TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Porthleven - Updated November 2024

"AMAZING. Trotting around Porthleven on our last day of our annual Cornwall staycation, in the pouring rain with two toddlers when we found ourselves..."

Will Patterson

Jane Bremner

"One word - fantastic. This is a wonderful fish restaurant that also serves non-fishy dishes like risotto, steak and burgers. We ate as a party of..."

Darren Holmes

"Easily our favourite restaurant in Porthleven. Brilliant service, fresh food & great..."

Kate Fay

"Great Sunday meal here, made perfect by two jazz musicians playing Django Reinhardt - they could really play! The food was very well cooked and..."

Jenny Bremner

"Wow!!! The food was amazing. I never tried Cornish oysters before. They were served with lemon and shallots vinegar. I loved them. The pizzas were..."

Sabine Martin

The Mussel Shoal

90/100 (1848 ratings)

Buttermilk Fried Monkfish

Mussels in Garlic & White Wine

Chowder

Take Away Squid and Chips

Crabby Crab and Scallop Bollocks

Prawns

Thai Spice and Coconut Milk Cornish Mussels

Salt and pepper squid

Crispy Squid and Fries

King Prawns in Garlic Butter

Calamari

Hake Fillet Fish Fingers & Fries

Mussels Marinara Sauce

"Brilliant seafood and drinks, the staff were friendly and helpful. It did help that when we went the weather was glorious as the restaurant is..."

annie homer

"Ha! What a great place! We had an absolute blast here, it’s so relaxed and layed back that we ended up eating off our laps sat on the floor and..."

Dom Smith

"Can't recommend this place highly enough. Was recommended by a friend and it didn't disappoint, worth the visit from Falmouth alone, so good we even..."

Chris C

"Best mussels I have ever had! The sauce is amazing, just the right amount of seasoning and it’s not too overwhelming that you can still taste the..."

samsam

"Quirky little outdoor eatery with harbour front seating and fresh seafood, it's a lovely place to sit, eat, drink and relax watching the sun go down...."

Matt Kennedy

"Completely blown away by the quality of food here. Don’t get put off by the “rough” service you may receive or the look of the shack from the..."

Michael Lang

"Visited Cornwall for a short holiday and heard good things about mussel shoal. My boyfriend hates seafood but I managed to convince him to eat here,..."

Seraphina Kay

"Just love it here. The place is amazing the drinks are lovely the food is MEGA and the staff are fantastic!! Would go well out of my way to go here..."

Emily Burton

"So delicious. You will not be disappointed. I had the mussels and my husband had the chowder and both were so flavoursome. I can honestly say they..."

Claire Drainey

"It may be a bit of a wait for the food, but it was genuinely worth it. The food was amazing. The mussels were so tender, with a beautifully rich..."

Michael Morris

Out Of The Blue Freehouse

Wheelchair Accessible

"Loved the bingo night. Great community vibes. Good campsite protected from the worst of the coastal wind too - notably clean and hot..."

Felix Martin

"Lovely place. Comfortable and great service. Can be a little noisy but that can add to the unique..."

Mike Beacham

"Good pub and campsite. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Nice locals too. Serves four local spingo ales. Shows the football on big screen...."

g t

"Went there as it had a pool table, people friendly and chatty, had a very good evening there, and even though I'm from St. Ives, it was good, and we..."

John Parr

"Great history of Porthleven portrayed in hundreds of photos. Quite spacious with an additional outside seating area. Pool table and inexpensive..."

Anthony Sullivan

"Had my wife's 50th birthday here,and the staff where very helpful and the buffet was..."

paul dudman

"Great to place to have a drink. Ales brewed in The Blue Anchor, Helston. Meat draw every Sunday at 5pm. Come here when am down here on a break at..."

Andrew Pountain

"Didn't have food,so can't comment but really great..."

PAUL

"Really friendly staff and beautiful campsite in a amazing corner of England would 100%..."

Marc Rules

"Great staff and service, good local..."

Tony Birken

"Great pub friendly atmosphere Well worth a..."

Mick Phillips

"Always welcoming and friendly. Pleasent atmosphere and plenty of seating with open..."

Steven Wesson

"Excellent atmosphere. Friendly..."

Dave Dunne

"Lovely staff, belter atmosphere & on the edge of a really chilled site. Brilliant to get to know the guys working there and have a few late night..."

Daniel Sailes

"Great friendly place, so good to see Donna back and Jo is always hard working with a lively smile. Great team work..."

Gillian Payne

"First time visiting last night! Great little pub, very good value! Friendly staff. Definitely go..."

Cornwall Birdwatching Tours

"Great place to visit and sample some fantastic Spingo Ale. Also, a must if you want to see a fantastic display, in pictures and words, about..."

Lawrence J

"We were here for a christening and it was a very busy pub. Done out really well, very clean and a real character of a place where you can sit back..."

Tam Sneddon

The Square At Porthleven

89/100 (2274 ratings)

Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry

Curry

Fish & chips

Pork Belly

Hot Seafood Bruschetta

"Just eaten the most delicious crab sandwich ever. Freshly baked bread, delicious flavoursome crab, lovely view of harbour and friendly staff. Can’t..."

Sandie Turnbull

"Had our 3rd wedding anniversary dinner at The Square last night. What an incredible meal. Every course was superb. Staff were lovely and we had a..."

Rachael Leonard

"Had starters and desert whilst there. Starters was the mackerel and the open crab sandwich which were done to perfection, excellent quality produce..."

David Prior

"Well have eaten in some fantastic places ....but this was above & beyond ....great food ...fantastic staff ...lovely atmosphere ...would highly..."

Claire Dutton

"We were at The Square last night for our Friends Anniversary Meal and it was delicious - quick service - amazing food and location to die for. We..."

Gail Lee James

"Great place to eat and now they do a senior lunch on Thursday ! Amazing value £10 for 3 courses yum yum ! Fantastic waitresses , friendly, helpful..."

Lin Heape

"Had a lovely evening enjoying the best food we've ever had eating out! Highly recommend a visit. Very friendly and welcoming..."

LucyandChris Jenkin

"Crispy blue cheese aranciniThe starter was sensational. The arancini is a typical dish from Sicily and I ate them many times in the biggest Italian..."

Simone Luciani

"Had lunch at the Square today,read all the hype rosettes michilen recommendations and believe every word. Briock a local Cornish chef prepared for me..."

James Turner

"These pics don’t do the food justice. 100% get yourself down The Square if you want some very tasty grub. I had the venison steak, medium rare...."

Daniel Lane

"Great food. I had the Arancini and the venison haunch. Will be back..."

sarah howes

"Perfect for relaxed high-quality dining. We had a lovely lunch. They deserve their Michelin status. Interesting food that tastes so good you want to..."

Nick Hiscott

"Such a great menu and chef, amazingly presented and all of the flavours complimenting each other perfectly. I was very happy paying the bill at the..."

Byron Ladd-Carr

"Lovely food, lovely atmosphere, perfect service. This is a lovely atmospheric little restaurant on the harbour front with views out at the harbour...."

Steve gunter

"We had a lovely meal here last night. Heritage tomato dish for starters, which was so very tasty I would double it up as a main and a chicken dish..."

Catherine Coyle

"The food was good quality. A small venue a bit packed in for my liking. Close to the Quay. I think when the weather is better, and the doors are..."

marc

"We stayed in Porthleven for a week and ate out most evenings. We had an excellent meal and experience at The Square and it was our favourite meal..."

Phil Janes

"Our favourite local restaurant. Consistently good food. Fish was cooked to perfection which is often hard to find. Service was great really efficient..."

Jane Jiggey

The Corner Deli

Pastrami Gherkin Cheese and Mustard Mayo Panini

Wheelchair Accessible

"What a treat!! I highly recommend the Quattro formaggio pizza!! Cheers guys!..."

Miguel Belert

"Had a lovely lunch here on friday, the scotch egg and quiche were particularly good, staff couldn't have been nicer. A lovely little..."

Alex Cork

"Lovely wood fired pizzas! � Had the vegan sausage pizza which was delicious �. Will be..."

Rhiannon Pascoe

"The best little Deli in Porthleven..... Coffee is so nice & the freshly made Paninis are gorgeous as are ALL of the things they sell..."

Chrissy Fudge

"Love this place, food & service are..."

Gemma Ford-Boyd

"Staff is friendly and the food is delicious! This is the new..."

Barbara Colegrove Bravo

"Thank you for the amazing veggie quiche you kindly made me yesterday. The whole lot went last night and everyone said how lovely it was. I was..."

Katie Orchard

"The Meat feast Post surf pizza was..."

Fergus Muller

"Huge thank you to Kerry and her team for accommodating 17 of us for a leaving do. It was a snug fit but they got us all in. The Pizzas were lovely..."

