TJ's Surf Shop and Cafe in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Amazing food, fantastic service and very dog friendly. Chilled atmosphere. We had a peppered squid salad and a pizza and they were delicious. We only had hot drinks but there's alcohol and cocktails are available.

We had a lovely lunch on a blustery day in September. The restaurant was cosy and welcoming either fabulous views over the beach. We really enjoyed scampi and chip and butternut squash Thai soup with a tasty Focaccia roll. The staff were friendly and efficient, food was excellent quality and good value for money. A great place to stop when you’re walking in the area or on Polzeath beach. We parked at Pentire Glaze and walked into Polzeath and on to Daymer Bay - glorious scenery.

Stopped here for late lunch. Good choice of drinks and snacks. Very busy, friendly customers and staff. We had fish and chips which was filling and delicious

Great creamntea and our dogs loved their sausage treat! And that view!

Can't review the food as we didn't get any - arrived around 7.30pm and was told the restaurant was closing at 8pm! It was a beautiful evening in early September and the beach was packed. Considering Polzeath is famous for its sunsets, and this shack looks out over the beach, I thought it a strange policy. Manager seemed stressed, the inside felt overcrowded and a bit grubby to be honest, not helped by dogs everywhere, even though they weren't supposed to be on the beach at that time of the year. Serving staff in Cornwall don't care whether you stay or go - TJs is not the only place like this and its not as if it's cheap - they charge a fortune (£16+ for a burger is typical). It's no wonder the Tourist Board are tearing their hair out at the moment. Polzeath has been losing its charm for a number of years now. We will probably stick to Europe next summer.

Delicious Chicken Burger and melt in the mouth chips 🤤

We ordered some cider and a pizza to share and it was all delicious! Amazing pizza and quick and very friendly service. Would recommend to anyone!

Excellent service, food was great and view of bay was bonus. Highly recommend the squid salad, the scampi was basic in comparison. Delicious mussels, if a bit pricey.

Food timings aren’t what they say and the boss is very rude

We visited TJs surf cafe on saturday evening. (After winning a competition earlier on in the year) We booked a table last minute, and they managed to get us in at 5 pm. The table was lovely . Inside looking out towards the beach. Great views! The service from the start was fantastic. The guy who was in charge that day went above and beyond to make our evening enjoyable. We had a number of cocktails for the adults ! And soft drinks for the little one! But they all tasted very yummy. The food was delicious. There is a wide selection of food for everyone to choose from. We couldn't fault a single thing that evening. Thank you for a fab evening 😊 We will be back very soon!

Enjoyed a lovely breakfast here with the family. The breakfast hash was so tasty and very plentiful. Special mention for the sausages - very high quality! Lovely friendly service, and handy to have a couple of toilets available too. Will be back 👍

We visited TJ's Surf Cafe on a slightly windswept, overcast Saturday and decided to sit on the terrace. Despite the weather, the location offered a charming atmosphere with a beautiful view. We arrived just as the kitchen staff was transitioning between breakfast and lunch, which gave us time to enjoy a couple of coffees and later a pint while we waited for the kitchen to reopen. Our server was fantastic—enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and eager to share the specials with us. We were originally set on what we wanted, but after hearing about the specials, we couldn't resist changing our order. I opted for the Marcel new potatoes, which were served with olives and chili. The dish was simply delicious, with the flavors perfectly complementing each other. My partner chose the sea bass with pesto, accompanied by a couple of lemoncello spritzes. The sea bass was cooked to perfection, and the drink was a refreshing pairing. Just as our food arrived, the sun came out and the wind dropped, creating a perfect setting for our meal. We spent a fantastic hour dining and enjoying the ambiance. The experience was so pleasant that we could have easily stayed longer, but with other eager diners waiting for a table, we decided it was only fair to give them a chance to enjoy the excellent fare as well. If you find yourself in Polzeath, spending a couple of hours on TJ’s terrace is a must. The combination of good food, friendly service, and a relaxing atmosphere makes it a spot worth visiting. Highly recommended!

A great place to go for food or drinks, we come here every time we stay in Cornwall. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, service is good seeing how many people there usually are. The view of Polzeath beach is amazing. The food is excellent quality and I have to suggest the Oreo milkshake as a drink as that is to die for! All round I would give it a 5/5

Family of 6 adults and one hungry Labrador enjoyed a gorgeous breakfast on the terrace. Staff were really friendly and especially attentive to our lab who really enjoyed the sausages. The breakfasts were delicious and we will definitely be back on our next visit to Polzeath.

