Springtide, Charlestown in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

I can’t rate this place highly enough. We were let down by another restaurant last minute as they cancelled our booking and they were able to accommodate me and my family for my son’s 8th birthday. The staff were amazing, the food was exceptional and the atmosphere was lovely. We even had the whole restaurant singing my son ‘happy birthday’ at the end. Was a great night and one we will always remember. Thanks to the team and kitchen for a fantastic experience.

Food was amazing....sticky toffee pudding was probably the best ive eaten in the uk with the run and raisin also

Popped in for a spot of lunch on a day visit to Charlestown. Had a very nice prawn gambas and a portion of fries. Pot of tea, mug of Americano coffee and a nice ice cooled jug of lemon water. All very nice. Service was quick and friendly and the bill wasn't too shocking. Nice view of the harbour from certain parts of the restaurant. I would definitely recommend.

Lovely restaurant, good value, friendly, knowledgeable and efficient service.

We had a meal and found by us six to be exquisite the best chowder in town

Managed to get a table last minute and had the best fish and chips of my life. Seasoned to perfection. The mushy peas were immense! Service was so nice, lovely waitress and an older man who was dressed different,y so I assume manager or owner. Would definitely come again. Want to try the chowder and some oysters as they were out that night.

It is not dear the food that is plus you eat in or eat outside they do have tables inside and outside it is your choice weather you sit outside or sit inside

Pork Belly, scallops, calamari and chowder all delicious.

This charming seafood spot in the heart of picturesque Charlestown is a true gem. The seafood is fresh and delicious, served by a warm and welcoming staff who make you feel right at home. The restaurant’s dog-friendly policy is a welcome bonus, and the inviting atmosphere adds to the overall experience. Perfectly located in the center of this beautiful port town, it's a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy great food in a stunning setting.

Wonderful staff, good service and food delicious. I had fish and chips. The restaurant was Dog friendly. Can sit outside on the terrace or inside. First time to Charlestown, so avoid the busy areas on the harbour and just walk up the hill slightly to get a good value meal.

Had lunch here today on a whim and found it to be faultless. We had our dogs with us but inside was no problem. The fish finger sandwich was amazing and the fish and chips was also wonderful. Also loved the fact the fish was haddock and not cod. Support that all the way. We had a ×wonderful lunch here and have no hesitation in recommending. Thank you very much.

Really lovely meal, food was very tasty and the service excellent

Osyters are fresh and huge but not cheap (£5). Chowder is full of seafood but was expecting it to be more soup-based. Good good good atmosphere.

The best restaurant on Charlestown at the moment. Good varied menu the fish was amazing. Great service friendly atmosphere

Quite possible one of the best dining experiences i've had to date. The food 10/10. The location 10/10. The staff 10/10. We had an array of starters and mains and everything was just sublime. If I could eat here everyday I would. Do not miss the chance to feast on this exsquisite cuisine if you're in the area, you will leave a belly full and a smile from ear to ear!!!

Amazing meal and service! Highly recommend a visit here!!

Plenty of great reviews on here but we found it average. My wife’s prawn linguini was poor as the prawns were watery and there was not enough pasta / it was nearly all cream sauce. Small piece of garlic bread on the side. My fish and chips was just above average. Nice fish but bought in chips. Specials were hake and mackerel which is good as they are local and sustainable but both are low cost fish with a high price point. We’re relatively local in Cornwall but it was our first time there and we hoped for better. Lacks attention to detail in the kitchen and front of house. Instead of telling customers that the vinegar bottle comes out really fast (it pours onto your fish), why not get a new bottle? There are better restaurants to eat seafood in Cornwall / we really like Indidog in Falmouth or the Peterville Inn in St. Agnes.

