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The Boathouse

South Quay Hill | The Harbour, Newquay TR7 1HT, England
+44 (0)1637 874062
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Ranked #28 of 108 restaurants in Newquay
Price range: €56 - €56
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

Good food in a pleasant environment. The lobster we ate had been raised by a local fisherman. The restaurant was nicely decorated.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We've been here several times, and have loved it everytime. I always have the spider crab, which I would urge anyone to try. It takes a while to eat, but is so delicious and has so much meat in it. Eating here I really feel like I am supporting local fishermen using sustainable techniques, particularly as spider crab is a... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Nothing better than to sit by the shore watching the sunset or the tide, while eating fresh seafood and sipping on a crisp Cornish wine! Loved it. The food doesn't get any fresher than this! Thank you Rodger and your team!.

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See 2 more reviews by Claudia N for Newquay
Sheffield
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The restaurant is in a great position down by the harbour in Newquay and we were taken by relatives who live nearby. It had a nice atmosphere, however, I have to say that the meals we had were disappointing. I had Crab Tian for starters. A tian is supposed to be a dish of layered ingredients. My tian was just... More

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Brummy in Brum UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Only stopped for lunch and had the ham sandwich. Lovely crusty bread and sliced ham with side salad. Fantastic location in the harbour itself a wonderful way to pass an afternoon.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

Delicious fresh seafood beautifully cooked. Laid back atmosphere with a view of the fishing harbour. Lobster and crab caught locally. Friendly staff. Unpretentious. Mixed crowd. Come here to escape the stags and hens.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013 via mobile

I live in Newquay and would highly recommend this great restaurant. We have taken people from all over the Uk and they are never disappointed , don't be fooled by the exterior (if you can't be bothered to investigate your loss) it's a great seafood restaurant but also has a great atmosphere and very comfy relaxed but stylish interior .... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

A lovely restaurant right in the harbour. The food is really fresh and the children were fascinated to see the crabs being collected from the seawater pools outside to be cooked. The staff were helpful when I checked the ingredients of the dish ordered as there are some shellfish I can not eat. The children's menu was limited to tomato... More

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See 3 more reviews by Laura858 for Newquay
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013 via mobile

During the coldest Easter on record, I wasn't surprised that we didn't need to book the harbour-side Boathouse in Torquay. I'm glad we did though because I wouldn't have missed this relaxed, friendly gem of a seafood restaurant for the world. Where else could you order lobster thermidore, moules marinieres, top notch seafood pasta and a ludicrously tasty roast pork... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Easter sunday and the place is full, glad we booked. Great bottle of fleurie, attentive, helpful staff, really lovely food and those great views. Don't get confused, you may see this referred to as Finns or the Old Harbour ...

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