The Conservatory at The George Hotel

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Glorious views of the local harbour and access to England’s longest wooden pier are just two of the assets at this enviably situated waterside hotel – formerly owned by Dire Straits bass player John Isley but now in the hands of London Nighclub impresario, Howard Spooner (also Embargo, The Leopard Lounge). The rebranded Conservatory makes a virtue of unfussy preparations of the best ingredients, all delivered with consistency and aplomb. Think seabass carpaccio, with grape and chilli relish, moules marinière with fries or salad nicoise, followed by Dover sole with sauce vierge or a simple grilled pork chop. Round it all off with sticky toffee pudding or plain but delicious vanilla panna cotta. Kickstart proceedings with a magnum of Ayala Brut Majeur or Aix Rosé – it’s that kind of place. The beachside terrace with its own outdoor kitchen, heaters, umbrellas and fab views is a poseur's paradise. 

 

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££££ - £50 - £79
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Modern European

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Quay Street, Yarmouth, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO41 0PE

01983 760331 01983 760331

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Opening Times

Mon-Sun 8am-9.30pm

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robert B

01 September 2009  
Food & Drink 3
Service 3.5
Atmosphere 4
Value 3
I have been coming to Isle of Wight for almost 20 years, no I don't have a relative serving a long stretch in Parkhurst, my wife has family on the island and for the last couple of years we have had a second home. In that time I have dined at The George countless times and seen various changes made to the bistro, various chefs have come and gone. Something that has not changed is the location, there isn't a better located restaurant on the island, particularly for dinner, when you watch the sun setting over the solent. Right now I think its going through a bad patch, prices are high even by London standards and the quality of the food and the cooking doesn't merit the price. The highlight of my most recent experience there, was a friend sending a £28 piece of steak back twice! Its difficult to mess up a sirloin steak once let alone twice. Add a risotto that tasted of nothing but mint and an entirely flavourless piece of brie and it was close to being the worse dining experience of the year to date. Its been very good before and I am sure it will be very good again, but there are now alternatives on the island so it may be a while before I return…sunset or no sunset.
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