Sharksfin Bar & Restaurant in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

We had a meal at Sharksfin on our first evening in Mevagissey. We hadn't booked but as it was early evening they were able to accommodate us. It is advised to book, especially in high season. The food was lovely, a varied menu, freshly prepared and good value. There is a nice atmosphere as it is right on the quay front.

We went here for lunch whilst holidaying in the area. The restaurant is bright and has lots of seating, staff are very friendly and there is a great menu lots of choices of both food and drink. We chose fish and chips at £14 each. We were not disappointed at all. The chips were lovely. The fish was beautifully cooked great crisp batter and a huge piece of haddock. Didn’t have room for dessert. Definitely recommend this restaurant.

Popped in for a snack at lunch time and created a tapas experience from their starters selection. WOW, what fabulous tasting food :-) Calamari, onion rings and arancini balls. Service was first class and great value lunch. And all this in the heart of one of Cornwalls pretty little fishing ports. Can't beat England for a holiday :-)

Birthday celebration and two chicken Milanese dishes came up cold and had to be sent back so we all ate at different times. Disappointing as we have eaten here before and always found the food of a really good standard hence why we came here for the birthday. Cannot fault the mangers response on how to correct the situation. Hopefully just an unfortunate incident.l

Excellent harbour side restaurant with great cooking and friendly service. We visited several times and were not disappointed with any dish. My wife loved the seabass special (I had a wonderful chowder) and we both loved the plaice. The regular dishes don't disappoint either and the burgers are really tasty, particularly the blackened fish. I'd say it's mid-price and two people can have a burger each plus starter or dessert, for £50 to £60. If you push the boat out the same two will be doubling that. It's not fine dining, but it is simple and very tasty cooking. The fish cooking is particularly good.

Great fish and chips. The best cod I’ve had in a while. Very fresh and meaty. The batter was on point. Chips were thin. The mushy peas were pure poetry. £14

Great local seafood restaurant looks out over the harbour delicious food and prompt friendly service Better to book as can be very busy and booking times are used for seating guests Area quiet when we went in April so were able to park ( paid) close to the sea front beware the roads are very narrow in this old Cornish port with pedestrians in the roads Lucky with a glorious sunny evening to watch the fishing boats returning

Locals had recommended the Sharksfin to us and we were grateful they could fit us in without a booking, on a lovely table overlooking the harbour. Relaxed and friendly ambience, and delicious food (but large portions!). We shared a starter of local scallops from the specials board (juicy and perfectly cooked on a bed of parmesan polenta with salsa verde), then mains of the mixed seafood chowder (really delicious & outstanding dish, with plentiful mussels, white fish, prawns, pancetta and new potatoes) and a well presented burger, with wines by the glass and local Cornish gin. A really enjoyable experience and very glad we dined here.

We are here twice whilst we were staying in Mevagissey and it did not disappoint either time. The food was amazing, and a decent sized portion, we could only do one course and we came out stuffed each time! I have coeliac disease and the staff were very knowledgeable and helpful in suggesting what could be changed so dishes were gluten free. They have gluten free rolls so are able to do all the burgers and anything that comes with bread as a side gluten free. All the fish we had was extremely fresh and cooked perfectly. We would definitely return, was our favourite in Mevagissey!

We visited this modern welcoming restaurant over the Easter break . We enjoyed a delicious hot drink as the weather was horrendous. The restaurant was empty one side and always had free tables around us . We decided to order more drinks after asking if this was ok ! Whilst waiting for the drinks to arrive the manager approached us to inform us we had 20 minutes to drink up as our table was reserved. There was not one table reserved in the entire restaurant so this was hard to believe she was abrupt boarder line rude . We had to rush our drinks and left quickly . She let her staff down and her employers

Best burger I've ever had, BBQ brisket burger was honestly so delicious, brilliant pub with attentive helpful staff. Located at the harbour so a beautiful location.

Tasty and fresh seafood dishes . Lovely staff and cozy enviornment accompanied with stunning seaview. Recommended.

