Stopped here for a drink while walking the coast. Perfect location. Very friendly people. Good service and at 3pm on a January afternoon still seated outside in full sunshine. Perfect end to a lovely day. Will call in again to explore the menu!
Kim A
Had another lovely lunch in this very special spot. Food is always good and cooked to order. Staff are super friendly and always seem so pleased to see you. There can't be many locations to beat this little gem. Menu is changed periodically so always something new to sample (they even make their own pesto!) Breakfasts are great as are sandwiches and seafood dishes. Nothing not to like at this special spot whether it's food or just a drink you're after. We are so lucky to have this jewel on our doorstep ? Thank you Beach Shack, keep up the good work!
Chris J
Witness to a very rude customer! In reply to the customer who posted a very negative post on TripAdvisor 25 November. We visit the sea shack at Sandown most weeks and have found the crew very friendly and. the food tasty. As for portion size my wife and I share the winter warmer. (soup, toastie and a portion of chips) more than enough for the two older people. We were present during his visit and witnessed a man who was rude to everyone including his wife. Long live the sea shack
Dave M
Excellent beach side bar / restaurant. Right on the seafront, indoor and outdoor seating available. Good range of options on the menu, not just the standard bar food. Clearly a great effort to create a modern imaginative menu, speciality is fish but plenty of other options. Dog friendly, Betty loves the doggie ice cream! Plus wine, beer and cocktails.
oceanaddict69
Where to start with this lunchtime disaster….ordered two “bowls”of soup with toastie and chips …well tried too…young lad struggled to understand order (all it was was one without chips? - order fears were realised when wrong flavour soup came out meaning one of us had to eat on their own while the other waited …..but that wasn’t the worst of it by far ….the “bowl” of soup was in fact no bigger than a thimble (and lukewarm) - it genuinely was so small that a standard size tablespoon barely fit in it and after 3-4 mouthfuls was gone…it was I/2 a cheese toastie at best and a small pot of fries all for the bargain price of £13 each!!!! I calmly spoke to the very young waitress and explained my disappointment- she then said she would speak to the owner - she never returned!? So I went inside to see if they were going to speak to me and she said I spoke with him but clearly he decided that customer satisfaction wasn’t important and didn’t feel the need to come and see me ??? The manager/owner said I was rude to his staff??? There is a difference between rudeness and a genuine complaint of service/food - he was very defensive and when I tried to put my point across about the size of portions versus price he said”you pay to sit here with this view!!” Sorry I thought I’d gone there to eat not hire a deck chair ….given how quite the place was compared to other venues nearly should have been a warning ….we came away hungry ,upset and nearly £30 l worse off ….so in summary….OVERPRICED * TINY PORTIONS * INCOMPETENT STAFF & RUDE DEFENSIVE OWNER …nice view though and that was what I was paying for apparently!!!!
klaudia lucas
Delicious strawberry mojito ?on Sunday.Today we came back to try the Fish & chips. Comes in small or regular £9/£13, we had a small portion each which was perfect for lunch. Fish so soft & batter really light, no greasy after taste ?best fish & chips I had in a long time.Meal 10/10Service 10/10Right on sea front 10/10Definitely coming back for brunch before we head to ferry on Saturday
Leanne Peacock
We stop here often for drinks by the beach, always very friendly, quick efficient staff, beautiful views always clean and tidy, a favourite place for couples, friends, even family-friendly being by the
G B
Lovely little cafe right on the beach, only stopped for a coffee break but the breakfasts looked lovely and there was plenty of choice.
Lisa Clarke
What a gem!! Absolutely fantastic seafood, so fresh! If we were staying long enough, I'd go back and try the whole menu!! Excellent service, really quick and friendly. Lots of choices on the menu and all of the dishes sound amazing!!!
Paul Stott
Lovely sitting in the sun chilling with a lively cup of coffee food selection is amazingVegetarian options: Lots
It was an excellent experience, and the food was delicious it came very quickly, and the workers were absolutely delightfulKid-friendliness: Very kid friendly environment
373juliek
Lovely bar and cafe right on the beach. Friendly, helpful staff that serve you. We sat upstairs and were rewarded with a view of the bay. This place does amazing cocktails and the food is excellent especially the grazing meals where there is plenty to share and they are excellent value.
Jess Buttigieg
Easy spot to stop on the beach front for a mid-cycle snack! Delicious brekky bagel + added hash brown. Would recommend! Very friendly staff too!
Michelle Thorne
Lovely place to sit and watch the waves on the beach. Staff lovely and food wonderful. Haven't been here for 9 years on a previous holiday. Still as lovely.
Trevor M
We ordered the seafood platter as we all love sea food. We were very dissapointed when it arrived as it was a plate of chips with a large quantity of white bait over the chips, topped of with two small bits of squid, one calamari ring, one prawn in batter and a hand full of salad, not what was expected, would not go there again.
