Juliet's Garden Restaurant in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

We are regulars - well once a year when we come to St Mary’s! - and never miss out on a lunch here. What amazing views! The 6 of us had a selection of delicious foods - sandwiches, pate quiche and scampi. The side dishes of excellent crispy chips were quite large and next time we’ll share . The staff were lovely too - and weren’t phased by an unexpected and very heavy downpour leading to us all grabbing our plates and dashing inside!

We were actually staying in the Summer House which belongs to Juliet's Garden so it just made sense to try the restaurant and we were so glad we did. The staff were all so friendly and made a right fuss of our Cocker Spaniel. We had drinks on the terrace before our meal and then were showed to our table. The food surpassed what we expected, it was excellent, and my wife being a vegetarian it made a nice change for her to have a choice different to the normal, no vegetable lasagna on this menu. The staff were polite friendly and very efficient. we loved our first meal we booked to go back later in the week, and that meal too was excellent. It is a shame they were only doing evening meals three times a week, but we understood there was staffing issues. We would definitely recommend an evening visit, it is only a short walk out of Hugh Town.

Oh dear, oh dear! This autumn visit in no way measured up to many superb previous visits to Juliet's over almost a decade. This was entirely due to very poor management and this is not a criticism of the staff who did their very best given limited resources and a noticeable lack of colleagues to support them. We are very tired of hearing "It's the end of season and we've run out of this that and the other" Mid September is not the end of season which is technically not until the 30th October when the Scillonian makes its last run. We ordered the seafood platter which is our one off holiday treat during our usual fortnights stay. No crab and very few of the usual accompaniments we look forward to. A smaller plate than previously simply because the portions were mean. At £28 each we expected something special; this was anything but. The music playing in the background was awful and not in keeping with the so called class of the establishment. The only thing which worked well was relieving us of our money (no discount for the absent ingredients) at the closure when we overheard another disgruntled customer being told they were short staffed due to students returning to University and sorry for a long wait due to lots of people arriving off the Scillonian at once. Surprise, surprise! That happens most days in the season. In all a visit not worth the walk up the hill.

We’ve been coming to Juliet’s Garden for a few years now and always enjoy the daytime menu and fantastic view over to St Mary’s harbour and other islands. We joined the recent Wine and Food Pairing evening, held during the Isles of Scilly Food Festival. This was a very enjoyable and rewarding experience: Iain the host/ manager entertained and displayed his excellent wine knowledge throughout,and the staff worked flat out to bring us the dishes to be paired with the various wines. It was a very memorable evening - well done Iain and team!

Regrettably my wife had a mediocre experience from arrival to departure . The greeting was friendly , the allocated table overlooking the water was acceptable , but the very limited menu did little to inspire . When we asked what was the ‘ Fish of the day’, the very mundane and extremely surprising response was ‘Pan fried Salmon with a brown butter sauce ‘ …. this indicated a very real lack of connection to the local fishing industry , and a total lack of ambition to impress visitors. I ordered the Fish Stew , and my wife ordered the Seafood Pasta . Both were adequate but uninspiring - the Stew consisted of basic fish trimmings both fresh and smoked , plus 1 large store bought prawn - swimming in a lacklustre tomato sauce . In contrast the Seafood pasta dish revealed 8 large store bought prawns , plus a number of inexpensive commercial baby Cray Fish tails ……certainly neither exuded the ‘taste of the Scillies ‘ , nor the expected culinary skills . My wife and I enjoy quality food and we certainly do not object paying for high standards , but this meal was not the memorable experience we had anticipated . As we departed the premises after an £80 bill , loud music was emanating from the kitchens - perhaps the chef should focus her team on preparing more inspiring menus , serving higher quality food , and achieving more consistency in quiet and disciplined surroundings .

Visited twice during our holiday - once for lunch and the other for a food and wine pairing event - very different experiences. The wine/food event was FANTASTIC! Brilliantly hosted, staff couldn’t do enough for us and the food/wine matching was fabulous. The portions of both were massive and we had an amazing evening. If you get the chance to take part - do it! It was wonderful! Thank you! Conversely, the lunch visit was average at best - high expectation due the price sadly not fulfilled. Can’t deny the beautiful view mind you!

