Where to eat: the 12 best restaurants in Charlestown

Stopped in here after walking around the area, they allowed our dog to come in and we sat quietly in the corner. Lovely environment! My wife had the muscles for starter, she said they were the best she's ever had! Then for main she had haddock and chips, the only negative we could say about the whole thing was the fish was a touch dry, still tasty, not overly dry, but personally she'd have liked it a touch less. I had burger and chips, lots bacon is put on the burger, lots of chips to accompany it. Overall I would defiantly recommend and return to this restaurant!

Absolutely fantastic food; I had the stone bass, which was superb and really well presented, with wonderfully soft scallops. My wife, who's veggie, found plenty to choose from when other restaurants are just offering the same handful of dishes that others offer. Great service too. Just a shame we're on holiday as it means we can't come back easily!

We came here because we were recommended by the lodge’s manager, and it was really nice! The seafood was fresh and paired well with local beers. The platter was just the right amount of food for the two of us. They had a lovely outdoor garden space perfect for the summer :)

✨️Came here for an evening out with our little group for a hen do. Could have just been us but we felt we were getting awkward looks from a lot of the other diners, we weren't a rowdy bunch but obviously had sashes on saying who we were in relation to a wedding and we felt very much stared at throughout 😅 Anyway, the food was delicious and the cocktails! Recommend the expresso martini ! The sea food platters looked incredible ! Definitely a Cornish coastal vibes going on here !

Best seafood platter my Husband and I have had. We often get platters when on holiday or abroad but this was hands down the best one. It’s locked in for the next time we come down here. Staff also lovely. ❤️

Lovely Sunday roast dinner, beef that melted in your mouth and nice roast potatoes,loved the carrots & parsnips. The only thing was that the broccoli was al dente and hard to cut but didn’t spoil the overall experience. The service was quite slow on our visit unfortunately Feedback would be to have more choice of desserts

Had a lovely meal at The Boathouse, although mostly known for its sea food, The rare lamb I had was delicious. Very nice atmosphere with attentive staff.

Massive scones! But so light! a savoury cheese scone with cream cheese and chilli jam is a must! The sausage roll was delicious! And the cream tea is sublime! And yes, I ate all three at the same time! PS, well done on your egg and spoon race! and enjoy secondary school next year!

We were looking for cream tea and we definitely found it. Really lovely place. And I asked to charge my phone for 5 minutes and was allowed. Apparently people don't usually ask before using the plugs, i find that quite rude, specially when the staff was so nice. Lovely little Gem.

Excellent . I'm vegan and had amazing sandwiches scone cake sausage roll saled . Presented beautifully 💖. Service so friendly calm nothing was too much trouble . I would recommend to all xx we shall be visiting again . Thank you so much . ❤️💜🙏🏻

Lovely Cafe with the most yummy homemade mince pies. A definite must if you're in or around Charleston Harbour. There is no data signal or WiFi, so you'll just have to chat with the locals as I did. They were wonderful and helped me with my plans, so it all worked out very well for this little travelling Aussie. Good luck, guys. 👍

We visited Charlestown today for the first time, so was checking on Google Maps for somewhere to stop for a coffee. I found this tea rooms and liked what I read in the recent reviews, so we decided to try it! The ladies who work here are lovely and friendly, and didn't pressure us into ordering quickly but gave us time to decide (my dad is legally blind so we have to read the menu out to him for him to decide what he'd like, so we always take longer than average to order). Our order was quickly prepared and was delicious! My mum and I had scones with jam and butter, the scones are by a local baker and were to die for, so soft and not stodgy at all, they were warmed up and the butter melted onto them easily, so scrummy! My dad enjoyed his toasted teacake as well :) The cappuccino milkshake is also delicious, like a very creamy frappucinno! The atmosphere of the shop is lovely too, very calming and relaxed, with a variety of seating (3 or 4 tables with 4 chairs each, plus a couple of cushioned window seats and of armchairs and sofas) a nice amount without feeling overcrowded. There's a toilet room around the corner outside, accessible using a key provided for customers of the tea rooms upon request. Very nice and clean and well thought out! All in all, we highly recommend this tearooms if you're visiting Charlestown and looking for somewhere to have a tasty snack, coffee, or even meal at decent prices and excellent customer service :)

