St Enodoc hotel in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

The scallops (light bites) were delicious but the white gravel under the shells was rather unpleasant, the shells rocked around. The burgers were fine. £18 for a 250ml glass of sauvignon blanc. The decor was tired and, as a previous reviewer mentioned, the garden is full of weeds.

Such a charming hotel and the brasserie is a lovely room which looks out onto the Camel estuary. Had a super meal. Creamy Porthilly oysters from the waters below. Main course was sole in a superb sauce. Good and friendly service, all very enjoyable.

A wonderful family lunch at the St Enodoc Hotel, James and his team looked after us and we couldn't have had a better day sitting under an umbrella on the terrace for our lunch. The food was superb and they took our rumbustious grandchildren in their stride. We'll be back.

Dropped by for coffee and ended up choosing an impromptu sandwich lunch on the terrace with a partial view of the estuary. We had wine, mocktail and then coffee. The sandwiches were delicious, the mocktail ok but the grenache rose can only be described as superb. The two coffees to round off lunch were barely warm as we told the server - no fuss, they were removed from the bill. The gardens were screaming out for attention but it was obvious they had been carefully chosen and planted originally. Very friendly service, we would like to have stayed!

Went for Sunday lunch as this was a regular spot for us over the years but we have been away this year. Our first impression was the garden was very neglected beside the patio with bind weeds growing up the flowers. Iunch was ok but a bit disappointing for the price point and poor choice of background music. Probably won’t go back again this summer as it seems to have lost its way slightly, perhaps they have had to cut back due to lack of customers as Cornwall is very quiet this year.

We enjoyed an excellent Sunday lunch in the Brasserie on 16th June. The charming staff looked after us extremely well. Always cheerful and helpful without being intrusive. The food was delicious and well presented. All in all a most enjoyable visit in a beautiful location.

My wife and I really enjoyed our summer lunch at this lovely hotel/restaurant overlooking the Camel estuary and their beautiful Cornish gardens sitting outside on the terrace. We both had no hesitation in awarding the food and service here as 5/5. We have dined recently at Steins restaurants in Sandbanks at Poole and at the Mariners at Rock and were ready make some comparisons - and we unanimously agreed that St Enodoc restaurant was clearly with winner. The food was simply divine - from the heritage beetroot starter salad - the silky Porthilly oysters - to the fresh and sweet lobster - the the beautifully poached gurnard - obviously caught within the last few hours and brought to the hotel that morning -- we marvelled at the tastes and the standard of excellence in every dish. Nothing could have been more enjoyable.

We arrived early and not knowing where to go. The reception desk was unattended so we waited. We eventually wandered through and found another guest in a library area and took directions to the restaurant. The restaurant was almost empty, and with that and the lack of any background music every awkward echoic step was heard as we entered. The Maitre'D was friendly as was the lady behind the bar. We had to ask multiple times for our wine order as the Maitre'D seemed to forget. When we ordered, the food came very quickly and was okay, but nothing as special as we had been led to believe. We waited a long time for dishes to be cleared despite the other tables having left by this time. We were sat with a good view of the kitchen door, and suggest service might have run smoother had the Maitre'D not been so invested in canoodling with the chef. Not a good first impression.

We've been to this hotel on a few occasions and wanted to share this review as lunch at the brasserie in the St Enodoc hotel is always a pleasure for us on our regular visits to the area. A great menu with delicious light bites, beautiful wines and great views of the camel estuary...

Every one of our party loved their choices, both the set menu & a la carte were varied & contained options we’ve not seen before. We agreed St Enodoc Brasserie is by far the best place in the locale. Thank you for looking after us so well.

It’s so difficult to get a table in or around Padstow at the moment and to be honest we hadn’t considered this place as a serious option despite the good reviews. Having searched and searched we eventually decided to take the plunge as one of the only remaining options with a table on a Friday night. We had a fantastic meal, the staff were friendly, welcoming and efficient. The absolute best meal we had during our week in this area was at Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant, it just had that certain extra something raising it to a higher level, but our meal at this hotel came very very close indeed at about half the price. I can’t finish this relatively brief review without mentioning the Knickerbocker, which was absolutely sublime and the best dessert I have had anywhere in a long time (including the one at Rick Stein’s!) and I have to make a request of anyone who eats there having read this review: Please, please, please everyone order this and make it their most popular dish, to ensure it’s still on the menu when we next visit Cornwall - we will absolutely be back to eat here again and I will absolutely order this dessert if it’s still available!