We were recommended to Juliet’s Garden by a family we met on the Scillion over to St Mary’s and it was well worth the recommendation, not only did we walk along the coast line to get there we got a stunning sea view outdoor table. The menu had something for everyone, and our boys were really happy with their sandwich choices. We opted for a Greek salad and seafood plate, really yummy. Service was great. Really nice staff. Perfect spot for a bit of lunch.

Famous for Crab Salad and have had great meals in the past. This time no Crab salad and replacement seafood salad was poor. Salad not fresh and seafood seemed to be from supermarket packets. Poor.

Delicious food in a breathtaking beautiful location. Very friendly and efficient service - everything was perfect! Thank you!

Visited a few times in our stay and mostly good, lunch was pleasant, amazing views … staff friendly and accommodating. Juliet was lovely. We had a Saturday evening meal and only 1 out of 4 enjoyed it .. steak was gristly but tasted ok around it, fish stew was too much tomato, needed a softer base and i had the vegetarian lentil and halloumi which was stone cold so sent it back .. by the time it had returned my party had eaten and i was not hungry but they kindly took it off the bill so i cant fault that ! i would definitely return though !

Great food , atmosphere , and service. And what a location. Definitely worth a visit. The staff made every effort to inform us about the menu.

We stopped here whilst on a buggy tour with some friends. There was about 8 of us and then another 6 of our groups arrived as well. We did get a little told off for moving about on seats but we were just talking to friends but the chap that we felt had been a little sharp with us did redeem himself and was very jolly with us all whilst ordering some food. We just went for a drink but some ended up having lunch and I opted for the cream tea pudding. It was delicious and extremely sweet. I could only manage half but luckily one of our friends had offered to help me out should I not be able to eat it all so it didn’t go to waste. The service was all mainly friendly, the food was great and the views, well we could have stayed there all day but we really wanted to see around the other half of the island that we hadn’t walked so we tore ourselves away! We were very lucky with the weather on our stay. Great place for coffee and cake. We need to try the lunch next time we return.

We only ended up stopping for morning tea here as despite there being lots of great looking food on the menu, we realised we were still digesting breakfast and it was just too soon to eat! Location is fantastic however as was the service. Whatever the weather, including the heavy fog when we were there, it’s just a great spot to watch the changing weather and there’s great views (or glimpses) of Hugh Town, the harbour and the other islands. Highly recommended.

A quiet garden setting near Hugh Town that overlooks the harbour and with spectacular views to the off islands, this is a special place. All the staff so friendly and polite and full of fun. While eating in the garden on the sunny terraces, should a shower blow over everyone is quickly reseated inside with no fuss and service continues uninterrupted. A wide-ranging menu offers all sorts of fresh and inviting dishes from tapas and salads to sandwiches and cream teas. We ate on two occasions and sadly each time due to the rough weather and high seas the local crab was not available but I would love to go back to try the crab beignets! However we very much enjoyed our ‘major meze’ (the pork rillettes was outstanding) and squid, honeycomb ice-cream (fresh from St Agnes island) and chocolate cake. Well worth all the hype! Do go if you can.

Tapas eating , a very good selection of foods . Great atmosphere . Wonderful staff Another restaurant to visit again when next here

Been coming for many years, it never disappoints, the staff were just brilliant, especially the young man, so welcoming, and new his job very well!! Thank you!!

we keep coming back..... this time we even stayed in Barley cottage next door...... we just love this spot, both for lunch but also for dinner and this time we got to eat dinner outside under the stars. I love the staff, the venue, it's just a beautiful place.

The location is excellent and great to sit outside with harbour views. We were served quickly (there wasn't many people there at the time), but there were a few items missing from our order which they then did bring . Staff were polite if a little distracted. The meals were okay, think sadly the meals a number of years ago were far tastier with slightly better portions and variety. Think its the location that has the main draw to the restaurant now.

Visited as part of the Scilly festival & had the tapas menu. Absolutely brilliant experience, the staff were amazing, food was superb, location was stunning, the atmosphere was great and the ambience & music was great. 10/10 from us and dog friendly too. Best dining experience so far on St Mary’s .

