Sam's Fowey
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About Sam's Fowey
Sam's Fowey is a family-run restaurant in Fowey, on Fore St, and it has been open daily since 1987. The dining rooms sit in a 700-year-old merchants house, and the upstairs lounge keeps many of its original features. Fresh fish and shellfish lead the menu, with a bouillabaisse-style fish dish among them. Burgers, including a vegetarian one, run alongside the daily specials. Everything is cooked to order, so the kitchen can work around dietary needs and intolerances. Bread and butter pudding is on the menu, and cocktails are served as well. The restaurant takes both bookings and walk-ins.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fresh scallops, burgers, fish and shellfish menu and bread and butter pudding.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fresh scallops, burgers, fish and shellfish menu and bread and butter pudding.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and shellfish draw the most praise at Sam's, with diners singling out fresh scallops described as cooked perfectly, a red mullet with red Thai pesto in a huge portion, and a bouillabaisse called very high standard. Close behind, the burgers earn repeat mentions, including a vegetarian burger, and the bread and butter pudding is called phenomenal. Several mention generous portions, and one notes even the vegetables were unbelievably good. Reviewers describe friendly, welcoming staff, dog-friendly tables, and a busy room, with several suggesting booking ahead. The criticisms are mild but specific: one reviewer says the decor looks unchanged since opening, another feels the menu needs modernising and the bouillabaisse stock wanted more seasoning, and one table had a food hiccup, a vegetarian burger problem, that was put right quickly. One birthday party arrived to banners at the table, turned a calamari starter into a side dish for the mains, and finished with complimentary birthday shots.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and shellfish draw the most praise at Sam's, with diners singling out fresh scallops described as cooked perfectly, a red mullet with red Thai pesto in a huge portion, and a bouillabaisse called very high standard. Close behind, the burgers earn repeat mentions, including a vegetarian burger, and the bread and butter pudding is called phenomenal. Several mention generous portions, and one notes even the vegetables were unbelievably good. Reviewers describe friendly, welcoming staff, dog-friendly tables, and a busy room, with several suggesting booking ahead. The criticisms are mild but specific: one reviewer says the decor looks unchanged since opening, another feels the menu needs modernising and the bouillabaisse stock wanted more seasoning, and one table had a food hiccup, a vegetarian burger problem, that was put right quickly. One birthday party arrived to banners at the table, turned a calamari starter into a side dish for the mains, and finished with complimentary birthday shots.
Featured reviews
- Joey Lee
“Unbelievably good food and service. We loved it. Huge portions too. Real quality. Even the vegetables were unbelievably good.”
- Stuart Hill
“Went for lunch, friendly welcoming service. Had the red mullet with red Thai pesto and a side of fries. Huge portion and was delicious. Only downside is the decor which seems to be unchanged since it opened. Love the eclectic music and film memorabilia but pick your favourite pieces and redecorate!”
- Ben Rowswell
“Good vibe, great staff and delicious food 🥘 I went for a couple of small plates and some fries while my mate got his usual… it was all great. It’s always nice to know you’re in safe hands when eating out, and Sam’s in Fowey didn’t disappoint.”
- Allie Maffren
“Nice great choices fish/shellfish signature menu. Which in my opinion is what you should go to Sam's for. Don't leave Fowey until you've been there. Recommend booking to guarantee a table, very busy.”
- James Troup
“Lovely little 'british' bistro, nice booths, tables and atmosphere even on a weekday. Staff, service and food were all very good. Handy little spot in the middle of town!”
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Good to know
“Everyone’s local Favourite since 1987 Local produce and cocktails served up in relaxing environment. Sam’s was founded almost 40 years ago and Sam and the original staff still run this family orientated restaurant. A 700 year old merchants house with many original features in our upstairs lounge. Attentive and friendly staff make your dining time with us more than just about the food. Fresh fish and shellfish are our speciality, quality meat and vegetarian dishes means we cover every dietary requirement and because everything is cooked to order we can cater for any intolerances. Open all day serving eat in and takeaway. Daily specials of Burgers and local fish dishes. Bookings and walk ins available. dogs welcome. See you soon.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Restaurants near Sam's Fowey
- Narla by Charlie Walters4.81160 miReservations
lamb tortellini, squash soup, dog friendly
- Bufala Fowey4.54020.1 mi
crispy authentic pizza, burrata, river view terrace
- Sam's On The Beach4.51,3242.1 miWheelchair accessible
bouillabaisse, goat cheese pizza, mussels
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Fowey | 4.61,259 | — | fresh scallops, burgers, fish and shellfish menu |
| Narla by Charlie WaltersReservations | 4.8116 | 0 mi | lamb tortellini, squash soup, dog friendly |
| Bufala Fowey | 4.5402 | 0.1 mi | crispy authentic pizza, burrata, river view terrace |
| Sam's On The BeachWheelchair accessible | 4.51,324 | 2.1 mi | bouillabaisse, goat cheese pizza, mussels |
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