Charlene Price

"Small and simple, clearly filled with love and passion, we were glad to have stumbled across the deli to keep us going. A salad box is a staple to..."

Dom Smith

"These photos don't do my breakfast justice. Bacon - superb. Eggs on quality toast - superb. Cornish apple juice - delish. Nice coffee too. Open at..."

Howard Price

"We love the Corner Deli! This is our third year of visiting during our holiday’s… fully recommend the onion marmalade sausage rolls, the..."

Steven Greenow

"Visited this great place this evening. Wow, the 2 young guys were so friendly and work so hard to serve everyone with delicious wood fired pizzas..."

Sal Bond

"We visit Cornwall every year. For the last two years, we have visited The Corner Deli, for lunch & last night for pizza. The staff are all very..."

Nuressa Bessell

"Amazing pizzas!! They do takeaway or you can dine in. Would recommend booking early, one evening they had run out of pizzas as we passed so we booked..."

Ellie Sowerby

"Lovely staff and cute shop too. We got coffees, fruit scone and toasted guac, cream cheese and tomato bagel to go. Very tasty and good quality! Thank..."

kristina Craven

"Gluten-free pizzas but call ahead as they take an extra 20 minutes to prepare. The staff was so busy and working hard over half term. The young man..."

Nettie Atkisson

"Visited to try pizzas from this cute little deli and was blown away. Best vegan pizza I’ve ever had and rest of the family enjoyed theirs just as..."

Alison Jeffery

"it was lovely to revisit this place and way back in 1974. I lived here in the flat above my parents owned the shop as a grocery shop so quite..."

Gary Ankin

Landed - Shell & Fish Takeaway

"Probably one of the best meals I’ve eaten all year! We shared the mackerel doughnuts topped with horseradish and smoked herring roe. What an..."

Susana Lopes

"Without doubt the best fish n chips ever !! They are beyond normal fish n chips. They change their menu everyday, guaranteeing fresh catch! We got..."

Jennifer Lin

"We went for the crab mayo dirty fries and the monkfish, and they were absolutely amazing! It's great that they use locally caught fish as well - they..."

Alex Croft

"Fresh and tasty...crab&rice dish was good but heavy on the rice...monk fish was delicious...dirty fries with crab was the..."

Amir Hefni

"We visited landed last week. The menu looked amazing, the only place we could find fresh fish (surprisingly). We first went on the Saturday and were..."

Rhian Hayden

"Probably the best fish and chips I've ever had. I had the catch of the day (dog fish) which was delicious and you could tell it was really fresh. All..."

Ella Mutch

"Not your run of the mill Fish & Chip shop, but they do still do a good fish and chips (it was Hake when we went). Where they stand out is the rest..."

Michael Letchford

"Had the brown crab and chips, seafood chowder and the Landed mackerel egg. Loved all three dishes but especially the chowder which was incredible...."

Craig McKenzie

"Amazing take away meal, we had the sea dog, monkfish and mackerel doughnuts, all cooked to perfection, with lovely sauces. This is definitely an..."

Sarah Mallia

"We visited Porthleven today and were so disappointed with the usual boring menus everywhere - until we found LANDED. The fish was so fresh, the..."

christine steer

"What a lovely spot for lunch. Really enjoyed all the dishes, particularly the monk fish and the cauliflower.....the makerel donuts were really good..."

Faye Mold

"Just visited Landed for the first time. We will definitely be back! The monkfish was superb and my wife’s Seadog was really fresh and tasty. Also..."

Rodger Duncan

"Beautiful takeout from Landed today, very creative cooking and beautifully presented. Enjoyed every mouthful and perfectly finished off with the..."

Kylie Jenner

"This is not fish and chips…. This is perfection. The food is incredible. If you’re looking for standard boring fish and chips, this is not the..."

Ethan Penson

"We grabbed dinner from there last week. Had the chowder and the “sea dog” - super tasty! Wish I could have tried everything else on the menu!..."

Margarita Plamenova Dimitrova

"Modern seafood restaurant quality in a fish and chip shop set-up. Buttermilk fried Monkfish, Skate brisket burgers, crab loaded chips, lobster rolls...."

Alex Bradshaw

Seadrift Restaurant

88/100 (2690 ratings)

Waffle with Maple Syrup

tk1o of Cokwish Fish Crushed New Potatoes

Salmon

Chocolate cake

Cakes

Salmon Clab Tiger Prawn Risotto

Fish & chips

Red wine

Grillev Tiger Praws Bacon Avocado Salad

Lamb

Vanilla Bean & Clotted Cream

Accepts American Express

Dinner

Mid-range

"The very best place to eat the freshest food in Porthleven cooked and served by the most knowledgeable and friendly..."

