Potters in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We have always enjoyed Potters and have been impressed at the standard of their food Olly is an excellent chef . We were so disappointed with our meal this time . The starter which we shared was lovely a very nice mackerel pate . The main courses were so disappointing the steak was over cooked and the peppercorn sauce was watery . The southern fried chicken was quite bizzare it was very dark brown and not particularly tasty on a completely tasteless cold waffle with a splash of a honey sauce with a fried egg . It just didn’t work and wasn’t at all nice . The service and staff were really good but I think there was a rush to get you out of the restaurant . We decided we wouldn’t have anything else and went for cocktails opposite . Very disappointing all round and such a shame .

Just returned from a lovely few days in Bude.A highlight was an evening at Potters. We were welcomed offered a menu and a wine list I chose The Venison scotch egg for starters it was delicious it was served hot with a tasty sauce for mains I had the Southern fried chicken waffle and fried egg delicious hot and plentiful with greens .I was recommended a bottle of Pinot Grigio all very good would certainly visit on my next visit to Bude. .

We were greeted by charming polite and efficient staff, but this was a very disappointing meal. I can only assume that your regular chef was away on Saturday evening. My sole was overcooked and garnished with far too much samphire and capers, sat in a sea of greasy liquid, accompanied by overcooked greens. Sadly this disaster was compounded with a very dilute cup of what you were pleased to call 'long coffee' (I had asked for an Americano).

We went last night to celebrate our wedding anniversary whilst here on holiday. So how was it? The menu although not extensive is both interesting and offers points of difference. The service was attentive and efficient. Most importantly the cooking is well done. All our food was made by the man whose name is over the door and it showed. We had a thoroughly enjoying evening & would happily return.

Went on a fairly quiet week night during half term. Despite not being busy this the service was hit and miss which was a shame. Food was good but quite expensive given what it was.

Absolutely exceptional. Superb staff accommodating us, incredible and well balanced food, and exciting wines and champagne.

Perfect for a family meal, pet friendly downstairs area if you need to take the dog. Fish was fresh and tasty, we would visit again.

Got to be honest, just been in for my 43 wedding anniversary meal and it's probably the most disappointing one I've had. No lager,then no beer on draught, took an hour for food to arrive, tiny plaice arrived with a bit of samphire, had to order a side as didn't even come with one new potato. My wife had a fish pie and wasn't impressed. We were enticed in because the menu outside looked good but wasn't available when we went in.

Our first visit to Bude and our first visit to Potters. What a lovely place to eat. Greeted with a warm welcome or exclusive was nothing less than delightful from stay to finish. We sat upstairs in a room with a lovely feel about it, not trying too hard but a really nice relaxed vibe. The food. We often share a starter and dessert. On this occasion, we started with a salmon pastrami dish. WOW! Sensational in flavour and almost melt in the mouth texture, this was just the start. My gf chose fish and chips, which was a lovely piece of fish in a light, non greasy batter, far more than just fish and chips! I chose the fish of the day, whole sole (no head or tail) and it was fall from the bone, but not flakey perfection. We were both delighted with our choices. Finally to dessert, chocolate brownie with ice cream, simple but simply delicious! A very reasonably priced bottle of white and overall a very reasonably priced fantastic meal. We will be back!

Had dinner here in early March, very much out of season - the only downside was just how quiet the restaurant was (we were last to leave an on our own for the last 30 mins). Despite this the staff remained welcoming and we were not rushed to leave. Food was really nice and we thought fairly priced.

Have walked past this place for many a year, but was turned off from visiting by their expensive 'taster' menu - now they have a proper a' la carte and specials menu. We both chose from specials menu - Venison pie and Sea Bream. Good quality food, tasty. Good value. Very friendly service. Only criticism - it was cold!!

