Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurant

 Rick Stein's flagship

Hot shellfish platter

If you are planning a trip to Padstow in Cornwall, then a meal at Rick Stein's flagship, the Seafood Restaurant is high on your agenda. Rick Stein is the unofficial king of Padstow, whenever you go, you can see his shops or restaurants, and the Seafood Restaurant is the jewel of his kingdom. Facing directly to the sea, the restaurant's menu is all about fresh seafood, mostly done in the classic British ways with some overseas elements, inspired by Rick's travels around the world. Booking is essential, as Rick Stein is such a household name, there are people traveling to Pladstow just for a taste of his Cornish seafood cooking.

Braised brill in truffle and mushroom sauce

Grilled sole with lime juice

For starter, I opted for the hot shellfish platter so I was able to sample a selection of seafood, it was pretty faultless as everything was cooked at the perfect tempeture, with just the right level of olive oil and sea salt. The grilled whole Cornish sole had just a small hint of smoky taste with the lime juice offered freshness. The flesh of the sole was super moist, super enjoyable. The brill fillet braised in a light truffle and mushroom sauce was another well-executed dish, the brill was flaky and soft, sitting in a bed of truffle sauce, every mouthful offered a lovely sweet and earthy taste.

Ray wing with caper butter

Turbot with hollandaise

The seafood cooking at Rick Stein without question was wonderful, while I wouldn't say is world-class or anything exceptional, it was simple seafood cooking done properly, with the help of using the finest seafood ingredients from Cornwall. The service on the day was excellent, really caring, and always engage with a warm smile, which made the occasion so much more enjoyable. Thanks to the reputation of Rick Stein, this is not a cheap place with some mains cost more than £40, as you are also paying for the celebrity chef's flame but I would say is worth it as dining at the Seafood Restaurant is a proper Cornish dining experience.

Food 3.5/5


Average cost without drinks and services:
£60

Riverside, Padstow PL28 8BY

https://rickstein.com/