What a beautiful place.. very special.. Great views whether sitting inside or out, Extensive menu, attentive staff and an amazing standard of food. Ate here twice durungbour stay on Scillies.. it was our first lunch, and our last day lunch.. You can just have a cuppa or a snack or more. They do breakfasts and evening meals too. Highly recommend enjoying the stunning views of the islands from here with a coffee or glass in your hand...

I celebrated my big birthday here this summer with family and friends as it’s always been a favourite place of mine. Right from the very start Jess and her team were fantastic. Everything ran so smoothly from start to finish and we were even blessed with warm blue skies and a stunning sunset! The food was (as always) so delicious. Everyone agreed that Julietts put together one of the most beautifully presented buffets ever. Prawns, Lobster, meats, cheeses, pate, delicious salads etc followed by the best chocolate brownies and ice cream! The staff were superb, really attentive and an absolute delight all evening as we danced the night away. I never have anything negative thing to say about this wonderful place. Thank you Julietts, for the perfect evening.

A fabulous setting both inside or out. Good service and good wide ranging menu . Good friendly service . We both had super fresh crab salads - I’d have liked a little more dressing and no doubt if I’d asked they would have obliged however we were happy enough to be drenched in warm sunshine instead .

Always a treat to dine at Juliets. Quite possibly the very best setting on the islands. I love the scenery. Staff were very polite and attentive. Unfortunately the food we ate wasn't up to a reasonable standard considering the cost and by comparison to other island venues seemed very below par. We had the Lobster roll, nothing wrong with the lobster, but lacking the finesse and quality of presentation that we often find elsewhere. The chicken wrap was lacking in taste and quite possibly the toughest chicken I've ever had the displeasure of tasting. It's going to be hard to come back and try again as the food really was disappointing unfortunately. Such a shame, as on the whole a good experience and everybody else around us seemed happy with their experience.

On arrival just before midday, we were shown to an outside table by a young lad who gave us menus and told us that someone would take our order shortly. Juliet's was not busy No one came and after 15 minutes I went inside to seek assistance. I was advised that outside tables were attended by the outside staff, and someone would be with me very soon. On my way out again, I passed the lad who had placed us earlier, and remarked that we were ready to order. Neither he nor another waitress made any shift to come our way. We decided we should go on our way instead, but one of our number sallied inside for a last attempt. Here she spotted a group of about six of the gormless young staff who were busy sharing some private chat. Despite a polite request for service, we were further ignored. We left. If you want to be treated with uninterested inattention, and pay handsomely for it if it if a service staffer ever arrives, then pile on in; otherwise, patronise a more customer-orientated establishment, of which there are enough on the round St. Mary's walk to give this place a miss.

We’ve frequented Juliet’s many times over the last 15 years or so and have seen highs and some lows. This year, for us, has been a definite high. Over two separate visits to the islands we’ve been four times, for coffee and cake, twice for lunch and an evening meal. Service and quality of food have all been good.

Amazing views and great food! Unfortunately the service was a bit slow, but otherwise a great place to go out for a meal! .

Tried it again, but really wish we hadn’t, what a shame, sorry but there aren’t enough places to go that will make this any better 😏

We pre booked evening meal here as a family of 3 with our 10 yr old son. The setting is beautiful the views stunning to have a drink before which seems to be how it works here. The menu was quite limited. Not a lot...

Delicious food, generous portion sizes, good menu offer, sublime setting. Recommend the light crab lunch or lobster roll

We came here for a treat whilst on holiday. Once again we were not disappointed. My Thai monkfish curry was delicious, as was the crab linguine. We had two and a half courses and two drinks and spent @£100. The restaurant was not full (mid...

I have mixed feelings about Juliet's. I've been coming here yearly for about a decade. The food is lovely, always has been. However, you have to accept some trade off in service caused by the place being too busy and understaffed. The staff themselves are...

I found this restaurant as I was wandering along the coastal path, whilst on a shore day from a passing cruise ship. What a remarkable spot to site a restaurant. Unfortunately it was quite foggy on the day I visited so I wasn't able to...

