C-Bay in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Great place to eat or just call for a drink and snack , always a friendly welcome and great views over Crantock beach, food as always been delicious when we have visited and dog friendly

Gorgeous hot chocolate with a fantastic view!

amazing, intimate table positioning and a really helpful team..... made to feel like you have been a regular customer even though it was our first visit we booked up to go again straight away. brilliant

Lovely food in a great location

We went to C Bay last September on the same night as it is our wedding anniversary and had a lovely night so returned this year. Although the food is good, we didn't enjoy it as much this time due to the various reasons mentioned below. Last year, we had a table laid with pretty lights in a glass vase as it was our anniversary and were advised by the waiter that this always happened when a special occassion was being celebrated - he actually said that this particular table by the window was the one used for special occassions. This time when I mentioned it, I was told by the waitress that she has been working there for six years and had never known this happen before. I thought this was very odd since the online booking asks if you are booking for a special occassion but, if it is not going to be acknowledged, why ask? I had a porn star martini before dinner which was very disappointing for a cocktail priced at £11.00 - I have only had one previously which was far nicer - no half a passionfruit floating on this one and the one I had previously had much more flavour. The biggest issue is that our table was booked for 19.45 - there was a table of 9 and a table of two in the area we were in and a table of four I think in the other room. Once the table of 9 and the table of two left, the waitresses started moving the tables and chairs back into position ready for the next morning so there was a big gap in the middle of the room and we were sitting on our own by around 20.30 so no atmosphere at all. despite a signpost on entrance saying that it was fully booked. I feel it was rude to start reorganising the room while we were still eating. I would like to have stayed for desset, coffee and liquers as it was our anniversary but we just felt uncomfortable sitting on our own so returned to our holiday residence.

Sadly rather disappointed. Waited nearly an hour for our food. The chicken was very dry and the sweet potato chips did not arrive with the meal (they did bring them when asked. The fish dish was very bland The children’s meal we ordered, pasta, cheese and broccoli - the cheese didn’t arrive and the spaghetti was like rubber. The cost of the children’s meal was removed from the bill but over all we were less than impressed. The view is awesome

Sunday lunch. Had the roast beef and vegetarian wellington. Both v nice. Vegetables well cooked and we were invited to request more if needed. Friendly service and the usual great views. Highly recommend.

We ate twice here while we were on holiday in Crantock. The Sunday lunch menu was fantastic plenty of food and cooked to perfection. The staff are friendly and attentive and we were made very welcome, with our two dogs. Special thanks to Cobi who met canine Kobi and think they were both besotted. Fantastic place we'll worth a visit .

This place is a little gem, not only the amazing views over Crantock Beach but the quality and choice of food, to the drinks and to the staff. The Staff are lovely so welcoming and accommodating. We visited a few times and each time was equally as good even accommodating our dog with a drink of tea Highly recommend this place if you are passing.

Absolutely amazing place. Beautiful view of the ocean. The staff were fantastic, friendly and helpful. The food was fantastic. Thank you to the chef and the whole team. I recommend it to everyone.❤️🇨🇿

Fantastic cream tea! Lovely fresh scones with what appeared to be homemade jam and ample clotted cream. Served with a pot of tea. Can definitely recommend. The view from the bistro is amazing too.

The service here was friendly and welcoming. Food is OK, but nothing special, and relatively expensive for what you get. It seemed a bit thrown together. Many of the chairs and tables are more casual than is comfortable for being able to eat a meal.

It was a bit early (11 am) but there was no one on reception and the Cafe staff seemed a bit lacklustre,.like they'd all been given a good bollocking! Scones were great, but you couldn't just get one... I mean who needs "two" scones jam and cream when it's not your birthday! Absolutely no reaction to "does the jam come on top". View amazing. Tables and chairs hadn't been wiped down from night before rain so mum got a wet ass! Definitely go back again.

Under staffed, poor communication from staff. We arrived before 11:30 am to a quiet cafe. Servers failed to take order for 15 min. Then on ordering breakfast advised it was now over and couldn't order lunch until 12. We made a coffee order. Waited 10 mins no coffee. I explained to my friends that we might have to leave as it was taking to long. Server over heard and rudely said - it's coming but feel free to walk out. Considering the number of people in the cafe the staff could have managed but chose to work slowly. We left.

