The Fish House, Fistral, Newquay
Overlooking Cornwall’s most famous surfing beach, Fistral Beach. If you’re lucky enough, enjoy your choice of a flavourful fish curry or classic sea bass fillets while watching one of the most beautiful sunsets the UK has to offer. The Fish House will even provide you with a blanket if you choose to dine outside because let’s be real, although the views may be deceiving, it’s a British summer evening.
It’s popular for a reason and not to be missed! The Fish House is kid-friendly, with a special menu just for your little ones. Sip on a locally made Tarquin’s gin and tonic and if you have room in your dessert stomach, they have a delish range of classics to choose from, including Strawberry Pavlova and Affogato.
Peckish after a surf lesson? The Fish House also offer Fish Finger or traditional Cornish Crab open sandwiches for lunch.
- Dining Style: Casual
- Price: ££-£££
- Kids Menu: Yes
- Dog Friendly: At lunchtime until 4:30 pm
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The Shore, Penzance
You’ll have to be prepared for this one! It’s small and intimate, and a luxurious treat. Make sure you book well in advance as there’s only room for ten people each evening and is run single-handedly by Bruce, your chef and waiter for the evening.
Bruce serves a menu of multiple tastebud-tantalising small courses, using the best fresh and locally sourced ingredients he can find. Every little detail is thought out, down to the beautiful ceramics the dishes are served in and the functional art piece wood and resin tables. Truly an exquisite experience.
- Dining Style: Michelin
- Price: ££££
- Kids Menu: No
- Dog Friendly: No
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Prawn on the Lawn, Padstow
Featured in the 2025 Michelin guide, Prawn on the Lawn is ranted and raved about by locals and tourists. A relaxed and cosy setting and a menu that changes daily, sometimes even hourly, depending on what fresh catch is available from the local fishermen.
The punch-packed flavoured small plates and equally delicious cocktails lend themselves as the perfect setting to enjoy a lunch or evening with friends. Your tastebuds will be doing a happy dance and you can enjoy a scenic stroll around Padstow harbour afterwards to walk off your full bellies.
- Dining Style: Michelin
- Price: ££-£££
- Kids Menu: No
- Dog Friendly: Yes. Small, well-behaved dogs – must be informed in advance
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Four Boys, Rock
Fresh, handmade pasta and seafood take centre stage at the Four Boys Café in Rock. They may be the new kids on the block but they have very quickly gained a lot of popularity, and for good reason! Their fresh, daily menu is written up on a chalkboard, with a focus on breakfast and lunch (closing at 5pm). The flavours are simple, effective and extremely memorable with a modern approach.
Make sure to visit in a group if you want to make the most of trying multiple options from the menu. Enjoy freshly-baked focaccia, gordal olives and smoked almonds with a Negroni to start then take your pick of the daily specials. They also offer a set menu of 3 courses for £29 which, in our opinion, is a winner!
- Dining Style: Casual
- Price: £££-££££
- Kids Menu: Yes
- Dog Friendly: Yes
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Beach House, Falmouth
Situated just steps away from Swanpool beach in Falmouth, with sparkling views of the turquoise sea. If you’re an oyster fan, you’ll want to make it down on a Monday for half-price oysters served all day. Choose from fresh with shallot mignonette or fried oysters served with aioli – delish! Their menus change often so they might have some different but equally as tasty flavours when you visit.
Around Falmouth area in time for breakfast? Beach House serves up a scallop and smoked bacon sourdough sandwich if you can’t wait until lunchtime to get your seafood fix. On holiday with your furry, four-legged friend? Situated next to the South West coast path, it’s the perfect place to pop in with your pooch after a salty seaside stomp.
- Dining Style: Casual
- Price: ££££
- Kids Menu: No
- Dog Friendly: Yes
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Springtide, Charlestown
Charlestown is a must-visit, a UNESCO World Heritage site, it’s known for its historic Georgian harbour and Springtide restaurant has the best views of the classic tall ships from their outdoor courtyard. If the weather is looking gloomy, don’t worry, they have a super cosy indoor seating area too.
Their menu holds a wide selection of dishes that suit every taste – including mussels with your choice of flavours: calabrese, mariniére or thai. With a tailored kids menu, it’s the perfect place to take your little ones.
