Ben's Cornish Kitchen

We had an amazing evening at Ben's Cornish Kitchen. There is nothing we could fault and we would recommend anyone who appreciates good food to come here. Nothing to look at from the outside but once through the door it's all change A warm welcome awaits and one is immediately impressed with the décor and ambiance. My starter of duck livers was perfect as was my wife's mackerel.

Booked this for my boyfriend’s 30th whilst we were visiting Cornwall. It was more expensive than where we would usually go, but probably one of the best meals I’ve ever had, we were both very impressed, and well worth the money. Staff were very friendly, and it had a lovely atmosphere. Lovely that we could walk out and pretty much straight onto the beach with a view of St Michael’s Mount. I would love to go back again when we next visit Cornwall.

I believe you'll have to travel a long way to surpass Ben's Cornish Kitchen - and then of course you won't be able to experience the magic of a post prandial stroll along the beach gazing out to the fairy tale St Michael's Mount. Therefore let me revise the statement. Should you surpass the food you still can't surpass the experience. Good service coupled with supreme food and barely more expensive than a meal from the pub (until like us you drink the finest wines and finish lunch with calvados!).

We booked a table here to celebrate my 30th on the strength of the reviews, and weren't disappointed. The food was nothing short of exceptional - mouthwatering in flavour and there was an excellent variety of fascinating dishes. It was a shame to only pick one! I'm sorry to say I was too busy enjoying it to photograph the food, but presentation and flavour were both outstanding. Topped off by great wine and atmosphere with friendly and attentive service and you've got a restaurant experience that exceeds all expectations. The dishes change seasonally, but the red mullet and chorizo starter was just sublime and worth mentioning. Reservations are a must, but this one is not to be missed. Ben's Cornish Kitchen is a delight!

This is a bit special. No ordinary, run of the mill cooking here. Everything on all of the the dishes is designed to complement and support everything else. There is a delicacy and lightness of touch in the cooking, and great thought has been made in the construction of the dish. Particularly outstanding was a sort of deconstructed chicken Kiev.