Cornwall,Isles of Scilly
Portreath Arms

Portreath Arms

The Square, TR16 4LA, Cornwall,Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Vegan • British


"After reading reviews online we thought would try here for lunch. There we 6 of us. First impressions were this looks nice, but then we were greeted by our waitress who seemed to be in a world of her own. Was slow, not very attentive and seemed quiet nervous. We ordered our food, my chef husband who has worked in many fine dining establishments from St mortiz to fowey Hall, ordered a steak, was asked how he would like it cooked he said as its a sirloin I'd like it rare. You would think that's a normal request would u not. Our food came out, and his steak was overcooked, came out medium well. He got hold of the waitress and sent it back asked for another. She then came back and said that's how they serve it, that is pink. We got told that it comes out pink or well done, due to the cut of the steak. Never in his 22 years in the industry has he ever heard that. Especially when they think medium well is pink. So he decided to go for a burger, which took 20 mins to come out. They weren't busy. By the time it had arrived, we had all finished, kids got extremely restless. The burger was a double which it didn't state on the menu. He ate it as was starving. When it came to paying the bill, he said he will happily pay for everyone else's and drinks but wanted his meal taken off as its not what he wanted and we came out for a family meal. Not for one person to be left to watch everyone else it. The lady I presume is the manager came out and was rude and unhelpful. Told him you ate it so your paying for it, it's that simple. No apology for the steak again got told its the way they serve that cut of meat. That there was nothing wrong with the steak it was pink. Told him to calm down, I said that we will be leaving a review. She said that as a chef he should know better than to leave a bad review. Its a shame as everyone else really enjoyed their food."

Cadgwith Cove

Cadgwith Cove

New Road, TR12 7JX, Cornwall,Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom

Pubs • Steak • Seafood • British


"Friday 25th August 2023, My husband and I we saw a sign for a 17th Century Seafood Inn at Cadgwith Cove, and so we decided to explore this further. A steep narrow lane winds down to a small cove, divided by a small rocky promontory. Thatched stone cottages cluster round the beach. It is a working fishing port and local fishermen catch mainly crab and lobsters out in the bay and these are sold at the fish market on the quay. We parked the car in the car park at the top of the hill and took the path down to Cadgwith Cove. The path wound through a wild flower meadow and then down through the thatched cottages, even through gardens on the way to the cove, a very idyllic place with pastel coloured cottages and lovely cottage gardens. A flight of steps brings you out opposite the harbour quay, with its brightly coloured fishing boats and buoys, nets, chains and winches used in the catching of lobsters and crabs. Cadgwith Cove Inn was a lovely thatched inn, with a lovely outside courtyard, where you could sit and eat in the sunshine; they also have a nice indoor restaurant. My husband and I had a nice table for two inside. The restaurant is oak beamed and has pictures of seafarers and boats and plaques about boats which have been lost to sea in the cove. We perused the small but interesting menu; it had lots of lovely fish dishes on it and we ordered our food. We both had starters; my husband had scallops and I had crab pate served with brown bread and butter. The starters were delicious and were just the perfect size to get the palate started. My husband for his main course had the prawn, hake and monkfish curry served with rice, which he said was delicious. I had lobster thermadore served with a nice crispy salad and buttered new potatoes. The lobster was to live for and I had lots of fun excavating the meat, so all that was left was a pile of sculpture like shells. The meal was delicious. We washed all this lovely food down with a nice chilled bottle of Chardonnay white wine. We both had a dessert; my husband and I both had the dark chocolate and almond torte, which was sex on a plate and seductively delicious but lovely and light and was perfect finish to our meal. We did not bother with any teas or coffees afterwards as we were both well fed and very content. After our meal we went outside to listen to the locals singing ‘Sea Shanties’, there were lots of people there and it was nice to be part of this wonderful celebration."

The Old Quay House

The Old Quay House

28 Fore Street, Cornwall,Isles Of Scilly, United Kingdom, PL23 1AQ, Cornwall,Isles of Scilly

Sushi • Steak • Asiatic • Breakfast


"My girlfriend and I dined at this restaurant on a Monday evening, which is not typically a busy day. However, we arrived at 6:30pm and it was the last available table! The front of house manager greeted us warmly and handled a small issue with our reservation effortlessly. We were seated in a cozy area and offered drinks while our table was prepared. We quickly received glasses of Prosecco along with the menus, and they asked about any allergies—I mentioned my dairy intolerance which they noted. Soon after, we were led to our table with a beautiful view of the estuary, where our wine was waiting. A lovely amuse bouche and bread (with butter and oil for me) were served to start. My partner enjoyed a sweet potato foam, while I had a smoked salmon and caper dish (dairy-free). Both were delicious. Our smoked mackerel starters were equally delightful, one with a dairy foam and one without. Our main courses arrived in a timely manner and were both beautifully presented—roast cod for me and chicken breast for my partner. The dishes were all delicious. We finished our meal with an Irish coffee and a panna cotta, both of which were superb. Overall, it was an outstanding dining experience with impeccable service. Many Michelin-starred restaurants could take notes from the Old Quay House. We can't wait to return. Rooms: Comfortable and well-designed Food/drinks: Exceptional quality and service Rooms: 4 Service: 5 Location: 5 Hotel highlights: Romantic"