Grilled salmon, steamed carrots, sauteed spinach and couscous
1 / 10

The Beach Cafe

4.6
·491k reviews·,

A charming beachside cafe offering delightful meals with breathtaking ocean views and a welcoming atmosphere.

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Best Time

Wed/Fri 18-21h

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Grilled salmon, steamed carrots, sauteed spinach and couscous

The Beach Cafe

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Must-see attractions

A charming beachside cafe offering delightful meals with breathtaking ocean views and a welcoming atmosphere.

4.6
(491k reviews)

"What a gem by the sea! Excellent views, great menu, and food tasty, fresh and plentiful. Reddit"

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Visit during off-peak hours

To avoid potential cleanliness issues, consider visiting during less busy times.

Check menu prices

Menu prices may not always be up-to-date. It's advisable to confirm before ordering.

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Quick Facts

Closed·Opens 9AM

Cuisine

Cafe

Price

Mid-range

Phone

+44 1983 719505

Address

9 Pier St, Sandown, PO36 8JR, United Kingdom

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High

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Stunning Ocean Views

Stunning Ocean Views

Dine with breathtaking ocean vistas framed by full-length windows. Perfect for a relaxing meal by the sea.

Generous Portion Sizes

Generous Portion Sizes

Enjoy hearty meals with ample portions, including praised chilli nachos that are perfect for sharing.

Vegetarian & Vegan Options

Vegetarian & Vegan Options

A diverse menu catering to various dietary needs, with specifically mentioned vegetarian burgers and vegan choices.

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You must visit this beach cafe on the sandown sea front. It is 10/10 for location and 10/10 for food 👌🏽We definitely recommend #isleofwight #fyp #zyxbca #breakfast #matcha
@jack_and_chloe
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Visit during off-peak hours

To avoid potential cleanliness issues, consider visiting during less busy times. Reddit

Check menu prices

Menu prices may not always be up-to-date. It's advisable to confirm before ordering. Reddit

Places to eat with a view on the Isle of Wight… Fins Beach Cafe in Sandown is the ultimate Summer breakfast spot here on the island 🧡 they are open all year though! As soon as we get hot weather on the island Fins is calling me to get down there 👀 If you want something super refreshing their smoothie bowls are heavenly for breakfast 💕 #isleofwight #wheretoeat #placestoeat #dinnerwithaview #alfres...
@bryonyislandgirl
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Replying to @DatColouredGirlVibeUK🇿🇦🇬🇧 Breathtaking views and scrumptious food at Fins Beach Cafe in Sandown, the Biscoff Milkshake a must try and honestly the food did not disappoint! @Visit Isle of Wight #finsbeachcafe #sandown #isleofwight #getrealwiththeryans #ryanfamily #biscoffmilkshake #visitisleofwight #mumsoftiktok @EdRyan @Kaylee Ryan
@getrealwiththeryans
707 likes • 11K views

Don't miss breakfast

The breakfast is described as delicious and is a great way to start your day. Reddit

Try the chilli nachos

Generous portion sizes, these nachos are a crowd-pleaser and perfect for sharing. Reddit

There is no better place for a Sunny breakfast than Finns beach cafe in Sandown 🧡 The food hits everytime and the seaside location is just perfect 📍Finns Beach cafe, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9JT #isleofwight #foodtok #foodie #breakfast #beachvibes #sunny #summer #sunshine #beach #seaside #uktravel #location #views #view #seaview
@bryonyislandgirl
84 likes • 4.4K views

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from all over the internet

Visit during off-peak hours

To avoid potential cleanliness issues, consider visiting during less busy times. Reddit

Check menu prices

Menu prices may not always be up-to-date. It's advisable to confirm before ordering. Reddit

Don't miss breakfast

The breakfast is described as delicious and is a great way to start your day. Reddit

Try the chilli nachos

Generous portion sizes, these nachos are a crowd-pleaser and perfect for sharing. Reddit

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

The Beach Cafe is praised for its stunning sea views, generous portions, and friendly staff, making it a popular spot for both locals and tourists. While many rave about the delicious food, particularly breakfast and nachos, some reviews mention concerns about cleanliness during busy periods and outdated menu prices. Despite these occasional drawbacks, the overall dining experience is highly recommended for its ambiance and quality. Reddit+4

"What a gem by the sea! Excellent views of sea and pier. Great menu, and food tasty, fresh and plentiful. Service with Adam was extremely efficient, friendly and professional. Fresh daffodils on the table, and they are dog friendly!"

Samantha Gould

"I recently had the pleasure of visiting this cozy little beach cafe, and it was a delightful experience! The cafe has a really nice vibe with cool decor that perfectly complements its stunning location. The splendid view of the ocean was definitely a highlight, providing a relaxing backdrop to our meal.