Terrific staff, absolutely delicious food and an all round excellent experience. The restaurant was accommodating in allowing us to push our booking back by 15 mins and by allowing one of our party to have 3 starters rather than a main course because he liked all the starters and couldn't decide what to have! Just enough choice on the menu, we went for the "Christmas dinner" which was exceptional. Will not hesitate to return to Potters when we are back in Bude.

Every part of our meal was fantastic. I had the mushroom arancini, the banana blossom fish and battered snickers. My partner had the venison scotch egg, hake and chips and battered mars bar. Every mouthful was delicious. A meal we will remember for a very long time. We sat upstairs and it was a lovely ambience. Staff were lovely too. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g190804-d21038874-r925849499-Potters-Bude_Bude_Stratton_Cornwall_England.html#

Superb food, drink and ambience. The service was also excellent. One of the best places to eat in Bude. Would recommend!

I came to visit with my mum. We both had the lemon sole which was to die for. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Do make sure you try the battered snickers! Yummy! Will most definitely be back

Food here is incredible, wasn’t expecting that! Had frickles for starter and the. delicious tandoori Cornish monkfish! Just brilliant.

Never reviewed on trip advisor before, visited Potters tonight with friends, had cold fish served to 2 people, returned and re ordered alternatives as there were no more Monkfish!- was offered to have the Monkfish blowtorched! Sat and watched our friend eat her lovely Sole. Our replacement meals arrived much later. The bill arrived with an additional ice-cream scoop bizarrely. We questioned the bill and received an extremely rude response from the the waitress- very embarrassing behaviour in front of other diners. Sad experience as we had been recommended to visit, won’t be going back.

Fish was served cold but this was disputed by the waitress and chef . Waitress shared that it was very hot to touch so was basically calling us liars . Charged for ice cream that we had not ordered . Very rude when we questioned the bill . We paid and left quickly as the staff became very confrontational.

Goodness me the best fish and chips we have ever had and we’ve eaten a lot! We were welcomed at the door and walked carefully to our table. Service was attentive and second to none. We couldn’t have asked for better. Pricing very reasonable for this quality of food and service. We LOVED that you can choose a dog free area, everyone needs to adopt this!! Fantastic. We just wish you had been open all week we could have come twice :)

We went to Potters Restaurant in Bude Cornwall on 28th September 2023 for my sister in-laws birthday. My brother inlaw booked the table as he lives in Bude & we live in the West Midlands... We went as a party of 4 , read the reviews online & they were quite good. So we went there, we had 4 starters which were very nice but not alot of food for the cost of it. We then had 4 main course's & my sister inlaw had to order a side order of potatoes at an extra cost to go with her fish. I had Haddock which was very nice , but my triple cut chips were horrible. They tasted like old chips & refried & greasy. My brother inlaw had cod , but after a while he suddenly felt sick. He said his fish had not been cleaned properly & he felt sick. At this point we all stopped eating the food , but at no point during the meal did any of the staff come to check if our meals were OK. We called the waitress & mentioned the problem with the meals & she said oh I'm sorry , but I am covering for the waitress who is off sick. She then brought the bill , my brother inlaw & his wife had 2 drinks each & my husband & myself had 1 drink each. Total cost £147.50 6 drinks 4x starters 4x main coarse + one side order of potatoes to go with my sister in-laws sole fish. Very pricey , did not meet our expectations with the reviews we read before going there.

We managed to get a table at short notice. The service was excellent, 3 lovely young women, very attentive. The scotch egg was lovely as was the Tandoori monkfish. We also had the battered mars bar with salted caramel ice cream and it was divine. The whole meal and service was a 9/10, excellent.

Excellent food (we had the venison), superb service, great atmosphere and view from our window table.

Wow what a lovely place. Really nice restaurant where they serve posh fish and chips. We had monkfish scampi, squid and the hake were all superb. Staff brilliant throughout. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone!