Firstly the food was very good, even for the area. Unfortunately, this was let done by a rude manager who was boastful, arrogant, and wholly inaccurate about almost everything he told us about the menu, the wines, and the whiskies (My partner and I have worked in Spirits sales for years). I have never written a bad review before, and so I want to emphasise that everything beyond this, including the service from the other staff was really very good. As we left we also saw him shouting at the young waitresses and being very unprofessional. Great place let down by one individual unfortunately.

Lovely warm welcome Delicious Chicken parfait served with figs and a tasty brioche bun The patty burger was the best I’ve ever tasted. Lovely setting with a good ambience. Looking forward to a return visit.

Had lunch here before checking into the hotel for a 3 night stay. The location is wonderful with a fine view over the estuary and the food was well prepared. I had a very tasty, perfectly cooked plaice. Staff are all friendly and welcoming but service was very slow - the gap between ordering and the arrival of food was too long.

Service was slow and disorganised, staff seemed very under trained for what used to be a fancy hotel. Food was still very good, but let down majorly by the service. No wine available? No time for coffee! We're staying across the river in Padstow and very disappointed with the standard of hospitality!

One of the best meals we had in cornwall ! Service was second to none food and wine amazing! All i can say is you will not be disappointed!

Super food, excellent customer service. Set menu is very reasonable and has a great choice as does the main menu. My husband ate from the set menu and I fancied something from the main menu. Both excellent choices and we could not fault the food or service. Dogs are welcome in certain areas which is very much appreciated. If you are not a dog lover there are parts of the restaurant that are dog free.

Recommended by a friend and what a recommendation. As a family of 4 it’s unusual to find a three course meal where everyone’s choices are great - but our visit here broke that theory. Every course choice was superb, perfectly cooked and perfectly sized. The terrace ambience was relaxed but professional, and the whole staff were brilliant. I’m so pleased we booked this whilst on holiday in Cornwall. We will be back, and will likely stay a few nights. Well done everyone. Exceptional experience.

Very good - excellent service, great food, good atmosphere, lovely lounge to have coffee in afterwards. Barman made a mean G&T!

Perfect lunch, Perfect place for a birthday treat. Booking, reception, relax in the lounge first with spectacular views, all great. Then, when you thought it couldn't get any better, the food arrived. Beautifully presented, faultlessly cooked, great value. Thanks to the whole team.

Booked from TA and were not disappointed! On a dismal evening, the only disappointing was to find ourselves at a table looking out over the oyster farm in the estuary on such an evening. Must be an incredible view on a lovely evening. We started with the Porthilly oysters which were the best we have had in varying places all over the world! The food continued to be tasty and ably assisted by a very professional brigade of young ladies who were not only helpful but also fun Thanks for making a dismal evening, weather wise, into an extremely enjoyable one.

Food is okay. Nothing to rave about. Really not sure where the hype is coming from. Service was great with some genuinely enthusiastic young staff which was lovely to see. The view, Is worth a 10 star review!

Staying At the hotel Had dinner at the restaurant with clients tonight Very good service, exceptional wine - the Raza Malbec from Argentina was delicious Food was enjoyable, my baked scallops entree was nice. Could have done with perhaps one more on the plate? The hake and brown shrimp main was tasty too, the fries I thought were a little bit anaemic the baked beetroot was lovely Cheese board for dessert was pretty good - bit more cheese wouldn’t have gone amiss

I have been before with my family and I remember very welcoming efficient friendly service and food exceptionally good. So down again in Rock and thought another visit was a good idea. It was - service just as good and food exceptional. Plaice and cod...

We stopped off for lunch here on the way from southern Cornwall and were made so welcome by the friendly and efficient staff. Our waitress was delightful, the food was perfect and we were able to wait out the storm reading newspapers in the lounge...

