What a cute little place- the ambiance and the people are welcoming and very friendly. 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. read more

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Located yards from the port and from the fish market, you know your seafood is going to be fresh. 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? read more

The Mote - A little history... - Chinese Near Me - Port Isaac, CON

Popped in here the other night for dinner. What a surprise! I was expecting good food, but this was beyond good! We had the Prawn Trio, and Mackerel for starters (both devoured!) then Fish & Chips, Mussels and Hake Steak for dinner. All were wonderful! Very fresh, cooked to perfection and delicious. I also had one of the local ciders - delish! Being from Washington state, we have no shortage of great beer and cider and this one ranked up there. Then, came the pudding... we got a sticky toffee pudding (one of the best I'd had in England) and a plate of local cheeses which were wonderful. I highly recommend stopping in here if you are in the area. It is well worth the hike back up the hill to burn off all those calories! read more

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Ahh...how disappointed I am to discover that I am not the first to praise The Mote on yelp! We spent a lovely evening at this restaurant in August of 2011. We meandered along the hilly roads stopping at each of the handful of restaurants to take a look at the menus. The Mote appeared to have the best choices and the warmest, and most inviting look to it. Service was excellent. It seemed that rather than having one server assigned to our table everyone who passed us checked to see how we were doing. It appeared to be a real team effort on the part of the staff to make sure that their guests were pleased. I had the lobster and my boyfriend had the haike. Both were delicious and fresh. Desert was equally good. After dinner there was some room on the patio (there's only two tables out there), so we were moved at our request to these tables to have our coffee and enjoy the sound of the gentle waves. The place was packed. I suggest you make reservations. It was a very romantic setting--great for couples. I'd agree with the previous reviewer that it is not a place that would be great for kids. read more

The Mote - Desserts at The Mote - Chinese Near Me - Port Isaac, CON

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We visited The Mote in May 2010. If you find yourself in Port Isaac, i'll assume you're familiar with the popular television show 'Doc Martin', and this is a defining factor in your decision to visit. Although Port Isaac has always been a popular tourist destination, the village has experienced huge growth, especially in the summer months, due to the success of the program. http://www.portwenn.com/ Another claim to fame is the home-grown band 'Fishermans Friends', who can be found singing on the platt on most Friday nights in the summer. They've released two albums through Amazon. http://www.fishermansfriendsportisaac.co.uk/ We didn't see Martin Clunes when we were there, but we did see the band filming scenes for a BBC documentary. Neat-O. On to The Mote... After arriving in P.I earlier that afternoon (Friday), we perused the shops, and watched the tide come in, while investigating a suitable spot to have dinner. The Mote had a group of extremely happy people lounging outside - I'm not sure if they actually were friends, or if they were forced to be cozy & comfortable because there's only two tables on the patio. Either way it was this welcome site that made up our minds - this local gem was our feasting ground for the evening. If I could paint a picture of this moment... Wow. The sun was just beginning to set, a pink & orange glow cast over the white-washed hillside of 18th century houses, stacked on top of each other like little lego blocks. Further along the coastal ridge where the sun is attempting to hide, little cotton ball sheep are roaming on the thick green grass. The whole village seems to be descending on the water, shop-keepers chattering, children running around excitedly, and the hearty laughs of happy fishermen, ring through the streets. There are crab boxes stacked along the slip-way, and the smell of fresh fish and salt water fills the air with surprising sweetness. Seagulls are singing to each other overhead, and the high tide produces a delicious sound of water slopping against the walls of the slip-way. I'd already been on vacation for nearly a week at this point - this moment is when I really felt myself wind down. Wow, again. The Mote is three-ish levels of perfect Cornish heaven. Wobbly white walls, and exposed beams, nooks in the stone walls that look like they're right out of a pirate movie(see picture), local art all over the walls, and my (now) favourite artist; Newton Faulkner, swooning through the speakers. I honestly can't even remember what we ate & drank... certainly not because the meal wasn't memorable. We all had the freshest seafood, and far too many real ales... The servers appeared to be local surfers & beach bums, relaxed, light-hearted, funny, and knowledgeable. Our meals weren't cheap, but nothing is in England these days! A few notes: 1) I'm not sure if children are allowed... 2) Definitely call ahead to make sure they're open//have room. Reservations highly recommended. 3) If you're in Port Isaac, you MUST visit The Mote :)) KLM read more

The Mote - In the nook... - Chinese Near Me - Port Isaac, CON

The Mote was a great stop during our Port Isaac tour. It was a horribly rainy day and The Mote not only provided us a cozy shelter from the damp, cold breeze but also a fabulous menu and some great warm drinks to heat us back up for our hike back to the parking lot. The fresh soup of the day was pea and mint soup (both picked fresh from their garden) which was lovely and came with pillowy, whole grain bread and creamy butter. I also ordered the cheesy fries which were coated with shaved Parmesan instead of some thick cheddar like I expected. Quite a delicious surprise!! My husband ordered an open faced crab sandwich that he loved to pieces. My mother-in-law got a vegetable sandwich with local goat cheese that had a bit too much goat cheese for her liking but otherwise great. My father-in-law got a battered fish sandwich that he said was marvelous. All in all I'd say the only thing we could complain about was the constant in and out of patrons who seemed to not know how to close a door. Being that there is no closing mechanism, my husband had to get up frequently to close the door and keep the wind and rain out. Otherwise it was a great experience! read more

The Mote - Chinese Near Me - Port Isaac, CON

This restaurant was a gem, the crab sandwich I had was fresh and plenty of it and my partner had liver which was superb. The variety available made it very difficult to choose as every plate that came by smelt delicious. I would love to go back there. read more