Having read so many excellent reviews, we were really excited to try this place and when the "nibbles" of Frickles (fried cornichons) arrived, we were certainly off to a great start. We shared a very nice and reasonably priced Verdelho, which only added to our enjoyment. We then had more sharing dishes, which were of only mixed quality. The Monkfish Scampi was well received, light delicate batter and fresh monkfish. Three of us had the Squid starter. And oh dear! All three had a dark, unappealing batter appearance, we wondered old oil or over-cooked. Certainly after tasting, they were considerably over-cooked, to the point that it was hard to find any squid that has survived! On reflection, we should have returned all three; but we were hungry and ploughed on. We wonder whether the frying station had a poor night; for the three of our fried mains Hake; Cod and Chicken were all also well overdone. Thick, dark, hard batter, which overwhelmed the lovely looking fish and chicken inside. However the Sole, which was roasted, was absolutely divine, plump perfectly cooked, glisteningly white fish, perfect. Service was incredibly friendly and attentive and the place had a nice feel about it (except it was uncomfortably hot, even wearing a t-shirt, I had to go outside twice to cool down). Such are the reviews, I feel sure the chef was having a holiday and were we living nearby, we'd certainly try again; however we don't so sadly we shan't.

Coming to bude for 34 years: first visit to potters, 1700 Friday 1.9.23, with 10 year old grandaughter. Our waitress Nikki was delightful: nothing too much trouble. Upstairs - light and airy. Friendly chef said hello. Lovely food: lemon sole to die for. Grandaughter rated...

Potters is such a beautiful spot in Bude, Nikki and the team were fantastic and couldn’t do enough for us, so naturally we enjoyed 3 courses and cocktails! The food was incredible (be brave and have the fried mars bar!) and if you manage a window seat, excellent people/dog watching!

I have visited Potters numerous times and this time I brought along some friends which I was so excited for them to try this restaurant. From the moment we walked in everything was spot on, nice sized wooden tables which have plenty of room to...

Having looked online to see if we could book in and it was fully booked, as we walked passed we popped our heads in and asked if they had room and as a party of 3 they offered us a table on the stairs. It...

Wow, we were blown away with the amazing choice on this menu. We were stuck on what to choose so we opted to share some starters. I then went for the tandoori monkfish, wow what incredible flavours. To finish the lemon posset which was to...

Never having been to Bude before we thought this would be a fish & chip shop that served at table too. How wrong were we!! This was a stylish place cooking seafood of the highest quality brilliantly. The fish was crystal fresh and everything else...

We visited whilst on holiday here. Food was nice a simple (not a criticism) and excellently cooked. Really tasty. The sole was delicious. Service was attentive and friendly. Thank you

Slight mixup with the table booking,,,but Nikki sorted it out qickly and we had a nice table upstairs...the food was excellent,,,the wine very good and my 2 Manhattan were perfect,,,the table service was first class and will be visiting again the next time in Bude.

Such a shame use to love potters but now l will give it a wide berth Reading other reviews cannot believe what they say on service our service was abysmal didn’t get any and yet there was 4 girls on duty anytime we wanted anything...

My hubby and I had an amazing dinner at Potters this evening. Cuisine absolutely first class with an innovative menu. Staff very welcoming and professional. Give this place a go, you will not be disappointed.

Four of us enjoyed an evening of great food in relaxed surroundings. There was a good choice to suit all tastes - we shared a selection of starters and all had different mains. I can certainly recommend the whole Cornish sole - delicious! Everything was...

We normally love visiting this restaurant when we come to Bude, however they have recently changed their menu. It’s basically a “posh fish and chip shop” restaurant now. My dads monkfish was absolutely tiny for £20 and then he had to pay for all his...

This is the restaurant that Bude has long needed and although the COVID-19 pandemic wasn't an ideal time to set it up, Potters has thankfully thrived and is now really getting into its stride serving excellent food, in a very pleasant atmosphere with a delightful...

Popped into Potters with some friends after having enjoyed our meal here a couple of years ago. The menu has changed but we were not disappointed. We had a few dietary issues in our party, but the team at Potters were very accommodating. We were...