Engaging staff, beautiful setting for pre-dinner drinks, lovely open eating indoor area - great choice of dishes and keen attention of staff to dietary needs - with an accommodating chef, thank you!

Excellent experience, highly recommend. We had the set menu, which was fantastic value and quality of the food was excellent. The restaurant decor and atmosphere added to the lovely occasion and the hotel setting with views over the estuary is a must see.

Our first visit to this highly regarded restaurant was a memorable occasion. We were welcomed warmly and served promptly throughout. Gaps between courses were just right and staff responded promptly to any request. The food was all perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. We can particularly...

I booked on the app and when the four of us arrived I was told I had not let them know a dog would be with is. Having checked the app this morning it does not ask you to tick a box for a dog...

A beautiful location with wonderful views. We sat outside for an early dinner with our 8 yr old daughter and were pleased with the good service. We chose from the set menu and enjoyed our meal. The Wreckfish cake starter was divine! Well worth a...

I had supper at the hotel two nights ago with some friends. I do not have one positive comment to make. Luke-warm and barely edible meal combined with the bad service from the waitress - she was argumentative, unpleasant and unhelpful. Paid a very overpriced...

Friendly staff, lovely venue and the most amazing Sunday roast dinner I’ve ever experienced. Delicious starters, beautifully presented and incredibly tasty. Mackerel was wonderful. Wish we had known about this place sooner, would highly recommend and love to go back to try more.

We visited with friends for Sunday lunch. The whole experience was fabulous. The food, location and service were excellent and far exceeded our expectations. The quality and presentation of the food was excellent plus reasonably priced for the area.

What a fantastic experience. Some of the best presented food we have ever experienced. The Sunday dinner was honestly one of the best we have had. Excellent food, service and surroundings.

St. Enodoc Hotel is perfectly located overlooking the Camel estuary and is well run by very friendly staff. We sampled the new cocktails menu and the staff were genuinely interested in what we thought if them, the chilli mojito was exactly that, not for the...

Fabulous Saturday bbq. Excellent quality food in a great setting. Thoroughly enjoyed, so booked return for later in the week

Very nice food and good servicei n a relaxed atmosphere with stunning views of Camel Estuary . We had a dog with us and she was treated well by the staff, they even brought her a water bowl . The Hotel itself is a wonderful...

Sweeping views from high above the Camel estuary. Lovely sheltered veranda - suitable for pudding and drinks post lunch even on a cool April day. Very high quality and accessibly priced set lunch (though costs can rack up if you venture onto the a la...

My wife & I Just had lunch with 2 old friends on Monday & we were all extremely impressed. The meal was divine, the setting and interior ideal with a lovely waitress called Matilde who could not have been nicer. They do a fantastic set...

We went for dinner on a Sunday night on a recommendation from our B&B (Trewornan Manor) as a number of other restaurants are no longer open on Sunday evenings at this time of year.. So glad we did have a first-class meal from a very...

We had a lovely meal outside. The mackerel was beautiful, and the starters were original and tasty. Staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. We had sweet inside as it started to rain. The lounge is full of beautiful oil paintings and very luxurious and relaxing...

Superb place to stay days and have dinners. Just book and experience the extra-ordinary hospitality. The view from the terras and restaurant is great and garden well maintained. Walk to the shores and take the Watertaxi for great seafood restaurant!

A thoroughly enjoyable lunch for our family of 8 adults, two babies and a dog with beautiful views of the estuary. The food was delicious and excellent quality - the Portilly oysters were a favourite. The staff were very friendly and efficient and went above...

We booked this restaurant as it was advertised as welcoming for dogs so we thought we could go with our miniature dachshund. After him barking a total of 5 times over the course of an hour, we were asked to control him and keep him...

We had the most amazing meal. We had the Cote de beef special with truffle jus and triple cooked chips. The beef melted in the mouth like butter. They also made a special desert for us which we pre-ordered because we’d had it the year...

