The BOATHOUSE Restaurant in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Truly excellent meal, great service from attentive staff, fabulous decor and clean facilities, very highly recommended.

My husband and I enjoyed a lovely breakfast at this great cafe. The eggs benedict was outstanding. The cafe is beautifully decorated and has a homely feel. The staff were friendly and efficient. Dog friendly. Highly recommended.

Great service, great food in the Boat house . I had the BBQ Beef ciabatta with montary jack cheese and pickles and a side of chips. All washed down with a Port pilsner. If in Porthscatho it’s a must visit. Real value for money.

Fabulous find. We have a coeliac daughter who was delighted to find knowledgeable staff who were able to talk about what is and isn't gluten free. Separate chip fryer meant gluten free chips went down very well. For all of us the staff were helpful and friendly, the restaurant has a nice relaxed vibe but not noisy. We had a lovely meal and would highly recommend!

Returned after 2yrs and was not disappointed. Great food and drinks. Friendly, quick service and dog friendly. Ideal after a walk from the beach.

Staff friendly Food tasty No longer do the mackerel burger, which is upsetting

We had two visits, one for lunch, the food was good and we had excellent service, breakfast was equally good, I would highly recommend

We had eaten at the boathouse a few years ago and our visits this weekend has confirmed you're unlikely to get a poor meal or service here. My wife and I had the seafood curry which was fantastic. The service was top notch and the prices are very reasonable. It was so good we went back the following morning for breakfast which was also top notch. I recommend it very highly.

Such a friendly place, great food , amazing chef, staff and owner on hand. Totally would recommend 👌

Sat in the pagoda outside and was nicely sheltered even though the weather wasn't great. Me and the Mrs had the scallops from the specials board, and it may be the best £12 I've ever spent they were absolutely beautiful. The youngest son had a childrens scampi and chips, and he absolutely wolfed the lot and a perfect portion for a very hungry 6 year old. Everything home made and the chips were first class. The eldest son had an adult fish and chips, and he polished it all off. The fish was as fresh as a daisy, and the batter was crispy as you like. Service was swift and friendly. I would not hesitate to recommend this place. 👌5⭐️

We loved this little cafe, visited for dinner whilst camping nearby. Good menu choice, accepts dogs and good cocktails. Slightly pricey, but accepting as it's a beautiful location

Visited several times in the last couple of years. Lovely place. Good quality fresh cooked food. Delicious lunch and evening menus. New chef 2024? Doing a FINE job! Alison and her team are friendly, and welcoming. Muddy boots, dogs, not a problem. Definitely worth a visit if you're nearby!

Some the best fish and chips I've ever had goof service and quality coffee very friendly place

Great place and ideally located in the centre of the village. The food is freshly prepared and really tasty, I had a prawn sandwich with chips and my partner had a halloumi wrap with chips that came out lovely and hot”. Marvellous service here and well worth a visit when in Porthscatho. They also do marvellous ice creams too. Drinks wise we tried a pilsner lager from St Ives. Definitely worth visiting and highly recommended.

Lovely dog-friendly cafe/restaurant in the centre of Portscatho. Friendly staff, relaxing vibe, cool boathouse decor. We visited twice for coffee and breakfast with our dog and enjoyed the food, coffee and friendly service. .

Excellent breakfast, friendly staff, competitive prices.

Hearty café with very friendly service, we felt very comfortable here. We really enjoyed the freshly prepared shrimp/avocado salad and the juicy burger.

Another delicious meal at the Boathouse last week; new menu & chef combination bringing exciting flavours to tempt you! We had Prawn Katsu curry which was divine; one of the best curries I’ve ever had. Excellent service by friendly staff as always; highly recommended

We popped in on the off chance and it was such a good find. There was a good choice of food and when it turned up it was delicious, the fish curry especially. They're good portions. It's so nice to go somewhere with excellent customer service and you certainly got it here. We would highly recommend a visit.

oh my goodness..fantastic find on the coastal path.beautiful place to sit and relax over great coffee and food. had a cream scone and so nice to have the jam and clotted cream come in pots and not the impersonal plastic container with jam in a small jar...not just more tasty but less waste to! staff are great and dogs very very welcome.....mine was very happy with her treat... thank you!

