Location: St Mawes
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England, United Kingdom Food Guide: 10 British food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in St Mawes
Best British restaurants nearby. Discover the best British food in St Mawes. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for British restaurants near you.. St Mawes (Cornish: Lannvowsedh) is a small town opposite Falmouth, on the Roseland Peninsula on the south coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It lies on the east bank of the Carrick Roads, a large waterway created after the Ice Age from an ancient valley which flooded as the melt waters caused the sea level to rise dramatically, creating an immense natural harbour, often claimed to be the third largest in the world. It was once a busy fishing port, but the trade declined during the 20th century and it now serves as a popular tourist location, with many properties in the town functioning as holiday accommodation. The town is in the civil parish of St Just in Roseland.
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10. Oliver's
Overall Ratings
5 based on 974 reviews
Reviewed By Olsier54
New owners but still providing a very good quality dining experience and service. Ceri looked after us very well and explained the dishes and how she and Matthew had taken over from Ken and Wendy who should be pleased their hard work to establish Olivers has not been wasted. We had booked a month ahead of our visit to Falmouth as we know from past experience that the restaurant is very popular and the Saturday we ate it was full and were turning people away. The food was as good as ever with very original touches. We had mackerel riillettes, scallops starters, hake, duo of pork for mains and a stem ginger panna cotta which was brilliant. The wines by the glass were delicious and the small bottle of prosecco was a great way of getting a single glass of fizz. Very good luck to this young couple's adventure
9. Indidog Eatery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By Brookman93
I visited Indidog back in July 2019 with family and my other half, we had a three course dinner and cocktails. What a lovely venue with a lovely view of the harbour and surrounding countryside. The owners are brilliant, the food is well made and tasty, the bar and waiting staff know their stuff regarding cocktails, drinks and food. Hopefully this will prove to be a popular mainstay with the locals and tourists alike.
8. The Kings Falmouth
Overall Ratings
5 based on 118 reviews
By day, a bistro-style Bar & Kitchen serving homemade dishes from our ever-changing, locally sourced menu. Our British/European-style dishes are all freshly prepared on-site using only the best local ingredients and include homemade desserts and cakes for
Reviewed By slg_sarah
In Falmouth to visit the Maritime Museum and decided to have lunch here. Very pleased we did! We both had roast beef (sadly for my husband lamb wasn't available) and it was delicious, served pink just how we like it. Accompanied with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and parsnips, mashed carrots and swede plus a bowl of cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage in cheese sauce. Highly recommended and remember to book as they were very busy. Looking forward to returning!Hi there and thank you for your kind review.We're all delighted to see that you enjoyed your visit to the Kings and we greatly appreciate you taking the time to give us feedback.We do apologise that we were unable to offer our full regular choice of meats due to a supply issue but this has now been rectified so your husband will be able to enjoy a lamb roast on your next visit!We look forward to seeing you both again very soon!The Kings Crew
7. Pennycomequick
Overall Ratings
5 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By j_james0707
We visited on Sunday night after seeing the positive reviews on Tripadvisor.We didnât book (thereâs no option on the website but the team told us next time fill in the enquiry form and theyâll confirm.)Iâd recommend booking as there are only a finite number of tables and it is clearly very popular.For good reason! Despite the lack of booking the super friendly team made sure we were accommodated.Service was prompt but not rushed. Very chatty but not intrusive. Laid back but on the ball too.Food...terrific. We shared an indulgent Camembert together and then both had the burger. Bursting with great flavour and texture.Excellent selection of beer, nice wine list for the location. And value! We are Londoners and so the reasonable prices were very refreshingThank you team, it was lovely.