As regulars to Polzeath, me and some friends (all of us 24-25 years of age) decided to go for some food and some drinks after our long journey. As we ordered our drinks the waitress immediately asked to see some ID. Feeling quite surprised we all obliged and gave our driving licenses over. Her first reaction was to say that two were fake and that she would need to take them inside to the manager. After 2 mins she returned saying that 2 were real and 2 were fake. Completely stunned we asked what about them was fake to which she had no answer only that “my manager said so”. Still in shock I asked if we could please speak to the manager to which the waitress replied “he’s cooking right now he won’t be happy” to save the trouble we all had to end up ordering soft drinks with our food that took a long time to arrive. A shocking example of customer service, a disappointing start to my holiday and a venue which I will not be returning to.

This is a lovely spot overlooking the beach. The young lad took our order for just 2 coffees. He came back with these and a small bowl containing a chopped up sausage. "Would your dog like a sausage" he asked. Yes, that would be very nice thank you we said, thinking how pleasant. Well the bill arrived and we were charged £1.50 "dog sausage". Ha ha, what a neat trick. So my advice is do not accept anything seemingly offered free at this place. It was probably a left over uneaten one from someone elses breakfast plate anyway.

We’ve been coming to Polzeath for years for surfing and always had drinks here and received great service and spectacular views. Tonight my family and I came here for dinner and the chef was more than happy to cater for my 20+ allergies and intolerances and I had an absolutely BANGIN fish and chips and my family had great scran too; moules frites, scampi, amazing squid, Asian chicken ALL GURT LUSH. THIS PLACE IS WAYYYY BETTER THSN PAUL AINSWORTH MARINERS (been there twice, it’s a bit tired) The front of house geezer is genuinely fun and warm and the staff are all very helpful. I also love with autism and found this place very comfortable. I usually hate eating out. I love it ere! We will be here again! Boom 💥 🤩 🥳

Me and my parter had some great food at Tjs Great service from staff and head host very helpful The bay watch burger to die for

Beautiful beach views, gorgeous food and friendly staff

Great little roof terrace bar, good food, good service

"Move over, Colossus of Rhodes! You've been dethroned as the sixth wonder of the world by TJ's Roof Terraces' 'Baywatch Burger.' Chef Aidan has concocted the most divine burger I've ever savoured, aptly christened by me as the 'Colossus Burger' due to its taste, beachside location and wonderful staff at TJ’s in Polzeath. Prepare for an OMG*Heavenly*Taste*Sensation!" 🍔🌊🌟

Just incredible, the friendliest, most attentive wonderful staff serving great food and great drinks in one of the best locations in the country, it's just exceptionally brilliant. Can't wait to return.

Bad service and food over priced. Because of the location right on the beach, apparently this restuarant staff fell like they dont have to be polite of nice. Food took forever , and was basic at best.

Excellent food and service. Wonderful views and location. TJ's was a real treat. Especially the fish and chips! Scrummy burgers too.

Great place, staff happy and helpful, food tasty and filling.

An extremely dog & human friendly place for lunch & a drink. Customer service is very good and the food is top notch. Well done too all .

We had a fab meal at TJs, such a gem of a place. Friendly and welcoming staff (thanks Jeremy!) and the food surpassed our expectations. I had veggie chilli nachos, partner had a TJs smash burger. Both meals tasted wonderful and we won’t hesitate to go back next year.

Every time I come to Polzeath I always look forward to coming toTJ's they always have something good to eat great service brilliant food and amazing atmosphere

Great vegan breakfast with lovely beach views

We had an early dinner at TJ"s and very much enjoyed all the food we had. Great atmosphere, super staff. Drinks were spot on. Lovely pint of Offshore Pilsner. The terrace, the views - amazing. Highly recommend

Friendly staff, great views and excellent food. We would go back

We love it here. Great food, welcoming to children, lovely staff.

Lovely cafe with lovely food. Ordered the beef chilli nachos and they didn't disappoint. Bit portion and well made

We found this gem after getting drenched in a torrential downpour as we walked along the coast path at Polzeath. We made our way up their spiral staircase to investigate the type of cuisine on offer and the young lady there cheerfully handed us a menu and invited us to take a seat while we considered our options. We decided to stay and were delighted with our meal - freshly cooked to order, and the friendliest staff , even moving us to a more comfortable table at one point when that was vacated. We can only imagine how lovely it would be to sit out on their terrace in more favourable weather, watching all the activity down on the beach. We would certainly return if visiting Polzeath again. Don’t expect fine dining or a hugely diverse menu - just enjoy the tasty food and friendly ambiance.

