Our flagship seafood restaurant near Padstow Harbour
This year, we’re celebrating 50 years since Rick and Jill first opened the doors of our flagship in Padstow, The Seafood Restaurant. A five decade obsession for fresh fish, simply cooked and giving our guests the most memorable dining experiences. Head Chef, Pete Murt, leads the way now, with his team perfectly recreating Rick’s recipes time and time again for guests to enjoy – including lobster thermidor, turbot hollandaise and Indonesian seafood curry.
In 2024, The Seafood Restaurant was awarded the AA Food Service Award for its excellent standards of restaurant services and hospitality. The awards praised our restaurant for the way it “evokes such a positive feeling and sense of place” and our exceptional front of house team for their sparkling hospitality, applauding them as ‘relentless ambassadors for the food and local area”.
Our Menu
Our menu, guided by the seasons, showcases the best of local and sustainable seafood. Look forward to classic dishes, from our famous Dover sole to seasonal creations that highlight the best of Cornish produce.
The Seafood Bar
At the heart of our restaurant is the seafood bar, where people watchers and real food enthusiasts gather. Here, you can enjoy a relaxed chef’s table experience, choosing from our menu while watching our team shuck oysters and pour drinks. It’s the perfect spot to learn more about our seafood and interact with our knowledgeable staff.
To Drink
Our extensive wine list, with each bottle chosen (and tasted) by Charlie Stein has something for everyone and every occasion, and behind the bar you’ll find our celebrated barman, Norbert, who has won various mixology competitions including Axia Spirit and Nc’nean organic whisky. Trying one of his cocktails is a must before or after your meal.
Taste of 50 Years Menu
In honour of our 50th anniversary, Rick and Jack have brought together a special four-course Taste of 50 Years menu that celebrates the very best dishes served over the decades. Rooted in a love of fresh, seasonal ingredients and simple, confident cooking, this four-course menu reflects an approach to food that has always let the ingredients speak for themselves.
Think goat’s cheese and thyme soufflé, first featured in Rick’s Cornwall series, Cornish lamb from Philip Warren served pink with peas and wild garlic, and lemon sole dressed in shrimp and brown butter. Finish with a creamy vanilla rice pudding, brûléed on top and served with Szechuan-spiced pineapple, rounding things off with a nostalgic twist.
With a choice for each course and stories behind every plate, it’s a menu that’s best enjoyed with others, reminiscing, comparing and raising a glass to the simple pleasure of good food.
Four courses | £65 | Evening only
We’re thrilled to be celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Seafood Restaurant in 2025.
This year marks half a century of a deep-rooted passion for serving the finest fish and shellfish. From our humble beginnings in 1975, when Rick and Jill first opened the doors, to today, we’ve stayed true to our values and as we look back on this incredible journey, we’re excited to share the celebrations with you throughout the year.
Join us as we toast to five decades, explore all 2025 events here.
Our great value set lunch menu includes three courses of timeless recipes and a tasting of our sommelier’s choice of wine for £40 and while our set menu changes often, it always includes popular dishes that can be found on our main menu.
Our spring set lunch menu is served 12pm – 4pm every day, until 29th June.
Upcoming Set Lunch Menus
Summer: 30th June – 28th September 2025
Autumn: 29th September – 21st December 2025
12pm- 5pm
Please note, our terrace doesn’t take bookings and opening is dependant on the weather.
Our rooftop terrace is a peaceful retreat for those seeking to while away a sunny afternoon. Open for drinks, the inviting space offers estuary views, creating an ideal Cornish backdrop for sipping on summer cocktails or a light rosé. Stop in and take a seat to unwind and watch the world go by, whether it’s a leisurely afternoon or a pre-dinner aperitif.
Each year our charity lunches are a chance for you to come together with friends and family to give back and support a charity close to our hearts. Our Charity Lunches will return in January 2026.
In 2025 our charity lunches supported The Fishermen’s Mission
The Fishermen’s Mission provides vital support to active and retired fishermen and their families, offering emergency assistance and care in times of hardship. As a restaurant deeply connected to the fishing industry, we are proud to give back to the community that brings fresh, sustainable seafood to our tables.
CHILDREN
We welcome children aged over the age of 3 years old at The Seafood Restaurant.
DOGS
We are unable to welcome non resident dogs at The Seafood Restaurant, but our nearby pub The Cornish Arms is dog friendly or you can dine in dog friendly dining room at St Petroc’s Bistro and courtyard tables at Rick Stein’s Café in Padstow.
SEAFOOD BAR
We are only able to seat guests aged 18 and over at our seafood bar. If your seafood bar booking includes guests aged under 18 they will be unable to sit at the bar and we may not be able to accommodate them within the restaurant.
DRESS CODE
We have a relaxed dining atmosphere, so welcome guests to wear whatever they feel comfortable in. Most opt for smart-casual.
CELEBRATION CAKES
We love celebrating special moments with you, and if you’d like to bring your own cake, we’re happy to accommodate with a small £5 per person fee. This covers the service essentials like plating and utensils to make sure everything’s just right. Want to explore our dessert options instead? Pastry Chef Andrew has plenty of creations to please the whole table. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions—we’re here to help.
PARKING
There are four large pay and display car parks in Padstow; the harbour, South Quay, Link Road and the Lawns car park.
TAXIS
Not staying in Padstow? Plan ahead and book a taxi to get you home. Find our preferred taxi services here.