Evelyne van Vliet

"What a place, must go to every food lover!!!!!!!! Amazing owners, food and staff!!!!!! we will be back soon as we can..."

Gabor Toth

"We will go again, and again , and again. It has a massive menu of fresh local fish, everything is delicious. The seats are very comfortable, which is..."

Kevin Coyne

"Delightful hidden gem we will definitely be..."

Sally Smith

"Great family supper, consistent standard of excellence, food and..."

Leigh Yates

"We love this place and make sure we visit every time we are back in Porthleven! Make sure you..."

Hollie Brackenridge

"Looking forward to Eating here again in September..."

Claire Oakland

" With décor that's part nautical, part retro diner, SeaDrift feels fresh, warm and inviting. The staff were lovely too - each incredibly helpful and..."

FoodieOnTour

"Great little 'cafe' in Porthleven. Called in for lunch with the wife, and it's so much more than a cafe. A really extensive menu, majoring on fish..."

Neil Bilkey

"Small intimate seafood restaurant. Lovely friendly personal service. Large portions of seafood at a very reasonable price. We were brought an amuse..."

Steve gunter

"Excellent food and service. We were slightly tricky diners with me being pregnant and my fiancée being vegan, but the chef was more than happy to..."

Alex Neale

"Absolutely stunning food - simple but delicious. I recommend the brownie and pavlova desserts, they were fantastic. Staff lovely too - a real..."

Aleesha Adams

"Couldn't get in here the last time we visited so made sure we booked well in advance for our next visit to Porthleven. After eating here, it is clear..."

Stevan MacKinnon

"Such a wonderful restaurant with so many tasty dishes. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Good wine..."

James Brewster

"Amazing food, small and friendly. Definitely book in..."

Zoe

"Absolutely beautiful intimate truly bespoke food made with skill and passion. Yeah. I like..."

william richard

"Fantastic food , lovely staff and warm and very stylish decor and reasonable prices … definitely would recommend..."

Sylvia Herbert

"Always great food! It's also dog..."

Zsuzsanna Virág Tordai-Karczagi

The Ship Inn

87/100 (3237 ratings)

Vegetarian Burger and Fries

Garlic and Spinach Soup of the Day

"Perfect location in Porthleven, beautiful views. Really friendly staff, all of them, the barman, waitress and chef who were on service tonight. Took..."

Hannah Michelson

"Family of 4 with 2 teens, dined 8pm, pub was buzzing and service was jolly and efficient, happy to provide ale tasters to us non-locals. We shared..."

Roberta Sutton

"We have visited this pub a couple of years back and enjoyed the food then so we re-visited yesterday after a coastal walk from Rinsey and loved it..."

Marie Thompson

"Lovely old pub, great beer choice, good service. Excellent soup, Pea, ham , kale, pesto, poached egg, yes all in the soup with lovely focaccia...."

Ian Sandison

"Superb location. Fantastic pint. Not tried the food but it looked and smelled gorgeous. Can't beat sitting outside on a summer evening with a pint..."

Ade Llewellyn

"Great locals pub with good food � & well kept ales... staff are super friendly also..."

Phil Shaw

"First time in Porthleven so our first visit the the Ship that's been recommended to us by friends who have been visiting for years and we weren't..."

Kevin Szabo

"Wild sea shore location. Cool landlord and great locals. Wish it was our local. Wonderful top class food such as lemon sole and good range of gins,..."

Vanessa Gray-Locke

"A great little pub...full of character friendly welcome ...I had a little fall on entering and a couple of the locals quickly came to assist me..."

Wendy Wrigley

"Fantastic place, really friendly and welcoming! Great atmosphere, food and beer! Oh and the fire is..."

Richard Todd

"Great pub and great atmosphere. Friendly staff and fabulous location overlooking both the harbour and the..."

Andy Cook

"Had the delicious lemon sole, that was from the specials board. The dish was cooked and presented to a standard that would be difficult to beat..."

Doug Bailey

"Quintessential British Pub, great food, great staff, good banter with the..."

John Withers

"Great place, great staff. Food is amazing and atmosphere is fab. Well worth a..."

Sue McNally

"A lovely traditional pub overlooking the harbour. I didn't try any food but what I saw looked very appetising. I did, however, have a pint of..."