The food is superb, and the cozy sea view enhances the dining experience.

Absolutely outstanding! Fresh seafood and amazing flavour unlike anything I’ve ever tasted! Portions more than enough. Staff is also lovely and friendly. Not to mention,the place is super welcoming and pleasant to be in and you get a brilliant view of the sea as well! Overall, just stunning and the best seafood I’ve ever had. Would 200 ％ recommend ! Just stunning…!

What an amazing pub! The inviting atmosphere and top-notch service made it unforgettable. The food was mouthwatering, especially the Thai mussels—an absolute must-try. They even have great gluten-free options!

Lovely food with lovely staff. We didn't have much parking left on the car so they pushed the order through. The mussles and fish we're cooked spot on and highly recommend.

Really great service and phenomenal food. So good we went back the next day and the staff remembered us.

We are down on holiday and The Sharksfin was recommended by a friend of my wife. Now it's our chance to recommend it to anyone and everyone!! Arrived here Saturday and had pre-booked Sunday lunch and boy, what a lunch it was! Didn't get pics but it was amazing and, freshly cooked - we had a chicken and a beef and, the beef just fell apart. Everything about this meal was more than perfect and, so much so, we booked again for lunch today. Another spectacular meal with me having fish & chips with onion rings and the wife had one of the specials, Pan Fried Hake in Samphire and Lobster cream sauce with crushed new potatoes and seasonal greens. Again, an amazing and well cooked meal and we hope to return one last time before we head home at the weekend. Simply put, amazing food with a service that was attentive, friendly and natural without being in any way obtrusive. Highly recommend for the perfect meal, service and, a great, ice-cold pint of Amstel!! Keep up the good work*****

Brilliant location right on harbour front. Forget driving there, very narrow street teeming with visitors, park in town car parks. Food was okay, and reasonable price. Would have given 5 stars for food but run out of bread?? at midday?? Bread Basic item, not good enough.

Had stunning fish n chips X4 earlier this month great eatery here also has a roaring fire twas chilly outside too very welcoming even out of hours as we were late fed us we loved it 👍🏻

Never had a bad meal here and yesterday was no exception . Rachael was a fab hostess and looked after us other Rachel’s very well so credit due. Food as always was fantastic - first time for our friend and think she’ll be back. Don’t bother with anything else bar the Sunday roast on a Sunday . You won’t be disappointed! Well done Team Sharksfin, keep up the good work.

The best Sunday Roast dinner that I have ever had! Service was speedy, food was just heavenly, staff were extremely friendly and welcoming.

Fish and chips for £13.50! come on that's a deal with excellent customer service and harbour view. You know you want to......

My wife had been here before, and raved about the Chowder. This proved to be as good as her recommendation. It is airy, bright and surprisingly warm (assisted by a real fire - enclosed for safety) for March. The staffing (2 front of house) matched the volume of customers; and both were friendly and professional - with a fast accurate service.

Lovely fresh whole plaice, as a special. Nice fresh vegetables. Pana Cotta for dessert that had the required wobble. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere and you can see the chefs working. We sat by a roaring fire which was nice on a cold March evening.

I wanted to write a good review of the Sharksfin, but sadly I’m unable to do so. We booked a table at 4.00pm on a Sunday hoping to have a a Sunday lunch which had been recommended. Unfortunately they only had x2 left - is 4.00pm too late to expect a Sunday lunch ?? We then decided to have catch of the day which was okay - we asked two different servers for some water which didn’t appear and it really wasn’t that busy. Our bill for 3x mains and 3x drinks (small glass wine, bitter shandy and a cider) was nearly £94 which I think is a bit overpriced - we were expecting better for the price paid …

Great tea and bacon bap prices a bit high

A perfectly proportioned lunch special. We had the fish and chips and the mussels and chips. The St Austell mussels were outstanding. We’ve had them at home many times, bought from Pengelly’s in Looe, so the pressure was on! Thankfully the creamy moules mariniere was outstanding. I could have eaten it twice over. Lovely service, great food, wonderful view of the harbour. Thank you, Shark’s Fin.

