The Boathouse Charlestown
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About The Boathouse Charlestown
On Charlestown Rd in Saint Austell, The Boathouse Charlestown is a restaurant with wooden beams in the dining room and a menu of updated British dishes. The seafood sharer platter is built for two, which gives couples and pairs a dish to split. Haddock and chips and seafood linguine sit alongside it. The drinks list includes local beers and cocktails. Dogs are welcome inside the restaurant, so diners can bring them to the table. The restaurant works on a walk-in basis.
Good to know
“Light & airy dining room with wooden beams, a spacious beer garden & a menu of updated British grub.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention seafood platter, burger and chips, dog-friendly dining and haddock and chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention seafood platter, burger and chips, dog-friendly dining and haddock and chips.
Customer Review Summary
Seafood platters and sharers draw the most praise. One couple called theirs the best they have had on holiday or abroad, and another said the portion suited two. Mussels as a starter and the seafood linguine are also named, and the seafood is described as fresh alongside local beers. Close behind are the burgers, with one reviewer noting lots of bacon and lots of chips and another calling it one of the best they have eaten. Reviewers describe the room as light and airy, relaxed and dog friendly, with a garden for summer, and the staff as attentive, friendly and quick. The complaints are small but specific. The haddock and chips came a touch dry, the whitebait was heavy on the deep fry and not soft inside, and on a busy Father's Day the Sunday roasts had run out. One reviewer suggests booking early after seeing people turned away. Desserts such as the raspberry and toffee pavlova arrived looking too good to eat, and one family says the staff made their son feel special on his birthday.
Customer Review Summary
Seafood platters and sharers draw the most praise. One couple called theirs the best they have had on holiday or abroad, and another said the portion suited two. Mussels as a starter and the seafood linguine are also named, and the seafood is described as fresh alongside local beers. Close behind are the burgers, with one reviewer noting lots of bacon and lots of chips and another calling it one of the best they have eaten. Reviewers describe the room as light and airy, relaxed and dog friendly, with a garden for summer, and the staff as attentive, friendly and quick. The complaints are small but specific. The haddock and chips came a touch dry, the whitebait was heavy on the deep fry and not soft inside, and on a busy Father's Day the Sunday roasts had run out. One reviewer suggests booking early after seeing people turned away. Desserts such as the raspberry and toffee pavlova arrived looking too good to eat, and one family says the staff made their son feel special on his birthday.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Doggie friendly and lovely relaxed atmosphere. Food was excellent and we were able to get in with a last minute booking. Book early though as people being turned away whilst we were there as obviously popular 😊”
- Google user
“Rustic restaurant for our dinner date. It's a bright place and staff are very welcoming. I had the seafood linguine and we opted for the strange asparagus (not a fan) and white bait for starters which was a little heavy on the deep fry, they weren't very soft on the inside, perhaps a personal preference. Overall it was good”
- Google user
“Absolutely top service and quality food for dinner. As a couple, we had a seafood sharer for mains and then raspberry and toffee pavlova for dessert. Honestly, the service was polite and incredibly quick. We were in and out of the restaurant in less than an hour.”
- Google user
“Lovely little restaurant, food is good, nice atmosphere & attentive staff, I didn’t have a cocktail but they looked lovely.”
- Google user
“Best eatery around. All staff were attentive and had excellent humour. Staff all clearly love working here which is rare among Cornish hospitality places. All food was exquisite in our party of 4 . Attention to detail in terms of skills and presentation. Great chef who we had a laugh with upon his exit who clearly takes Pride in people’s enjoyment of his food and enjoys a banter and a joke with the customers . Lovely laid back place where dogs are welcome. Fantastic varied menu to suit everyone. We will be back. They made my son feel very special on his birthday . All other places selling food of this standard are charging considerably more . This is a hidden gem for its relaxed atmosphere and excellent service”
Location
Restaurants near The Boathouse Charlestown
- Biscovey Fish Bar4.41671.8 mi
fish and chips, monster burger, curry sauce
- Bufala Fowey4.54025.4 mi away
burrata, crispy pizza, river view seating
- Narla by Charlie Walters4.81165.5 mi awayReservations
lamb tortellini, squash soup, dog friendly
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boathouse Charlestown | 4.61,048 | — | seafood platter, burger and chips, dog-friendly dining |
| Biscovey Fish Bar | 4.4167 | 1.8 mi | fish and chips, monster burger, curry sauce |
| Bufala Fowey | 4.5402 | 5.4 mi away | burrata, crispy pizza, river view seating |
| Narla by Charlie WaltersReservations | 4.8116 | 5.5 mi away | lamb tortellini, squash soup, dog friendly |
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