Harris’s Restaurant is something of a foodie institution in the charming seaside town Penzance and this year celebrates the astonishing achievement of 48 years in the Michelin Guide and 30 years in Trencherman’s. There are very few restaurants that can make that claim so, if you’ve never visited, it’s worth swinging by to experience a taste of Cornish dining history.
The family team who run this bijou gem pride themselves on only cooking fish that’s been landed that morning just across the bay in Newlyn, so diners can rest assured they’re feasting on the freshest seafood. The same goes for shellfish: classic serves such as crab florentine and whole Cornish lobster do justice to the fishermen’s haul.
While feasting on lobster and dover sole feels absolutely authentic by the coast, committed meat‑eaters can also enjoy beautifully crafted dishes made from local meat and game. Favourites such as loin of venison feature on the menu of well‑crafted classics and are definitely worth steering towards.
Save space so you can finish your three‑course feast with one of the delicious desserts – such as chocolate torte with vanilla and amaretto sauce and blackcurrant sorbet – for which Harris’s is known and loved.
Trencherman’s tip: this elegant restaurant is situated in a fairly unassuming street so make the effort to track it down and, as it’s not huge, be sure to book.
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