The Shore Restaurant in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Cannot rate this place high enough. Fresh produce, creative dishes and a must if down in Cornwall. A truly delightful restaurant

Well what can I say, absolutely delicious and I don't normally eat fish. The flavours were so good and Bruce is a character full of life. If your in penzance, I'd advise a visit if you a foodie.

I must say that Chef Bruce is truly skilled at preparing fish dishes. I cannot give him enough compliments for consistently bringing out the flavors of the fish. Fish can be tricky to cook and sometimes tend to be overcooked, but that is not the case here. My favorite dish is the fish custard with roe and crab. You have to try it to know how delicious it is. I hope this restaurant will get a Michelin 1-star rating.

Read a review in an international travel magazine- made reservations a few months in advance. We’re told not to be late as the meal starts promptly at 7pm. Bruce shared his thought process, ingredients sources, cooking method, drink pairing and loads more as each course was served. I tried many new things - oh, you need to like seafood. 🐟🦪 delicious and adventurous but not scary

The most memorable dining experience you’ll ever have. Highly recommended.

Bruce is an amazing chef and wonderful host. His food is amazing. We have eaten at Michelin star restaurants around the world and this is at that level… such amazing tastes and flavours. Now my top choice in cornwall .

Absolutely fantastic, brilliant experience and will certainly return 👌

My third visit and was again not disappointed it was great, tasty and loved the personal touch by Bruce who explained the dishes , his enthusiasm is addictive, will return

This place is seriously good. Bruce, the chef and owner, is so passionate about how he sources and cooks his food, even explaining each dish to the room of customers. Please support this guy, it is a unique restaurant and you won't be disappointed.

a very special meal. my partner took me out for a birthday and anniversary meal, and I got to choose the resterant and chose shore - for my love of japanease dining and intimate resteraunts. it lived up to all expectations, each course was immaculate in its own way - the layering of flavour working in unison. The wine pairing were probably my favourite part of the meal - not just focusing on wines - but getting a incredible variations of drinks that were the perfect sips with each bite. I think my partner fell in love with Bruce and his explination of each dish. He has been fangirling over his knowlege of food ever since. we left giddy and excited to come back in a different season.

Bruce is exceptional! I took my partner here for her birthday, splashing out on a bit more than I'd usually spend. Every penny was absolutley well spent. I had chosen Shore because of reviews stating it's just Bruce cooking and serving and I wanted a personal experience, that is exactly what we got. We chose to include the additional drinks pairing which I would 100% recomend for the full experience. Before each course Bruce talked us through what he was serving, where it was sourced (down to the name of the boat the fish was caught on). His knowledge of flavour and food theory was mind blowing and was represented by dishes that appeared simple if not for the number of steps Bruce had taken to get the ingredients to your plate. From 3 year homemade Miso to smoked fish custards and lacto-fermented vegtables. I will be reccomending The Shore to everyone I know as it has been the single best cullinary experience I have ever had and I look forward to the day I can afford to return. Thank you Bruce!

The best fish restaurant. Exceptional Japanese cuisine Interpretation, worth a special journey.

This is a small restaurant, more like a dining club than a restaurant. Booking essential. It has a ‘tasting’ type menu. Barry is a star! His cooking is brilliant. He buys in local produce and uses every bit to turn into delicious and interesting, Asian inspired food. Yummy

Food and service was outstanding. Wonderful local ingredients cooked by a talented chef at the top of his form. Definitely the best restaurant in Penrith.

I’d always thought the cultural high point of Penzance is Sports Direct. But this Japanese inspired fish restaurant is something else. If it was in Mayfair or Singapore I’d still be impressed. Enthusiastic engaged chef. Brilliant food and wine pairing. Mind is officially blown. A-maaa-zzzing. Go!!!

Creative. Passionate. Delicious. An outstanding tasting menu with local fish and ingredients served in an intimate setting with Chef/owner Bruce giving diners insights to each dish. Very highly recommended.

Fabulous experience all around. The food was delicious and inventive, the wine pairing was perfect, the service was spot-on. The chef came out to explain each course and tell us about why and how he created each dish, where the ingredients came from, etc. A great evening - highly recommended!

Exceptional dining experience. I love the food and how Chef Bruce presents it. Worth to visit again!

We had such a fantastic evening dining with the team at The Shore Restaurant. Very informative, great local produce and enjoyed the wine pairings. All in all, it was an exceptional experience. Thank you, & keep doing what you're doing!

