Nothing captures the spirit of Cornish summer quite like a dip in its azure waters followed by a plate of lusciously fresh seafood. It’s this very experience that gourmets can enjoy at Beach House Falmouth (formerly Hooked on the Rocks), a stone’s throw from the shore of Swanpool Beach.

Located on the cliffside with views out to sea, Beach House Falmouth is the perfect spot for lunch or dinner alfresco. Seasonal menus centre around local, sustainably sourced seafood and feature the likes of crab and lobster (caught within eight miles of the restaurant), Falmouth Bay scallops and daily fish specials from Newlyn.

If it’s too difficult to decide on a single dish, indulge in the hot shellfish sharing platter of scallops, prawns and mussels in a garlic and herb sauce. Other highlights include Cornish cuttlefish ragu, fresh St Ewe-egg pasta, seaweed pangrattato and a dusting of aged parmesan.

A simple wine list focuses on small family-run wineries practising sustainable viticulture. Alternatively, pair the catch of the day with a South West tipple. Options include Loveday Gin from nearby Falmouth, Wavelength nonalcoholic spirits and Sharp’s Brewery beer and cider. There’s a good cocktail list too, which includes a knockout Cornish Negroni.

The team have a partnership with The National Lobster Hatchery which helps conserve local lobster populations. For every lobster sold in the restaurant, a donation is made to the Padstow charity.

Trencherman’s tip

On Saturdays in the sunny season, Beach House Falmouth’s outdoor bar Seahorse plays host to live DJ sets.