Lunch was so delicious that we went back for take away fish and chips the following evening! Both meals excellent and good value. Friendly and welcoming and lovely spot in the centre of Portscatho. Highly recommended.

All staff were most unwelcoming and unfriendly. Food was ok but on a wet windy Cornish day you would think a bowl of hot tasty soup might be on the specials list if not on the Summer menu. The pate could have done with some sort of garnish even a few salad leaves .

Cake & ice cream lovely, service slow & staff very quick to tidy up to the point of inconveniencing you/expecting you to move out the way when you're not quite finished. Price reasonable for location. Tables & chairs weren't very clean. Wouldn't rush back.

If you want value for money, good portions of real local tasty food, served by really friendly staff. Then visit the ‘Boathouse’ I had the Beer battered fish ‘n’ chips, came with a choice of mushy peas, or garden peas. I washed it down with a good Cornish Atlantic Pale Ale. After that we had to take a walk as we were totally full. My daughter couldn’t actuate all her fish, and we were offered a doggy bag. The owner came to check all was good, and had a lovely chat. We will love to return in the not too distant future.

Sat in a beautiful courtyard and had the mackerel pate with gluten free toast and my husband had cheddar cheese and caramelised onion sandwiches with chips. Lovely food and service

Visited this cafe for breakfast one morning when in the local area. The food was very nice and reasonably priced too. The staff were very friendly and the cafe itself had a great atmosphere. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Great place for a coffee or a meal in Portscatho. Staff were lovely.

Trewince held their christmas party in this place. Great food, nice place, and made very welcome.

the restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. The food is delicious and at reasonable prices.

Great food, great prices, lovely staff

I feel like we discovered a gem. Whilst walking along the coastal path towards the hidden hit site we stopped at this lovely cafe. Because it was November it was relatively quiet, I bet it is rammed in the Summer. Seems to be run by lovely people producing great food in simple and smart surroundings. On our first visit we had cakes and drinks and loved it so much we went back again for lunch. Our group of six loved the rocky road, the Christmas scones and the simple lunches. Service was timely and friendly. Give it a go. Thank you.

The ladies here do a great job - very friendly and attentive. We both ordered the chilli which was spot on after a long walk. I would return and also recommend this place. Its is also very dog friendly.

Absolutely superb cafe with delicious home cooked food and excellent service. Very dog friendly. Great welcoming atmosphere. Will definitely return.

We visited the boathouse with our dog for lunch. The staff were very friendly and lovely with Reggie the dog bringing him biscuits. We both had the special ‘chilli’ for lunch which was very nice. Loved the warm vibe of the place and we would definitely return.

Excellent brunch. Good available until 11.45am. Friendly and quick service. Reasonably priced. Nice ambience. Would highly recommend.

We were looking for lunch on a miserable Monday and found the Boathouse What a great find, excellent honest food at a sensible price Run by mother and daughter who are both charming and enthusiastic at what they do All the cakes are produced on site Highly recommend Thank you ladies

A, lovely place to eat and relax in Portscatho. A really friendly and hospitable team who serve great breakfasts. Dog friendly and welcomed our cat who was on holiday with us. Highly recommended.

Lovely friendly staff and atmosphere

Food was very nice, bit difficult ordering what we actually wanted....

Visited for breakfast during our annual visit to Portscatho. Friendly staff, warm welcome and nice atmosphere. Food was excellent. Veggie breakfast and Eggs Benedict both great. Always enjoyed it here. We booked for dinner the following day!

We had intended to go to the Plume of Feathers over the road, but it didn’t inspire with its “food in a box takeaway” vibe. So we popped into the Boathouse instead. Lovely people, interesting wine and beer list, and the food was excellent. Two of us had their fresh crab sandwiches (which came with a good salad and a little cup of fresh tomato soup) and our third had the fish stew, which was generous and delicious. Highly recommended

Very nice light lunch was had by all. Excellent service.

