One of the best meals out I have had in a long time........mozzarella, tomatoes and balsamic…read morevinegar, cod fillet with mussels - not too fiddly, and a zingy lemon tart. Perfect presentation. Relaxed and cosy, attentive staff. I plan to eat my way through the menu....it's not just seafood by the way.

So very glad that my date brought me here! While it is a very intimate... and cozy restaurant, we…read morehad dinner with friends. Although, guys... if you happen to be on a date in Swansea and want some place to take your date, stop in here because she'll be impressed. While they are known for their seafood, if you are not a fan of seafood there are options for you as well! We were late for our reservation, but they still sat us. Not only were we there in a group, but there were couples, and even a few families, so it appears as though it is popular with a wide range of people. I shared a starter with my date... it was scallops with a side of laverbread. It was the first time I had laverbread and unfortunately I just didn't like it, but my date really seemed to enjoy it. The scallops were wonderful! Don't think I've ever had scallops so fresh. I ordered the salmon with a nicoise salad. The salmon was just done wonderfully... not overcooked at all. The nicoise salad... garnish... whatever it was, I was not as impressed with it. I did have the sauteed potatoes, which were wonderful as well! My date had the scallops, sea bass, and seafood parcel. I tasted the sea bass and it was even better than my salmon! For dessert, we had the trio of bread pudding, apple pie, and creme brulee... Skip the trio and go for the bread pudding. Out of the three it was the best and I had wished I had just ordered the bread pudding! The staff were very attentive and very patient with us... there was quite a bit of wine and bubbly flowing, so you can imagine that our table may have been a handful for them, but they handled it very well! I really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere (no, not just because of the wine and champagne...) and hope to go back and try some of the other dishes... and of course have more of that bread pudding!

We visited Castellamare after spending a over half of our day in the car exploring the southern…read moreparts of Wales. We were beyond pleased that this restaurant popped up on our map and that there was about an hour before closing. The restaurant location is beautiful and overlooks Bracelet Bay which on this occassion was lit up by a bright full moon. We dined on: - Pasta Bolognese - Luciana Pizza - Pepperoni Passione Everything was tasty and filling. We ordered a chocolate brownie to go. Yes -- our Welsh friends cringed slightly when we did that. The food was even delicious the next day. We even made a mental note that we want to come back at a different time of day and eat there again. Not being from the area, we found everything to be reasonably priced for a pretty Italian restaurant. It was the perfect way to end a meal with new and old friends. If you are in the area, definitely check it out.

Excellent lunch in great location. Two course menu for £12.95. A la carte menu also which was very…read moreextensive. 3 of us had the delicious pea & fish cakes with dill and a pesto sauce mmmmm my second course was grilled chicken with mushroom bacon cream sauce. Very tasty although a little salty for me but everyone else said theirs was fine. Huge portion of vegetable risotto. Very personable and efficient staff

You can just feel the ghosts of pirates in this seaside tavern. With its nooks and crannies, it's…read morejust perfect for an illicit rendevouz and talks of treasure over a glass of brandy and the crackling fire. This has got to be one of the oldest pubs in South Wales, it's medieval and dates from 1380. This is one of those places that reminds you how small we used to be - I'm only 5ft 7 and I stoop through the worn wooden doors. I havn't eaten here, but there is also a well respected restaurant upstairs offering a good selection of seafood dishes. Dishes include: Brixham Crab Cake with baby leaves and lemon butter sauce (£5.25); Plaice Goujons with paprika and a sweet red pepper tartar sauce (£4.95); Roasted Fillet of Hake with a chorizo and roasted red pepper risotto ith tomato, garlic and orange sauce for £13.95 For the vegetarians on the day I visited there was: Tomato Fondue, Wild Mushroom and Aubergine Bake, finished with garlic crumb and poached egg (£4.95) and Rosemary and Truffle Arancini Risotto with a tomato, red onion and spring onion salsa ( £4.95). The restaurant opening times are Monday to Saturday from 7pm to 9.30pm. They also offer bar meals between 12 and 2 pm Mondays to Saturdays and evening meals Monday to Friday from 6 to 8 pm.

One of my favorite pubs when I come home to Wales. I've been coming here for 40+ years. Great…read morebeers, lovely staff, exceedingly good food on a great menu, and a building that should last another half millennium plus. And a beautiful spot for a picture that will include a thatched roof and hanging baskets.