Called in today first time visit just missed breakfast Was after a coffee and maybe a toasted tea cake.. We waited at the stand to sit down well just at the side of it To be rudely told to stand behind the stand!! No problem there wasn’t a queue or anything … Then another guy told us we could sit down anywhere and they would come and take our order We sat and waited and waited 15 mins before I went in and ordered Man said oh sorry forgot about you!! Asked did they have any toasted tea cakes to be told no breakfast was over… No problem 10 mins later the coffees came out To over here someone order some coffees and toasted tea cakes!! So on that note I wouldn’t recommend here Maybe just a bad day etc Manners cost nothing we are always polite and curtious to anyone in the hospitality trade they put up with a lot!!

Always lovely food, staff, atmosphere and a fantastic setting overlooking Crantock beach. Parking easy in large car park and we will be back. Thank you for making our Birthday lunch one to remember

Lovely meal with a spectacular view. Server was friendly and welt us sit outside, bringing us a blanket so we didn’t get cold.

Top nosh!!.. Highly recommend a visit. Food is simply lovely in an excellent location overlooking the beach. Great service.

The best food by far on our holiday - and all served with a smile and good humour. The C-Bay Bistro is very welcoming with lovely views over Crantock Bay - and the menu imaginative with something for everyone. And the Specials were just a little bit special too ! Their special scallops starter was a tasty fusion of tastes, textures and colour. And the bream for the main course followed it to perfection. Between the seven of us we tried a good selection of the menu and everyone thoroughly enjoyed our food. Including the crème brûlée and sticky toffee pudding for afters. And a shout out for the Cornish Rose which went well with the food. We’d all definitely recommend the C-Bar Bistro - and it’s no different in price to the other restaurants in and around. But a huge difference in taste and quality - the chef certainly puts in great thought to his dishes and all of the staff were absolutely lovely. Thank you !

Lovely experience, with a stunning view, I had the fish goujon wrap which was outstanding would definitely recommend

Beautiful located restaurant .Amazing view .We had some drinks and to eat only padron peppers (very good) and chicken goujons for kids (good) .Very nice service .We will back to try some more food .

Food was good although not super generous portions. Atmosphere and design really nice. However we were genuinely shocked to be charged £3 for an extra slice of bread and £1. for a few extra crackers. They lost a star and our normal tip for that. wow!

Bad vibes in this place from the get go. I thought we were coming to a nice establishment, the food was pretty basic offerings and overpriced. The service and the attention of the staff were fully unwelcoming. Such a shame. Our finished dinner plates were sat for 20 minutes then we were basically told, the chef was leaving if we wanted desert decide there and then. Not wellcoming or appriciated for our custom. Wont be back!

Stunning setting, friendly staff, would definitely recommend. Dogs very welcome.

The food was OK,nice setting, friendly waitress, a little expensive for what you get.

Service was very good!!!! Kind nice staff in the restaurant bit 👌 BUT... Went for a Spa day - and that was amazing!!! It is definitely worth it!! If you are looking for a relaxing time on your own or with a friend... HIGHLY recommended 👍. The combination was amazing 💜. Thank you 🙏 xx

The cream tea and ice cream were great but the tone was set from the start. I got the impression for the manager that he didn’t really want us there from the start. We asked to sit outside because we were in wellies and we were promptly told with an attitude if your sitting out there you can have this and was passed some kitchen roll to dry I own table which wasn’t take to bin the whole time being left on the table. After very similar groups of people came in after us and there didn’t appear to be such an attitude. We won’t return here again!

After our Polly Joke walk, we stopped on for coffee and cake, all very good, will stop in again.

Lovely place! Food was delicious, well presented and I felt that everything about this place was well managed and designed: light, airy, dogs allowed, great view and calm, restful ambience. Will definitely return.

Always a pleasure to pop in here from the coast path.

We had a breakfast and a lunch here during our holiday. Both were delicious. Such a beautiful spot, even on a cold day you can sit outside if it’s dry overlooking Crantock Beach. The food is not cheap but the menu is reliably good and varied and the food is delicious. Staff are friendly and accommodating. This place is super dog friendly.

