Argoe in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Great welcome and some amazing fish overlooking the harbour. Some delectable wines and amazing Cornish Gin. The grilled scallops simply the best and the Newlyn Crab quite perfect. Do not forget the desserts-the Fig Tart with Rum Raisins tasted out of this world just beaten into second place by the Pavlova. The staff really cared and with a small number of covers allowed for really effective delivery of fresh and well cooked food delivered to the table with perfect timing. Argoe deserves to star in Penryn.

Amazing sea food restaurant! The fish soup was equal to the best I've had anywhere. Superb scallops too. The Hake was fresh and melt in the mouth. Highly recommended.

Wanted to go here for a long time and not disappointed I would say the best fish I’ve ever tasted flavours amazing .The staff are lovely and friendly a great dining experience

Second visit to this venue - again amazing quality of food and friendly helpful service. Everything was great but must highlight the Romanesco cauliflower, lobster with broccoli, megrim sole and scad - an interesting small fish which was new to me. Strongly recommended.

Fabulous fish - I had crab, scallops and sardines. Perfect for one! With some bread, of course. Started with a Cornish Pastis - that's right, aperitif, not meat and turnips in pastry. Very friendly service and a gorgeous view over the harbour as dusk fell. Cannot recommend strongly enough!!

Have Been waiting to eat here for a long time and I was not disappointed, such a calm and relaxed atmosphere. The staff were so welcoming and extremely helpful with my slightly awkward palette. We had 5 dishes between 3 of us and they were all equally delicious. A lovely selection of wines we didn't have a desert, but they looked very enticing. Next time I will save some room for one. I can't wait to visit again. Thank you 🙏🏻

Love this place - amazing fresh fish (especially the whole grilled fish), wonderful veg sides and lovely service. The last time we went highlights included a whole grilled grey mullet, some green beans with scallop butter, deep fried squid and an incredible dessert of milk ice cream, raspberry jam and olive oil.

Disappointing service. Perhaps foolish to say we were only there for a light meal and drinks as we we're offered seats by front terrace only. We ordered starters and got no forks or napkins but the most peculiar part was the pressuring to add tips to the service which I did as I couldn't figure out how to work the pay terminal.

We have just enjoyed a fabulous lunch at Argoe! Every taste was interesting, every plate was perfectly cooked and just hit the spot. The staff are efficient and friendly; they've created a relaxed atmosphere most conducive to an enjoyable hour or so. The outlook across the harbour will draw the eye regardless of time of day or weather. I cannot recommend it highly enough!

What an absolutely amazing restaurant. Fabulous array of small plates on offer. Something for everyone. I have to say, Lobster dish was the best I have ever tasted. It was a unique dish and absolutely stunning. The Lemon Sole was delicious too as were all the other side dishes. Just wonderful! The restaurant was packed all evening which clearly reflects its huge popularity.

busy popular place - excellent fish - John Dory well presented and cooked - good fresh food - if quite pricey - good service - they do well to cope with the constant stream of diners - great views of the fishing dock and skys

Excellent restaurant on the harbour front serving superb fresh fish. It may look slightly expensive but the amount of fish on your plate was more than enough for two people. Would thoroughly recommend a visit. The staff were so helpful and the chef is a star.

This is a favourite special occasion venue. Lovely atmosphere in a great location right by the water. The food is amazing and we love the focus on local ingredients, freshly caught fish and some great wine pairings. Book in advance as tables are limited but when we have Argoe in our calendar, we look forward to it with excitement. Save space for the dessert. Baked cheesecake with boozy currants was delicious this past weekend.

The menu had a great range of local fish dishes and vegetarian options. Local drinks on offer including a Penzance-produced Gin which was very good., Food was excellent - particularly the Fish Soup. Staff very knowledgeable regarding the menus options and service very good. Highly recommended.