Made an online booking with open table . A very popular spot I’d recommend a reservation.Parking was a little difficult as it’s a small beach town with access to beach . Was a beautiful sunny 🌞 day & we decided to check it out after Eden Project as it was about a 15 min drive away . However it took about 45 minutes to find a parking spot but we persevered & it was definitely worth it . Greeted by a lovely smiley hostess from Portsmouth. You only have 1 first impression & she definitely delivered:) We were walked out to the patio all tables had umbrellas which was great as it was a hot sunny 🌞 day but beautiful ocean breeze & lovely fresh air . The kitchen closed at 3 & I had a 3pm reservation but I questioned this on arrival & the cheery hostess advised us that we had 15 minutes to order which was plenty & didn’t feel rushed at all . Dad & myself ordered 4 wonderful appetizers they were all fantastic & complimented each other very well. We went for the salt & pepper calamari crispy & perfection not greasy at all . The Mackeral salad was light & delicious. The arancino were delightful perfectly crispy on the outside with a creamy center . We also had the mackerel & tuna dip which was served with this wonderful puffy hot buttered bread unfortunately it only came with 2 slices but on request we received another 2 with a smile & no surcharge it was the perfect addition to the wonderful dip which was topped with capers . Mum opted for a lighter option & went for the local lump crabmeat cocktail served over lettuce in a Mary rose sauce . A very pleasant experience, food service & ambiance excellent. Congratulations to the friendly professional team & to the kitchen who over exceeded our expectations. Thanks for the wonderful hospitality ❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I took some wonderful photos but unable to add to review not sure why ?

Excellent food, with good service. Nicely decorated, with music that wasn't too loud. Dog friendly, and worth making the journey to. We'll be coming back.

Popped in on the off chance that they did take away. And what a take away fish and chips we had. Probably the best I've ever tasted. Lovely owner and staff. Can't recommend this establishment enough, can't wait to return.

Everything about the restaurant was lovely, from the chowder down to the wine! David was an excellent host and chatted to us about the area for a while, and was very friendly with our dog tofu!

A fantastic meal with great atmosphere, ambience, and beautifully plated phenomenal food. A must if you are in the area. Even better that it was dog friendly.

We had four meals, and two were fish chowder, and they were very salty. However, great atmosphere and staff were very friendly.

Thank you for the welcome, great place and above all, super sea food guaranteed

Phenomenal, both the quality of the food and the views of the place that are spectacular of the Charlestown port. The staff very nice and attentive. Be sure to try the fish soup

We rate this 4 as nothing is perfect. So visit here and be surprised and delighted! The food is excellent, the chowders are amazing. The head waiter, David adds to the experience, by going out of his way to make you feel welcome, attended to and special Springtide is now definitely our local ‘go to’ place to go out and eat, whatever the occasion. Highly recommended

Lovely place to enjoy some quality food. The outside seating area has a nice view of the water. I had the fish, I would have given 5 stars for the service but the waitress messed up the timing. She made it right with a big smile and dessert on the house though. If you are in Charlestown, definitely have a meal here.

Friendly and great service with delicious food.

Very pretty restaurant with a marine theme, I, being Breton, felt like I was there. The staff were welcoming, kind and helpful. I ordered fish and chips, very classic but very good. I was facing the sea, it was perfect.

The salt and black pepper squid starter was nice but my husbands prawn cocktail was amazing. We both had the fish and chips and although it was fine it was just fish and chips. The tartare sauce was delicious. We both enjoyed fish and chips and panko fried fish finger sandwich from the place on the Quay more and they were cheaper. The staff were friendly and there was a nice atmosphere but I think my expectations were too high.

Fantastic food, great service, wonderful atmosphere. Prices are reasonable. Will definitely go back and would recommend to all.

Fantastic food in a lovely setting. Fortunate enough to get the last table in the evening. Food was excellent and staff were friendly. Recommended!

Lovely location, the staff were second to none and the food was very nice! Will definitely return

Very cozy and relaxed restaurant with a great selection of seafood. Outside seating with harbour view. Food was great and served with a smile.

on holiday, this is a very welcoming place with nice staff, food is really nice. give it a go.

