Had a lovely freshly cooked meal on a rainy Sunday night. I especially enjoyed the duck breast with a fruity green peppercorn
Bob Bending
Very friendly welcome and nice, prompt waiting service. The menu looks good with lots of variety but I felt the savouries didn't quite achieve the promise, so for me, it was overpriced. My desert – the Pineapple and ginger ice-cream was the highlight of the three courses. The bench seats are not ideal, but probably ok for some.
Joy M
The food was superb, great service with friendly helpful staff. Very reasonably priced. Well worth the visit, we can't wait to go back.
michelle r
Noticed the outside of this place first, looked a bit quirky. Food here was fabulous, honestly one of the best meals we’ve had in a while. Would thoroughly recommend! The waitress looked after us very well, very friendly snd knowledgeable about the island. Great find ??
Pete
Nice surroundings, excellent service and and imaginative selection of interesting dishes. The food was well prepared and tasty.
retiree1948
Saw a menu for this restaurant in holiday home and thought it sounded good. Came across it when we were in Cowes looking for somewhere to eat and decided to try it. It lived up to expectations. We only had a main course and it was very tasty with good service and atmosphere.
GdB1
Tasteless food and empty restaurant. Menu looks Interesting but the food is disappointing
Flower1783
Impeccable service and generous portions of creative food. Chap welcoming us and taking the order etc was incredibly nice and efficient. Enjoyed the beetroot and pear starter especially. Highly recommend.
MandyC
Always good food, been coming to Red Duster for a few years and never disappoint.
PhilW
A unique and interesting menu! Well recommended - the food was great
From the moment we stepped in the door we felt extremely welcome. We had chosen to go to the Red Duster on our holiday in the Isle of Wight as their menu looked interesting and different and it did not disappoint. The food in particular could not be faulted and the service was top notch.
JustinO
A delicious and inventive menu combined with attentive and personable service. Overall a very enjoyable experience, we will be back.
Ratalief
We were instantly drawn to the frontage of this restaurant and the menu looked delicious. Once inside the waiter looked after us and nothing was too much trouble. We choose the Boursin chicken and the Gaelic cod. Both dishes did not disapoint and it was one of the best meals we have had. Yes you do have a little wait for food, but it does say on the menu meals are cooked to order and the wait is worth it and to be honest it wasn't really a wait, you are looked after and it is a place where you can relax and enjoy the food. The restaurant is small and intimate. Which is perfect to enjoy your meal. We will definitely visit again.
benjaminc887
The atmosphere was lovely. Very relaxed with friendly attentive staff. Then the food came, good on the eye but underwhelming on the palate. I’ve both had the fish soup starter, rich in fish but devoid of flavour until we cracked salt and pepper until it, then it became a slightly acquired taste but pleasant enough. Main courses were smoked duck and rib-eye steak. The duck was tough and again devoid of flavour for done reason, best part of the plate were the carrots The steak was cooked as requested but the fries were hard. Some mustard helped with overall flavour. Dessert was crème brûlée and an orange/chocolate torte. Easily the best course of the evening, flavoursome, well presented if very sour fruit on crème brûlée. No wine was taken with the meal, but excellent water was served.
pomegranatepips
Food is lovely and fresh, great location right in Cowes high street near the sea. Friendly service, the building is historical (we were told about some of its history by the staff).Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options that are nice and different!Wheelchair accessibility: There is a wheelchair/accessibility ramp available, but seats downstairs are mostly benches with one large round table.Dietary restrictions: Our allergies were taken very seriously by the staff
Had a lovely freshly cooked meal on a rainy Sunday night. I especially enjoyed the duck breast with a fruity green peppercorn
Very friendly welcome and nice, prompt waiting service. The menu looks good with lots of variety but I felt the savouries didn't quite achieve the promise, so for me, it was overpriced. My desert – the Pineapple and ginger ice-cream was the highlight of the three courses. The bench seats are not ideal, but probably ok for some.
The food was superb, great service with friendly helpful staff. Very reasonably priced. Well worth the visit, we can't wait to go back.
Noticed the outside of this place first, looked a bit quirky. Food here was fabulous, honestly one of the best meals we’ve had in a while. Would thoroughly recommend! The waitress looked after us very well, very friendly snd knowledgeable about the island. Great find ??
Nice surroundings, excellent service and and imaginative selection of interesting dishes. The food was well prepared and tasty.
Saw a menu for this restaurant in holiday home and thought it sounded good. Came across it when we were in Cowes looking for somewhere to eat and decided to try it. It lived up to expectations. We only had a main course and it was very tasty with good service and atmosphere.
Tasteless food and empty restaurant. Menu looks Interesting but the food is disappointing
Impeccable service and generous portions of creative food. Chap welcoming us and taking the order etc was incredibly nice and efficient. Enjoyed the beetroot and pear starter especially. Highly recommend.
Always good food, been coming to Red Duster for a few years and never disappoint.
A unique and interesting menu! Well recommended - the food was great
Restaurantji Recommends
From the moment we stepped in the door we felt extremely welcome. We had chosen to go to the Red Duster on our holiday in the Isle of Wight as their menu looked interesting and different and it did not disappoint. The food in particular could not be faulted and the service was top notch.
A delicious and inventive menu combined with attentive and personable service. Overall a very enjoyable experience, we will be back.
We were instantly drawn to the frontage of this restaurant and the menu looked delicious. Once inside the waiter looked after us and nothing was too much trouble. We choose the Boursin chicken and the Gaelic cod. Both dishes did not disapoint and it was one of the best meals we have had. Yes you do have a little wait for food, but it does say on the menu meals are cooked to order and the wait is worth it and to be honest it wasn't really a wait, you are looked after and it is a place where you can relax and enjoy the food. The restaurant is small and intimate. Which is perfect to enjoy your meal. We will definitely visit again.
The atmosphere was lovely. Very relaxed with friendly attentive staff. Then the food came, good on the eye but underwhelming on the palate. I’ve both had the fish soup starter, rich in fish but devoid of flavour until we cracked salt and pepper until it, then it became a slightly acquired taste but pleasant enough. Main courses were smoked duck and rib-eye steak. The duck was tough and again devoid of flavour for done reason, best part of the plate were the carrots The steak was cooked as requested but the fries were hard. Some mustard helped with overall flavour. Dessert was crème brûlée and an orange/chocolate torte. Easily the best course of the evening, flavoursome, well presented if very sour fruit on crème brûlée. No wine was taken with the meal, but excellent water was served.
Food is lovely and fresh, great location right in Cowes high street near the sea. Friendly service, the building is historical (we were told about some of its history by the staff).Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options that are nice and different!Wheelchair accessibility: There is a wheelchair/accessibility ramp available, but seats downstairs are mostly benches with one large round table.Dietary restrictions: Our allergies were taken very seriously by the staff