Restaurants

We’re happy to recommend local restaurants in Padstow and further a field. We are very lucky to have lots of top restaurants within a mile of the B&B. However, some should be booked well in advance, especially during High Days and Holidays.

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The Seafood Restaurant (1 mile)

Very famous restaurant owned by Rick & Jill Stein for over 40 years. It is superb for fish – as you would imagine. In the summer you will have to book in February to be sure of a table! In the winter, it is easier and worth every penny. Everything about the food is fantastic, not fussy ‘haut cuisine’ or Michelin Star stuff but the fish at its freshest and finest – the menu for the day is only decided when the catch comes in that morning. The service and the quality of wines is what you would expect at one of the country’s finest restaurants. The restaurant is deceptively large, bright and airy with walls strewn with modern art. There is a ‘Drop-in’ bar (that is not bookable) you should try. It is not as expensive as you would think!
- Riverside, Padstow
- 01841 532700
- https://www.rickstein.com
- Highly Recommended
- Accessible
Caffè Rojano by Paul Ainsworth (1 mile)

Hidden at the end of the narrow lane, you will find this very good seasonal small plates, deli sandwiches, beautiful sourdough pizzas and fresh pasta dishes. Rojano is a flexible, fun and relaxed restaurant. Part of the Paul Ainsworth family of restaurants, consequently, good quality and good value, and very busy!
- 9 Mill Square, Padstow
- 01841 532 796
- https://www.paul-ainsworth.co.uk
- Highly Recommended
Burgers & Fish (0.5 miles)

Up the steps from the road leading from the Harbour. The burgers are well designed and delicious, however, there has been some issues with the buns for the burgers that have bothered us – they do get a bit soggy! But the menu is different and quite diverse – not your normal fancy burger joint.
- 1A The Strand, Padstow, PL28 8AJ
- 01841 532 884
- https://burgersandfish.com/
- OK
Rick Stein’s Bistro (1 mile)

The Bistro is where you will experience dishes from Ricks travels around the world. It has a small, well presented menu with a fish accent, and also wonderful steak dishes. It is informal and has delightful ‘chatty’ staff.
- in St Petroc Hotel, 4 New Street, Padstow
- 01841 532700
- https://www.rickstein.com
- Recommended
- Accessible
Rick Stein’s Café (1 mile)

Good, quick food at very good value. The Café has recently improved in quality and has an intimate feel about it. There is a nice little courtyard garden to sit in the Summer.
- 10 Middle Street, Padstow
- 01841 532 700
- https://www.rickstein.com
- Recommended
Paul Ainsworth at No. 6 (1 mile)

Paul Ainsworth is one of the country’s best chefs, along with head chef Chris McClurg, this restaurant is superb and in October 2012, won a Michelin Star, the first in Padstow! The menu is very well set out, some dishes you will know; some re-designed comfort food; some highly innovative dishes and puddings to die for! Always leave some room as it is virtually a law that you taste Paul’s puddings! The service is very attentive and the dishes beautifully presented, the flavours are well crafted. Closed Sunday evening and Monday.

*Michelin

New in 2019: Mahé Cookery School and Chef’s Table. Next door to ‘Number 6.’
- Middle Street, Padstow
- 01841 532 093
- https://www.paul-ainsworth.co.uk
- Highly Recommended
Prawn on the Lawn Fishmonger and Seafood Bar (.5 mile)

With a branch in London, this is a tiny fish bar and fresh fish monger. During the summer, dining is at Prawn on the Farm from 12th April 2021 to 6th October 2021. Prawn on the Lawn is a fresh fish monger.
- Duke Street, Padstow
- 01841 532 223
- http://prawnonthelawn.com
- Highly Recommended
- Dog Friendly
The Mussel Box (1 mile)

Formally The Basement Café – A nice little café/bistro with beautifully cooked food – especially mussels – to take away or to eat in. The mussel and fish dishes are fabulous and on hot and balmy days and nights, or even cold winter nights, you can sit outside looking at the harbour, in a conservatory (with heaters for winter).

Dog friendly most moths of the year, but please check.
- South Quay, Padstow
- 01841 532 846
- https://www.thebasement.co.uk
- Recommended
- Dog Friendly
Barnaby’s Bistro (1 mile)

Newly opened in 2018 and is a sister restaurant to Prawn on the Lawn. It is, like Prawn on the Lawn, tiny – only 20 covers. Barnaby’s has a more meaty menu, with a lot of smoked and charcoal cooking, the aroma of bar-b-que hits you as you come through the entrance. An innovative tapas-style menu that changes each month. It has two sittings an early sitting 6:15pm or 7:15pm and a late sitting 8:15pm or 9:15 pm. You can only book online.
- Duke Street, Padstow
- 01841 533845
- https://barnabyspadstow.com
- Recommended
The Olive Tree (2 miles)

A small, well presented bistro serving pasta, pizza and steaks at a good standard. Lovely special dishes each day at a reasonable price, served in a friendly atmosphere. A nice place to go to out of the melee of Padstow. Open for Brunch and Dinner.
- Crossroads, St Merryn, Padstow
- 01841 521 560
- http://theolivetreecornwall.co.uk
- Well worth a try
Trevisker’s Kitchen (1.5 miles)

This is quite a new eatery, at The Trevisker Garden Centre, just half a mile out of Padstow, on the way to Wadebridge. Chef Henk De Villiers is a well-know character around these parts and offers good bistro-style lunch and supper menu. Good for large parties. Very good menu and value.
- on the road out of Padstow
- 01841 541 361
- https://treviskers.com
- Well worth a try
- Dog Friendly
Rafferty’s Café Wine Bar (2 miles)

Simple, short winter menu being serve Wednesday to Sunday (close for food Sunday night to Tuesday in winter); summer is like a party every night, busy and lots of music. A menu with tapas, steaks cooked to perfection and great value. Ed Rafferty, being the consummate Irish host, has built a bar with ‘atmosphere’ and a bit of style thrown in.

