I had a portion of fish and chips from here last night and I have to say they are some of the…read morenicest I've had in a long time. Freshly cooked and the portion sizes were huge (difficult to finish even after a 300 mile drive). The fish was fresh and flakey and unusually these days had no skin on it and the batter, although not the lightest wasn't greasy or soggy even after being wrapped up it stayed nice and crispy. They even have a few tables and chairs in there, not exactly a restaurant but definitely a better option than eating them in the car.

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?

A unique 'must visit' coffee shop. Decor and amosphere of it's own, run by Jane. Unfortunately not…read morevery big, so try off peak, but don't be put off there may be room upstairs. Great coffee, exceptional snacks, including interesting breakfasts. I always go when in Fowey, and insist friends go. Service can be on the slow side, but just relax and enjoy it. if you are downstairs, keep an ear open at O'clock

Great food. We came for breakfast and had a very enjoyable meal. Scrambled eggs are very filling…read moreand tasty. Coffee is typically British so I would recommend the tea

One of many great meals during our stay in the UK in 2019, this Cornish seafood restaurant the…read moreNewquay harbor is my favorite for so many reasons. I booked here way in advance for our early September trip, we were seated on the open air balcony with Newquay marina as the back drop. It seemed a little chilly to be seated outside at this time of year, but lo and behold they already thought it out with plastic covers at both sides of the balcony and heaters right at every dining tables. Not only did it create a cozy ambiance but made it warm and comfortable as well. We started our dinner with salt and pepper calamari to share with a glass of Rose and I then ordered Brown crab with salad and fries on the side, while my partner ordered grilled pollock. The dishes were undoubtedly fresh and came out in timely fashion. It is beauty about traveling, discovering new places and truly enjoying it. This experience was made even more awesome due to the hospitality and great customer service from the staff. A must try if you happen to be in Newquay!

Long walk down the hill to the boat house. Beautiful views. We entered the restaurant without…read morereservations on a Wednesday night and they sat us by the kitchen. Very noisy and some loud buzzing sound coming from the kitchen. Music is on loud trying to cover the noise.. Not working lol. They had surf and turf. Surf was ok.. Turf was undercooked and no flavor. I had fish and chips. Big piece of fish and large chunks of chips. Will say I didn't try the peas. Fish was ok, flavorless batter tho. Our young server didn't seem like she wanted to wait on us, but figure that's because we are Americans. She only came to check on us once. Younger man was very friendly.

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?

Went in July 2024, table on roof with no view next to kitchen chimney, late food an hour longer…read moremeal due to kitchen mistake. Empty restaurant below, rude managment, a very poor performance by this business. No come back or apology when reviewed that shows the arrogance, over priced poor service avoid.

There was not a person working that was not friendly and treated the locals like family. The food…read moreoffers complex flavors, especially during food week. They were able to create a unique French themed burger filled with different flavors evolving as it is eaten. The garlic bread with pepper jelly is a regular item on the menu and comes highly recommended. Their drinks are fresh and excellent spirits and nice to see local options.

Went here for lunch on a winter afternoon with three others. We all ended up getting the same pizza…read moreand it was really good. All of the pizzas looked really good. In fact all of the food did and I had a very tough time deciding what to get. The place looks really nice and has massive windows that overlook Fistral Beach. We were allowed to bring our dog in and the staff were all very friendly. There weren't many people there but I expect it would be packed in the summer.

Excellent pizza , probably the coolest restaurant in Newquay with the best service. The brownies…read moreare also delicious. Live music was too loud. There's also a good variety of beers and local ciders. I definitely recommend this recommend this restaurant.

Yes. Yes. Yes!! It is absolutely unbelievable - I've never tasted such finely prepared seafood!…read more So: lobster & crab rolls - delicate, tender with the discrete palette of flavours that sent me to the moon. I went for two starters, so 2nd one was: whelks on sourdough bread. Yes. With the right amount of chewiness, watercress on the side...I cannot express how much I loved it. Didn't eat bread as am not a bread person but shell fish....yum. The menu didn't have dairy-free desserts so they made me dairy-free pavlova which was so absolutely perfect - I'm taking off my imaginary hat. Service was good - attentive and making me feel very welcome. If you're ever in Newquay - go for it.

Great food and quick service. Rating given as someone who…read moredoes not eat at Michelin starred restaurants. My partner has a condition which limits what she can eat. The only thing she could eat here was chips. I had the mixed fish linguini, my partner had some chips and my daughter had the children's tomato linguini. The Fish was very special; freshly cooked prawns and lovely mussels. The linguini in both dishes was cooked to perfection. Service was quick and polite. The chips were amazing which was brilliant for my partner as all holiday she has seen everyone around her eat lovely food while all she could eat was the most basic things. The restaurant still has an old charm to it, it hasn't been polished into a chic modern restaurant, and I love it more for this.