Lovely food and our dog behaved too. I had the burger and my husband's mushy peas

Great setting, Great service, Great food! As locals this was our first visit for a few years. We were with. Friend who has a few mobility issues and struggles with the cold. The table were allocated was by the door to the outside area which was a bit too cold and drafty for our friend. After mentioning this we were offered a table at the back which was perfect…thanks! Both food and service was first class. We chose a few small plates to start, and a mix of Seafood linguine, massama curry and a halloumi wrap for mains. Everything was made with quality ingredients, tasty and appetising and served by friendly attentive staff. Absolute couldn’t fault anything. Thank you

Lovely selection of food and fabulous views So impressed we booked a Spa Day

Gorgeous setting with amazing views of Crantock bay. We found it was a tad more posh and less relaxed than next door. Wine prices high. We would return though.

Brilliant cafe restaurant, perfect view over crantock beach with parking took my family kids ranging 1-6 they had colouring books really helpful friendly staff, didn’t book but sat us straight away. Kids had a desert me and the wife shared cream tea all was perfect!

Amazing. Food was delicious, service was outstanding and the atmosphere sublime.

So welcoming with our big group of families. Excellent food and incredible view. We can’t wait to come again!!!

Absolutely brilliant, delicious, lovely customer service, thanks so much :)

Well worth the drive from Newquay. Coffee, view, staff, & food always consistently good. It’s my go to place for coffee when I stay in Newquay. Had their Cornish asparagus, tomato and feta salad for lunch, from their daily specials choice today. Loved the real flower additions, I think they were Sea Campion and Potato Plant but happy to edit if CBay tells me different. Advocado wrap looked good. Such good value for the quality of everything. Love this place. Perfect destination for walking to the National Trust poppy fields... probably flowering mid June. Also only a forty minute walk from here to where the seals pup in autumn, the small bay just the far side of Polly Joke, only accessible from the sea. You need to walk past the bay and then look back into it for the best vantage point.

Called in at just before 3pm on Sunday 12 May to be told that the kitchens were closed, so no scones or anything, and that the place shut at 4pm. Disappointed really. Had a piece of cake and a cup of tea, and it was ok.

Perfect place for lunch or early dinner on a sunny day. We sat outside on the terrace for a drink before we ate. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon and the views over to the beach and out to sea were stunning. It was a bit windy and we were offered blankets but it was fine and not needed, but I expect they’d be used later in the evenings. We had our dinner and it was absolutely delicious, I had the beetroot and halloumi burger , my husband had the beef along with a Greek salad. I simply cannot fault our food. The service was excellent, two staff members were friendly, attentive and definitely an asset; we were made to feel very welcome. All in all it was a lovely place, great location, gorgeous food and excellent service. Well most definitely be back.

Best place in the area to go for high quality food and drinks with an amazing view. Staff are always friendly and the food never disappoints. Definitely worth a visit! It is priced slightly on the higher side, but for the quality you’re getting and the view, it’s well worth it.

Coby was AMAZING… he needs looking after! A real gem in the current drought of hospitality that exists in many places in Cornwall

If you like to be treated to delicious food with a stunning view then C-Bay is the place to go! We shared the Salt & Pepper Squid, Sticky Pork Belly and Chicken Tacos to start. My meat loving boys said it was the best pork they've ever tasted 😋. My red spice crusted cod fillet was cooked perfectly (so easy to over cook fish). We were really well looked after by the Front of House team and what a lovely touch - the chef hand wrote a Birthday message in chocolate. Oh and the husband was happy...Cornish Offshore on draught 🍻😀. Can't get better than that!!

Always come here whenever I am down in Cornwall. Really delicious breakfasts and lunches. Staff are always friendly and the view is great.

Paris and Coby, Ryan and juan were absolutely fabulous. Thank you so much it was an excellent meal..xxxx would definitely recommend to anyone xx

We have had 2 meals here this week - one with our daughter and 3 small children - the food and service was fantastic - they were so accommodating of the little ones. The second was a Sunday roast - we were surprised to have a table with a sea view ( amazing) - the food was delicious - and the service again fantastic. Would highly recommend- and we will definitely return in the summer.