Colin Chamberlain

"Amazing views over the harbour only had a drink but staff were really..."

Janine Gray

"In our top 5 pubs in the country. Perfect location, beer, food, atmosphere and people. What more do you need? Loved it so much I put it in my latest..."

Ian Buckingham

"Lovely cosy pub fab food and staff are..."

Carolyn Barnard

"Cosy and welcoming. Cannot resist at least a couple of drinks after a busy day exploring Cornwall. Will always come back to this darling place...."

Judy Carter

"Always visit here on holiday. Staff fabulous. Kitchen staff especially. Food atmosphere setting..."

Jan Walker

"I love the Ship inn... so much character & you can guarantee you’ll see someone you know or you’ll leave with some new friends!!! Keep up the..."

Zara Lee Pee

"Genuine Cornish pub with loads of atmosphere. Thoroughly recommend..."

Tony Sullivan

"Amazing pub, loads of atmosphere. Crab sarnies were delicious and lovely..."

Kareen Swatton

"We regularly visit the Ship when staying in Porthleven. Absolutely love the friendly atmosphere, great Cornish pub. Hubby loves the Porthleven..."

Marilyn Wharton

"Enjoyed the cider at yesterday’s festival. It was my first time there in summer and daylight having previously only been there on February..."

David Healing

"Great location. Friendly staff. Good beers and ciders. Will try the food on my next..."

Pete Hallam

"Had dinner in the Smithy. Lovely food but think I killed the fire sorry...."

Nicola Potter

"This was a fantastic pub to visit, having an intriguing layout with all different designs covering the interior! Menus are readily available, the..."

K. Peake

"Always have a great time at The Ship. Great selection of drinks and the food is incredible! The inside of the pub is unique, cosy and has a great..."

Cat S

"It is a great place with views over the harbour, super food, and despite being ultra busy, the most welcoming and friendly staff. The Inn is full of..."

Vicky Fox

"Great pub with amazing atmosphere and views of the harbour. Fantastic staff and always welcoming to..."

Tome Cowley

"Came here after a long day of hiking and what a gem we discovered. Ordered fish and chips and it was fresh and plentiful. Tried burger my wife..."

Kostiantyn Kovalchuk

"Great pub, great location. Gets very busy and very noisy. The terraced gardens are great for the views while having a drink when the weather is good..."

Steve Zalokoski

"The absolute BEST burger I have ever had. I ate it so quick I forgot to take a..."

Richard Shorney

"My new favourite pub! It's an old style pub with a youthful vibe. The pub has great views over the harbour and has a number of other indoor and..."

Paul Wilkinson

"Phenomenal burgers, probably the best I’ve had in a traditional pub since I can remember. Perfectly juicy and not too thick. Lovely staff too who..."

George Davies-Coward

"Love this pub and atmosphere staff are really friendly and it's a beautiful location, food is great beer is..."

Paul Allsopp

The Atlantic Inn

87/100 (2077 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"Lovely food, friendly staff gorgeous views.. eaten here twice so far this week highly recommend fish and chips with homemade tartar sauce and Cajun..."

Mandy Hodson

"Had a luvely time at the Atlantic Inn for EmmaDobdon,s hen meal. Food was great and excellent value for money. The staff very friendly. The sunset..."

Janina Hicks

"Food is absolutely stunning. Steak is the best I’ve had and service is friendly and unobtrusive. Great pub, great staff, great food, great..."

Krista Dawkins

"The atmosphere was great staff welcoming and food really good. A pub you must visit if down porthleven..."

Lesley David

"A real homely local pub, you order your drink, and a cup of tea with a splash of milk(in your cup ideally). Wouldn't change a thing. And the views..."

Mad Maj

"Lovely place - friendly owners, great food and very reasonable prices highly recommend will be back next..."

Brian Mawby

"My wife is the best cook in the world and my brother is a great Chef. However food here is absolutely Stunning. Home cooked food at its best. A Must..."

Mel James-Dawkins

"Catered for our party of 12 today. Fantastic service and fab food. We've never eaten here before (Even though we live in Helston.) but from now on we..."

Paula Reid

"Good food, very good service nothing was too much trouble. We highly recommend the Atlantic Inn..."

Stephanie Duke

"Had a great evening with excellent food, efficient service and a friendly atmosphere. Will definitely go back. Thank you Atlantic Inn..."

Pat Williams

"Four of us had beautiful meals here last night we can thoroughly recommend this..."

