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

We ate here last night, whilst on holiday in Charlestown. Cosy fish restaurant. Great views if weather is kind to sit outside. We had the mackerel to start. I had I’d say the best fish chowder I’ve ever had. And my husband had a special of Mackerel. It’s not cheap, but the food is great,the fish is fresh so therefore I think it’s value for money. Very delicious.

As usual The Galley provides the very best lunchtime snacks. Tuna sweetcorn sandwich full of tuna on delicious bread. Hot mug of tea to wash it down. I took two cream teas away to eat later with my husband. Large home made scones. There is nothing in Charlestown to beat this place and the prices are so reasonable. Try the crab sandwiches!! Fantastic

I called in at this unassuming place for a take out chicken burger, it was so nice we went back for a meal the following night. We had a beef burger, a pizza and a steak, all were cooked to perfection with a bit of a twist. Such a shame we are going home tomorrow as we would have loved to come again. Staff are all lovely-friendly and helpful.

We really enjoyed our visit and meal at the Pier House, Although the menu is not extensive, the food was excellent. Personally I would like the option of vegetables as a side. (We were amazed that each table had a tall lit candle, they seemed precarious and you could see the dried flower decoration had been singed already. Just thinking, after the previous fire here) Service was very good.

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! 👌🏼😍😋

Fantastic staff and an amazing roast dinner. Lovely waitress took some pictures for us before we headed back into the storm!

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 .

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.

Have visited Charlestown on many occasions and used, and eaten at the Rashleigh Arms, so decided to book a 3 day stay. First Impression good, but sadly downhill quickly. Yes we stayed mid week, thus some people use the venue for work related stays. Accomodation looks the business, but we stayed in the Georgian townhouse building adjacent to the car park, on the ground floor. Thus the Harbour view was very restricted to craning ones neck to look over the building in front. Open the door to a step, easily forgotten, thus a trip hazard, likewise in the room itself. Hot water, eventually, leave the tap/s running and it eventually arrives. An old building we were told. Perhaps a pumped system would help. Central heating; window radiator had loose thermostatic valve thus not working, did manage to screw back, and told management needed fixing. If you are a light sleeper be aware; ground floor main door and staircase noisy from other residents, mentioned to management that perhaps a sign on the wall to consider others would be nice. Carpark, as they say is very up and down and not at all easy to move luggage, or indeed drive on, not that well lit either. Breakfast first day very disappointing, beware the Eggs Florentine, poached eggs hard and cold. Inedible and sent back. One area missing is for residents, unless you want to sit in the pub bar or your room. We went into the ,not very busy, restaurant area at 20.30, where breakfast is served, only to be told not sorry with a wave of the hand you have to go into the bar area. Football and not seats, no thanks. This is where the reception desk is too, so what if we had wanted to speak to the reception staff? We walked down to the sister pub and found it quite pleasant, they do have a resident area near reception, although we used a small room at the front. on leaving we mentioned all these to management, so maybe other visitors will benefit. Would we stay again, maybe, but pay for a lesser room and you'll get the view!

A mid week lunch at the holmbush pub is amazing food and great value. Really enjoyed the food the pub and the staff are awesome

A great pub with friendly staff and great food. Dog friendly too. I had belly pork and mash, my partner had slow roasted lamb. Both were well presented and delicious

Won’t be back anytime soon ! It used to be a good but has fallen off the edge I’m afraid The cafe area is a complete shambles, full bin bags lying in the seating area, tinned drinks stacked up, bookshelves stood up against wall and no heating. Food is poor quality and hugely overpriced, with stale bread, salad leaves going brown and “ lumps” of cheese in the sandwich. The staff are less than helpful and appearance does not seem to matter to them. All in all a very poor standard set in all aspects

We were looking for a special venue to celebrate a birthday. And this looked a lovely place. But we very disappointed with the food. The fish pie was totally covered in cheese and was very salty it contained little fish just a few tiny pieces of salmon. The burger was dry and unappetising . The taste restaurant certainly didn’t live up to its name

Great selection of beers and fantastic range of pizzas freshly made. Friendly staff who made sure we got the perfect pint. We'll be back for sure!