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The Red Duster, Cowes, Isle of Wight

The Red Duster

4.4
4.4
210 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
21:30
Booked 2 times today
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
The Red Duster re-opened in March, as always with excellent brand new menus and wines. The emphasis of this renowned restaurant is on a modern international style and provides an equal mix of fresh fish, meat, and vegetarian dishes. The Red Duster offers an a la carte evening menu and lunch dishes, which are all cooked from the best possible fresh ingredients, sourced both locally and nationally, to ensure that every meal is of the highest quality

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 12:00–14:00 Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 18:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    01983 290311
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 210 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

210 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Berkshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Long established. Great food. Very quiet on the night we went. Use it or Cowes will lose it.

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  2. Tania

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the food was amazing , Lovely place. Would recommend

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  3. Debra

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a lovely, cosy restaurant in a quirky, character building. The service was excellent, everybody in the restaurant friendly, and the food very good. We would definitely go back for the experience.

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  4. Nadine

    Bath

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is sublime. We had pea soup which sounds boring but was so tasty, liver and bacon (starter and only to be had if you have an enormous appetite), belly pork and honey and chocolate duck. There is a real quality to the ingredients and such care with preparation. We followed this up with cherry crepes which had exactly the right amount or tart and sweet, and a crème brûlée which gave the promised cold custard under a cracking sugar top. The decor does not encourage anyone to go in but you need to see beyond. There was no background music and as we were the only ones in there it felt very quiet. The loos need an update. The waiter is keen and attentive, with a good sense of humour. Ignore the decor and savour the food.

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  5. npayne

    VIP

    Gloucestershire

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    So good had to go back for the AMAZING Stilton and Marmite melt potatoes. Well worth the trip to the IoW.

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  6. npayne

    VIP

    Gloucestershire

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 15 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food, and great service. Food fresh, cooked very well, and nicely presented.

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  7. Pitstop

    London

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 27 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Must go and visit The Red Duster , cod was fabulous

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  8. JudiK

    Hampshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely meal. Great portion sizes, had no room for dessert, as had a starter Good service

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  9. BobB

    Dumfries and Galloway

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice friendly, chatty welcome and service. Menu looked good with plenty of variety but we felt the food didn't really live up to the promise. It was 'ok' but didn't really justify the overall cost of our meal out. I can see the bench seats being an issue for some.

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  10. Flossiebear

    Newcastle

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and well cooked. Staff were friendly and helpful and reasonable prices. Could have done with a few more cushions for those bench seats.

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The Red Duster is rated 4.4 stars by 210 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:30
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for The Red Duster

37 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO317RS

Additional information

  • Area
    Cowes
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 12:00–14:00 Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 18:00–22:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    High Speed Ferry
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Private Room, Wine
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