This restaurant serves delicious food. We felt welcomed and found the team to be attentive. There were some things in the menu that we weren’t familiar with or wanted more information about and our queries were responded to in a positive way. We ordered maybe a bit too much and there was one dish that wasn’t our cup of tea - but overall - we enjoyed the food and the vibe.

A massive disappointment in where should be fantastic given the location and access to fish! They seemed to be under staffed by 1 member too, plates weren’t cleared and waited for staff to See if all was ok. We had heard good things and if you believe the reviews on here you’d expect great things. The best dish we had was the muscles , but it’s difficult to get them wrong. We ordered fish soup, but got a bisque , which is not the same. I for one can’t tolerate a bisque as the taste leads to chronic indigestion as the cooking of shells disagrees with me . A fish soup should have some pieces of fish still in it as opposed to blended right down. We then had the monkfish marmitako that had 4 lumps of potato in and 3 tiny bits of monkfish & 1 piece of monkfish tail bone ( with no fish on ) This was followed by the muscles, which were very good , best part of the meal. We then had the plaice with tomatillo & chilli. The sauce was so thickly spread that it was horrible and you couldn’t taste the fish. The sauce equally didn’t taste very nice. I couldn’t taste any chilli at all and even wondered if they’d put the right sauce with it ! This dish was accompanied by the recommended potatoes & dried scallop & chilli sauce dish, which ultimately was just some more cooked potatoes that lacked real flavour. I had a glass of red wine, unfortunately not very good as it comes from ‘the tap’ . I had expected a place like this could at least do glasses of wine from a bottle. The overall price was ok, if the food had been good. The service wasn’t great, we think they were missing a member of staff, we really hate sitting with finished plates in front of us for ages. Maybe we just went on a bad night! But personally I wouldn’t believe the hype that this place has . The fish should have been plentiful and spectacular given the location but it was skimped on and lacked greatness. We won’t be going again

Fantastic food and service in a beautiful location on the waters edge. The menu is designed for sharing with generous portions. We had mussels and hake to start, followed by the most delicious Cornish Sole, hispi cabbage cooked in lobster butter and herby potatoes - the best meal we had all week! Puddings were also really special. We were a bit concerned that this place was going to be a bit pretentious and over-priced but it was really relaxed with wonderful service, and whilst not the cheapest meal it was 100% worth it!

An eagerly anticipated visit to Argoe, thanks to a 70th birthday gift from the family back in June. It was well worth the wait and the whole dining experience was exceptional. Our servers were attentive & knowledgeable, and the dining style was thoroughly enjoyable, with sharing plates brought to our counter seats at well-timed intervals. The food was excellent, beautifully cooked, well seasoned and delicious throughout. We're local but the view was just beautiful and we'd never seen the harbour from this viewpoint before.

An absolutely gorgeous situation overlooking Newlyn Harbour (literally on the edge of the water). Smashing staff who explain everything - it's kind of tapas style dining and they explain the size of a dish when you order. We had deep fried kale (gorgeous), a deep-fried sole, fish soup and some fish tortillas, all were delightful and freshly cooked. We were very impressed that their carafe wines are the same price whether bought by the glass or by the carafe. We'd definitely visit again for the food, the service and the view.

Some of the best food we have eaten in years! Had heard good things so had high expectations and was not disappointed. The location of the restaurant is beautiful. We sat outside with the dog on a sunny September evening looking out over the harbour and I felt like we were abroad. The food is incredible, all freshly prepared, with a new menu each day. I love the style of eating with small plates to share, kind of a tapas-y feel. Every single dish we had was so full of flavour, even a tomato focaccia we ordered expecting it to be pretty simple was one of the tastiest things I’ve eaten! The staff are attentive and have a good knowledge of the menu. Will be recommending this place to everyone!

Great location, varied and innovative menu and friendly helpful staff. We particularly enjoyed the pickled anchovies, fresh sardines and hake collars.

