Hooked on the Rocks in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Expensive but lovely starters and main courses. Dessert menu was poor and drinks are overpriced but - overall - a great lunch and a splendid venue for that special occasion.

Amazing restaurant, food top level , staff could not be more helpful or knowledgeable, we can not wait to return

The best thing about this restaurant is the view, food overpriced, we had 4 different main dishes, tasteless.

Food was great. I'm a bit disappointed - i booked 6 weeks in advance for a Tuesday night, but that didn't get us a sea view - apparently most people had booked before us ??? But the food and the service was great

Stunning location, great staff and delicious food!

Great food, atmosphere and service. We love it here!

One of the best meals we had in falmouth.

Simply, the best seafood we’ve ever had! Our wait staff were so friendly and helpful, the seafood platter we shared was deliciously succulent, and we pushed the boat out for desserts which were a revelation in complex flavours. A perfect experience.

Great seafood platter and fantastic oysters. All with a great view and service.

Amazing seafood restaurant with incredible food, though a bit on the rich side. We ordered the shell-on wild prawns, Falmouth Bay scallops, whole plaice on the bone, and fries. While everything was delicious, the whole plaice was slightly too fatty for our taste. The service was exceptional, and the beachside view added to the experience. Highly recommend booking in advance.

Nice restaurant, really great food. We booked early to get a table with a view but found ourselves on a perfectly acceptable inside table without much of a view. Restaurant was busy and so service seemed a little slow at times, e.g. dessert wine arrived after dessert was finished. Expensive, but no more than expected for high end seafood restaurant. I would recommend and would happily visit again.

This is the most fantastic seafood restaurant. I was here May 2023 and it is just as perfect as it was then. A very memorable meal, top standard cooking and staff. Cant' recommend highly enough.

Very expensive prices for OK food and £30 for a tiny piece of fish seem excessive!

6th September 2024. Had a fabulous meal here tonight. Staff were amazing..we had booked but dropped a clanger and arrived a night early. Our fault entirely!! That said, as we were there bang on 6pm they managed to find us a table inside, as requested in our booking. We had chorizo and oysters for appetisers, scallops and line caught squid for starters then fish and chips and Megrim sole for mains. All beautifully cooked. Staff very attentive without being too much so. Lovely to see an open kitchen...all the food coming out looked amazing. Its the seafood platter for 2 for us next time!! 😋 Truly lovely dining experience in a gorgeous location. Special thanks for fitting us in.

Food good for what we had. A starter of Cod roe on foccacia with pickled cucumber, and mains of Grilled Mackarel on tomatoes and onions. My wife and I ordered the same dishes. Fish dish was on the small side so we ordered some skinny fries between us, which came hot and deliciously fried. Horrible weather outside, but since we didn't book ahead we had a table in and under the 'tent' extension. Not very pleasant but comfortable enough to eat. All in all, a good dinner.

Lovely, informal beachside restaurant. As appropriately named, menu is fish / seafood based, great offering, all fresh and cooked with expertise!! . We sat as requested in the canopy area, lovely and warm with heater overlooking the sea, beers and wines great, food expensive but this is the case with product of this quality, service was a little aloof but efficient. Definitely will return and highly recommended

Fantastic experience, worth a visit, book early. Had this place recommended and can see why. It is in a beautiful setting, it serves great food, with a wide menu choice of seafood. All served by friendly and happy staff. The views are amazing and the staff team are too. We highly recommend a visit and we will be back again without doubt.

Had a delicious meal at this restaurant with lovely views. My husband had the cod which was cooked to perfection and I can strongly recommend the risotto. I was too full for dessert but my husband’s chocolate and raspberry Mille-feuille was so pretty - looking almost too good to eat and didn’t disappoint. Recommend

Waitress looked fed up the whole time we were there, she asked if we were ready to order and we said can we have two minutes, she sighed and walked off. Food was okay but very pricey for what you get. Five prawns for £19 😧 also the duck on the menu says it comes with duck breast and duck leg, there was no duck leg and the waitress said it had got some bits in the salad, which wasn't much of a salad with no duck leg in - £32 for duck breast. Side of broccoli for £7.50 is a bit steep. Dessert menu was limited and expensive, £10 for a meringue covered in strawberry sauce. I’ve been to a lot of fish restaurants and this is one i won’t be returning to.

