The Bay Bar and Restaurant in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Good position, noisy inside, very pricey. Sunday roast menu listed loin of pork but we were served what looked like very fatty pork belly, hidden under a pool of gravy. Loin is lean. The other diners were happy with their choices and the wine and the desserts were fine, but serving just half a dessert spoon of clotted cream on the toffee pudding is skimping on a cheap item.

Sunday roast was fab both my beef and hubby's roast pork. Staff were great especially Jackie who let us have a chair and blanket for our very needy mini Yorkshire terrier lol. Definitely recommend.

Cawsand is one of our favourite places and the view can be enjoyed from tables inside or outside. The food here is always good - not least the lobster linguine from the specials board when we visited. Staff are all friendly and helpful. Well done Ryan and all the team.

The best eatery in Cawsand/Kingsand. There were 4 fish choices (Black Sea Bream, Mackeral, Skate Wing and Megrin Sole), large portions and perfectly cooked. The staff were extremely friendly and the prices were lower than most of their competitors across the two villages, and you get a stunning view of the bay, highly recommended.

Really enjoyed several evening meals here. The food is very good and a good variety of menu. As well as the good food, friendly staff and atmosphere, the Cawsand Bay has one of the best views you could hope before overlooking the bay.

Dinner for two. Both had fish of the day which were perfectly cooked. Great service and good value with a fantastic view. 100% recommended.

So delighted this is a thriving business. Location fabulous, view’s perfect. Staff friendly and attentive. I had humus for starter, disappointed, it was tasteless, no hint of lemon or garlic. My husband had Calamari again tasteless. I had fish and chips, batter dark brown (I prefer golden) I feel overcooked and fish again tasteless. Chips and mushy peas good. Steak on menu £30, I feel overpriced. Such a shame about the food

The staff here make the place what it is, genuinely happy to see you! A big thank you to Ryan for his hours of service! The Bay sits on a lovely cost line and offers locally sourced food. They even have a delightful ice cream van on site. A must visit destination if you are visiting the area

Lovely setting by the bay. The staff are friendly and helpful, however food was disappointing. My partner had a feta and beetroot salad which was pleasant but not fantastic, and I had a vegan chicken burger that was very dry, and the bun was on the hard side too…chips weren’t better than chunky frozen type, based on this , we didn't feel it was ‘value’ for money really.

Lovely location for a holiday dinner, with beautiful views of the bay. The wait staff were all so friendly and attentive, they really made the evening for us. Food was really good too, we had scallops which were delish, then lemon sole and my partner had cornish sole (megrim). His was better but that's probably me picking wrong, the lemon sole itself was really nice! Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Perfect location for seaside lunch and watch.the boats go by So finally the sun came out and we were lucky enough to sit out on the terrace to enjoy a spot of lunch Fresh thick cut granary bread sandwich filled to bursting with side of crisps and salad. Service was very friendly even giving the dogs a treat .5* all round So good we came back another day

Found this by accident on a dreary afternoon in March! Lovey place, really nice staff and excellent food. Plenty of choice from just sandwiches to cooked food etc. we went in for a drink and ended up having lunch which was very good.

It was a quiet early lunchtime. The staff were super efficient and very friendly. Made a huge fuss of our old dog which he loved. Had a starter of whitebait to share. It was plenty for 2. Fresh and tasty. I followed that with skate wing and my partner lemon sole. Both excellent. (market fish of the day so perhaps not always available) very generous portions. Lots of other options available. We were too full for dessert so finished with a couple of espressos. For the excellent quality of the food it is great value, nice spot right on the bay side. Welcoming , with a good atmosphere. Most definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.

Fabulous roast dinner served by great staff. Busy place right by the sea. Lovely atmosphere, good prices and dog friendly

Popped here in hope of a couple drinks last night (a Friday at only 9pm!) And as we were only half way through our first round we got asked by the bar staff if we were planning to order more drinks because they wanted to 'cash up and go home'. This instantly put us off and made us feel unwelcome. We would of been quite happy to spend a fair amount of money (considering the first round was £25!) but this made us want to leave straight away. Will not be returning!