Visited a very windy cold Mevagissey, noticed this harbourside restuarant. Went in welcomed warmly suggestions given on menu choice. There were 3 in our party. 2 of us went by servers recommendation of Seafood Chowder. The food came to our table beautifully presented. A feast on the eye before we even started. It was absolutely superb, so many flavours with each mouthful. Our friend had Lemon sole, equally delicious in both presentation and taste. compliments to the Chef ( I had to tell him in person) Staff were attentive super friendly I'm gluten free impressed by servers knowledge, she brought an allergen chart for me to double check. If you're in the area. I'd take a visit. You'll be very glad you did. We were staying locally visited from Plymouth area. Enjoy Photo after I'd started eating.

Great view of the harbour and great atmosphere and food.

Incredible location and beautiful restaurant. Highly recommend

Great place to eat. The staff are super friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is brilliant.

I’d love to give a great review as I’ve been past this so many times in summer and it looks amazing. We are down for a winter break and booked in for dinner. We had the fish specials. Lou had scallops followed by plaice with seasonal veg. I had calamari to start followed with cod with tender-stem and chips. If you consider 3 scallops on a plate at a cost of 4 pound each reasonable then you’re in the right place. Bear in mind these were more akin to queenies than kings. We have to talk about the mains. Wow. The plaice tasted awful. The taste you get from frozen fish. The veg came out last and I would guess straight from the microwave. The cod was small and sat on two tender-stems to make it look taller. The chip were frozen fried in a small bowl and cold. So here we go Cod with chips 28 pounds Plaice with veg 25 pounds 3 tiny scallops 12 pounds 5 tiny calamari 10 pounds Plus no choice but to pay a service charge It’s not the money. It’s the poor quality of food and the portions.

I love the Sharks Fin and visit often. The lovely menu has sadly changed and doesn't have much choice for my partner now as he is allergic to fish. That said, the food that is on the menu is always lovely, as is the view and the restaurant itself.

We love this place! Every time we visit we are made to feel very welcome. The staff are always extremely nice. The feel of the whole restaurant is cosy and comfy. The food is simply delicious and already looking forward to our next trip 😊

3 old friends caught up! Food amazing ! Service fantastic and ambience so chilled couldn’t have asked for a better experience

Had the Sunday roast with pork belly, apple sauce , vegetables, cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire pudding and potatoes. One of the best Sunday roast ever.

Excellent food and service. Very Christmassy and looked cosy but a bit chilly sitting down by the window Excellent choices of food with some seasonal specials. Lovely cocktails and a good selection of wines. The food was beautifully presented and extremely tasty. The service was very friendly and helpful.

We were in Cornwall for two birthdays and celebrated a lovely lunch together here. Nothing was too much trouble for the team and the food and drinks were both awesome and good value. The warmth from the fire was much needed on a stormy coastal day.

The most amazing roast in my entire life, absolutely stunning. Roast pork was tender and gorgeous crackling. Vegetables were fresh and cooked to perfection. Staff attentive and so kind Highly recommended. Please visit if you are in the area.

Food was great, service was friendly and efficient. Mussels were wonderful the hake was really tasty and eyes bigger than the belly as usual!

This place is a real gem. We booked for my partners 60th and we were greeted with a glass of Prosecco each which was a touching gesture. Food was gorgeous I had fish & chips which was succulent and tasty whilst my partner had one of the specials that was chicken tikka kebabs with flatbread that looked and tasted sublime. Portions were generous so we didn’t make it to a dessert.. Staff were friendly, helpful and attentive even though the restaurant was busy, we were very well taken care of. Lovely atmosphere.

Excellent service. We have been going to The Sharksfin for years and it is a great place to eat and drink, plus Dogs are allowed in certain areas too.