We booked our anniversary meal here on the back of other TripAdvisor reviews and were not disappointed. It was a Bank Holiday weekend and the place was busy and buzzing! The FOH team were fantastic - friendly, attentive and not intrusive. They all looked genuinely happy to be there which added to the lovely atmosphere. Service was prompt and the food was delicious. My only "criticism" is that I ordered the mackerel dish as a main and was a bit surprised by how small the fish was. It was cooked and prepared well (no bones!) and did taste good though. Also, I ordered the lemon posset for dessert and it was served in a rather deep, straight sided earthenware bowl, which didn't show it off to its best. Again, it tasted great but would have been better served in a different bowl. Minor issues aside, we really enjoyed our meals and will return on our next visit to Falmouth. Thanks guys for a really lovely dining experience.

Our favourites were the seafood platter, the smoked cod focaccia and my wife’s fish but honestly we can’t fault them on any of our dishes. It was fantastic throughout. Strong recommendation to visit for nice seafood at lunch! The place can get quite busy, so make sure to book in advance. We did not and were happy to get the last place outside which was incredibly windy - but we stayed and the food was worth the struggle with the wind. ;)

Wonderful sea food platter with extra crab with excellent service wine delicious and beautiful sea view!!

Horrible hospitality and terrible attitude. avoid it if you can.

First time in Cornwall, first time in Falmouth. I mean, where do I start... Recommended by the hotel we stayed at, this place was fantastic, from service to food and atmosphere, absolutely fantastic. We ordered the Padrone Peppers and cod roe as startes and OMG, I knew the mains were going to blow my mind as the startes were absolutely delicious. As mains we had the mackerel and cod, and wow, what do you think? Explosion of flavours in perfect combinations, my compliments to the chef. Did not expect a fine dining experience as I was walking in, but boy, was I wrong to say the least. As desserts we had mille feuille and pavlova, bang! More delight! Hands down I recommend this place, yes it is fine dining price, but guess what? Worth every penny, just pull your credit card out, make sure to reserve a table beforehand and just go! 😎

Prime location and excellent view wasted by poor management and horrible hospitality.

Unbelievable food!!! First time in cornwall and my Wife found this place, we were both completely blown away, best seafood we've ever had! Cannot recommend it enough, we stayed in the area for a week and frequented the restaurant 3 times! (Can't beat the whole crab!) Simply put its a must visit restaurant!!! We will absolutely return next time we visit cornwall!

Lovely restaurant Lily Grace was our host, she was absolutely amazing , we are thankful

Fantastic restaurant with a great view over the bay. I probably would only recommend it if you like fish though. Very high quality food that was delicious, service was fast and food came quickly. Prices felt fair for the level of quality. We had a lovely time here!

We went on a Sunday evening, not overly busy. The weather wasn't great so only a few people sitting outside. Service was good. Scallops and focaccia with the usual for starters...not enough oil but really flavoursome. Friend had duck which was really good with fries. I Had half a lobster which was over cooked in the main body but tender meat in the claws. All drinks were expensive for Cornwall, cocktails were good. The building is shabby and shack like which is fine...but prices were ridiculous overall in my opinion. Lovely waitress. Wouldn't rush to go back myself but many do. Slightly pretentious air about it but that is not unusual at time of year. Better places for fish dishes but maybe without the view.

Absolutely amazing, my husband booked a table for my birthday meal. The food was delicious and would highly recommend. Thank you 😊

This place is wonderful . Nowhere better for great fish and seafood . Fabulous atmosphere and terrific service from charming staff . Tremendous sea views accross Swanpool beach and right across the bay .

Delicious 😋 hot seafood sharing platter slathered in delicious butter and samphire, I'll be dreaming about this food. Great spot. If you are sitting outside and booking, ask for a table that is sheltered by the restaurant as the wind blows from inland as well.

Food was simple but very good and fast. Nice view. Table was not clean. Service at outside bar extremely slow.

