Restaurants...

Rick Stein has put Padstow on the foodie map with his original Seafood Restaurant, Bistro & Cafe and you're certainly not likely
to be disappointed at any of his establishments!  The Seafood Restaurant was newly re-furbished in 2008 improving the atmosphere
enormously in our view.  They've added a central bar where, without a reservation, you can walk in & enjoy sushi, oysters
or order from the full menu.  Our favourite of Rick's establishments probably remains the cafe which offers a delicious, simple
menu, a friendly relaxed atmosphere & fantastic value for money. 

There are lots of other great places to eat and drink.  Here are some of our favourites (click for reviews on Square Meal). 
Most restaurants are very busy year round so it's advisable to book well in advance.

For a bottle of wine in a fantastic setting you can do no better than to take a seat on the Bin Two wine terrace & watch harbour
life go by.  Prices are really reasonable with a flat corkage rate being charged on any bottle you choose from the shop. If you've
never tried Cornish wine then try a bottle of Atlantic Dry or any other wine from the Camel Vineyard.  Bin Two also offers a variety of
nibbles & some of the best coffee you're likely to taste!

Jack's opened in 2009 (replacing our much loved Mary B Café).  Set in a charming little courtyard just behind Rick Stein's Patisserie the owners, Danny & Nicola, go out of their way to make you welcome.  Offering a relaxed, intimate atmosphere with a menu designed for shared, informal & relaxed eating.  A great option for a lighter meal allowing you to try a number of smaller dishes (although they do a great burger too).  No reservations needed for these small plates of big flavours!  Call 01841 533238.

Margot's is a fantastic, informal bistro which opens for lunch and dinner.  Listed in the good food guide, Adrian, the chef & owner,  offers exceptional value for money evidenced by the fact that he is usually booked up well in advance.  For a top notch meal in a friendly atmosphere book early on 01841 533441.

No. 6 Padstow offers realxed fine dining at the hands of the Head Chef & owner, Paul Ainsworth who has worked at a number of Michelin starred restaurants with Gary Rhodes, Gordon Ramsey & Marcus Wareing.  This range of experience is reflected in the quality of the food which is quite simply outstanding in flavour & presentation.  Paul has now redesigned the menu to make fine dining more accessible and affordable.  The front of house team providing really great service ensuring that you leave well fed & well looked after.  Call 01841 532093.

Custard Just a few yards from the harbour edge & open all day, Custard offers traditional English fish & meat dishes with a contemporary twist.  Delicious, great value dishes such as whole plaice with brown shrimp & samphire makes this restaurant a must-do on your Padstow dinner intinerary.  Also open for brunch and lunch.  Call 01841 532565.

For something more informal Rojanos offers pizza and pasta dishes. Call 01841 532796.

The Basement Café is open all day & offers breakfast, lunch & dinner.  Situated just a few yards from the harbour with covered outdoor seating making it a great place to watch life go by.  A recently revived menu makes the Basement a new favourite of ours after a top notch lunch of seafood linguine, local charcuterie & the best battered fish we've tried in a long time! Call 01841 532846.

Pescadou is located right by the harbour  edge & offers a range of options usually including a good selection of seafood dishes.  Pretty good local steaks are often available too.  Call 01841 532359. 

As you would expect, there are a number of fish and chips shops, but king among these is Rick Stein's Fish & Chips which
really are worth a couple of extra pounds.  There's often quite a queue (especially if you want to eat in) & quality can sometimes
dip a bit when they're really packed.  Chip Ahoy is a good back up option & it's worth bumping to the top of the list when they have
their jumbo portion of fresh haddock on the menu.

It would be rude to leave Padstow without having a Pasty.  There are a number of pasty shops but for our money we reckon that
Rick Stein's Patisserie has the edge.

Further afield, but still easily within reach, Jamie Oliver has now opened Fifteen Cornwall  offering an innovative menu in stunning
surroundings with views over Watergate Bay.  Offering breakfast, lunch & dinner you can contact Fifteen on 01637 861000.

Most pubs in Padstow offer food.  We like the Harbour Inn (it has a fishing boat & lobster is often on the menu alongside
burger and chips) & The Golden Lion (serving amongst other things, a fish pie that you struggle to finish).

Finally, if you're an aspiring chef, why not try one of the courses offered by Rick Stein's Seafood School.

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