The best restaurants on the Isle of Wight

This lively shack offers a short and sweet menu of lobster, mackerel and crab, as well as vibrant salads and daily-changing specials. To pair alongside your seafood, choose from a selection of well considered wines.

At this cosy inn, expect to find elevated pub grub as well as an ambitious menu of fresh seafood dishes. Highlights include dressed crab and moules mariniere, while gin cheesecake is a novel dessert option.

For a taste of luxury, head to the flagship restaurant of the swanky Priory Bay hotel. Opulent surrounds are complemented by an equally sophisticated tasting menu, with almost all produce sourced from the island itself.

This grande dame dates back to 1832, but still attracts diners. A sophisticated a la carte includes dishes such as halibut with beetroot risotto and whipped ricotta, while afternoon tea and Sunday lunch also impress.

Home to an annual Garlic Festival (live music, a funfair) and a menu dedicated to championing the pungent vegetable, The Garlic Farm Cafe is a truly unique proposition. Perhaps not one for date night though.

The Coast’s rustic dining room is complemented by its menu of unpretentious, ingredient-led dishes. Be sure to check out the range of wood-fired pizzas, best paired with a glass from the expansive, European-leaning wine list.

Taking advantage of its idyllic location, The Taverners pub incorporates locally sourced produce into its crowd-pleasing menu of home-cooked pies, hearty sandwiches and slap-up Sunday roasts. There are a surprising number of plant-based options too.

Get here early during the summer months to grab a table on the highly coveted terrace, before settling into an afternoon of sipping on fine wines and indulging in a menu of seasonal, simple seafood.

Boasting picturesque seaside views, Smoking Lobster draws in the crowds by serving up a mix of small and large plates with global influences - think fluffy squid ink steamed buns stuffed with tempura soft shell crab.

Found in the glamorous yachting town of Cowes, The Red Duster serves an alluring menu of globally influenced fare - think ginger and coriander spiced red mullet on Thai mussels. Plenty of vegetarian choices available too.