Best Casual Restaurants in Sandown

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ItalianSeafoodBritishSpanishTapas / Small PlatesComfort Food

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CowesGosportNewportPortsmouthVentnor

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CowesGosportNewportPortsmouthVentnor

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CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for happy hour

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A photo of Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of Wight restaurant

1. Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of Wight

new

4.9

Exceptional(1895)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Ventnor

Booked 31 times today

Smoking Lobster Ventnor is an award winning 2-Rosette restaurant located in the heart of Ventnor Bay, serving fresh, exciting & luscious Asian-Fusion cuisine for both adults and kids. Our restaurant overlooks the ocean, so every meal is paired with breath-taking sea views. Our local fisherman, Justin, catches our lobsters & line caught sea bass fresh for our use, so our dishes include the freshest possible ingredients from your local shores.The bar menu reflects the elegant dishes from the kitchen, with precise, bespoke cocktails all prepared using fresh ingredients.Family owned by the Giancovich's, with recipes influenced by their extensive travels around Asia, and by their childhood of growing up hunting, gathering, and spear-fishing for seafood. We look forward to looking after you. Note: Dogs are accepted upon request as limited spaces available for dogs. Open on Special Occasions on Sundays until Summer.SLV

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2. Smoking Lobster Cowes - Isle of Wight

new

4.8

Exceptional(1268)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Cowes

Booked 20 times today

Welcome to Smoking Lobster Cowes, an Asian-Fusion restaurant serving fresh, exciting & luscious Asian-Fusion cuisine for both adults and kids. Voted best Isle of Wight restaurant two years in a row.Family owned by the Giancovich's, with recipes influenced by their extensive travels around Asia, and by their childhood of growing up hunting, gathering, and spear-fishing for seafood. Our local fisherman, Justin, catches our lobsters & line caught sea bass fresh for our use, so our dishes include the freshest possible ingredients from your local shores.The bar menu reflects the elegant dishes from the kitchen, with precise, bespoke cocktails prepared using fresh ingredients.We offer formal dining areas, private dining areas and casual dining areas. If you just fancy a drink, let us know.We look forward to looking after you.Note: Dogs are accepted upon request as limited spaces available. We also offer a Special Roast Menu every Sunday!SLC

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3. The Basque Kitchen

new

4.8

Exceptional(8)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Basque • Ventnor

Booked 2 times today

The Basque Kitchen is a Family Run Restaurant on the Isle of Wight for 13 years. Our Basque Chefs Source Local and Spanish Goods to Authentic Basque Cuisine Straight to your Table

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4. Carluccio's - Portsmouth

4.4

Awesome(1452)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Portsmouth

Booked 8 times today

Here at Carluccio's, we’ve always been true to our Italian heritage and what food really means to us. The best ingredients, from the best regions, cooked with love.We're situated within Gunwharf Quays. Our outdoor terrace offers stunning views of the harbour. Among other things, this makes us the perfect restaurant to relax after exploring the local shops.We’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday to Sunday. Our menu also caters for vegetarians/vegans and those who are following a gluten free diet.

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5. Natty's Jerk Portsmouth

4.7

Exceptional(45)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Caribbean • Portsmouth

Booked 18 times today

When we started out in 2017, we were cheffing up from the courtesy of our home in Portsmouth. It was all great fun and games until customers started showing up to our house for food collections… From there, we took a leap of faith, and a few box meals later, we had our very own market stall on Commercial Road. This was big for us. It was the first time we could connect with the community on a 1:1 basis and actually see customers fall in love after that first bite. Naturally, the food did it’s job, and as word spread, our small gazebo became a local sensation, bringing people together over plates of smoky and spicy delights.Spicing Up the CommunitySince 2017, our "fambily" has been serving up a modern twist on Jamaican cuisine and the community has been our rock. Come down to our 'Shack' in Portsmouth to experience where it all began and feel the vybez!