It's great to see that they are vegetarian friendly with vegan options, making it a perfect spot for those with dietary preferences. The staff were all friendly and courteous, adding to the overall positive atmosphere.

We tried the vegetarian burger and the avocado on toast, and both items were delicious. The ingredients were fresh, and the dishes were well-prepared. I'd highly recommend this cafe for anyone looking for a relaxed meal with a beautiful view."

Prag Jaodekar

"I had high expectations for this establishment after seeing so many glowing reviews and the current maps star rating of 4.7, however upon entering the cafè, i was almost immediately let down.

The staff were friendly and helpful, however the first thing i noticed was how dirty everything was, bearing in mind that it's a Wednesday morning at the start of February, there's not a lot going on, it's not busy and there should really be no excuse for mess, however the menus that were plastic laminated that were handed to us, had dried food and other stuff all over them, couldn't take more than a few seconds to wipe those down. The chairs were filthy with the cushions clearly not being hoovered or washed recently with lots of objects and food all over them, and no this wasn't just my table either, and so on.

So time to look at the menu, i was expecting a little bit of cost due to the decent views, however this was ludicrous, for 2 people we came out spending £40!

See photos attached for current pricing but the pricing on the menus weren't even up to date or correct! £3 for a cup of tea, £2.50 for a can of drink, £20 for a regular steak, £15 for a fish and chips, £10 for a breakfast! You may think, £10 for a breakfast is okay! Well, it would be if it were a full breakfast!

A "Full English" costing nearly £10 consisted of 1 small sausage, 2 supermarket rashers of bacon, 2 small eggs a slice of a tomato, a bit of baked beans and a toast. After asking can i change it around a little bit, the immediate answer was "no, it makes it too complicated, however you can choose one of our 'extra add-ons'" so i look at see the costs, jesus! £2 per extra sausage! I can get a pack of 8 sausages from tesco for 1.50! £2.50 for a hashbrown, £2.50 for some mushrooms and £2.50 for a single black pudding that should already have been part of the so called "full english" again, can get a pack of 6 black puddings for that price in tesco, so clearly a money grab.

After going through all of this back and forth, we settled on a fish and chips as it said freshly made in the kitchen caught from Ventnor, so i quizzed her, she then changed what she said to, she doesn't know if the fish is caught in Ventnor or not and when i asked if she could check, she nodded yes, but never did. Anyways, we ordered and what came out was hardly very fresh, or of great quality. Your classic frozen chunky chips you get from the supermarket, with a bit of frozen pees and the fish was certainly not fresh either. All of it was bland and tasteless and had to stock up on a lemon juice and ketchup combo with a load of extra salt to actually make it appetising, because even the salad that came with it, wasn't all that fresh and consisted of a few leaves, 2 extremely thin slices of cucumber and 1 leaf of lettuce. Anyway, we ate as much as we could but couldn't actually finish it because by the time we got towards the end, we were both feeling a bit off.

I asked repeatedly for a pint glass of water as i was very thirsty, and i kept getting a tiny not even half a pint glass of water so kept having to ask for constant refills, and the glasses were not too clean either. For this entire meal, we were given 1 singular little napkin and when asked for more, we were given literally 1 more each.

Now with a bad tummy, the bathroom was spacious but the light was flickering so bad that if anyone had epilepsy, they'd be in serious trouble, although they had such a huge room, they chose the smallest sink possible so i couldn't even get my regular sized hands in it properly, and to top it all off, the hand dryer sounded like an industrial shredder that wanted to eat your hands and barely actually did anything to dry them.

So by this point, it's so abundantly clear that this is purely a bare minimum, money grab of a cafè that has such amazing potential, if done right.

Finally, the choice of music was rather interesting, and not in a good way, because the genre was over 70 years old, didn't match the theme or vibe or the age of any of the customers and didn't help add to the atmosphere."

Orca

What People Like

Stunning ocean views
Generous and delicious food portions
Friendly and accommodating staff

What People Dislike

Cleanliness concerns during peak times
Outdated menu prices

Frequently Asked Questions

To avoid potential issues with cleanliness, it's recommended to visit during less busy times. Reddit

Google Review

Yes, the cafe is vegetarian-friendly and offers vegan options. Reddit

Google Review

Portion sizes are generally generous, with the chilli nachos being particularly noteworthy for their shareable size. Reddit

Google Review

Yes, the staff are accommodating to large groups, even without prior notice. Reddit

Google Review

Breakfast is highly recommended and described as delicious, perfect for starting the day. Reddit

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The cafe offers stunning views of the sea and pier, providing a relaxing backdrop to your meal. TikTokReddit

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