2 Fore Street in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

An amazing little restaurant in the heat of Mousehole. 2 Fore Street serves a nice variety of tasty dishes. The John Dory and lemon sole are two favourites and were delicious! The wine list is varied and intriguing to explore. Definitely a place to visit again and again!

Excellent food, great service. The double-baked cheese souffles are to die for.....

A wet weekend in March and 2 Fore Street was full. The service is friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. While we all ate well my seafood linguine was perfect. Thank you.

I have always had a fabulous meal when I have been here. The scallops are insanely good, and the fact you can get 3 or 5 is brilliant. The crab linguini is great too! The restaurant is very small and can feel a little overcrowded when busy. The summertime is great to visit when you can sit outside in the lovely little garden.

My husband and I have been here two times we only live up the road in Newlyn. You are made to feel very welcome. We booked for Valentines days. My favourite dishes were on the menu. I love the soufflé for starters and banana soufflé for desert. It was the best tasting ever !! I would go every day!! I shout from the rooftops for everyone try this beautiful restaurant!!

Most dissatisfied with the attitude of the young man serving today. He was surly and obnoxious when I tried to point out that he was most unwelcoming. It was embarrassing especially as we had overseas visitors with us and we had spoken highly of the place - although it has been a while since we visited. This will be our last visit unfortunately.

We were lucky to get a lunchtime walk-in table for ourselves and two little ones during February half term. The food was excellent and we were made to feel very welcome. Relaxed setting and great food - book ahead and leave plenty of time for a really enjoyable meal in Mousehole. There’s garden seating too which is dog friendly.

Arrived for morning coffee on a very wet miserable Tuesday morning, only one table occupied inside but we were asked to go outside as we had our small well-behaved dog with us. Table under an Umbrella which was just big enough for rain to drip down our backs. For a venue that says it’s dog friendly, this is not good enough when it’s not meal times. No wifi (with no data signal)

We loved the food here. The best belly pork I've ever tasted and the service was excellent.

Outstanding, as locals we are very grateful to have such excellent food and service on our doorstep . Viv and the gang 🙏

Been going here for 10 years. Food has always been great & I have loved the staff up until 2 years ago, but after 4 times in a row I won’t return. The staff now are appalling! So rude. No customer service traits at all. Standing laughing and chatting in a corner, and they can’t give you a smile. You cant get their attention or they’re forcing you to leave. And don’t get me started on the lighting in there. No ambience. So bright it feels like you’re in hospital. When you ask them to turn it down a bit they get so angry. You want cosy, welcoming, smiling. So sad

We loved this place the last time we stayed in Mousehole so made sure we booked for my birthday dinner and yet again another great meal. The crab soufflé was wonderful, I had food envy! The bowl of fresh mussels with their cream sauce was massive as were the mussels themselves! All with a cracking bottle of Gavi.

A great restaurant which surpassed expectations. Unpretentious and casual but with a lovely fresh vibe. The crab soufflé was one of the best I’ve had and John Dory risotto was delicious. Would highly recommend. Not cheap but good food in pleasant surroundings isn’t.

Been here before and had great food but have to say disappointed. Staff disinterested. I had a fish stew which was mainly mussel shells and a large prawn in a watery tomato tin sauce with some thin limp bits of fish in. My friends fish curry was later than the rest of the group and was basically the same thing but in a curry sauce with a rice side. The rest of the group did enjoy their John dory but its a real shame we didn't enjoy ours. It will be the coastguard in future. Sorry!

Surprising restaurant in the picturesque Mousehol located by the sea. Delicious starters, such as crab soup, scallop, crab soufflé, mussels. Various mains are recommended, including a Cornish fish stew, mushroom risotto, pasta with crab, garlic and peppers, lightly breaded sole fillets and steak. Excellent cuisine and service!

I’ve reviewed 2FS a number of times before, and it’s always excellent. It pains me to see how some people, on occasion, criticise the staff. We’ve never had anything other than the most polite, most attentive and best service that you could want. The staff are lovely. It’s not a stuffy, high end, French maitre d type establishment - if that’s what you’re after you’re missing the point and in the wrong place. The food as ever was excellent, the ambiance was lovely and for the first Friday night of the Mousehole Christmas lights season then the service couldn’t have been better.