Grabbed two Fish &Chips dinners on a busy April bank holiday. Place was pretty full so we sat out on the terrace and ate it in the warm drizzle.😂 Staff were great, kept coming out and checking we were ok, food was hot and the F&C's were the best we've had for ages.. (and we live in Cornwall). Well worth a visit and take to the outside terrace whatever the weather, the view out to the bay is well worth it..👍🏻👍🏻🏄

Absolutely fantastic food and great service! Everything was freshly made and so tasty! This is a dog friendly place full of positive energy! Highly recommended 👌

What an amazing spot to have lunch. Epic views and the best chilli beef nachos I have had. Coupled with an ice cold pint of Offshore lager, it made our visit to Polzeath complete. Well done to the staff who were very friendly and engaging while it was very busy with customers and I can see why it's busy, great cafe with bistro quality fare . 5 stars

What an amazing spot to have lunch. Epic views and the best chilli beef nachos I have had. Coupled with an ice cold pint of Offshore lager, made our visit to Polzeath complete. Well done to the staff who were very friendly and engaging while it was very busy with customers and I can see why its busy, great cafe with bistro quality fare . 5 stars

Absolutely gorgeous atmosphere with brilliant food and super friendly staff! would recommend to anyone, one of the best places to come if you are in the area! Big love for TJ's ♡

Lovely view, excellent food and great service! Dog friendly as well.

Just fabulous! Incredibly friendly welcome, good gorgeous, view fantastic…don’t miss this little gem and certainly don’t miss the Cornish Bun! Super dog friendly, couldn’t want for better x

Been a number of times now and three things are consistently true (1) food is great - particularly soup of the day and the salads (2) service is friendly (3) genuinely dog friendly, even down to the chopped cold sausage. Perfect place for a snack after or mid walk! Does exactly what it says on the tin.

We called here for lunch. It has views onto the beach. The waitress took our order but forgot to put it through, so we were left waiting a long time. The cafe is small and was full when we visited, and everyone had at least 1 or 2 dogs, owners were queuing at the bar and around the door area, leads tangling and dogs everywhere, I am not keen on them and was very uncomfortable indeed trying to get around them. This coupled with loud, obnoxious, shouting customers made this a very unpleasant experience. (Perhaps that’s what some people call a ‘vibe’) The food and coffee was nice though, when it eventually came.

A great place to eat, nice food, and staff are really friendly. We have eaten out in lots of places in the area this week and this is definitely the best.

Great food quality, amount and friendly service. Super haddock size cooked beautifully. Good veg burger presented well. Chicken burger good size and customised.

Formula One performance!……..staff, food and setting were brilliant. We walked into Polzeath with our dog Oakley the Golden Retriever and arrived at TJs for breakfast just after 10:00. Wife had half a Cornish breakfast and I had the veggie breakfast, both cooked to perfection. Each time we’ve been the staff are extra attentive, warm and caring, they make you feel like they’re inviting you into their own home. Check the timings at this time of year, opened for breakfast today at 10:00. Cannot recommend this place enough.

Stumbled across TJ's when staying in Polzeath for a few days. It wasn't open when we arrived possibly due to being out of season but opened Fri/Sat/Sun. We had breakfast and dinner here twice, absolutely delicious. Beans on toast one day (£6) and veggie breakfast next day(£11) which was amazing and to much for me to eat. For dinner we had Margaretta pizza, skin on chips and garlic ciabatta (£15) to share (7.50 each), plenty for 2 people. If they had been open for the duration of our stay we would probably have eaten there every day.

Drove an hour to get there and arrived at 3pm only to be told they're now closing. Google business page shows open until 8pm, keep business hours up to date.

Amazing seared scallops with crispy bacon and black pudding!!! Nice meaty burger. Excellent service. Wonderful place. Highly recommended.

A wonderful place to eat with an amazing view...food delicious..staff friendly and courteous...we'll be back!!

I’ve been coming to TJ’s since 2017, and it never disappoints! The food is consistently great, and I love the location on the beach and relaxed atmosphere here. TJ’s is really good value - the food portions are excellent for the money. I really recommend their loaded sweet potato fries and paninis. It’s also a great spot for a hearty breakfast and delicious coffee. The team at TJ’s are helpful and friendly, though service can sometimes be a little slow as there is often minimal staff. The café is very dog friendly and even offers sausages for dogs on the menu! It’s also great for a post-surf feed, but note that no wet wetsuits are allowed inside the café. Plenty of outdoor seating on the terrace, though! Can’t wait to come back again soon 😇

Great place to eat. The breakfast could have been warmer, though.

Best ever goat's cheese salad ever. Can't praise the place enough. So good. Wonderful staff and excellent fresh ingredients.