Was staying in Mevagissy for a weeks holiday and someone recommended this place to us for a Sunday Roast. Now I've had a fair amount of Sunday Roasts in my time .. some poor, some Ok and some great .. This defintely came in the Some Great catagory. Everything was cooked to perfection and arrived at the table piping hot. I had the beef and my wife had the Pork which was also excellent. Infact it was sooo good we went back one evening for another meal. If youre staying in Meva you have to go here.

We always eat at the Sharksfin when we are in Mevagissey; today there was only one waitress, as someone had phoned in sick, but what a star she was! A coach had obviously come into town and suddenly the restaurant was quite full, but she carried on and everyone got their drinks. We ordered the fish and chips, and as usual, it was superb, beautifully white tasty haddock and we like the fact that the batter is quite thin and not fatty. We would also like to thank them for holding onto hubby’s glasses as he left them there last week. Many thanks for a great meal, coffee and super service.

We visit Mevagissey and Sharksfin as serves best food around Cornwall, great atmosphere and at our favourite Cornwall harbour

Don't know what has happened here. The food used to be lovely. Been here about 20 times and never had a problem. But this time we had to send two meals back. We didn't go back all week. But will try it again next time we are in Mevagissey. Will up dated then. I hope it goes back to how it was. The service is very good our waitress was lovely. Have just gone been back. Sunday 3rd November 2024. Had Sunday lunch and it was spectacular 😋. An amazing turn around. Well nice. The staff were terrific as well. I'm so pleased, As this is a lovely place. Also had mussels on Wednesday and they didn't disappoint.

We had some great seafood here, local catch I would think. Delicious, rich chowder and a flavour packed hake. Only the ciabata disappointed a little. Friendly and helpful service, relaxed atmosphere and although the music was rather bland, it kept just about in the background. Would definitely return.

Nice chowder (not cheap); very basic fish and chips (not cheap either)

Went to the sharksfin restaurant on a wet day,the food and service was excellent. Would highly recommend Sunday lunch 😋. It brought sunshine 🌞 on a wet day.

Beautiful location. Our 4 year old was able to watch the boats whilst eating his lunch. The tomato soup is by far one of the best! Partner enjoyed a burger and chips. The service was very good. Will definitely be back.

Delicoius food with a lovely view of Mevagissey Harbour. Dog and child friendly.

We called in to the Sharksfin for an evening meal during our recent stay in Mevagissey. Just WOW, amazing food, fantastic friendly staff and an amazing atmosphere. 5* and can’t recommend enough how great this place is. Our favourite meal of our recent Cornwall road trip.

We had a very nice lunch and drink there. The staff were very good and the pub overlooked the harbour.

Excellent food and service. The view was amazing

A lovely restaurant, great drinks and the food was lovely, especially the chowder. Unfortunately one of our party was very sick a few hours after the meal. The only food they had that was different to the rest of us was mussels. As a seasoned shellfish eater, an unexpected and unfortunate outcome. The restaurant has been contacted but no response as yet. However, one bad mussel does not reflect the quality of the entire experience we had.

The calabrese seafood chowder was delicious - best seafood soup I've had. My wife had the chicken burger which was also very tasty. Staff were friendly, lovely atmosphere and a great evening for just the two of us.

Absolutely amazing day spent at The Sharksfin for our daughter's wedding last Saturday. Wow! What a venue! From start to finish everything was wonderful. Great service with happy staff who were enjoying looking after us and wanted to make the day special. The canapes were gorgeous and main meal truly excellent. The Chefs worked their socks off. Would highly recommend. Thank you to Lisa and her whole team. You were fantastic! We will be back for a roast very soon 🙂!

Had looked for somewhere to dine. After checking review scores and our 1st choice was not as pleasant as we'd thought. We were pleased we dined here. The food and service were great. Recommend you visit!....

Very friendly staff Food excellent Price good ,on the dear side but you only get what you pay for.

Really delicious meal, thank you

Good menu and Service. Very quiet in the evening, because of the dreadful weather, but the place and bar had character.