Lovely cafe to have breakfast, lunch or tea and scones. Seating outside and waterfront is not far to walk to. Portions were generous with fresh bread, great eggs and yummy bacon of high quality. Coffee was great quality..illy for those like me who love a good cuppa in the morning. Staff were lovely and efficient and facilities onsite, but you need their key. Plus its kept clean. Best spot to soak up some sunshine on a lazy sunday :)

This place was strongly recommended for a visit when a friend of my husbands heard we were mini-mooning in Charles Town. A cute little place. The cake was gorgeous. The two women serving chatty and friendly. By the time we left, every table was occupied. Clearly a local and tourist favourite. Just lovely 👍🏼

We were glad we booked dinner reservations online, as it was incredibly busy on a Monday night! This spot is a true hidden gem - delicious food, lovely ambiance, and top-notch service. David was super friendly and even surprised my husband with a complimentary glass of bubbly for his birthday. We couldn't find any fault with our dinner experience, so we'd highly recommend it!

Myself and my partner came to Springtide and we where not disappointed in the slightest. All the staff where really lovely and made sure we where well looked after throughout. The food was delicious. I ordered the scallops which where cooked to perfection for starters and my partner ordered the crab cocktail which was so creamy and yummy. For mains, I ordered the prawn linguine which I'm pretty sure had freshly made linguine and my partner ordered the seafood chowder which had an array of seafood all cooked beautifully. All the seafood was caught locally from the bay that the restaurant sits on which was amazing to hear. The price is high but you are definitely paying for quality food items here. Definitely worth visiting!

We were a group of six. The food here was excellent, everyone was incredibly happy and the service was 10/10. I unfortunately got sick from an oyster but I won’t blame the restaurant, you take your life in your hands when you eat them! Two others also had them and were completely fine, I just got unlucky. I would recommend people to come here, the fish is so fresh, and the crab mac and cheese is out of this world good.

We had an amazing meal light night! David very kindly look after us. I asked David for his recommendation on both main, starters and sides and he did not disappoint! Oysters were incredibly fresh, mussels were huge, and farmed less than 1mile from the restaurant. Wine selection was strong and all round a fantastic meal. If you’re on the fence, just go! You will not be disappointed. Not only was the food incredible, but the care and attention that was showed by David really elevated the meal! To the owner, if you’re reading this, David made our meal! Thanks, Conor & Betzy from London

Managed to get a walk-in table in high season which was lucky, had no idea what treat we are in for. Everything was perfect - great menu options, fresh seafood, local beer, good wine, outstanding service and great views. One of the best restaurants we visited during our week long road trip around Cornwall.

Delicious fresh seafood, price worth paying for. The mussels with the Thai broth was to die for, scallops were a bit over cooked and undersized for its price. Overall, would recommend it if you like a view of the harbour at sunset.

Had dinner here, food was very good and there was a nice atmosphere. Great for fresh sea food! Staff were attentive and friendly. The none sea food options were nice aswell and all was reasonably priced.

We absolutely loved this place. The best food in town in our opinion Lovely roast on the Sunday, nice touches like tarragon butter on the veggies & proper cauliflower cheese Back again for delicious burgers & spicy fries on our last evening in town Lovely relaxed & friendly atmosphere First rate service

We had a great evening at The Rebellion Roast House in Charlestown, which offers a good, varied menu with something to suit most tastes. One small disappointment was that a mushroom-based dish wasn’t available, which we found a little hard to understand especially as mushrooms featured in other items on the menu. It seemed like something could have been put together, but aside from that, everything else was excellent. The drinks selection was strong, with good beers, wine, and cocktails all well presented and served with a smile. The highlight of the night was definitely the 10-hour aged brisket beef absolutely out of this world. Tender, rich, and full of flavour, it’s a must-try dish that truly lives up to the hype. The atmosphere was lively but relaxed, and the service was friendly and efficient. Just one tip: you really must book ahead, as this place gets busy and for good reason. All in all, a fantastic experience that we’d happily recommend.