We booked here for a meal after seeing the Mousehole lights. The food here was very good quality, everything tasted wonderful and each plate was nicely presented. I had smoked mackerel pate followed by fillet steak. My husband had the anchovies and the fish plate. Staff were pleasant and helpful and the restaurant was full. Wines by the glass are excellent and the coffee is good - we had the affogato for dessert. I wished I could keep on trying different dishes, they were all so exquisite. Now I will have to come back again :)

Delicious food, and great service. The starter was my favourite (Parmesan & crab soufflé I think it was) however could have had slightly more crab in it. My grandma said it was the best chocolate pavlova she has ever tasted. Thank you, will be back

We went last night to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary and what a very special experience we had. From the moment we stepped into the restaurant we were welcomed and greeted by staff members that were genuinely pleased to see us. Never felt rushed and was guided through the menu with expertise and total attentiveness. You must check out the Specials board as the John Dory with a prawn & lobster thermidore tartlet was exceptional as was each of the 3 courses. Highly recommended and must visit for any occasion. We will return and already planning our next visit. Tony & Jo

Small quality restaurant in the heart of Mousehole. Visited on a wet and windy night in November but it was easy to forget the weather in this bright eatery. We were a party of about 12. The souffles were particularly good. I had the blue cheese version and it was lovely. Would be happy to eat here again.

5, excellent, lovely atmosphere, obliging smiley staff, good menu choices, delicious food. Wish it was a bit nearer home!

This is our favourite restaurant in Cornwall and once again the food was fabulous. BUT. beware, there has been a step change in prices. Definitely London pricing. No wine, no desert, but a £45 per head charge.

DOG FRIENDLY YAY. in the garden out back which is a lovely setting. And the best cake I've had in Cornwall so far. Try rhe Lemon drizzle. Chocolate cake was also divine.

It was one of our best meals during 10 days holiday in Cornwall All the dishes were fine dinning , cooked well and reasonably priced The Fettuccini with lemon and crab sauce was the best dish I had in Cornwell

Can’t fault it. Went for lunch on Sunday at around 3. Wife and I had Mussels and fries, which were great(surprisingly large portions). Son had burger which he liked too. Nice to see them serving local wine. A winner.

Just wow, they did it again! Last night we had an amazing dinner at No 2 with some friends. I started with a special of mackerel served with beetroot on a slice of bruschetta it was fabulous. Then I had, also from the specials board, the hake with prawns and samphire, honestly it was exceptional, this kitchen can really cook fish. Finished off with their crime brûlée. If you haven’t been go! We will certainly be back. Thank you to the lovely staff too xxxx

Delicious and flavoursome food. Booked a large table for a joint belated birthday celebration. All the mains and deserts were delicious and a great choice of drinks too.

We stepped into this warm, inviting restaurant to escape a cold, breezy fall day. Everything was delicious, but we especially enjoyed the pan fried John Dory on a bed of celeriac puree.

Food was excellent. I had the seafood platter, can highly recommend it. Service was informal, which isn't bad per se but there were three members of staff who frequently seemed to stand at the bar chatting loudly, bit to relaxed. Also an excellent rose.

A delicious meal with lovely friendly staff and a great atmosphere - will definitely come again when next staying in Mousehole.

Superb, best in town, easily. Unpretentious, just excellent food, beautifully presented by pleasant efficient staff.

On arrival in Mousehole, the restaurant was packed, therefore booked in the next day for our first evening. The menu looked interesting and varied, I had the scallops as a main, they were presented well in their shells and delicious, my partner had the burger which looked amazing. Deserts we had croissant bread and butter sauce and the rice pudding and soaked prunes in Armagnac… both beautiful. If you’re in the area, worth a visit but would call and book to be certain of a table. A wonderful evening…

Lovely cream tea and veggie cooked breakfast.