Popped into the boathouse with my wife for an afternoon cuppa. Great Cornish brew accompanied by some delicious carrot cake. Service was excellent and the ambiance was first class.

I would highly recommend this restaurant. It is the most reasonably priced in the area and I feel that although the menu is simple it does everything well. We had two meals here during our week stay and both were great, a good selection of local beers, fantastic food and delicious desserts. The staff were particularly friendly to our little girl and there is a nice family atmosphere. The goats cheese salad was delicious as were the burgers, overall a little gem!

Great little place, good food and very reasonable prices. Fish and chips had a lovely batter on them. Good to see the basics done really well.

Really great food and friendly service. Everyone seemed to be happy working there.

Loved it here! Food fresh and fabulous! Staff friendly! Can’t recommend this place highly enough! 🌟

I have been here countless times since it has opened and have enjoyed every single time. The food and drink is excellent, there is almost always seats available (with outside seating) and the atmosphere is incredible. I do wish that they would bring back some of the old menu items such as the Egg and Bacon Waffles, and the Egg Muffin, but there are so many other amazing options that it doesn't really bother me.

Superb food. Most is homecooked and local, fresh ingredients. The welcome is amazing. Called in last minute.. was found a place outside and then soon after found a place inside! Thoughtful and kind staff. All happy and smiling. Felt very happy ourselves too! Great drinks... all in clean glasses/cups. Pleasant surroundings. Even finished the evening with a chat about old times in Skegness! Had this in common with the server/manager! So good reminiscing! Highly recommend here. The fish stew is spot on! Slightly spicy, warming and fresh! A quality chef special in my opinion. Thanks for letting us sneak in on a busy Saturday. 🙂

Lovely little cafe with outdoor area. Lovely sausage baps and good service

The BEST fish and chips! The staff are lovely..friendly, helpful and efficient. Dogs get treats too.

The only thing I got served was cold shoulder. I stood in front of the sign saying ' wait to be seated' the place was empty apart from a table of 4 leaving. A member of staff thought it was more important to clear the table than invite customers in. So I thought I would give it a miss. Very disappointing service.

Very tasty food and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The menu has a lot of options for vegetarians which was brilliant. The portion sizes were very generous and fulfilling. Highly recommended!

Just to reiterate what most people are saying about this little gem of a place.Great food great drinks they do cocktails. Fantastic welcome and making the most out of what area they have got. Well done to all and thank you.

Great food well prepared. Very friendly staff.

Small lunch mid-long walk, but what a delightful stop. Excellent food including homemade large nachos, in a wonderful setting.

Absolutely delightful place to eat. Great service, fabulous food, very pleasant environment.

Popped in for lunch after a walk along the coastal path. Window seat overlooking the village square on a very sunny day. Food arrived and wow ! Ham sandwich with salad and chips, the good lady had a buddha bowl. Absolutely fantastic ! All freshly made, quality ingredients. Staff were lovely and up for a laugh ! Highly, highly recommended 🥰👍🏼

Excellent little gem of an establishment. Great service. Generous portions at reasonable prices. The fish stew was delightful and the house salad with goats cheese and walnuts was well crafted with a good variety of tasty fresh items.

Great little place. Wonderful food and great service. Coffees are great as is the Buddha Bowl. I've been back several times.

Good coffee and cake. Big toasted tea cakes. Friendly service and a nice outdoor space to sit in.

Such a nice cafe with lovely food and great atmosphere and staff!

Wonderful place with delicious food.

Back home in Cornwall for a few days, and fair to say the team were amazing, great service, great food and some caramel crunch ice cream....what more could you want

Een favoriet. Erg aardige bediening en de lekkerste scones die we tot nu toe gezien gegeten.

Very nice place, they go the extra mile for customers.