This was my second visit and it didnt disappoint, lovely food and so well explained before each course. I wish I could afford more visits

Simply THE best fish/veg restaurant I have ever eaten at. Bruce is the most passionate chef you could imagine. The Shore serves the most amazing food with a delicious wine pairing. Nothing to fault and everything to sing from the roof tops about! We live 280 miles away and have been twice in the past 4 months ...can't WAIT to come back! If you're reading this and you've never been, then make it your mission to go ... you will NOT regret it 🥰🥰🥰

This is the 3rd or 4th time we have visited The Shore and every time it has been a fabulous culinary experience. Tuesday’s visit was no exception, a truly delicious menu prepared with precision, attention to detail and love by Bruce, ably assisted by his friendly and welcoming front of house manager. It was great the learn the provenance of each of the 6 dishes served from the chef himself. An intimate experience for people who enjoy trying unusual pairings and love the freshest ingredients from the local area. Well done Bruce, you do a fabulous job and we hope to be back next year!

A very special restaurant with all dishes using different fishes and cooking styles. The chef will have a brief introduction on his cooking philosophy at the start and then would briefly describe each dish before serving. Moreover, you can stay behind to share with him after the dinner. The first time I can have such close & free communication with the chef.

Super experience, world class food. Chefs presentation was so Informative. Expensive but worth every penny for the experience lovely group of people dining on the evening which was an added bonus

It was an excellent experience! It was amazing food theatre, from two different but equally passionate food professionals. The decor and story behind the carefully selected menu will thrill and excite anyone passionate about sustainability, supporting local British agriculture and fishing. I still cannot believe our host sources, preps, cooks and plates these dishes on their own. It's a massive show of art and skill that what is delivered from the door to plate is done with such character, finesse, and heart! They manage to produce what normally needs a team of people. But it's stripped back, family style dining is so refreshing and a joy to experience! It's a MUST for any true foodie

Great taster menu and wine pairing ,with chef introducing each dish

Joyful, remarkable evening of clear, complex and original dishes, beautifully presented, served with grace and introduced with Bruce’s infectious enthusiasm. The wine pairings were excellent. The most enjoyable and best value tasting menu we have had anywhere. A reason to return to Penzance on its own.

Outstanding-amazing all round experience-fabulous food & Bruce’s engagement was as good as the food. Definitely coming back!

You just have to visit this lovely, intimate restaurant. The small plates are out of this world, plus chef Bruce is super passionate about what he does and it comes through in the food. I cannot recommend highly enough.

Bruce’s tasting menu was the highlight of our 10 day gastronomic tour of Devon and Cornwall. For someone who claims never to have visited Japan, his kaiseki menu would do even Endo proud. His interpretation of chawanmushi was sublime with a fresh and crunchy shitake and caviar. Superb fish fresh from the quay and the locally grown vegetables were delicious. Even the shiso tasted like shiso tastes in Japan, a remarkable achievement given that shiso in UK is generally bland and disappointing. Three things to bear in mind: 1) try to show up at 6.45pm to get the best tables. Dinner starts promptly at 7pm. 2) don’t expect any meat. 3) Bruce leaves the kitchen between every other course to describe the following two courses. His account of where he sourced the ingredients and how he prepared them is truly fascinating. - Finally, a meal at the Shore is not only a true feast for all your senses but also incredibly good value.

An absolute must if you're in the area (or not! ) love seafood, east asian food and a truly passionate chef. Unlike anywhere we've eaten before, and all the better for it. The wine pairing was spot on and we licked our plates clean - and that's ok... For us, the very reason we will return to Penzance in the not too distant future. Thank you Bruce & Vicki for an amazing evening.. we are still talking about it....

Amazing food, amazing Chef Bruce, and the awesome Vicky 🙌

Absolutely amazing evening! The atmosphere was perfect, super informal and private setting yet world class food! The chef presenting every dish to the room is a wonderful touch. The wine pairing was really well thought through! Highly recommended and worth the money!

Couldn't recommend it more highly! Some of the best food we've ever eaten, drinks pairings were on point and the enthusiasm and passion the chef Bruce has for his art, made it a fantastic experience....relaxed and fun atmosphere, great front of house...a must visit restaraunt if you love fish. We'll be back soon!

Incredible food, up there with the best I’ve had. Fresh seafood, delicious local veg, simple dishes executed impeccably. Wine pairing was also good.

Fabulous food and the host, Bruce is lovely - passionate about cooking and local produce. Marvellous tasting menu - particular highlights were the bass with cucumber and an elderflower oil, totally delicious and totally different, not a common combination. Also the John Dory and the amazing dessert with a divine basil sorbet.

Penzance has a treasure. Easy to park near and you must get ready for a treat. Many perfectly executed courses with a short explanation about how the dishes came about. Lovely service also with tastes to remember. 2nd time of visiting and will return.