Came here for a meal while staying in town and it was an absolute success. The food was incredible, moonshine delicious, staff were perfect and atmosphere warm and cosy. Thank you so much to all the staff and chefs. Now excuse me while I go into a food coma.

Amazing date night experience. Food was rich and satisfying and reasonably priced for the portion size. Adam on the bar gave us a great tour of the back bar shot selection, and was amazingly engaging with us in conversation at our prompt while still moving quickly to prepare drinks for others.

This was our 2nd visit but the first for the kids and we all throughly enjoyed it, the food was amazing and the staff were awesome!! Shame your a 5hr drive away from home else we would be there more often lol 😆... definitely recommended to anyone even vegetarians (my fiancee had the veggie option and said it was delicious 😋) ! See you again for sure !!

The service was amazing and so was the food so delicious and rich in flavour. Great warm welcome from the staff. Really recommend

Never fails to impress. Had a beautifully cooked brisket of meat, it practically melted in the mouth. Vegetables were perfection as well. The staff were truly amazing, they made the place sparkle with their warmth and attentiveness. It's these little human touches that show they really care about the customer and are paying attention. The food was beyond delicious. Perfectly cooked and served quickly. I cannot thank everyone enough for such a lovely enjoyable evening.

Came for Sunday lunch having had many lovely meals here before. Service was incredibly slow. We each had a Sunday roast and the portions were very small for the price - one slice of beef per person. No green vegetables either. No member of staff checked on our meal, or asked how the food was when collecting our plates by which time it was too late anyway. It’s a shame as we have had plenty of lovely times here before but today has put us off returning.

Had Sunday lunch here. Restaurant was nice, good atmosphere. Food was tasty however temperature of the food was only warm. Had roast beef. For dessert the crumble tart was again tasty but the custard was lukewarm at best. Service was slow, food took ages to come out the kitchen despite it being quiet. Plenty of car parking however the car park surface was cobbled which means less abled people would have a lot of trouble walking safely on it.

We had our first meal at the Rushleigh Arms in Charlestown to meet up with friends, and it did not disappoint. From start to finish, everything was excellent the food was absolutely outstanding, beautifully presented and full of flavour. The wine selection was superb, with something to complement every dish. The choice of mains was great, offering a well-balanced mix of classic favourites and more refined options. We were also very happy with the spot where we were seated comfortable, relaxed, and perfect for catching up with friends. The only slight negative was that it’s a little on the higher end cost-wise, but the quality and experience made it well worth it. All in all, a fantastic first visit, and we’ll definitely be returning

Cannot fault the service, prices and range. Staff were so helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The pub inside was lovely, cosy and a lot of thought and detail to it. Outside.. wow! We were there on a sunny day and it was beautiful, the view is fantastic with plenty of outdoor seating. Would definitely recommend!

Great place to stay while walking the South West Coast Path. Our room was spacious, clean and as a walker the hot water in the shower was fantastic. We had a great dinner and the service from Helen was exceptional.

We had such a lovely family meal at the Rashleigh arms while on holiday last week. Lovely welcoming service and delicious food. Was particularly impressed by the childrens portions, size and quality - not always a given! Thanks so much!

came in here for a meal last night, the food was good (the steak was a bit chewy), the atmosphere in the pub was great, and the location where we were seated in was nice. We were served by Ellie, and she was very nice. Toilets were clean as well.

We enjoyed a fantastic meal in the restaurant. We were served by Rowena a lovely lady, however all the staff were very pleasant. The food was superb and the portions were substantial. My wife had a vegetarian option which was very nice (I had to try it) and the dessert were heavenly. We will be back.

