Best Shellfish in Falmouth

4 restaurant menus in Falmouth, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Shack
The Shack
100/100 (2776 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Seafood
British
Seafood
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Pasta
Lobster and Fries
Seafood Platters
Salad
Cornish Dressed Crab
Prawns
Chili
Seafood Platter with Dressed Crab
Baked Cornish Scallops
Crab
Smoked Haddock and Bacon Chowder
Crab Seafood Platter
Hake
Scallops
Seafood Platter with Whole Crab
Club Sandwich
Clams
Singapore Crab
Lemon tart
Fish & chips
Oyster
Cold Prawns
Razor Clams
Calamari
Pesto
Mussels
Sandwiches
Fish
crab sandwich
Shellfish
Steak
Chocolate Torte
Calamares
Beer
Crispy Squid
Seafood chowder
Fish & Chips
Lobster
Oysters
Mussels
Fish & Chips
Whitebait
Lemon Tart
Haddock
Sit down
Seafood
British
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great food, friendly and helpful staff. Thanks go to the chef also, who was kind enough to modify a dish for me to cater for a food intolerance. ..."
Sue Ravening
"Had a fantastic birthday celebration here in December with friends (sorry for taking such a long time to get round to extolling your virtues), know..."
Linda Arney
"Fantastic seafood restaurant with daily specials. We pre-ordered (recomend to do this) the Shack Stack for 3 people. Whole crab, scallops, mussels,..."
Amanda Virtue
"It's a wonderful place with wonderful and lovely people working on the floor.... first class service... lovely food and lovely menu... keep it up..."
Rajanirojan Rasanayagam
"Went last night for my birthday meal. Amazing food and terrific service, definitely a place I would highly recommend to anyone visiting..."
Debbie Murch
"Lovely service from Aaron, the best fish and chips I've had! Don't forget to take cash to tip the waiters, they can't take tips via..."
Megan Hogan
"We (Mum & I) had a fabulous meal here, fish and chips were excellent and Mussels with thai sauce (for a change) really delicious. I agree with a..."
Sarah Perkins
"Fantastic seafood restaurant. Friendly staff and tremendous food in a contemporary, relaxed setting. We will..."
Wendy Turner
"Great service, gorgeous food and a very relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We reserved lobster and it was delicious. The place to go for seafood in..."
Sian Grindle
"We love The Shack, it is our go to place for lunch when in Falmouth. Today was superb with yet again great food and great service. They coped well..."
Steve Robarts
"Fantastic food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Went in for lunch but will definitely be going back for an evening meal..."
Tracy Haybourne
"Excellent food goid service! Would definitely recommend this lovely little restaurant it's..."
Barbara Panayiotou
"Gorgeous food, really friendly staff who were more than happy teach a poor Midlander like myself how get into my crab! So good in fact I reserved..."
Andy Hawkes
"Great little place. Huge crab sandwich was fab. If you love seafood this the place for..."
Sarah Jane Glover
"Our first meal in Cornwall and certainly one of the most memorable, service was amazing and the staff were so accommodating, we sat outside since it..."
Jerry
"Enjoyed a great evening meal here having tried earlier in the week for a walk-in to be told they were fully booked. Recommend booking if eating..."
Chris C
"Simply outstanding!! From the moment you are greeted to happily offering a generous tip " The Shack " in Falmouth is a must for all sea food lovers!..."
Craig & Keisha
"Lovely seafood bistro . Best ever tasted mussels! Yummy chowder and local mackerel salad with Asian twist . Attentive service . Very pleasant..."
Olga Mckeever
"We just went to the Shack last night for our 10th wedding anniversary. We were overwhelmed by the exceptional service the gentleman provided. They..."
Li Ma
"Booked a table late and was accommodated. We were the first in and we got the opportunity to order the monster crab. 2.1kg of the best crab I have..."
George Soper
"Delicious. Definitely book in advance. Great food done well. Lobster was excellent. Staff friendly and welcoming for our 9 month..."
Michael Yeomans
"It was the best fish and chips I've had , and the waitress was so good at her job , I will definitely be coming back for..."
Ian Patterson
"What a find . Fantastic food . Very friendly and well priced. The seafood platter is amazing. The house Spanish white wine went very well with the..."
Alex Loades
"Lovely dinner during a recent visit to Falmouth, went for the specials the mussels and the hake, food was 10/10, good service love this place will..."
