The Fish House Fistral in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

The most outstanding fish restaurant I have been too in a long time! So fresh and delicious. Wonderful and kind staff. The monk fish and the tacos are just incredible as was the wine of the month from scilly. A perfect match

Nice Location and delicious Food, very Kind Service, we come back!

Visited today with family for birthday celebration. Only options available for booking were noon or 12.30pm. Warm welcome on arrival from friendly staff. Super menu. Attentive service throughout our lunch . Food was absolutely delicious.. Views on Fistral Beach exquisite. Restaurant was busy inside & outside seating was full to capacity. Absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. Thank you

Loved the food. Must try spot for seafood

It's very busy, but it's definitely worth the wait. Staff friendly and kept us informed on our food. It was lovely to see everyone stepped in to help when needed. Lovely to see how they provided water and treats for the dogs.

Great location right on Fistral Beach, very friendly staff, and excellent food and wine. We'll definitely be back.

Over priced had better at local chip shop

Just the best evening out every time. Haven’t been for a while as we’ve been just so busy but we’ve both said we need to book in again soon. Crab and lobster 🦞 specials were amazing. Always such friendly, welcoming staff. Fabulous food and the view is just out of this world. We absolutely love it here. Can’t fault it. Thank you as always for having us. Highly recommended to book in advance so as not to miss out ! 👌👍🙏

Myself, Mum, & Sister, had a delicious meal, the best lobster I have ever had 10/10, the Staff were friendly warm, couldn’t do enough for you, we booked for 7pm sat outside & lucky the sun was shining , the view was stunning, will definitely visit again when we come back to Cornwall 😊

Have been coming here for years and never disappoints! Great food, lovely atmosphere.

I dropped by at 17.00 on a Wednesday and asked it they had a table for one for 'now' which they did. I imagine this is a busy spot, and could see that reservations later in the evening were hard to come by. My first impressions... non-fussy (casual) but proper, but with an overwhelming smell of garlic. I ordered moules mariniere as a starter and crab and tiger prawn linguine, washed down with their recommended wine of the week. Plus a £5 bottle of still water! All in for £55 plus tip. I can't fault the quality of the ingredients, with the mussels and prawns being firm and fresh. I guess this explains the higher prices. However, I feel the excessive use of garlic cheapened the quality of the dishes. Sometimes less is more. Value for money? Maybe, based on location, service and quality of the ingredients. However, this is by no means a cheap eat, with drinks prices at the higher end of acceptable.

A hidden gem in Fistral beach bar which is worth every penny of the slightly higher price tag. The menu is varied and a fish/seafood lover’s favourite with great specials too. The mussels were tasty, plump and the sauce was delicious. The sea bass was equally brilliant with the fennel purée tying the whole dish together. My partner had the prawn and crab linguine which was fresh, delicious and perfectly cooked - portion of crab in linguine’s is typically an issue but not here! The portion sizes were generous and as such we unfortunately missed out on dessert but saw other diners enjoying a variety of sweet treats which looked great. Would 100% recommend and will go again next time we’re in Newquay

This place is a little piece of magic. The food is absolutely delicious; there are so many mouthwatering options it was difficult to choose . I had the fresh crab with asparagus- served beautifully and so tasty. For mains I had the muscles - sweet and juicy served with bread to enjoy the sauce. Ice cream to finish . The staff were friendly and helpful. Gutted I was leaving Newquay the following day or I'd have been back for more.Oh - and then there s the view ! Thanks all and congratulations on a fantastic team .

Excellent Service and fantastic dishes - the tables outside are in a public area which is quite busy

The food is fantastic. A big recommendation for everyone who likes fish and the like. The kitchen knows how to use its ingredients imaginatively. Gladly again at any time.

Such a stunning restaurant. Great atmosphere, the food was beautiful . All the staff were lovely, Bubbles for our anniversary too . If you are in the area , make a booking . Thank you ! :)

Absolutely amazing! If you’re in Newquay definitely stop by the Fish House. Make sure you book in advance as it gets booked up quickly. We got the tiger prawns, prawn curry and cod tempura - would recommend all dishes!

