we waited a long time , even though quiet. fish eventually done, not allowed drain when took out of…read morefriar, put straight on chips, very greasy ,chips had no flavour, fish nothing special, batter soggy in middle not impressed

Famous TV chef's, fish and chip shop in Padstow, Cornwall…read more  Fortunately fish and chips were on the menu and you can eat them out of a cardboard box and look at the scenery in Padstow. and across the water to Rock. At the end of the day, perhaps my expectations were too high, after all it's just fish and chips!

Great little bakery that is a longstanding tradition on the Padstow waterfront strand…read more Traditional Cornish pasties are the big draw, with apparently award-winning pastry and lovely, moist potato and meat filling enriched with a dash of clotted cream. The chicken version also has leeks, while the beef seems to contain a root vegetable, either turnip or Swede, maybe? Regardless, they are both delicious. A friend tried the lamb and mint, reporting lovely flavor, but a bit of chewiness to the sparse meat tidbits, The Chough's treacle tart is very tasty, with bright flashes of lemon zest here and there to lighten the molasses top notes and sugary richness before it becomes overwhelming. The Bakewell tart is also very nice though it uses sliced almonds instead of the more traditional almond paste, which isn't to everyone's taste. Finally, we took some of the scones home to eat with piles of jam and clotted cream, and they proved up to the task, though otherwise unremarkable as scones always are.

The Chough offers a proper and tasty pasty. A Pasty is to baked goods what the egg and banana are…read moreto their respective food groups: they come with their own carrying case. And The Chough's pasties are made of the most wonderful fillings and crust, especially the rolled bit that you grab on to whilst eating out the center bit. If you find yourself in Padstow, go on, contribute to the local economy and sink your teeth around a real bit of British culinary history. God bless the Pasty. God bless The Chough.

Delicious Cornish pasties!!! For those who have never heard of Cornish pasties, they are basically…read moreoversized empanadas or baked pies filled with beef, potatoes and onions. Personally I prefer empanadas, but Barnecutt makes pretty darn delicious pasties with variety of fillings. According to my sister, it's supposedly the best local pasty shop. I tried a few different kinds, and my favorite was beef curry! Very fattening, but hey, everyone should be allowed to pig out while on vacation! Screw diet, viva carb!!!

One thing I am eternally grateful for is that there are very few Greggs in Cornwall. This means…read morethat proper bakeries like Barnecutt's are able to survive and thrive, and we can continue to enjoy decent food when we're out shopping. Barnecutt's is a great bakery serving a variety of hot food, bread and cakes, but what I really love is the pizza. For £1.50 you can get a decent sized slice of hot pizza. There's tomato, cheese & pineapple, pepperoni and vegetarian to choose from, all delicious. The base is really thick, sauce full of flavour and they don't skimp on the cheese. I cannot fault it. My only complaint is that you can't buy full pizzas. Like a lot of their hot snacks, they are served to you in a 3 sided box for easy street-eating and then wrapped in a paper bag. The staff are friendly and everything is well made, super tasty and good value for money. A word of warning for anyone hoping to visit the Liskeard bakery: get in quick before the lunch time rush or you might miss out on the good stuff! There aren't enough bakeries like this left in the UK and we need to support those we have left!

There's a take-away stand next door, but we decided to skip the seagull attack waiting outside, and…read moreate in the bright and airy café. The place is located at the working harbor, adjacent to the National Lobster Hatchery and--authentically if not attractively--with a view of the car park rather than the bay. Rick Stein is peculiarly ubiquitous in Padstow, with shops, restaurants and even accommodations. It's all very odd and almost Disney-ish, but we figured we should see what all the fuss is about. Glad we did! The fish & chips are a distinct blast from the past, in a good way: the cod was a thick, clean white slab like I haven't seen since the 1970's and both fish and chips are cooked in flavorful beef tallow, as is traditional. While the fish is spectacular and unprecedented, the chips were undistinguished and disappointing, though apparently exactly what the world expects them to be these days...everywhere the same. I prefer the more traditional version found on the quaint pleasure boat harbor-front of the town just a hundred meters away. More modern touches included a delightful spinach and watercress salad with an Asian dressing, and Rick Stein's gin and tonic, brewed up by local Tarquin's distillery using Stein's proprietary recipe that features the unusual flavors of anise and grapefruit peel.