Sarah m
The Wheel House
The Wheel House
99/100 (1664 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
British
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
After-hours
Scallops
Clams
Oyster
Mussels
Shellfish
Tapas
Prawns
Couscous
Shrimp
Lobster
Fish
Salad
Chili
Crab
"Absolutely amazing place and well worth the wait and the advance booking to eat here. We had almost everything on the menu and every dish delicious...."
Benki Karia
"The food here is outstanding. Hands down some of the best if not the best seafood I have ever eaten. The staff are brilliant and perfectly attentive,..."
Stacy Iqbal
"Heard a lot about this place from work colleagues and finally tried it last night for my partners birthday....... I cannot fault it in anyway! Being..."
Samantha Treleaven
"Just had a perfect evening. The atmosphere and food were absolutely sublime. The staff were so friendly and helpful and the food was delicious. Great..."
Bex Louise
"This will take some beating!! Find it, book it, love it!!! Spectacular Spider crab �, gorgeous garlic prawns �, melt in mouth Mussels and superb..."
Duncan James
"We were lucky to get a table without booking. Due to the reviews, we were more than happy to wait and come back for our table. Definitely, worth the..."
Natasha Rebello
"Ottimo tutto, dal locale al cibo ai camerieri al prezzo!!! Everything was great and so good from the food to the waiters, from.the place to the..."
Irenita Ita
"This place is an absolute gem. Tina and staff could teach the Michelin lads how to do..."
Peggy Clark
"Amazing food, staff and service. Worth booking my birthday meal 2 months in advance..."
Kirsty Garwood
"The most delicious and memorable meal. The scallops were so fresh and simply fantastic, as for the Thai mussels .... Words almost fail me other than..."
Caroline Trevers
"Been looking forward to eating here for ages. It did not disappoint. Delicious food and chilled out attentive service, can’t wait to go back again..."
Lucy Pepper
"This place is quaint and cosy, the staff are really friendly. The food is to die for. No wonder this place is so booked. A must for everyone...."
Steve Bowyer
"Absolutely love it! Amazing flavours and amazing shellfish. You need to book far out but boy is it worth it and extremely good..."
Debbie Cook
"One of the top shellfish dinners I’ve ever had. Delicious fresh seafood at a very reasonable price. Make sure to book well in advance as it is very..."
Alex
"Lovely food and great service. I visited here on a company away day and would definitely recommend it if you have a group looking for a social eating..."
Alexander Barnes-Ross
"Amazing, what a find, the best this year. If you like shellfish then this little restaurant is a must, small menu but everything they do is..."
Jackie Peek
"One of my favorite places in Cornwall. All their food is amazing but I have to say their scallops are to die for. Each time I visit I leave happier...."
Sophie Desplaces
"Amazing meal, the second time we've been and won't be the last. The staff had the best Covid precautions I've seen at any restaurant - or any shop..."
Elliott Hall
"Always love coming here, great atmosphere, friendly staff and fresh good quality food. The Thai sauce for the prawns and muscles is very very good!..."
Hollie Palmer
"The best shellfish you will ever eat period. (Also the fries and excellent). The service is great, the staff are super attentive and always up for..."
Spencer Skinner
"Fantastic seafood served while Sat in an upturned boat!! Great value and delightfully quirky. Book well in advance. Don't visit Falmouth without..."
Trevor Gardiner
"Just fabulous . Lovely staff food was amazing. We had scallops mussels crab and lobster. All fantastic . Really good..."
Veronica Spencer
"Thanks Tina for another lovely evening, the improvements you’ve made to extend the restaurant are fabulous. Food and service is second to..."
Blackcornish 1964
Hooked On The Rocks
Hooked On The Rocks
90/100 (2867 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Healthy
Seafood
Vegan Options
Healthy
British
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Monkfish
Fish & Chips
Monkfish
Cheesecake
Mussels
lobster tail
Salad
Fish Curry
Fish & Chips
Padron Peppers
Scallops with Miso Butter
Tapas
Rum Poached Pineapple & Coconut Sundae Honeycomb & Lime
Crab
Haddock
Seafood Platters
ADID Whole Crab
Scallops
Cod
Chocolate Cremeaux
Clams
Curry
Falmouth Bay Crab Risotto
Duck
Prawns
Roasted Cornish
Oyster
Tempura
Fish & chips
Linguine
Calamari
Cakes
Puddings
Risotto
Fish
Burger
Cake
Mussels
Pork
Surf And Turf
Shellfish
Pork Belly
Catch of the Day
Calamares
Cocktails
Mackerel
Cheesecakes
Chorizo
Salmon
Sea Bass
Lobster
Atlantic Pale Ale
Hake
Mackerel
seafood platter
John Dory
Paella
Fried
Irish coffee
Sit down
Healthy
British
Seafood
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Visa
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We’ve come here for our wedding anniversary. We spend a lot of time in Falmouth in the summer running our motor yacht charter business and have..."