We stopped in at the Pier House Hotel in Charlestown for a quick beer and were really impressed by the setting and atmosphere. The hotel has been beautifully refurbished following a fire several years ago and now boasts a fresh, inviting look while still retaining its charm. It sits in a stunning location, with views over the historic harbour that are hard to beat. There’s a wonderful selection of beers on offer, including local ales and popular favorites perfect for enjoying while taking in the scenery. The bar area is spacious, well laid out, and had plenty of seating even during a busy afternoon. We didn’t dine on this visit, but the dining room looked excellent, with a stylish setup and a great view from many of the tables. Staff were friendly and welcoming, and the overall vibe was relaxed yet polished. Whether you’re stopping for a drink or planning a full meal, the Pier House is a lovely spot to unwind by the water. We’ll definitely be returning next time for food!

We popped into the pub for late lunch. Small menu but OMG it was delicious ! The fish and chips was a good size and my mother said the batter was lovely. I had the pork which was mouthwatering. Definitely will be a place we revisit when next in the area. Very dog friendly, had a dog station where you could collect a bottle of water, bowl and some treats.

Absolutely stunning meal, we all loved our food, service was amazing, our lil pooch got treats too! Absolutely recommend it, and will definitely return on our next visit to Cornwall! Thank you very much! Xx

Perfect location at the end of the harbour, with outside seating overlooking the bay. We ate outside and had a delicious burger followed by a sticky toffee pudding which was perfect. Served by friendly efficient staff both inside and out. Highly recommended.

I called in yesterday just to confirm my 2 nights booking for my fiancé's birthday trip. Spoke to Issey and just updated a few things as they had a new system installed. She was lovely and very nice to talk too. And was very helpful and gave me some tips for a surprise for my stay. See you all in November .

Our first time eating here as our usual restaurant was not available when we enquired. Very impressed by the warm hospitality and excellent friendly service. Good quality food, well cooked & attractively presented. Thank you for an enjoyable experience.

Hard to miss in the beautiful town of Charlestown! Stylish and charming interiors with a young vibrant crew who were all attentive and friendly. Compliments to our server Katie who was also very courteous and patient. She steered me towards the Seafood Polenta dish which did not disappoint! She was also very knowledgeable about the menu helping out everyone in our group. Hats off to the chefs, everything was excellent, superbly flavoured and balanced. Great portions too! Fresh vegetables and tempting desserts! Do scuttle to the Longstore if you're in the area and you'll be leaving full and satisfied!

We always eat at the Longstore when we stay in nearby St Austell. Marvellous food, service and atmosphere. My son doesn’t eat red meat or fish any more, so his choice was somewhat limited but he said his portabello mushroom and mac n cheese pattie was the best burger (meat or veggie) he’s ever had. My husband had the cheeseburger and said it was fab. I had the shredded beef starter with chips and loved it. Great drinks, beer, wine and cocktail menu with some good low alcohol options Highly recommend the Longstore - we’ll definitely visit again. Make sure you pay for parking in the car park next door, even in an evening. We’ve been fined there before when we thought we might get away with it :(

Went today with my children for a Roast lunch!! I cannot recommend this enough!! I’ve eaten in the most beautiful restaurants all over but this was by far something else!!!I am welsh through and through and were known for loving gravy ……I did not add a drop of the extra gravy I asked for!!! There was a stunning variation of the most beautiful vegetables, each offering their own unreal flavours!!! The cauliflower cheese was by far the best I’ve ever tried!!! The lamb, homemade stuffing , roast potatoes were just something else!!!! We were looked after by the lovely staff and served with stunning wine and cocktails 🥰This was a celebration for myself, end of studies, and qualifying as a therapist …..there is nowhere else I would have picked! Thank you for the quality and wonderful atmosphere you offered today . Look forward to seeing you all again soon 🙏❤️

We visited for Sunday lunch, it was quite busy but we just managed to book a table. The service was great and the staff were polite and friendly. The food was absolutely delicious, well presented and good portion sizes. Would definitely recommend and would visit again if we're in the area.