My wife and I still talk about the meal we had here years ago! The restaurant is intimate and cozy. The menu seems to have changed, or maybe it was a special, but I remember having a lobster in a crab bisque which was possible the best seafood meal I've had in the UK. It was so full of flavour and so umami tasting that I enquired how it was made. The chef was friendly and the staff were polite. I would definitely go back.

Fantastic food in a great location. The only let down was the brown lettuce on the starter, apart from that everything else was great.

Our family enjoyed a delicious meal this evening at the Fish House. Staff were so kind and friendly and offered a great service even to our moody teenagers who were disappointed with the wet weather. All our meals were delicious and so well presented. We would highly recommend the sea bass and the Hake and also the fries are an absolute must! Definitely our best meal in Newquay. Thanks

Wonderful food & warm friendly service. Everything is tasty but do try the focaccia!

Delicious Fish and Ships with beautiful view on the beach. Chargable parking on site.

What a fantastic evening. The food is as good as you will get anywhere in the world. The staff were exceptional and we want to thank them for a great dining experience.. Beats anywhere I have eaten before

Lovely setting, nice food but very slow service, took an hour and a half to get our main courses, no apologies given so not sure if it's always this slow. Frito misto was good, main courses just average. Food wasn't worth such a long wait, would not return.

Fantastic food and staff are very attentive I would highly recommend best meal we have eaten in a very long time

The staff was very friendly and informative, the location and view is amazing you could sit there and watch the world go by all day (2 ½ hours) and the food is 10/10! Could not fault and will 100% be returning!

Wow wow wow Food was excellent, some of the best and freshest fish I've had. Maybe a little pricey but worth every penny, will return

My partner and I had the wonderful privilege of dining at our new favourite spot in Newquay, not just once BUT TWICE! Tucked away on a world famous beach in Newquay - The Fish House is a triumph of precision, freshness, and culinary foresight. From the moment you enter, there is an unmistakable sense of care and craftsmanship. Every fillet, shellfish, and crustacean is meticulously displayed, each one a testament to the shop’s uncompromising commitment to quality. We will definitely be back in support of Paul and the incredible team. Thank you for feeling us with such passion and dedication to freshness. Till we ‘sea’ you again, all the best!

Fab little gem of a restaurant...must book...won't be disappointed!! Loved it. Rustic by the sea.

Beautiful restaurant that has wonderful views. Food is very good. Recommend the sharing platter to start.

Very good. We ordered the seafood for 2, crab and tiger prawn linguine and fried squid. I’m sure other food on the menu are good too.

This seafood restaurant was lovely! All the fish dishes we ordered were cooked beautifully and tasted great. The mussels in particular were the best mussels I’ve ever had! The staff were friendly and welcoming and even gave us a little congrats for just getting married. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal and would definitely recommend!

Really good vibe in the place, very friendly staff and I liked the open kitchen. I loved the starters, outstanding seafood chowder. The seafood platter wasn’t great in my opinion, the mussels were a bit chewy and didn’t taste fresh and it was a bit overpriced for what you get. Overall I had a nice evening

A fabulous way to end our holiday. The restaurant was lovely and the staff very friendly. The food was delicious and very filling. It seems hard to find a good fish restaurant these days but this definitely fitted the bill. Would love to return on a summer day and enjoy the fabulous food together with the view. Would highly recommend.

Well I took my wife for our 6th anniversary and it was everything and more. We she’ll be back, lovely food 👌🏻

Went with my Mrs, amazing place and atmosphere. The staff were very friendly and welcoming! Hats off to the chef for making The best steak i have ever had! (Med-Rare ) Really enjoyed it !

It was a fantastic place to find on our holiday in Cornwall. The staff, who were excellent, were not only very friendly and helpful but also incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. Their guidance was invaluable as there were so many good things on the menu, I had trouble deciding what to have for our lunch. The starter of Crispy pepper squid was wonderfully cooked and had a fantastic zing, thanks to the Asian spices. The main dish was Korean fried monkfish, and it was cooked perfectly! The refreshing Asian noodle salad was a great accompaniment to the fish. They say Hot & Spicy on the menu, but I found it mild (personal spice levels). It was an excellent meal and what's more, the restaurant is super dog-friendly! This inclusivity added to the charm of the place. The location, with its view of the surfers, was a true gem of Newquay.