So so good ! Apart from the food exceptional customer care ! As restaurant is sited next to harbour staff kept us informed by text as we were sitting outside with dog . Food and service simply incredible ! Huge John Dorey for main cause and amazing mussels and baby tomatoes starter , we also had sardines and aubergine and flat breads . They have some chef or some chefs there as everything is freshly cooked and served with precise “service !” The serving staff were very knowledgable about dishes they were serving and proud of where they work - a winning combination. 👌

This is a very special dining experience. As a vegan I was very well looked after and dishes were adapted to requirements - excellent and friendly service, imaginative menu, delicious ingredients mainly locally sourced and an all round wonderful meal. My friend had the fish and it was also superb.

We booked a table outside as that was the only one available. The actual inside is very small. Not very protected if it rains so we ate our food in our wet weather gear. A small suggestion perhaps put up some form of rolling screen for protecting the tables outside if the weather is bad. Saying that the food was great. Quite expensive but delicious. The staff were all simply lovely as they realised we were pretty exposed to the rain!

Absolutely fantastic lovely staff and the food was delicious. Very highly recommend to try the main course we ate was caught that very day

Wonderfully presented, brilliantly cooked food, mainly fresh fish as you would expect with the restaurants harbourside location. Very good service to match the food, I would recommend to anyone who likes fish.

Utterly exquisite in my opinion, incredible food choices, quite scrumptious I’ve never felt so exuberant 😋😋😋

First time visitors to Argoe and delighted to find this exciting restaurant in a great setting. We enjoyed the views over a working harbour and as far as St Michaels Mount. From the minute we arrived we were greeted by outstanding team who are both professional, friendly and passionate about the food. We enjoyed the mixed fish platter, octopus, scallops in shells, sardines all cooked to perfection. Lovely atmosphere in the busy restaurant and excellent service. Great ethos on local produce and sustainability as well as the support for fisherman’s mission. We will most definitely be looking to eat here again very soon.

I took my daughter out for lunch as someone bought us a voucher. The service was absolutely fantastic, they looked after us so well and talked us through the menu and helped us select the right amount of food. Every dish we had was fresh,...

Managed to get the last table for lunch before service finished, a gorgeous setting with food to match. Every dish we had was excellent, really delicious and beautifully presented. The cuttle fish was superb and the raw plaice a delight, we will return when next...

If you love good, fresh seafood, intelligent and knowledgable staff, beautiful views, a chilled atmosphere, excellent wines and seasonal delicious veg and puds you have to try this place. Part of the charm is it’s setting in a working fishing harbour and having read some...

Overall an underwhelming experience. The pork cheek was loin and the cuttlefish was octopus but they wouldn’t accept this. The potatoes were burnt.

Absolutely amazing food!! Unlike anything else in the area. Unusual combinations or fresh, quality produce. Local fish cooked to perfection. Gorgeous location and extremely friendly staff. We had to book a table for 5pm because it is extremely popular-would recommend booking as soon as poss...

Amazing food and service. Been visiting south Cornwall for over 10 years and the best restaurant hands down from start to finish

We did not know what to expect when we told that we would be sharing and the courses would be brought as they were ready. We ordered marinaded mackerel and breaded ray for starters and then half a lobster and a whole mackerel the last...

There’s nothing better than enjoying interesting local food made and served by a passionate team. Absolutely loved everything we ate. The squid balls and John Dory were especially memorable but it was all very tasty. We will definitely be back

We visited on Saturday A fantastic restaurant We shared small dishes between 4 Lovely food would really recommend visiting We lived in Newlyn for quite a while before this restaurant opened and was very surprised they don’t take cash this is unheard of in Newlyn...

Recommended by friends, and also told it's wise to book well in advance as Argoe is justifiably popular. Situated in Newlyn fish harbour right next to the market, so there's (a) wonderful fresh fish; and (b) a great atmosphere with interesting views of a working...

We’ve eaten here several times, every time it’s been faultless. The service is always great and not too fussy, with really friendly staff. The food on every visit, has been incredible. Each dish is bought out over time, so don’t expect the meal to all...