Wendy Sanderson

"Fantastic friendly place. Food is great and service is brilliant. A really lovely place to..."

Sherry Tolson

"Had excellent meal at the Atlantic last week during the Feb meal deal - group included very fussy eater, but even he is still speaking very highly..."

Ruth Powell

"Great food, lovely cosy atmosphere with friendly staff. Great..."

Marie Tomlinson Ne Frobisher

"Great food and amazing views bit more expensive but worth it friendly..."

Sonia Jane

"We went as a part of ten to eat and drink. The fantastic staff couldn't do enough for us. The food was delicious. I ordered the large battered hake..."

Luke Overthere

"Relaxed atmosphere and dog friendly. Situated in an elevated position just up from the harbour. The food was priced well for Porthleven with many..."

Steve Zalokoski

"Sunday roast is fantastic for the price, live music was on so we stayed and had a great night. Definitely..."

Jason Brown

"Beautiful food excellently cooked!! Flavours nothing short of yummy! Def try the chips they are stunning and genuinely delicious seafood! Excellent..."

Becks Tebbett

"Easy to miss if you're around the harbour as The Ship and Harbour Inn are easily the most prominent pubs; however, just 3 minute walk up the hill..."

Barry Eggleton

"Really nice place, food is good, fresh and attitude here is awesome. Would definitely recommend and would come back, also fairly priced so win..."

Martins

"Excellent service and brilliant views. The perfect respite..."

Rachel Bridge

"Friendly relaxed pub with outdoor seating and ocean views. Indoors, pub is modern, clean and warm. Outdoor seating is plentiful and allows views over..."

Jack Bush

"We enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch, food was fantastic! Great atmosphere. Looking forward to returning soon..."

Laura Shepard

"Good family pub with amazing views over the sea and harbour. Pub classic food at reasonable prices. Curry and pie nights and Sunday roasts. Friendly..."

James Brewster

Dan Dan The Lobster Man

Medium Lobster Tail Melted Herb Butter Bread and Butter

"Absolutely amazing seafood platter. The lobster was very tasty and cooked to perfection, so were the prawns and crab. The ambiance was very friendly..."

Olga Coutinho

"Visited this venue on multiple occasions over our two-week stay in the area. It helped to save our holiday. The Storm Damage cider is the best I've..."

Riculf Riculfson

"Last day of the hol - we went for a run and headed to the harbour for a morning dip. Sensational Sam, of Dan Dan the Lobster Man, beckoned us in and..."

Keenan Foley

"Amazing crab in the salad, even better in the tacos, super fresh prawns and beautiful cider. So good infact we had to buy a 3L bag of it. The service..."

Oli Cruse

"What an interesting place, I can recommend the crab tacos probably the best way I eaten crab as the taco shell does not hide the crab. Even if you..."

Nigel Greensitt

"Marco and Griff absolutely make this! Fantastic food, the cider is far too good and the banter.... thank you both 🤣🤣 our quiet afternoon out..."

Nat Mitch

"We ate there three times in a week, absolutely perfect fresh and delicious seafood! I loved the Lobster roll and hubby loved the crab sandwich. The..."

Frankie Moore

"Located on the harbour side in a shipping container just outside The Ship pub. Absolutely superb, quite surprised this wasn't done years ago,..."

Barry Eggleton

"Loved this place. Amazing location, friendly staff, lovely food. Thank..."

Dave Kingston

"Made up our own selection of seafood and it was EXCELLENT. What you see in the photo includes: King Prawns - definitely the star of the show. They..."

Chris Evans

"Delicious seafood platter, the anchovies were to die for! Huge portion size, was more than enough for our party of 6! Will definitely be returning..."

Leigh Rainford

"Amazing dinner here, we both had a half lobster here on the quayside with some fizz bought from the co-op down the road. Fantastic service to from..."

Ged Lowry

"Great fresh seafood and nice selection of..."

Hols Ann

"Mega! Proper prawn and crab sandwiches. Decent beer, quality atmosphere and staff that love it! Lobster on next visit!..."

Chris Drew

"Fabulous seafood platter - great service and even better food. We had it as a takeaway with a bottle of..."

Gary Dawes

"I cannot tell if the food was better or the service. Excellent dinner! Do not miss out, you have to try their..."