A very disappointing experience. I booked a table for my wife and myself three weeks in advance. It was to be a special meal for my wife’s 70th Birthday. I asked for a table with a sea view by the window. We were really looking forward to a seafood platter as it is my wife’s favourite. A few days beforehand I popped in to the restaurant to make sure that the platter was gluten free as my wife is celiac. I was assured that this was no problem for the chef. On the day we arrived for the meal we were shown to a table on the second row back from the window even though there was a spare window table. Which was taken 30 minutes later by a single gentleman. Then to our great disappointment we were told that the seafood platter was not gluten free and the chef could do nothing to alter this. This suggests to me that the seafood is not fresh but frozen. We spoke to the Manager who apologised (for ruining my wife’s evening she had been looking forward to for several weeks) and said she would speak to the owner. If you are planning a special celebration meal I certainly would not recommend the Fish house restaurant.

A lovely local fish restaurant with Spanish influences and great views across Fistral Beach. Its a small and intimate place with a nice atmosphere and a great team making you feel welcome and attended to. We booked a couple of days in advance after spotting on tripadvisor and went for the last day of our break and it was the best food of our holiday and in fact, of the year. Delicious starters, fabulous Hake and Monkfish main dishes with an exquisite sticky toffee pudding to finish. All wrapped up with some delicious Semillon wine. Highly recommended

Food and service excellent even though it was busy. If you go for the Hot Shell get the small one! Still savouring the taste a week later. Great location too.

Very lovely restaurant with great and attentive staff that are happy to make recommendations and very delicious food which is beautifully presented. I'll be back in the future!

Delightful restaurant. Quite small so intimate feeling. Staff attentive and knowledgeable. Food was excellent.

Went at new year there was no tables but lucky we got in anyway due to a no show. We've been here before food is sublime something really special would recommend to anyone

Fantastic seafood platter and seafood stew. Best fried squid I have ever had. The homemade focaccia is delicious. Prawns are so crispy that the skin is edible. Need to book in advance. Closing for 5 weeks from today

Outstanding! We had the seafood sharing plate and then the Chowder. Wow - never tasted anything so good. This place is not to be walked past! Fabulous Cornish decor, great service, view of the beach and the food is perfection!

Excellent meal - really enjoyed it. Friendly atmosphere and good food. You need to like fish and seafood!

Friendly, Vibrant, and relaxed atmosphere! Amazing delicious cuisine!

We've eaten here as often as we can when we visit Cornwall and it never disappointments- the food is fabulous, the waitresses were super friendly and the atmosphere and view lovely. You pay slightly more than an average restaurant for a far, far better experience, we would highly recommend.

One of the best meals out for some time. Beautifully cooked fish. Excellent service. Sat facing the window looking out across Fistral Bay to the lights on Pentire along with the reflections in the window. Highly recommended. Will be back on our next visit to Newquay.

A great place. We were sat outside overlooking the sun setting. Lovely food flavours. Had Shri Lankan curry and Seafood platter.

The best seafood restaurant in the area after trying a few. Would definitely go again.

A table of 8 on a Sunday afternoon. Lovely small intimate space with an open kitchen. The freshly cooked food was lovely, the staff attentive and the whole experience was enjoyed by all. We will return!!

This is such a lovely restaurant. We’ve been quite a few times now whenever we visit Fistral. Their menu is absolutely amazing with lots of different options. I would definitely recommend the specials menu as it’s out of this world with so many unique dishes available.

We booked this restaurant for a birthday and it made our evening. The staff, decor and food gave off a professional vibe, everything worked, no one was fumbling, the staff were perfect and the food was tremendous with both lots of different choices, a wonderful flavour and a great selection of fresh fish. What I really liked. No salt and pepper on the table, no service charge, no option to tip. This restaurant knows what they're doing and they're excellent at it. 10/10. Can't recommend enough.

