
The Rocket Store
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About The Rocket Store
The Rocket Store is a seafood restaurant on the harbour in Boscastle. Its seafood comes from its own boat and its meat from a farm nearby, and the small blackboard menu changes daily with what is available. Dishes on the boards have included scallops, seared mackerel with a Thai sauce and grilled sardines, and the staff explain each dish to diners. Inside seating looks onto the open kitchen, so guests can watch the chefs at work. Reservations are required. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention scallops, oysters, mackerel and butter beans.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention scallops, oysters, mackerel and butter beans.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the scallops, praised across several reviews, with oysters, seared mackerel and grilled sardines close behind. One reviewer says the mackerel with its Thai sauce made the dish sing, another says the mackerel and octopus stole the show, and the beef fillet is called the best one diner has had. Lobster, prawns, lamb, leeks and crispy butter beans also earn mentions, and reviewers describe the seafood as fresh and the cooking as perfect. The criticisms are few but specific. One diner found the cucumber garnish bland, was undecided on the butter beans, and called the meal very expensive overall. One regular notes the place is busy and says to book a table, and another says to go with the staff's advice on the menu. A few mention staff explaining the dishes on the blackboards, and one diner seated inside describes watching the chefs work in sync.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the scallops, praised across several reviews, with oysters, seared mackerel and grilled sardines close behind. One reviewer says the mackerel with its Thai sauce made the dish sing, another says the mackerel and octopus stole the show, and the beef fillet is called the best one diner has had. Lobster, prawns, lamb, leeks and crispy butter beans also earn mentions, and reviewers describe the seafood as fresh and the cooking as perfect. The criticisms are few but specific. One diner found the cucumber garnish bland, was undecided on the butter beans, and called the meal very expensive overall. One regular notes the place is busy and says to book a table, and another says to go with the staff's advice on the menu. A few mention staff explaining the dishes on the blackboards, and one diner seated inside describes watching the chefs work in sync.
Featured reviews
- Adam Filkins
“Wow! What an amazing little find. The food here was so fresh! Zinging with flavour, every dish we tried complimented by the exact amount of seasoning and spice. So good to find somewhere that also offers a good quality alcohol free beer which I find rare in some restaurants. The Oysters were so good, soft, delicate with a gentle sweetness and suggestion of fresh sea. The mackerel was seared perfectly and the Thai sauce that it was served with made it sing. The crispy butter beans were to die for and I shall be trying to reproduce that recipe at home. Well done Rocket crew, you were exceptional.”
- The Halcyon Days of Summer •
“Small but perfectly formed! Wonderful, attentive staff. Food that was just stunning. The leeks and the fillet were just cooked to perfection. Amazing drinks. Cool playlist. The perfect date spot.”
- Agnieszka Knapik
“Exemptional culinary experience! Best beef fillet ever! Masterpiece. We truly recommend the Place. Appreciation to waitresses for understanding and kindness 🙂”
- Peter Lakie
“Fantastic birthday meal at the Rocket Store yesterday, Every course presented beautifully and packed with taste. Great environment and atmosphere, looking forward to next visit!”
- Raul San Martin
“We have been visiting Cornwall for several years now, and this has become one of our favourite restaurants. During our visit in July 2026, we enjoyed one of the best seafood meals we’ve had in Cornwall. Every dish was outstanding, from the scallops and prawns to the grilled sardines, the cucumber salad and the beautifully prepared lobster. The quality of the seafood was exceptional, everything tasted incredibly fresh, and the cooking was confident yet restrained, allowing the ingredients to speak for themselves. The service was equally impressive: warm, attentive and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling intrusive. The atmosphere was relaxed and authentic, making it the perfect place to enjoy a long lunch with excellent food and wine. After several years of returning to Cornwall, it takes something special to stand out, and this restaurant certainly does. Outstanding ingredients, honest cooking, generous portions and genuine hospitality. We left already looking forward to coming back on our next visit. Highly recommended.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“The Rocket Store is a small seafood bar/restaurant situated in Boscastle Harbour. Serving fresh seafood from our boat and meat from our farm nearby. We use only local suppliers and try to use organic produce whenever possible. Our small blackboard menu changes daily depending on what fresh produce is available.”
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Vegetarian options
- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Offerings· 6
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Wine
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dining options· 6
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Romantic
- Upscale
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Planning· 3
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended