Places to Eat
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Nearby...
THE VIEW
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Perched high on the cliffs at Whitsand Bay on the stunning Rame Peninsular in South East Cornwall, The View is a modern and vibrant family restaurant. It`s simple style allows full appreciation of the breathtaking Rame head, The Eddystone lighthouse and views far west along the Cornish coastline to Goonhilly on The Lizard.
Matt and Rachel are now in their eighteenth year at The View; Matt cutting his ties with the world of fine dining for a relaxed approach, simple food cooked precisely.
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The use of local suppliers and small producers ensure superb ingredients are utilised. The menu changes daily with a bias towards local fish and seafood in spring and summer; as the seasons cool meat and game start to feature.The style is simple and clean with an emphasis on the main ingredient.
THE CANTEEN
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Only inquisitive and curious diners make it to The Canteen at Maker Heights, off-the-beaten-track and at the top of the last hill on the Rame Peninsula before you meet the River Tamar. We like it that way, and we think the team running it likes it that way too.
Housed in old barrack buildings with breakthtaking views down towards the villages of Kingsand and Cawsand lapping the water below, visitors on the benches outside can make the most of sunshine and views while enjoying the small but perfect menu. Everyday there are four starters and five mains to choose from. On Sunday’s their roasts are popular with everyone.
The food is rustic and definitely nods to chef Nick Platt’s time at River Cottage, except the menu here is very good value. We also should mention that the kiddies menu has just been given a special mention in the Sunday Times as one of their favorite places in Cornwall to take children to eat.
THE SARDINE FACTORY
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Casual, light-filled restaurant preparing traditional seafood plates, plus steaks & burgers.
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This restaurant, part of the refurbished Old Sardine Factory, is situated on the West Quay in the historic fishing port of Looe on the south Cornish coast. The emphasis is on fresh local ingredients, including fish from the dayboat market directly opposite the restaurant. Opened by the award-winning chef Benjamin Palmer, who originates from Looe, in July 2018, it’s a perfect place to sample good food on a day trip to Looe.
THE HALFWAY HOUSE
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Known locally as 'The Halfway', the stream at the rear of the premises once marked the border between Devon & Cornwall and now denotes the central point at which the twin villages of Kingsand and Cawsand meet, hence the name.
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Good food and good sized portions in a cosy setting – can’t really ask for more.
Further afield...
Nancarrow Farm - £££
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A working family farm since 1782, Nancarrow Farm have been rearing traditional and rare breed cattle, sheep and pork for nearly 250 years. Yet despite their ancestral pedigree they, like many other farms, faced overwhelming competition from major supermarkets in the 1990’s. Fighting against the corporate monopoly, Nancarrow Farm made a decision; it was dwindle or diversify.
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Carefully and lovingly restoring historic barns onsite and evolving the face of the farm, Nancarrow began a mission to create a rural events venue, somewhere that guests could visit, learn about the farm, its produce, sustainability and have a rollicking good time. Opening their barn doors to the public in 2014, they now offer a unique dining experience packed with atmosphere and tasty food.
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https://www.nancarrowfarm.co.uk/
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Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen – Port Isaac - £££
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Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen is located within a 15th century fisherman’s cottage in the heart of Port Isaac village where they cook a selection of seafood dishes for the table. Only buying and serving the best fish from local inshore day boats, quality is never compromised.
There is a fixed price seafood menu at £80 per person.
Reservations can be made up to 90 days in advance, with a maximum party size of six.
Each reservation has 1 hour and 45 minutes before we require the table back.
No children under 10.
This is well worth the visit if you can.
https://outlaws.co.uk/restaurants/fish-kitchen/
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The Hidden Hut – Portscatho Beach - £££
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Found tucked away along the coast path near Portscatho on the remote Roseland Peninsula, the Hidden Hut is a special spot to enjoy freshly cooked food out in the sea air. Only serving lunch and closing a 3pm means you can also spend some time on the beach.
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The other way into Devon...
The Dartmoor Inn, Merrivale - £££
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The Eversfield Organic Dartmoor Inn, which sits just a stone’s throw from Tavistock and Princetown, has breath-taking views across Dartmoor as the perfect backdrop.
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The menu is 100% organic with everything sourced from the Eversfield Organic farm and Market Garden, or from a wonderful selection of small, local producers. The traditional Devon bar offers a fine selection of the best local, organic ales from the barrel, alongside organic wines, cocktails, mixers and soft drinks.
The inn brings back the theatre of a night out as our new Ox Grill sears grass-fed steaks to perfection at our “meat eaters paradise”, with limited fish, vegetarian and vegan dining options also available. The back-to-basics approach cooks premium, organic meat from our farm only 15 miles away on open fire, leaving a second-to-none taste.
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The Ship Inn – Noss Mayo - ££
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Award winning waterside pub has been completely renovated using reclaimed materials, English oak, local stone, and lots of love and affection. The style is strong yet simple, spacious yet cosy; it feels like a proper pub, unfussy, uncomplicated but pleasingly functional.
Enjoy good, fresh, homemade food, great beers and interesting wines, whilst surrounded by wooden floors, old furniture, log fires, bookcases and dozens of local pictures.
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The Beach Hut – South Milton
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The Beachhouse is a simple seafood and takeaway café located yards from the beach at South Milton Sands, and if you're lucky enough to grab a seat outside you will share your delicious meal with wonderful views. Tamara and Ally have created a special place with a delicious but simple menu offering designed for easy sharing.
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Start the day with a delicious breakfast butty or for lunch try one of the specialities; cracked crab and moules mariniere. Burgers, fresh pasta and local steaks are also availalbe for those that aren't lovesrs of the fruits of the ocean.
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