The Herring At Bedruthan Steps in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Good points, service is good and a beautiful restaurant looking out to sea. After we stayed here last autumn we decided to come for dinner whilst on holiday in Mawgan Porth as we had really enjoyed the food last year. TBH I probably wouldn’t return to this restaurant now but may try the Wild cafe again. . On this occasion, I have to say I felt a bit cheated, I am 8 1/2 stone and 5’4 tall lady so for me to leave a restaurant still hungry is a disappointment, I came home and had toast! Food was ok but nowhere near as tasty as I experienced last year, starters okish, the best bit was the bread and cheese custard, my main of sea bass was so small, a little square of fish with some tasteless green sauce and foam and a few bits of shellfish, thank goodness we had three new potatoes each with our meal. Having requested a gluten free meal, I could not believe they served half the dessert, a ‘very’ small scoop of ice cream, they hadn’t replaced the gluten part with anything else, even doubled up on the ice cream or put some fruit on the plate, I didn’t notice this until I saw the table next to us being served theirs, the cheese was also a very small round slither of goat cheese too. We’re not big or greedy people so I suggest if you like a hearty meal don’t go. The waiter kindly removed the deserts from the bill but come on BSH, your diners shouldn’t be left hungry or feel cheated, fine dining or not.

The atmosphere and vibes were comfortable, the table not so much. It was very around and it made it impossible to feel comfortable in. The food was very 5 star, small portions kind of food. Like a sample of things. You got planned starters, in-between things and desserts. Three of each and then you could taste them all. The main meal was just as small and you could choose what you wanted. It was a lovely valentine's day gift from my partner and I did enjoy the company and drinks. Wouldn't choose to dine here again as it isn't our thing. So if you prefer big heart meals, maybe this isn't the place for you, but it you love this kind of things, 100% give it a try. I will add that one of the dishes had a weird bug inside the salad serving and it put me off a bit. Didn't eat the dish and told the server right away. Very apologetic but that was it.

Very good and interesting 3 course meals. Cheese custard special. Some delicious flavours including the game tart, monkfish, bread and butter pudding, and the cheeses. My only criticism would be more meat for main course and less volume for the deserts.

Split decision tonight. My wife thought a 3.5 and me a 4.5. Her reasoning was seasoning a bit lacking, service particularly slow at start (20 mins a drink to get to us) and no info on the website that the regular dinner would not be available on a Saturday night in January only a no choice set 4 course tasting menu. For me I agree you have to keep your web page up to date but food wise what we had I thought was very good. The beetroot dish was excellent but the burnt cream was very neutral and added little to the dish. It tasted like clotted cream to us. A soft/goat cheese would have worked better in our opinion. Scallop was very good but a touch more seasoning would have made this a 10 out 10 dish. The Venison was very accurately cooked and we enjoyed the cabbage but cried out for more carb rather than a small splodge of purée. Great sauce. Honey parfait we both thought was very nice. Shout out to whoever baked the bread as it was epic as was the cep butter. Service was a tad erratic, lots of people around but not really observing what stage each table was at. So divided really. I would come back my wife would need a bit of convincing.

We have stayed in both Bedruthan and the Scarlet before and have loved our experience. However, this was our first time in the newly rebranded Ogo restaurant. We were really excited as this was meant to be an upgrade from their bistro-style Wild Café. However, we were left feeling hungry and disappointed. The portion sizes were beyond a joke. I understand fine dining usually entails smaller portions, but what we received was just plain tight. The menu works so that we receive one of each starter and side and then only have to pick between a meat/fish/veg main. On the surface, this sounds generous, but when you consider the starters and sides must be shared between two, it quickly becomes disappointing. Unfortunately I didn’t take a picture, but if I were to describe the anna potatoes we received, it was one slice no bigger than an extra chunky chip! Worse yet, we had to slice this in half so that we could share it! The sirloin beef we ordered came out as two slices of steak. By this time, we had already decided it was not worth ordering dessert for the extra cost, despite being starving! I don’t believe the meal as a whole even exceeded 300 calories. The only reason this isn’t one star is because the food tasted good! It was just massively let down by the fact we were left very hungry, after saving ourselves for a special meal. If you are debating the two, I strongly recommend just eating at the Wild Café.

Over priced and the chef is nowhere near talented enough to pull off the menu he advertises. I personally hate the fixed price for three courses and for the first three days we didn't visit because we couldn't find three courses we would choose. Eventually...

Amazing chefs! Fresh ideas and even fresher food. Good selection for vegetarians and a spectacular view.

We visited the restaurant as non residents. Beautiful setting above Mawgan Porth. Aperitifs served outside. It has a set menu, with limited options, which changes nightly Tapas style sharing starters were delicious. Home made sourdough to die for! Main courses superbly cooked. Glorious deserts. Hard...

This restaurant in the bedruthan hotel was a very pleasant surprise. The menu isn’t extensive with the starter being a tapas style selection, then the main was just 3 dishes, either meat, fish or vegetarian, finally a choice of desert. Everything was beautifully presented and...

Was brought a voucher for my birthday for a 3 course meal at the herring. The food tasted delicious, service was amazing and great selection of local drinks. Food all cooked fresh which made it even better!

Excellent service and high standard of food, I would definitely recommend the Herring restaurant. Food was fresh and the wine menu was excellent. I would definitely return for a meal, however the hotel Bedruthan was in need of an update and there was way too...

Super food, really attentive service and a lovely atmosphere at the Herring. We had a selection of tapas style starters which were all really flavoursome and interesting, the main of cod was super tasty and absolutely loved the Choc Ganache, orange and toasted marsh mallow...

The hotel and restaurant staff were absolutely brilliant and helped us to access the restaurant with a wheelchair - unfortunately we were only notified that this would be an issue late in the day despite asking several weeks in advance. The food was lovely though...