We took the ferry across from Padstow and walked up the hill for a late lunch at St. Enodocs Brasserie. We hadn't visited for years (since the days of Nathan Outlaw) but remembered that the terrace has a superb view and the menu looked interesting....

Guy Owen is an amazing chef and he designs the meals at Karreck. The whole meal was excellent from the Cornish Snacks through to the desserts. Much better than many Michelin starred restaurants and good value at £90 a head for a 9 course tasting...

Arrived early and asked if we could have drinks in the lounge. Staff were really friendly and attentive, unfortunately, this didn't last. Once the restaurant started to fill up we found ourselves deserted. I went to get assistance, which wasn't forthcoming and my husband did...

A really great restaurant with fabulous views of the estuary. The staff were fabulous from start to finish and the food was amazing! We’d love to go back and we’d definitely recommend it to friends. The property is well looked after and is dog and...

The first time we’ve been ‘out out’ in a long time … and we were not disappointed! We thoroughly enjoyed my birthday meal at the St Enodoc Restaurant .. a warm welcome from the team, superb cocktails on the terrace followed by an excellent meal...

We went here for Sunday lunch, we were offered a set menu or roast, the set menu had some very tempting dishes but we went for the roast beef and were not disappointed. Lovely vegetable selection. We sat on the terrace with a beautiful view....

We had reserved a table and were seated outside which was lovely. Service was excellent as you would expect but even more so THE FOOD! My daughter and I are vegan but my husband is most definitely not, he was so impressed with his oysters...

When booking it is important to ensure that you state the Brasserie or the fine dining restaurant Karrek. However we found that the Brasserie was pretty well fine dining. The dining room has a bar and overlooks a terrace and the gardens. The ambiance is...

This was a little bit of a walk from the ferry (from Padstow) but it was fine and built our appetite. The food was good and the service, the only thing that let the place down was the canteen like tables.

We booked in for lunch with some friends. Our table was on the terrace with amazing views over the estuary. The menu is well thought out and has something that appealed to all of us. All of the food was fantastic and my dairy allergy...

We booked a table in the fine Dinning Restaurant, upon arrival we we told that we had booked the Brassiere. We confirmed our booking , by phone a week ago . The Manager didn’t want know and in fact ,in the end was rude.

A group of us planned and booked a reservation for a late lunch on bank holiday Monday just gone. Unfortunately my mother was taken ill and we had to cut our stay short and rush back home. We cancelled the booking via the confirmation email. At the time of cancellation there was no indication or suggestion that we would be charged £25 per head for the cancellation. If we were made aware we would have called directly prior to cancelling to explain the situation.I feel the charge of £25 per person, is harsh considering we cancelled and it wasn’t a no show. We even have a valid reason which we can provide evidence for cancelling.We were looking forward to the meal, but this has left a sour taste and £100 out of pocket.

We have just stayed for 3 nights at St.Enodoc and are in the brasserie each evening. The food was all delicious, menu varied each evening and we loved it. Good range of fish and meat dishes. Vegan curry was gorgeous! Staff all welcoming and friendly....

We ate here on 3 nights while staying in hotel. Set menu which was good, but very similar every night except for fish of the day

Had an amazing meal again at this lovely restaurant. Had the Terriyaki Mackerel which was SO tasty! Followed by catch of the day - Hake in a saffron and fennel bouillabaisse- also very tasty. We only visit Cornwall once a year but always make sure...

We were thoroughly underwhelmed by our dinner experience at the St Enodoc Brasserie, and left , having paid £100 for two, feeling more than a tad ripped off. It is a small but simple menu which is usually a good sign but if our choices...

Good food, service was good as well. Atmosphere at little prizzy if you know what I mean. Pretending to be something that it is not.

We had a wonderful lunch here, the beef I had was great quality and the veg was cooked with love and was so flavourful. Hubby had fish which he enjoyed immensely. We will be going back there as soon as we can.

Thank goodness the Mariner’s was full, otherwise we wouldn’t have stumbled upon this gem of a hotel and restaurant! A group of 4 of us were privileged to spend a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon here enjoying the gorgeous terrace and garden views along with stunning...