Queued to get in at 7PM on a weekday. Well worth the wait, gratis cockles worth £6-10 once seated with a delightful sea view. Had 2 lots of Cod fish & chips, washed down with a berry cider & glass of white wine. Staff were attentive & efficient, and I wish there was a Rick Stein near me.

Outstanding food .. great service

Fantastic atmosphere, superb service and delicious food. Will be back!

I don't think the quality nor taste of the food can be bettered, certainly not in Newquay. A real treat dinner out with stunning views and whilst a very 'up market' restaurant, not one hint of feeling unwelcome or uncomfortable - £95 for two huge sharing platters and a bottle of wine was very good value for money in my opinion.

Absolutely superb! I was literally left dreaming about the cod and seabass tacos after having them. The food genuinely deserves a Michelin star. The staff were also attentive and accommodating. 10/10 - I fully recommend.

I told the chef it was the best monkfish ever but in reality I think it was the best fish dish I’ve had in my life (I had one of the specials - Tandoori monkfish with yogurt, cucumber salad with chilli, Dahl and jasmine rice with crispy onions). Absolutely delicious! My husband had the prawn curry from the set menu and was equally delighted. The seasoning of their dishes is perfect resulting in a dance of flavours in your mouth. I advise you book in advance as we didn’t and we almost left Newquay without having this amazing experience. Definitely a must now every time we visit. The staff is also very friendly and welcoming, thank you very much!

Really so clean and perfect,,, the taco 🌮 is the best tacos ever 👌

Excellent food. Good service.lovely location.

Lovely sea food and the best view 😍

Fabulous restaurant, we had the hake special which was delicious, great service and atmosphere. Really pleased that we got booked in.

Wow, easily top 5 seafood restaurants in Cornwall. l visited on Monday evening 16/9/2024 with my wife and 14 month old daughter. Front of house Attention to detail was spot on even though the restaurant was full ,tables were setup flawlessly, glasses perfectly clean with no water marks or smells from the dish washer. Service was quick without making you feel rushed. Staff were extremely polite and professional and even when busy, tried their best to interact with the guests and make them feel relaxed and very welcome, which I loved. My wife ordered the mussels for her starter which came with warm focaccia. Extremely fresh and perfectly cooked, you could tell just from the aroma of the mussels that the chef who made them new what he was doing don't even get me started on the bread. For me I had the Indian fish curry for starter and the Sri Lankan prawn curry as a main. I thought, let me see where there Curries will take me having worked at Taj London for 3+ years running their fine dining Indian restaurant there at the time and i was very pleased especially with the freshly grated coconut. it really helps the curry along so much more than using just a paste. Every element of both dishes were very thought out and attention to detail was put in to make it all work and come together wonderfully . My wife's main was the pan fried sea bass and that's when I turned to her and said that: from the ground up it's very important to do your best with every ingredient you've been given, no matter how good a head chef is, knowledge and skills, at the end of the day it's when every element of the team every part cares and tries to produce perfection that you truly have something. that is the definition of that dish so simple but perfectly done in every way from the potatoes to the crispy skin on the sea bass, beautiful. I could go on and on how good everything was. Overall the whole experience front of house to the back 10/10 Now me and my wife have been working in the hospitality industry for nearly 18 years me as a chef in the top 3 restaurants in the world as well as 5* hotels, private member's clubs and Michelin star restaurants and my wife the F&B manager of top 5* hotels and Michelin star restaurants. Sadly, I tried to book another dinner again for the end of that week but no availability and so my vacation came to an end Big thanks to the whole team

Fantastic food, great service and amazing view. Thank You

Booking in advance is a must, as you don't want to miss out. We got a sharing platter for 2, calamari and Greek salad, bread with oil, hand cut chips, and crushed potatoes with comfy garlic. My mum finished with a caramel sundae, my husband a chocolate brownie and I had an affogato. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and the staff are brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble. But honestly, everything looked so good, and I can't wait to go back.

