The Quarterdeck in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

It has been some years since my last visit and the Quarterdeck has had a significant extension which I have to say is fabulous. I was not disappointed. The new entrance to the Quarterdeck did cause a few problems negotiating the cobbled paving with a wheelchair wasn't that easy but possible (certainly above my pay grade) but, with my dear friends son and daughter in Law it was negotiated. Having said that the staff couldn't have been more accommodating. Once in, there is a disabled toilet which comfortably accommodates both the wheelchair and helper (I say that because many aren't big enough). Movement around once inside is completely fine, we had a lovely table next to an open sliding window overlooking both the pool & garden and of course the beautiful sea vista. Then we ordered food: To start, one smoked salmon & crab cannelloni (no pasta involved just crab wrapped in smoked salmon), one french onion soup with croutons and 2 bread rolls, and one fishcake, all 3 of us thought fabulous. For main course courses: 2 of us had Lobster, one grilled one Thermador (requested), 1 moules frites, and 1 catch of the day (sole). Again, the cleaned plates and grins on everyone's faces showed how much it was enjoyed. Then one Eton mess (which I have been assured is how it should be done), one Dark chocolate Torte with raspberries & salted caramel ice cream - absolutely divine and one affogato. Yes, it was a bit of treat for a 91 year old lady who is wheelchair bound, (who alway lets me park up at hers when I go off sailing) accompanied by her Son and Daughter in Law. Criticisms : 1) the entrance path isn't very wheel chair friendly but manageable - and without being able to park virtually next to the door, as we did, it would have been very hard work getting a wheelchair down the steep slope from the car park (maybe that should be a disabled parking bay?) 2) I was a bit disappointed not to be given any bread with the drinks, but actually I am so grateful they didn't as I had room for 3 delicious courses (good marketing) I am just so naughty with freshly baked bread and then find I either don't have room for a delicious pudding or come away thinking I have eaten too much! I'm sure I'm not the only one?? I think my lesson to me is if you go somewhere special and really want to enjoy . . . kick the bread to start.

Clearly the new manager do not want customers. The food is poor . Our waitress was good but the door porter is rude . Only 6 other guests . What a shame such a beautiful location.

I enjoyed a beautiful roast Sunday lunch at The Nare yesterday. The whole experience was so enjoyable. The level of traditional service is incredible and one feels very cossetted. Not only is the service remarkable, but so is the food. I am a vegetarian and thoroughly enjoyed my vegetable Wellington but I must say that the beef being carved table side from the carving trolley looked very succulent and delicious. The dessert trolley was an absolute delight and a highlight for me. I would definitely recommend anyone living or staying locally to experience.

We have been coming down to this part of Cornwall for over twenty years and up to a couple of years ago had often liked to call in at The Nare for morning coffee. Last time they turned us away quoting COVID and a need to protect staff and residents (fair enough). However, this time (September 2022) we were also turned away mid morning (we had asked if we could have a coffee). The staff were friendly enough, but didn’t want non residents in spite of the signage outside suggesting otherwise. For future years I don’t think we will bother - not for coffee, nor for meals in the Quarterdeck Restaurant. Such a pity; for those in the area wanting something in the morning the Melinsey Mill is close to Veryan and has numerous birds and plants surrounding the mill pond.

My husband and I visited this hotel this afternoon for a cream tea. We had rung several days ago enquiring if they were open to non residents and were told they were, but we needed to book. We rang yesterday, and booked, specifying we wanted a cream tea and not an afternoon tea. We arrived at 4.30 and were shown to a lovely sunny table, on what was probably the residents terrace, only to be moved 5 minutes later to an empty non-residents area which was empty, cold and completely in the shade. When the waitress brought us menus, it became clear that the only option was a full afternoon tea. We explained that we only wanted a cream tea, as we had had lunch, but were told that wasn’t available, even though it was part of the afternoon tea menu. We said we had explicitly asked for a cream tea when we booked and that we had driven for 45 minutes to get there. We were met with complete inflexibility. It is clear this hotel is only interested in its residents, as other reviewers have noted. We have considered staying here in the future, but not after today. In my experience, one can tell a great deal about the integrity of a hotel by the way it treats non residents….

