The Boathouse Restaurant

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  Victoria Coyne

  ·1 month ago

  “A wonderful evening meal and so well priced! We had mackerel pate to start with fish of the day and fish stew for main. Somehow managed to squeeze in a sticky toffee pudding to share at the end too. All of it was outstanding. Plus there was such a warm welcome from the owners too. I don’t often write reviews but given the high prices and poor quality of so many other restaurants and pubs these days, this one really stands out.”

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  Charlotte & Joey Auger (Cornish Stays ltd)

  ·1 month ago

  “Had such a lovely experience at The Boathouse in Portscatho. The staff were all so friendly, welcoming and genuinely helpful from start to finish. Everywhere was spotlessly clean, the menu had loads of choice and everything we ordered was …”

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  Maureen Terry

  ·1 month ago

  “Very friendly and welcoming. Food good and very reasonably priced. Certainly return if in the area.”

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  mark kirwin

  ·2 months ago

  “My Family and I had an excellent experience at The Boathouse Restaurant. The food was outstanding, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. It was our first visit as a family with toddlers and a dog. We were thoroughly impressed, we’ll definitely be returning next time we’re in Portscatho. The location is ideal, with free parking in the square. It’s also just a short, easy walk to some beautiful beaches, along with plenty of charming shops nearby to explore. Highly recommended, well worth a visit! We will defiantly be back!”

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  Tom The Tit

  ·3 months ago

  “A Luncheon of Legends: Toasties, Taster Soup, and the Transcendence of Tea & Cake Ah, “taster soup” two simple words, yet the moment they graced my ears, my entire world shifted on its very axis. Not merely because I had been looking forward to it with the giddy anticipation of a child on Christmas morning, nor because it was to be served alongside a most resplendent honey ham and cheddar cheese toastie, accompanied, of course, by a crisp selection of, well, crisps, and a dainty yet dutifully assembled side salad, but because I found myself bewildered that more establishments have not embraced this stroke of culinary genius. Pioneers, these café folk. True visionaries, charting a course through the uncharted waters of lunchtime perfection. Not mere trendsetters, but artisans, sculpting an experience so refined that one might call it a diamond, not in the rough, for this place gleams with its own self-assured brilliance, but a diamond perched elegantly upon a golden stretch of coastline, shimmering under the British sun (or, more likely, in that brief moment between clouds). I was, to put it plainly, blown away. This was the quintessentially British luncheon, comforting, hearty, imbued with nostalgia, yet served with a quiet sophistication that made it all the more delightful. And just as I was slipping into a state of post-toastie reverie, contemplating the grand tapestry of life itself, I was met with a revelation that nearly sent me into raptures, they had coffee cake! Before I could fully process the near-transcendental experience I had just undergone with my toastie, before I could float blissfully into the ether, I found myself presented with a perfectly portioned slice of coffee cake, delicate yet decadently rich, accompanied by a cup of tea so robust and full-bodied it practically stood up and shook my hand. In summary, one of the finest, most utterly soul-satisfying lunches I have ever had the privilege to devour. My gratitude knows no bounds. Cheerio 👋”

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  Tina Longman

  ·7 months ago

  “Called into The Boathouse today for lunch. What a lovely little gem this is with outside seating for those warm summer days. A good varied menu so we ordered fish and chips and ham, egg and chips which was amazing and really good value for …”

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  DD Knight

  ·11 months ago

  “Excellent food and friendly service, all the staff had a smile on their face. We really enjoyed our lunch and returned later for coffee & cake. The weather was nice so we were able to sit in the outdoor terrace section. For good food, good service, and relaxed atmosphere, would definitely recommend.”

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  Matt Smith

  ·1 year ago

  “Sat in the pagoda outside and was nicely sheltered even though the weather wasn't great. Me and the Mrs had the scallops from the specials board, and it may be the best £12 I've ever spent they were absolutely beautiful. The youngest son …”

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  Deborah Wake

  ·2 years ago

  “We popped in on the off chance and it was such a good find. There was a good choice of food and when it turned up it was delicious, the fish curry especially. They're good portions. It's so nice to go somewhere with excellent customer service and you certainly got it here. We would highly recommend a visit.”

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  Neil N

  ·8 years ago

  “A nice new cafe with a bright cheerful interior. They have a combination of table seating as well as couches which were very comfortable. We had a couple of glasses of wine which were nice and some calamari with chips. The chips were great …”