Georgios Ntalaperas

Harbour Inn, Porthleven

85/100 (6391 ratings)

Chicken Strips and Chips

Fish Platter to Share

Crab

english breakfast

Rump Steak Chips Mushrooms and Peas

Mussels

Sunday roast

Korev Lager by St Austell Brewery

Fish and chips with mushy peas

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great Pub and Hotel situated right on the harbour. It has a large seating area right next to the harbour and a very good covered seating area at the..."

Ken Pearce

"Wow this pub has just reopened after a huge revamp. The heart has been put back into this vintage pub with it's fantastic position sitting right on..."

Paul Savage

"We have been to the Harbour Inn most evenings of this week and sat outside taking in the Harbour and sunny evenings, the seating area is expansive..."

Robert Dyble

"Just had a fantastic stay with lovely food, great rooms & friendly staff, it is well worth a visit, we will go back again, not forgetting Reggie the..."

Phil Harris

"Great to see the Harbour Inn back open after the renovations. Looking fantastic, great service and food. Lovely outdoor area too. We both had roast..."

Kate Fay

"Lovely lunch in great location. Staff very friendly, good service and dog friendly! Curried cauliflower and roasted chickpea flatbread was..."

Michelle Cherry

"This was a suitable pub to get a drink from, located by the harbour with outdoor seating! The bar is well-presented, staff were friendly and Cornish..."

K. Peake

"Quick stop off for a drink. Lovely pub wish we could have spent more time there. Dog friendly which is a plus for us. We will 100% be heading back if..."

Ste Costello

"Had a lovely Sunday roast here yesterday. The pub has had a gorgeous refurbishment and is looking great! The food was really tasty, hot and the..."

michele gocher

"Lovely atmosphere and interiors. Staff were friendly and attentive and food was delicious. One of my favourite places to visit when in..."

keeley kells

"Visited twice for food but always visit regularly for drinks when on holiday. Breakfast is delicious - faultless. We also had dinner and again that..."

Chelsea Carrington

"Loved this little gem. We had food on several occasions, highly recommend the burger 👌 the food was yummy the service was fast, the atmosphere was..."

Emma Munn

"Nice harbourside pub restaurant. Food is good and well priced. The menu is sometimes limited to say Sundays (mainly roast!!!) But there are..."

Bodilly Mill

"We walked in out of the rain after a long coastal hike at 4pm and were warmly welcomed and delighted that hot meals were being served. The afternoon..."

Neil Elliott

"Great place to stay. Rooms clean with comfortable bed. Fantastic to wake up in the morning too harbour views. Great selection for breakfast. Food..."

Chris

"Have visited twice this week. A warm welcome from the friendly staff, a nice atmosphere. Great food and a good selection of..."

Mark Hughes

Origin Coffee (the Roastery Cafe)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is a fantastic little coffee shop. Amazing flavour in the Atlas Decaf. Great atmosphere with a view into the work room where you can watch them..."

C F

"Ridiculously good pour over coffee - I went for the fruity El Corozo from El Salvador, while my friend had a citrusy Colombian brew, La Falda, which..."

Johnny Horth

"10/10…lovely staff and the coffee tastes like none other. Soft unlike those other coffees I’ve had that are strong and bitter. The tingling on..."

Kat

"Finally managed to visit and it was worth the wait. The building is clean and modern with a cool interior and nice outside area for those sunny..."

Barry Eggleton

"Delicious coffee by people who really know what they're doing. Lovely atmosphere to relax and enjoy the best coffee I've had in a..."

Jenny Cleeton

"A stellar coffee joint, operating a large, minimalist cafe out of their Industria estate HQ. Craft beers and wine available too. Banging presentation..."

Nick Cooper-Soderberg

"First time here,staff friendly,coffee and cake most enjoyable, I shall be back again! I came back(eventually!)had a takeaway coffee this time, just..."

Alora Miche Keast-Williams (Ally)

"I personally enjoy the Matcha they offer, though it isn't always well mixed sometimes. They offer a good selections of varied coffee beans from..."

Kyra Mcclung

"I couldn’t ask for more .. I am so glad , that Orgin is surrounded me in Cornwall , and in London . For sure they are the best for me. Lovely..."

Mohammed alsubhi

"Good place to stop for a coffee. Just off the main road, big car park. Great coffee and pastries..."

Simon Toy

"Lovely cafe with top draw..."

Robin Shute

"Amazing coffee and good..."

Lauren Thomas

"Really nice coffees and proper almond croissants 🥐 could do less on the icing sugar but overall genuinely good..."

