Decent Restaurant in Cowes

[jac]

Appreciate this should be in the pubs and restaurant section but can't move for tumbleweed in there!!

So.

Any recommendations for a suitable eatery in Cowes, mid week in a couple of weeks. Group of 6 adults, no kids. Would normally do pubs etc and not been to Cowes this year so little to go on. As i'm going with a group from work I want somewhere slightly nicer

No strong preferences for type of food but not too far from a marina as we're planning on getting to Cowes late afternoon, couple of drinks and a meal then back to Hamble before the pubs close.

 

[riojasailer]

I vote for the Red Duster - always been good for me

 

[Seajet]

The Indian place just along from Beken's in the joggle in the upper high street ( don't remember the name ) was always good but haven't been there for a while.

Ditto the Union pub halfway along the high street; in new hands now, I hope they haven't removed the old warship photo's which gave the place some atmosphere.

 

[Sans Bateau]

Mojac's in the high ST.

 

[Pinnacle]

Mojac's in the high ST.

+1

It's the best in town. Ask Henryf!

 

[jac]

Thanks both,

Was hoping for more foody, less pubby, but would endorse both the Red Duster and Union as good pubs.

 

[jac]

Mojac's in the high ST.

Thanks for that one, just looked at there website, looks good!

 

[farmerdan79]

Lugleys is fantastic, - if a little on the £££ side... it's on the Parade. I think they do some offers etc, try the website...

 

[josephmoore]

On recommendation from my fiancee who works in Cowes:

- Baan Thai on Bath Road
- Cowes Tandoori on the High St
- The new tapas restaurant which is next to Shepards Wharf (can't remember the name of it)

For fancy drinks try The Coast on Shooters Hill who also do food but she's never actually eaten there, only sampled the cocktails.

 

[Iain C]

Get the snug booked in the union, very secluded from the rest of the pub but a great atmosphere.

Alternatively, if you like fish and seafood I thoroughly recommend Murrays. Can be a bit £££ but you can also eat very sensibly there too.

 

[AndrewN]

Coast is excellent for food as well as drinks. Definitely more foody than pubby....

 

[billmacfarlane]

I can recommend Coast. I had an evening there at Easter and the food and service are both good. There's a new restaurant in Shepard's Wharf called Amabi, which serves Basque style food. I've had a coffee there and the menu looks good. Have a look at their website.

 

[SpottyDog5]

Another happy Mojac punter.

 

[lw395]

Will the Island SC let you in?

 

[john_morris_uk]

I vote for the Red Duster - always been good for me

+1 from me as well, although I haven't been there for years so take my comment with a pinch of something.

 

[Ex-SolentBoy]

I eat out in Cowes about once a week. Coast is by far the best food and the best service.

 

[henryf]

Clearly lots of different opinions !

Mojaks - very talented chef with a good palate. Menu changes around some regular dishes. Service is attentive, restaurant slightly underwhelming but it has never detracted from the pleasure of eating in there. It just delayed trying the place in the first instance.

Murrays - an institution. To qualify for a yachtmasters ticket you need 2500 miles under your belt and a couple of receipts from Murrays expensive ? Hardly they do set menus which are very reasonable and have recently had a bit of a shake up, some sharing plates now.

Red Duster - we've had excellent food in there. Like Mojaks a husband and wife team. You won't leave hungry !

Number 3 - a small intimate restaurant. Yet another husband and wife team. Limited menu but well put together and there will be something you like. Once again a talented chef.

Coast - have recently expanded into the shop next door. Good food. Other than a 2 hour group breakfast the other day haven't eaten in there recently (because their previous lack of tables meant we could never get in).

Tonios - another Cowes institution, one of the original restaurants. Decent enough Italian grub. Had to send a steak back last time I was there but the replacement was excellent and they handled the situation with good grace.

Hope that is of use.

Henry

Edited to say from your requirements I would try the places in the order presented.
H.

 

[Woodlouse]

Dalyans. A fine kebab shop and superb greasy pizzas.

 

[jac]

Dalyans. A fine kebab shop and superb greasy pizzas.

Ahh, sounds more suitable for a first date with a girl from Gosport.

Henry - thanks for your response, good to see a prioritised list!

 

[Malabar]

Will the Island SC let you in?

As a visiting yachtsman no reason why you should not eat at the Island SC. Best views from the dining room of anywhere else on the Solent. suggest you give them a ring.