Lovely little Restaurant. Arrived in Charles town looking for a table for my family off 6 was told to try SpringTide, was seated strait away. Colouring and some books for the little ones to read made it easy to keep them calm after a busy day, lovely atmosphere. We ordered a range off meals from the menu including the specials board, they even let my vegetarian teen pick from the entire menu including the evening one appreciated this very much as along side been vegetarian he’s a rather fussy eater. Food arrived in good time was beautifully presented. Sea bass was amazing and the rest off the family enjoyed there meals to. Staff were attentive and friendly. Will definitely be back next year.

My wife had the Muscles which she really enjoyed myself I had the fish and chips which tbh weren't the best, the fish was well over cooked with the batter a very dark colour, I had Fish at the Charlestown fish Co a couple of nights earlier which were absolutely top draw and knocked spots off this food.

Fantastic food, deliciously cooked and in generous quantities Compliment to the chef and staff

Don’t miss this place if you travel to Eden Project or Heligan Gardens. Delicious fish dishes. Must try venturing beyond your usual fish & chips or burger. We had almost a bit of everything and it was 10/10. Don’t miss the chowder (especially New England). Service was friendly and attentive. We stayed outside but inside looked cozy.

Amazing delicious food , great atmosphere! Really recommend !!!

Springtide, Charlestown Review Springtide, Charlestown: This restaurant absolutely deserves a five-star rating. The location is stunning, adding to the overall dining experience. The food was exceptional—I had fish and chips, which were perfectly cooked, while my wife enjoyed seabass and mussels as a starter. Both dishes were delicious and well-presented. The gin and tonic we had were top-notch, complementing our meals beautifully. The only downside was the cost, which ended up being over £110 for two people, including two drinks, a starter, main, and dessert. It might seem expensive to me, but that's probably because I'm a bit of a cheapskate who likes to save money, like Scrooge. Despite this, the overall experience was worth every penny considering the quality of the food, the excellent service, and the beautiful setting. The staff were friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. Despite the price, the overall experience was worth every penny, and I would highly recommend Springtide for a special dining occasion.

Great food and really nice family atmopshere, excellent location

Amazing experience. Host was very welcoming, food was delicious and atmosphere was great. Couldn't ask for a better birthday meal.

This is an absolute must visit if you love seafood! We had different varieties of the seafood chowder and it was to die for! Would make a trip to Charlestown again purely for this food (not to say the harbour isn't also lovely). It was truly the best we have ever had! Outside there is a beautiful view of the harbour and inside also has a lovely atmosphere. Very attentive staff and a goosd selections on the food and drinks menu. Cannot wait to visit again!

Lovely friendly staff. Very helpful when sorting specific diet needs.

Very good service and excellent food, very good value for money.

Amazing location, lovely staff and beautiful seafood. Definitely try the homemade limoncello!

The best mussels I have ever eaten! Amazing food, great service, great location and view outside. I will be back 100%

Fantastic seafood great location.

Had a hake dish tonight from the specials board. Took an hour to arrive and then the fish portion was tiny. My children had bigger portions with their kids meal. Feel very disappointed.

I would vape their seafood chowder. The Fish and chips and steak were also really good. But honestly. Their seafood chowder.

Had take away fish and chips. Really great service and was best fish we’ve had in ages. Definitely going back for sit down meal.

Great food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Well worth a visit.

David and Staff were very friendly, great service .. food was amazing a lovely restaurant well worth a visit . Excellent place

Incredible chowder here, delicious food, great service, highly recommended

Wow, what a find. Hard to get a table at peak times but you know why as the food was amazing. Had the special mackerel and calamari for starters, both fantastic. Then had the fish of the day for 1 main and the mussels as the other. Again both incredible. The mussels with cider and fenel was so nice. Kids meal was very nice as well, and they were accommodating to swap vegetables. Puddings were also a hit, especially the sticky toffee pudding. Would highly recommend and would visit again.

Everything was beautiful, the New England seafood chowder was delightful and I will crave that dish for the rest of my life ❤️

We had lunch at this lovely restaurant. My husband had fish and chips and said the fish was delicious and perfectly cooked. I had the Mackerel burger with a side of spicy chips. It was an absolute taste sensation and really well cooked! I would highly recommend eating here. The staff were very friendly and greeted us the moment we walked in and made us feel very welcome. 10/10 from us. We will definitely go again!!!

absolutely brilliant food, cooked fresh to order. service was outstanding. can’t recommend the place enough. we were served by David and he was lovely, very attentive and would go the extra mile. we will be back!

