Cheers to 50 years of The Seafood Restaurant

The Seafood Restaurant - 50th anniversary

As you might have heard, The Seafood Restaurant turned 50 this year. It’s been five decades since Rick and Jill took the bold step of transforming the building they bought as a nightclub into a restaurant that celebrates the best catch from around the Cornish coast and beyond. As part of our anniversary celebrations, some of our friends in hospitality, alongside other industries, have stepped in front of the camera to share what the restaurant means to them.

We’ll be adding more videos in the coming weeks and months, so check back to watch their stories and memories from Padstow. But for now, first up is…

Jamie Oliver


The Seafood Restaurant at 50

50 years is a long time in restaurants. Not many make it to half a century. This makes our anniversary celebrations in Padstow even more special. Keep an eye out for events, menus, products, stories and more throughout 2025.