Popped in based on the look and feel of the exterior of this café restaurant on a short visit to Bude. So glad we did. Had a light bite and picked 3 small plates to share. Some of the best fresh fish we've had. Delicious...

After seeing great reviews for Potters we decided to go for an evening meal. And we weren’t disappointed. Sat at a window table upstairs overlooking the triangle in Bude, we enjoyed some evening sun (which has been in very short supply this month). The menu...

Wow! What a lovely experience our family had at Potter. From the moment we walk in the staff were very warm and welcoming. Nikki and Hollie at front of house were flawless. Amazing service then the food came along. Hands down the best fish and...

So pleased we booked in advance this lovely restaurant in the centre of Bude. Lovely friendly staff with spot in service. Food was very good we enjoyed every course. I think in the day it’s a cafe but in the evening it turns into an...

Potters Bude is a place you must go if in the area. The food is fantastic and the customer service is excellent. Can’t recommend more if you’re looking for a relaxed atmosphere with great food and cocktails.

We were in receipt of the most wonderful gesture today. Our daughters bosses, invited us all to their restaurant @pottersbude for a luncheon on them... And my god, was it amazing! Literally the best cooked fish I have ever had (had to go non veggie...

Looked everywhere in the town for somewhere to eat & drink & came across potters ,the food was outstanding & Nikki was really friendly asking us where we from & informative giving us some advice on places to visit while we were in Cornwall ,would...

Very friendly staff Nikki was Very chatty and friendly and couldn't do enough and the food was stunning and just the right amount

Absolutely spot on. We visited Potters when it first opened pre-pandemic and loved it. A return visit for us and we had a fabulous evening. Gentle relaxed atmosphere, attentive staff and (most importantly) delicious food. We thought the prices were fair for such beautifully cooked...

Rick Stein eat your heart out! Our first meal in Cornwall and I’m not sure we will eat better. The Cornish sole in a beurre noisette with samphire and capers was a triumph. Starters of monkfish scampi and salt and pepper squid also very good,...

Really enjoying the new range of menu options. The meals we had (tandoori monkfish and whole Cornish sole) were cooked to perfection. The starters (mackerel pate and salt and pepper squid) were also delicious. Nice little wine selection and the service too was excellent.

Excellent service, staff were very attentive and the food was delicious. Seafood starters were very fresh. Truffle fries were cooked to perfection

Everything about the place is great but unfortunately the portions are ridiculously small. We are foodies and are fortunate enough to eat at some great places. But, for example, I ordered as a starter the venison scotch egg. It tasted fantastic but was formed around...

They deserve to succeed, because the service and the food are both very good. Unsurprisingly fish dominates the menu, but even for ichthyophobes there are enough other dishes to choose from. Issues? Not really, although I feel that £4.50 for a small tin of locally...

If you like fried food this is the place. Simple menu with well executed dishes. I had the squid to start and opted for the roasted Cornish sole for main. For dessert I had the battered snickers. It was all incredibly tasty. Staff were friendly...

Very limited menu, but ok if you like lots of fried food. There isn’t anything else. Service was good, but won’t be going again.

Outstanding food, everything was delicious and the staff were amazing - thoroughly recommend this little gem.

If you only try one restaurant in Bude then you must try Potters. Their food is outstanding! There is something for everyone on their menu, including fish and chips. We went in for a light lunch and had a couple of small plates between us,...

Absolutely delicious. Beautifully cooked food. We had the monkfish scampi, salt and pepper squid, cornish sole and venison. All were perfectly cooked with great ingredients. Certainly not the cheapest, but well worth the extra spend. Great chef and great service too.

It was pretty disappointing. We went here because of the great reviews but much of the mains are really just expensive fish and chips. One of us got one of the non-fried fish mains which ended up being quite small and if you wanted sides...

Hands down the best fish and chips in Bude!! I visited with girlfriends and we were blown away by the new menu. We have visited Potters before and we were wondering why they had changed their menu, only because it was so delicious before. After...