Amazing food, amazing customer service, great location. Will definitely return. Added bonus dogs are welcome

Really lovely meal, 5 of us, nearly all had 3 courses, and not one dish disappointed. The dishes were different and made a lovely change from the usual dishes that are repeated everywhere. The service was fab and really friendly and relaxed. Usually always favour the Lewinick in this area, but this beat the meal we had there hands down. Would come again without doubt

Having been turned away from their next door pub, all 5 of us went there and were welcomed warmly by the staff. We had 4 Sunday lunches and a burger which was very good. The views are as good as the next door if not better, they have a car park which you can use whilst you are in the café. Polite and friendly staff and nice surroundings the prices are very reasonable and you can pay by card or cash which is different to the other. I would definitely try this place before next door you won't be disappointed.

Just returned from a truly wonderful Mother’s Day lunch . This was one of the best meals we have had in a very long time. Top service(Hazel and team) and incredible food. Highly recommended.

Lovely view and cream tea. Highly recommend a visit. The only fault, unlike other restaurants, they never offered water for our dog

Cracking Bistro with a superb Sunday roast and a stunning view. Great quality food, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Dog friendly so our Bobbie was very happy also. Highly recommended but I would suggest that you book as its very popular x

Amazing food and wonderful staff

Happened across this place. Amazing beach location. We fist went for brunch and then back for lunch a few days later. Staff really friendly and efficient. Modern menu with really yummy food. Really good cocktail at lunch time and excellent coffee.

Lovely food, good variety on the lunch menu. Staff friendly and helpful.

Wonderful views, plenty of parking, excellent food and service. EV charging available. Holiday accommodation and spa and pool facilities on site. Booking recommended, even during low season.

Came in here on the off chance- coffee was excellent and the lunch was really tasty, All reasonably priced too! Very dog friendly even though it’s a very smart place. Will be back next time I’m in newquay!

Had a fabulous evening on our wedding anniversary. The table had been decorated for us which was a lovely touch. Fantastic seaview too. The food was delicious and the service was great. Would 100% return here - lots of things I would like to try on the menu.

Brilliant views from the terrace area, great food, and friendly staff. Worth a visit. Update sept 23, ate here three times whilst on holiday still great, better than the Bowgie next door imo.

Lovely cream tea with a fabulous view!

Nice place and great views food is excellent but not cheap so don't expect it but you get what you pay for top stuff.table service is great and staff are very friendly.

Have been coming to Crantock for a long time and C-Bay has always been a great place for lunch or dinner. This year they have added a great chef and food was fantastic and as a bonus more reasonably priced than some of the other dining options in the area. Fresh shellfish was great and dishes where far more interesting than many can offer in the area.

3rd meal this year was excellent. Last year was below usual standards but a new chef has made a world of difference. Bream and red lentil starter highly recommended. Fish beautifully cooked and the lentils superbly spiced and cooked i.e. not just a tarka mush. Sirloin steak was tasty and tender. Pannacotta had great texture and taste

Had a lovely dinner at C Bay, fantastic views over the beach, good efficient service and tasty food. The menu was good... the only thing that could of improved on was the steak meal my husband had was a bit small and for the price we thought you would get fries included but everything else was spot on!! Dog friendly and definitely worth a visit.

We called into this restaurant on a Sunday in early June whilst visiting the nearby poppy fields. The restaurant was very busy but they were happy to accommodate us without a booking although booking is recommended. The restaurant is modern with seating on the decking with great views across the bay. A top place to have freshly cooked fish & seafood after a number of local disappointments. I had the hake. One of the best restaurants we have been to locally and we will definitely be back again.

We walked in waited to be sat down very friendly and attentive host. Had cream tea for three some confusion as to pricing but wasn't an issue. There are only 2 toilets multi use ones, both were in use so waits are the norm. Lovely place and seating area .