6. The Alverbank

new

4.5

Awesome(6)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • Gosport

Booked 2 times today

The Alverbank Restaurant is set within a stunning Grade II* listed historic building, surrounded by the natural beauty of Stanley Park. Overlooking Stokes Bay Beach and the Solent, it offers a dining experience that blends history with breathtaking coastal views. The menu reflects this seaside connection, featuring a mix of classic dishes and exciting weekly specials. Whether you're stopping by for brunch, lunch, or an evening meal, The Alverbank promises delicious food in a truly unique setting.

7. Pho Portsmouth

4.4

Awesome(309)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Portsmouth

Booked 4 times today

Situated overlooking the water in Gunwharf Quays, Pho is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant that specialise in pho noodle soup, the national dish of Vietnam. Aside from pho, you can also expect to find amazing sharing starters, healthy salads, hearty rice bowls and decadent curries. They have a range of freshly made juices and also Vietnamese beers and a large wine and cocktail list. Pho’s menu is 40% vegan and nearly entirely gluten-free too. They also have an accessible kids’ menu where children can get a meal and a drink for £5.50

8. The Florence Arms

4.4

Awesome(225)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Portsmouth

Please note - Sunday Lunch is unavailable until Sunday 23rd January. The Florence Arms has been an established pub in Portsmouth for decades. Refreshed and reopened in 2015 the pub offers traditional cask ales, craft beers and fine wines alongside traditional and quirky cocktails. We have a varied Gastro Pub menu available from 12pm - 9pm daily. Vegetarians, Vegans and Gluten Free catered for.Groups, families and couples welcome. Dogs permitted in bar area, please notify us if you are bringing a dog or we may not have a suitable table on arrival.Christmas Menus available.

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9. Horatio's Restaurant at Royal Maritime Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(10)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Portsmouth

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Horatio's Restaurant in Portsmouth, you don't have to be a guest at the hotel to enjoy our delicious food.Located close to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays we are a welcoming restaurant, providing delicious freshly made food at very reasonable prices. Our seasonal à la carte menu provide a range of traditional and bistro-style meals, freshly prepared on-site by our team.

10. The Red Duster

4.5

Awesome(209)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Cowes

Booked 2 times today

The Red Duster re-opened in March, as always with excellent brand new menus and wines. The emphasis of this renowned restaurant is on a modern international style and provides an equal mix of fresh fish, meat, and vegetarian dishes. The Red Duster offers an a la carte evening menu and lunch dishes, which are all cooked from the best possible fresh ingredients, sourced both locally and nationally, to ensure that every meal is of the highest quality

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Kirt
Birmingham/West Midlands (county) •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Highly recommend food was brilliant. The access doors a bit stiff though so that needs sorting, Otherwise great host and staff, really enjoyed our evening at the SmoLo
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Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of WightPrice: Expensive• Pan-Asian• Ventnor
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4.9
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cecil
Hampshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great choice of food and drinks nice atmosphere reasonable price staff helpful and friendly very clean
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Carluccio's - PortsmouthPrice: Expensive• Italian• Portsmouth
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4.4
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Jason
Edinburgh/Midlothian •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This was our first time at the Smoking Lobster in Cowes, we had been at the other one in Ventnor and both are excellent, and we will be back!
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Smoking Lobster Cowes - Isle of WightPrice: Expensive• Pan-Asian• Cowes
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4.8
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Marika
Hampshire •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 10, 2025
Great vibe, great service and very tasty food. Only criticism is that the music was a little (too) loud. Highly recommended. We’ll definitely be back!
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Natty's Jerk PortsmouthPrice: Expensive• Caribbean• Portsmouth
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4.7
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Ingrid
Isle of Wight •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 5, 2025
A warm welcome and great food as always thank you to Michael and team. Nina was friendly polite and efficient. One of us had the ribs this time and said it was a delicious dish. Generous portion too. When we visit the IOW we always include a meal at Basque Kitchen as we were regulars when it was in Cowes. It’s our favourite. With all best wishes Ingrid and Derek
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The Basque KitchenPrice: Expensive• Basque• Ventnor
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4.8

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