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Fisherman’s Cottage, Shanklin

RestaurantsShanklin, ENG

4.2 out of 5 stars4.2(1,403 reviews)

Quick info

01983 863882
The Esplanade (furthest end, Shanklin PO37 6BN, United Kingdom

About Fisherman’s Cottage, Shanklin

Fisherman's Cottage is a restaurant set at the furthest end of The Esplanade in Shanklin, reachable only on foot along the shore, with views out over the beach and sea. Tables are set both inside and outside for the walk along the water. The 40-item menu runs from crispy whitebait and grilled halloumi to a spaghetti bolognese, alongside half and whole lobster, seafood pasta, and burgers on brioche buns including a swordfish burger and the Fisherman's Cottage Fish Pie. It opens daily and takes walk-ins without a phone or email booking. Orders are paid for at the point of ordering, ahead of the food arriving.

Menu & Prices

40 dishes · mains £4–24
  • Soup Of The Day£7.50
  • Mature Cheddar Cheese And Pickle£8.95
  • Fisherman's Cottage Spaghetti Bolognese£13.95
  • Crispy Whitebait£9.50
  • Onion Rings (X10)£7.50
  • Grilled Halloumi£8.50
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Reviews

4.2/5
1,403 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention seafood pasta, half lobster, beetroot salmon special and swordfish burger.

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Customer Review Summary

Halloumi burger and Fisherman's Cottage Fish Pie draw praise, alongside a swordfish burger special, with views over the beach repeatedly noted. One reviewer describes an overcooked chicken burger with a sweet, cheap-tasting brioche bun, and another details a disappointing half lobster and seafood pasta with a thin, underwhelming sauce. A dog-friendly evening stop for ales was well received.

Featured reviews

  • Isaac Lethbridge
    “An amazing pub in an absolutely stunning location! Food is delicious and I would particularly recommend the seafood options. Good selection of drinks. Cozy atmosphere and amazing views over the beach. Definitely worth visiting! …”
  • E Slo
    “We attempted to book, but no-one answered the phone. I emailed and noticed too late that i did get a response, but by that time we had arrived and attempted a walkin. We were advised that we could get a table inside. We ordered and were surpised that we were made to pay straight after ordering.....first couse arrived, tasted lovely, generous amount, but presentation/garnish lacking. My main was pricey half Lobster, I did not get what I expected and was very disappointed. (super glad I did not go for the whole lobster - I would have felt even more robbed). The other dish was seafood pasta. Tried to change the dish but was advised 'chef' had already started it. The sauce was very thin, major lack of seafood. The texture and taste of the sauce would have been better if reduced more. To compensate we ordered the beetroot salmon dish. Very salty, no beetroot or smoke flavour - underwhelmed by this 'special'. Such a shame this was our first Isle of Wight beach seafood meal. Thankfully our experience improved elsewhere later in the week.”
  • Patrick Downey
    “Stopped by with the dog for a couple of ales on a lovely evening. Was quite busy but managed to get a small table outside. Staff competent and friendly in dealing with customers quickly but bought two pints of ale so I wouldn't have to return for the second and leave dog outside. Always try to call in when visiting the isle for the ambience. Relaxed chat with customers on adjacent table who kindly looked after dog when I went to the bathroom👍”
  • Adam Parker
    “My partner and I, enjoyed a meal here on the 22nd July. This was our 3rd visit in recent years. I had the Swordfish Burger special, and my partner had the Fisherman’s Cottage Fish Pie. …”
  • Paul Bartlett
    “Both my partner and myself had a burger, a chicken burger and a halloumi burger. The chicken was dry as it was overcooked. The buns were brioche, they tasted cheap and really sweet. My partner did enjoy her halloumi though. Great views out to sea but in all honesty there are definitely better places to eat in Shanklin.”

Hours

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Good to know

  • Reservations
    Walk-in only
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating

Amenities

  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
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  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating

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