Lee on the Solent and Stokes Bay both make a food stop feel like part of a day out. The useful decision is which stretch of seafront you want to visit: Lee for its promenade and nearby town centre, or Stokes Bay for a broad view across the Solent. These two cafés sit on different parts of the coast, so do not treat them as the same destination when booking a table.
On The Water: the Lee seafront option
On The Water is on Marine Parade West, Lee on the Solent, PO13 9LW, opposite Osborne Road. It faces the Solent and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with menus available on its website. Breakfast is advertised daily from 9am to 11.30am, which is useful if your plan is a walk followed by a cooked start rather than an early takeaway.
For a longer visit, compare the main restaurant menu with the separate kiosk offering. The kiosk and restaurant are different services, and seasonal hours can change. Check which one you intend to use before making a special journey. See On The Water’s menus and contact details.
Bayside Cabin: breakfast or lunch at Stokes Bay
Bayside Cabin is on Stokes Bay Road, Gosport, PO12 2QT. The café and restaurant looks across the water towards the Isle of Wight, making it a natural place to pair with time on the Stokes Bay seafront. Its website has separate breakfast, lunch and evening menus, plus table booking.
The breakfast menu linked on 25 October 2026 included a large cooked breakfast at £13.95 and a vegan breakfast at £12.95. There were also eggs on sourdough, pancakes and smaller options. Treat those prices as a guide and check the latest menu before ordering. For dinner, confirm the date and service you want when booking. Check menus and book with Bayside Cabin.
If you would prefer a pub table
The Bun Penny at 36 Manor Way, Lee on the Solent, PO13 9JH, is another option when a pub meal suits the group better than a seafront café. It is inland rather than directly on the promenade. The pub describes seasonal food, a front patio and a rear garden. Dogs are welcome in the bar and garden on a lead; mention a dog when booking so that you are allocated an appropriate table.
See the Bun Penny’s menus and reservations. Our pubs and taprooms guide compares it with harbour and town centre choices.
Add the walk around the meal
At Lee, choose a promenade section that suits the weather and your party, then return towards the café or town centre. At Stokes Bay, leave time to enjoy the open waterfront before lunch. A short out and back is often easier than committing everyone to a long coastal route, particularly with small children or a strong wind.
Use our Stokes Bay family guide for the wider outing, or explore Lee on the Solent for nearby places. Check parking signs on arrival and seasonal dog restrictions before taking a dog onto the beach. If you need step free access, an accessible toilet or space for a mobility aid, ask the venue about the route to your particular table before booking.