Wow! An amazing evening meal. Even though this place is a steak and seafood restaurant we decided to try it out (as two vegans and two vegetarians) and we are very glad we did! The food we had was amazing, however we were more impressed with the options and the uniqueness of the food. It is very apparent that vegan and veggie food was not a back thought and it was something that was presented beautifully with tase that matched. The service was very quick and the staff were lovely and attentive. We will definitely be back and recommending to everyone! Thank you.

Great place with views. Good food and service and little expensive but average for the area. Can be cold if sat near open doors

Perfect Venue for Our 80th Birthday We booked The Longstore at Charlestown for a special family Sunday lunch to celebrate our loved one's 80th birthday, and what a wonderful choice it turned out to be! Our party of 15 had pre-ordered our meals (though we were actually 16 on the day), and the experience couldn't have been better. The atmosphere was absolutely brilliant – warm, welcoming, and perfect for a milestone celebration. The food was simply delicious. Every dish was beautifully prepared, and the portions were generous – there was plenty for everyone. We couldn't fault a single thing that came out of the kitchen Me and the other half had the sharing platter it was stunning . The staff were not only friendly and attentive but also went the extra mile with a lovely touch – complimentary fizz for our birthday girl . The Longstore I would highly recommend this venue for any special occasion or celebration. We'll definitely be returning

Beautifully cooked fish and chips! Nice big portion with plenty of chips. Lovely crispy batter and can put your own salt and vinegar on! Perfect location right on the quay and plenty of benches! Would highly recommend.

What a lovely early evening we had at the harbour and this business was definitely the perfect place to eat! The cod was delicious and the chunky chips. All cooked fresh and to perfection. My partner had the crab ciabatta roll which he enjoyed also. The staff were very friendly! I can highly rate this business.

I wanted to try the fish& chips in Cornwall and Charlestown Fish Co. did not disappoint 👌. Huge portion of fish cod and natural chips that me and my husband shared and it was more than enough for us.

Wandered past for a pint and the gentleman serving was so lovely we thought we’d pop back for food too! Deliciously fresh food, would recommend the Gambas Pil Pil and the Fish and Chips. All delightful! We even got a bonus mini portion for our dog too. Thank you!

Absolutely delicious food and hands-down the best chips we have ever had (no, that's not just an expression). We were staying nearby and fancied popping out somewhere local for tea. The Charlestown Fish Co did not disappoint. When we arrived, there were a few people already sat outside eating. I spoke to Tracey and mentioned that, thanks to multiple review photos and the amazing choices on offer, I didn't know what to have. She suggested the mussels and chips as I said I had not tried these before. She also pointed out that, if I turned around 180 degrees, you could see the mussel traps out in the distance (see photos). You literally can't get more local than that!! The mussels were absolutely and my wife adored the crab meat in the focaccia roll. The chips were easily the best we have both ever had. Amazing service by all three members of staff there today (sorry I didn't get your names). We will DEFINITELY be back. As other reviews have indicated, it is slightly on the pricey side but I'd say this is more than worth it, as it's not your big standard fish and chips.

Really tasty seafood and delicious chips! We ate here on a warm evening and there was a really lovely atmosphere. We had the local mussels in a cider and bacon sauce and they were delicious and the portion was big! The crab sandwich was also good, but not as special as the mussels. It is pricey, likely around what you may pay in a restaurant, but the quality was very good so I didn't feel ripped off. The staff/owner? was really friendly and helpful, it being very popular there was a long wait for food but she made everyone aware before they ordered and the wait was pretty accurate.

We stumbled upon this place during our visit to Charlestown and it was one of the best fish and chips we've had. The batter was light and crisp, the fish meaty and tender and the chips equally tasty and all for a good price with a lovely view over the water. Can't recommend this place enough if you're looking for a good fish and chips!

