I couldn't imagine anything better, I think I accidentally found the best eats in Man. The menu is…read moresmall but the daily additions double the choices! This place is impeccably clean and organized! I had the 1/2 local lobster special and it was just that, Special. Outside seating available if the sun is shining.

Ok because the menu options are good and it was hard choosing, however the execution was not to our…read morepalate. 3 appetizers tapas style. We had Queenies on sourdough. A very rich creamy sauce and the bread was drenched thus there was no textural contract making it sickly. Queenies...well queenies are queenies. Malaysian fish curry soup. Red curry with some tasty fish and a couple of shrimp. Again very heavy and creamy - no bread for contrast or a few noodles. Lastly beetroot over a creamy something piped with pesto around the side. The beetroot was overpowered by the creamy stuff. Again no bread to spread it on or anything to draw contrast - a parmesan crisp might have worked. I asked for more bread or crackers to mop up all these soupy things. Half a very small slice of "artisanal" bread was brought for which they charged me a squid fifty. Its a small cafe, very nice with a great view and some great ideas but 6 hours later my tummy is still reeling from those sauces. A lime and mint drink (soda chanh ) was delicious but beware two thirds of the glass was ice leaving a few inches for liquid. Fifty Five pounds, not bad but no need to go back.

We walked around Douglas for most of the morning and looked for a place to have lunch along the…read moreway. Nothing really looked good until we saw the menu outside of Da Vinci's. We had never eaten food like this so we thought we would give it a try.I'm very glad we did. Our server was very friendly and helped us pick out the dishes she thought we would like. I chose the Spicy Chicken Chorizo and my wife got the Chicken Skewers. The bowls and portions were huge so we shared and still could barely eat it all. We ordered New Zealand cider that was really good. It was a week day so they were not crowded. We sat and enjoyed our meal, drinks and the free wifi. They are located right on the docks with a beautiful view. We'll go back when we return next year.

Da Vincis is a laid back tapas bar. The food is ok. Like any tapas place, some things are better…read morethan others. I tried most of what was on offer as we were a party of 10 which meant lots of variety. The olive bowl was ok but was a bit under seasoned and needed a bigger kick of garlic and more seasoning. Similarly the meatballs were also under seasoned and didn't taste like anything except a bit of bland tomato sauce. I also had so pork belly which was also bland and super greasy & not in a good way. I know its pork belly and is going to be fatty ( i told the chef and that was his reply) but I have made pork belly before at home and it tasted nothing like that. My pork belly was succulent and didn't sit in a pool of grease and was seasoned. The chef said people order it loads but i don't see how or why. Best avoided. I also had the chicken and spinach dish which had some sort of cream sauce running through in it. That was probably the nicest thing although again (you guessed it) under seasoned. Now for the good bits. They have Bitburger beer on tap and as far as i know are the only place on the island that does. The staff are very friendly and attentive. Its a very relaxed atmosphere. The drinks selection of vodkas, whiskies is quite basic. No grey goose or long list of fine whiskies but that's ok as they have enough to satisfy most. I will come back again and think others should give it a try if just for the atmosphere. The tapas were on the whole good for the isle of man but just not up to the standards of Spain. More spice please!

Had a fun meal at 14 North last night. Started with a great appetizer, queenies (Manx scallops)…read morewith bacon. Yes, everything with bacon is great but these were prepared perfectly, had nice complexity of flavors, and was a very ample portion. For the main, I had hake, which was a special of the day. Although I felt a preparation I had at Filbey's was the best hake ever, this was very well prepared and again perfectly. The highlight for me was the cheese platter. They offered a very interesting combination of local and European cheeses and the three I had were perfect. It was a great way to finish a fine meal.

After a short notice reservation and a day with floods around the island, meaning ingredient…read moresourcing issues, we had some excellent food and service tonight. The pork belly with red cabbage and the scallop special were fantastic!

I went to Port Erin on a beautiful day not quite sure what I would do for lunch and ended up at…read moreCosy Nook based on the reviews. I was very pleased. First, on a nice day, it is the perfect place. Literally on the beach, with views out to sea (I could see a cruise ship on the horizon) and of everyone enjoying the beach. Outdoor dining so really taking advantage of the weather. The food was also good. I decided to go hyper-Manx so had queenies with bacon and garlic as well as chips with cheese and gravy. Both were quite good, though the portion of queenies seemed small. That said, they were well cooked, flavorful and the bacon was plentiful. The salad was surprisingly good, not just lettuce/rocket, but tomato, cucumber and even strawberries. The chips with gravy and cheese was also nice. Served very hot, the chips were very crispy and the cheese plentiful. All in all, a great experience on a great day.

A real family seaside cafe. Wonderful location with spectacular views. Traditional seaside cafe…read morefood well cooked and served by friendly staff. And sunny days you can eat outside virtually on the beach. In less pleasant weather there is a cosy inside dining area which has great seaside atmosphere and there's always a sense of friendly company and great service.