We booked as a group of six (4 adults and 2 children). The food was good and well presented - The service and hospitality was equally good. An enjoyable way to end the day.

First thing to say is how friendly the staff are. We popped in for lunch, hadn’t booked and they were busy. However we were found a table, nothing was too much trouble. We shared scallops for a starter which was really nice, followed by muscles. The food was absolutely delicious. We are currently down here on holiday but if we get the chance will be back.

Great restaurant / bar overlooking Cawsand beach with plenty of seating inside and out. Apart from not doing breakfast, everything was first rate. The coffees were lovely, the Sunday lunch Hugh and the mid week dinner selection yummy. The staff were fun, welcoming and attentive throughout our visits. The prices were also reasonable, dog friendly and plenty of paid parking nearby. What’s not too love.

We ate here twice during our stay. All the meals were great. The fresh fish was wonderful. Service was quick and done with a smile. We always book our first and last nights of the holiday here and look forward to coming back next year.

This was really really good…. Sunday roast was fabulous as was the fish chowder…. Really was freshly cooked which so often isn’t the case… service was spot on … informal but professional… dogs could not be made more welcome… great experience thanks

Went with the family last Sunday for a roast and the food was incredible, Stafford was amazing and welcoming and dogs are also welcome too.

Perfect spot to dry off with a coffee and cake whilst walking the coast path on a damp day. Choice of teas and tasty carrot cake

Food does not live up to decor Tempera prawns 4 pieces on minute mushy salad very greasy Crab sandwiches very little crab mainly brown watery meat tasting bitter bread so thick and dry crisps soggy would not recommend I did complain but it was laughed off by the waiter

Staying local in the area so thought we would have some lunch, walked in wasn’t sure if we just found a table so went to the lady behind the bar was very friendly and showed us to a table, took our drinks order and said someone will take our food order shortly, that didn’t happen the 2 young waitresses weren’t great at customer service, one just seemed to want to stay standing by the kitchen section to chat with the guys in there, when she wasn’t doing that she was clearing tables slowly, I kept trying to catch her eye and even when she did seem to look over she didn’t smile, come over etc, in the end I went up to the bar to order with the older lady, after a while the older lady who seemed to be doing it all asked her to lay our table with cutlery that seemed like a chore to her. I don’t understand people if the don’t want to be friendly and polite why work in a front facing customer role. The food was nice nothing special but not bad but if we stay in the area will probably try somewhere else.

Top class Sunda lunch. Great atmosphere, good service and good food. Will be going back again. Would recommend to pre book Sunday Lunch.

The food was really nice and thankfully we were able to order before they shut the kitchen (although the timings on their menu are incorrect). When it got to the bill however we were charged for a drink we didn't have and it took over ten minutes to get a cup of tea (which was missing both the teaspoon and the biscuit) by which point my relative had already finished his drink (it wasn't busy either). When we tried to get the incorrect drink refunded no one claimed to know how to do it and then when my relative went in they said it had already been completed (I just let the matter drop as it was just going to be a hassle). Seemed to be a lack of communication in the FOH and they were somewhat irriatable if asked anything, same as the food and view was nice. Will probably try somewhere else next time.

Situated at the top of the beach of a pretty little bay in Cawsand (I admit that I am biased because my grandfather was born in the village), this is a great venue for a simple cup of tea or an a la carte meal....

Excellent food. We had mussels as a starter and lobster for main. Amazing to be honest. Very busy and staff always friendly and have a smile. Will be going back that's for sure. Not many fish restaurants in the area. This place spot on. Was...

Super find after the ferry trip over from Plymouth. Great menu , friendly staff , good price , lovely setting over looking the beach

Surprised at the volume of positive reviews; context (location, view, high spirits, friendly service) probably count for a lot. But having a captive audience is likely half the problem. The food is distinctly average. Sandwiches are plain / uninventive, the white bread was on the...