We have stayed at Crantock Bay apartments numerous times over the last 7 years. The C-Bay Bar has been in our opinion 'The jewel in the crown" so much so that our latest visit we decided to book 3 nights evening dinner. We couldn't believe how the standard had deteriorated since our last visit, the Menu choice and the surly staff- so disappointing. After eating there two nights decided to cancel the third. Such a shame as this was our perfect Summer Place, we now have to wonder if it is worth the long journey and if we will ever return.

Never fails to impress, great location & position & views, great welcome and food & drinks excellent - simply a great place.

Cameron, waiter, made an excellent flat white 😃

Breathtaking view, delicious food, and friendly staff. The hake with bearnaise sauce was a standout dish—a perfect blend of flavors. Staff were attentive, and parking was easy. Highly recommended!

Stopped here mid walk today. Service was excellent. Very welcoming. I sat outside to watch the tide come in as there were fantastic views over Crantock Bay. Had a cream tea with coffee. The coffee was good. The scones weren't the best I've had but still good and a v generous portions of jam and cream. Would definitely visit again.

A very relaxing atmosphere. Proper cooking with some very original twists. Try the aubergine starter and the 'cream tea' dessert.

Today the service was very slow,not many people in but had to wait 20 mins for 2 drinks then the order was wrong. 4 adults on another table walked out. Whilst using the toilets both toilets had ran out of hand wash and paper was on the floor. This was only 3pm. We are local and go a lot but today was not up to scratch.

I had Fish and Chips, very goid and a good portion. Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert, fantastic but not enough for the price.

Booked are wedding there next year lovely place and service

Crikey - don't tell anyone. Tom & Cam were superb front of house team. Jeese the chef & his 2nd chef were superb - the chef had worked over in the far east & had a twist of asian to the dishes. Fried squid - delicious & cripsy CRISPY TEMPEH THAI CURRY - amazing vegi dish INDONESIAN MONKFISH with mussels & prawns CURRY - superb tastes star annise & basil infused The lovely lady that worked on reception was very helpful, who helped us with our booking.

Menu had changed since last visiting & to be honest, I was a little disappointed with the lack of light bite choices. The food we did order was pleasant enough. The views of the bay and poppy fields were excellent.

Enjoyed breakfast, lunch, cream tea and drinks on several days over a week. Advise to book as rightly popular. Dog friendly indoors and out on the terrace. Large windows allow you to enjoy the views of Crantock Bay and Goose Rock. Our party of four enjoyed all the dishes, but my favourite was the Cornish cream tea with scones warm from the oven. Good range of alcoholic and soft drinks with teas, coffees and hot chocolate. When busy, the staff can be less attentive, but it is relaxing and appropriate for holiday if you order your drinks first before perusing the menu and choosing. Food seemed freshly prepared and was tasty for carnivores and vegetarians. Unlike a neighbouring establishment, you are not charged to use the car park. The only downside is that it is not open every day or all day on some days. Will certainly be back.

Been to this place quite a few times over the past few years for drinks and food it’s a really lovely place with sea view setting but on Sunday 28th May myself, my daughter and my 3 year old granddaughter after a lovely walk on the beach thought we would call in for a drink just to sit outside looking at the sea view as my granddaughter wanted a hot chocolate. But to our surprise we were turned away and told that they were fully booked baring in mind it was only 6.45 and they was only one family sat outside having drinks and only a few people sat inside plenty of empty seats. We said to the gentleman we only want one drink to sit outside with he then said a second time we are fully booked he then turned to the female employee asking her if they were fully booked and she said yes. It really put us off going again for the rest of our weeks holiday in case we got turned away again. It’s such a shame because in February we came and had a lovely family meal and spent over £100 but we didn’t mind because it was family time in lovely surroundings and that’s want we wanted to do again when we came down in May but to be turned away a second time would have been demoralising and spoilt the wonderful weeks holiday we had.

Absolutely lovely! Very relaxed ambience. The food was delicious. Our waitress was lovely. Beautiful views and a stunning sunset. We will definitely return.

Nous avons passé un excellent moment, et dégusté des plats de qualité. Le service était chaleureux et le point de vue magnifique. Merci à toute l équipe du restaurant pour cet agréable repas.

