Top 10 Cafe food in Bonchurch, Ventnor,
Reviews on Cafe food in Bonchurch, Ventnor, including Woods Kitchen, Blueberrys Cafe, The Salix Beach Cafe, Pencil Cottage, The Crab Shed, Cantina, Woods Kitchen, Two Cooks, The Beach Shack, The Beach Shack
10. The Beach Shack
Overall Ratings
4 based on 250 reviews
Reviewed By Alfredodegarcia
For me there is nothing more enjoyable on a holiday trip near the coast than a good crab sandwich. Our b&b host recommended the Beach Shack and the recommendation was well founded. Steephill Cove is a charming little spot on the coastal footpath and a stone's throw from Ventnor Botanic gardens. It's a simple beach café with a verandah. My crab sandwich on granary served with a few crisps came in at £9, but it was well filled and delicious and savoured while enjoying the sea view. The chap running it was also very affable and on the ball and made for a delightful visit. You need to be able to manage the slope or steps to get there and back mind, but worth the effort for those who can.
9. The Beach Shack
Overall Ratings
4 based on 318 reviews
A family-run licensed beachside cafe with indoor seating and a new, large roof terrace. Casual dining and drinking by the sea.
Reviewed By smiler52
You get what you hope for in the beach shack. Some seafood options, including the perennial favourites of fish and chips, burgers, a very nice sea view, friendly service with a smile, and dogs are welcome, both outside on sunny days and indoors when you are postponing the return walk. We had a pleasant light lunch, I chose the avocado and crab stack, would have liked the lobster but unfortunately not available, the food was tasty, with a small salad and a chunk of crusty brown bread, not an enormous plateful but perfect size for me as I had ice cream room. Husband went for Scampi and chips, again a small portion but perfectly adequate, we both had clean plates. Plan a return visit when friends come to visit, maybe I will be lucky and lobster will be on the menu.
8. Two Cooks
Overall Ratings
5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By Bradie B
Staff were nice here but be warned this place only takes cash and no cards. This is the second place we have visited in Ventnor which is like this, and the staff say the reason being is they want to reduce the cost to customers. Seriously in this day and age, how many people actually carry any amount of cash and what would the actual card charge be for a £15-20 meal?? I run a small business myself and it costs me just 1.5%. Quite honestly I'd prefer to pay more for the convenience as I don't want to have to try to find an ATM! In addition to this, the food we ordered (a crab sandwich) was disappointng and I could have made a better one for myself at home! All brown meat, no white meat at all, no salad garnish, no mayonnaise, no lemon with it, very poorly presented. Very mediocre for the price paid and sadly we wish we'd have picked up something from the supermarket up the road instead.
7. Woods Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 106 reviews
Woods Kitchen and Brasserie offer extensive all-day menus featuring the best of modern British dishes in a relaxed dining atmosphere. Our Brasserie is sophisticated yet approachable, casual yet polished.
Reviewed By daktari_on_safari
We visited for lunch (without pre-booking ... it wasn't busy out-of-season) and I enjoyed pork & black-pudding served on red cabbage while my wife ordered a chicken curry which defeated her in its generous portion size! Happy to recommend.Dear daktari_on_safarithank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review.We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you really enjoyed your experience with us.all of our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wroteWe are renowned for putting customer experience and satisfaction as our priority,and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every single day to perfect it.So thanks ever so much for your very kind words and we will look forward to seeing you again soon.All the very best & many thanksfrom all of the team at Woods Kitchen.
6. Cantina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 565 reviews
Reviewed By Rossers
Came across Cantina purely by chance, looking for shelter on a very wet morning in Ventnor. Ducked in to ask if they were dog-friendly, and thankfully they were. Really wished we hadn't eaten breakfast beforehand - because I would have LOVED to have eaten there. The food on the tables all around us looked and smelt DIVINE. Enjoyed some delicious coffee though. The service was wonderful (the two of us - plus our four-legged friend were made to feel very welcome) and the place has such a lovely ambience/vibe. Next time we're in Ventnor we'll be going back there for sure, but this time with empty tummies!
5. The Crab Shed
Overall Ratings
4 based on 266 reviews
NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2019 SEASON - OPEN EASTER 2020 A fantastic little restaurant that serves up crab pasties to die for and fresh fish and seafood fresh from the waters In front of the cove.
Reviewed By Bradie B
What's not to like? A fab little place right on the coastal path which serves superb crab pasties, salads and in our opinion the best crab sandwiches on the Island! Friendly service, lovely fresh crab and a great spot in the cove. After staying on the Island for six weeks this summer and walking the entire coastal path, we have eaten a LOT of crab sandwiches and this place wins hands down, so we've had to go back a couple of times! Not many tables, but well worth a visit and the possible short wait for a table!
4. Pencil Cottage
Overall Ratings
4 based on 354 reviews
Restaurant, tearoom and cafe specialising in light lunches, cream teas and snacks with spacious garden and attached gift shop.
Reviewed By Bob G
Found via TripAdvisor and would thoroughly recommend, although a bit small for sitting inside on a wet day. Service was very attentive and the food was of a good quality and reasonably priced. Will remember for a future visit to the island.Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your visit and look forward to seeing you again.Lisa & Derick
3. The Salix Beach Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 161 reviews
The Salix Cafe is situated right on the beach at the end of a row of picturesque beach huts with spectacular views of Sandown Bay and Culver Cliffs, awarded Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Sit and watch the ships go by with spectacular views from insi
Reviewed By EJandHK
Having visited Shanklin beach on a busy day we were pleased to find the lovely Small Hope Beach. Quieter and a nicer atmosphere than the main stretch. The Salix Cafe was busy with a live band playing outside. Overlooking the beach you could sit with a drink while the kids play. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming and the staff lovely. The food was really good quality and very good value for money. Great ice cream too. Look forward to returning the next time we visit.
2. Blueberrys Cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 121 reviews
Relax in the warm and friendly atmosphere of Blueberry's Cafe, located on the Cliff Path between Sandown and Shanklin. Enjoy great home cooked food and drink (fully licensed) with some of the most stunning views on the Island overlooking Sandown Bay. Offe
Reviewed By 665AlexP665
We went for breakfast as a family and were treated so well, a very warm welcome and excellent service throughout our stay. The food was excellent and very good value. We would definitely come back again, hopefully on a sunny day to make the best of the fabulous views. Dogs will love their doggy menu too!Great to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Blueberrys, shame that the weather wasn't the best. Hope that you do get to come back on a sunny day and enjoy the stunning views.Many thanks for your review.
1. Woods Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 106 reviews
Woods Kitchen and Brasserie offer extensive all-day menus featuring the best of modern British dishes in a relaxed dining atmosphere. Our Brasserie is sophisticated yet approachable, casual yet polished.
Reviewed By daktari_on_safari
We visited for lunch (without pre-booking ... it wasn't busy out-of-season) and I enjoyed pork & black-pudding served on red cabbage while my wife ordered a chicken curry which defeated her in its generous portion size! Happy to recommend.Dear daktari_on_safarithank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review.We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you really enjoyed your experience with us.all of our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wroteWe are renowned for putting customer experience and satisfaction as our priority,and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every single day to perfect it.So thanks ever so much for your very kind words and we will look forward to seeing you again soon.All the very best & many thanksfrom all of the team at Woods Kitchen.
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