Lovely food every damn time ! We love the view you get whilst eating your meal, you do need to request specific tables for a view though or you get stuck in the middle trying to catch a glimpse through someone’s hair ahuh! Food is delicious , never misses - staff could be a little more helpful and friendlier but all okay other than that
John
Bumped into this cafe on a trip to the IOW, it was lunchtime and we just wanted a light bite, got the last table available, ordered Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Sandwich and Goats Cheese. Absolutely fantastic, very slightly expensive but great quality and content, staff and management polite and helpful. Will definitely returnParking: Seafront location
Lola B
Fresh and fillings sandwiches served with fresh salad and crisp which is a lovely touch. My daughter loved her desert and even asked for more. The range of food offered her is incredible and they cater for all our families allergies with dignity
Philippa Lucas
Delightful breakfast at the Bandstand. It was warm so the windows were open and stunning views of Sandown and Shanklin beaches.
Mark Taylor
It's a very popular place and all for good reason. Great service and staff and the hot chocolate was awesome ?Well worth a visit next time you are passing.
Joannepo33
Beautiful views over beach. Food and service excellent. Mussels from specials board outstanding. Perfect will def return
Jacqueline G
Our 2nd visit for lunch on our weeks holiday Excellent service , the staff are so helpful, beautiful food . The fish and chips are amazing. Definitely worth a visit . Even the kids menu is really good .
Felu
Highly recommend confit duck leg ! So many layers of flavours ! And great side mushrooms and braised red cabbage . Will return for that dish . The sea bass was slightly overpowered by the tomato ragú.Very relaxing environment and great service . Parking available nearby.Book in advance!
Sharon Green
Absolutely fantastic experience..very friendly polite helpful staff. Beautiful food and amazing view of the sea.. prices are unbelievable on reflection of the amazing menu. Will definitely return and highly recommend.We returned for a Christmas meal and wasn't disappointed..again super tasty food ..lovely generous portion sizes...very reasonable prices and always friendly staff. ❤️
D9063MIpaulh
Just had the most amazing Christmas special at The Bandstand. Yes, we are regular customers, but we were not expecting such a creative festive menu - perhaps we should have, knowing the restauarant as we do. Anyway, if you want something slightly different, and superior, check out the Turkey or Vegan Stack. Exquisite. Lots more to choose from. Love this place !!
We come to the Isle of Wight 2 or 3 times a year to stay with relatives & always make a point of visiting this place. Had lunch there today & it was excellent. I had the confit duck leg & my partner had the blade of beef. Both were perfectly cooked, beautifully presented & full of favour. Call for a coffee & cake, a sandwich or a main meal. You won’t be disappointed. Oh, & the sea views from The Bandstand’s slightly elevated position are spectacular. Highly recommended.
N9087JLtims
Visited this restaurant today to celebrate our daughter's special birthday, and we all had extremely enjoyable meals. We had the lamb, and it was wonderful. Excellent service and food, at a competitive price. We will definitely return here for a meal in the future.
Bob G
Had a great Sunday lunch there, having two of the choices on the specials board. Good food, friendly staff and a terrific view over the beach and sea.
Hayder Al-Mohammad
My elderly mother and I had a wonderful breakfast at the Bandstand. The breakfast was absolutely delicious, especially the home cooked beans and the bubble.The service is excellent as everyone is so attentive and polite. Great location, great view, and similar prices to anywhere else in the Isle of Wight.Terrific breakfast place, I highly recommend.Parking: Parking is across the road.
ExDFfoodie
Visited in September 2022 when on holiday in Sandown. Very small restaurant and the staff were welcoming of our last minute booking. When I asked about dairy free, they were good to provide me with the allergen matrix. The food was good, if a little basic. I think some of the dishes were trying to be more than they were - this restaurant would have benefitted from picking either simple food or an elevated menu. The blend they have attempted does not work. The service, whilst at first was attentive, seemed to disappear when a large table came in half way through our meal. This was disappointing as we then spent a while trying to get the attention of the team and to order more drinks. We did not have dessert due to the wait for service. Overall, a good meal. Would rate 3.5 if I was able to. We would return, but I think the team needs to work on service and I would probably order a different dish.
