A nice old pub in Shalfleet. We had a couple of meals here during our stay on the Isle of Wight…read more Decent place to eat and fine for families with kids although a little on the pricey side. The pub does good food; lots of specials on the board including fish and pint/half pint prawns etc. The service can be slow if they're busy. They have lots of tables and happily reserve for you. Some dishes were excellent and probably deserve a 5/5 score but others although fine didn't hit the mark and were really 3/5 so I've gone for an overall 4/5. They seem to serve food all day every day. Car park by the pub is small but you can park further along the road and take a short walk back if it's busy. Nice friendly place.

Great gastropub for seafood and local produce. Wide range of wines and beers…read more Away from the bar parking can be a little bit of a nightmare, but what would you expect from a charming country pub!

This is one of those hit and miss places.... depending on how pissed the staff were the night…read morebefore depends on what food or drink you will get. had awful food and awful coffee at times, and others nice food and coffee. Tending to stay clear at the moment.. there are better places

Have enjoyed dining here on a number of occasions, as I have family living in the area…read more Consistently delicious F&C!!!!!

I've never met Fred. But I do know I'd like Fred. The approach here is total quality with…read moregenerosity, good value, oh and as importantly, always a smile from staff. We were in a miserable hotel called West Cliff for 2 nights. The steam room was cold, it had no steam and the aromatherapy room had no aroma so I was in the cold hot tub thinking about dinner and explaining to locals how a miserable spiv manager here had refused me a fried egg at breakfast; apparently they had no fresh eggs. I said we were going to have the dinner offer they advertised but decided no more business for here. No fresh eggs my derrière. The locals told me to get breakfast in the Westbourne pub and raved about Fred's so we walked here on a lovely summer evening. We arrived after a 15 minute walk on a Tuesday night. It was packed out which was a great sight. The take - away too had crowds waiting patiently for their on-line orders. They smiled, took our number and said they'd call in about 30 minutes. So we had to go to a nearby pub (The Westbourne recommended for breakfast) a few minutes away; 1st world problems. Again this place was also busy for a Tuesday night albeit a pleasantly warm night. I had a pint of neck oil and my wife had a glass of rosé - £11.15. About 3O minutes passed and the phone rang...our turn. The sit-in part was still crammed full of happy people being served up delicious fish & chips and typical British desserts like lemon sponge, knickerbocker glory and sticky toffee pudding. So we opted for a Fred special (£17.95) as it got us prime cod and unlimited chips, mushy peas, their home-made tartare and coleslaw. We also got a bread roll with butter and a choice of wine or half pint of beer. The mushy peas were really exquisite. We could have had tea or filter coffee in the deal too. My wife got two rosé from the deal. I opted to pay extra for a pint of Piddle. I'd never heard of it but it was a tasty local beer. Everything was just perfect. We were offered more chips but we didn't finish the first lot. We were so full we had to forgo dessert. If I could give Fred 10 stars I would. If I could set Fred up in my home town I'd do it in a heartbeat. Thank you Fred and staff.

Small circular restaurant in Bournemouth, a short walk from the coast and from many local hotels…read more Went on a Thursday night and the restaurant was generally empty with only 2 other tables seated while I was there. Staff was helpful and promptly delivered my dish. The garlic chicken was buttery, tasty, hot and fresh. I could hear it sizzling as they cooked it as the restaurant was so quiet and empty. The garlicky, butter sauce was yearning for a crispy piece of Italian bread to mop up the remaining sauce with but alas, none ever arrived. An Italian restaurant serving no Italian bread with dinner? Unheard of unless the waiter forgot because the restaurant was too busy? The accompanying pasta dish was fine, nothing spectacular. Overall, Valentino's menu consists of a limited number of main course selections as well as pizzas. Two beers are offered, both Italian (one on draft, one in bottles). A selection of wines is also available. My waiter disappeared after delivering my dish and a separate waiter brought over my bill -- odd, considering I was one of the only patrons.

Like stepping into the 1970s - bright red paper napkins, candles in old wine bottles covered in…read morewax, banana split on the menu. But along with the friendly Italian owner, this is part of this restaurant's charm. The food is basic - don't expect homemade pasta or fancy sauces. The pizzas are a bit odd too. But for somewhere central to grab a quick dinner, it's sweet enough.

If you like fresh fish then this place should be worth a visit. Downstairs is a frsh fish counter…read morewhere local catches are sold and where cooking lessons are given. Upstairs is the restaurant where in my opinion the best fish meals in town are served. With boarded floors and tongue and groove panelling on the walls there is a distinct nautical feel to the dining room, but it is warm and inviting. The menu is extensive and the staff friendly and knowledgeable about the different types of fish on offer. It's quite a small dining room so make sure you book at the weekends, but the size makes it an intimate place to dine for a special occasion. Highly recommended.

What a pleasure. The mussels were fab! They had Beavertown IPA on tap and strong long islands. I…read morecouldn't be happier. Great spot during the on and off rainstorms all day! Beautiful servers. (Male and female) Thank you for the accommodations. Great American chill music too!

The nice part about this place is that it's on the beach with views of the water. It's incredibly…read morehard to get the waitstaff's attention though. The pizza I had was fine. Not great. The cocktail I had was awful. I probably would have sent it back if it wasn't such a task to ask someone to do so. The price to performance of this place wasn't great either - but I suppose you expect to pay more for being in a tourist area. I think if I was in the area and wanted food I'd walk up to Brasserie Blanc or into Bournemouth for food.

This restaurant is in a really good location pretty much right in the centre of the action in…read moreBournemouth so is great for eating before going out for drinks afterwards. The food is really good and i particularly like the fish dishes that they do. The fishcakes are to die for and the staff are always very fun. The atmosphere therefore is quite lively as a lot of large parties of people go in here - the food is reasonably priced.

Decent Thai food. Would recomendread more

Came here for brunch. 3 floors of seating - find a table, remember your table number, order at the…read morecounter and they bring your food and drink to your table. Great food, amazing coffee, friendly staff, cozy seating. We ordered: - smoked salmon, scrambled egg, avo on sourdough toast: large portions, creamy and fluffy eggs. My boyfriend was very pleased with his order. - sourdough eggy bread with bacon and avo: it's like a savory French toast with fresh thyme, English style bacon, and there's little roasted tomatoes. I loved this dish!! So so good. - raspberry and Mango smoothie made with apple juice: huge glass, mostly raspberry (I prefer mostly mango) but nice and fresh - iced coffee: made with avo (I know, and it works) and maple syrup. I was curious and it didn't disappoint! I loved that it wasn't served with ice so it didn't dilute. It was smooth, frothy, and just sweet enough without being sickly. Best iced coffee I've had in a very long time! Great value for money, I totally recommend if you're in the area.