Love this place. Been here several times with family over the summer and returned last night with a group of friends. Another great evening with fantastic food and a great relaxed atmosphere. It’s popular and can get busy, particularly when the weather is good and people are seated outside on the deck, so we usually book. The staff have always been friendly and can’t do enough for you.

Gorgeous food with fast and polite service and a 10/10 location with views across the beach. Great selection of food... the mussels were to die for! We had dinner on our first evening and came back twice later in the week! Can't wait for our next visit!

Fantastic fish and chips and even better mussels! Both lots of seafood were incredibly fresh as you would expect and very healthy portions too. We managed to get a table at the last minute for dinner and we couldn’t have found a better spot. Staff were very friendly and helpful! All in all 10/10

Still sitting here waiting for a meal that I ordered well over an hour ago. People who arrived after us are paying their bills and leaving. We’ve actually had to ask to get a round of drinks on the house as compensation. Should have been offered as a matter of course the second they realised (after being prompted about the lengthy wait) that they’d lost our order. We were told a ‘technical glitch’. Nobody else had been inconvenienced by a ‘technical glitch’. So very disappointed. Food finally arrived and, thankfully, was delicious. Such a shame.

Delicious food served in a great location. We had a lovely dinner here with very friendly service and great choice. The goats cheese salad was excellent and everyone enjoyed their food. The restaurant allows dogs (including inside). The only downside is that it is up a spiral staircase which may not be accessible for some. Some of the group went back for an excellent breakfast. Recommended - booking ahead advisable.

Absolutely fantastic food amazing staff I can't praise it enough definitely worthy of Michelin stars. Can't wait to go again.

Nice food overlooking the beach at Polzeath but let down by really poor forgetful service meaning food was delayed badly. It’s understandable, mistakes happen; but the waiter, the only person taking food orders outside, said he didn’t know who took our order and when checking said it hadn’t been put through. I guess this happens when relying on seasonal staff but could do with improving.

Salt and pepper squid was delicious, best salad I’ve ever had. Big portion too so well worth the price. Do wish they’d shut a little later for dinner.

We popped in around 5.45 for dinner and were locally enough to get a seat outside. We’ve been coming to Polzeath for years but never tried TJs. The food was really good, they have a good kiddies menu and the staff are very attentive. On...

Fantastic Service. Food is Amazing! Especially the mussels! Really great Atmosphere. A must visit if you are in the area. Worth travelling to if you're not. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I had an absolutely fantastic experience at TJ's Surf Cafe during my recent visit. The beachside location created a perfect ambiance, overlooking the stunning Cornish beach where people were enjoying body surfing and surfing. The atmosphere was captivating, and the staff were incredibly friendly, enhancing the overall welcoming vibe of the place. My family and I were all delighted with the food. While the kids enjoyed a delicious pizza, I had the pleasure of indulging in the most delectable and juicy burger I've had in a long time. The flavors were exceptional and left me craving for more. TJ's Surf Cafe truly stands out not only for its mouthwatering food but also for the overall experience it offers. It's a place where you can savor a delightful meal while immersing yourself in the beauty of the surroundings. I can't recommend this place enough for anyone seeking a memorable beachside dining experience. It's a definite must-visit!

An evening at TJ’s…Great way to finish a holiday in Cornwall. Great food served with a smile! Cheers Colm!

Absolutely love this place! The food was delicious and service friendly and quick, despite being really busy; this coupled with the view it's no wonder they are so busy. Highly recommend and we'll definitely be frequenting again.

Awesome, bar and restaurant. Great views and vibe. Food and drink great too.

We visited again this year, and can happily say it’s still as good as ever, everyone enjoyed their food, burgers, nacho, chilli and kids meal. (Although I do wish Pizzas were still on the menu) Service was friendly and quick. Think we’ll be going again,...

Fantastic food. We ordered beef and spicy chicken nachos with chicken wings. Service was exceptional and staff were friendly. The views over the beach was gorgeous 😍

Service to start was rather slow. Four other tables that sat after us were served before had to flag someone down to get served. However upon placing our order drinks came fast and food followed shortly after. Be prepared to deal with a load of wasps, I would suggest the business look for a wasps nest as there was an abnormal amount of them. I would give higher but staff are not attentive, you have to hunt them down, tables are dirty, clean ones lacking menus or cutlery and asking them for service or cutlery was returned with a look as if you have asked them something in a foreign language.