We had lunch here today in a very pleasant setting. My partner enjoyed a BLT and I was looking forward to the ‘Hand Dressed Newlyn Crab sandwich.’ However, it was most disappointing at £19.50! The bread was easily 1 cm thick with rather challenging ‘crusts’ … and the crab meat was mixed with so much mayonnaise and rocket that it was almost indistinguishable! Disappointing!

Lovely terrace dinner with fresh fish and sea food, I definitely recommend the scallops! Just make sure to book in advance for a delicious meal in Cornwall!

Excellent restaurant. Very tasty food. We had an extraordinarily tasty risotto (one of the best I have ever tasted) and some fresh mussels in an abundant quantity. Recommended restaurant if you are in Mousehole.

Stylish seafood restaurant with excellent cuisine. Try the mussels, absolutely delicious!

I looked this restaurant up on Google as we wanted some good seafood and 2 Fore Street did not disappoint. Fantastic restaurant very rustic yet modern and the outside area is lovely. We ordered Crab Souffle and BBQ pork belly to start and then Mussels and the Sea Bass fillets from the specials board it was all amazing. I had the rice pudding for afters, absolutely lovely. Only 1 small gripe, We didn't think the mussels needed a side of fries, would've been better if they came with bread.

Pretty busy usually, and you gotta book in advance. We came in at 4, and came back later for a 5 PM table. I was there at 4:50 PM. They informed me they have a table outside. I had a stroller with me for my nephew, and I was asked to see them again in 10 minutes so I had to take the stroller out. Service generally could use some work. They could've had me leave the stroller inside, or seat me and wait for them to open for service, instead of just waiting by the door... Coming in, the menus are pretty simple and easy to understand. There is also a special menu, but it's not on paper. It's written on a board. I ordered the sea food platter, and a few other things. The food generally tasted good, but I wouldn't say it's flavorful nor worthy of the price. It's overly priced, and the service isn't over the top. Overall, I'd say overpriced and not the most welcoming restaurant. If there are other places open, go there.

Dinner in the garden was fantastic!! We were slightly apprehensive about eating outdoors having not visited before but it’s a really lovely little space. The food was delicious, the fillet steak perfect and the sticky toffee pudding was the best I’ve had! Service was great for the most part, the staff are all really friendly and create a lovely relaxed atmosphere!

A busy spot for a delicious dinner! While they specialize in the abundant local seafood, we opted for the beef and mushroom ragu and the burger, both were excellent. Definitely make a reservation.

We wouldn’t recommend it! Poor service, unfriendly staff who ignored us every time we wanted something. The food was tasty, but there was a huge gap between the starter and main course. I have never written a bad review, but was very disappointed with this restaurant.

We had a fantastic meal at this restaurant in Mousehole, definitely the best since we’ve been in Cornwall. Delicious, fresh grilled lemon sole with a combination of ingredients to delight the palate. Highly recommend dining here. We were blessed with great weather too so we did Alfresco dining in the lovely garden.

Walked in to this lovely restaurant/cafe for a coffee. It was empty so ordered a cappuccino and sat down. Coffee arrived, it was not a cappuccino more like a flat white. They certainly don’t know how to make Barista coffee here yet they know how to charge for it. Milk was over heated, it was so hot. Two other people arrived and sat for ages before being asked if they were being served! A disappointing visit for what looked like a smart place to eat!

Nice coffee and a delicious cream tea

The restaurant is light and airy. The menu is good and varied. I ordered scallops for my main and they were well overdone but my wife had the pasta and whilst a little heavy on the sauce it was nice. The problem the owner has is the staff. There were 6 waitresses on shift way too many for a restaurant that size.All of them struggled to smile at the customers. There was no interaction when bringing drinks or food and we just got the feeling we were interrupting their day. Note to owner,when serving drinks it looks better and is safer when served from a tray not grasped between various fingers and tell the waitress with the random tattoos that constantly chewing gum is not a good look. She reminded me of a Highland cow chewing the cud.

