Where to eat in Falmouth and Flushing
There is no shortage of great places to eat in and around Flushing and Falmouth. Here are just a few very palatable ideas:
Cafe Mylor
location: Mylor Yacht Harbour, TR11 5UF
Situated on the harbourside at Mylor Yacht Harbour, Cafe Mylor is a vibrant waterside cafe concentrating on simple high quality local produce for eat in and take away. With great coffee, teas, homemade cakes and smoothies, all in a lovely relaxed atmosphere and location, they will be open from 9am to 9pm daily for breakfasts, lunches and early evening suppers. T 01326 377 743.
www.cafemylor.comThe Royal Standard
location: Flushing, TR11 5TP
The Royal Standard is a traditional pub recently refurbished in a contemporary style with stripped floorboards, oak bar, open fire and individual wooden tables and chairs. With a decked front seating area, a beer garden to the rear and excellent water views, the Royal Standard has many great reviews from our guests – a recent guest commented that the fish & chips was better than Rick Steins! The pub offers a range of fine wines, cask conditioned ales, plus coffee and homemade cakes. A constantly changing menu provides a variety of fresh meals with locally sourced ingredients plus regular curry nights and Sunday roasts. Booking is essential in Summer. Well behaved dogs are welcome.
www.royalstandard.comThe Waterside
location: Flushing, TR11 5TY
The Waterside is a welcome new addition to the Flushing restaurant scene, situated on the quay with spectacular views across the bay towards Falmouth. Come and enjoy fresh local fish and shellfish accompanied by fine wine. Paul and John aim to support local businesses and fisheries, presenting their customers with freshly landed fish and local produce… simply prepared and presented to you with the experience of courteous staff at an affordable price. The Waterside has changing daily menu’s depending on the days catch. It welcomes dogs and has free WiFi. We have had great feedback from our previous guests – some saying that this was one of the “best meals they have ever had”. Booking recommended, particularly for the Sunday roast which is quickly gaining an amazing reputation!
www.watersideflushing.co.ukThe Seven Stars
location: Flushing, TR115TY
The Seven Stars fronts the quayside with lovely waterside views out towards Falmouth Harbour. The Seven Stars is mainly inhabited by locals and fishermen who appreciate the cask conditioned ales and traditional pub food. Busy in the evenings, the views of the River Fal cannot be beaten. Watch out for Pie nights, Fish and Chips nights, and the excellent Pizza nights as well as Quiz evenings and many special events. Crab lines and bait are for hire to entertain the kids while the adults enjoy a drink. You can also borrow a cushion to sit on the sea wall - the ideal place from which to watch the sun set over Falmouth harbour.
www.sevenstarsflushing.co.ukCastaways at Mylor
location: Mylor, TR11 5UF
Plenty of options adorn the large chalkboard at Castaways, situated in Mylor Yacht Harbour a short (and very beautiful) walk around the headland from Flushing village. Castaways serves food all day, from early breakfast and coffee, lunch, through to tapas, and evening meals – even cream teas! This is also a perfect spot to enjoy a variety of Cornish ice creams. Evening meals and specials have strong local sourcing, which ensures the best Cornish food is always on the menu. Castaways is ideal for large groups, and is well behaved dogs are welcome.
www.castawayswinebar.co.ukRick Stein's Falmouth
location: Falmouth, TR11 3XA
Rick says Falmouth is his second favourite place outside of Padstow and it shows! Events Square in Falmouth is now home to a Deli with a small café area and also selling gifts and home accessories as well as the take-away Fish and Chip shop open Lunchtimes and evenings. The Seafood Bar is a lively restaurant where you can watch the food being prepared as you order. As the Good Cornwall Guide says “A highly recommended fishy feast”.
www.rickstein.com/Rick-Stein’s-Seafood-Bar,-Falmouth.htmlThe Pandora Inn
location: Restronguet, TR11 5ST
Damaged by fire in 2011 The Pandora Inn has now re-opened. The inn has been carefully renovated to retain the flagstone floors, low-beamed ceilings and thatched roof. Situated right on Restronguet Creek, there are plenty of outdoor tables on the pontoon (also useful for those arriving by boat!) Food is served all day using the freshest, local seasonal produce and caters for all appetites from sandwiches and jacket potatoes to changing daily specials. There's an extensive wine list and traditional real ales from St Austell Brewery. Dogs are welcome in the bar area and on the pontoon.
www.pandorainn.com5 Degrees West
location: Falmouth, TR11 4AU
This spacious modern bar serves food and drinks all day and is just a few minutes walk from the centre of the Cornish town of Falmouth, opposite Events Square – home of the world famous National Maritime Museum. There are plenty of parking options nearby, so you will never have too far to walk! 5 Degrees West is a very family friendly pub that serves a wide menu suitable for all kinds of dining from the smaller ‘lite bites’ through ‘sharing platters’ right up to the more traditional main meal. Generally there is no need to book, except for the usual popular dates when it is advisable to do so.
www.5degreesfalmouth.co.ukJamie Oliver's Fifteen
location: Newquay, TR8 4AA
Fifteen Cornwall is part of a global social enterprise, founded by Jamie Oliver in 2002. It is an inspiring restaurant in a stunning location, but at the heart of it all is a chef training programme with a simple mission – to empower young people who are in need of a second chance. Fifteen Cornwall offers an innovative menu of the best seasonal and local produce, prepared by talented professional chefs and aspiring young apprentice chefs, and served in a relaxed atmosphere by friendly and knowledgeable staff. On top of this, there’s an incredible view over a beautiful two mile beach.
www.fifteencornwall.co.uk