We went to TJ's Surf Cafe on a whim... it ended up being INCREDIBLE! We hadn't booked, but they still found us a table to grab a bite. The chicken burger was possibly the best I've ever had. Superb views & excellent service... we'll absolutely be back! PS: If you park on the beach, keep an eye out for the tide!

The food was generally very good - when it eventually arrived . But the staff were somewhat rude , dismissive and not customer focused . Shame about the service but suspect the root cause is with the management, who have not adequately trained their young...

We went for lunch during peak time and wanted to sit outside but there were no tables available so a (very handsome, Irish) member of staff kindly moved a table from inside to the balcony for us. All the staff were super friendly and even...

Amazing location and great service. Even moved a table outside so we could stay on the terrace. Great food and atmosphere. Waitresses are lovely and so attentive

Lovely place to eat, friendly staff great food

Fantastic place, atmosphere and staff

So disappointed. I'd wanted to eat here for so long as it's a rooftop bar overlooking the beach. We always leave it too late!!! This year we found a free table. It did need clearing but I stacked everything to one side. 15 mins later...

It was a very nice breakfast spoilt by my request to change mushroom to an extra hash brown. I was charged £1.50 extra for the hash brown but no reduction for not having the mushroom. Also forgot the toast I ordered but fortunately not charged...

Fantastic place to go eat and drink, brilliant atmosphere and great value. Best chilli I've ever tasted. Can't recommend this place enough.

Had a fantastic meal at TJs with the family, brilliant food, great service, great value, would recommend this place can't praise enough, will definitely be going back.

Staff are very friendly but when I said I was unable to eat a dish as was too chilly hot nothing was done about it and still had to pay . I said I was still hungry. It's a shame as charging was more important...

Loved our visit to TJs whilst our son had a surf lesson. Such a nice spot for breakfast (the pancakes with bacon were quality) and people watching. Staff were lovely and hope to return soon.

Visited this lovely beach side cafe for lunch. Excellent salad with goats cheese and summer fruits quite different and delicious. Service and atmosphere excellent, Will visit again.

Sat in the sun overlooking the Beach such a lovely place to have lunch.Good choice of menu, good food came out very hot ,good friendly staff overall a good place to eat

Nice staff, lovely food, great views down the beach. Went here two days running was so nice

Grabbed a quick lunch here. Very nice staff, service friendly and quick. A great position looking out on beach from outdoors plus indoor seating also. Had a very nice fish finger sandwich served with a side salad.

We have visited this little gem a number of times, and on our recent weeks stay, popped in a couple of times again. Not only is this a wonderful location, with staff that couldn't be more helpful, the food is always of a high quality...

Really lovey food. Great atmosphere. Super fayre. We all enjoyed our evening here. Would recommend the hake. We’ll be back.

Having read such great reviews, we decided to book a table for lunchtime. We were advised food would be 30 mins, which wouldn’t have been a problem, but it was closer to 45 minutes. As I could see it was taking a while, I asked...

Quality spot for a casual drink, great view, lovely staff, pretty good value for the area. Will be back to try the food!

Fantastic food, great service even though it was very busy. Lovely sunny balcony overlooking bay. We had a selection of small plates and they were very good. Nice wine too.

My partner and I both enjoyed the chicken burgers (his with added bacon and cheese). As well as strawberry and chocolate milkshakes. Overall, the food and shakes tasted great, a little pricey but due to the location (right on the beach front) it was expected. I'd recommend this place for anyone that fancies some delicious food on the seafront!

Had lunch here several times during our week's holiday and would highly recommend. Good quality food, reasonable prices, friendly service, and really dog friendly with a sausage option on the menu for them.

Very friendly staff and even brought a bowl of water for our 2 dogs. We just had a bacon sandwich and coffee to refresh us after a 5 mile walk which was brought to our table without much delay. We ordered 2 sausages for our...

Top place in polzeath, great team and great food with a new menu for new season …. We had the mussels in yellow Thai broth and king prawns etc really yummy

Fantastic views right on the beach, very friendly staff. Food was excellent quality, if in the area again, we will be back. Thank you 😊

A vegan breakfast or any other meal is a very rare thing on this part of the Cornish coast line. But not at TJs. The full vegan breakfast was thought out and not just a mush mash of after thoughts like so many other places...

we had such a great time here, great atmosphere and happy staff. the food was AMAZING! definitely recommend coming here.

Fab food, dog friendly, great staff and a lovely choice of food. If it's good enough for Gordon Ramsay (who we saw in there), then it's good enough for us!

Stumbled across this lovely place whilst holidaying in Polzeath & what a lovely place. Great food & lovely amenable staff with great service. Will definitely be coming back & well worth a visit if you are down this way! Oh & great reggae music playing