Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

What a super special place, we had a wonderful meal, the highlights for us being the lobster and crispy lemon sole, though it’s hard to choose your favourites when each dish is 10/10!! The staff were very attentive and we loved the atmosphere. We will absolutely be coming back for our next trip!

Great place. Food was fantastic. Staff so friendly. Dogs welcome

Gorgeous food, our local 😋 sea food with incredible taste.

Fabulous place, great service and food. Be prepared to wait for a seat although I I have been lucky and got a seat right away both times I have been here. Worth it though, the crab tacos are amazing, you can’t make a wrong choice, only ordering too much perhaps! 😜

The food was awesome. They serve very good seafood and the presentation was good as well. It’s tasty, fresh and the price is reasonable. If you find people standing over the small bridge over the canal then, the queue is for the restaurant and not for the bus 😜.

Absolutely brilliant seafood restaurant offering up delicious small plates. Some really unusual dishes include katsu lemon sole. The staff were really friendly and the food reasonably priced for fresh seafood off the boat. I would highly recommend

This little seafood bar is just superb. A very friendly atmosphere, although only a small venue, we were seated without booking and given a very warm welcome. It soon became clear that it is popular for good reasons. The food was gorgeous, went for the half lobster special and it was a treat. Sharing a table was no trouble and all the diners seemed happy. Highly recommended, you won’t be disappointed

Wonderful meals there. We chose seafood and lived everything, particularly octopus and weaver! Eager to get there again!

The lady at the takeaway wasn't very nice . The butter fish was small compered with anywhere else the chips realy dry.

What a fantastic place… service food and the weather all added up to having a wonderful lunch today … thank you

It was the best meal of my trip to Cornwall! I was really impressed. The food was delicious and the staff were super nice.

What an amazing gem! We were lucky enough to get a table straight away and the food was some of the best we had in Cornwall. The muscles were the highlight along with the crispy squid. A perfect casual dining spot with the freshest fish!

My husband declared this was the best seafood restaurant in Cornwall and quite frankly, I absolutely agree. We ate at the extension to this place, the Seafood Shack, which is just a short distance down the road. This was our second visit, after having visited a couple of years ago and having good memories. Dishes are served tapas style and you are given a wipe clean menu and a pen to highlight your choices. All of our choices were delicious but my favourite was the grilled John Dory with samphire and capers. The host (Ruth?) was lovely and welcoming. If you only visit one seafood restaurant in Cornwall, make it this one.

We absolutely loved it ! From the delicious food to the amazing attention, it's a must go if you're in town.

Fabulous food. Went there through a local recommendation and the food is amazing. Great service & fast.

just perfect - delicious and very nice team!

Absolutely brilliant food! Friendly staff. Highly recommended!

Tucked away by the gentle Nowiyn Coombe river stream, this little outdoor spot felt like a hidden gem. We sat outside, wrapped in the soft glow of a nearby fire heater that kept the early evening chill at bay. The sound of the flowing water and the flicker of the fire created a cozy, almost magical atmosphere — the kind of place where time slows down and conversation flows effortlessly. The food was a standout. The crab nachos were a creative twist — crispy tortilla chips piled high with fresh, sweet crab, tangy pickled onions, and a creamy drizzle that brought everything together. Easily the star of the meal. The lobster loaded fries were indulgent comfort — golden fries topped with generous chunks of lobster, a creamy sauce, and a squeeze of lime that lifted the whole dish. Messy? Yes. Delicious? Absolutely. We also shared a plate of anchovy bites, which were clean, fresh, and surprisingly delicate. The sun-dried tomatoes added a hint of sweetness that paired beautifully with the saltiness of the fish. A simple, elegant little plate. Between the food, the fire, and the peaceful riverside setting, it was one of those meals that stays with you. Definitely a spot to return to — next time, maybe with a blanket and a few extra hours to spare.

This is a very busy pub with delicious small plates of seafood. I was seated outside, but the staff came by frequently and it was easy to order more. Place your order by checking the pouched menu with a felt-tip pen. Don't worry even if your English pronunciation is bad.

Brilliant food and service. Will be back 100%

The food was fabulous. My client and I had 1/2 lobster each. The setting has a limited seating arrangement inside and out. It is worth the trip to eat there but make sure the weather is good.

Phenomenal food! Best seafood in the Penzance area. So fresh, interesting flavours, and the vibes are top notch. Worth every penny!

Fab fresh sea food, very small seating area but great if you can get seated. Good value

Food wasn’t as expected for the price that was paid. Tables were crammed in right next to each other, the door was left open leaving the restaurant cold. View was good and luckily we didn’t have to wait as the cue was massive. Maybe good for a one off meal, but definitely wouldn’t visit regularly.