Dogs allowed in the bar.
- St Merryn, Padstow
- 01841 521 561
- https://www.raffertyscafewinebar.co.uk
- Recommended
- Accessible
- Dog Friendly
Bistro at The Old Mill (2.5 miles)

A charming B&B, beside the bridge, in the pretty village of Little Petherick – on the way to Wadebridge. Well-cooked, simple menu, served in a very lovely setting. The restaurant is ‘olde-worlde’ and spacious. The food is a cross between innovative and comforting. Home made bread baking welcomes you, and gentle efficient service makes this a very good place for a quiet or intimate dinner.
- Little Petherick
- 01841 540 388
- http://www.theoldmillhouse.com/bistro.aspx
The Bridge Bistro (7 miles)

Opened in May 2010, this is a lovely little bistro in Wadebridge in an old chapel with high ceilings, solid white walls and arched gothic windows. Phil Wilson in the kitchen. The menu is short, breakfast, lunch and dinner also takeaway menu. All well put together and the well cooked dishes are nearly all changed daily. Keep room for pudding!
- 4, Molesworth St, Wadebridge
- 01208 815 342
- https://www.bridgebistro.co.uk
- Recommended
Restaurant Nathan Outlaw (9 miles (via ferry))

This is a relatively new venture for Nathan, moving from Rock to Port Isaac. Fine dining at its best that not only boasts 2 Michelin Stars but has been voted one of the best fish restaurant in the country by Good Food Guide! A tasting menu with or without a range of partnered wines, beautifully cooked by Nathan himself (he will not open the restaurant if he is not there).

**Michelin
- 6 New Road, Port Isaac
- 01208 880 896
- https://nathan-outlaw.com/restaurants/restaurant-nathan-outlaw/
- Highly Recommended
The Pickwick Inn (3.5 miles)

Pub grub at its best.
- Burgois, St. Issey, PL27 7QQ
- 01841 540 361
- https://www.pickwickinn.co.uk
- Well worth a try
- Accessible
- Dog Friendly
Ruby’s Bar (1 mile)

Jill & Rick Stein’s stylish cocktail bar, next to St.Petroc’s Bistro.
- Next to St.Petroc's Bistro - 18 Broad St, Padstow PL28 8BS
- 01841 532700
- https://www.rickstein.com/eat-with-us/rubys-bar/
The Cornish Arms (1.5 miles)

Rick Stein’s pub; good food.
- Churchtown, St Merryn, PL28 8ND
- 01841 520288
- https://www.rickstein.com
- Recommended
- Accessible
- Dog Friendly
The Golden Lion (1 mile)

Only free-house in Padstow!
- Lanadwell St, Padstow PL28 8AN
- 01841 532797
- https://www.goldenlionpadstow.co.uk
- Well worth a try
- Dog Friendly
The Mariner’s Arms (14 miles)

Paul Ainsworth’s pub. Very good pub food.
- The Slipway, Rock, PL27 6LD
- 01841 532093
- https://www.paul-ainsworth.co.uk/the-mariners/
- Highly Recommended
- Accessible
- Dog Friendly
The Ring O’ Bells (3 miles)

A nice Cornish pub for Sunday lunch.
- Churchtown, St Issey, Wadebridge, PL27 7QA
- 01841 540251
- https://ringobellsinn.co.uk
- OK
- Dog Friendly
Prawn on the Farm (.5 mile)

Prawn on the Farm came about during the Corona virus pandemic. Now it is in its second successful summer at Trerethern Farm, Padstow, PL28 8LE. Possibly the best example of fish Tapas in the South West! The menu changes all the time. Must haves; ‘Spiced Crushed Potatoes!’

Dog friendly but please check on booking.

The views are wonderful, and the fish dishes are superb. Open from 12th April 2021 to 6th October 2021. Book early through the website.
- Trerethern Farm, Padstow, PL28 8LE
- 01841 532 223
- https://prawnonthelawn.com/restaurant/padstow/
- Highly Recommended
- Accessible
- Dog Friendly

Hugo's rating: Graded from Very Good to Outstanding.

All mentioned, are good. Establishments not on the list are either not up to standard or not visited.

Key: Very Good = 'OK' – 'Well worth a try' – 'Recommended' – 'Highly Recommended' = Outstanding.

Restaurants in Padstow

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Restaurants

The Seafood Restaurant (1 mile)

Caffè Rojano by Paul Ainsworth (1 mile)

Burgers & Fish (0.5 miles)

Rick Stein’s Bistro (1 mile)

Rick Stein’s Café (1 mile)

Paul Ainsworth at No. 6 (1 mile)

Prawn on the Lawn Fishmonger and Seafood Bar (.5 mile)

The Mussel Box (1 mile)

Barnaby’s Bistro (1 mile)

The Olive Tree (2 miles)

Trevisker’s Kitchen (1.5 miles)

Rafferty’s Café Wine Bar (2 miles)

Bistro at The Old Mill (2.5 miles)

The Bridge Bistro (7 miles)

Restaurant Nathan Outlaw (9 miles (via ferry))

The Pickwick Inn (3.5 miles)

Ruby’s Bar (1 mile)

The Cornish Arms (1.5 miles)

The Golden Lion (1 mile)

The Mariner’s Arms (14 miles)

The Ring O’ Bells (3 miles)

Prawn on the Farm (.5 mile)

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