Prawn on the Lawn

A sprawling menu of small plates that everyone will want to dig into – think hake with truffle oil, parmesan, cauliflower and porcini crumb; lemon sole with ‘nduja and tarragon; and crispy chilli monkfish with sesame, ginger and garlic – has made this one of Cornwall’s most notable seafood restaurants.

For a decade, this POTL Padstow site (the original is in Islington) has brought piscatorial thrills to Duke Street. Its refined menus are updated daily and dictated by what the Cornish fishermen land each morning, so no two visits are ever quite the same.

Working closely with chef Izzy Joscelyne, founder and chef Rick Toogood favours sustainable fish and shellfish species. The pair supplement the day’s catch with hyper-fresh veg from the restaurant’s own raised beds and produce grown by Ross Geach of Padstow Kitchen Garden.

All of the delicious morsels at this bijou seafood bar are complemented by local wines from nearby Trevibban Mill and beers from Padstow Brewing Co. and Bluntrock.

Trencherman’s tip

POTL fans will want to schedule a trip to the two sister sites. Seafood bar Little Prawn is just across the street (menu must-tries include scallops, octopus, fresh lobster and Cornish som tam), while Barnaby’s restaurant is housed at nearby Trevibban Mill vineyard.