Booked via OpenTable app asked for specific table looking out onto harbour. On arrival staff had noted request, reserving table for us. Service was quick and efficient from friendly helpful staff. Ordered from specials board starter scallops, mains hake loin both cooked excellent. We have been to Sharksfin many times and always found atmosphere to be welcoming with great food and nice staff, highly recommended.

Very friendly. Great Moulle fritte. Great white baide.

Had a family breakfast which was great can’t fault the staff or food at all.

Sunday roast was lush! Pricey at £21 I thought, but very tasty.

Great food, friendly service and beautiful location

Seriously incredible food, the best fish I have ever had, with a variety of classic and innovative dishes there'll be something to everyone's taste. Staff always absolutely lovely, and the restaurant itself is beautiful with a lovely view.

Great spot to watch over the harbour and perfect for a hot chocolate on a cold winters day after walking down the front. Good food, good service and great location

The food is very overpriced for what you get. I ordered a chowder which was £27 and I got a lot of potatoes and very little fish. A bottle of wine is at least £28 and ours was listed at 12% when in fact it was 11.5% on the label. The dryers in the ladies toilet were broken, all in all a disappointing experience.

The side salad contained cheese and croutons. A coeliac or vegan would not be able to eat this so either have a vegan gluten free option, or mention this clearly on the menu. The food otherwise was pleasant.

Nice bar on the harbour front good beer serves food as well.

Situated right on the quayside of this lovely Cornish port of Mevagissey, the Sharksfin is a great venue for a late breakfast. The weather was fine and the picture windows were wide open which simply added to the overall experience. Breakfast was cooked to order and included all the essentials of a Full English... my only criticisms would be that BBQ beans do not add anything... my choice would be good old regular Heinz and dry cured smoked back bacon instead of streaky would make this breakfast perfect. Good tasting flat white coffee. The place was busy, so it takes a little while to prep and serve freshly cooked food, so just relax and soak up the beautiful location. The Sharksfin is dog friendly which was nice to see. Very reasonably priced and friendly service. Living locally I will certainly be visiting more often....

we ate here one evening, the food was great. i had fish and chips with mushy peas. great good , tasty and well cooked the service was top class

Went in for an impromptu dinner last weekend and was forced to sit on a 2-seater table, which was completely in the way. When asked for another table was told all other tables were reserved by the young waiter. I then watched as the 8 tables that were vacant, stayed vacant for the next ~2hours that i was there. Think they need to focus more on customer service rather than lie to customers to try and look busy...it's all a shame cause the food was actually good. Doesnt leave a good impression.

We love The Sharksfin. It's an absolutely solid bet for us every time we are in Mevagissy! Honestly, staff, food, portion sizes, atmosphere, drinks fantastic! We visit every year and we love it!

The best clam chowder we have had

Treat yourself on holiday to a delicious meal at The Sharksfin. Maybe a little more expensive but well worth it. The Marinere Chowder was sumptuous, so creamy and tasty, huge portions. The special , Baked Hake with Lobster sauce was sumptuous, tasty and light. Go on.. treat yourself.. enjoy the view and the excellent food.

Amazing food in an amazing place

Really great place right on the harbour front, surpassed our expectations

We had a very impromptu lunchtime visit to the Sharksfin and I have to say, above all else, the service was absolutely amazing. All staff were so attentive, and during a busy lunchtime service it was so impressive. We could see that one of the staff members was supposed to be on a break but she went backwards and forwards to her food in-between serving hungry customers. The Fish Tacos & Prawn Tacos were absolutely delicious and a pint of my favourite Neck Oil made the whole experience perfect! We’ll be back next time we’re in Mevagissey 💯

Absolutely stunning food. You can tell a lot of effort has gone into designing the menu and you can taste the passion in the food. They have mocktails which was great as on our baby moon but it would be great if they got some 0% wine as I think it would really compliment the food for guests who can’t enjoy their wine menu

Three of us and one little dog came in for an eve meal after a recommendation from a local shop owner. So glad we did, what a fantastic meal. My chowder was divine, the best I've ever had, and the sticky toffee puddings were exceptional. Great service too and well spaced tables along with lovely views of the harbour. We will most definitely be back! Highly recommended ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Absolutely amazing food! The Blackened Fish salad was the best meal ive had in a long time. Service great, lovely setting and views.