I booked into Potters on a Saturday night. The team were able to squeeze me and my fiancé in. The restaurant have an amazing ambiance and the food was delicious! I highly recommend visiting if you’re in the area! I look forward to going back...

Just very lovely indeed. Delicious food, friendly people and a card for my birthday too - thank you, we'll be back! The interiors are lovely, and we enjoyed watching the world go by from the upstairs window. We remembered their amazing fish and chips from...

Service was really nice, setting very smart. Food was excellent, couldn’t fault. Only comment would be that if you are passing, you can’t see in to know if it’s open or not.

Booked months ago for a special occasion, arrived with 5 guests to a closed restaurant, no warning, no explanation and no success in trying to contact them since. Ended up at the falcon which was okay, but as I'd been promised "the best in the...

This restaurant was right up our street! It’s tapas style food and whilst the menu is not extensive, everything was cooked to absolute perfection. We wasn’t sure how many plates was enough for two people so to avoid leaving hungry (or over ordering), we just...

I had an amazing experience at Potters! The place itself is such a modern, relaxed and lovely atmosphere. Super good service; really friendly and attentive.. the food though was sublime! Absolutely delicious from the first course to the last. My personal favourite was the venison...

Ate here earlier in the year and was great so went back - lack of choice on menu hard to choose starter and main. Really small portions had to snack when got home. Asked for particular table did not get. No separate ladies loo

I would just like to say how impressed we were with Potters, our second time eating here. When we arrived to the table there was an anniversary card from the team. I also mentioned in our reservation notes that my wife is pregnant and without...

What a great place. Love everything about Potter’s, ambiance, service and food. I went with family and a friend and had a great evening. We were the last table to leave but we’re not hurried or hustled to leave. All very relaxed. Will definitely be...

We visit Bude 2 or 3 times a year and I always gripe that there aren’t enough really good places to eat in the evening. This is no longer the case with the likes of Potters around, what a fab restaurant with a lovely ambience,...

From the moment you walk in you are made to feel special. Visited Potters for my friends birthday and what a great evening. We were shown to our table in the window with a lovely hand written birthday card, we ordered two cocktails which were...

Was in Bude 6/9 for a couple of days and picked this place by chance. What a result. On entering received a warm welcome; bright, clean, airy and pleasing atmosphere. The food didn't disappoint, great mixed tapas type starters, excellent fish and pork dishes, both...

Our first cocktails were amazing. I had the gin bramble - was superb. Food was delicious. Service was ok. - a little disjointed but not sure if that was because we didn’t order our dishes all at once. The espresso martini at the end of...

I found Potters in the Michelin guide and travelled to eat here, and boy the experience did not disappoint! We were welcomed by the front of house staff who were welcoming and sat us at our table ensuring we were accustomed with their cocktail menu...

Fantastic atmosphere, great staff and simply amazing food. So nice to come out somewhere locally that offers this level of quality. Congrats.

Popped into Potters last night to treat myself to one of their divine cocktails. I requested a small adjustment to the recipe and the bar tender was happy to oblige. Really lovely cocktails in a warm and relaxing environment. It's a bit pricey, but worth...

Really excellent and spacious restaurant. Varied menu with plenty of choice & everything we ordered was excellent (and what everyone else in the restaurant was eating looked fabulous too). It was nice to have the option of ordering a conventional starter & main course or...

Delicious food, amazing service. Would definitely come back again. Had the taster menu and all courses were amazing.

Great new Cornish tapas style menu which has excellent dietary requirements set out on the menu itself which is brilliant because it avoids all the awkwardness for us fussy eaters! Great service, amazing food and cocktails. Will be back asap!

One of the best restaurants in Bude. Food is incredible! Had the mackerel to start which was so nice and then the steak for the main, which was cooked to perfection. Staff are friendly and although it was a really busy night, our food arrived...