You have to brave the country lanes to reach this restaurant at the Nare Hotel but it is worth it. From the moment you enter the hotel the service is great although somewhat traditional. We sat outside and it was cool. Choose a table not on the edge of the terrace or you will feel the breeze. Blankets are provided. I can certainly recommend the Nare Crab Sandwiches with fries followed by a selection of ice cream. All served professionally and with style. After lunch, if you can, explore the gardens and Carne beach.

Lovely spot, great food even with current restrictions Place is made by the wonderful staff and service along with the food

Great fish and seafood, epic chips. Service so friendly and all were really happy to be back working. Views stunning. Definitely plan to return before the end of our stay in the area.

Each evening meal of five courses when I managed to get that far great, service good atmosphere a little subdued because of distancing of tables otherwise ok.

We thoroughly enjoyed the Quarterdeck. The food was excellent and the service superb. Would definately return

Currently only serving residents, the Quarterdeck is a delightful venue for a 4 course dinner. Start with a cocktail and then enjoy a great choice of meats, fish or vegetarian choices over 4 courses. Well prepared food and well served, this £55 set price menu offers pretty good value for the quality and choice. A good wine list with by the glass options too. All in a delightful venue. Quite an old fashioned place but that only adds to the charm.

My Special Birthday with family.nine adults three children My first longed for visit to the Nare was disappointing. No welcome from two service staff. No atmosphere. General ambience was cold and dark, sack cloth curtain divider made it even worse. Afternoon Tea was so miniscule they were like a child's portion however they were very fresh and pastries of a good bake. Chef had made an additional smalll Golden Wedding cake for my guest who were celebrating their anniversary, additional charge and I believe it was nice. But sadly I will not be rushing to return although my grandson thought itgood, no accounting for taste!

We visited on recommendation and what a fantastic afternoon of Traditional quality service. Excellent value for money Will return

Great service. Meal scrumptious, desserts a delight. Overall excellent. Will be back for next birthday or celebration

The Nare Hotel dining room service is superb and their Sunday Lunch great value. The staff are always attentive to your every needs, good food , wine and pre dinner drinks

Thank you a very relaxed lunch after my daughter and my spa day ! Food very tasty and restaurant staff very helpful.

Although I have been critical of this restaurant in the past, largely based on the food and menu not matching the caliber of the establishment. Perhaps I have been listened to.On our recent visit the food was excellent, a lovely homemade soup followed by a generously sized piece of well cooked Turbot, always a special treat when offered as 'catch of the day'. Followed by the theatrical performance of Crepe Suzette prepared at the table.

We visited for afternoon tea on a windy Monday. We had already booked and had a table in the alcove with a great view over the gardens and out to sea. The service was unobtrusive and pleasant.The food was lovely, four different sandwich fillings each. It is so much nicer when someone else makes you a sandwich! Two lovely scones each with generous dishes of jams and clotted cream. Lastly there was an opera cake (very nice), a fruit tart (melt in the mouth), caramel profiterole, and my favourite a macaroon. I fully recommend and would go back!

Food quality, quantity and cooking excellent. Had to wait a little too long at each stage - ordering, for each course to arrive and for the bill. We know it can be better and can make allowances because of the fair pricing and our enjoyment of the food, view, atmosphere and friendliness of the staff as well as the fact that it was out of season.

Fabulous Food,Fabulous Service and Fabulous people.We had a family lunch as a post Christmas treat and it didn't disappoint,as ever the service was second to none and the food and the views were pretty amazing

Stayed at the Nare and had one night here - only because we ate athe Dining Room all other nights, The quality of feed and service is excellent. We will be back !

Fantastic service. Excellent food and a wonderful setting. The ideal birthday lunch for my wife. They even remembered it was her birthday and brought a surprise dessert. We will definitely be back.

What a nice hotel beautiful Surroundings Excellent service and food was okay but not what expected of a five star hotel I know the menu stated the vegetables are served al dente however the sprouts we too hard The starters were nice the chicken parfait was the best I’ve ever tasted the deserts for a five star hotel could of been better although tasted good would of been nice to see some petite gateaux's would of had the wow factor the bread of the other hand was tasteless very hard texture Hadn’t been Proved long enough

what is there not to like about the Nare dining room. sunday lunches are divine. the staff are brilliant and tend to your every need. if you want something very special this is the place to go.

Excellent value Sunday lunch including perfectly cooked rib of beef carved at the table. The staff were lovely and very efficient. Old fashioned but in a very good way. A real treat.

THIS TIME we had a good lunch albeit fish and chips cooked excellently followed by superb Crepe Suzette.

The ambiance , the attention the detail amazing so special , and the food fabulous can’t recommend it enough

Absolutely superb Sunday lunch served in the Dining Room. The service was attentive but not overbearing. Wonderful selection of both food and drink. We will return.

A beautiful location, warm surroundings and great cup of tea and coffee. That's where it ended, the price charged for the cream tea is overpriced for the quality of the scones and cakes received, the scones would have to be the smallest I have ever have served to mi and the cakes were all dry and tasteless. Jams and cream saved these poor little scones. Staff need to also look at body language when dealing with customers and not appear to look down their noses at customers who can afford to eat anywhere. We won't return or recommend.

We visited for lunch on a beautiful sunny November day. We asked to eat outside and our waitress fetched some cushions for the chairs and set our table up on the sunny veranda overlooking the sea. The fig and goat's curd salad was delicious, we were glad we took the waitress's advice and ordered the large version!

Incredible place, had an amazing Sunday lunch. Very impressive staff, nothing was too much trouble, stunning views, would definitely recommend.

Everything was Excellent. Fantastic location, service brilliant and the food was superb. Staff courteous creating and very comfortable atmosphere.

Excellent food (had the Fillet steak) staff attentive and polite great atmosphere. Excellent wine list.

Lunch was beautifully cooked and presented. Staff were friendly and looked after us without being invasive. Will return.

Service was pleasant but slow at the end. Food was well presented but disappointing. One of the wines by the glass was unpleasant (open too long?)

.Excellent lunch in a wonderful coastal setting - mains and desserts both high quality and well presented. Attentive service

Been to the Nare Quarterdeck on many occasions and will return again next year. A beautiful outlook and courteous attentive staff serving excellent food. Well worth the money.

We got together for lunch with the most amazing view. The service was great, the atmosphere relaxed and the food so delicious. The attention to detail is excellent and we are never disappointed. The surroundings are so lovely and comfortable and always very welcoming. We have been visiting for years and always choose there first for special occasions. Local crab sandwiches are out of this world. We will be back

Booked an early evening table to enjoy the view before the sunset. Restaurant was a little quiet as a result but the service was attentive and friendly. The menu had not changed since our last visit but the food was excellent and attractively presented.

We love this place, have been going for years and it's never let us down. Great for a cappucino in the morning or a delicious crab sandwich for lunch. Great service, great views, what more could you want.

One of the most wonderful places to have lunch in terms of the view food is a bit lacking however which is a shame as we would come more often however I’m only referring to the quarterdeck

Thank you to all the staff at the Nare Hotel who made us feel so welcome for our delicious Sunday lunch with you and ‘what a view too’ . Definitely one to recommend. Many thanks

Fabulous service thank you, so good to see attention detail still given. Meal was delicious, thank you chef and team for accommodating my mums request. The Nare Hotel is a fantastic hotel to visit.

We visited this hotel for dinner one evening, as it was very close to where we were staying. The welcome was warm, and our coats taken before we were shown to a well dressed table in the restaurant area. The sea views were really good, and menus offered immediately as drinks orders taken.

Sunday lunch in a fantastic venue overlooking the sea, coupled with superb food, very good wine and excellent staff. We are regular customers and have never been disappointed.

Myself and family were staying on the Roseland and had a meal at lunchtime after spending time on Carne Beach. There were five of us and all of our meals were superb. I must say the staff are very professional and highly attentive. We will definitely return in the future hopefully to stay next time.

I was given a voucher for high tea for two. The food was delicious, the staff fantastic and The Nare is set in a stunning location - Cornwall at its very best!