Fantastic as always. High quality seafood cooked to perfection. Experienced, friendly staff who know the menu well and offer a very high standard of service throughout the meal. Will return more regularly

One of my favourite meals I’ve ever had. From starters through to the dessert it was all absolutely delicious. Visited here myself and was never rushed to order or to leave, allowed to sit and have some wine after the meal too and was never overly bothered by the staff at any point. The starter especially, the Korean monkfish, was incredible and would thoroughly recommend. The restaurant is maybe a bit above average in terms of price but it was all absolutely worth it and the next time I’m visiting Cornwall I’ll be sure to come back again.

We got the roasted hot shell- a must try, and the monk fish.. portions are really generous and the food is so flavourful and fresh. Good value for money.. and very friendly service as well.

Outstanding. We ate on a busy Thursday evening. Our waitress was fabulous and knowledgeable. Everything from the service to the incredible food menu made this a perfect meal. We have eaten here a few times and give it 10/10 and highly recommend. Thanks so much for a great evening, we will be back x

Food was poor cold rubber chips over cooked oiled fish

Excellent service, incredible food, and an unbeatable view. Can not recommend highly enough.

The whole event was lovely. Food, service, neighbouring customers, and ambient atmosphere. Pity I live 400 miles away. Xx

Went to watch the old time sailors, and they were absolutely brilliant.

Amazing seafood Fantastic service Brilliant value Thank you will be back for the 5th time soon AMAZING 🤩

Possibly one of the greatest meals that I have ever had. Staff were incredible, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Food was absolutely out of this world. The view is also worth the money! If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would be doing, and I only wished that I lived closer so I could go regularly. If you’re in the area it’s a must!

tried to make a reservation for 1 person and they were completely booked. Called immediately afterwards for two people and there was room. avoid this restaurant as much as possible with this kind of practices!!!!!

I came here following the Michelin recommendation, but the hostess made me feel extremely unwelcome. She refused to acknowledge their booking mistake and showed no willingness to help. I haven’t encountered such poor service in years. If this is what Michelin recommends, it must be a joke.

Booked a lunchtime table here. We were lucky to book only a day before would definitely recommend booking several days in advance. The food was excellent and the portion are generous. Price point was very reasonable I've paidway more for alot worse. If you're in the area definitely worth a visit.

We were quite disappointed with our visit due to the staff’s attitude, which was rather unpleasant. While the food was delicious, the service was lacking and left us feeling unwelcome.

From the moment we arrived, such a lovely warm welcome by the front of house ! This is our favourite seafood restaurant and it never disappoints. We have several favourites on the menu, but today we both decided to order from the specials board. Skewered prawns in garlic butter, on a sour dough crouton sitting on a bed of mixed tomato salsa - Absolutely delicious Then for our mains - Whole Newquay bay lobster with a seafood sauce, served with a mixed salad and fries. The lobsters, were simply amazing !! Superb food, prepared and served by a great team. I’d also like to thank the whole team for making our wedding anniversary lunch so special.

What a place, great food, the views are amazing and the staff are great.

Excellent food; courteous and attentive staff. I'd highly recommend the Fish House Fistral to anyone!

Lovely food and cheerful waiting staff. We needed to remind them a couple of times about wine and one of the dishes but they were apologetic.

My wife and I visited while on holiday visiting parents, we are down every year and the one restaurant I also want to book is the Fish House and they did not disappoint at all on this occasion. Great service, fantastic flavours from all dishes we ordered, we did book another restaurant a couple of days later, I just wish we had booked the Fish House again!!! Thanks to all at the Fish House for a fantastic evening.

We loved the fish house! It has an open kitchen so you can watch the chefs preparing your food. Our waitress was brilliant and the views of the bay were spectacular. The linguine was loaded with seafood and the shared platter had a bit of everything. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting Newquay.

I had a fantastic lunch at The Fish House Fistral, located right by the sea. The view was breathtaking, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. The food was fresh and flavorful, perfectly complementing the ocean breeze. The staff was attentive and welcoming. It’s the perfect spot for a peaceful seaside lunch or dinner. Highly recommend!