My favourite dinner of 2023. Sensational food and recommend the wine pairing. Great energy from both hosts. We will be back!

First and foremost Bruce is a wonderful, caring and passionate Chef. He cares deeply about his craft of providing the freshest local produce and creating wonderful flavours. When dining in the Shore he talks you through each course , on his diverse menu His creative flair is second to none and you come away feeling more enthusiastic about Seafood, than you ever have before. His personality is infectious and you feel like you have been baptised by a local fish priest:) If you're in the Penzance area, please make sure you visit The Shore, you won't be disappointed !

Every dish was absolutely stunning, incredible depth of flavours & textures. Great atmosphere & passionate chef.

From the moment we walked in to be welcomed by Bruce,we knew we were in for an unforgettable evening. I have eaten in Michelin starred restaurants,but this is something special. Each course is obviously planned with great care. Bruce’s knowledge and love of fresh local produce is obvious. He is a master of his craft. Thank you for an unforgettable evening.

One of the best meals we’ve ever had. A set menu of five fish dishes plus dessert prepared with passion and presented with self-deprecating enthusiasm by chef-owner Bruce Rennie, using Japanese techniques to bring out the best in his local produce. Every mouthful was delicious with each course complementing the one before and the one after. All the diners had to arrive at the same time, giving the evening the atmosphere of a supper club. The wine pairings are optional, but worth it because they are very carefully chosen. One course on the night we ate at The Shore was accompanied by sake, served at room temperature and perfectly smooth. The whole experience was delightful and one we will remember for a long time.

Fantastic meal! Well worth the money. The fish was insane!

We've been eating here pretty much since it opened and The Shore just gets better and better. The food is superb and the fixed menu format takes the stress out of choosing! The matched wines were excellent (book a taxi!) and Bruce's explanations between each course added to the experience. Bruce is an inventive and passionate chef and advocate for all things local, no detail is overlooked. They understandably can't take walk-ins so make sure you book.

Once again a fantastic meal at The Shore, cooked with skill and creativity by Bruce. Locally sourced exceptional fish dishes, with creative use of local ingredients. An exceptional experience. We’ve lived in Cornwall for ten years, tried all the “big names” and this is head...

Absolutely amazing restaurant, Bruce is so fantastic. Truly spectacular dining experience. Food at its very best, and the wine pairing is superb. Highly recommend for an unforgettable evening.

Bruce Rennie is a passionate Genius Chef! It was our 50th Wedding Anniversary so we wanted something very special and boy did we find it here at the Shore Restaurant! Tom Kerridge's The Hand & Flowers is our local so we didn't need to travel...

Damn COVID for keeping us away for 4 years!! So glad to have returned back at last, the food has only gotten better! Bruce is possibly the most talented chef in Cornwall and never fails to impress, sea food at it's finest! Get yourself some!!!

So glad I can go to the Shore without a reservation! While dinner is something special, it's great to have the lunch option. Superb quality for the price. Also plenty of vegetarian/vegan choices.

We came for lunch today, first time we've been but it won't be the last. We had the four vegan options - cauliflower karaage in curry sauce, house pickles, aubergine agebitashi and the miso broth. It was stunning, best food we've had in Penzance by...

Amazing Dinner, excellent ambience and inspired wine choices. We ate here, having booked back at the start of January. Bruce was warm and welcoming, Vicky too. It was a small cosy evening, with only 2 other tables in use. The fish was clearly fresh, the...

From start to finish the food experience was amazing can’t wait to take my family there again! Everything is so fresh and yummy! He is so talented!! Definitely no 1 restaurant in Cornwall.

Can't big up this place enough, whatever I say will not do Bruce or his food justice. I visited the shore with my partner this weekend and the experience was just mind blowing. We were fortunate enough to be the only diners in on this...

Eating at The Shore was a unique experience and Bruce is up there with the very best. Sensational food using local ingredients so inventively. Bruce is passionate about every aspect of his business and it makes for a memorable experience

From the initial welcome by the chef to the relaxed but attentive service the atmosphere for the evening was set fair. The food was fresh, innovative and packed with flavour and the wine pairings were perfect. A gorgeous evening. Thank you.

I have never tasted such incredible seafood dishes with so many exquisite flavours. The whole evening was just a fun experience with Bruce explaining the source of the ingredients for each dish and the wine he chose to match the dish. Definitely go for the...

A special occasion - or does coming here make it a special occasion - it's hard to judge! Bruce is an entertainer specializing in seafood and flavours. Every course a delight. He matches the dishes with wines - so take his advice would be my...