Great place to visit if you are a fish 'n' chip conniseur! The battered fish and chips are cooked…read moretraditionally in beef dripping - yes an instant heart attack but has to be tried. The grilled fish is done in vegetable oil. Well priced and service is good (as long as you don't try and get in the door early!) Menu is simple but effective - everything you could want! Nice setting and free car park right outside. Gift shop next door - but don't be fooled - Rick has some batter mix there for £3 - you think their must be some special ingredients in it - but alas, just flour and anticaking agents - come on Rick - bit of a joke, aye?

If you're looking for a solid restaurants in Padstow, this place is a great choice. We came here…read morefor a dinner. Staff were friendly, knew a lot about the menu, and gave great recommendations. The atmosphere is relaxed and stylish, with big old stylish windows overseeing old Padstow streets. The seafood is super fresh and cooked really well. We had grilled prawns and hummus with flatbread, full of flavour. Then we had charred octopus with mash and Almost famous wagyu burger with crispy fries. If you're in Padstow and want fresh seafood and good juicy burgers in a nice setting, this place won't disappoint. Highly recommend.

Seafood restaurant at its best This place was recommended by…read morePadstow tourist information center. And it was outstanding. Restaurant padstow was busy and had a great ambience. We shared butterflied prawns with crispy mcbites, both were superb. For mains, shared Cornish hake with black rice and Roasted haddock with potatoes and broccoli. Delicate flavours and very well matched with Cornish wine Carpe Diem. Desserts were beautiful as well, brownie sundae and burnt cheesecake were both delightful. Good value for money. Highly recommended to visit Burgers & Fish restaurant in Padstow. Next time I'll try Wagyu burger.

A great little cafe with very lovely and friendly staffs. Great food and really affordable. The…read morescones in particular were amazing and gigantic! The coffee was great too! Will certainly come back for it! Love the quant little joint!

Really good pastries. But knock out for pasties and pies. Cornish pasties with all kinds of…read morefilling. Including of course traditional. Coffees and lattes also good. Comfortable sitting space, and great location for your post Tintagel castle visit. They close at 5 (or was it 6). About 15 mins before closing everything half price. Watch out for influx of locals doing take out just before close

....a really nice place to revive yourself. Situated well on your approach to the shore…read more Re-building has been amazing achievement following the 2004 disaster...really impressive. A very good selection of light meals and assorted sweets/sundries. Prices comparable with other "eateries" in the area. Staff are charming and appear to enjoy their work. Recommended

The Harbour Light Tea Garden, is set apart from the main centre of Boscastle and adjacent to the…read moreMuseum of Witchcraft. A good range of outdoor seating, which was bustling and full up on the day we visited, courtesy of it being a glorious summer's day; the filled sandwiches and slices of cake looked very tasty, as they seemed to constantly arrive from the kitchen. We managed to get a table inside, and decided on light snack of a teacake and to sample the Tregothnan tea (Cornish tea). The peppermint tea was light and refreshing, just perfect for a hot summer's day. The kitchen inside was a hive of activity, as more and more people descended on the tea rooms. We would have liked to sample more of the menu, but sadly we had a long journey ahead of us that day, but there's always the next time we visit Boscastle!

This is a casual restaurant with tasty food, one of many Rick Stein venues in Padstow. It's within…read morea hotel, and seems pretty popular, so it's worth booking. The mackerel fritters were deliciously salty, and the grilled hake came with flavourful garlic potatoes and a tomato and onion salsa. The staff are nice, but when it's busy there can be a bit of a wait, particularly for desserts.

First time to Padstow and had some amazing meals during my 7 day stay, but sadly the chicken at St…read morePetroc's didn't live up to the reputation or compare with any of the other restaurants in the area. Staff at the restaurant were very friendly and professional but wouldn't recommend given the average quality of the food and the price.