Very strange attitude to customers. I arrived at 8.10pm on a lovely sunny evening whilst on a long walk along the SW coast path. I was hoping for a quiet drink overlooking the sea to be told the outdoor bar closed at 8 o'clock sharp with no exceptions. A real shame as there were lots of empty tables and potential customers. I popped in to the main restaurant to enquire about ordering a drink for outside but was quicky brushed off. I smiled to myself when I heard the person behind me in the queue ask the exact same question; so that's at least 2 customers lost. Not particularly friendly staff, but I guess with a lovely location like this they don't have to try particularly hard! I certainly won't be returning.

I’ve eaten in a lot of high end restaurants and I think that this might be one of the best meals I’ve had. The John Dory (shown in picture) was perfectly cooked with a sauce that made me want to lick the plate-I honestly believe many Michelin Star restaurants would be proud to have that dish on their menu. The scallops were simply the best I’ve had-perfectly cooked and presented. The guys in the kitchen clearly know what they’re doing. The staff here are amazing and the atmosphere is a friendly, warm unpretentious place. If I lived closer I’d eat here all the time. I think it might be time to move to Cornwall.

We visited here after graduation for a special meal, we’ve eaten numerous times at hooked in Truro and it’s always 10/10. So we were looking forward to trying this location. We rang weeks before regarding accessibility as my 88 year old grandmother walks with a frame and was told there was accessible access, when we arrive we realised this was a narrow door with no ramp making it very difficult to get her up. We were seated at a lovely table and got everyone seated, when a waitress came over and told us we had to move as wed been seated at the wrong table and it was for a special party. Working in hospitality management myself I was abit taken aback at the way this was handled, once we were at our new table I had to ask twice for the drinks menu even with 2 waitresses stood idle at the bar but then things took a turn and everything seemed very rushed, starters came out swifty, oysters were gorgeous but the cod roe foccacia was burnt on the sides but still tasty. Mains came out and were delicious and cooked to perfection (Duck, Lobster and Scallops). We shared some deserts and still had 1/3 of a bottle of wine when I assume he was the manager came over and told us our lift was waiting outside and a card machine was thrust on us without us asking for it, a shame as our lift was going to wait and we were going to finish the night with cocktails. I very much felt like they wanted our table and us gone, at other establishments this might fly but not a £200 dinner. Unfortunately it slightly tainted my special day and my feelings for the company. To end on a postitive the waitress we had, younger with dark hair was fantastic and really helped with my grandmother.

Fabulous service. The guys in the kichen really understand fish and great sauces. Slightly expensive but hey, life is here to be enjoyed.

Excellent. Proper sea food and the service was good too.

I had the most pleasant dinner last night. Betty the waiter was great and very friendly, and the service was outstanding we promise to return very soon. Thank you

This is a great place! The food is beyond delicious and the service is incredibly friendly. Reservation recommended.

Wonderful place to eat, great location and staff. Went for our daughters graduation celebration and had a great time. Wanted to go back on our last night in Falmouth. Couldn't get a table until 830, but Justin took our details. Luckily an earlier table became available and he called to let us know. We will be back

Amazing seafood! So good we had dinner twice during our holiday.

It is not for nothing that this restaurant is famous for its seafood menu. Here we tasted lobster, mussels, shrimp and scallops. Everything was prepared quite quickly (10-15 minutes) and also well prepared. Personally, I was a little lacking in spices, but the rest was at the highest level. I definitely recommend visiting here. It is better to reserve a table in advance so that you don't have to wait, because there are a lot of people who want to.

We had the Seafood Sharer with oysters on top. The sauce was great and the sauce the scallops were cooked in were lovely and buttery. 10/10. Service was friendly and view was lovely.

Only stopped for a drink..but frankly the food around us looked fabulous!.. when you first go in there is a sign which asks you to wait here to be seated..we did and eventually ignored that and sat down..other people we noticed were waiting a long time to be seated..to be fair they were busy but if you put signs up you have to follow those up!..we did wait a long time to be served..but as I said they were busy!.. beautiful views if you sit outside.. I would suspect you would have to book in the school holidays 🤔.. probably wouldn't go again for a drink..but as I have said it would be worth going for the food that we saw!

Incredible food in a laid back atmosphere. I visited with 2 friends (at their request after a previous visit!) We had another enjoyable evening. Our waitress took care of my dairy intolerance with ease and there was still plenty to choose from. Between us we had the mackerel as a starter which was divine, half a lobster, prawns, scallops and the risotto. Washed down with the exquisite Knightor baccus. Not a cheap place to eat, but worth every penny for fresh, delicious seafood. Another memorable evening. I'm sure we will return.

