Crab and Lobster Inn

Spectacular oean views. good food. room is clean and comfortable.

We had lunch with our children aged 6 and 9. I was aware of this place before visiting the Isle of wight and was one of my places I wanted to visit purely for the potential seafood options available. The menu was varied with plenty of seafood options to which we opted for the seafood platter to share. This was pricey but expected as they usually are. The kids options were good with both going for a burger. The outside seating area has stunning views of the sea and we were blessed with very hot weather. The platter looked great however I did feel a bit disappointed in that if it weren't for the chips, salad and mussels I would have still been hungry as the rest of the platter only consisted of a whole seabass, a few prepared prawns and then a few whole prawns and langostines. I guess there is a reason to return to try something else from the menu. Both kids were satisfied so overall it was a good meal.

Decor a bit too shabby chic and tired. Could do with a bit of brightening up. Great food, but both felt it was over priced. The deserts were tiny for the price charged. The staff were incredibly welcoming, helpful and friendly. They also worked very hard.

Stayed there the W/E of 26/27th April. Beautiful sea view room. Great food, and most of all, great staff. We will be back. Got a seafood platter for 2 on the Sat night. The selection on the plate was great, and tasteful to eat. Wine selection was also good.

Good and bad, booked nab room for my birthday and anniversary, when we arrived at 4.pm ish went straight to nab room, omg it was freezing, couldn't work heating, husband went and asked how to work it and they didn't know but 30 minutes later heating came on, well slightly, 2 thirds of radiator didn't work, room very big and lots windows, never have I spent the evening in my coat and scarf in a hotel. We were both very cold. Went for booked meal which was good and had glass of free procecco each for our celebration, which was nice. Got back to room and still very cold,still cold in night and morning. Room was OK but needs a bit off TLC. Great views. Good breakfast but ordered poached eggs and crispy bacon chef forgot bacon and had to wait. Think the place are concentrateing on bar and food. Staff and manager tryed but not sorted, not really good enough or of place to go in winter time.

We had a good experience here. We hadn't booked but as they were just opening for the evening it was very quiet. It did get busier later on. The food is a little expensive but was plentiful and tasty. The service was excellent and the host very friendly. The tables were set beautifully with a candle. The toilets were clean. My only criticism was that it was a bit cold in the restaurant. I would return.

worst service in restaurant staff very rude . Food average . Staff just standing around took 45 mins to take our order only after we complained. Quality of food average and not worth the money. Would not recommend.

Well this has got to be the most chaotic service I have encountered. Turned up at 7:10. Asked for water no water asked for water again no water. Waited 30 minutes to order. Had to interrupt a member of staff to remind them we were here. Still no water or the drinks we had ordered. I got up and got my own water in the end. 35 mins after ordering got a starter My salmon was tasty but getting cold. Main course another 30 or so minutes. Husbands second beer never arrived. Asked twice more got it eventually. My seafood tagliatelle was nice but hubby had raw veg with his beef. Must say staff could not apologise enough. However looking at other reviews I think the management need to take a hard look at their business and service. Disappointed to say the least after my daughter previously had a good meal here and recommended

Sometimes things don’t go completely according to plan and it’s the measure of the excellent customer service we received that started our evening so well after a booking mix up. The staff were brilliant, the service spot on and the food was just amazing. Definitely recommend eating here.