First visit to Argoe. Small restaurant with friendly knowledgable staff and great food. Particularly enjoyed Jerusalem artichoke with spicy mayo, hake in batter, carrots and chickpeas and John Dory. Had a delicious chardonnay and interesting citrus sparkling soft drink from Newlyn Fermentary. Will definitely be...

Amazing location, super friendly service, delicious seafood. Bread also excellent. We are too much. An excellent local eatery deserving of its Michelin listing.

Having seen this restaurant on tv, I really wanted to go. Waited for the chance to go to Newlyn and made a booking. On the week of my visit, the weather for UK had taken a turn for the worse and even Cornwall was cold....

Argoe is situated right on the harbour front and we were lucky enough to be seated right at the window on both of our visits to the area. There are not enough superlatives to describe how sensational the Seafood and Fish is, WOW! Loved everything,...

Don't hesitate: just book to dine at Argoe in Newlyn! We had the MOST amazing supper: braised squid meatballs and a leek and lentils dish with a fried egg starters, followed by an Octopus dish and a beautifully cooked John Dory from the grill. Delightful...

faultless fresh seafood and dishes that were so so tasty ! thankyou team argoe for such a lovely evening enjoying the best fish and wine with the best view

A chef who can cook and talk knowledgeably about Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band at the same time is a rare find indeed.

This was our second visit to Argoe even though we live far away! But this is the sort of place you travel for, everything about it is perfection from the food to the warm welcome, and lots on the menu for a vegetarian

Amazing food and staff. The setting is lovely just on the harbour the fish is all fresh and the menu reflects this. The food comes when it’s ready it was cooked to perfection, the octopus was our favourite so tender and tasty, probably the best...

We had a great meal. The menu was an adventure, unusual and very knowledgeable staff. We had an outside table which was perfect on a warm evening.

We loved everything about our lunch at Argoe. The food was delicious, the staff friendly, the setting delightful. The whole ambience was perfect. A lovely memory of Summer for us to savour and highly recommended! Thank you Argoe!

Lovely meal for two outside overlooking the working fishing harbour, original menu with less obvious fish and dish options. We shared a few starters then had a lovely fish for main with some greens. All in all a unique meal at a great little location,...

The place to go and eat some lovely fish - we went for the tapas which tasted fantastic and rich flavours The cherry pavlova was a great way to finish off

Phenomenally good fish, cooked simply, to perfection right next to the fishing harbour. Locally sourced produce and organic/low input wine. The staff are knowledgeable regarding the menu and the wine list. The vibe is relaxed. Dishes arrive when they are ready. Review the menu, chat...

We’re a local family who came for a celebratory meal. I don’t eat fish (my husband and son love it and they really wanted to eat here!) but I had no trouble finding vegetarian options. We tried a good proportion of the menu between us...

Fabulous food, amazing view, wonderful staff. This fish restaurant is innovative and uses local foods, definitely worth a visit if you enjoy fish dishes that are not the usual. We enjoyed ‘Sea Witch’, octopus and lobster, all prepared to order. The dishes are imaginative, the...

A delicious lunch overlooking the harbour. Newlyn is all about the fish and this lovely restaurant certainly knows how to cook fish. We ordered 5 sharing plates. All were delicious. The scallops were served cooked in their shells - perfection. The staff were enthusiastic and...

Lovely setting by the harbour, enthusiastic service and the fish is beautifully cooked. Mainly sharing plates, some larger portions than others, so ask. My only moan is that the seats are very uncomfortable and wheelchair access is impossible?

We had a wonderful afternoon at Argoe. We were very impressed at the variety and skill of the fish cookery. great wines served in carafe create a very chiller's out vibe. plenty of friendly staff who know the business.

Argue is a real treat, especially if you love fish and seafood. With an updated menu every day, it’s a great chance to try fresh local food in an amazing setting overlooking Newlyn Harbour. As a group of three we tried a range of starters,...

Amazing food, perfect setting. The octopus is spectacular, definitely have it if you can! Tried their orange wine which is delicious and the staff are super friendly. We will definitely go back, dog friendly on the terrace!

