Matt & Cat's favourite places to eat

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It's the first question everybody asks. So this is Matt & Cat's answer. These are the places M & C currently like the best out of every review they have done - over 320 at the time of writing. They are no particular order. But if it's on this list, you'd better believe it's pretty good. What's more, these are places that have been going for a while, so you can expect these venues to be reliable and consistent. Click on the names for the full review, and to add your comments - and see what others think.

There are always even better places out there that Matt & Cat come across, and the hotlist keeps changing, so keep checking to see the updates!

 

Opulent, grand hotel dining experience with some top food. Good service, superb place to stay, too!
A village pub that really knows about good food, good beer and good company. If you haven't been there recently you should give it a go - with ultra-local ingredients and an unfailingly friendly welcome this is a pub that's showing how it should be done.

This is the place to enjoy some exquisite Asian eating and charming service. Truly delicious food and surprises in every dish. The chef at this hidden gem of a restaurant seems to be obsessed with fresh ingredients. If you think that Asian food isn't healthy, then try Matt and Cat's favourite Thai which serves the most delicious light, low-fat, spicy meals.

Matt and Cat love the Quay Arts. It consistently offers healthy and wholesome food that will suit a wide range of palates - including vegetarian and gluten-free food that even Matt will eat without protest. Matt and Cat are frequent visitors and they are confident you will be too.

What, you thought M&C just did posh places and pubs? No - they like a decent burger and in this cute and fun American-style diner you get what is arguably the finest burger on the Island, plus delightful service at real café prices.

What wonderfully clever and enjoyable food, served in a smart and cheerfully nautical venue. Our overall favourite sit-down restaurant in Cowes.