If you ever find yourself on the Isle of Wight (doesn’t matter where), you should definitely make a point to eat at The Reef in Sandown.
It was so nice we went twice! Both visits were amazing. The outside of the restaurant is very unassuming, but once you walk in you are greeted by a clean, modern oasis. Great location right along the beach in Sandown. Not too many tables which gives it a more intimate feel. Great menu selection with creative yet familiar daily specials. The chicken sandwich was the best sandwich we had on the Isle of Wight! Perfectly seasoned with a great kick to it and the chicken was juicy.
Awesome place to bring kids. They have a cool fish tank that kept her intrigued for the entire meal, along with a kids menu that doubles as an activity page. I would like to say that our daughter is a noodle sommelier, and the kids tagliatelle was one of her all time favorite pasta dishes!
The drinks were also fantastic. The Salted Caramel Espresso Martini was the highlight of our visit. Sweet, strong, and made with the local Mermaid Vodka. Absolutely perfect.We also ordered a Cranberry Spritz which was so good!
Shout out to Josh for the impeccable service. He was very welcoming and attentive, and great with our toddler. He remembered us on our second visit and even though we weren’t seated in his section, he made a point to come over and check on us. Thank you to everyone at The Reef for making this a memorable experience!
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