Lovely food as usual and always a favourite when we come every year to out timeshare. Such a beautiful location. Was not too busy but we did struggle to get attention on a couple of occasions. Waiters did not tend to scan the restaurant when serving others. My husband had to resort to shouting "waiter" to order more wine.

A trip to the quarterdeck has always been something to look forward on on the August bank holiday each year, however, this year we were left extremely disappointed.

Lovely drive there through narrow lanes. Beautiful setting overlooking Carne beach. We had been out all day around the Roseland and they were very happy to let us freshen up and change in the restrooms. The only downside was the many wasps flying around whilst we were trying to enjoy a drink outside by the pool. The A la carte menu was good although my husband langouste starter was a little tiny for the price. Desserts were the best part of the whole meal.

The Nare hotel had great reviews and we have been coming to this part of Cornwall for our holidays for a good few years now, so we were excited to try the Sunday lunch however we were quite disappointed.

Recently had a Spa Day at The Nare Hotel which included Lunch at the Quaterdeck. Service was second to none, very attentive and helpful when it came to my food intolerance. Food was amazing and portion sizes were perfect.

Some excellent hake for lunch at the Nare, with helpful service and a relaxed atmosphere.

We had booked the afternoon tea a while ago to celebrate a 50th birthday in the family. The location overlooking the bay was beautiful, and the service regarding the food was flawless, getting all the allergies correct. The big issues was with the wasps, and whilst we were having tea outside on the quarterdeck, with lots of sweet treats, it was apparent that we would be attracting lots of wasps. We tried to soldier on, but in the end, we had to ask the staff to move us inside, which they did straight away. Great staff, great location, great food, bad wasp control.

Fantastic and exceptional food and service Very relaxed and special atmosphere with a great coastal outlook . Menus is very well thought out and beautifully presented. I would really recommend this restaurant for a special occasion or lovely nature family moment or romantic moment.

The Quarterdeck continues to excel, year after year. The simple, easy to use online reservation system, the reception from the friendly and very efficient staff and most importantly, the wonderful food is as good today as it has been on every previous visit. Worth every penny!

We haven't eaten here for years. It was good to return. We stopped coming before because the menu didn't change much and we were eating their several times a year. Great food to return to. Tasty and well presented. I would have been happy to eat anything from the menu. We look forward to more visits soon and hope that the menu continues to evolve.

Although very polite and attentive, the service was too slow for drinks and also the cream tea. There was plenty enough tea but the scones were minuscule. Not enough clotted cream but plenty of jam. Would rather pay more and get a decent serving.

Our family visited on a Tuesday afternoon for a cream tea. We had reserved a table for six which was ready for us.

Excellent lunch with very attentive staff. Hotel and restaurant situated in an idylic area with excellent panoramic views overlooking the sea.

We spent several hours at the Nare for coffee and lunch.

Nice food, first glass of Prosecco was flat but immediately changed. Rest of the food was nice, great atmosphere.

6 of us had a memorable lunch- marvellous view -very good service And food The white wine very potable and not expensive

The request for a reserved table was ignored and we were seated at the table in line with the open drafty door.

Nice menu, even though we just had a limited sample as we had already taken a lunch. Lovely setting, with excellent views.

We booked for a birthday the service was excellent and the food was just as good it's a great place to have a special meal with beautiful views we look forward to going again.

Lovely selection of sandwiches, scones, shortbread & pastries with lovely views over the bay. A very enjoyable occasion.

Everything you could hope for from an afternoon tea including exemplary service and with the most stunning views thrown in - who could ask for more!

We recently booked a meal at the nare hotel we found the staff really friendly and the food was excellent the service was second to none we will definitely call again as we only live in Truro thanks to all concerned 10 out of 10

Spectacular!!!! Oyster boat was absolutely fantastic, views and service second to non... Highly recommend when visiting this part of Cornwall..

We found ourselves near The Nare and called for a lunch reservation. The Quarterdeck was busy but the service and food was excellent as usual.

Very average food. Disinterested staff. Expensive for the quality. Hardly any fresh fish or shellfish available.

