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Travellers' Choice2023
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About
The Duck is a modern, British Restaurant on the Isle of Wight, specialising in using locally sourced produce. We serve contemporary dishes with a twist at lunch and dinner. We also have The Emporium upstairs where we sell the best product from The Isle of Wight.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
European, British, Healthy
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed yesterday via mobile

What a place this is! I booked for a family birthday for 16 people. The service from the first phone call to when we left was exemplary, Helen and her team are extremely professional and nothing at all is too much trouble. And the food…....well…. I think we were all pretty much speechless. It’s absolutely superb. Everything and I mean everything, we all said the same… was cooked to perfection and clearly freshly prepared. My vegetables with the turkey roast tasted fantastic, and not bland like so many other roasts you can have. It was all simply excellent. Some of us travelled from the mainland and I for one said I reckon it’s worth going to the Island for an evening just to have dinner here at the Duck. It’s one of those rare finds with wonderful food and service to match. Cannot wait to eat there again.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 2 days ago

Fantastic options for gluten free ! Had the Turkey dinner could have all the sides that came with it ! Nothing was too much trouble for the staff service was excellent. Will definitely come back in the future !

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 6 days ago

Amazing service and food, party of 15 and all meals were out together and waitresses were super helpful, Food was delicious.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 6 days ago

Very welcoming, a relaxed atmosphere and beautifully cooked meals. What more could you ask for. We will be booking again soon!

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

I visited this restaurant for lunch on this occasion but have been for dinner before too. We received a warm welcome and were quickly able to order some wine (a fabulous bottle of Gruner) We managed to squeeze in starters, mains and a dessert and...then needed a very long walk! We chose off both the specials and the main menu and felt both offered an excellent variety with some slightly more unusual options, I absolutely love the scallops and the slow cooked duck leg and I was very pleased to find a dessert menu that offered more than just a chocolate brownie. (My partner loved his meal too, although he opted for cheese opposed to a sweet dessert) We finished with a flat white espresso martini which was fabulous, we can't wait to come back to try the Sunday Roast and the Christmas Menu!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Relaxing atmosphere with welcoming and accommodating staff. Very friendly and polite management and top tier dining. The menu was unique, imaginative and tasted delicious. Also the best espresso martini I’ve ever tasted. Would dine again and already looking to book for my next trip.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Absolutely fantastic food, amazing drinks (the best Espresso Martini I’ve ever had), and phenomenal service from the manager, Helen. The restaurant is beautifully decorated for Christmas, and the tables are perfectly spaced, meaning that even though it was a busy Saturday, everybody had their own...space. Cannot wait to go back and try more of the festive menu!More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

We booked the lunchtime Christmas dinner, we were required to pick our menu in advance . During our entire time at the restaurant only three tables were in use, in total 8 diners in the restaurant. Unfortunately it was such a disappointing experience, we were...served burnt roast potato’s as well as burnt pigs in blankets. The ice cream had ice crystals in it. The parfait was underwhelming. To be honest no atmosphere at all for the start of their Christmas luncheons, maybe the usual chef was not on duty today.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

We have eaten here many times before and always had a good experience but unfortunately this time some of the food combinations and flavours were not to our taste. For example: cheese with the duck dish, fishcakes were unpleasant and there seemed to be unnecessary...additions to the fish dish. The soup was much too hot as it was served in stainless steel pots and could not be eaten until cold water was added. It would have been better in a proper soup dish so it could cool naturally. However, we would still recommend and eat at the Duck again as this is the 1st time we have been disappointed.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Had a lovely time. Food was excellent as was the service. This restaurant sets the standard for the island. Thank you to everyone at the Duck.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Amazing meal!! As expected from Charlie, his passion for food really shows. Service and atmosphere at The Duck complements the fabulous food.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

The food was excellent and the service exemplary. We will certainly return on our next visit to Isle Of Wight

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Returned to this splendid restaurant after a long spell, we are now kicking ourselves what a fantastic place, comfortable, great menu choice, staff were fab and just a relaxed atmosphere we both loved the Duck, great value and made to feel special. Thank you

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

This was our first visit and we were truly blown away with the Service the Sunday Lunch Menu and the Value for money - It is a MUST when visiting the Island

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Six friends came to lunch. Six friends were fed amazing food. Six friends left happy. Always a pleasure to eat at The Duck; never hurried, questions always answered, tastebuds left tingling and tummies full. Tip: vegetarian or not, I highly recommend the vegan meatballs -...wish I could cook like that!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Denis K
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Response from joe m | Reviewed this property |
Sorry I was a customer of The Duck and not the owner and do not know the answer to your question. I suggest you contact the restaurant direct.
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Response from DJKipping | Reviewed this property |
The meal selections on the menu are great for children too 😁
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Response from 360mariod | Reviewed this property |
The Duck used to allow dogs in the restaurant but unfortunately some dogs were far from well behaved, disturbing the customers, so they've had to change their policy. Now only ability dogs are allowed.
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The Duck is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 5