We have eaten in the brasserie twice this week. The staff are really doing a great job despite COVID and we has 2 great meals here.

The hotel on arrival is beautiful. The furnishings are lovely. The tea was lovely, but choice of teas was limited. There were no white teas. It was served up on a wooden board - the first part being savoury. The cheese scones were rock hard,...

Catch of the day was Haddock, with seaweed broth.- excellent..but the Teriyaki Mackerel was quite simply a 10 out of 10. This was right up there with the best in British Cuisine!

Weekend trip to Cornwall with my wife and lunch at our favourite restaurant in Rock. Perfect menu for all occasion, we both had the Chicken Burger for lunch. My wife argued it might be the best Chicken burger she had ever had! Staff were amazing...

We were excited to eat here but sadly disappointed. The service was scatty, wine arrived half way through our starter and the food was very average. Watery Gazpacho and over cooked burgers with undercooked fries, The brasserie was tsadly otally souless.

Really enjoyed the afternoon tea here. The staff were lovely and service was great, the afternoon tea itself was delicious. Knocked off a star as the afternoon tea was so huge we wasted a lot which is never a good feeling! Would recommend

Friends recommended the Hotel to us and we visited for a four night break. We were not disappointed. The hotel's interior decoration is clean, fresh and colourful throughout. Our room was spacious and very comfortable with everything we required. Staff were most friendly and accommodating. The corona virus was taking a grip on life in general at the time and staff appeared very mindful of cleanliness. Our only negative comment was that we found the dinner menu too fancy and light on portions. We would have liked to have seen one or two more traditional and plain items as a choice for starters and mains. That said I am sure we will return again.

We had a delicious meal from the new lunch menu at the restaurant on Monday. Excellent choice of local produce and exceptional quality. Will be back to try dinner soon.

A lovely meal, albeit a little light on portions. Fortunately I asked for bread to mop up my sauce which was duly provided

BeautIful restaurant with lovely food, definitely worth a visit one evening or for lunch in the daytime. Floor to ceiling windows make the restaurant very picturesque as it overlooks the beach. Definitely worth a visit. .

We have a family holiday home in Rock and spend two weeks there every June and at other times. We have never stayed at the Hotel, although we eat there regularkly - great service and food and helpful staff making suggestions. Really is worth visiting and very comfortable pleasant dining area too!

Stayed here for our 50th Birthday with friends , Fantastic service ,Excellent food and wonderful clean rooms with wonderful toiletries in them . Well done to all the team .

Very pleased with the service, excellent game room for our daughter, lovely soft toys, table tennis and snooker table. The food was brilliant, slightly disappointed with afternoon tea cakes but overall had a good lunch and enjoyable experience, We are going back !

As we had had a long journey with an early start, we decided to eat in our hotel on the first evening. The food was really delicious with polite and friendly service. Only slight downside was that the pace of service was quite slow but we were in no rush and happy to relax into our holiday.

Had a very enjoyable meal here last week. Set menu at £31 for 2 courses was great value. I had the scallops and the plaice, both very nice indeed. Service was very good and friendly. I would certainly recommend this restaurant. Lovely views over the estuary as well.

Staying At the hotelHad dinner at the restaurant with clients tonightVery good service, exceptional wine - the Raza Malbec from Argentina was deliciousFood was enjoyable, my baked scallops entree was nice. Could have done with perhaps one more on the plate?The hake and brown shrimp main was tasty too, the fries I thought were a little bit anaemic the baked beetroot was lovelyCheese board for dessert was pretty good - bit more cheese wouldn’t have gone amiss

Stopped off here for lunch yesterday. We had the grilled squid, a vegi share platter, a Greek salad & sweet potato chips.

Pleasant staff and nice menu but nothing spectacular fior the price - the local pubs serve better food !

We ate in the restaurant for both nights of our stay and found the food to be excellent and a very good price for 2 or 3 courses.

We stayed for 2 nights in a non-estuary room. Room was spacious and bed comfortable although the pillows were the worse ever, flat as a pancake and needless to say restless nights were had by both of us.