Booked to go here for lunch , the hotel is very dog friendly and we were able to have our dog with us on the terrace of the quarter deck restaurant. The weather was beautiful, looking out over carne beach across the bay .

Having booked at the last minute, we arrived to find that we had been given the requested window table. The waiting staff were attentive but unobtrusive, the atmosphere relaxed, the wine list was very comprehensive and the food excellent. The banana parfait is to die for. Best desert that I have ever had. Our last evening together made special.

Wonderful setting; attentive service; great choice of Tresanton teas; super scones; two tasty jams and you know what piled on top. Perfick!

We had three courses with wine to celebrate a 94th birthday. We had a lovely table at the front of the Quarterdeck restaurant with great views across the bay. The service was fantastic, some of the best in the region. We all enjoyed the food from their regular lunch menu, it was fantastic value with very interesting courses. We would highly recommend. We had two bottles of lovely french wine as well. It was all very reasonably priced, great portion sizes and very friendly staff.

We went on the Quarterdeck for lunch to celebrate my birthday and enjoyed a relaxed fine dining experience with helpful, welcoming and attentive service throughout. The quality of our food was excellent from the start to finish with dishes brought out that appealed to the eye and palate tremendously. My crab linguini with squid ink was perfect and the choices available to our family suited all. Seafood for the girls and fillet steak cooked just the way he liked it leaving everyone satisfied and content. No rush and with fabulous sea views, what better way to spend our time together. Have been several times now and have never been disappointed so thank you to Isabella, Andreea and Callum for looking after us so well.

The views from here are wonderful looking out to sea over the grounds of the hotel. It is open to non-residents. The food is great.

Fabulous evening again on Sat night.Food was absolutely spot on, service as always was utterly professional yet discreet, and we couldn't have had a better celebration evening for a special day, 25 years since our wedding reception there.

With guests from the other side of the world, we had indulged in great food, wonderful wine, excellent service (as always) gazing out at the magnificent view.

The Nare hotel is a place we had often heard of but never visited. We decided this time to find it and have afternoon tea. It's not the easiest place to find, on the Nare peninsula on the south coast of Cornwall. Being disabled by arthritis I needed a parking place very adjacent to the entrance. We did book in advance and explained our needs. The staff went to considerable lengths to cater for my needs making the Quarterdeck very accessible, necessary because the whole place is on a steep hill which few mobility devices could tackle safely. The food was plentiful and in three tiers, a basic tier of freshly cut sandwiches including cucumber, a centre tier of scones with more jam (raspberry on our visit) and clotted .than two people could possibly consume, and a top tier with a variety of small cakes.This was served either indoors in the restaurant or in an elegant conservatory area. Alternatively one could be served on a terrace overlooking the sea. The whole experience was most pleasant and reasonably priced at £18 ok for the tea, £25 with a glass of prosecco or £27 if one's taste was for champagne.

We went to the quarterdeck for lunch, the restaurant looks out over the most beautiful, bay and beach. The atmosphere is relaxed and elegant. The food and service were excellent. We enjoyed it so much mecwe are going back again this Saturday

I have been visiting The Nare for over 30 years and it never disappoints. The Quarterdeck is perfect for an informal lunch - the Thai crab cakes were delicious and the banana parfait gets 10/10!

A second visit. We came to The Quarterdeck on a Monday in foul weather so enjoyed a quiet dinner with fabulous view of a wild sea. The food was delicious: the amuse bouche, a sorbet flavoured with wild garlic and mint, was a superb start. Good service in attractive surroundings. Highly recommended.

Excellent venue excellent service excellent view. We were given the admiral’s tea as a Christmas present and we picked the best weekend to enjoy this fabulous feast.

Hotel restaurant perched near a lovely beach with fabulous view. The Quarterdeck restaurant is more relaxed than the main restaurant, perfect for our occasion and the staff looked after us very well. Food was excellent.

Delicious food in lovely surrounding overlooking the bay. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will return

Welcomed by numerous staff despite being non- residents. The Quarterdeck is delightful but the food, for the prices charged, was pretty average e.g. a side portion of chips had a lot of ‘bits’ in it.

