marina it's surrounded by boats, decking and water. The place itself is mostly glass so it's got a very outdoor feel about it and it's got a large decking area outside so when it's sunny get yourself out there. Whether it's food and drink or just drink you're after this place is great for both, just don't forget to bring friends ;-) I've been here a few times now so I'm slowly working through the menu and it's all been delicious so far, pizza goes down especially well. Also worth mentioning the lovely fresh fruit and crepes you can have for dessert, very very good. If I was being criticial I could mention it's a bit more expenive than other places in the area but I never come away unsatisfied.

This is a beautiful restaurant in the wharf area of Portsmouth. This is a modern building with…read morehigh ceilings and we were seated in a very nice area on the second floor. Mainly seafood items and very hearty portions. We had a great server who was very attentive and made sure that we were taken care of. I had the shrimp appetizer with a side salad. The shrimp was a bit overdone but the salad was very good and fresh. Everyone else liked their entrees very much and the portions were very large. Nice place and probably even nicer in daylight when you can see the surroundings. The meal for 4 people 9with 2 bottles of wine) was about 150UKL which was pretty good for what we ordered. Would definately return if we are back in the Portsmouth area.

Wonderful dining experience! Nice pricing and fresh seafood. Lovely staff. Bonus gorgeous sunset…read morejust outside the entrance.

Group of 6 Ladies went on a Friday evening. The weather was not so good, all you saw was grey &…read morefiesty waves. I started with medley of garlic mushrooms on ciabatta with peashoots, it was yum, mains was swordfish, mediterran vegetables, new potatoes, which was yum as (first time trying swordfish), there was no room for dessert though. A few glasses of wine through the meal though. Well worth the money, large portion sizes.

I have been using this cafe for years and can recommend it without reservation…read more It is open all year round summer and winter. Walkers, dog walkers, cyclists and beach users frequent this cafe and are mainly friendly. The food is excellent and comes in large quantities, is very reasonably priced. The staff and owners are very friendly too. Well behaved dogs are allowed inside the cafe.

They do a great mushroom and cheese omelette with fries and salad. With views of the Solent. Clean…read moreand tidy. Family friendly.

A real find this place! Looking for a 'gastropub' with a seaside view, excellent value and friendly…read moreservice, then make a bee line for The Boat House in Freshwater! Located right on the sea front, car park at the back (a bit tight), location is excellent. The decor is trendy tasteful, all spic and span, looks great and might even be a bit off-putting thinking you might have to pay accordingly, but, no, excellent value, really good quality, fresh, locally sourced menu. Full range of drinks and you can stay there too. Highly recommended.

Ripped off my wife on her birthday. My wife asked for 2…read morecoffees and 2 cognacs. The barmaid held up a bottle and said "It's Courvoisier - is that ok?" My wife said yes. The barmaid asked if she wanted doubles and my wife said yes again. The barmaid poured the cognac and placed in nice glasses over hot water. She then charged my wife £58!!!! Yes £58. When my wife queried it she said "Well it's XO and it's £12.50 per measure - I did show you the bottle!" Unbelievable and not the way to upsell. So, £25 per drink! Ok, then. We went there quite regularly when on the island - as did family. None of us will be going back so they've lost good business. It's not the way to treat people. Oh, by the way, they had regular cognac on the shelf at £4 per measure. Nice. Honest. Spoiled a birthday. Should be ashamed.

Really nice and homey place a couple of vagabonds…read moreFound. We enjoyed it immensely. Although we had pizza, there weee many other selections on the menu.

Love the live music and ambiance here. I ordered the seafood bouilanesse (however you spell) and…read moreit was pretty good. Not crazy about the whole fish in it and only 1 prawn but still good enough. Pricey place but for a weekend trip, splurging is ok.

Fantastic food was taken here by a work colleague and I highly recommend it. Generous portions -…read morebut not so generous you can't squeeze in one of their fabby desserts as well, and a great range of fresh local seafood as well as non-seafood dishes. Nice relaxed modern atmosphere. It's a bit out of the way but well worth the effort to find.

Good place for a drink or lunch. Sheltered garden area and pavement tables. Staff very friendly…read more Modern crisp interior. Recommended.