Great place with great fresh local food! Would definitely recommend and I look forward to returning

Amazing food and venue, lovely evening. Would eat here again

Totalement surévalué. Contenu des assiettes décevants. Les St Jacques annoncées avec un spiced lobster butter ressemblent plus à des noix de pétoncles panées dans du beurre nature. Et le service ne permet pas de rectifier le tir. L’apéritif est à peine servi que les entrées arrivent… De plus, pas un sourire. Addition de plus de 250£ pour 3… À ce prix-là, on va manger chez Gordon Ramsey à Londres…et on n’est pas déçus…

Such a beautiful little restaurant in the heart of little Mousehole. Food was delicious and the staff are very kind. Chefs work hard to create a lovely menu, and it is worth every penny. Thank to both FOH and BOH teams for such a lovely welcome.

Excellent food and great views. The staff were very friendly and efficient.

Phenomenal food and lovely outside area. Very dog friendly.

My aunt and I had a lovely lunch here a couple of weeks ago. The scallops were the best I have ever had. The service was second to none and it was a very relaxed atmosphere. No one rushed us. You have to try this restaurant.

We had lunch here and decided to try the fixed menu option. It was value for money, and the food was excellent. The service was great, and our waitress was very friendly. This is also a dog friendly restaurant. We sat in the courtyard at the back, which was lovely as it was a sunny day. It's definitely a great place to eat.

Absolutely stunning place to eat and dog friendly if you sit on terrace. The food was brilliant, with a fantastic menu and daily specials. We were only in Mousehole for a week, but we ended up going twice because it was so good the first time. The marinated anchovies even converted my partner, who isn't usually a fan! Twice baked crab souffle was sublime, as was the really smooth chicken liver parfait.

We didn’t book and the accommodating staff managed to find a table for us in the garden. The food was stunning. Fresh and cooked beautifully. The crème brûlée was the best I have had. The drinks were locally sourced as were the ingredients we ate. The atmosphere was calm and efficient but the staff were so friendly and professional it really made our last night in Cornwall very special.

On recent visit to Mousehole Cornwall we were located close to 2 Fore St Restaurant. We pre booked a table for 2 it was comfortably busy for late May but if they have space they would have fit us in on the night. Very welcoming and friendly front of house made a great first impression which good start, this trend did not faulter. The std menu is good with something for all and children. Not a stuffy Restaurant welcoming familys young and old. The specials menu was actually special i chose the cod from this menu which was the best meal i have had in recent memory. My wife and i had a terrific meal and made a lasting memory i'm sure. Dont expect pub price this is a cut above after all it is a restaurant. Priced fairly i would say for the art that arrives on your plate. If i'm ever in Mousehole again 100% will go back.

Visited on off chance, whilst on holiday. We sat outside with our little, dog.. The garden area is really cute.. Don't think all the staff are over friendly which is a shame really.. Only one young girl had a, smile on her face.. Super nice she was.. Had her hair tied back too and was main server.. Never mind we all have bad days I guess.. But 1st impressions really do count!! Having been in customer service all my life.. Rule no 1 smile and interact..

Perfunctory service let the whole dining experience down.

Recently had another visit to my favourite restaurant. They have a new menu and I had the “Hot Cornish Seafood Plate with Crab Mayonnaise” Stunning meal as ever and this was one of the best!

Just returned from an evening meal at Two Fore Street, Mousehole, and would highly recommend. We had the Lemon Sole and Sweet Potato burger and they were both delicious. The service was relaxed and friendly, and the restaurant had a lovely welcoming atmosphere. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff who clearly knew the menu inside out. Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable meal and we will definitely return. First class.

Delicious I recommend the mussels and crab soup

Casual but still feels quite fancy, simple food but absolutely delicious and great service. Lovely evening meal for two - bit more of an expensive treat for ourselves but well worth it for the quality of the food. Prawns in the linguine and again with the garlic and chilli were sublime. Highly recommend

Wow, What an amazing experience. I was taken here by my fiancee for my birthday. I love fishy things which she knows. We have a small dog which can cause a problem, but not here. We sat in the garden with a heater above the table which kept us warm. The food was amazing.