Fantastic, memorable day celebrating a milestone birthday. everything was perfect, the staff and service brilliant. Can't think of anything that could have improved on our visit.

Was looking forward to something a little special, sadly, it wasn't to be.

Visited at lunchtime with family. Service was a little slow, which wasn't really a problem. When our food order arrived side dishes had been overlooked. The food was not particularly good - more on a par with a motorway self-service restaurant. Fries were firm and the oil they were fried in tasted pretty old. The fish dish was underwhelming and the new potatoes tasted as though they had been kept warm for quite some time. All in all rather disappointing. We are not planning on returning.

I denne restauranten med utsikt til havet kan man nyte en uformell middag og kose seg. I november da jeg var der, var det litt kjølig i rommet. men om sommeren må det være virkelig deilig her.

We had lunch and coffee here. The staff are welcoming and friendly, and there is a good choice of hot food and sandwiches. Good sized portions! More than I could eat. We had coffee afterwards in the lounge looking at the view. Very comfortable and unhurried, and a large cafetière!

A recent visit to the Quarterdeck confirmed the quality of food was still top notch. The food matched with the location and quality of staff let’s it mix with the top end of restaurants on the Roseland.

If you are lucky enough to go there on a sunny day there can be no better location, on a cornish cliff overlooking the see. Sometimes I wish the quality of the meal and portion size matched level of service and ambience.

Saturday evening dinner for 2, weather beautiful, first thing to note are the beautiful views across the bay. We sat in waiting area with a bottle of wine and were then showed to our table. Starters of salmon and crab, both very nice. Mains of steak which was perfectly cooked and melted in the mouth, my partner had the halibut which again was top drawer. No room for pudding. Service good, only thing preventing 5* was a lack of atmosphere at the restaurant, was a fairly quiet night and we appeared to be the only people there under pensionable age!

This was my third experience of eating in the Quarterdeck and twice I've been disappointed, but this time the food was really below expectations. We chose the three course set menu for £28. The smoked salmon starter was delicious, but the main course of roasted lamb was awful. The meat was very under cooked, really pink and fatty, served with a few small carrots, one floret of Cauliflower and three small potatoes, not quite the Sunday roast I was expecting! The desert was very tasty, but an extremely small portion and I don't have the largest of appetites. My parents had the fish, which was equally a very small portion. All in all very over priced and poor quality food and if it hadn't been for the company of family, I would have complained at the time.

Fab food gorgeous views and very attentive caring and conscientious staff. Thank you Nare Hotel you looked after my two elderly and disabled relatives in style

After hearing great reviews of this hotel, we travelled an hour with great anticipation of Cornish afternoon tea in superb surroundings.How wrong we were! with fear of boring you, this is a brief summary. 1) shown to table in old fashioned tired surroundings - kept waiting 10 mins before even the menu came 2) another 10mins before order taken -we were the only people in restaurant so hardly rushed off their feet 3) pot of tea arrived whilst we waited for our 3 tiers of homemade sandwiches, scones, shortbread and cakes. 4)The jam for the scones came in 3 clumsy chipped shallow bowls with no spoons, a meagre portion of cream, again no spoon, 5 finger sandwiches -different flavours - freshly made and probably the best part.6) food took far too long to arrive, tea by that time cold and stewed. 7) waiter spotted stroking and petting one of the many dogs whilst serving food. Not Hygienic at all.8) at no time offered more tea or even hot water for the teapot 9) Maitre D only came to the table right at the end to ask if all was well - a bit late in my opinion. As we had not eaten the last 2 cakes as not to our liking, we had indeed praised the homemade macaroons -he said he would ask the chef to box some up for us to take away. We were thrilled at this gesture -imagine our surprise when he presented us with a small box - wait for it - with ONE inside, cut in half!! The worst most expensive afternoon tea ever!I am so glad we did not have the glass of Prosecco as well, that would have probably been served warm! The bill never arrived, so we left our correct money and walked out -

The food was decent but let down with the level of service. My wife order tea, which they forgot and we order a side of chips with our main meals which came out before anything else. It’s literally the polar opposite to the other restaurant at the Mare where they were ultra professional.