Thankfully nothing literally swimming on our plates, as per a previous review. In fact everything cooked to perfection at Argoe when we visited last week. We had a series of the tapas-style dishes, a couple of glasses of wine and thoroughly enjoyed the meal. We...

Absolutely superb - again, eaten at Argoe twice this week (my fourth visit in total) - it really is a class above in terms of interesting and top quality dishes. The grilled megrim is superb (not swimming in oil as noted below but dressed in...

Lovely setting but we were very disappointed with the food and service. For us, as we explained to the waiting staff, the grilled fish dishes came with far too much oil on them and were literally swimming in it which overpowered the fish and ruined...

First time here, on holiday, after seeing it on TV. Not disappointed - lovely staff, best of food beautifully presented and great value for money (not cheap - but you get what you pay for). Highly recommended.

Not impressed. Took my family for a special meal out and found the food very greasy and lacking in choice. An expensive mistake I won’t make again

Called in for a coffee here, the place was empty apart from a table of 4 people, were told we could only have coffee, on the so called outside standing terrace. Very odd, we declined the offer.

A must visit in Newlyn, beautiful food & location. Booking is needed as they are always busy but shows when you eat their food. Large menu with all dishes sounding amazing, natural wine pairs well! Location is stunning, looking right out onto the harbour where...

Partner and I heard good things about Argoe and so needed to check it out. Firstly you have a great view of the harbour and if its a nice day sitting outside would be lovely. The service was excellent and our host guided us through...

This was the best restaurant we went to during our fortnight in Cornwall which included several Michelin restaurants. Argoe is located in the harbour facing the colourful fishing boats and the menu is unsurprisingly mainly fish based. The tapas dishes we had were generous with...

I was looking forward to a nice lunch, but it didn't turn out that way . To start with we had to climb over a wall from the car park. I use a stick and it was almost impossible for me and I fell badly...

Four of us went for lunch and the food was delicious, it's not cheap but we still thought it was value for money. It was a sunny day so we sat on the terrace which is a great setting for watching all the activity in...

Not sure I'm ready for a £100 meal that arrives randomly so as a couple you find it difficult to manage the concept of starters, mains etc, when anything you order can and does turn up when the kitchen get it sorted, we finished up...

Superb fish, had megrim and John Dory… expert simple preparation, delicious sides, home made bread (Ben the head chef was proving tomorrows loaves as we left). Food was superb and fairly priced considering the quality, and portions are generous (whole grilled John Dory for under...

Ben the chef is a genius, the food is outstanding and the service is always impeccable. The menu is always new and inventive, never boring.

Excellent on food - great ingredients cooked to perfection: Tapas style for sharing, mainly fish based which is freshly prepared - mackerel, sand sole, cuttlefish. Will definitely recommend . And friendly, helpful service

We had dinner there last night. It has the ambience of a doctors waiting room. Very cold and draughty and stark. The chairs are uncomfortable wood slatted seats and tables very basic. The walls are stark with not a single picture. They have a weird...

Lovely little venue on the water's edge in Newlyn. It's a converted container type building and all the cooking is done on-site and visible (if you really want to watch!). Great reception and smiley staff, and the food is excellent. Don't be put off by...

One of our best restaurant meals for a long time! Great reviews we had seen before were completely justified…spectacular fresh fish dishes with very innovative twists..hats off to the two chefs! Plus, wonderful service to round off an excellent experience.. Totally recommend.

Good quality food but at a price! Wine is expensive and the mains don’t come with any sides. However it was very tasty, well cooked and interesting dishes. I would love to see a mural or something on the blank wall and some cushions to...

Argoe lives up to the high expectations of a fish restaurant right on the edge of Newlyn harbor. It doesn't get anymore local and it is terrific. We so appreciated the chef being willing to accommodate the needs of my great friend. Mia is an...

