The Fish House Fistral
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About The Fish House Fistral
At 5 International Surfing Centre, The Fish House Fistral is a seafood restaurant overlooking Fistral beach, set into a surf centre spot with a terrace that welcomes dogs. The menu leans into the Cornish coast, building around sea bass and Sri Lankan prawn curry, with fritto misto and crab arancini off the specials board as a starter. Dessert keeps things simple with a chocolate brownie to close. Tables on the terrace are outside only and get released the day before, so anyone wanting a sea-air seat calls then, while inside tables are booked further ahead. Reservations are required. Service runs attentively, and the terrace catches the sunset on a clear evening.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsHigh chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
48 dishes · mains £7–28- Homemade Focaccia£6.95
- Fritto Misto£11.95
- Indian Fish Curry£22.95
- Selection Of Seafood£22.95
- Baked Camembert£17.95
- Panko Fried Tiger Prawns£11.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention crab arancini, fritto misto, monkfish skewer and sea bass.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention crab arancini, fritto misto, monkfish skewer and sea bass.
Customer Review Summary
Most return for the seafood, with the crab arancini singled out by several diners alongside monkfish skewers, sea bass, and fritto misto. Service draws consistent praise, with one diner noting a server quickly removed an unwanted main without being asked. A lone reviewer, however, found the tacos and Thai curry well below average. Several suggest booking ahead to catch the sunset terrace.
Customer Review Summary
Most return for the seafood, with the crab arancini singled out by several diners alongside monkfish skewers, sea bass, and fritto misto. Service draws consistent praise, with one diner noting a server quickly removed an unwanted main without being asked. A lone reviewer, however, found the tacos and Thai curry well below average. Several suggest booking ahead to catch the sunset terrace.
Featured reviews
- zahid ahmed
“2 stars based on food alone. Was well below average. Had tacos and Thai curry. Would not recommend for food. Nice atmosphere and view though.”
- Food Critic
“Great food. Amazing view. Superb staff. When the weather is good book for sunset.”
- Steve Pryor
“This place is worth the visit every time.”
- Ryan Postill
“Food was fantastic, the crab aranchini especially. My wife’s main course wasn’t quite to her taste but the lady did not hesitate to take it off the bill without us even asking. Great service all round.”
- Alex Sales
“We loved it here. We got there early, they bought the drinks to us on the terrace seated us on time. Lovely atmosphere, nice to not see fish and chips on the menu. And we had a great sunset. Staff were on point. For outside, book a table inside well in advance then the day before to move to an outside since those aren't released until the day before.”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Kids' menu
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- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Wine
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 3
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Dining options· 6
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Planning· 3
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near The Fish House Fistral
- 0.1 mi£100+Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
strawberry dessert, venison ravioli, lobster dish
- 0.4 mi£20–70Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
bouillabaisse, harbour views, lemon sole
- Ginger & Joe4.72470.8 miWheelchair accessible
cocktails, gluten free options, small plates
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish House FistralOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.71,616 | — | £30–70 | crab arancini, fritto misto, monkfish skewer |
| Ugly Butterfly Restaurant and Bar, CornwallOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.8368 | 0.1 mi | £100+ | strawberry dessert, venison ravioli, lobster dish |
| The Harbour Fish and Grill RestaurantOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.4264 | 0.4 mi | £20–70 | bouillabaisse, harbour views, lemon sole |
| Ginger & JoeWheelchair accessible | 4.7247 | 0.8 mi | — | cocktails, gluten free options, small plates |
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