This place has fantastic food! It's so fresh and delicious; it feels like a food paradise!

Gorgeous food! Very high standard. One of the best meals we have had. Book in advance for this place, it books up very quickly!

A great shame, this used to be my favourite place in the UK for seafood but has unfortunately gone downhill recently based on my recent visit. The seafood sharing platter for starters used to be absolutely incredible, with loads of focaccia, prawns covered in cinnamon sugar, crab cakes, etc. Now it is pretty much 80% calamari, and with only two slices of focaccia so you have to order another side of this. For more than the price of a main you can't help but feel hard done by, as although the calamari is nice it's undoubtedly a cheaper option to bulk out the dish. I had the fish curry for mains. The prawn curry I had previously was amazing, bursting with flavour. However the fish curry was disappointingly bland and lacking in spice or distinctive flavour. The prawn linguini was too oily and not as good as Moules & Co in town. The hake was a bit overdone/chewy and not very exciting. We passed on desserts as they looked overpriced (£12 for a sundae). Make no doubt about it, I absolutely loved this place, it was a highlight of coming to Newquay. If it was reasonably priced it would be a great restaurant. However for an expensive meal you really expect something special, and unfortunately the Fish House doesn't deliver that any more.

Every time I come home it’s a 5 star experience!

Great place with tasty food and beautiful view of the beach. We walked in without reservation and were able to sit outside, the service was very friendly. We had sharing seafood platter and crab sandwiches, it was very good!

Food and service was great. Location great. Just overpriced which discouraged a big order. We got a drink n starter for just under 30 each!

We eventually managed to get in after a few days of trying. Both food and service were top notch. We noticed that there is a steak option on the menu for anyone who isn't a fish or seafood lover. Four people ate and drank well ( with wine ) for a little over a hundred quid.

It has lovely food and despite liking the service up until the end of the meal , we didn’t appreciate the comment at the end of the meal, to leave the table by a certain time when it was very clear that my husband would have finished his beer in time to clear the table by the allotted time. It was just unnecessary and affected our enjoyment. 2.5 hours are enough for us as a family to eat but the facts are , my family having to visit the public toilets because yours were out of order and the slow delivery of courses = our late finish. We ate dinner the following day and finished 3 courses in under 2hours. You cannot argue the need for time to cook a good meal and in the same breath expect a family with young kids to be out quickly. We appreciated your move of our table the to outside, but we did not need to be told when to leave, just bring the bill. This is what ruined our experience. This is our experience and this is our review, but we’d appreciate not having the restaurant manager lying on tripadvisor and claiming I had said I had not enjoyed my day. Don’t add your interpretation. I understand you want to defend your business , but be honest. Don’t lie to add bias to your response. Me commenting on my kids bickering before I came in the door does not equal a bad day. This is daily mum life 🤷🏻‍♀️. Don’t be one of those women, also acknowledge, you were no where to be seen when this interaction that we didn’t appreciate happened with your staff. If you did witness this from afar, as someone with such a voice for the Fish House, where were you?!! Stick to the things you have witnessed and keep to the facts, and people visiting will also make their own mind up. It’s worth noting before this time we have rated the Fish House as 5 stars, but this was not our experience this time.

Food, cocktails, staff and location are all 10/10. One of those restaurants that isn’t trying to be too fancy and fussy with their food, they just cook really good quality food and keep it interesting with different types of dishes. Had a gin bomb cocktail to start which had blood orange sorbet inside, so so good. Food highlights were the Bajan hake, skewered monkfish, roasted hake and prawn linguine.

Fantastic afternoon spent at the Fish House. Excellent friendly service, delicious fish. Will define back and highly recommend.

We booked ages ago before our holiday. On a couple of occasions I contacted them and got a quick response. Six of us, and we had two Roasted Hotshells plus a Lobster. Also, a tempura cod stir fry. Absolutely stunning food, service and also a window table with that great view over fistral beach. Our server was really attentive and helpful putting the two hot shells and Lobster onto a single huge platter. It’s about as good a lunch as you could dream of and, in my view, great value for money. Gorgeous.

Very friendly team and amazing food