Amazing food and amazing service. We visited after a great review from a family member and we were not disappointed, the ingredients were fresh and delicious especially the fish of the day. Food came quick and hot and the girls who served us were super...

Ordered drinks and drinks one of them was a Diet Coke yet I received a cheap sugar full alternative that tasted horrible Went to order food and man at bar was rude and he didn’t answer my dietary question politely and wasn’t helpful didn’t have...

Great restaurant with fabulous views. Had mussels and locally caught fish. Good value. Excellent service from Jackie & Ryan

Great spot, out for rare lunch with hubby. Great table, looking out to sea, saw ferry bringing passengers from Plymouth. Had booked earlier that morning via email but they hadn’t had chance to read yet, found us a table , no problem. Delicious lunch but...

We have visited in the day for drinks but we booked dinner here tonight. We chose the Cornish white wine which was excellent and the asparagus and pasta dish which we both really enjoyed, after a generous bowl of olives to start. Desserts were delicious....

Visited twice during our stay in Cawsand. On both occasions the service was very good; with friendly helpful, attentive staff and prompt service. Good choice of dishes available, especially on the Specials board. (On both nights there were two different market fish dishes and the...

Thanks very much for a lovely evening meal today with family everyone was super helpful and the food was delicious service friendly and helpful even catering for the dog

Fabulous location, great food but above all excellent service! That’s not easy to find these day!! Well done to the waitress. We would definitely recommend.

Food and location perfect, food and service 5 star great menu and was lovely to watch the world go by on the water. The ferry to Plymouth lands on the beach. Lovely village well worth the visit

Handy restaurant with bar overlooking the beach. Family / dog friendly with plenty of seating inside and out. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Food portions reasonably sized, quality high and prices reasonable.

The food was disgusting and swimming in oil. The hummus was awful. The mail said had parmesan cheese on but not there. The pasta was under cooked and swimming in oil. It was replaced by squid in batter but too rubbery to eat. It seems...

11.35 a.m. 31st May. The staff need an update on customer relations! Neither member of staff we asked or spoke to were civil, in fact one young lady was just rude. So we didn't stop.

Great spot, great grub! Lovely venue, clean, good service, will definitely be back. Good access so will take a wheelchair user. Looks right over the beach and bay!

The best place to eat in Cawsand. I look forward to eating here every year we come. The food is outstanding, the portion sizes plenty and value for money excellent. Staff are always so friendly and service is excellent despite being busy. Stunning location and...

What a great location, great views across the bay. Food was lovely, Ryan was a great host. Had a homely atmosphere, our dog Ted was welcomed with a couple of treats. Definitely make a booking as it gets very busy

An amazing place, our dog was made very welcome, the food was amazing quality as was the service by Ryan, a genuinely lovely chap and a credit to the establishment.

What an absolutely stunning setting that this pub is situated. (Esp when the sun is shining!) indoor and outdoor seating available. Varied selection of food choices, would highly recommend the burger. Portion sizes very big. Kids menu £8 for main meal, drink & ice cream....

Wow absolutely amazing Sunday lunch Excellent service fantastic food a perfect Sunday lunch. Great for all ages looking over the bay

Very nice food, with a lovely view of the sea and friendly staff. Not a vast selection on the menu, but the food was excellent and they have a good choice of specials each evening. They were very accommodating in changing dishes so that they...

Outstanding Sunday lunch … possibly the best I’ve ever had! I’m not usually a fan of roast dinners but this was absolutely delicious. Fantastic value .

We had lunch here and were very impressed. Its a great location with lovely views and the staff were warm and friendly making us and our dogs feel very welcome. The food was excellent too. Definitely recommend.

We had a lovely meal on Saturday, good fresh food, excellent service, great location. Very friendly. Modern and buzzing

Monday lunchtime visit on a cold, bright February day, we hadn’t booked but arrived at 11.30 for hot chocolate and a pot of tea. Lunch service starts at midday. Good job we arrived when we did, a good number of the tables already reserved and...

Having walked and pottered through the 2 villages , we needed refreshments and stopped here as the view was fantastic and the weather warm enough to sit outside and enjoy it . I had to try the ham,egg and chips in a ciabatta, my wife...