6. The Idle Rocks Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 522 reviews
The Idle Rocks has the most enviable location in St Mawes, overlooking the harbour with views across the River Fal to Falmouth. After a long day lazing on the beach, our south facing terrace is the perfect place to relax, have a long drink, and watch the
Reviewed By RMJ59
We didn't want to dine here this trip so we opted for afternoon tea. The location is wonderful with views across the bay. The food was excellent, the cheese scones probably the best ever, with plenty of cream cheese and pickle. Lots of cream for the sweet scone as well, not that I could remember which order for jam and cream in Cornwall! Good choice of cakes.Several comments about staff, we had no issues, met our requests to amend the selection of cakes quite happily.All in all a very lovely afternoon tea, and good value
5. Victory Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 378 reviews
The oldest and only traditional pub in St Mawes, The Victory Inn provides great quality food at a good price. Most food is made in house, with everything being sourced locally. The drinks selection is varied, with local spirits, wine, lager and ale availa
Reviewed By larryb380
Had an enjoyable dinner at the Victory Inn. Reasonable prices and welcoming staff. I ordered the scampi and chips while my partner ordered the soup fo the day. Both meals arrived in good time and were well cooked. Nice traditional pub atmosphere with parking nearby. Would certainly recommend.
4. The Wheel House
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1094 reviews
Locally, daily caught shellfish served in a relaxed and very friendly atmosphere.Customer service and enjoyment are our priorities open from 6.00Pm - 9.00Pm Wednesday-saturday
Reviewed By Steve P
We got in here off the cancellation list and it was Absolutely awesome!Quirky little place with a Brilliant Atmosphere,the Staff were first class and the Shellfish out of this world! Book well in advance if you're in Falmouth because this place is NOT to be missed.Thank you to the Wheelhouse you made our stay.
3. The Watch House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 717 reviews
Reviewed By mattdA3054HL
Fish extravaganza! I recommend the excellent fish spaghetti served in a lovely atmosphere (apart from the rude table behind who did not approve that we had our adorable puppy in tow) and excellent, friendly staff! Dog friendly and very welcoming. Would I go back, yes, and Iâd probably order the fish spaghetti again.
St Mawes Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in St Mawes
2. Hotel Tresanton Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 532 reviews
The dining room has a calm and cool Mediterranean atmosphere with a mosaic floor and tongue and groove walls. It has a terrace on two sides, where lunch, drinks and candlelit dinners are served in the summer, and whenever the temperate climate allows.
Reviewed By TJF1976
Visited the T for their weekend BBQ. 3pm sitting, every table booked, anticipation building!The buffet of salads and starters was fresh and delicious. Smoked salmon and capers, chilled shell-on king prawns, oysters on the half shell, fresh breads, 5 or 6 salads, fresh coleslaw, fresh celeriac remoulade and numerous sauces and dressings. The BBQ offering was similarly impressive. Tasty bangers, lamb chops, the finest-cut minute steaks Iâve ever seen cooked to your preference over the coals, corn cobs... delicious.Choice of three tasty mini desserts to finish.All of the above as many times as you like. Dear TJF1976Thank you for taking the time to review the hotel after your Summer BBQ with us. We are delighted that you enjoyed your afternoon, the BBQ's are a wonderful way to spend a lazy summer afternoon with friends and/or family, grazing merrily on the freshly prepared salads, seafood and hot items from the grill with a nice bottle of wine or a Tresanton cocktail to quaff! We will hope to see you again in the future! With best regards, Karen and the team.
1. Cutty Sark Falmouth
Overall Ratings
4 based on 116 reviews
The Cutty Sark has an informal pub style dining area on the upper level as well as more formal restaurant on the ground floor that is also available for private party hire.
Reviewed By neverfor
I booked a table by phone and was surprised to find the Pub restaurant almost empty. We were worried whether this was because the food was not up to much but were in for a surprise.The roast lamb with vegetables we ordered was lovely and rich, very tasty.Quite a different experience from other Sunday roasts in town recently, which haven't been up to scratch one way or another, from lukewarm or uncrispy roast potatoes or swimming in gravy.We found out later that the Pub had only just restarted offering Sunday lunches.Definitely worth another visit or two.
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