Went there last weekend and the quality of the food was amazing, my husband said it was the best fish finger sandwich he'd ever had, I had the prawn bang bang, with avocado, lettuce and melted cheese both on ciabatta. The staff were very good and helpful. Definitely a must

Amazing food, service wasn't very attentive but perfectly lovely when they spotted us.

Had a very nice Bang Bang prawn sandwich for lunch here. Definitely go.

Really enjoyed our meal the Saturday before Easter Sunday, had special which was meaty hake perfectly cooked and flavoured, the prawns starter has a lovely sauce you can soak up with the soft fluffy bread, husband and daughter had fish and chips, huge portion and fresh and crunchy - kids menus was great burger nice and ice cream was Free, didn’t have desert cause I was stuffed but they all got a Sunday which looked amazing, staff were lovely and friendly from start to finish and everything was clean and tidy- lovely experience I would 100% recommend 😀

Lovely early evening meal with the kids. Great friendly staff and delicious food. Very good value and thoroughly recommended.

Lovely venue and one we've been to before albeit a few years ago. What happened to the vegan options though? There was nothing on the menu, nor the specials, so our party of 6 went elsewhere. It's so disappointing to have had nothing to choose from. The others in our group were also disappointed; they did like the look of the food, but also did not want to stay as we could not eat.

Had their Mackerel sandwich and it was delicious. Dog friendly and really lovely staff. Enjoyed my visit and throughly recommend it.

They have a small but varied menu. We didn't have this but the fish and chips looked and smelt amazing. I had the sourdough bread bun with avocado and prawns in a bang bang mayonnaise...it was delicious as were my friends moules marinier( probably spelt wrong 🤦‍♀️) and we shared some spicy fries....worth a visit and will be going back again.

We dined here over the Christmas period and was surprised how good it was, The seafood is amazing the service and staff were great and the price was also good.

Everything was fantastic except this!!!!

Fantastic food and service. The mussels were brilliant and our waitress was great with the kids whose meals were only £1 each. Highly recommended.

The best mussels I've ever had!

Delicious food, wonderful staff and beautiful decor and location.

Lovely meal but menu cut back for the winter months.

we had a lunch time meal for 2.the chef was good enough to cook us an evening meal from scratch for us for my wife's birthday.linguini shrimp pasta.and probably the best calamari I have ever eaten.would highly recommended this little gem. ,reasonably priced too.

We had a lovely anniversary meal. The food was of excellent qualitya though the service was a little a little slow ovrtall it was a great evening.

Stopped for lunch on spec without booking, the staff were friendly always with a smile and very accommodating. The food was fresh hot and excellent quality, Would recommend and definitely go back.

This place is amazing, staff wonderful ans attentive. Food excellent. Such a cosy and warm place on a rainy day. Dog friendly too. One of the best in cornwall

Delicious! Fresh seafood on tap. Had 1 mile Mussels from St Austell. Fresh and delicious. Amazing wine too - the £25 bottle of Portuguese white, which name escapes me, was especially worth the investment. Only marked down on service not because of the staff but because I wasn't sure was the sustainability credentials were. I'm like to hear more about their use of local producers, so really I'm just being picky.

Superb food with the bonus of large portions. Nice environment with friendly staff. The best spot to eat in Charlestown in my opinion.

Came to Charlestown today for a wedding , went into springtide for a meal , the service was spot on and the food was amazing .would 💯 recommend this place

Friendly staff. Good food. Reasonable range of beers ciders and wines. Cosy atmosphere. Booking advisable. Some free on-street parking nearby. Immediately adjacent to the actual Charlestown harbour.

Great mussels!!! It is recommended to eat fresh fish and seafood

Dined here on Saturday for my birthday lunch and wasn't expecting such a great place , great atmosphere, attentive staff and the kitchen knows how to cook fish , the cod from the special board was the best cod I've ever had , thankyou springtide a birthday memory was had .

