Location: Port Isaac
Top Restaurants in Port Isaac
Top 10 restaurants in Port Isaac, United Kingdom (UK)
Port Isaac (Cornish: Porthysek) is a small and picturesque fishing village on the Atlantic coast of north Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The nearest towns are Wadebridge and Camelford, both ten miles away. Port Gaverne, commonly mistaken to be part of Port Isaac, is a nearby hamlet that has its own history. The meaning of the Cornish name is "corn port", indicating a trade in corn from the arable inland district.
Things to do in Port Isaac
1. The Old School Hotel and Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 660 reviews
Reviewed By Arnold H - Reading, United Kingdom
Lovely helpful staff, nothing was to much trouble. My wife is in a wheelchair and the entrance was a little difficult to negotiate due to some steps. Other than that the food and service is excellent. We would not hesitate to return and recommend the Old school house to any one.
2. The Mote
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Fresh, local, simple. Good Food.
Reviewed By Jan K - Warwick, England, United Kingdom
Cold March day with a chilling blow, we were warmly welcomed by very friendly staff. Mussels, mackerel pate and chicken pate as starters were excellent, followed by 2 delicious fish pies, mackerel samba and mussels. The food was absolutely delicious, the service was excellent. Only regret was we were too full for pudding.
Try it, you won’t be disappointed.
3. Outlaw's Fish Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 827 reviews
Reviewed By William L - Guildford, United Kingdom
We went as the middle evening of our 3 day "Outlaw's Getaway" when staying at the St Moritz hotel near Polzeath.
It is a quirky tiny place so you need to book, we had the sharing menu which was good fun tapas style the quality of the food and service was first class. well worth a visit if you are in the area but NB no parking in the town you need to park at the top of the hill and walk down to the restaurant.
4. Restaurant Nathan Outlaw
Overall Ratings
5 based on 775 reviews
Restaurant Nathan Outlaw offers a seafood tasting menu for diners at lunch and dinner as well as a set lunch menu. The menus highlight the finest sustainable seafood caught off the South West coast. The unique approach to seafood cookery provides the platform for a truly memorable dining experience.
Reviewed By acko_10 - Winchester, United Kingdom
We expect nothing short of perfection when we dine at Restaurant Nathan Outlaw, and once again we were not disappointed. Even the absence of the iconic Porthilly Sauce did not detract from our admiration of the wonderful sequence of dishes, and the dining room with its sea-front setting resonates with the sounds of satisfaction coming from the diners, the service led by Stephi Little is so friendly yet it retains a level of easy expertise, and the wine flight, concocted by sommelier Damon Little, supplies perfect matches with sometimes unfamiliar labels for each of the dishes. Sublime brill, cured by the master and decorated with cucumber and counterpointed with surprisingly subtle white chilli cream clusters was one of the pair of introductory dishes, the other being smooth and tender cured mackerel full of the proper fishiness that only fresh from the sea examples can bring, and here matched brilliantly with beetroot, apple and, of all things, bacon serving to balance the weight of the fish. Cod is often dismissed as dismal, ordinary, tasteless, but at RNO it’s not just cod but juicy melt-in-the-mouth salt cod, a whole new dimension, which when paired and contrasted with cuttlefish cooked in red wine and a red pepper jus was just amazing. Perfect scallops followed with just the right toasted finish on the unctuously tender flesh with crunchy hazelnuts providing textural subtlety, Jerusalem artichoke a slightly savoury tang and a subtle tartare hollandaise brought us to the next dish, lemon sole, a fish that is often underrated but which, in the hands of Nathan Outlaw, can almost be as rewarding as its distant cousin turbot with its delicate, slightly sweet-tasting flesh. We were treated to two generous fillets, one breaded, the other au naturel, accompanied by purple sprouting broccoli and spring watercress which set off the fish superbly. For the first of our two highly developed traditional-sounding but very modern desserts, oranges and lemons rang out from the St Clements meringue pie and were beautifully matched by a light yoghurt sorbet, and this was paralleled by the fresh tasting rhubarb and custard ice cream Sandwich, a delight to behold and a pleasure to consume. As usual a truly outstanding dining experience and one to treasure, and as usual we continue to be puzzled by the ungenerous Michelin rating.
