Reviews in Cornwall

Comfortable surroundings, well sourced food not straight out of the freezer. Pleasant staff. Prices are typical for this type of restaurant and bar prices are comparable to most other pubs in the area. New owners in 2007 have now made this place one of the places to visit in the area. 9 out of 10.

Absolutely fantastic! The food, wine and service were all exquisite and in my opinion, far better than fifteen. Cheaper too! ++++

This is a good beer drinkers pub where children are welcome. Being well placed for anyone on the coastal walks in the area around Fowey and Parr it serves excellent food. We know the area well and always make a point of visiting.

Fantastic - Best Tom Yum soup I've had in years! - very friendly, and reasonably priced - if you get the chance to visit - don't miss it!

had lunch on 02/01/08, ostrich fillet on mash with chargrilled med veg, and two homemade cheeseburgers, hot choc, coke and angostura lime and soda. could not fault anything, which is unusual, i'm quite a stickler for detail.a lovely lunch on a very cold and windy day.

Since coming under new management earlier this year, the quality of food has gone seriously downhill! The venue is still a lovely place for a drink however DO NOT EAT HERE!!! Dedicated fans of the Crows Nest for over 5 years, we were severely disappointed on our recent trip. The food was at best microwaved ready meal standard, with no imagination, pride or care taken in the food served, particularly the vegetarian option. Vastly overpriced, and nowhere near the fantastic meals we've enjoyed for many years. A huge disappointment - we won't be going back! As you may gather from this review, we would not recommend going here for food!

Lovely people, fantastic food! I have eaten here a number of times through out the year and every time has been fantastic. The staff are helpful and friendly and James the Chef regularly changes the menu to suit the locally caught fish and seasonal produce. A great find in the heart of Falmouth, tucked away down a little alley at the back of the Chainlocker, where I would also recommend a visit! Enjoy,

We love this restaurant. Happy staff and plentiful food. Always a nice atmosphere in the years we have been going there. We look forward to going to the Crossbow as part of our visits to Cornwall, even though we only get to the west country twice a year.

Chantek, took the friends for a lunch, we had the special soup, it was a disappointment the soup looks like a dirty water with a few pasta and mince and extra chilli, the duck in my opinion was frozen and badly cook. this must be for a cheap people, chantek never again.

Had lunch here yesterday, walked through the town which was a ghost town, no one around. Passed the totally empty Porthminster beach and walked into a busy, vibrant and cheery restaurant!! They have just launched a new winter menu, it featured Game and more meat dishes that usual. We had some oysters as a treat and then ordered the mains. I opted for the Roast Partridge my fellow diner the Crispy Pork belly, both looked stunning. We chose dessert from the new menu, these were also beautifully presented, my Vanilla Meringue was a triumph in execution with different textures and flavours running through it the other pud was a caramelised rice pudding dish that my friend raved about. This place just gets better and better-full of surprises. Just wish they would change the name from Cafe to dining room.

I went here for a meeting after work and had a great meal. There was a very good choice of vegetarian food and I chose the butternut squash and chickpea curry. Unfortunately they did not have the squash so offered to make me a different veg curry from scratch. It was delicious and all the veg were fresh and cooked perfectly. There was a nice atmosphere and the staff were very helpful and friendly. I will definitely go again.

'Authentic' doesn't begin to describe the place! They've done their homework and it tells.

This pub changed hands in October 2007 would not recommend this to anyone, very poor food, unfriendly landlord. Nothing like it was previously what a shame!!!

Wow! This restaurant is what St. Austell has been waiting for - a Fine Dining experience directed and created by Brett, the Chef-Proprietor. We had the best seats in the house and watched in awe as Brett created dish after mouth-watering dish. It was like watching an artist producing a masterpiece. This restaurant runs like a well oiled machine. The staff are friendly, efficient and professional in every way. The food is to die for and I can honestly say that this was one of if not the best meal I have ever had - and I am not easy to please! The extensive and moderately priced wine list offers something for everyone from a delicious Chilean Merlot to a crisp Chardonnay and for those with a nose for something a little special, there is plenty of choice. Nothing is too much trouble here and Brett and his team are clearly passionate about their work. It was an absolute pleasure chatting to the man himself after the meal. If you plan to eat out in St. Austell, do not miss this experience!!!

Beautifully fresh fish, crisp vegetables, excellent wine, attentive but not overwhelming service, fabulous creme brulee - all in very attractive, comfortable modern surroundings. The log burning stove made it cosy. The welcome was equally warm. I'll definitely make a point of going back to the Salamander and recommending it to others.

Went there last saturday, the food is very good, but there was many people. Very good service and made me happy, even if i waited

well, well, well, what a fabulous gem this is....amazing views, great decor, unbelievably fantastic mussels......if you haven't been, you need to! i will be telling all my friends..........

This restaurant was a perfect solution for my husbands birthday. The food was amazing, the location and setting was spot on and the service was good. Would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves good food and wine!