What a cute little place- the ambiance and the people are welcoming and very friendly…read more I had their warm goat cheese salad with a swirl of beetroot reduction and caramelized nuts. What a surprise! I also got one of their specials - Halloumi Burger which was equally fresh and tasty. I highly recommend eating here. We did not have reservations, but the place fills up quickly since it's so close to the port Isaac harbor where most of the fishing scenes for Doc Martin are filmed.

Located yards from the port and from the fish market, you know your seafood is going to be fresh…read more I'm happy to tell you that the staff of The Mote know just how to prepare these raw materials to best bring out their flavors. They also excel at that delicate balance between doting service and just bringing food out. Being here early in the season meant we were first to be seated for dinner, but if you're going to be here during the height of the season, book ahead - like two weeks ahead. The fish and chips I ordered were the best I've ever had, with the mashy peas tasting fresher than their name deserves. The breeding on the fish was perfectly crispy, which meant the fish inside was steamed to perfection. My dining companion's white crab linguine was also a work of art. Generous chunks of crab were steeped in a rich sauce to adhere perfectly to the pasta. Fortunately, she couldn't finish the plentiful portion, so I was enlisted to help. It was a happy duty. We were recommended a local cider, which was tasty and snappy without being overly sweet. I opted for a Guinness, which, when activated with the ultrasound exciter, brought out the full flavor of the brew, as well as the rich texture. We interacted with at least four members of the waitstaff, and found them each charming in their own way. Friendly, flavorful, and fun. What more could you ask for in a dinner experience?

We both had one of their featured crab dishes for lunch. We thought the serving was very small for…read morethe price. There was a tiny salad, a crab shell filled with crab meat and four pieces of bread. We thought the white crabmeat was good but the dark crabmeat from the crab head was a bit odd tasting. The view out the restaurant was interesting for people watching. Overall, this was not a memorable lunch.

Absolutely lovely. This tiny restaurant has perfected just about everything. The seafood is tasty…read moreand fresh, the vegetables are so fresh they must have been picked today. The owners work the restaurant giving you the very best service possible. We stayed in Port Isaac nearly a week, this is without question some of the tastiest food in the region.

My partner and I dined at The Harbour one Friday evening in August and found the food to be truly…read moresuperb, although I did find the prices to be a bit outrageous for the area and the portion sizes. The restaurant is small but beautifully done, with artwork, coasters and other decor from a local shop and a seaside feel to it. The bathroom is extremely small (think of an aircraft lavatory), but I otherwise had no complaints. We sat at an intimate table in the window that offered a pleasant breeze from the open door and at the same time, a cozy nook that allowed us to speak rather than shout. I ordered a perfect caprese salad with fresh mozzarella di bufala, plenty of basil and ripe tomatoes, and a beautiful sprinkling of olive oil. The lemon sole was absolutely divine and accompanied by a delicious salsa verde. Though people rave about Fifteen in Watergate Bay, I found the quality of the food at The Harbour to be superior. It was fresh, well cooked, and truly delicious. That being said, I suppose you get what you pay for: the bill at The Harbour was also far more than the bill at Fifteen. Jason runs front of house at The Harbour, and I thought his service was excellent, although I did get the impression we might have rubbed him the wrong way when we complained about the parking situation (note: during the summer months, Port Isaac is home to Fisherman's Friends, an a cappela singing group. Thousands of people flock to the town to hear them perform Friday evenings on the beach, which means you'll probably be paying for parking a mile away from the restaurant). Nonetheless, I found him to be very attentive and polite.

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.

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.

Traveled far to come to this place, as I had read about it in a travel book. After a long drive to…read morePadstow, I was so disappointed. I don't care who your chef is, your service is awful. We waited until the exact time of our reservation, although we were quite early, and still couldn't get service. Had to send drinks back twice because it was made wrong (how do you ruin a vodka and soda?). Food was fine, but I've had better fish and chips from roadside shops. There is a great selection of other restaurants nearby. Save your time on stopping here.

Fantastic service and great food! We tried oysters, a combination plate and the sea bass for main…read moredish. I would say the seabass was a bit salty but still delicious! Sourdough bread and olives were also awesome :)

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.

Lovely gastro pub style food and drink in a cafe setting with outdoor seating right next to the…read morequayside. Fish stew, tomato / rocket salad and hake and chips were all excellent, as was the selection of locally brewed beer. Otter Brewery OPA was one of the tastiest I've had all summer. Friendly wait staff and good kids menu too. Great spot in a great location.

Arrived. Seated quickly. Waitresses seemed stressed. I ordered nachos. I saw my nachos placed u…read moreder heating lamps while my guests waited for their more complex dishes to be done. And there my nachos sat, and sat. Other dishes arrived. All three of the dishes my guests had were "wonderful" they said. My nachos arrived cold.

this review is for THE RANCH restaurant 2 oct 2021 cant…read morefind a listing for the ranch fab steak filet meal perfectly cooked great wine the starter was smoked mackeral pate mmmm gorg with a little pickle on the side was delish i loved the chips with the steak frites they are termed house red was fruity and light onion rings were good crispy brie for starter was very fresh and hot £98 starters and mains 4 drinks it was great servers were very friendly and chatty