5. Trevathan Farm Shop and Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 237 reviews
Farm shop and Restaurant. Farm shop selling home produced meat and free range eggs, Cornish cheeses, Biscuits, chutneys, Beers, wine, ciders. Local crafts and gifts. Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea. Cream Teas, homemade cakes, ice-creams, coffee, beers and wine.
Reviewed By peter C - Cornwall, United Kingdom
Our 3rd visit in 3 days ~~ must be more than ok. Today Sirloin Steak chips tomatoes peas mushrooms in garlic cream sauce,, all for £10 better quality meat and more competitive than any pub for miles around. Great views plenty of attractions for kids. On holiday or living in the area, like us, this is a must dining experience.
6. The Golden Lion
Overall Ratings
4 based on 942 reviews
Reviewed By James Bischoff - Swindon, United Kingdom
More than forty years ago I had a great time in Port Isaac and we always ate and drank in the Golden Lion. It was great to go back and see it hadn't changed much and was still offering great crab sandwiches and salads, quality beer and offered an amazing atmosphere. The loos were far cleaner but little else had changed, it was great to see that the 'celebrity status' of the village hadn't changed such a famous institution.
7. The Slipway Cafe
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 307 reviews
The Harbourside is a cafe / bar. Its incorporated in the Slipway Building, directly across from Port Isaac Harbour. It serves traditional foods and drinks all year round although winter hours do vary.
Reviewed By sandyinhw - Bucks, England
Had a locally caught crab Sandwich with chips. Much needed food after the loooong trek to Port Quinn and back (we were exhausted, be warned there is nothing at the other end other than a small but pretty cove).
Its right down by the harbour overlooking the fisherman’s yard. A shark had been caught that afternoon and caused a bit of a stir in the village.
The Sandwich would have been even better if the ciabatta had been warmed but the crab was beautiful.
Recommend.
8. Terrace Tea Rooms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
Located above the village of Port Isaac, North Cornwall, the Terrace Tea Rooms offers a traditional tea room downstairs with a lovely outdoor decked Terrace that makes the most of any fine weather, and upstairs there are three en suite bed and breakfast rooms, two of which have wonderful sea views. Ideally placed to explore coasts, moors and sightseeing in Cornwall, we aim to offer a friendly and informal atmosphere where you are free to come and go as you please and enjoy the time that you spend in Port Isaac.
Reviewed By laner007
Bev and Steve you are really great hosts, you made us feel like we were home from home. Your B&B is exceptional, the room we had overlooking the sea with jacuzzi bath and such modern facilities was a delight. Each morning we had great breakfasts with all the trimmings which set us up for the day where we visited places mentioned by yourselves that we would not otherwise have visited. Port Isaac was a great place to visit with lots of history both old and new but it was made so much better due to your hospitality. So a big thanks and Ann Marie was overwhelmed with her birthday card too!! We would definitely recommend your B&B to anyone Reading this review.
Proper Job!
9. Fresh From The Sea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 281 reviews
Reviewed By noodlesausage - Haslemere, Surrey, UK
Popped in for an afternoon snack and were treated to be best crab sandwiches I can remember having. Freshly prepared. I understand the lady serving the food, gets it from her husband who goes out fishing to get it. It shows. Super tasty and fresh. Not much room inside, would imagine gets busier in season, but worth waiting a few minutes for. Divine!
10. May Contain Nuts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By Stuart J - Wisbech, United Kingdom
A lovely takeaway eatery with pasties, bread and other pastry goods on sale, but what they do superbly are their smoothies and shakes. We feel they are excellent value for money and just what you need to climb back up the hill to the car park!!
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