Julie Pope
"I can't praise this place enough! The seafood platter was absolutely delicious. That and the beautiful view across Swanpool beach made for a very..."
Rebecca Jordan
"Went for lunch here today, staff were very accommodating and the food was delicious, that delicious it deserves a minute silence. Highly..."
Adam Jewels
"Fab place! Wondered in last Friday not knowing what to expect from Tapas time but we weren't disappointed! Lovely campari with doda and chilled..."
Bibi von Krumbach
"Wow just amazing food ambiance and staff... 5 stars well deserved. We had the fisherman's feast with lobster and I was sorry it was all over so fast..."
Debbie De Ste Croix
"The food was amazing, and the staff were lovely, can’t recommend this restaurant enough, I shall be..."
Karen Cox
"A lovely way to celebrate a birthday! I can recommend the Thai Green curry (seafood) it was excellent, great service too. My husband had monkfish in..."
Del Waters
"A wonderful, friendly and happy place, serving some of the best food you'll have ever tasted; and as if that wasn't enough, the location is..."
Richard Green
"Amazing staff and the food was so fresh & tasty. Lovely atmosphere and of course great view.! Feel bad for other visitors tonight though we had the..."
Andrea 'whyte' Pardoe
"5th wedding anniversary dinner with our little toddler. Attentive staff, beautiful spot (even on a wet evening) and absolutely stunning food. Can't..."
Sally Stapleton
"We came on Thursday for lunch before I fly to Bahrain for 8 weeks, absolutely fabulous signature platter which my wife and I shared. Great service,..."
Mark Burrows
"Excellent lunch ....v busy as Mothers Day but seafood platter was as yummy as ever! Staff were very busy but were as helpful & accommodating as..."
Su Berry
"Lovely little restaurant with a superb selection of sea food dishes and a great view of the beach below. The choice of beers could be better in my..."
Jose Hernandez
"Wow what a place! We had the seafood platter, sea bass belly & bread. The food was incredible but what was exceptional was the service, I have never..."
Lydia Anne
"I found this place a bit of a paradox food was exceptionally service was very good, but this food deserves a better venue. I had an excellent meal..."
James Turner
"I don't often spend a lot of money on food and feel like it's worth it but the meal here was definitely worth the money we spent! The seafood tasted..."
Becca Barbz
"Our first visit for a special celebration and was more than amazed. The food and service was outstanding. The best bit was the menu and the food was..."
Martin Wells
"Excellent fish restaurant with local options which I couldn't recommend more. On the pricey side but worth it for a special treat. I'll be dreaming..."
Sian Elvin
"This place is amazing polite staff quality food great menu and cocktails menu is..."
The Workbench
"Lovely location. We ate on the terrace on a sunny evening and it was perfect. It's definitely a high end restaurant (and this is reflected in the..."
Ross Clarke
"Lunch A must visit. We've been dreaming of this restaurant since our last visit. Quite simply, it is the best place for Cornish seafood and shellfish..."
Joe Corr
"Wonderful restaurant with the friendliest staff. Shauna was lovely. She as well as all the staff were friendly and welcoming. The food was absolutely..."
Mark Faulkner
"What an amazing restaurant - they cater for everyone - from beach-goers straight out the sea, looking for a coffee or beer to families with dogs..."
Renay Pattinson
"New favourite place in Falmouth. This place is an absolute must go to! The location is fabulous with the most beautiful views. The service was..."
Tara Roberts
"Beautiful location and friendly service. Bonus points for the lobster apparently being locally sourced. Quality seafood by the beach without being..."
Kristin Mc Adam
"The best seafood I had in Cornwall! Breathtaking location, on a cliff overlooking the sea, delicious food, and lovely staff. Will definitely come..."