What an incredible dining experience. We were warmly welcomed and this set the tone for the rest of the night. The dishes served were exquisite and beautifully prepared. Each course is explained to you by Bruce, saying why and where the ingredients come from. We...

While the presentation and flow of dishes are influenced by Japanese cuisine...this restaurant is all about the best and freshest produce from west Cornwall. Newlyn landed fish are the star, and are treated with expertise. Bruce introduces each course describing where produce comes from, and...

Bruce's brain is a strange and wonderful place for sure and so is his kitchen. This was our 3rd trip to The Shore. Amd since our last visit Bruce reinvented his style. Japanese influences certainly bring out the excellence in his locally sourced ingredients. He...

Just amazing. The whole evening was a delightful experience. The food was exquisite and so great to have an intro talk to each course - so many local fresh ingredients, and so much thought into it all. Thank you

Love that he’d run out of the kitchen barefooted, give a little intro to each dish and then run back into the kitchen. His assistant/partner was really professional/pleasant. The atmosphere was spot on. Low light. Great choice of music. Loads of space between tables. Very...

Real pleasure to get to try Cornwall's best seafood and produce prepared with so much care, thought and expertise. The menu was fantastic and every course beautifully presented. I particularly enjoy this style of food and had read through the site before booking. I felt...

Having visited this restaurant in 2019 I was excited to return. I was not disappointed. The dining experience has been refined and distilled in that period by a very enthusiastic cook/proprietor. If the freshest fish served with a Japanese accent is your thing - don’t...

A fantastic concept exceptionally delivered. We visited in august during our vacation in the area. The food is very high quality, coming from the way the chef carefully sourced local ingredients and well considered how they go together. The short introductions to each dish by...

I booked this for my girlfriends birthday, I was stuck between this restaurant and The Uggly Butterfly down the road. The reviews for this seemed enticing and felt more inclined to support local businesses. The food was incredible, mixing local Cornish produce with a Japanese...

A wonderful evening starts off with Bruce the host/chef/sommelier greeting you in a warm and genuine manner along with the Restaurant manager Viktoria. Bruce is the host with the most - his love of the food and wine that is served to you is quite...

Visited with my wife on 14 July full of good expectations. However, we thought the food was reasonable but not exceptional as the price led us to believe. The over long introductions to each of the tasting menu courses was irritating as was the rushing...

Wonderful experience with a warm welcome from Bruce and excellent service throughout. His personal touch both front of house and in the kitchen makes this a great experience. The fish was superb, delicious and beautifully presented with little touches of brilliance throughout. Just fabulous!

It's not often that you get a truly unique experience that is also excellent in every way. Bruce and his assistant excitedly greet you at the door, and then proceed to provide a totally unique evening, where he finds time somehow to talk to you...

Modest and humble as any creator should be, this chef is in a league of his own. Every dish is perfectly balanced and sympathetic towards the main ingredient, with each piece of fish shining on its own without the need of being faffed up to...

Had fantastically memorable evening at The Shore Restaurant...local fish with a Japanese twist and a whole load of imagination, cant even begin to put it into words - the whole ethos, the experience, the level of service, and the sublime flavour combinations...Bruce Rennie is a...

Our first visit to this tiny restaurant was a treat! Perfect dish after dish arrived, introduced by the sole chef, accompanied by a wine flight. Sublime and a real treat for our senses. The standard was exceptional and with a focus on sustainability and supporting...

As self declared foodies, I had looked on Trip Advisor for an interesting restaurant to visit whilst staying in West Cornwall, never did I expect to have possibly one of the greatest meals I have ever had the privilege to be served. We were charmingly...

Took my wife for a meal at The Shore in Penzance as a birthday celebration and so glad I did. 5 dishes of the best seafood I’ve ever tasted followed by a wonderful desert. Each was paired with a beautiful wine all of which complemented...

The most unique dining experience. Bruce the Chef is very entertaining and passionate about using locally sourced ingredients in his delicious recipes. Each course was exquisite and well thought out. Bravo!

Do not miss this! We visited the evening after Storm Eunice swept through Cornwall in the morning, so quite an eventful day already. I would say that Bruce’s skill at fish cuisine is outstanding. This is definitely a modern restaurant to impress your guests or...

Outstanding meal made with great skill from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Complemented with great wines and excellent service in a single, un-rushed evening sitting. Bruce explains each course, where it’s from and how it’s made. A four course masterclass of cooking. Cannot fault this place....