A friendly pub atmosphere with fine dining quality food IMHO. There are many good fish & chip…read moreshops in New Quay but if you want a good full meal, come here. I think the first review was already spot on but I'd just like to give mine for further support of this great restaurant. Apparently it's quite a well known one as our lovely B&B hosts in Llandovery had recommended we come here after seeing the dolphins and we are happy to have followed his advice. The menu isn't huge but the selling point here is fresh seafood and prepared to honour their natural taste. My scampi loving boyfriend ordered the scampi meal and I had the very fresh (caught the same morning we were told but not the one we saw on our dolphin boating trip) New Quay European Lobster linguine and it was incredibly satisfactory. The lobster meat was sweet, bursting with lobster flavour and it was the perfect pasta dish and spicy even - a slight surprise given that my boyfriend told me that we would not find good food in Wales. I could have easily had a second serving of that tasty dish. Scampi was very good but Lobster and in Summer, Mackerel are the seafood choices to go for. On a gloomy rainy day, the delicious food can be enjoyed in their cozy and beautiful pub or on a sunny glorious day, if you're early enough, you can have your meal while overlooking the bay of New Quay which is a treat. At sunset it could easily be very romantic and for a very reasonable price.

This restaurant needs a review. My wife and I dined here on June 15 and enjoyed ourselves…read moreimmensely. The restaurant is charming and has an outside seating area which is overlooking the Bay - very romantic. The food is outstanding - I had a delicious Cod and the service is pleasant and personal. Strongly recommend dead for the food and atmosphere in a pleasant setting.

Quick little stop to end a wonderful day at the beach. Food…read morewas resolute and tasty. The staff was friendly and the prices are up to par with a standard restaurant at a touristy place, but better. The view was awesome and romantic - take a hint boys.

Probably the worst meal we had while in England. We both had the Sunday roast meal- mine chicken…read moreand my sister had the beef. The beef was tough and the checking was just ok. The sides all thastwd the same.

How many ways can I say YUM?…read more I first experienced the wonder that is the Plantaganet one Christmas, when the the pivotal three couples in our group of 'kids' munched a glorious meal here. It was amazing. Salmon that melted in the mouth, steaks as soft as butter... Incredible. As a result we've been back countless times since and booked the entire place out for last New Year's Day, something which shall doubtless be happening this year too. If you can catch it in winter, do have some of the delicious mulled wine they serve at the bar. The bar itself is gorgeously decked out in wooden furnishings with lush little wicker cushioned seats and quirky features. The staff are super attentive and the proprietor is something of a character. But the real stars are the dishes themselves. This place does fantastic mussels (fish and shellfish are a bit of a speciality here), the meat is cooked to perfection and the sides they provide you with are insanely tasty. Oh and you must have the bread to pick at for the start of your meal, baked fresh and full of olives and sundried tomatoes. It's a rabbit warren of a place with winding stairs, and it's family friendly and harbours tons of charm and character. I can never wait to come back here whenever I leave Wales. Do try it!

Agree with the previous comment 100%, and after eating / suffering here once, we won't be going…read moreback either. This restuarant ( and its staff ) seem to think they / it are something special, when in fact, its just an overpriced Bisto, serving mediocre food, and charging top prices for nothing special. About 4 people in there when we went on a Friday night, and I can easily see why too.....

The unique fishmonger-cum-restaurant on Whiteladies Road is the best fish restaurant I've ever…read moreeaten in. Initially put off by the expensive Clifton price tag, I now can't believe I've stayed away for so long. (Or at least not noticed that they do a lunchtime offer!) At Rockfish they are serious about fresh fish cooked to perfection. When I opted for the lunchtime special we picked two courses for £15 which were absolutely delicious. (My favourite being their house special of grilled seabass). If you have any questions about any of the dishes, the helpful waiters will be happy to answer your questions as they are very knowledgeable about the produce on sale here. Can't wait to go back!