Fantastic food, great service and great setting. We had the flounder, John Dory and mackerel starters and all were superb - simple but full of flavour. The the Megrim for main.

Excellent food, friendly staff and great view of the harbour. The fish soup was delicious, as was the whiting. Our waitress explained that dishes would arrive when they were ready, so not necessarily in any order, which was a bit frustrating as we had finished...

Only popped in for a quick coffee and that's what we had, will someone please turn the coffee warmer on, it was that cold it didn't even dissolve the sugar also when customers sit down bloody speak to them, just don't stare and hope for...

Wonderful food, service, setting and location. It was great to try new dishes - a fab change from the usual suspects.

Wow!!! Everything about this place is just Wow! From the elegant simplicity of the hand crafted design, to the next level deliciousness of everything on the menu- not to mention the friendly and impeccable service. You can tell that this place was created by people...

This was our happiest evening for a long time. Such a friendly greeting and welcome, as we were shown to our inside counter. The interiors are well designed, good seating and a clean and well organised kitchen/restaurant. When the menu came it was all explained...

I think from some of the comments, this restaurant is reasonably new. The menu is unfussy and not huge but then that is normally a good sign of freshly cooked fayre. Everything we had was excellent. The service was carried out by two "servers" (I...

I really don’t understand the negative reviews on here. I’ve been to Argoe about eight times since opening, taking my girlfriend, friends and family on various occasions and can’t fault it. I own a restaurant in Porthleven, and we also operate a sharing style menu....

Had the most fabulous lunch today at Argoe - fish soup, deep fried john dory, sand sole & scallop butter followed by delicious desserts. Friendly efficient service. It's location on Newylyn's harbour edge is just amazing.

We were really looking forward to visiting Argoe and it did not disappoint! Delicious food, friendly staff and a lovely relaxed atmosphere. We would recommend anyone visiting the area to try it, if you love fish it’s a must!

The best food in Newlyn and far beyond. The best service in the UK. This restaurant is a must visit for everyone. It deserves to be number 1 in any ranking. The staff pay attention to every detail (how many restaurants have staff who refill...

We had no idea this place existed until we parked in the next-door harbour car park. It looked interesting so we dropped in for a mid-week lunch. The service was all you'd hope for - intelligent, unbiased, honest and well-informed. The offering is tapas-like: choose...

Wonderful tapas style lunch sitting overlooking the harbour. Good service from well informed staff. The food was the nicest I've had in a while. Loved the wooden decor. Mid ranged in price but good value considering the quality.

The food at Argoe was, on the whole, very good. The staff were friendly and warm. The atmosphere is beautifully casual and relaxed. But the menu? The menu is beyond confusing. Argoe wants to give a 'sharing plate' experience to diners, but not all diners...

We ate here twice, and both times had magnificent fresh fish and enjoyed excellent service. Whilst the menu does vary greatly from day to day (which is nice cos then the fish is super-fresh) the sardines we had were probably the best ever. Beautifully cooked,...

Argoe is a stunning fish restaurant in the heart of the harbour in Newlyn. It's relatively new and quite trendy with its pine construction and bright pine interior. There's also an outside terrace. The staff are enthusiastic. The menu changes according to what is currently...

First time to this restaurant and booking didnt happen so ended up outside on terrace - which was fine - fish soup delicious with garlicky croutons and then I tried the Meagram - which again was a first for me. It was delicious and there...

Dish after dish of excellent fish- imaginative and delicious. Food arrives as it is cooked so we had a chance to appreciate each dish Highlight? Sand sole in scallop butter, dab with aioli, courgettes in saffron, and the best pud I have had for ages-...

We booked on spec as we were walking past Newlyn port. We were told the restaurant was only about 2 months old, but unlike many newish restaurants they already seem to have it cracked food-wise. The slightly tapas style of serving was a bit unconventional,...

This was my second visit and again was really impressed. Eating on the terrace with that fabulous view over the water is really special, and the lighting is perfect for when dusk falls. The service was friendly and attentive. But the best thing is the...