First time in years visiting Charlestown and finding HBQ was a great find. Lovely setup on the quay, tables in the evening sun looking out over the rest of the harbour and village. Then the food and drink, really good selection and not masses of choice but what is there covers the bases. Smoked meats, great loaded dirty fries and amazing sea food tacos was our choice. The drinks were great for drinkers and non drinkers, especially the frozen cocktails. The staff were really friendly and very professional, especially when the bar straddles the public footpath, hats off to them Lovely place for food or just a drink, highly recommend it. Only downside we'll be 360 miles away again from Saturday, hope it's here when we are back next.

After hearing good things and the location is great the food although tasty was very expensive for the quantity. The half lobster at £30 would have been fine but that poor little fella needed throwing back and having a few more years in the sea . And the meat trays was so small it had probably had half a sausage cut up and a bit of pork and pulled beef , in total 70+ quid to still all be hungry and get chicken nuggets from McDonald’s on the way home is a disaster!

I can not recommend highly enough this place. Gorgeous setting, lovely staff and the food is absolutely delicious. Honestly one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. Good selection of drinks available. I had the tacos and the boys had a ‘meat plate’ good sized portions.

Ultimate dirty fries is a must and so filling, the place is a little pricey(paid £46 for 2 dirty fries and 2 pints) but I think that's the same for all the cafe/restaurants etc around this area. Would go again, benches outside had a lovely setting, but it was a little windy, so luckily enough there where spaces undercover. Any alcoholic beers you pay a deposit, which is a great idea for recycling. Or better still keeping as a memento.

Very tasty, this seemed to be the best option once you get down to the harbour. Shout out to the chef who gave special attention to our pooch 😉 Great place to eat, even able to eat on a moored boat. Didn't have any ketchup when we were there though. Funny as my daughter pointed out one of the tag lines on the decor was "we'll ketchup tomorrow" Menu is a tiny bit confusing at first (choose a 'main event' ie meat, then what to have it in or on, like a wrap/but etc) but at least make one have a slightly different choice. Had good vegetarian options. Everyone went away full and happy 😁

Despite this place designed for a captive market - seemingly the overflow for the pub at the top which is permanently full in hot weather - this is a nice little place. The staff are friendly and effecient and the food and drink is good, if a little over priced even for what it is. They've also got a clever system of sturdy plastic cups which you can either take away with you or return for some money back! Experience was made even funnier when the wind took a menu into the water (which they warn you about and ask you to keep hold of them), a member of staff then tried to hook it out with a net, only the lose the net too! Overall I enjoyed my visit here and would definitely go again!

We visited two days running, we enjoyed it so much. First evening we had already eaten and got enticed by the loaded fries which we shared and really enjoyed! We returned for our evening meal and we both went for the trays, my Fried fish of the day was lovely and so was my OH's meat tray. I would definitely recommend, and I'd visit regularly if I lived nearby.

Those place is amazing. A real gem! Delicious, quality food and friendly service

The first picture is loaded cheese fries and they were delicious

His place was very nice the chips and the burger where nice with the burger having a nice toasted wite bread bun with crispy chips whould go again

We had a delicious lunch today .My hubby and me had a pizza and fries , daughter a burger , son the breakfast bap ! Would recommend great food and nice atmosphere by the harbour.Good prices as well .

I was looking for a place to eat in Charlestown after we visited the Eden Project. After i visited this lovely village in 2020, i was eager to come back again one day, which happily happened yesterday. From the top of the main street you can see the whole little harbour area and that's how I've seen the sign of this little food place by the name of The Deck. There are 2 places into one: the first one is where you order and the second is where they prepare it and then serve you. I chose a vegetarian Poke Bowl which was delicious and some fries with parmesan on top which i highly recommend. They also serve some canned juices and Madri beer so what's to ask for more? Definitely recommend and hope i will come back to this place again.

Freshly cooked pizza, delicious.