5 /5 Sturt Nigel (Hampshirelibrarian): First visit here and like my previous reviews first impressions count. Four tired hungry people looking for a meal on Ryde Esplanade found Long John. Attracted first by the name, then the menu cover, the meal choices and spaces available we were quickly seated ready to begin our deliberations of what to eat. The menu has a very good range of meals to choose from, including fish choices, roasts, burgers and much more. Once ordered the meals arrived very quickly and we had excellent customer service. From research it seems Long John is a popular place with locals and tourists. The good was in very good portions, well cooked and very delicious. Thank you Long John for feeding the family so well.