This business is a fishmonger and restaurant in one, specialising in the best quality seafood…read moregoing, and locally sourced too. The Rockfish is suited for those with a few bob to spend, who appreciate quality food for good money. The restaurant menu changes every day, depending on what was caught the day before; you select the fish of your choice and a seperate side along with recommended accompanying wines and other drinks. If you're feeling a little strapped for cash, come before seven for the set menu (£15 for two courses, £20 for three), which is really good value for what's on offer. Also don't forget to visit the shop, which sells the freshest fish around. What a treat!

It has been just over a year since we celebrated my birthday at this amazing restaurant. Local,…read moreperfectly presented, enough of each course to enjoy the creative genius of the chef, Hywel Griffith. It's better than the French Laundry in Napa for half the price. The location is remote but worth the trip. Just the laverbread bread alone made the meal perfect. And no foam, smoke, or tricks. The best restaurant in Wales. And the chef is in the kitchen.

You'd be tempted to think that beachside restaurants rely on their views, after all, the attraction…read moreinitially must be in the location. We were recommended this place by a very accomplished and successful chef, so it was never the view we were going for. Not that it's not a bonus of course - I mean, who doesn't want to sit and look out at a beautiful Welsh beach (and they do have some of the best in the world) when eating with friends and family? But in the evenings, it's just the sound of the waves and the food. So the food is really where it's at, as the Beach House has clearly built its superb reputation on that, not just its wonderful location. Such imagination here too. The amuse bouche was a little contrived and somehow didn't work for me, but I was still glowing from a superb Marmalade Martini so I let that one go. Starters of Oxtail ravioli and fresh mackerel were wonderful, delicate and incredibly fresh. Main courses of lamb and pork belly were beautifully presented and perfectly sized. The children's menu lacks imagination and doesn't reflect well on such an accomplished kitchen; but I suppose they are playing it safe so you have to forgive them for that. I made room for a Peach melba because the last time I had one it was probably shop bought back in the seventies, so I wanted to see what it was really meant to taste like. I can conclude that it was the perfect end to a very lovely meal. I'd love to have met the chef behind this place, Hywell Griffith - but after a Marmalade Martini and delicious bottle of Le Orme Barbera, I thought it best to pay my 'compliments to the chef' through his excellent and very chic manageress. Their website states: "We want all our guests to be happy" Well I think they've nailed that one. And that was without the view.

We didn't expect a beach restaurant with that view and location to be very special when it comes…read moreabout food. But it definitely was. Besides some fast food options they serve really well made seafood. We had the shrimp (with cheese fries) and a pot of mussels. Both cooked to perfection, fresh and nicely spiced (and not over-spiced). Staff was friendly, food arrived fast - despite the place being packed. Our English Bulldog was welcome in the outside area. Great food, fair prices. Fantastic location. What else you need. A really good place to grab a bit, a beer - before or after visiting the beach.

We had been to Life's a Beach two summers previous. I had Halibut for the first time and I like it,…read morebut that was about as much as I could remember. This time round we were placed a table at the centre of the dining room and I had a fine view of the kitchen and the staff, as they dedicatedly went about their business. My partner had a view of the bay out front. For starters I went for the Beef Carpaccio with Watercress, White Truffle Oil & Reggiano Parmesan and my partner the Seared Fowey Scallops with Crispy Belly Pork, Celeriac Puree & Caper Sauce. The Carpaccio was very tasty and I got plenty of it. I cleared my plate of it all and its accompaniments. My partners enjoyed his Scallops with Pork Belly. For the mains I opted for the Risotto of Summer with Parmesan Crisps and my partner the L.A.B. Tiger Prawn & Spiced Monkfish Curry. I loved the risotto, it was full of crunchy green vegetables and the risotto was a lovely creamy consistency. I would recommend it. My partner really enjoyed his curry and thought it was top notch for a restaurant that wasn't a curry house. We ordered the San Antonio Pinot Grigio, which was a grand wine to go with our meal. It was £12.50 For dessert we both ordered the Chocolate Fondant. It came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and chocolate ganache truffle. The fondant was fine, nothing to write home about and we both have had much better. The ice cream went with it perfectly though. However the ganache was too much with the fondant. It was just too much chocolate and cocoa for one dessert. The staff amused me. They appeared to be all young hip surfer types working for the summer in the ideal location for their outdoor pursuits. Our waitress was very charming and helpful, as all the staff appeared to be. It was a pleasant night and we will be back, if we are in the area again.