Delicious food, friendly service , a lovely evening meal served outside on the terrace. We also had breakfast on the terrace which was also delicious. An excellent experience on both occasions.

Travelling with a dog sometimes is a challenge but this place exceeded the challenge. What a lovely meal , staff couldn’t have been more accommodating The plaice was delicious and dessert ....... I leave you to judge by the photos

In the evenings set menu with around 5 choices for each course. 2 courses £31, 3 £39. We both had starters - 3 smallish tigers prawns or 3 scallops for £8. Both had an excellent rare steak, though chips/potatoes were another £3.50! Bottle of local beer £6.50 c/w £3.70 on draught at the golf club.

As per title. Staff were very friendly. Menu was tasty but very limited for vegetarians. Would visit again.

Visited St Enodoc with a large group of friends for dinner and we couldn’t have been looked after better.

Vraiment si vous logez à l’hôtel et n’avez pas envie de sortir le restaurant est correct sans plus. Salle tristounette, dommage car le site est magnifique.

This used to be a favourite restaurant, but the slide downhill from the days when Nathan Outlaw had his restaurant in the same building is almost complete. The only day they serve lunch (rather than an “all-day menu”) is Sunday and so we went on the Sunday of our week in Cornwall. The serving staff were very friendly and attentive and the view was as good as ever, but the food was not what we hoped. The menu was very brief, but even so they managed to serve the hot food fully cooled, especially the moules. I had asparagus soup which could have been made of anything because there was little or no taste and not a lot of seasoning either. It was very hot indeed, which made me think that it was straight out of the microwave. The children’s menu was a good try, but the grandchildren were not all that impressed. Few people were eating that day. Unfortunately this place is probably in a spiral of decline. People don’t go there any more so the management operate the restaurant on a shoestring. It needs a new chef and a relaunch. I hope the St Enedoc hotel decides its worth the bother.

Just had some lunch after golf , three of us all had something different but it was very nice , great golf course and clubhouse to match

We stayed at the hotel and ate 4 breakfasts and 2 dinners there. All was very good and the staff is great. Very attentive and wanting to please. One of the better options in Rock to eat.

Delicious locally sourced food, helpful and attentive staff, lovely dining room with beautiful views. Would recommend.

Went there for Sunday lunch with friends. The service was very slow, we waited over 15/20 minutes just to have our drinks order taken and they was even slower to arrive! The staff were friendly but not attentive. I am gluten free and when ordering they had no gluten free bread at all which was disappointing. The food, when it finally arrived, was delicious but during the meal it sounded like half the shelves of saucepans in the kitchen falling onto the floor, and the staff kept dropping stuff everywhere. It was one big disastrous clatter after another. We found it all quiet amusing but not sure I’d want to go back again sadly.

we had incredible food, fresh and locally sourced produce. absolutely delicious. Loved the seafood and breakfast was yummy.

Excellent crab sandwiches and cream tea in the sun on the terrace. Quiet, but clean and helpful staff. We were not staying, but would have been happy to.

This was a mixed experience. The food, it must be said, overall was very good. Admittedly we were only having Sunday lunch with a slightly restricted menu of three choices per course, but what arrived on the plate was very satisfying. Starters of charred asparagus with a soft poached egg and a truffle sauce, or local moules mariniere in a smooth wine and creamy sauce or smoked chicken with various leaves were all enjoyed.

Visited today at lunchtime after seeing their new policy of allowing dogs and the interesting menu. We were the only people in any restaurant eating which was not ideal. Although we appreciated having a separate room to eat with our dog it was a little stark. The menu was not quite as advertised outside which was a shame. The wine was an excellent Australian Shiraz at just the right temperature and the bread was top quality to go with it. The breaded oysters were easily the best item on the menu and we ordered two more. This was the second time in Rock we had ordered Porthilly mussels and it will be our last- the portion size was disappointing, as was the quality- too many empty shells, gritty and a mediocre sauce.

Hadn't been for over a year and in the interim, the hotel had changed hands so we looked forward to seeing how things were. We needn't have worried. The welcome was as warm as ever. We were relieved to find some staff still there giving a sense of continuity.