This spot is fantastic especially on a sunny day when you can enjoy their terrace outside with its wonderful views. The food tasted fresh, nice quality and was very enjoyable. Just wished we could have stayed a little longer to take advantage of the desserts...

A lovely spot for a casual meal. Stunning views and nicely prepared food. Flavour-full salad and delicious crab.

We have in the past always enjoyed walking to this cafe for lunch as a family but this year wasn’t as good quality/quantity and the price has gone up. We ordered a ham roll for our child. When it arrived it was half a sandwich...

Fabulous views from both inside and out. I had a salad which sounds boring but was anything but. Truly tasty. Lovely cakes too. Sit in the sunshine, take in the view over a delicious meal.

I love eating here. The view is the best on the islands and the food is always very high quality. We ate lunch here as well as afternoon tea and an evening meal on 3 separate occasions. The lunch and afternoon tea were a delight....

A fantastic evening at Juliet's Garden, food and service were excellent and we would certainly recommend to anyone visiting St Mary's.

Selling point is the location, views were great. Food was good although perhaps on the basic side for the price. Worth the walk up from the town.

I called in on the off chance to book a table and unfortunately for me you were fully booked. I was delighted that your Manager took the time to phone me later in the afternoon and let me know that due to a cancellation you...

great food and atmosphere with splendid views. the service is good. we had veggie dishes which were delicious

This is the third or fourth time we've been to this restaurant, but the first time this year during our stay on the islands. We'd recommend going to our friends due to the fact we'd had excellent food in the past. Due to this we...

This is one of our favourite places to sit and enjoy the view and a leisurely lunch. Daytime menu is varied with lots of choices. Service is friendly and efficient. Evening menu was a bit disappointing so will restrict our visits to daytime in future.

Very friendly service with a good range of food...most of the day. It is the only cafe on St Mary's open on a Sunday that has a working kitchen! Good views overlooking St Mary's Harbour and the Atlantic Ocean

We had an early evening booking, as that is all there was. Pre drinks outside were good, views etc. We opted to dine inside and were shown to a table in a room with no other diners. We asked if we could move to a...

We really enjoyed the evening meal. Service was prompt and helpful. The food was delicious! The lobster salad starter was superb and the crab linguine was tremendous. Sadly they are only open on 3 evenings so we are unable to return … until the next...

Their cuppa and scones were a life saver! We arrived exhausted but in need of refreshment...their couple of scones (with the obligatory cream and jam) with two pots of tea for £9 was without doubt the best value food transaction we had on the Scillies.

Amazing views and the garden is such a sun trap that people were moving inside to escape the heat of the day. Just as amazing views from inside too, in case you didn't want to sit outside. Not sure if they have sun umbrellas during...

Appalling, rude service so left without eating our food, which had been delivered to the wrong table. This basic error was apparently our fault!!! Simply rude and unnecessary.

1. I never write reviews.... but ... 2. Been coming to JG since 1983. 3. As we arrived a couple was leaving because they had waited so long to be seated that they lost hope. 4. Once seated the waitress girls were efficient and good....

The food but mostly the staff service were excellent at our favourite restaurant on the island, we will be back soon

Unbelievable alfresco dining . The views and our lunch were excellent. Highly recommended and the staff were really nice and helpful

Excellent food and service. We ate lunch, and had cream teas, cakes and drinks a few times on our stay on St Mary's. Our walks tended to arrive here mid afternoon, so didn't waste an opportunity to pop in.

I have been back several times over the years and have never regreted a single visit. Staff are marvellous, food excellent and he range of drinks wide enough for most pallates. To sit outside on a sunny day is heaven itself (with small birds)

Had many a good meal in this establishment. Visited in July and August this summer. Never disappointed.

We stopped here for a pot of tea on our way to the Iron age and Neolithic monuments near the Telegraph tower. We were so impressed by the menu we called in again for lunch. My husband and I often plump for the same dish...

We enjoyed (which we have done on each of our four visits to the islands) a coffee and sandwich sitting on the terrace looking back across the bay towards Hugh Town. Good food , and a happy atmosphere. Only 20 minutes walk from town.

