Father’s Day is just around the corner and if you want to treat dad to a slap-up meal without the hassle, perhaps try one of these top-rated steakhouses.
As with all such occasions, tables can get booked up pretty quickly so it’s worth planning ahead to make sure you secure your seats for June 19.
You also want to make sure where you are heading is actually going to be a treat, so we’ve turned to Tripadvisor to find the restaurants with the best reviews.
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Best Isle of Wight steakhouses according to Tripadvisor
Alamo Bar & Grill
Where: 5-6 Esplanade, Ryde PO33 2DY
Rating: 4.5/5
Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 392
What the diners say: "Unbelievably tasty, friendly and helpful staff great value for massive portion sizes! No.1 for us. I had the Jesse James - 10 Oz steak sweet chilli chicken and three breaded prawns - kids meals plentiful. Just fantastic."
On the Rocks
Where: Bridge Road, Yarmouth PO41 0PJ
Rating: 4.5/5
Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 529
What the diners say: "We booked here to celebrate a family birthday.
"The food was simple but stunning. We had a sharing surf and turf for two and a ribeye for one. The meat and seafood were all excellent quality. The fries were perfectly crisp and the salad was so lovely we had three!
"Sarah our server was really personable. We would definitely recommend. Cooking on the volcanic stone meant we all had our food exactly as we wanted it. Thank you for a lovely evening."
The Cow
Where: Newport Road Tapnell Farm, Yarmouth PO41 0YJ
Rating: 4.5/5
Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 448
What the diners say: "By far and away the best steaks on the Island. Locally sourced and perfectly cooked/seasoned with great attention to the sides and garnishes too.
"Good value wine list, the rioja went perfectly with the sharing tomahawk.
"Great kids options and a lovely and welcoming team. Highly recommended!"
The Chequers Inn
Where: 1 Niton Road, Rookley PO38 3NZ
Rating: 4/5
Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 397
What the diners say: "We visited as a large family group on a late Sunday afternoon. Most of us had the carvery which went down very well. A good choice of meats and vegetables.
"Service was very friendly and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone in the area."
The Vine Inn
Where: Avenue Road, Freshwater PO40 9UP
Rating: 4/5
Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 123
What the diners say: "We stayed at Golden Hill Fort and were able to take a nice stroll to this excellent pub.
"Six of us ate here last Saturday. The food was excellent and is all homemade, modest prices and generous portions. Pie, curry, burger top class. Also you must try the beef chilli nachos - they are scrummy.
"Front of house is excellent also. The mother and daughter who run this place have really got it sorted - congratulations to them."
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