- Dining Style: Casual
- Price: ££-£££
- Kids Menu: Yes
- Dog Friendly: Yes
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Argoe, Newlyn
The most unique looking of our selection of Seafood restaurants in Cornwall, Argos is a modern, wooden-clad shack with a lovely little waterside terrace overlooking Newlyn Harbour, a working port. Most of their produce comes right from this port so it doesn’t get much fresher than that.
Argoe is part-owned by a local fishmonger and focuses on delectable small and sharing plates. The menu typically includes simple yet delicious flavours, letting the fresh catch be the star of the show. They serve a selection of natural, on-tap wines, perfect for enjoying by the carafe in the sunshine.
- Dining Style: Michelin
- Price: ££-£££
- Kids Menu: No
- Dog Friendly: Yes, only outside when the terrace is open
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Outlaws, Port Isaac
Chef and owner, Nathan Outlaw, takes great pride in his location being closeby to great, Cornish fishermen, growers and farmers to source the best and freshest local ingredients he can. Choose between the more upmarket Outlaw’s New Road, or Outlaws Fish Kitchen, which is more centred around affordable sharing plates with a quaint, Mediterranean-inspired interior.
The New Road location showcases a luxurious tasting menu. Of course, the menu changes based on the best produce available that day but you could expect to see succulent scallops, turbot, lobster or John Dory, with memorable flavours to leave you daydreaming about the menu for months. Whichever dining style floats your boat, you won’t have far to walk if you opt for the full foodie experience by staying at Outlaw’s guest house.
- Dining Style: Michelin
- Price: £££-££££
- Kids Menu: No, children and babies under the age of 10 are not permitted
- Dog Friendly: No
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The Sharksfin, Mevagissey
A relaxed, comfy, traditional Cornish Pub. Quench your thirst on a pint from the local St Austell brewery and select your fish dish of choice while enjoying views of Mevagissey Harbour. Mevagissey is a sweet little town, perfect for strolling around with an ice cream, listening to the beckoning call of the seagulls in search of stray chips!
A super friendly spot for furry friends and children for both lunch and dinner. The Sharksfin’s menu predominantly focuses on seafood such as calamari, mussels and prawn linguine but they also offer a range of other delicious options to suit every palette.
- Dining Style: Casual
- Price: ££-£££
- Kids Menu: Yes
- Dog Friendly: Yes
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Porthminster Beach Cafe, St Ives
Porthminster Beach is postcard-perfect and you can gaze at that priceless view from the panoramic windows of the Porthminster Beach Café’s 1930’s beach house. If you’re visiting on a stormy day, you may even catch the waves breaking against the Godrevy lighthouse on the other side of the bay.
Open from 10 am for brunch into the evening, choose from a clear-cut, award-winning menu with dishes such as pan-roasted skate-wing, hake fillet and Porthilly oysters, drawing from Indonesian and European influences. Each dish on the evening menu comes with a wine pairing for the perfect harmony of flavours.
- Dining Style: Casual
- Price: ££-£££
- Kids Menu: Yes
- Dog Friendly: Yes, well-behaved dogs are allowed outside on the terrace but not inside
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Rick Stein’s The Seafood Restuarant, Padstow
If you haven’t heard of Rick Stein, we’ll assume you’ve been living under a rock. His flagship fish venue opened in 1975 and is nestled near the harbour in Padstow, North Cornwall. Enjoy sashimi to start, and if you feel like pushing the boat out, opt for the “Fruits de Mer” sharing platter – what a treat! The conservatory is a lovely romantic setting for the evening, or enjoy lunch in the sun on the terrace.
- Dining Style: Michelin
- Price: £££-££££
- Kids Menu: Yes
- Dog Friendly: Yes, in the conservatory but only if you are staying in their accommodation
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The Cove, Maenporth
The Cove boasts a spacious terrace where diners and dogs can enjoy uninterrupted views of the beach, it’s super family-friendly and a great casual spot to grab brunch, lunch or dinner. Tuck into proper Cornish Penzane Polgoon cider mussels served with freshly baked in-house focaccia. Or opt for the hearty, Stargazy fish pie. Travelling with vegan or veggie friends?
The Cove have you covered – they have a fabulous selection that’s packed with as much flavour as the regular menu. If you’re feeling adventurous, you could try their pineapple carpaccio, with cardamom ice cream and lime and chilli syrup for dessert!
- Dining Style: Casual
- Price: ££-£££
- Kids Menu: Yes
- Dog Friendly: Yes
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