We went for a date night to try out the new menu and we can fault anything…! Excellent service, the cocktails were delicious and the new menu was amazing. Potters is always our favourite place to eat in Cornwall.

I’ve visited potters a few times on different visits to the area and it never disappoints. Their new menu is the perfect way to taste the local produce and the fact it changes regularly is even better! The waitresses are always friendly and I’d never...

Sadly very lacking in food choices especially vegetarian, small portions and overpriced. My vegetarian daughter only had one choice which was gnocchi, when it arrived it was burnt and tasted of liquorice, (they did take it off the bill) we had to send it back,...

Been here a couple of times now and has never disappointed really friendly staff and will do anything to help. The overall feel of the place is really nice and chilled out and the food is excellent. Was there last night (6/8/22) and was probably...

Very busy but the great food was served in good time. Great menu selection ( not loads just good) and the service was also great and the cocktails looked amazing.

We didn't book so we were lucky to get in. I can only assume the waitress was new as service was very slow and she appeared to have little knowledge of the dishes available. Waited an hour for our food which was a bit disappointing,...

We were part of a large group who took over the whole restaurant. Serving a lot of guests (about 20 of us) can be fraught with problems but the staff handled it admirably. The food was excellent. I had sushi monkfish which was a first...

Visiting recently on a Saturday evening, was seated in the lovely bar area where my partner and I enjoyed some beautiful cocktails while reading the menu and choosing our meals, we had been informed the menu had just been changed to a more relaxed approach...

We booked the whole restaurant for the evening for covid delayed birthday celebrations. Excellent cocktails to start. Could not fault the wonderful meal. The dishes were inventive and delicious. The sushi-like monkfish was outstanding. Wines were excellent. The service was also very good. Thanks Nikki...

We ate here as part of a large group, using the room on the top floor, and it was a superb evening. The service was excellent with very friendly and professional staff and the food was fantastic.

2nd time at Potters for dinner, and was excellent food and service again. The new menu with more small plates has great variety and works very well. The team was very attentive and welcoming. We will definitely go again.

Visited potters for my birthday, it was incredible! They have changed their menu to Cornish tapas which works really well. The steak and battered hake is delicious! Staff were lovely and service was really good! We will definitely be back soon!

We originally booked to sample the tasting menu but Potters have now changed to a tapas style menu with smaller and larger plate options . We opted to share two starters and several smaller plates all of which were beautifully presented and delicious. We particularly...

Three of us dined at Potters last night. Food was excellent. Very different and delicious flavours well presented. Service was efficient, relaxed and friendly and we particularly appreciated being unhurried with plenty of time between courses. Very expensive for Bude but worth it if you...

We visited for our anniversary whilst on holiday and were unfortunately left feeling extremely disappointed. We’d been given a table by the window and there was a lovely handwritten card for us but we then had to spend most of the evening with the curtains...

Potters restaurant is a real find, and a great asset for Bude. The food is excellent and the service provided by the staff and owners is first class. A great variety of wonderfully cooked and served food and an enticing tasting menu combined with well...

We visited on our holiday and had the spring taster menu which was stunning. Every dish looked amazing and tasted even better. The service was great and the staff were friendly and knowledgable. The brill and the lamb courses were particularly great. We were there...

Really beautiful food and atmosphere I was well looked after from start to finish went for the a la carte which was well balanced

The new spring menu is fantastic and one can tell how much care is given to the preparation, cooking and presentation of the food. Every dish was gorgeous followed by a fantastic service. The waitress was very knowledgeable about all the dishes and recommended some...

This is the only fine dining restaurant in Bude and it’s not to be missed. We’ve been previously and I’d agree with other reviews commenting on food having overpowering sauces or broths. For me it was way too salty. However, all change with the new...

I thought the food was delicious, loved the Venison scotch eggs, everything was of very good quality, and delicious. We were made to feel very welcome, I loved the feel of the place, we had our kids with us and they were made very welcome....