Genuinely excellent. Set price lunch was incredible value. No dogs inside but they are allowed in the cute courtyard that has blankets you can borrow.

If you are in Mousehole go to this restaurant. Sea creatures in all shapes and deliciously prepared. The whole thing is crowned by a beautiful view of the street/bay.

Excellent food, a great Sunday set menu, wide variety of drinks, service and atmosphere great. Book well in advance!

Lovely meal - great place to sit and watch the world go by. Food was tasty and the service was wonderful, would definitely go back if in the area again - thank you

This is a superb little restaurant, serving delicious fresh fish and seafood dishes (meat and vegetarian options also available); but my husband and I come here when we’re on our annual visit to Mousehole for the fish and seafood. Think this was our 8th visit and we were not disappointed. Never have been. Excellent, imaginative dishes, using the finest & freshest local ingredients, well Newlyn fish market is just up the road!, served by friendly, cheerful, helpful young staff. Another enjoyable evening. We’re already looking forward to our next visit, same time next year.

Really lovely place, good service and delicious fresh food!

This place was incredible, lovely unexpected find. We shared a seafood plate which was all very tasty and had some nice local sparkling wine from Penzance. Would definitely come back here. Took one picture, excuse my husband being odd.

An absolute gem. We visited twice during our five day trip to Cornwall. The cooking is imaginative, exemplary and everything is just 'right' (including the delicious St Ives bakery bread). You feel that everything is considered and is on the plate for a purpose. The staff are charming and helpful. Highly recommended

Excellent meal. Very Tasty and attentive staff. We had a fabulous time. Thank you 👍

Don’t hesitate! Book a table & prepare your tastebuds for a proper treat! Scallops followed by battered monkfish, fries, pea purée & a little jug of creamy curry sauce! (If you don’t like fish, there are always yummy options on the menu!) Casual & relaxed, some tables with harbour views, a wine list to suit most wallets & friendly staff! GO!

Wonderful little restaurant is always busy a must if you're visiting Mousehole. Book in advance as it's a small venue. The food is so fresh and cooked perfectly. I always have the most fantastic meal here, and so does any guest I bring. The dinner menu is full of tasty fish so much choice. Even a takeaway coffee in the day is delightful!

I’ve seen a few recent reviews commenting on the staff at 2FS in a negative way. Absolutely not reflective of our experience in any way, shape, or form. We were welcomed, felt welcome and looked after well throughout. While we’ve been here for coffees and meals on many occasions over the years tonights was especially good. My partner commented that the seafood dish (pan fried sea bream and spiced lobster arancini with saffron cream) was the best seafood she’d had anywhere ever. I’m not a seafood fan, plenty of choice though, and the McFaddens steak was done beautifully. We’ll be back again for sure.

The sardines with beetroot cream fresh was excellent and the staff were great, definitely going again next time we are In Cornwall

5 stars for a service, atmosphere, food and vibe. Amazing place.

We have stayed in Mousehole over 2 New Years now ,and love it . Thought we would try this place out as a change from our hotel . So glad we did , it was wonderful ! The John Dory main course was exceptional. Good wine list at sensible prices . Staff were good and atmosphere pleasant . If I had one tiny criticism ,the place was too brightly lit....but I'm being picky and would certainly return.

The food and wine are really good but some of the people serving behave as though if the world were put to rights you would be serving them It’s such a shame that surly service let’s down a potential gem

Excellent food and great service

My wife took me here for my birthday as she had been there for lunches and rated the restaurant. On arrival, staff were very young females, who seemed to be very unhappy in their work and no one obviously in charge. Scallop starter was nice and well cooked, but still attached to shell making it fiddly to eat. Hake main, fish well cooked, but Mushroom sauce almost cold, and mash had no taste of truffle. Greens side was not cooked at all and over seasoned with raw garlic.

Just the most beautiful restaurant. Obviously seafood is abundant, so the menu reflects this. However, if you want a perfect beef steak, you got that too! Blue cheese souffle, scallops, chicken liver parfait, incredible prawns. Just a perfect celebration meal for Mums 80th and my 60th. Lovely staff. Thank you X

Best meal in a long time - absolutely delicious! Lovely little spot in Mousehole, polite, friendly service - attentive but not intrusive. I had the crab souffle to start and hake with truffle mash and mushroom fricassee - amazing! Nicest fish I've eaten in a long time.