I phoned and spoke to a Kate to ask if she could take a bottle of wine to my daughters table for dinner, she took our card details and said she would send the info across to the restaurant, this did not happen and completely...

Lovely setting. Lovely chilled atmosphere. Afternoon tea felt relaxed and more causal ie no cake stands. Delicious sandwiches and cake. Friendly service.

The service was pretty good, staff incredibly friendly but unfortunately not knowledgeable like you might expect from fine dining. We had the vegan menu and the starters were sharing plates. Every one of them was delicious and I could of happily had more of these...

I appreciate the efforts the staff went to in these unprecedented times although the quality of the food did not really live up o our expectations

An obvious choice when staying at the Bedruthan after a long drive from London but the sizes price menu turned out to be slightly unimpressive. The Monk Fish piece felt like and. Afterthought and leftovers and really not like a meal the Tikka sauce no...

The food was delicious, had a lovely evening got to our table just in time to see the sunset. Staff were friendly. Well worth a visit

Used the Bedruthan steps hotel quite a bit in the recent past but fell out with them a bit due to their dynamic pricing strategy and have stayed at either watergate bay or st enodoc more recently That said, I bit the bullet and we...

Excellent meal with attentive service! We dined at the Herring with little expectation of the hotel restaurant. The food was carefully crafted, using the finest local ingredients. The restaurant obviously has a very skilled group of chefs equally matched by the front of house team....

We celebrated my birthday at The Herring last night and the room was cosy, intimate and we loved having a private booth to ourselves. The choice of wine was great. The menu wasn’t huge (but I think that’s a good thing - never trust a...

Stunning view beautifully presented in a stunning location with views to die for, best food I have eaten in the UK - and I have eaten at The Savoy Grill amongs others...........

Stayed at Bedruthan on Friday night and dined in The Herring. Good wine menu (Could do with looking a little more professional maybe (off cut photocopies that are too small for the plastic holder...), lovely to see local vineyards available by the glass. We had...

We booked a table here having had a nice meal last year at the sister restaurant upstairs, the Wild Cafe. We were not disappointed. The service was relaxed, attentive and excellent and the food was of a very high standard. The best meal of our...

We have visited Bedruthan hotel many times now, we love it, it’s one of our special places. Often we get the ‘best of bedruthan’ package which includes dinner at the Herring Restaurant. Unfortunately the 3 times we have eaten here something has been wrong. Either one dish is cold, fish over cooked or just poor executed meals. There just seems to be a lack of consistency with the food which is a real shame because the restaurant is beautiful. Not much atmosphere when it’s quiet but none-the-less stunning views especially if you catch it at sunset. The food in the Wild Cafe is pretty similar to be honest but there you have a little more choice just less formal. The waiters can sometimes be a little hit and miss too in terms of experience. Our last waitress, as lovely as she was, didn’t know how to open a bottle of wine. I think maybe some extra training would be helpful. Also at the Herring which really gets my goat is that they add on I think an addition £5pp on top of your package. If they package you’ve booked says dinner at the Herring included why are we paying extra for this? Doesn’t make sense.

Stayed at the hotel and ate here on our second evening. The service was brilliant and the food did not disappoint. The views are simply stunning too. Very much enjoyed watching the sun set as we ate. The sea food was delicious, as was the...

If you are early enough to be there in daylight with a table window it is a perfect location. The decor is upmarket form The Wild cafe upstairs, but be aware there is no lift if you have trouble negotiating a flight of stairs. (last...

Only eat here if you are staying at the hotel. The service is so slow and the food is only average at best.

We chose to eat here after being disappointed with our own resorts restaurant and was definitely not underwhelmed here! Polite welcome and shown to our table quickly (book one by the windows!) beautiful sea view and lovely waiting staff. They could tell me what was...

We ate here as part of our hotel package, and cannot fault it at all!! The staff were attentive and informative, and so happy to help, even with dietary requirements. The ambiance is not what i had expected in a family hotel, however, The Herring...

My wife and I went here for a celebratory supper and we weren’t disappointed. Firstly the vibe is fairly chilled, you don’t need to be too smartly dressed, and if the season and the weather permit, the views are astonishing. The tables are nicely spaced,...

The food was beautiful and everyone except one waitress, sadly ours, were lovely. This did spoil the experience so much so that I didn't feel I could order a dessert Breakfast amazing, everything you can ask for and then some. So nice they do not...

Friend a d I were booked into the hotel for one night S part of our walking holiday. I had booked a table in advance as did not want to .miss out on this fantastic restaurant. 3 courses excellent staff, great food magnificent views. Food...

We ate here a few years ago, and decided to return to an evening meal with extended family. We were not disappointed! The staff were friendly and accommodating: my elderly mother needed an adapted menu which the chef was happy to provide, much to our...

We stayed at the Bedruthan Hotel at the beginning of July and ate at the Herring on our first night. On our second night we ate at the Wild Café. I have reviewed the hotel and the Wild Café separately on Tripadvisor. The Herring is...

Been to the hotel lots before but always eaten in the Wild Cafe as it so friendly. Wedropped in a little later than normal and was invite to view the Herring. Loved the atmosphere which seemed like a little heaven hidden away with dim lighting and candles, after looking around we decided to give it a go. Our waitress Cherlyn was lovely and look after us advising on what my wife could have with her special diets. The chef made her a special dish which really showed they cared. I had a really tasty pork dish and was even tempted to have a dessert which I normally skip. The food was posh restaurant yet rustically plated. The manager as we left had a chat and explained they are proud of the ingredients they use so hope to be true to them with their dishes.We were really made to feel welcome so we are looking forward to heading back over soon.