Stopped at Cawsand for a journey break after a few days away and came across this place on the seafront. Started with coffee sitting outside & then went in for Sunday lunch at noon. Fantastic roast , our group had beef and the veggie option,...

Exceptionally friendly, warm welcome from staff and absolutely amazing food. We took our two small, white dogs who got spoilt rotten by staff with offers of soft blankets to lie on and cuddles on demand. The burger was top notch and the scallops were delicious....

Arrived Sunday on a whim, not sure if they would have space, but no problem. Given a lovely table with a great view. The most friendly waitress, looked really happy in her job. I felt very well looked after, eating solo but was made to...

Beautiful view, disappointed they were sold out of soup and it was only midday when we arrived. Staff lovely, surprised they served frozen chunky chips and at £5.50 a bowl didn’t think they were value for money. Would probably only come for coffee next time...

We thought it looked a bit too modern for our taste so, although we were staying in the bay apartments, we didn’t go in until the end of the week. BUT we loved it! The atmosphere was perfect and the lady that served us was...

We visited The Bay last year, enjoyed it, so visited again while in the area this year. If anything, it was even better. The food was great - I opted for the fish and chips. However, the service was brilliant. We'd booked a table with...

I can’t recommend The Bay enough. The food is amazing, the staff are lovely, and the ambiance is fab. This place is definitely worth a visit!

We have visited this restaurant previously however this was by far the best experience. The service and food was outstanding. I would strongly recommend a visit. Although it’s a little out of the way it is fully worth the effort.

We used this venue due to its amazing location. The staff were very entertaining and helpful with all of our needs..We would throughly recommend a visit 😀👍🏻

Absolutely fantastic food (especially the mussels) - great staff and location. The Malbec was fantastic too, generally a really nice atmosphere!

Great lunch - fantastic menu selection although shame that crab sandwiches were already gone by 12.30! Really friendly staff. Fantastic location.

What a find. We visited Cawsand and came across The Bay and had lunch. The location is lovely, staff are very friendly and attentive. Dogs are welcome and staff enjoy fussing round them. We enjoyed our lunch experience that we decided to go back for...

OK, seems we were just 5 mins after they'd stopped serving lunch, but told we could get coffee and cake. Turned out coffee was weak and cake was one choice only - bakewell slice - definitely not to my liking!! I wouldn't recommend this place.

This is a new venue since our last visit to Cawsand several years ago. It is a great, modern and vibrant place with a superb menu served by pleasant and enthusiastic waitresses. Dog are made very welcome and the staff clearly love them. We both...

Popped in after an afternoon on the beech and despite the sunshine and being in school holidays managed to get a table outside. The restaurant has great views across the beach from the outside tables, great place to sit and relax. All food was great...

I was expecting the food the be lovely after reading reviews and hearing from friends but it was disappointing. The mussels didn’t taste fresh and the sauce they were in was cold and tasteless. The rest of the food was just ok but nothing to...

Overall pretty good food, except that the chicken says it comes with lyonnaise potatoes and they were just new potatoes which is a bit naughty…, but what I really didn’t like was the fact we asked for more time to decide on out mains and...

The most perfect setting right on the beach. Service was excellent, bright cheerful and attentive . ( Ryan was very professional and friendly) I had the Cornish Chragrim, delightful local sole with brown butter sauce capers and shrimps. My husband had the half grilled lobster…so...

Beautiful setting right by the beach with lovely views. Modern, bright and comfortable with a fabulous menu - wide choice of fish. The food was of the highest quality and the service was excellent. very friendly. Would highly recommend.

We came for a meal and arrived in good time but the kitchen rudely swore and had a go at one member of staff working, can imagine he done his job perfectly due to service from all the staff tonight. DO NOT bring your kids...

This was a great location and fab food, but sadly let down by the service. Let me also say I don't blame the youngsters who were serving, just the absence of anyone more senior front of house, to guide and train them. On the plus...

