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ABOUT

RT Café Grill is a reputable restaurant and bar located at Royal Maritime House in Ryde on the Isle of Wight. It offers a modern, relaxed British and European menu inspired by the island's flavours and MBE Chef Robert Thompson’s own experiences.


Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and all day for drinks, coffee, and snacks. The restaurant has 180-degree views of the Solent, offering some of the best sunsets in the country from the private garden area and sea-view drinks terrace.

  • Bar with blue chairs, liquor bottles, wine rack, and glasses, decorated with an orange woven light fixture overhead.
  • Interior of a seaside restaurant with a large window overlooking the ocean, a white bar counter with blue chairs, and a small table with chairs near the window.
  • A spread of Mediterranean foods including grilled sardines on a white plate, sliced cured meats on another white plate, a basket of bread rolls, a bowl of green olives, a plate of cheese puffs with cream, caviar, and a cup of olive oil and balsamic vinegar on a wooden table.
  • Restaurant dining area with round tables covered in white tablecloths, each set with blue glasses and utensils in black containers. Large windows with beige curtains offer a view of the water and sky outside, with wooden chairs around the tables and a wicker chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
A plate of cooked mussels garnished with red pepper strips and green herbs, with a side of French fries in a bowl.

MENUS

A La Carte
Grill Specials
Puddings
Sunday Roasts
Breakfast
Coffee & Cake

VALENTINES AT RT CAFE GRILL

Available 12th - 14th February 2026

At RT Café Grill Valentine’s remains relaxed generous and flexible.

We will be serving our current à la carte menu alongside a selection of Valentine’s specials created especially for the occasion.

Valentine’s specials include seafood highlights premium cuts from the grill and dishes designed for sharing including a roasted tomahawk steak for two.

Desserts and after dinner drinks are available as normal to finish the evening at your own pace.

This option is perfect for guests who want great food without the formality of a set menu.

A LA CARTE MENU
SPECIALS MENU
  • A plate of grilled steak, grilled lemon half, grilled shrimp with herbs, and greens, with a fork and serrated knife on a wooden table.
  • Close-up of a fresh vegetable salad with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, herbs, and oil.
  • A glass of cocktail garnished with a dried orange slice, a dark berry, and a sprig of rosemary on a white marble table, with a gold lantern in the background.

OPENING HOURS

September-May

Thursday - Saturday
Breakfast 9:00am - 10:30am
Lunch 12pm - 5:00pm
Dinner 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Open 9am - 10pm for drinks and bar snacks

Sunday
Breakfast 9:00am - 10:30am
Lunch 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Open 9am - 4pm for drinks and bar snacks

June 2nd-September 6th

Tuesday - Sunday
Breakfast 9:00am - 10:30am
Lunch 12pm - 5:00pm
Dinner 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Open 9am - 10pm for drinks and bar snacks

RESERVATIONS

Reservations open and available here

For general enquiries and reservations for 8 people or more, please enquire here

Long private dining table set with wine bottles, empty glasses, and placed napkins, decorated with a large hanging floral arrangement with green leaves and white flowers.

PRIVATE DINING

After a fantastic first year, we are thrilled to introduce The Cellar - our brand-new dining space featuring two intimate private dining rooms, each with a view into a stunning wine cellar. Perfect for celebrations with friends and family, private meetings, and special events

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An assortment of appetizers on a wooden table, including sliced salami on a plate, cured fish, green olives, a loaf of bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, mini pancakes with caviar and cream, all on branded plates labeled RTCafé Grill.
Surf and turf dish with steak, grilled prawn, lemon slice, and greens on a branded "RT Café Grill" plate, with knife and fork.
Plate of marinated anchovies with herbs and oil on a decorative plate, two wooden skewers.
Bartender pouring drinks at a well-stocked bar with blue velvet stools and illuminated counter.
A cocktail with mint leaves in a glass on a table with a gold lantern.
Modern dining room with dark blue walls, wicker lampshades, wooden tables, blue velvet chairs, and abstract paintings.