Spring dining at our Rick Stein restaurants, from Padstow in Cornwall to Sandbanks, Winchester and Barnes, means fresh seafood, seasonal dishes and time well spent by the coast and beyond. The season brings longer days, lighter menus and the very best of British produce. In Cornwall, spring arrives early, gardens begin to wake, wild garlic lines the estuary paths and the first asparagus appears from nearby farms. Out at sea, fishermen land the early spring catch, from line-caught cod to sweet scallops and crab at their best. Explore our restaurants and book your spring table.
Spring Dining – Excuses to visit
Across our restaurants you’ll find spring dishes that make the most of the season’s ingredients. Expect seafood platters piled high with shellfish, freshly grilled fish with simple sauces and comforting classics from our fish and chips menu.
Every kitchen adds its own touches, so each visit offers something slightly different.
Early Supper by the Sea
Our Early Supper by the Sea is a chance to enjoy a relaxed, unhurried meal before the evening really begins. Two or three courses of seasonal dishes, always with a seafood main, make for a simple pleasure this spring. Served 5pm – 6:30pm Monday – Thursday, other than bank holidays.
2 courses £24.95 | 3 courses £29.95
2 courses £19.75 | 3 courses £23.95
Little Fishes Holiday Menu
Every one of our restaurants welcomes little ones with a menu of their own, the Little Fishers Menu. On arrival, they’ll be treated to a small snack to nibble while the table is set.
We invite budding young seafood fans to try something new when dining with us. Discover new seafood species on us, from the familiar to the more surprising.
What we’re cooking this spring
Spring is one of the most exciting times in our kitchens. New growth ingredients and fresh flavours for the season.
You’ll see the first asparagus appearing alongside grilled fish and perfectly poached eggs, and handfuls of wild garlic worked into sauces and butters.
Try two of our favourite recipes at home:
Our chefs cook with what the season brings, keeping things simple and letting great ingredients speak for themselves.
Al Fresco Dining
When the weather allows, many of our restaurants offer outdoor tables where you can enjoy the longer days and fresh sea air alongside a glass of wine and a plate of seafood.
Spring Events
Throughout the season our restaurants host a range of special events, from chef-led suppers to relaxed evenings celebrating seasonal ingredients.
Seasonal Cornish fish at home
“I love this time of year, spring brings an abundance of produce from the sea. Crab, John Dory, red mullet, turbot and my personal favourite, mackerel.” – Pete Murt, Head Chef, The Seafood Restaurant.
Stay with us: Spring by the Sea Escape
Celebrate the longer days with a coastal escape in Padstow. Enjoy a two or three-night stay in a bright, comfortable room, paired with a four-course Signature Menu at The Seafood Restaurant.
Each morning starts with a generous breakfast, then spend your day exploring Cornwall’s gardens with included entry to the Lost Gardens of Heligan, The Eden Project*, or Trebah Garden, and make time for walks along the coast or cycling the Camel Trail.
From £113 per person per night (based on two sharing).
Available for stays until 21st May 2026.