The best restaurants serving Seafood food in Porthleven and Helston South Cornwall, Isles of Scilly South West

We’re visiting Cornwall for a week in November and discovered this little gem on our first day. Located just 10 minutes from where we’re staying, we will definitely be back every day for the rest of our trip. The staff were friendly, cheerful, and so very helpful, and the food was outstanding. We tried the “Crabby Crab and Scallop Bollocks,” which was absolutely delicious with a perfect little kick! The scallops were fresh, cooked just right and full of flavor. The setting, right by the harbour, was just gorgeous. We enjoyed our meal by the bar, surrounded by the sounds of birds, the fresh sea air, the warmth from the wood-burning stoves and the smell of burning logs. Eating our food whilst looking out to the harbour and the blue sky made the experience even more special. They also have outdoor heating too, for those who like a bit of extra warmth. If you love seafood like I do, this place is a MUST-VISIT! Just across the road from the car park, you can’t miss it :)

Brilliant fish and chips shop, consistently delicious, lovely friendly staff, great chilled atmosphere. Always our go to 😊

Wanted somewhere special for my birthday a couple of week's ago. We booked for Sunday lunch and we booked well in advance and asked for a good harbour view table. Was a bit disappointed to arrive and find the table at the back of the dining room directly in front of the wood burner (was a tad hot). That being said, the roast lunch was exceptional - we would go as far to say probably the best roast we've ever had. Restaurant is looking a little shabby around the edges (when I pulled my chair out to be seated there were crumbs/debris on the chair), a table leg being held level by a serviette and generally could do with a tidy (downstairs loo a bit shabby and the door handle is broken). I suspect after a busy summer season they will shut for maintenance. We would recommend and would return - just needs some slight improvements. Food cannot be faulted and staff were lovely.

My husband has followed Dan Dan the Lobster Man on Facebook and we visited Porthleven purely to eat here. Sadly we were disappointed. The food was expensive and the crab sandwich was bland. We waited about 45 minutes for a bland crab sandwich and a pot of cockles. The cockles were tasty. Other people sitting near us had a sharing platter which looked good. Go and try it and make your own mind up.