Had a superb crab sandwich which was delicious and very good value. Great view over the harbour. Staff were the highlight of our visit - very attentive, informative and good sense of humour. Thoroughly recommend.

Recommended by a friend as a must go whilst on a day visit. Views brilliant on a not so sunny day. Food was lovely but overdone with the salad dressing that was very overpowering and left the plate very greasy. Other than that would highly...

Fabulous food in a stunning location, lots of sparrows to keep you entertained, all staff very pleasant and a definite must for any visitors! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Eating on the terrace whilst enjoying the view is to die for. The food is excellent and the staff are amongst the friendliest I have experienced in a long while. Service is polished. WARNING. If you are going for lunch skip breakfast!!

Our second visit this week for lunch. The portions were extremely generous . The crab sandwiches and seafood mixed plate were epic. Sitting outside looking at the view just made the whole lunch even better.

Over the years we have visited St Mary's many times and have noticed a real decline in the food and service. There's no denying the spectacular view but this doesn't make up for the poor/slow service, luke-warm coffees and disappointing scones/cakes.

Good and extensive lunch menu. Quick service and well presented plates. No sweet menu really just ice cream or cake. Was more extensive several years ago and unfortunately only stock St Agnes ice cream which is too granular for my taste.

Called for drinks and to watch the sunset on Friday evening. We were surprised they were open as they reported not being able to have staff to open in the evening. Anyway we made the most of it, lovely view and friendly staff. Food looked...

Visited yesterday, 13/9/22, and throughly enjoyed a Gluten-free cream tea. Lovely service, smashing view and good food. One of the highlights of our day. Will return on our next visit to IOS

Lovely lunch stop at Juliet’s Garden today. The clearly stretched young staff were run iff their feet but doing a great job (and keeping a smile on their faces).

Long time receiving food, and disappointed with the scones, which had clearly been microwaved - they were chewy and dry. Beautiful location though, and other food was delicious.

Visited as a family and friends. 3 adults and 2 children. The menu was great lots of choices and were able to find items for a fussy child and a vegetarian! The drinks menu was also plentiful - lots to chose from. The view was...

Visited in the afternoon hours but a member of staff was so rude we turned around and will not come back. It felt we were a real nuisance trying to spend money here. There are much friendlier places around.

Juliet's is a 15min walk from the Hugh's town 10 min if you take the short cut. The coffee and meals are fantastic with the view your meal will get cold. This was our spot to go for coffee. If like walking/hiking turn left when...

Visited for lunch on a beautiful day during the second week of August heatwave. We arrived at about 12:30 and the outside seating was already packed - however we managed to find seats for our group of nine fairly quickly. The bar, kitchen and staff...

We have been visiting the IOS for years and this was our 8th visit to Juliette’s as it always holds a special place in our heart. We visited this week and really appreciate that staffing etc has been a challenge. We had good service and...

Not the greatest experience last year for lunch, and the most upsetting for our Wedding Anniversary after trying the Evening menu….dreadful food, and no response from a carefully and non invasive complaint to the owner, Regulars to the Islands at least twice yearly, we will...

Superb situation with amazing views of St. Mary’s, and a lovely lunch. We were lucky to find a sunshade to sit under on a very hot day, and the staff were very helpful in sorting this out for as many people as possible. In fact...

Crab sandwiches at Juliet’s Garden is a must and they did not disappoint! We were celebrating our honeymoon and emailed ahead to book a table over lunchtime, although lunchtime bookings weren’t available, Juliet still gave us a call to congratulate us which was so sweet!...

We were a group of 9 and I rang ahead just to check that we would be able to get a lunch time table. The person who answered the phone was rude and abrupt and didn’t listen to my question. Instead I was told that...

Had lunch here what a stunning location over looking St Mary’s harbour. Place was busy but we got a table, waiter was very polite and informed us there maybe slight delay with food as very busy, we did not mind as we were admiring the...

One of the best restaurants on the island. Worth the walk for coffee and cake or lunch. Food is always fantasticStaff are friendly and welcoming. Best views too enjoy whilst eating.