Excellent service, wine & appetiser.... however, the "half a lobster" was literally half the size of the one the previous night in St Agnes.

Was travelling alone and heard really good things about this restaurant so booked a table for 1 for lunch as a treat before heading home. Lovely location and views. I had the crab risotto with a side of focaccia bread which was delicious, can’t complain about the food, but the service was unfortunately really disappointing. After being served my food I was completely ignored by staff. Wasn’t asked if I wanted another drink or anything else, sat with finished plates in front of me for well over 20 minutes while they seemingly ignored the corner I’d been sat in (sadly quite common when travelling solo). I would have ordered dessert but had to wait too long with no waiting staff in sight, in the end I was about to get up and go to the front desk when the waitress eventually took notice, but then on her way over started talking to another table near me. I basically had to shout across the room for my bill still with dirty plates in front of me. No asking if everything was ok, no apology for slow service, no asking if I wanted anything else. Came away from my end of holiday treat quite disappointed and would expect better trained staff for a lunch that cost £40+ for one person.

Fabulous seafood dinner here. My daughter and I shared the seafood platter for 2 which came with mussels, scallops, and prawns in a delicious sauce. My husband and son both ordered mussels in the meuniere sauce and they were delicious! Service was great on a really busy Friday night. We had a reservations which I recommend doing. There is a very close car park as well. The views from our table couldn't be beat!

Chinese people don’t lie to Chinese people. The scenery is great and the food is good.

Absolutely amazing seafood overlooking the sea, dog friendly outdoors, recommend booking!

A local gem overlooking a beautiful beach just outside Falmouth. Food is top notch and highly worth heading out of town for. Great parking, incredible views, and friendly service!

Very good service and food. Very efficient friendly staff. Great atmosphere All food cooked to perfection. Highly recommended 👌🏻

We had a meal here after our wedding & the staff decorated the table & really looked after us. The food was delicious & everything was perfect. The staff are so friendly & helpful too. We've been before & we'll definitely go back again.

Stunning place, views. The food- whole crab with skinny fries- superb . Fresh and delicious Staff friendly and professional. Highly recommended. We will be back for more... Many thanks

Great place, excellent service a little overpriced, but seafood prices have gone up, so expected. Fantastic views.

90% of tables empty inside and out but yet they say they are fully booked 🤔. Manager needs to sort that out! They losing money.

Had an incredible meal at Hooked on the Rocks. Service was impressive, all be it a little slow at times but it was very business, the location is second to none and is just majestic views. The vibe and atmosphere was awesome.

Wow! What can I say? This fantastic restaurant was recommended by our B&B hosts, when we stayed in Cornwall for the week! This restaurant cooks fish exactly how it should be and really took great care into the presentation of the meal. Staff were naturally friendly and attentive. With incredible views over Swanpool Bay, the faultless blue skies, all this goes hand in hand with our great experience. I will highly recommend your restaurant to anyone wanting to go to a seafood restaurant in Cornwall. Well done and thank you for making my final day in Cornwall so lovely, see you again, Hooked On The Rocks. 🎣

A lovely fish restaurant, quite pricey. We all had the Falmouth crab and lobster risotto which was excellent and we added some grilled asparagus and fries as additional sides. Service was good. For a special occasion this is a lovely place for dinner. Weather permitting it would be a great place to sit and dine on their outside terrace overlooking the bay.

The view from the restaurant is very impressive. Even more is the quality of the food and the taste of it as well as the quality of the service. It’s just perfect and exceptionally delicious.

Excellent seafood restaurant. Casual dining right on the coast at Swanpool. It was a wet day when we visited so our table was inside. From the terrace, beautiful views across the bay.

I very much recommend this restaurant. First, the service. Excellent. Very fast and super friendly. The food is very good but expensive. I trust that the fish is fresh and of highest quality. The desert was delicious. We spent a wonderful time for lunch and came back for beers in the evening. Same team in service, working real hard and still super friendly.

