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.

My partner and I enjoyed The Castle Restaurant in Bude so much that we went there twice during our…read moreweeklong stay in Cornwall in August 2011. We first experienced a romantic evening meal at the perfect table, overlooking the water through two French doors that opened onto a patio, then returned for Sunday lunch at the same table. The food was wonderfully prepared, particularly the soups, which I have to say were nothing short of spectacular. The true standout, however, was the fish and chips, which consisted of pollock so fresh it was caught that same morning by the chef's father in the Bude harbour. It was utterly divine. The prices are very reasonable as well. Situated inside Sir Goldsworthy Gurney's former home, The Castle Restaurant's decor is simple yet elegant. Chalkboards display the day's specials while the open kitchen gives the restaurant a cosy feel. The staff was very accommodating and polite. The manager was actually the one who honoured our request for the same table at Sunday lunch, for which we were truly thankful considering how many people the restaurant was serving that afternoon. Parking is across the street from the restaurant in a metered car park that is free after 6:00 p.m. My only complaint would be the desserts, which were good, but not great. Still, we had two very pleasant experiences at The Castle, and would highly recommend it if you are in the area.

We're so lucky that the Pier House hotel couldn't find a table for us for dinner and so we wandered…read moreto this place. It was amazing. Really. The food was outstanding, the service was spot on, and it's a great room. We really enjoyed the experience. Ribeye and filet steaks were spot on, the posh fries were wonderful and the tomato salad was fresh and super tasty. Eat here, and you'll enjoy it.

great menu very good buzz lovely loft space in the…read morerestaurant Starters were a rip off though very disappointing Veg crisps £8 Steaks were gorgeous though

My friend and I visited right and lunch time and were lucky to get a table as almost all the other…read moreopen spots were reserved. We were so happy as we are both seafood lovers. It's a small restaurant right in Padstow that does small plates that focus on seafood. To start, their cocktails were great! I wish I could remember the one I got but I added a photo of it. I think it had passion fruit in it. It was so good! My friend's favorite dish was the scallops and mine were the prawns. :) They were giant and so tasty! The oysters were good too and I definitely would order more next time. Being from a landlocked area, it was so cool to hear how fresh this seafood is! Definitely recommend stopping in if you get the chance.

This is one of the best dining experiences I've ever had…read more Prawn on the Farm is a delightful, casual-chic tent restaurant set on a farm lawn with a stellar vista over the Padstow area of Cornwall, out toward the coast where their fat, creamy oysters come from. It may sound strange to those with preconceived notions, but the place has the exact vibe of a well-done Burning Man camp, including the sense of being comfortably ensconced in the environment. The constant presence of the benign outdoors--beside the operation's hooped greenhouses--is absolutely perfect for a restaurant that prides itself on fresh, hyper-local produce, fish, and beverages. And what food! The menu is small plates...except for some larger whole-fish options. The strategy is to order 2-3 per person and share. This ensures that you are getting a cascade of delightful flavor combinations that remain surprisingly subtle despite deep character and a broad flavor palate that ranges from the mild creaminess of cannelloni beans and bacon sparkles under a small slab of baked hake, to a scallop grilled in a soup of Thai green curry. Flavors combine to gently surprise: tree ear mushrooms and fresh dill, candy-sweet cherry tomatoes and tarragon, kale with truffle oil. The combinations are so insightful and unexpected that it's often tricky to identify them, even though the dishes remain clean, simple, and pure. The extreme freshness and site-specificity of the ingredients means that quantities are limited and the dishes on offer are constantly cycling. If you see something that looks good, order quick before it changes to something new! The service is excellent, with a young, skilled and friendly staff both in the front of the house and in the open kitchen; a snafu with our order was quickly and easily resolved. Unsurprisingly, the bar offers local alcohol, including Padstow Brewery's excellent modern and traditional beers/ales, and Tarquin's interesting gins. The POTL team also has a taqueria in Padstow, and apparently the temporary tent will be replaced with a permanent structure next year. I hope they find a way to retain the current feeling of the place, because it's just perfect (even though the season is quite short). Be sure to reserve WELL in advance. Though you have no sense of packed busyness while there, this place books out during the summer season, and it would be a pity to miss out on food that tidily upends Britain traditional reputation for bad cooking.

Facing right onto the pebble beach out front, this is a charming fish shack that you can buy the…read morelocally caught fresh seafood from. But it also has a few picnic tables our front where you can sit and eat some of the local seafood fare. I went for a sensible prawn cocktail, which was delicious. Served with some fresh crispy salad and some brown bread, it rocked. My partner went for the cold platter, which in hindsight was really a sharing platter, because it was huge! He loved it, but I had to help him eat it, as we didn't want to leave any of it behind. I had a few mussels the first time in my life and they tasted great. I've not had any mussels since, for fear they wont be near as nice. If I am ever back in the area I am going to make sure we get back to Britannia Shell Fish for some yummy seafood. The guy serving us was a nice rocker dude, who chatted to my partner about the rock tee shirt he was wearing. Turned out, he had been to same rock festival that year. Oh almost forgot, their coffee was pretty good too.

This is one of my favourite restaurants in Polzeath (if not my favourite)! We went as a group of 8…read more My friend is a coeliac and the waitress notified us that most of the menu was indeed gluten free, along with the fact that one of the chefs is indeed also a coeliac! My mum is also allergic to crustaceans but there were other options for her to eat, such as chicken breasts, steak and cod. The service was prompt but it didn't feel rushed and the waitresses were all lovely and knew the food well. The food was absolutely fantastic! I had the mussels to start (photo attached) and the half split lobster as my main. Both were fresh and the sauce was delicious. My experience was fabulous and I will 100% return the next time we are in Polzeath.

Tried this restaurant on our last night in Bude.. wish we had gone sooner. We had a table full of…read morefood and drinks for 5 people for £104. Food was great, very tasty and plenty of it too. Pad Thai was one of the best I have had. Beef in black bean sauce was excellent as was the mixed seafood hotpot.

Visiting from Canada and I had heard good things about this restaurant from a couple of local…read morepeople. Myself and two companions entered the restaurant and were seated. We sat for a while and watched subsequent diners enter and be seated. To our dismay we observed repeated tables that arrived after us get drinks and place their orders. We had yet to be offered wnything. Not wanting to make a fuss we decided just to get up and leave. Can't speak to their food but the service left a lot to be desired.

An odd trend in British dining is you have to pay extra just to make yourself a meal.For…read moreexample,order a catch of the day,Gurnard,never heard of it so thought I'd try it.Then you order a side,so have a meal.Regular menu items include a side.Enough moaning.Staff were friendly and informative at this seaside restaurant right in the water.My dish was satisfying.Fish was firm and had a distinct flavor.They sell a selection of tinned fish but no clothing,hats,t shirts etc.Big menu with a lot to choose from,fish is expensive,so expect to spend a bit more than you would like.Main courses come with unlimited chips(fries)£15-£20.I can imagine this place goes bonkers in the summer and it was busy in January!

@Eating.Drinking:…read more @TheRockFishUK in Exmouth, England offers outstanding seafood at competitive prices! Featured here is the Grilled Squid Steaks, accompanied (of course) with some traditionally British Mushy Peas. * The British Seafood Coast is traditionally enjoyed along the coastline from Dorset through to Devon, with the conditions so great, that incredible seafood is produced, given our taste buds the experience of a life time! * We have more photos to share with you from our afternoon lunch, and we can't wait for you to see them! Stay tuned! * www.therockfish.co.uk/restaurants/exmouth/ * Pier Head, Exmouth, EX8 1DU, United Kingdom