Oh dear, ill prepared menu, sub standard food and staff with attitude . It's rumoured that if the owner Joe isn't in the kitchen then consider booking elsewhere. On this experience, good advice.

Simply the best Restaurant in Cornwall

We visited here today on a recommendation and it certainly lived up to its great reputation. Our food was amazing, I had lemon sole which was the best fish I’ve ever tasted and I’m pretty old. We will definitely return when back in Cornwall.

I had my birthday dinner there unplanned and ngl it’s one of the best dinners I’ve had in the UK, especially for seafood. We ordered the scallops and prawns for starter and a fish stew the share; the scallops are amazingly fresh, sweet and the seasoning is just perfect. The fish stew has a bit of everything, all very fresh and the fish is cooked beautifully. My partner and I were so full n happy! The drinks we ordered were a warm spiced cider n a hot toddy, both were super delicious ☺️ Will 100% come back in the future!

Great food. Always look forward to visiting. Found it a bit expensive this time … but perhaps that is just the world at the moment 🤷‍♀️ (think the prawns should have been deveined).

Ate here twice in one day on our trip to Mousehole, absolute perfection.

Highly recommended.  Two Fore Street is an incredible restaurant that keeps exceeding our expectations year after year. This was our fourth annual visit to celebrate a friend's birthday, & it just keeps getting better. The food they serve is nothing short of fantastic & the presentation is impeccable. Two Fore Street consistently delivers great food & brilliant service every time.

Always love 2 Fore Street. Have so many fabulous memories of this place. Please call and book to make sure u get a table :)

We have eaten breakfast here a few times and the food is really lovely but the service is usually hit and miss! We arrived at 11.30am on the 10th of October for breakfast or lunch. Only one customer was in there drinking coffee. We asked if they were serving breakfast and were abruptly told 'no it's finished and lunch isn't for half an hour' They then carried on putting cutlery on tables. We walked straight back out and went to the gorgeous Deli on the harbour where we had a fantastic meal and experience. Won't set foot in No.2 Fore Street again!

We had a great lunch in the courtyard at the back of the restaurant on a beautiful sunny day in October. The food was delicious and beautifully cooked. The makeral pâté starter was tasty, creamy and without any bones. It was lovely. The seafood Thai curry with mussels prawns and fish was delicious and perfectly cooked. Service was attentive and very friendly. Thoroughly recommend this place, and we will be back!

Lovely restaurant, very friendly.

Great food and fab service definitely recommended

We had dinner and afternoon tea here. A very good place to eat. The dinner was top class I had panko sole.My son had a whole lemon sole. For dessert, son had the creme brulee and I had the steamed pudding with ice cream. Drank the local sparkling Pol. It was the best food I've eaten since I last ate here six years ago. Good to see the standard has held. Afternoon tea was a real treat. Food presented well. Waitresses were lovely. Thank you.

We made advance reservations, even for lunch it is recommended. So happy we did as it was packed. We luckily arrived early and managed to get seated in the bay window at the front with a bit of a view of the harbor. Everything we had was outstanding. I still dream of the monkfish, delicious. Highly recommend this place!

This is the place for great seafood when staying in Mousehole. We had to eat early because the restaurant is small and busy. Good service from pleasant staff. Not the cheapest but worth it!

We booked this restaurant having looked at reviews on Trip Advisor and enjoyed our lunch with a great view of the harbour. My husband chose the Scallops starter which comprised of 3 scallops for £12.75 which when you include service is £14 for 3 scallops! I chose the butterflied sardines with toasted almonds which were really good. Mains, my husband chose the seafood curry and I chose the seabass off the specials board. My seabass fillets were excellent however the veg was a bit soggy. My husband did say his curry was lacking in variety although it tasted good. We had a bottle of vinho verde and a couple of drinks before lunch, our total bill was £128.15 including service.