Fantastic views, delicious food, and exceptional service. Highly recommend

salad too small, otherwise delicious

Could not recommend this restaurant enough, the yummiest food ever, risotto was sublime. Staff service was amazing. Great for celiac / gluten free. Stunning views

We had a lovely meal, relaxed atmosphere and great service. I had the turbot main, it was probably the single best fish dish I have ever eaten. I will definitely go back for more

Always a delightful meal at Hooked, the food is delicious and service is great!

Management extremely not flexible . Making customers who haven’t managed to book a table to sit outside the restaurant. Even we finished the whole meal , all the tables that were reserved were still not taken . Asked twice can we sit in and have a quick meal and give the table back with a time agreement . The female manager still say no . Fair enough if it was that busy but all the tables that are “reserved “ ,were still empty when we finish the meal . Just poor management . Food was great but the poor customer service ruin the experience .

Had a lovely meal, and service was great. We had the scallops and ray schnitzel, with a dirty chai latte and an espresso martini to follow, all of which were lovely.

Wow. Just wow. One of the best seaside restaurants I've been to in a long time. We started with oysters which were so delicious that we devoured them in seconds. This was followed by a hot seafood platter. We we skeptical about it being 'hot' but it was delicious - mussels, clams, scallops, prawns, langoustines and we added half a lobster. The meal was so good, that we immediately booked the restaurant again for the next night. Much of the following morning and afternoon we were giddy with anticipation and discussion about what to have next. Night two, they had run out of oysters so had to make due with scallops (poor us). Then we had the prawns (which both of us felt may have been the best we've ever had) and the grilled turbot. The first night we sat outside, by the water as we intended to get messy with the platter. The second night we sat in the cosy interior. As I write this, I wish I were there now. Thank you Hooked on the Rocks for incredibly delicious food and two memorable evenings.

A well-run hotel with high prices, but top quality and super friendly staff.

Fantastic experience. Views, food and service superb.

Great location. Friendly staff. A welcome couple of beers before our coastal walk back to Maenporth

Hooked was a fantastic experience both on terms of view, service, and food. The only reason for the 1 star less was the value for money and portion size. The day we went was a beautiful sunny day, so we requested to move from indoor to outdoor seating to enjoy the weather and the awesome view. It was my bro in law's birthday too, so Katie immediately checked and moved us to a free table outside. The service was prompt, and the I am told the food was really good. I couldn't taste anything other than my dish as I am Coeliac and the Thai Mussels in green sauce as that was #Gluten Free. The Scallops were the star of the meal, and 18 of them were devoured between 2 people. My only complaint was the waitress suggested the special of the day was a Turbot fish at 40+ Pounds but could be shared by 2 people, however when it arrived it was barely sufficient for 1 as there was only a few sautéed vegies with it. At 40 plus pounds, I would have expected a substantial meal with some mashed potatoes or rice and vegies. Because of this mis information, I was still quite hungry as I hadn't ordered any starters. All in all it was a great place with fabulous views, great service, good food and drink. I would definitely recommend it and go back again too.

Very small portions. The special was a small piece of fish with a little sauce and a bit of green veg, no potatoes £42. I have a small appetite but all four of our group left hungry after starters and mains. The wine choices were very expensive. We asked to sample the first two white wines on the list and they tasted horrible we even left the samples! We ordered two bottles of the cornish wine which was ok... fruity. The risotto was lovely but very small. We are locals but will not be going back.

Outstanding sea views irrespective of weather conditions. Food is good and the fresh fish options are seasonal. A great place to stop for a snack during the day and in the evening it has a relaxed yet refined atmosphere.

Portion size was too small, the crab risotto was more of a starter size portion and the cod was also small. The food was tasty but £30 for a risotto is expensive in my opinion. Shellfish platter was very good, although £60 for 2, again expensive. Service was fine.

The service was great, everyone was friendly and helpful. The food was brilliant, each meal was amazing and where the restaurant is situated, looking out to the bay, means that it is altogether an incredible evening out!

Quaint little seafood restaurant with a lovely view of the water. Plenty of Gluten free options. Sat on the terrace and enjoyed the sunshine while we ate. Scallops, chorizo, mussels, crab, seafood risotto, all were lovely. The today’s special was turbot on the bone which was fresh and cooked beautifully but a little bland for our taste. Overall great meal, service and ambience. Will return!

