The Cockle

You're heading down Mill Lane towards the marina, and suddenly the water comes into view—proper sailing boats, not arcade games. The Cockle sits right there at Island Harbour, which already feels like you've escaped somewhere. It's the kind of spot where you can watch boats come and go while eating, and the menu takes seafood seriously without being precious about it. The locals clearly know about this place; it's got that reputation of somewhere worth the drive from Sandown or Ryde.