One of the best, if not the best, restaurant on the island. Started with a Blue Cheese Souffle ( a…read morespecial that day) and it was great. For a main course, I went with another special, a seafood medley. It included wonderful fish, manx scallops (also perfectly cooked) and tempura lobster. The lobster was my favorite, as you could still get the full flavor of the lobster and the tempura added to it rather than just make it feel like it came from a chip shop. Very hard to do classy, AAA, fried food but they pulled it off. The wine list also a big plus, nice selection at quite reasonable prices. Service was stellar, very good pacing between courses and professional without being stuffy. Again, one of my favorite dining experiences on the island (and would be very good almost anywhere).

I've updated the name to Port Erin Chippy & Diner. Perhaps it has new owners. Same location but…read moredefinitely updated decor. Considered by many we spoke to on the IOM to be the best chippy we decided to try it. It was great and the best we have been to so far. Mushy Peas and Gravy were outstanding and the Cod delicious. There was no Haddock when we went. We arrived right on opening time 11.30am as did everyone else and the dining part was full in minutes - all adults. Lovely bright blue interior. Service is at the counter - and order came minutes later.

This place is my absolute favorite place in the whole world to have fish and chips! I dream about…read morethis place and the delicious meals I've had in the past. You can dine in or take out. There aren't a many tables inside and you'll leave smelling like the chippy bit nothing's better to me than HOT fish and chips, so I'll sacrifice and smell for the night :) You can't go wrong with the cod fish and chips, and the sausages are good too. I love the curry sauce to dip those delicious chips into, along with malt vinegar. The service has always been quick, and the price is certainly right! I can't say enough great things about this chippy, I wish we had a comparable concept here in the states.

Wanted to go for a long time but could not bring the family as you have to be 18+ since it is in…read morethe casino. Went with a couple of friends and ordered Royal Flush Banquet and was generally pleased. First it truly was a banquet, a ton of food for a very reasonable price. It started with a platter of appetizers: salt and pepper spare ribs, crispy seaweed, spring rolls, prawn toast and chicken with satay sauce. Didn't love the salt and pepper spare ribs as they were breaded and deep fried (and I think bought at Robinsons). Everything else, though, was excellent. Then there was a course of crispy aromatic duck. Really enjoyed that, but I usually really enjoy deck. For the mains, we had steak cantonese style, lemon chicken, sweet and sour pork, king prawns with broccoli and fried rice. The steak was good, not fatty or chewy, pretty good quality. I loved the chicken but it was deep fried in a very sweet lemony sauce, so not for everyone. They brought us sweet and sour chicken and then brought the pork once we pointed it out. It was typical, and actually the pork and chicken were pretty interchangeable. I am not a fan of king prawns on the island, they are tiny compared to king prawns most places. That said, they tested good and were not overly fishy. The rice was also nice. Too stuffed for the dessert but one in our party did order the ice cream but was brought banana fritters. When pointed out, they effectively dropped a scoop of ice cream on the plate. So the food plentiful and pretty good. Almost dropped them a star as they made two mistakes on the order (sweet and sour chicken instead of pork, fritters instead of ice cream) but stuff happens. You also get a 5 pound chip to play in the casino with the bill, a fun touch.

Travelling through Douglas on the Isle of Man and just wandered in - definitely a busy venue…read moreattached to the Best Western Hotel & Casino. Definitely delivers on the Chinese Restaurant experience - we had the Full House banquet (£22 pp, minimum 2 people) which consisted of duck pancakes for entree, which were authentically served with thinly sliced cucumber, shallot, steamed wraps & plum sauce. Mains were lemon chicken, prawns with broccoli in oyster sauce, sweet sour crispy beef and yang chow fried rice. Dessert was a choice of ice cream or pineapple/banana fritter. Whilst service was a bit slow (busy Friday night) the staff were courteous and helpful. I actually highly rated the yang Chow fried rice (great flavour & spirited wok aroma) and broccoli prawns which was more of a crystal glaze than thick oyster sauce bath which is what the title would imply. Sometimes simple things and simple flavours are best - broccoli was cooked aldente with just the perfect snap upon bite. Give it a go, particularly the yang chow fried rice and try the non-deep fried foods which seems to be where this restaurant shines.

Note that The Tea Junction has many more reviews than most other restaurants in Douglas. All the…read morehype is well-deserved. Charming space that takes tea seriously (but they don't take themselves too seriously - what a refreshing combination!). I don't appreciate tea as I could, but I do appreciate delightful atmosphere, good service and delicious food. This is a great example of what this Texan thinks a tea shop should be.

On a day stop on our cruise, we find ourselves exploring the Isle of Man. With a Yelp notification…read morethat we are nearby, we walk over to Tea Junction. What a jewel of a find! In one of the few places that serve a tea from a loose product, the selections here are many and the quality is obviously high. Our lunch was excellent, sandwiches, cakes, and scones. What a find, a treasure for sure.