Lovely food every damn time ! We love the view you get whilst eating your meal, you do need to request specific tables for a view though or you get stuck in the middle trying to catch a glimpse through someone’s hair ahuh! Food is delicious , never misses - staff could be a little more helpful and friendlier but all okay other than that
Bumped into this cafe on a trip to the IOW, it was lunchtime and we just wanted a light bite, got the last table available, ordered Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Sandwich and Goats Cheese. Absolutely fantastic, very slightly expensive but great quality and content, staff and management polite and helpful. Will definitely returnParking: Seafront location
Fresh and fillings sandwiches served with fresh salad and crisp which is a lovely touch. My daughter loved her desert and even asked for more. The range of food offered her is incredible and they cater for all our families allergies with dignity
Delightful breakfast at the Bandstand. It was warm so the windows were open and stunning views of Sandown and Shanklin beaches.
It's a very popular place and all for good reason. Great service and staff and the hot chocolate was awesome ?Well worth a visit next time you are passing.
Beautiful views over beach. Food and service excellent. Mussels from specials board outstanding. Perfect will def return
Our 2nd visit for lunch on our weeks holiday Excellent service , the staff are so helpful, beautiful food . The fish and chips are amazing. Definitely worth a visit . Even the kids menu is really good .
Highly recommend confit duck leg ! So many layers of flavours ! And great side mushrooms and braised red cabbage . Will return for that dish . The sea bass was slightly overpowered by the tomato ragú.Very relaxing environment and great service . Parking available nearby.Book in advance!
Absolutely fantastic experience..very friendly polite helpful staff. Beautiful food and amazing view of the sea.. prices are unbelievable on reflection of the amazing menu. Will definitely return and highly recommend.We returned for a Christmas meal and wasn't disappointed..again super tasty food ..lovely generous portion sizes...very reasonable prices and always friendly staff. ❤️
Just had the most amazing Christmas special at The Bandstand. Yes, we are regular customers, but we were not expecting such a creative festive menu - perhaps we should have, knowing the restauarant as we do. Anyway, if you want something slightly different, and superior, check out the Turkey or Vegan Stack. Exquisite. Lots more to choose from. Love this place !!
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We come to the Isle of Wight 2 or 3 times a year to stay with relatives & always make a point of visiting this place. Had lunch there today & it was excellent. I had the confit duck leg & my partner had the blade of beef. Both were perfectly cooked, beautifully presented & full of favour. Call for a coffee & cake, a sandwich or a main meal. You won’t be disappointed. Oh, & the sea views from The Bandstand’s slightly elevated position are spectacular. Highly recommended.
Visited this restaurant today to celebrate our daughter's special birthday, and we all had extremely enjoyable meals. We had the lamb, and it was wonderful. Excellent service and food, at a competitive price. We will definitely return here for a meal in the future.
Had a great Sunday lunch there, having two of the choices on the specials board. Good food, friendly staff and a terrific view over the beach and sea.
My elderly mother and I had a wonderful breakfast at the Bandstand. The breakfast was absolutely delicious, especially the home cooked beans and the bubble.The service is excellent as everyone is so attentive and polite. Great location, great view, and similar prices to anywhere else in the Isle of Wight.Terrific breakfast place, I highly recommend.Parking: Parking is across the road.
Visited in September 2022 when on holiday in Sandown. Very small restaurant and the staff were welcoming of our last minute booking. When I asked about dairy free, they were good to provide me with the allergen matrix. The food was good, if a little basic. I think some of the dishes were trying to be more than they were - this restaurant would have benefitted from picking either simple food or an elevated menu. The blend they have attempted does not work. The service, whilst at first was attentive, seemed to disappear when a large table came in half way through our meal. This was disappointing as we then spent a while trying to get the attention of the team and to order more drinks. We did not have dessert due to the wait for service. Overall, a good meal. Would rate 3.5 if I was able to. We would return, but I think the team needs to work on service and I would probably order a different dish.