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The Red Duster, Cowes, Isle of Wight

The Red Duster

4.5
4.5
210 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
37 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO317RS

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
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 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 210 people are saying

The Red Duster reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

210 Reviews
  1. Kayleigh

    Hampshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Weird food combinations. Service was good, but apart from that it’s a very odd little place. Overpriced for what you are presented.

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  2. Keith

    Gloucestershire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall it was nice experience, we were lucky and had the bottom part of restaurant to ourselves. We received good service and the food was lovely.

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  3. Paul

    Berkshire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 30, 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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  4. Tania

    Dorset1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 29, 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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  5. Debra

    West Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 9, 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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  6. Nadine

    Bath2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 2, 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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  7. npayne VIP

    Gloucestershire21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 17, 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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  8. npayne VIP

    Gloucestershire21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 15, 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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  9. Pitstop

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 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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  10. JudiK

    Hampshire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 25, 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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The Red Duster is rated 4.5 stars by 210 OpenTable diners.

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37 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO317RS

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cowes
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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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