Great food and friendly service.

food was amazing i went 2 years ago and remember it to be the best meal i’ve eaten at a restaurant

We called in today after a walk along the coastal path, despite being rather muddy with three soggy dogs, we got a lovely warm welcome from the staff, fresh water for the dogs( and a treat each) and some beautiful tasty food and drinks all served with a smile, a lovely place would highly recommend, we will definitely be back

At first we were sat in the corner but we decided to move because of the noise of the kitchen. We asked if we could put the two tables together by the window and sit there but apparently two more customers can sit there so we had to sit on a bigger table away from the window. I would recommend not telling multiple existing paying customers that they are not as important as two potential single customers. The serving girl, bless her, forgot our order first off and had to come back and ask us again. It was brought to our table by what I think was the owner and it was a very cold experience. No greetings and no other niceties. Our coffee was reasonable and the serving girl pointing us towards the easy exit that was on the flat. I think I'll choose to go somewhere else next time

Friendly and helpful staff and the cakes were delicious...

Good atmosphere and helpful staff. We had a full house beef burger, and fish and chips. We both enjoyed the food and would go back. Didn't get to dessert, but they sounded great. They are dog friendly too - there was enough space for our big lab.

Fabulous great scampi must have been swimming earlier today. Lovely welcome and service

Great coffee, generous breakfasts and a warm welcome!

Lovely restaurant, very friendly, welcoming and wheelchair friendly :)

Lovely food in a relaxed atmosphere.

Really good café and excellent service!

Absolutely outstanding food and service. Can't recommend highly enough. If I could give infinite stars I would.

Very kindly accommodated us on a busy beautiful evening, fabulous food with super selection , family and dog friendly . Everybody working there were very friendly an happy .

A lovely lovely place!! Amazing atmosphere and the staff are really nice. The food is great, not the biggest menu but lovely food. The owner is really friendly and happy to cater for requests. Would highly recommend :)

Really nice set up for indoor or outdoor. Good service. Called in for drinks.

My family and I went to the Boathouse on three different occasions. Twice for breakfast and once for dinner (takeaway). Very friendly service, great food and you can choose to eat inside or outside, depending on how busy it is. The breakfasts were generous portions and the takeaway was excellent. Highly recommended.

Lovely efficient staff and excellent food. What more could you ask. Catering at its very best

Excellent restaurant with great service and varied menu . Also good value unlike their close by neighbour ! Well done to these guys dog friendly too

It's a very good cafe it's a great location the people are friendly food and drinks are great!

Fabulous place. Great food and lovely staff. Highly recommended.

Salads are exquisitely prepared, generous and well balanced. The bread with spiced dip and olive oil was an additional layer and complements the dish well. Great service and a charming interior. We drove 15 miles out of our way for this return visit and it was worth it.

Friendly staff, nice location and delicious scones with cream and jam. Loved it!

Lovely, bright, airy and comfortable venue in the beautiful village of Portscatho. Very friendly, efficient staff along with reasonably priced, tasty food, made dining a very pleasant experience. Had dinner one evening then back for brunch the next day! Cocktails very reasonable and delicious too. Would definitely recommend a visit!

Fabulous coffee experience here on a lovely sunny Cornish day. Beautiful setting in idyllic Portscatho. Staff very friendly. Thank you!

Fantastic place to eat, food is great & the staff are very polite & friendly welcoming.

Vegan Breakfast was excellent, washed down with a cup of Cornish tea!

Lovely place to have breakfast, lunch and dinner. A menu which covered all tastes and even those calorie counting. Very helpful and accommodating staff.

Visited today for breakfast. Really busy but staff were helpful and very pleasant and there was a nice atmosphere . Food was great, everyone enjoyed it and our dogs weren’t left out either with treats for them. A lovely place to start the day.

Great service and really friendly staff. Varied menu. Had a good breakfast with lots of choice. Enjoyable evening meal. Fabulous cocktail menu too. Highly recommend

Absolutely loved a visit here, staff were friendly & helpful, & the food was amazing, gluten free + vegan options make all the difference! Gorgeous little spot & I recommend you visit for a bite to eat or a drink as you explore the lovely village of Portscatho.

Attentive and efficient staff, clean and a beautiful place to be.

I loved it in here the restaurant looked really nice as soon as i stepped in the food there was luxurious and so was the drinks . The staff were very friendly i miss it so much

Very relaxing and pleasant. Thoroughly enjoyed our meals here. Will return when open again.

Early tea for the children, curry and a beer for us needy parents. Fantastic service and a great setting.