Great food, lovely atmoshpere! I loved that they had multiple vegetarian options on their menu and a wide ranch of cocktails as well, would definitely recommend if you're in the area :)

Super food. Really interesting menu, lots of choice as well as good choice if drinks, particularly enjoyed the non alcoholic cocktails. Service was great. Beautiful location. Dogs welcome too.

There aren't many restaurants that boast 'great staff' on their uniforms and totally live up to it. My husband and I spent our holiday evenings in Sharksfin, drinking cocktails and watching the world go by (including Del Boy and Rodney, Mevagissey's resident ducks); I'll be dreaming of the Sharksfin Harbouritas for a long time to come. The pork belly is out of this world and the atmosphere is calming, while being the dog-friendly heart of Mevagissey. Book a table and order a Harbourita; you'll love every minute.

Great evening with friends. Great food 😋 👌

Can't fault the sharksfin, gorgeous setting to eat, food was sooo good, staff were great and friendly, free drink for my birthday too, totally recommend this place

Lovely restaurant right on the harbourside. Superb seafood menu but still do burgers etc. Seated quickly and ordered drinks without delay even though it was quite busy. Food ordered with problems and that came quickly as well. I had the seafood chowder and it was delicious! Couldn't manage dessert as the main course was so big.

Been here a few times, I love that it's dog friendly and not too packed together so you feel you can breathe. Friendly people and a nice selection of good food, some dishes better than others but no complaints, and all with a glorious view of the harbour!

Very well decorated restaurant. Options for meat eaters, fish eaters and veggies etc. Nice to see dogs welcome. Service was very friendly and professional by most. Coffee was great, cocktails were very tasty, food colourful, plentiful and delicious with really nice ingredients for each meal more enticing than usual menus on lovely crockery. My only suggestion is the toilets aren’t really that nice for the standard of the rest of the restaurant, cheap ply toilet roll, all a bit rusty and tatty and wet, mirrors caked and the air dryer area is saturated and spraying water everywhere, the loos was just a bit of an afterthought when designing for an otherwise lovely place to eat, drink and relax. I’d still go back though for sure!

Nice restaurant with solid food. Great view. Great people.

Love this place! 😀 first class service. Nicest setting and the best seafood me and my family have ever had.

Mevagissey is somewhat limited in choice, but this place is one of the better ones. Price wise it's not cheap but very competitive within the surrounding area. The desserts are to die for! Delicious! The starter's are great and very flavoursome I had the pork belly bites, there is a good menu to choose from. For mains I had a whole Sea Bass, Wow! Absolutely superb 👌 Mouth watering! Definitely worth a visit and the staff are really friendly 😊

We absolutely loved this place! Dog friendly and the best brownie I have ever had! Don't miss out. It was an absolute treasure of a place 💖

Lovely experience eating here during our time in Mevagissey. Pleasant and friendly staff and a lovely relaxed atmosphere. The food was delicious, particularly the seafood chowder!! Would definately recommend and visit again, thank you!

Lovely place with view over the harbour. Gosh chowder was the best I’ve ever had and good vegetarian options. Dog friendly 🐶

We ate here tonight (a Friday night), was quite busy but despite this, staff were kind, attentive, and kept areas really clean. We would especially like to thank Lily for being so attentive, informative and kind. Drinks and food tasted good too.

Had a lovely meal here with my husband, we had belly pork and fish tacco with garlic bread, and calamari and fish of the day, lemon sole. All of the food was delicious, free glass of prosecco as it was hubbies birthday. The service was amazing, I think our server was called Jake, nothing was too much for him, so friendly and helpful . Not the cheapest and didn't enjoy the aperol spritz drink, but nice for a treat