Stopped here for a drink while walking the coast. Perfect location. Very friendly people. Good service and at 3pm on a January afternoon still seated outside in full sunshine. Perfect end to a lovely day. Will call in again to explore the menu!
Had another lovely lunch in this very special spot. Food is always good and cooked to order. Staff are super friendly and always seem so pleased to see you. There can't be many locations to beat this little gem. Menu is changed periodically so always something new to sample (they even make their own pesto!) Breakfasts are great as are sandwiches and seafood dishes. Nothing not to like at this special spot whether it's food or just a drink you're after. We are so lucky to have this jewel on our doorstep ? Thank you Beach Shack, keep up the good work!
Witness to a very rude customer! In reply to the customer who posted a very negative post on TripAdvisor 25 November. We visit the sea shack at Sandown most weeks and have found the crew very friendly and. the food tasty. As for portion size my wife and I share the winter warmer. (soup, toastie and a portion of chips) more than enough for the two older people. We were present during his visit and witnessed a man who was rude to everyone including his wife. Long live the sea shack
Excellent beach side bar / restaurant. Right on the seafront, indoor and outdoor seating available. Good range of options on the menu, not just the standard bar food. Clearly a great effort to create a modern imaginative menu, speciality is fish but plenty of other options. Dog friendly, Betty loves the doggie ice cream! Plus wine, beer and cocktails.
Where to start with this lunchtime disaster….ordered two “bowls”of soup with toastie and chips …well tried too…young lad struggled to understand order (all it was was one without chips? - order fears were realised when wrong flavour soup came out meaning one of us had to eat on their own while the other waited …..but that wasn’t the worst of it by far ….the “bowl” of soup was in fact no bigger than a thimble (and lukewarm) - it genuinely was so small that a standard size tablespoon barely fit in it and after 3-4 mouthfuls was gone…it was I/2 a cheese toastie at best and a small pot of fries all for the bargain price of £13 each!!!! I calmly spoke to the very young waitress and explained my disappointment- she then said she would speak to the owner - she never returned!? So I went inside to see if they were going to speak to me and she said I spoke with him but clearly he decided that customer satisfaction wasn’t important and didn’t feel the need to come and see me ??? The manager/owner said I was rude to his staff??? There is a difference between rudeness and a genuine complaint of service/food - he was very defensive and when I tried to put my point across about the size of portions versus price he said”you pay to sit here with this view!!” Sorry I thought I’d gone there to eat not hire a deck chair ….given how quite the place was compared to other venues nearly should have been a warning ….we came away hungry ,upset and nearly £30 l worse off ….so in summary….OVERPRICED * TINY PORTIONS * INCOMPETENT STAFF & RUDE DEFENSIVE OWNER …nice view though and that was what I was paying for apparently!!!!
Delicious strawberry mojito ?on Sunday.Today we came back to try the Fish & chips. Comes in small or regular £9/£13, we had a small portion each which was perfect for lunch. Fish so soft & batter really light, no greasy after taste ?best fish & chips I had in a long time.Meal 10/10Service 10/10Right on sea front 10/10Definitely coming back for brunch before we head to ferry on Saturday
We stop here often for drinks by the beach, always very friendly, quick efficient staff, beautiful views always clean and tidy, a favourite place for couples, friends, even family-friendly being by the
Lovely little cafe right on the beach, only stopped for a coffee break but the breakfasts looked lovely and there was plenty of choice.
What a gem!! Absolutely fantastic seafood, so fresh! If we were staying long enough, I'd go back and try the whole menu!! Excellent service, really quick and friendly. Lots of choices on the menu and all of the dishes sound amazing!!!
Lovely sitting in the sun chilling with a lively cup of coffee food selection is amazingVegetarian options: Lots
Restaurantji Recommends
It was an excellent experience, and the food was delicious it came very quickly, and the workers were absolutely delightfulKid-friendliness: Very kid friendly environment
Lovely bar and cafe right on the beach. Friendly, helpful staff that serve you. We sat upstairs and were rewarded with a view of the bay. This place does amazing cocktails and the food is excellent especially the grazing meals where there is plenty to share and they are excellent value.
Easy spot to stop on the beach front for a mid-cycle snack! Delicious brekky bagel + added hash brown. Would recommend! Very friendly staff too!
Lovely place to sit and watch the waves on the beach. Staff lovely and food wonderful. Haven't been here for 9 years on a previous holiday. Still as lovely.
We ordered the seafood platter as we all love sea food. We were very dissapointed when it arrived as it was a plate of chips with a large quantity of white bait over the chips, topped of with two small bits of squid, one calamari ring, one prawn in batter and a hand full of salad, not what was expected, would not go there again.