The best restaurants in St Austell Bay Cornwall, Isles of Scilly South West

A day on the beach followed by chowder and chips. Fantastic food. Will definitely call again when back in Cornwall

Review for The Longstore, Charlestown My wife and I had an incredible dining experience at The Longstore in Charlestown. We visited on a Wednesday evening at 8:15 pm, and despite the restaurant being busy for a weekday, the service was outstanding. We both ordered the Sirloin Steak with Skinny Fries and a side of Mac & Cheese, and everything was cooked to perfection. The steak was full of flavor, beautifully seared, and tender, while the fries were crisp and well-seasoned. The Mac & Cheese was rich, creamy, and the perfect indulgent side. A special mention to Katie, who served us with such warmth and professionalism. Even with the restaurant bustling, she made sure we were well taken care of, adding to the overall fantastic experience. The Longstore truly delivers on both food quality and service. If you’re in Charlestown and looking for an amazing steak, this is the place to go! Highly recommended.

The staff are very friendly. They always welcome our dogs in the cafe. The food is very tasty, and the coffee is excellent.

Went on the basis of other reviews and was not at all disappointed. The mackerel baps were brilliant as were the fried potatoes. Perfectly cooked, well seasoned and all from friendly staff. 10/10

Booked a two day getaway for R & R through Booking.com. Stayed Saturday and Sunday nights on B&B basis. (1st & 2nd March) We checked in around 3pm and were taken to the room by friendly staff member. The room was introduced as a "Cabin" style room. At first we thought that it was quite small and very little room to move. Facilities were excellent and very clean and modern. Especially the bathroom. Again small but useable. Bedroom space was very different, tiny area, hanging space was at a premium. 3 shirts and the space was full. The bed was enclosed in a tight corner with only one access side, so exiting was difficult to say the least. I enquired about a bigger room and the extra cost to do so. I was informed that if someone did not show up I would be informed and the room would be offered. That unfortunately did not happen. I explained that my wife had limited mobility and found it difficult to enter and exit tight spaces but it appeared to fall on deaf ears. A follow up to say sorry no rooms were available might have helped us decide not to stay the second night. I think maybe it would have been better to book direct with the Hotel and the possibility of discussing room size etc. I thought for the money we paid Booking.com the room would have been more standard size. I get Genius discount with Booking.com so my assumption was completely wrong. We likened the room more to "Rabbit Hutch" more than "Cabin" For the price we paid I would consider the room expensive and more to be used as single occupancy rather than double. All other aspects of our stay were lovely, the staff, the public area's, food and drinks were all very good. The only other worry I have is parking ticket arriving at a later date. I asked at the time of check in if it was in order to park just up the road in the general Car Park and was told to give my Reg number to reception and that would be ok. On leaving the Car Park I noticed the "Have you paid an displayed" sign. We gave our details to a young lady service at the bar and she said she would enter it at reception on our room number (4). I checked later after returning from a walk and found it had not been and was done then but informed there would be a problem because the Car Park was not monitored. I hope that statement was correct!

Staff not friendly nobody checked if the food was satisfactory or would like more drinks. My wife is blind no help or consideration from staff would been nice to offered a better illuminated position but no. My wife had a burger which she highly rated, I had 11 oz sirloin steak which was very fatty probably about 4oz of fat for £35 I expected a much better steak. Because of the lack of attention at the end of the meal we went up to the bar to pay after waiting 20 minutes at the table. I can’t imagine what the service is like when they are busy !

Great little cafe (presumably a Longstore offshoot, as it’s attached). A small number of tables inside and more outside. Nice seaside blue and white vibe. We had tea, cappuccino and two sourdough toasties with roasted mushrooms, tomatoes, Emmental cheese and truffle mayo - with a refreshing but hot chilli and carrot salad in the side. £13 per head paid for very good quality. Food and drink was great and service fast and friendly. Other customers had young children and dog with them. Would recommend for sure.

Me and the Mr popped in for a post sea-swim breakfast and ssooo glad we did. Staff were welcoming, friendly, and accommodating. Food was good quality, very tasty, and well presented. My tea came in a non-leaky pot, and was hot and fresh. Bacon was crispy, eggs were a rich yellow colour, and well seasoned. Carrot cake was moist and the frosting was lush! Will definitely be back. Thanks, you've pitched it just right! 👌🏼😍😋

My sister and I had a potter around Charlestown this morning and called into the Tallships Creamery on our way back to the car. What a lovely, quirky little place this is. We chose a cheese and onion pasty and a slice of chocolate fudge cake to share. What can I say, the pasty was absolutely lovely. The combination of the cheese with the flaky pastry was absolutely yummy and the chocolate fudge cake was gorgeous. Definitely a place I would go to again.

Have had a couple of Sunday lunches at the Bay View and I have to say both have been really good, a three course dinner, very good food with excellent service throughout, thanks to Brett for great service, a clear favourite with the regulars. I would recommend and will be back.

Their Cornish pasties were made the traditional way and NOT full of minced gristle like ginsters but with chunks of tender stake and fresh veg with a lovely flaky pastry. Such a shame it's not in existence anymore .

The Taste Brasserie is quite possibly the best restaurant I've ever been to at a hotel. The food's 10/10, atmosphere's spot on, and the service is on a whole new level! Just want to mention two of the restaurant staff that stood out for me, Diane and Ben. They were both exceptionally attentive, kind and polite.

couldn't say, closed everytime i have visited- i have wanted to try this place as i watched it being built -I hope if I keep trying i will get the chance one day

Visited here twice as it was a little gold mine to escape the rain. The breakfast and cake I had was fresh, hot and very tasty service was quick and very reasonably priced for the quality. The caramel doughnut I had was so soft and filled with fresh cream. Best cream cake I’ve had in years. Will return next time I’m in the area.

Absolutely fantastic food; I had the stone bass, which was superb and really well presented, with wonderfully soft scallops. My wife, who's veggie, found plenty to choose from when other restaurants are just offering the same handful of dishes that others offer. Great service too. Just a shame we're on holiday as it means we can't come back easily!