This was recommended by a local for really good food, and it did not disappoint. It was first-rate seafood served with a welcome - the kind of meal we will remember and mention to others in the future.

Amazing food and drink, very helpful and polite staff. Definitely recommend

Just absolutely brilliant. Lovely, friendly welcome - we had our dog with us so sat in the outside covered area which was perfect and although chilly out was warm with the feeling of being outside. Then, the food.... just divine! The best prawns I have eaten in the UK! The focaccia was so tasty and great to mop up the nduja sauce from the prawns! Booked our next visit already.

Ray wing schnitzel was wonderful, views across the bay were lovely even in the pouring rain. I will be back!

We spend a lot of time in Falmouth and surrounding as we are sailors. There are many fine hostelries. But while this is our first visit to this place, it won’t be the last. Seafood platter? Splendid. Wine list? Really excellent. Cheese platter? The chutney alone is worth the visit (home made, utterly more-ish). All the positive comments are completely valid. These people want you to think “wow” when you leave, and that’s exactly what your lingering memory will be. We will be back!

Came here for dinner and then came back the next day for the snacks van. Such incredible fresh and flavourful food! Highly recommend the crab fries and the mussels. Hot seafood platter was delicious and a good sized portion. Delightful finish with the refreshing coconut and lime posset. Staff were lovely too. Will be coming back next time we're in Falmouth.

I live in Falmouth and this is a local favourite of mine. The food is incredible and there is always something exciting on (I had the ray wing schnitzel this weekend and was in heaven). Try the scallops, they are the best I’ve ever had! All the staff are friendly and fun, the manager Katie always goes out her way to make sure we have the best time and are looked after. You can see all the staff love being there. The view is also the best around, you won’t be disappointed.

We went for lunch today, we found the atmosphere really cosy , the staff very attentive, the food was amazing, we have booked to go back for an evening soon

Wow, what can I say. Delicious food, great location and friendly staff. Would absolutely recommend.

Just order the lobster... you won't regret it! Lovely place, I would highly recommend. Don't forget to book a table.

Amazing sea food platter, brilliant service from Shona. Hooked on the rocked did not disappoint!

Came to Falmouth on a pilgrimage from my days at the art school in the 90’s. My 11 year old and I wanted some seafood for lunch and Hooked On The Rocks spectacularly delivered. Stunning platter of scallops, huge prawns and mussels. A step up from the days of Cafe Mozambique but what a fantastic find.

This was the fourth time I have gone to Hooked during my annual family visit to Falmouth. Quite simply it is a great dining experience - they know what they do and they do it exceptionally well. The food is excellent, locally sourced sustainable seafood so I understand and is very reasonably priced. The front of house team service was so warm and friendly too - so attentive and prompt considering it was very busy. Special mention to Beth, Dillon and Katie who served me during the evening. Lovely young people doing a great job.

A great meal in a restaurant with a lovely atmosphere made extra special by Katie the front of house who made us feel instantly and at home. I will definitely visit again when next in Falmouth

Beautiful location over Swan Bay, absolutely first class food, different and equally excellent choices of lager and cider from normal restaurants. First class service.

Great little place. Staff so welcoming and helpful, fantastic food. Such a great way to end off a stressful week!!!

One off restaurant a must visit

Had an amazing time as always, Katie you make us feel like as if we are turning up at a best friends house for dinner, The food is unbelievably good as always, the chef is incredible and that desert was the bomb. It was probably the best dessert I’ve had for years . Thank you so much xxx we bought our house where we did because we are just a few hundred meters from our favourite restaurant Hooked on the Rocks and our favourite beach Swanpool Beach. We love it ❤️❤️

Incredible location ! Perched on the rocks overlooking Swanpool Cove, Falmouth. Katie the manager is amazing, so attentive to her customers and staff, you can really hear it in her tone. The food !!!!!!!! The food !!!!!!!! Well it is so indulgent, so fresh and delicious that you will be back time and time again. I cannot recommend this place enough. In the spring/ summer they have a DJ playing soulful tunes and the sun sets and the warm breeze off the sea whisks you away to a dreamy state.

Overlooking the beach, this restaurant is perfectly located or lunch or dinner by the sea. The seafood is varied and so beautifully prepared. The staff are efficient and so friendly making dining there a very happy experience.