Eat & Shop
Local cafes, restaurants and shops — run by your hosts, not a chain.
Anerie
Cosy adults-only French bistro on Thompson Avenue serving classic Gallic dishes with stylish charm.
Bang Bang Bar & Eats
Asian-fusion share plates and cocktails — the island's liveliest dinner room.
Bani's Restaurant and Bar
Modern Greek dining in the heart of Cowes with a Mediterranean-leaning menu and bar.
Beach HQ
Beachfront spot where fresh seafood and steaks come with a view over Cowes main beach.
Chapel Lane
Hearty European and English-style dishes in a relaxed Cowes dining room.
Cowes Curry Club
Traditional Indian restaurant offering dine-in and takeaway curries in central Cowes.
Cozy Island
Thompson Avenue Vietnamese kitchen bringing fresh, herb-driven flavours to the island.
Himalayan Herbs Cafe & Restaurant
Nepalese-Indian kitchen dishing up fragrant curries and momos, with delivery around the island.
Isola di Capri
Long-running Italian institution facing the Cowes jetty, turning out pizzas from simple margherita to tiger prawn.
Kelp San Remo
Cocktail bar pairing Mexican-influenced fusion plates and tapas with drinks near the bridge.
Kristos Cafe & Taverna
Greek-style taverna overlooking the bay at Cowes, good for a long mezze-fuelled lunch.
Mello
Stylish modern cocktail bar and pizzeria giving San Remo's dining strip a contemporary edge.
Phillip Island RSL
Family-friendly club bistro that is a reliable standby for generous meals in Cowes.
Pino's Trattoria
Long-running family Italian on Thompson Ave.
Saltwater Phillip Island
Waterside cafe-bar-restaurant beside the bridge with near-270-degree views across Westernport.
The Cape Kitchen
Clifftop dining over the ocean — the special-occasion spot.
The Foreshore Bar & Restaurant
Relaxed Rhyll waterfront venue with 180-degree views across the bay from its Beach Road perch.