Location: Sandown
Top Restaurants in Sandown
Best Contemporary food near Sandown, England, United Kingdom
Discover Restaurants offering the best Contemporary food in Sandown, England, United Kingdom. Sandown is a seaside resort town and civil parish on the southeast coast of the Isle of Wight, England, which neighbours the town of Shanklin to the south, with the village of Lake in between the two settlements. Sandown Bay is the name of the bay off the English Channel which both towns share, and it is notable for its long stretch of easily accessible golden sandy beach. It is the site of the lost Sandown Castle. Whilst undergoing construction, this was attacked by a French force which had fought its way over Culver Down from Whitecliff Bay, resulting in the French being repulsed. It was built too far into the sea and constantly suffered erosion, until now reduced to a pile of rocks. Later forts in the town include the Diamond Fort (named after its plan), built inshore to replace the castle and which fought off a minor attack from privateers (probably French) in 1788, and the present "Granite Fort" at Yaverland, which is now the zoo. Together with Shanklin, Sandown forms a built up area of 21,374 inhabitants.
Things to do in Sandown
1. Flanagan's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 527 reviews
For a family-friendly restaurant and bar with real ale, freshly ground coffee and an outside eating area with a spectacular view of the beach and Sandown Bay, you can't do better than come to Flanagan's on Pier Street. Try one of our fantastic burgers mad
Reviewed By John P
Located on a corner over looking the sea and tables outside as well as in.called for dinner and ordered sandwiches,they arrived well presented with salad as well,very nice.thinging of going in for dinner 1night this week.
2. Lockslane Contemporary Bistro - Under new ownership as of October 2018
Overall Ratings
5 based on 301 reviews
Based in the heart of Bembridge village, Lockslane is a small and intimate restaurant, seating a maximum of 20 guests. We buy local where we can, with our fish, meat and majority of our fruit and veg coming from right here in the village. We are open Wedn
Reviewed By Flyer3000
First visit since change of owners. Retains its intimate atmosphere and service is perfect and welcoming.The food is well cooked, but somehow lacks the lightness of touch of the previous chef and presentation is only average. A much more rustic style. Feels a little like a talented chef playing it too safe.Only other issue is the placement of the coat hooks directly outside the open kitchen. Having coats dry cleaned to eliminate odours is quite an overhead!Remains a cut above any restaurant in the East Wight and, with some small tweaks, has the potential to rival the best on the island.We will return. Recommended.Many thanks for your review, weâre glad you enjoyed your evening with us and hope to see you again next time. With regards to the coat hooks, it is an issue that we are aware of, and are in the process of remedying.Many thanks,R&J
3. The Corner Grill House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 300 reviews
Reviewed By OscarWarwickshire
Let me briefly talk you through my one and only experience of this place. A few days ago I took my wife out for dinner. We went to the Corner Grill. On entering, we were not so much greeted as challenged with a "Have you booked?" question from a female member of staff who I assume was the manager. Ironic considering that the place was, apart from two or three covers, deserted. We told her we hadn't and she waved towards the general restaurant area, effectively telling us that we could sit anywhere we liked on the tables laid for two people.We sat ourselves down and after a few minutes the same lady came over to us. She slapped a couple of menus down on our table. She told us that there was no swordfish and walked off again. It was all a little bit abrupt and to be honest, got my back up a little bit. The icing on the cake came moments later when we heard raised voices coming from around a corner. There was lots of shouting, loud laughter and lots of swearing with the 'F' word used liberally. The manager shouted across the restaurant to whoever was creating the disturbance, effectively asking them to keep the noise down. It was clear that she was shouting at staff and not customers.Our initial impression of the restaurant was not favourable and we decided that in the circumstances we would not be staying. As we left, I looked round the corner and saw that the shouting and swearing had been coming from a couple of young lads in the kitchen. They saw that I was not happy and the manager, when I told her that we were leaving and why, gave them a look. One of the young lads clearly found it amusing because he sarcastically and rather mockingly shouted "Oops!" as we walked out.I can't comment on the standard of food, but I can comment on the standard of the staff. There is no doubt that those I encountered on that night were atrocious. The manager, if that's what she is, couldn't have been less bothered and the kitchen staff acted like out and out yobs. I will not be going back.I patiently waited for this review You had been asked if you had booked as there was a booking at 9pm so we could confirm if it was you or still to arrive. Why not be honest? You left as you heard from the kitchen not swearing at all however about a same sex marriage which you said upon exit is disgusting so in 2019 if a little conversation of a friend gettinf married to yes his 2 males makes you sick and feel thw need to leave then im glad you left as to be honest your very small minded and stuck in a past life It's 2019 not 1920
4. Ganders Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 200 reviews
We are a family run restaurant situated overlooking St Helens green, minutes from Bembridge Harbour and The Duver. We offer an interesting and varied a la carte menu, daily specials, home made desserts, lunch time deli menu and roasts on Sunday, all made
Reviewed By mariecb100
Visited last month with family and enjoyed. Delicious food to chose from. Service wasnât quite as attentive as imagined as had to keep asking for drinks etc - but they were fairly busy with some larger parties. Overall very happy, thank you. Apologies! Larger parties are no excuse for not looking after you too. Glad you enjoyed our food and thank you for the positive review. We hope we get a chance to serve you better next time.