Went for family meal of 11 people had fantastic service and lovely meal would highly recommend wishing we had gone earlier in the week too

Had originally booked a table for 1pm but were seated an hour earlier - too cold to linger outside ! Light and bright interior with well spaced out tables. Very attentive waitress quickly sorted us out. Good menu with additional specials board Shared 3 starters...

Always like to visit here when in Devon. Perfect beachside location for a beautiful fish lunch. Fabulous fresh produce, simply but perfectly cooked.

Visited on one of a few days off. We could see they were quite busy and we're told there would be a 20 min delay which was fine and could of spent all day looking at the ever changing view. Food was ordered and arrived...

Visited while staying in Cawsand. Overlooks the beach and you can sit in or our depending on weather. Had fish of the day. Excellent food and service

Excellent food, great service, good range of top quality ingredients. Good range of drinks & a lovely restaurant overlooking the sea in Cawsand. My only complaint was that we all smelt of cooking when we left! It wasn’t enough to put us off though &...

Excellant service and food. Childrens menu and potion size was good. Would recommend and plan to revisit. High chairs available.

We loved visiting this restaurant perfectly situated on the beach at Cawsand. The food was fresh and tasty. Everyone was friendly

Such a great place to relax and chill with a cold cider, lovely weather and lovely staff, me and my boyfriend loves it down at Cawsand this is the best place to go for a sea view and a delicious meal. You should go here!

The reason that I have given this restaurant a 3* rating was because the food was sensational. With out this, I would have rated the business Zero. On arrival I was asked to find a table and told that a waiter would be over to...

Delicious food, great service and fabulous view…My friend & I ( and dog Mabel) had an absolutely lovely lunch here today, will definitely return ♥️

Went here twice while staying in Cawsand. Very friendly and helpful. Great food. Had fish of day both times. Excellent.

Really nice lunch - lovely crab sandwich and good steak burgers, service was prompt and efficient Staff friendly

Staff were very welcoming and competent. Food quality was ok but really let down by very stingy helping sizes. One of our group ordered the rib-eye steak, cooked rare. The steak served was the thinnest steak I have ever seen in a restaurant - more...

We called in for lunch today, 11/2/22. The two young waitresses were great, on the ball & attentive. My wife had the BLT sandwich with a side of chips which she really enjoyed, there was a decent plateful. I had the Steak & mushroom pie...

Had the most incredible waitress called Erin who was lovely and served the most wonderful leaves would recommend to a friend.

Our first visit to this restaurant. Very dog friendly , they have dog towels and treats. The service was very friendly. The food was excellent - my Squash Risotto was the best I have had - The mussels was very good and the portion of...

Visited as a family and had a fantastic meal and experience. The service great the whole team were warm, friendly and attentive. It was very busy but they still made sure we were well looked after. The good was great and we all enjoyed our...

The fish of the day, Hake, was nicely cooked, with imaginative accompaniments, and the Steak Pie really exceeded expectations. Staff warm and attentive. Sea view. Ideal.

Popped in for a quick drink and snack but the menu looked so tempting we had to try several things. Spicy cauliflower soup, seafood chowder, scallops, fish finger sandwich and halloumi fries were all superb. Definitely going back again

Incredibly rude staff - particularly the man with the pony tail - zero manners. Totally and deliberately ignored whilst waiting for service - no acknowledgement. It would not have cost anything to say, “We’ll be right with you” but he couldn’t even manage that.

Popped in without a reservation and despite being fully booked they were able to seat us outside. Super friendly staff with fast service. Absolutely wonderful food cooked perfectly with a gorgeous view and really reasonable prices! Would definitely recommend!

Excellent food and atmosphere. Staff were very helpful, making sure we were happy with our meals. Because of the current times the menu was limited, less than is normally available, however the food we ordered was delicious.

Didn’t eat here but had drinks here over 2 nights staff were very friendly lovely place lovely views from the bar lounge very clean

Beautiful setting, lovely staff who were friendly and helpful even though they were very busy. Superb food. Tasty and delicious.