Silvia Leo
"We had beer here from a great beer garden overlooking the sea,the bar was a converted horse box trailer.The staff were friendly and the Cornish lager..."
John Pollard
"We went for dinner here as a reunion with my uni friends and we had a fab table by the window. We had some incredible food - including crab and..."
Sammi Phillips
"Really relaxed lunchtime meal from the set menu. Two of our party were under the age of 6 and they catered for them perfectly. 1 dog also in..."
Martin Allen
Rick Stein's Fish
Rick Stein's Fish
77/100 (3619 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Crab
Hake
Scallops
Cakes
Oyster
Mussels
Fish
Tuna
Shellfish
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Haddock
Cod
Curry
Prawns
Lobster
Salad
Bass
"Had a wonderful set lunch here, salt cod balls were wonderful, the cod curry was amazing and the salted caramel cheesecake to die for, well worth..."
Stacy Brown
"First off we were asked if we had booked! This is a Fish and chip restaurant! We were seated and the f and c were great but unfortunately the menu..."
Andrea Bourne
"We ordered the set menu. Were a bit disappointed after the Thai fish cakes as we couldn't taste any spices. However the cod curry was Amazing!!..."
Claire McFerran
"Lovely set up on the harbour at Falmouth. Welcomed warmly. Decor and fit out perfect. Sat next to the pass. Staff lovely throughout. Had a sharing..."
Siobhan Bales
"Great staff , food was great haddock chips and the Indonesian curry -which was very nice well worth a..."
Dave Cotterhill
"7 of us (including fussy children) had a fine meal, leaving empty plates. With decent gaps be courses we had a good evening out. The cod batter was..."
Robert Bowen
"Fantastic food and excellent service. Recommend the sharing platter as a..."
Jo Edwards
"What an amazing meal. My fiancée treated me as an early birthday present and it was gorgeous. Perfect food and fantastic service, nothing was too..."
Nigel Smith
"Best fish and chips ever! And the mushy peas....would never have thought they could be that good! Indonesian fish curry also excellent..."
Kerry Goergen Todd
"Once again Stein’s restaurants never fail. Crispy light battered hake with chips and served with a smile and an explanation why Chalky’s beer has..."
Philip Thornford
"True delicious food!! Lunch Set menu is good value for money. Dinner is a bit more expensive as it’s a la carte. I recommend the kalette side dish,..."
Tiplu Rk
"We enjoyed club linguine, fish and chips. Taste really nice and good volume. And friendly staff. Next time I want to try dinner with wine. It will be..."
S S
"What an excellent experience! The food from appetiser to dessert was absolutely delicious. We started off with some salted cod appetisers which were..."
Alex
"No complaints, lovely fish and chips during a Cornwall trip - very nice indeed, not overly greasy like some. Perhaps a little pricey - I noticed the..."
C
"Tasty fish, the batter was light and crisp, well cooked chips but the mushy peas were a bit dry and the tartre sauce was average, decent portion..."
Soosan Webbo
"Food and service were amazing! Came for a late lunch with my family and we were seated and served immediately with the food coming very fast. I..."
Amy Rowell
"Indonesian curry, with various bits of fish and seafood with rice was excellent! Couldn't fault it, or the great service. Mussels were also very good..."
Mark Clarkson
"For the price we paid (£23) I expected it to be stunning. It was alright, nothing more. The cod was lovely and the chips were decent. The tartare..."
Robert Greenaway
"Fantastic fish restaurant on the coast. My haddock was perfectly cooked in light batter and the puddings were absolutely delicious. When the staff..."
Paul Welch
"Initially booked but changed the booking on the day this was no trouble, on arrival seated straight away. We ordered the sharing platter as per the..."
Azizur Rahman
"Absolutely delicious!!! The best mussels I've ever had, had a bowl to put the shells in, a finger bowl, spoon and the bread was delicious! Would..."
Caroline Winton
"Lovely place, went here with my family, all had starters, main courses and deserts, all of us thought it was great. Great bottle of white wine,to go..."
David Wolstencroft
"The most amazing lobster I've ever had! When we went there was a lobster and chips offer for £30! What an absolute treat that was! The place is set..."
Veronica
"Rick does it again. Excellent fish and chips. Batter crisp and properly cooked chips. Great service as well. Make sure you book..."
Steve Wiltshire
"Very nice fish indeed. Well presented and good..."
Alex Walker