Very nice environment. Friendly and smiling staff. Very good food

Waste of money!!! Overpriced and the quality of food is absolutely terrible. Honestly haven’t been this disappointed in food in years.

The Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar gives one a chance to try best local fish in smaller portions. They are tapas style and, at the same time, generous enough so ones can share within their group. The combination of flavours is impeccable and imaginative. Highly recommended!

Fresh, special and delicious food with great service and atmosphere! Everything was extremely tasty!!

Great fish dishes, very fresh and tasty..highly recommended

Probably the best seafood tapas l have had to date. The food was so fresh and delicious, if only l was a local! The service was great and food was served with minimum wait.

Sadly, on our last couple of visits the standard of the dishes hasn't been as good as it used to be. At the same time prices have also gone up considerably. It feels like they are cashing in on their past deservedly high ratings.

Beautiful seafood, great service and staff.

We were pleasantly surprised how good the food and potion sizes of the plates here. The fish and chips was great and so were the steamed mussels. We also tried the lobster , jalopenos , red cabbage, spring onions on fries. Sounds weird I know but together they were outstanding. Small place we ate outside just perfect.

Delicious food, great service!thank you

A great personal service with friendly staff who guided us through the simple menu. Cosy, basic and clean. just a typical Newlyn welcoming corner chippy plus. Great service, great food with a twist if you fancied slightly "Oriental"

We had walked from Marazion to Newlyn on a blustery and chilly morning at the end of March. No queuing at opening time, we were welcomed straight in. Extremely friendly and efficient staff , and a warm welcome on arrival., The food is nothing short of exceptional. We enjoyed Lobster Fries, mussels, panko prawns and monkfish burger. Absolutely faultless. Can’t wait for a return visit

10 out of 10 for everything. Fishy tapas at its best

Just incredible.. always a real treat to come here !

The food is not that good. It's too expensive for it's quality.

Delicious taster plates that will delight even the non-seafood lovers like me! Great white wines and local gin!

Made a long awaited return for my 66th Buffday and it was well worth the wait. Truly delicious fresh seafood cooked to order and served when ready. You can’t book so turn up and be patient if they are busy (there’s a very good reason they are busy). Forget michelin starred nonsense n just enjoy simple well thought out deliciousness. 😋😋😋 Delicious fresh seafood cooked simply and elegantly as ‘small’ taster plates that allow you to choose a few and you will be full at the end of your meal. Drinks are great too and the Squid Ink G&T special is divine. Prices are very good too. No bookings, so if a table is free it is yours. 😋

Always on our visit list when in area. Never disappoints.

Lovely little place beside the stream. Large potion tapas style food served. Had that days special which was lovely.

My word the food here is so good. My favourite place to eat. I love the lemon sole with Katsu curry and the Newlyn crab on Turkish bread. Lovely friendly staff thanks so much x

Fabulous decent dishes, highly recommended👍

The menu is not clear, there were no lobsters that were recommended here. I liked the combs. Nice waitress

It's one of my favourite places to go for seafood. The food is always amazing. The staff are super friendly. Highly recommend 👌

Best place we’ve eaten so far! Fab food, we had lobster dirty fries, crab nachos & mackerel. The chocolate mousse was as fluffy as a cloud! What truly makes this place is the fab ladies serving - fun, friendly & great banter. Highly recommend & will definitely be back.

Been here a few times over the last few years and have never been disappointed yet. The wait is always worth it, please don't change a thing!

Just a delightful little (it’s very small) restaurant with exceptional food and charming service. Much in demand, we were lucky enough to be in Newlyn at a relatively quiet time and were delighted to get a table. I understand that queuing is the norm as they do not accept bookings. They have a tapas style tasting menu with an imaginative variety of delicious local seafood. My wife and I shared 4 plates and a bowl of fries which was an exciting flavour-fest. Highly recommended. Takeaways are available and a second, similarly sized premises just a few doors away opens to spread the joy during busier holiday periods throughout the summer months.

My favourite restaurant in the world. Best food & the nicest staff.

Wow. This is a tiny restaurant with a queue that is not, but we persevered 8 of us and waited around an hour, and believe me it was worth it, the service, ambiance and the food was absolutely fantastic. The lobster nachos were unbelievably and everything else was perfect, next time we are down in Cornwall we would certainly travel just to visit her again.

Delicious seafood and excellent service at great prices.