Paid a visit after a long walk and was greeted by a very polite young waiter. Sat in the garden, most tables were occupied, view was superb. Our sandwiches arrived within 10 minutes and the friendly sparrows shared them too. Very glad that after an...

Lots of ineffective young staff .... no-one seemed to be coordinating them . Long wait for our order at lunch .....had to ask three different members of staff to chase up our order ( after 30 mins)..... all whilst the cook was berating the young...

You would think an order of 3 cream teas with a handful of customers and numerous young staff would not be beyond expectations. However after an hour and several enquiries to their whereabouts, we surrendered and went home!!

Wonderful meal outside. Got there at start of business. Took the staff ten minutes to get going. They improved as the meal progressed. Sea Bass and Hake were great. Biscuits and cheese were fabulous. The wine was very good. Lemoncello was Italian! Sitting outside was...

Having only been for lunches, we were excited to find we were able to book a table for an evening meal. However, we were underwhelmed at the limited, uninspiring and overpriced menu. Location is simply stunning, but seabass portion for £22 was very small, accompanied...

It saddens me to have to write such a review but we had such high hopes for a wonderful evening meal which unfortunately wasn’t to be. The website shows some tantalising dishes but the menu was so uninspiring with a small selection of starters and...

Previous visits to Juliet’s have been very good but this time, sadly I feel hard done by and unable to give good marks. My wife and I just dropped in for drinks one afternoon,the place is looking a little tired now and although there seemed...

We haven't been for ages and thought we would return for a coffee and cake. We both noted that some of the staff seemed really lack lustre. It took 3 attempts to order 2 scones and coffee, she just couldn't seem to write it down...

Wow what a wonderful place ! We enjoyed an Evening meal at Juliets garden, with some really breathtaking views, we had hesitated after reading some of the more recent reviews but were met with a very pleasant surprise after deciding we would try it out....

Juliet’s Fryer more like ! I usually spend the year telling/boring friends about my favorite islands and restaurants we frequently visit with the best sea food ever. Obviously Juliets has decided to change tack a go for the wholesale frozen breaded or battered produce form...

We have visited Julietts Garden many times over the past 8 years and the food has always been brilliant. Regrettably now it’s gone massively downhill. The evening menu is largely battered fish, yet in the past they have offered options such as excellent steak, mussels...

We had been looking foreword to our meal at Juliet’s Garden and were very disappointed. Maybe most of our recommendations had been for lunch but the evening meal was very average with poor service. Since we visited last Friday we have heard the same comments.

Having been recommended, we booked for dinner weeks in advance. We were disappointed to be allocated a table with no view. Waiting to be moved to a window seat was well worth it. Dinner was ok, but not good value compared to other places we...

Return trip to Juliet’s each year Sign said no crab left but when I ordered the seafood salad they offered extra seafood but when it arrived had given me some crab meat . Hubby had salmon & prawns open sandwich. Both were amazing Only downside...

We were really impressed when we visited this restaurant. Though they were extremely busy the staff were super friendly & efficient. We had a lovely crab sandwich on fresh bread, whilst enjoying watching the bustle of the local harbour, what a spot!

Have always rated Juliet’s highly over the years and enjoyed visiting. Disappointed at last years evening meals which were very average to poor so decided to give lunchtime a try again this year. Prawn sandwich and baguette was tasty but have to say the waitress...

We enjoyed a drink on the outside terrace, while looking through the menu. Two of our party have food intolerances and the waiting staff guided us through the menu, suggesting what meals would be suitable/could be adapted - very friendly and helpful. Ate our meal...

Excellent crab baguette, but as regular annual customers, my mum was very disappointed in the size of the scones. Brexit, cost of everything, who knows

Having enjoyed this venu many times over time we were looking forward to an evening meal with perfect weather. Sadly we were very badly let down by the inordiately long wait for our meal to be served. The starter was slow and the main took...

Enjoyed a lovely cream tea with an amazing view probably the best view in St Mary's. Nice staff can highly recommend.

Expected better given other reviews here. Lovely atmosphere, views over St Marys are wonderful. Staff friendly and polite but could have been more attentive. Food was average, with small portion sizes though tasty, but pricey for what you get. Would I return, maybe, but I’ll...