Anaïs

"Is this a rabbit or a duck? Had the pleasure to be part of the trial of Origin’s enthusiast class and we had lots of fun! Shout out to Tom who has..."

Wing Chan

"An excellent place for coffee and a sweet treat very accessible for a disabled bloke like me we love it great decor and ,vibe try the cinammon buns..."

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"Impromptu pasty yesterday. Wow! Best we've had in Cornwall!!!! Cheese and veg!! Stellar. Chicken great too! Lovely staff. Thank you so..."

Kristin Wieland

"Visiting the harbour is hungry work, popped in for a proper traditional steak pasty. I was served by 2 lovely ladies who were friendly and fun. I..."

Adam Pracy

"Lovely warm steak pasty after a long walk! Two walkers I passed just outside Porthleven/Praa recommended the pasties and they weren't..."

Laura

"Enjoyed a few pastries here this week, good quality, reasonable prices..."

Steven Greenow

"Great bakery, love philps..."

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"Large steak pasty: thick crusty pastry, lots of meaty filling, held together perfectly, lovely peppery flavour, 89/100. From an award winning Cornish..."

Tom Riddlestone

"Best pasties we've had in Cornwall. The large are just that:..."

Ed Hodson

"Replaced the Horse & Jockey shop in Porthleven and has several other shops in the area. Produces wonderful pasties, buns and scones. Staff are..."

James Brewster

"Ordered cocktail pasties for a birthday party in the garden absolutely delicious freshly cooked and steaming hot when I picked them up definitely go..."

Maria Higgins

"Lovely, best pasty I've..."

Thomas H

"Had a lovely Nutella filled pastry OMG A-MA-ZING!!!!!! Get yours today at Porthleven!! Also available with Biscoff and white choc filling..."

Lisa Hagan

"Not Tried These Pasties Before. But we will certainly be back for..."

Stephen Ford

"Best pasty so far!! Great location on Porthleven harbour, friendly ladies, baked on..."

Karen Blakeway

"The most amazing bang bang chicken salad. fresh and lovely. nice staff and very reasonably priced. cant wait to go..."

jane grace

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"Delightful. Did exquisite. Service personable and friendly. Location awesome. Chocolate mousse, cherry filling with milk ice cream over a brandy snap..."

Steve Dunthorne

"The food was exceptional. We attended with our extended family for a wedding celebration and we were looked after by James who tended to our every..."

Ellie Rowland

"Ate here on a Sunday night at a lovely table for two by the window looking out to the harbour. The staff were friendly and welcoming willing to..."

Dawn Wilknson

"I was a bit nervous about trying here as porthleven has so many great restaurants and eateries, especially with some reviews which put me off a bit. ..."

Stevan MacKinnon

"What a fantastic restaurant . We tried it for fun and we’re not disappointed. Fish is the focus though there are other dishes . Everything we had..."

69digritz

"The most delicious meal we had during our stay in cornwall. Such a good range of gluten-free options. LOVE that it is dog friendly as well so my boy..."

Kate Smith

"We loved this place! Everything was superb. The atmosphere was relaxed but the service was attentive and friendly. We felt very lucky to be able to..."

Dids Reeve

"Loved this place, first time I've been since Mr Stein sadly left porthleven. As a local we need to support stuff like this, it brings people to our..."

Rab Butler

"Superb food and very friendly staff! If you are in Porthleven, you have to try the Harbourside Refuge. I recommend you book ahead though, as like..."

Chris G

"Some really nice dishes are available, but for a high-class harbourside restaurant, I would expect more seafood dishes on the menu. What there was..."

Richard Lansdowne

"Very good food in a super location. The presentation is good and the staff are friendly and forthcoming with information. We went twice on our visit..."

John Breen

"Fantastic; service, food, location and atmosphere. Dinned as part of a wedding party and received the most amazing food. The Cornish chicken is..."

David Thomas

"Every time we visit Cornwall we have to dine at Harbourside. The quality of food and wine served by attentive and knowledgeable staff never..."

Chris Davey

"Had an amazing lunch at The Harbourside Refuge. A lovely varied menu. Also they have a great specials of the day menu. The food and service was..."

Jason Nicholls

"If you are in Porthleven you need to go here, stunningly presented food, delicious,a real dining experience... lovely views across the harbour too..."

dale burroughs

"Visited on Saturday 16th for lunch. A very warm welcome received and the service throughout our visit was very attentive and personable. The food..."

Dave Roberts

"Absolutely amazing Our waitress Emily was very..."

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