I came to dine at Spring Tide in March (2023) and for various reasons was dissapointed. However the Manageress was most sympatico and asked me to venture another visit. Update; September 2023. I have to say that the lunch I shared with two of my sisters was fabulous. We dined al fresco on the terrace overlooking the harbour and the bay beyond. The sun shone.......the sea sparkled. Everything was lovely. A memorable experience. Thank you Katie.

Beautiful rustic restaurant and the food was phenomenal. The service was fab too, we had to wait a short time to get seated but it was no problem at all and had a comfortable place to sit and enjoyed the drinks. We had crab arancini and Calamari for staters and then two types of mussels with a side of seaweed onions rings. They were the biggest mussels we had ever had and so fresh, super delicious and was able to take home what we couldn't finish at the time.

Booked this after reading some excellent reviews. Arrived and after a few minutes we were shown to our table. We had a lovely waitress (young girl returning to Uni) The food and service were great. We had started, mains, desert and bottle of wine........ £123 thoroughly impressed with the price 👏 If you find yourselves in Charlestown, please pop on for food.

Great fish & seafood, lovely dining experience close to parking and coast

The mussels were in my top 2 ever and the service from Holly was fantastic! Friendly, chatty and helpful, knowledgeable about the food. Really perfect experience

It's always a pleasure and a treat to visit Springtide. My Husband and I travel down from London just for their Prawn Linguini

Brilliant food and amazing food with the freshers ever oyster I have ever tasted. Well worth a visit

Popped in for lunch at this wonderful restaurant. Lovely style, warm welcome, attentive staff and delicious food, we sat indoors as it was hot and sunny and all the outside tables with shade were taken, glad we did though as was perfect for us and our dog 👍definitely recommend and will be back 👍👍👍

The food was amazing along with the service and atmosphere

Such a nice place, definitely going back whenever I'm near Charlestown The food was great for my 2 friends and me and location was lovely and the service was very good! I Highly recommended when you are around there for a great dinner with Mediterranean village vibes!

Had Sunday lunch at Springtide on the recommendations of our friends who live in Cornwall. Springtide is seafood restaurant with a relatively small selection of seafood dishes. For starters my husband had the sticky pork belly skewers which he loved and rated a 9 out 10. High praise indeed! I had the prawns in butter from the specials board. The butter sauce was delicious and I asked for extra bread to mop it up and the staff were very accommodating. The prawns were a little over cooked but didn’t detract too much from the enjoyment of the dish. For mains my husband had the mackerel sandwich with a side of chips which he thoroughly enjoyed. The mackerel was very tasty and cooked perfectly. I had fish and chips for my main. The fish batter was a little greasy and tasteless. The chips were actually fries with skin on. The mushy peas were pureed and very watery. I was underwhelmed by the dish. If you are in Charlestown, Springtide is worth a visit. Great service and atmosphere.

Just slipped in before 3pm...window seat...starter of prawns and scallops...then burger, bream and sea wolf on the table...everything so delicious, divine...highly recommended

Stopped here for a bit of lunch and ALL the food was amazing. Cockles & Scraps Whitebait Calamari Prawn Sandwich Muscles X 2 Fresh oysters Everything was fresh and absolutely delicious and the service was amazing as well

Delight seaside restaurant Feel relaxed and welcomed. Amazing food, never seen my kids enjoy proper seafood quinine like they did here

We absolutely love this place. We found it by mistake and now travel 2 hours each way just for the fish finger sandwiches. It helps that Charlestown is stunning all year around for many different reasons. Keep up the good work, great food and lovely service.

Excellent meal and service! We asked for Irish coffees instead of dessert, which weren't on the menu. The waiting staff agreed but were nervous about doing them. There was no need as they were executed perfectly!

Was there for lunch today, loved it all, lobster and crab dish was just perfect, and also the koftas my partner had was lovely. Service excellent, and thanks to the chef and staff for a really nice experience.