Less than warm welcome from 2 female staff who honestly couldnt care where we wanted to sit - decided on inside table in front of door to outdoor balcony as the seats looked more comfy & was nice having outside view but avoiding chilly breeze outside. Staff member promptly slammed the door shut saying "its a bit chilly"- didnt ask if we were ok with this so we opened door back up. Abrupt and pretty rude really. Our table looked dirty with tea stains / hot cup ring marks so initial impression pretty poor. Bit of a limited menu for lunch - small plates or main meals & very pricey at that. Both opted for open steak sandwich which looked reasonable (not £17:50 worth mind you!) but mine was riddled with fat & gristle which was horrible. Whe we paid the bill the staff member asked if the food was alright- i said no ... my steak was full of fat, which id left on the plate & suggested she show the chef. No apology just said "Oh- ok" took our card payment & we left as quick as possible, quite disappointed. Both ladies could definitely do with a customer service training course- one in particular could have trued being a bit nicer - not just to us but i watched her with other customers & it was almost as if she couldnt be bothered & didnt want to be there! Other one wasnt much friendlier. Was it our scottish accent ? I hope not, but you never know, although from what i watched, all customers werent exactly welcomed or treated particularly well... oh & the service was SO SLOW to the point i said to my hubby, if its not here in 5 minutes were going! By the time we did get food, my pot of tea was half drank & rest was cold & hubby had to spin out sipping his beer to make sure he had some for when food arrived.

Amazing food and service - starters delicious and best belly porl we have tasted. Lamb ramen special mmmmm ( no words!) burger equally delicious and the banana banoffee desert shared between two as we were stuffed delightful. We will be back Sunday but next year too 😊 highly recommend and would also suggest booking to avoid disappointment - view is also wonderful

Innovative and creative food. Excellent service and friendly staff. Stunning views. Highly recommended.

Really friendly waiting staff. Great menu, food was delicious. Steak salad was amazing.

Had a wonderful evening at this restaurant. The view is simply amazing. The staff were absolutely lovely and very helpful. The food was exceptional. We had the monkfish curry and the crab pasta and both were faultless. The desserts were to die for as well - we had the warm chocolate brownie and panna cotta. Superb. Cannot fault this place.

Delicious breakfast to suit all diets, vegan and dairy free diets catered to. Brilliant setting and exceptional service!

Had an excellent lunch at C Bay bistro which has fantastic views. One of the best burgers I have ever had and my wife’s fish and chips was excellent, fresh with a light batter! The service was spot on, polite and professional. Highly recommend and we will be back!

It was recommended to me by a friend and certainly lived up to its reputation-delicious breakfast- staff couldn’t be more helpful-a special experience

Friendly staff took a last minute booking for breakfast on a very wet and windy morning.! We were greeted warmly and had a lovely table by the windows so we could watch the massive waves .! Food was fabulous, fantastic breakfasts and the kids were...

Awful place for service. Ended up walking out.

Absolutely stunning view, with a beautiful atmosphere! We came here last year, and once again Cbay has not disappointed. We were greeted by a welcoming waitress who was very polite and gave us the choice to sit inside or outside… we chose outside- where she...

As locals who have known the Eyles family for 62 years and always experienced a high standard, so this was a very disappointing meal. To start with the wine glasses were dirty and we had to ask individually to have clean ones. The food was...

Lovely building and setting, inside modern and clean with great views. We were looking forward to a Cream Tea here however the scones were spongy as though they were undercooked. I did bring this to the staffs attention who said sorry about that. Would of been nice to be refunded for the disappointment. I would not have a cream tea here again due to that experience.

Always a delightful place for lunch with a superb coastal view. This time the service was rather slow, even though it was not full at all, but meanwhile we enjoyed a very nice glass of Monterey Bay white wine. Menu choice has changed significantly with...

Nice place with a sea view. Food is delicious with high quality. Wide selection of food and drinks. No brunch kids menu but meal can be itemized individually. Dog friendly Staff were pleasant Place was clean. We did have to wait a while for food and it wasn't that busy. Would recommend and return.

Food was amazing, the view over Crantock beach stunning and the service was spot on. Very well worth a visit.

Beautiful breakfast menu, delicious fruit pancakes. Would have been 5/5 but needed at least a smile from the guy taking orders!! He seemed a bit fed up ……