First visit of the newyear lovely to see all the staff again with there huge smiles a real tonic food was amazing as always I had the lobster and my husband his usual mackerel and new potatoes which he says has yet to be unrivalled wishing you all a wonderful start to the year ahead see you soon 🦞

This is such a cosy, rustic, spot nestled in Newlyn. The food was absolutely outstanding, with seafood dishes reimagined! I loved the crab nachos, crab sandwich, scallops and sundried tomatoes and the weever fillets in a tomato and caper sauce. The service was warm and welcoming too. You could tell many customers were regulars and it was a lovely local spot which I will definitely be returning to if I’m in the area. (Ps it gets busy so I would arrive around 12pm)

I've lost count the number of times I've eaten Mackerel Sky and the format remains the same, quality. Locally there's nothing that is comparable. The menu is varied as is the specials board and everything comes fresh from Newlyn harbour which is metres away. Quality service, quality food and run so well its a credit to the owners - I will of course be back. Cheers guys....

Mackerel Sky is amazing. The environment, food and staff are a unique and perfect combination . The lobster fries are exquisite and all other dishes tried have been superb! My partner is vegetarian and probably can’t ask him to return again and just have fries (as good as they are) so am praying that the menu will make a small concession to non fish eaters (I know its ridiculous to ask as it’s a fish restaurant). But maybe some battered hallumi would be in keeping… anyway I love this place!!!!

点了一份扇贝和炸大虾…11镑四个很大的烤扇贝，配上榛果和干圣女果，吃的很过瘾，又点了一份。炸大虾也很大只，配了酱汁和家里腌制的辣菜，都非常美味！还有一份蜂蜜蔬菜沙拉，份量不少。 整个Cornwall最值得一试的高性价比餐厅。

A really lovely place.Small but a great vibe and the staff were exceptional.Small plates which suits us…….John Dory and the mackerel were very good.We also had the crab tacos……nice but not as good as the two above. The beer was very good,a nice IPA from the St Ive’s brewery.We managed to get a spot in the car park over the road but limited so get there early as the restaurant doesn’t take reservations either.

Wow…just wow. Food was EXCEPTIONAL. My partner and I ordered the white fish, samphire and capers which was one of the best fish dishes I’ve ever tasted. All the prices were reasonable, especially for the quality of everything. Staff were wonderful and very attentive. Would love to make a return next time we’re in Cornwall.

Our first time. We went with friends who have been many times. So impressed. Friendly service, great menu, good portion size, all dishes delicious. Fabulous.

Friendly service & excellent food. Be prepared to wait for a table! Crab nachos a revelation

Wonderful place to share lunch. We're so glad we found this place. The food is delicious and the staff are all lovely. We make a point of eating here whenever we're staying in Newlyn

We had lunch here today. The seafood was amazing! Crab Nachos to die for!! Definitely a must do whilst in Newlyn. X

A bit cramped but a very relaxed and casual little restaurant, been wanting to go for a while, so as my sister and I were passing through Newlyn, we took the opportunity to dodge the rain shower! Glad we did - the food/fish/ is just so tasty and reasonably priced, not much on the menu but whatever the fisherman catch they cook freshly and so deliciously! Staff are great, really upbeat and jolly and attentive !

Food was very salty, service was amazing but needs to be better and atmosphere was ok but there was weird smells outside that couldn’t be known.

The food is just amazing if you like fish

Absolutely amazing fish-tapas dishes! Loved it!

Amazing! Fantastic food and great staff. Reasonably priced. Small and delightful, no pre booking, first come, first served. Parking difficult. Only open for lunches and evening meals.

Very tasty and well presented dishes

Wonderful, enriching, tasty, life affirming, (Dover) soulful - not sure that worked - and above all accompanied by a lovely bridge. It’s my favourite place North of Naples, East of Galway and West of Helsinki. The ordinance survey coordinates for that lead you here. Every dish a winner. Not sure I’ve ever actually taste mackerel here but couldn’t care a jot. They could slap me round the chops with one for all I care. Love it

Having looked at the menu and not being a massive fan of fish dishes, I have put off eating here, particularly in light of the queues you generally see of people waiting to dine. My wife, on the other hand, does enjoy sea food, and as there was no queue, we gave it a go. The staff are very friendly, attentive and efficient. The first waitress who attended us took our drinks order and explained the menu to us. They are small plates but larger than tapas style. Good for someone like me, who has little experience eating fish (other than battered) and might like to try something new. To order, you mark your selection on the menu and hand it over to a waitress. It is a process I hadn't come across before but works very well. I had scallops and mackerel, and my wife tried the battered cod and prawns. We also had sides of chips and new potatoes. All the dishes were nicely presented and very tasty. The staff checked on us several times, and the interactions between themselves and the customers helped to make it a very comfortable and relaxed mid day meal. I will definitely return and would even queue (for a short while) for the same experience. I think I'll try the crab dish next time. It looked very appetising. In summary, it was well prepared, tasty food, served by good staff at a reasonable price.