This was an amazing night, the food was delicious, cooked so beautifully, the whole evening was a joy, will definitely be going again

Very enjoyable experience. We stayed in Penzance the night especially to come here and were not disappointed. Relaxed dining with beautifully cooked and favoured fish. I particularly liked it as Bruce is not into carbohydrate any more than I am. Apparently only 20% of custom...

Fresh local produce served to you by someone who is so passionate about the food its fantastic. Came across this place on TA and so pleased we did. If you're coming to the area you have to book to come here one night - you...

Just the best fish experience we have had. Personal, intimate and delicious. We would highly recommend this restaurant.

We love Bruce and have done since he opened but we do t get to go as often as we would like so while in Cornwall this week we went twice - greedy I know - bovvered!!! I am a great believer In you get...

Good heavens. It's hard to find the appropriate superlatives to describe this experience. There are no choices - that in itself is rather wonderful. It is a lot of money, but you soon realise that it is not expensive. This is eating at the hand of a chef who's at the top of his game, creating the very best combinations of the very best foods available, and everything is very local. Choose a fabulous bottle of wine. Eat slowly. Savour every mouthful. Then start saving for your next visit. Thank you to the enthusiastic chef Bruce and his excellent assistant. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening and we will be back.

Probably the best meal I have eaten, just superb. The freshest ingredients and Bruce's enthusiasm. Loved Bruce introducing each course, talking about the fish and veg, where it came from and how he had prepared it. A visit is a must if you are planning...

Great to re-visit this wonderful venue and have the full "Bruce" experience (Bruce Rennie is the owner and solo chef). Tasting menu with the chef introducing each course and the matched wines (for those opting for the wine flight). Expert cooking, mainly fish based, and...

We were in Penzance and decided to try the Shore based on the reviews and also the video on the website...so glad we did as the fixed menu was outstanding - sharp cooking, great fresh flavours and Bruce Rennie’s passion, enthusiasm and descriptions were infectious....

Our dinner here for the final night of our honeymoon was outstanding. We loved everything about it, from the tables, the atmosphere, the introduction from Bruce to the food and the service. The food itself was plentiful, really delicious and beautifully presented. The wine pairing...

We visited whilst on holiday, and I was intrigued by this 'one man kitchen' restaurant, and it didn't disappoint. Each course was a delight and Bruce explained each course with great enthusiasm. It was a relaxed and intimate dining experience without the pomp. Bruce even...

Two friends and I dined at The Shore last evening from the moment we arrived it was excellent,The server was friendly and very efficient and Bruce the Chef/Proprietor was amazing coming out front to explain each of the four courses and the wines.he was funny...

We visited The Shore during our holiday last week. This small restarant since the pandemic has become more of a supper club vibe with one sitting and one menu. Although it now says that he doesn't deal with dietary requirements, at the time of booking...

Bruce has created something truly outstanding with The Shore Restaurant and the intimate dining experience . Each course consists of fresh. locally sourced ingredients and a suggested wine for each dish. Before each course, Bruce explains the creative and cooking process and where the flavours...

This is what a dining experience is all about. A chef who is passionate about cooking great food for people in a small and relaxed environment. As a meat fan coming to a fish restaurant with a set menu I could not see before we...

Came across this place by chance and absolutely delighted that we did. Wonderful locally sourced, fresh fish and vegetables all presented exceptionally. Each dish was explained in great detail by Bruce fully bringing the whole restaurant into his creative process. Food was wonderful, setting was...

I previously reviewed The Shore in detail in 2017 so am not going to repeat in detail now however I wanted to assure prospective visitors that the restaurant continues to go from strength to strength. If you want genuinely interesting food that is sourced incredibly...

Top marks to Bruce for producing a fantastic evening of dishes!! You can tell he is passionate about sourcing the very best ingredients and producing a new menu based on what he can get his hands on. We loved every single dish! Lovely intimate atmosphere...

Everything is wonderful at Shore from the enthusiastic welcome to the superb quality of the food. Bruce knows how to present perfect fish that is accompanied by delicious herbs and vegetables. It is like observing a master at work as he explains the rational behind...

Expectations were high after reading some of the reviews. I’m afraid all talk and poor execution. The chef will stand and talk about the quality of his local produce, freshness, preparation etc, but what was served was minute and rather bland. We were in and...

Bruce Rennie’s ethical principles brings the best of locally sourced produce to the table in an innovative effortless manner showcasing his sublime talent. Lockdown has forced a reconfiguration of his business model which enhances his personable distinctive style. A true gem of a find for...

Where do I start!?! This restaurant was absolutely incredible. A small place with two staff that manage and prepare everything themselves. When you arrive you are made to feel welcome and provided with a little bit of information about your evening. The chef decides on...