Amazing food and great service I have been here before but was still bowled over by the food it was delicious and the staff were so friendly

Fabulous little place. Great fresh fish couple of good wines and beers. If you can get a seat. Try and enjoy

Possibly the best meal I had on my whole trip to Cornwall. Highly recommended!

We've been here a few times over the years. It is still really great. Food is tapas style. The ingredients are fresh and the cooking is excellent. Crab Nachos are a highlight.

I didn't go in Mackrell Sky I was over the road parked up but people were going to them all the time

The food was amazing, and the staff couldn't do enough for you .It's a lovely place, and we will be back next year as always when on our next trip .🦞🦀❤️

Während eines Aufenthaltes in Newlyn kommt man automatischen am Mackerel Sky vorbei und es ist für jeden Fisch- und Seafoodliebhaber ein MUSS! Ausreichende und abwechslungsreiche Speisen- und Getränkeauswahl, schnelles und sehr freundliches Personal und die Gerichte sind sehr lecker! Man sitzt mitten im Ortskern nahe der Straße und kann wunderbar das Treiben beobachten, kein Schickimicki, einfach authentisch!! Wir waren an zwei Abenden da und es war jedesmal sehr gut!

We had visited Mackerel Sky each time we were in Cornwall and on Tuesday evening were lucky enough to arrive before it got too busy. Once again a most delicious variety of food served by efficient and friendly staff - definitely worth the wait if you do have to queue.

Love this place with the Seafood Shack and the Seafood Bar almost next to each other we managed to get tables easily even when they were busy I really enjoyed the small plates menu, favorites being the Scallops with Hogs Pudding, The fresh Mackerel with beetroot and horseradish, plus the lemon sole with Katsu sauce. Been twice now and longing for a third visit!

Great food fantastic location the staff are amazing. Must try if you ever pass by Penzance . Its located in Newlyn❤️❤️❤️

Absolute great find, excellent food👍

First visit. Food nicely presented. Lovely friendly staff. I really can't praise them enough. How this gets through. TripAdvisor I have given my review.

Food good. Service excellent. But I found the atmospher a little cold and clinical.

We were 3 adults there and ate twice...because the fish is amazing...and they always serve it beautifully! The service was always very nice!!I preferred the seating to be a little unspectacular but the food was good!!

Still a great place to go for excellent fish served quickly.

Amazing food, amazing! The cafe has a relaxed atmosphere and is somewhere I wish I could visit every day. Eating lunch at this restaurant was one of the highlights of my visit to Cornwall.

Just love the Staff here. Imagine being in the shop next door buying some Cornish deli stuff when a coffee is delivered to the woman who serving you. When you say oh my gosh I’d love a coffee. The person actually takes an order brings you one along with the car machine to take payment. We love Kayleigh!!!!!! This woman would do a good job running the country

Absolutely fabulous, great food, service and staff

This was a great find in Newly by my wife. We decided to share a few of the small plates which were fantastic. Location is by a busy road but that didn't bother us. Food was sooooo good!

Best food we had this holiday. Highly recommended. I wish more places would cook to this level and at these very reasonable prices.

A really nice place. Very good and fresh seafood at reasonable prices in a friendly casual setting with shared tables and no frills.

We had a terrific small plates meal here in mid September. Our host and server, Ruth, made us feel immediately comfortable and at home. Everything we ate was perfectly prepared and presented, don't miss the scallops!! Newlyn is a "don't miss" little town next to Penzance and Mackeral Sky is a "don't miss" in Newlyn.

We had the monkfish burger, crab nachos and Korean hake and all 3 dishes were delicious. Service was excellent, very polite attentive staff, but not too much. Already recommended the place to any friends that are coming to the area 😋

I was really looking forward to eating here. The grilled white fish was gorgeous, however, the scallops were overcooked and I've definitely had much better. One waitress was extremely friendly and another quite passive. I enjoyed my meal but I wouldn't come again.

The food was amazing! Maybe a bit pricey but difficult to find that quality of food in England. All the dishes were very nice and tasty. We paid around £60 for 2 people

Very small meal at high prices. The fries were very greasy and tasted rancid.

Overall fresh seafood, very good price and friendly and speedy service. However mussel was cooked too sweet. It was a rainy day so there was no queue at all. Limited parking in the car park round the corner.

Great fish and chips! Scallops were excellent too. Reasonable prices