Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Cornwall

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Cornwall? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Amanzi South African Restaurant Falmouth

4.9

4.9 (533)

£26 to £40

Southern African

Falmouth

About the restaurant

We are a small independent family-run restaurant located in the heart of Falmouth, Cornwall.

Carolyn and Ian - your hosts, would love to make your experience at Amanzi a relaxed, warm, and accommodating one. Born in Malawi and Zambia respectively, they spent most of their lives in South Africa; now residing here in Falmouth bringing all the flavours of Southern Africa directly to your plate.

We hope to see you soon, and that your dining experience with us will be memorable and different.

Top review

Juliette

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent restaurant We have been here 4 times and have booked again in July. Lovely friendly staff Food is exceptional. Had almost everything on the menu - all delicious Quick service Cannot recommend highly enough Would recommend booking in advance as restaurant gets very busy

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Tricky's at The Tolgus Inn

4.8

4.8 (564)

£25 and under

British

Redruth

About the restaurant

Tricky's Restaurant and Bar is a great place to dine. Our large restaurant offers cosy corners for intimate diners as well as space to accommodate large parties. We have created a varied menu to cater for all tastes and budgets. From light lunchtime bites to a hearty three course meal and, there's plenty for the children enjoy as well!

We offer fantastic food, wines, real ales and great service! Combine all these with a warm welcome and you can see why Tricky's is as popular as ever.

We are now open for breakfast Monday - Saturdays mornings between 9-11.30am.

When booking please state in the notes if you require seating in our dog friendly lounge area or any specific seating preferences and if we are able to we can seat you accordingly.

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Sonia

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

We had a delicious Sunday Roast. Good value for money.

Host St Ives

4.8

4.8 (313)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

St Ives

About the restaurant

We cook on fire in a beautifully restored 19th century bank in the heart of St Ives!
Steaks and fish from a Japanese barbeque and hand stretched pizzas from a woodfired oven!
Fun dinning in smart casual bar where service is at heart of what we do!

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Ginny

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful experience, amazing food and service, dog friendly too, cannot recommend this highly enough!

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The Windjammer Cafe & Bar

4.8

4.8 (25)

£25 and under

American

Falmouth

About the restaurant

Windjammer is the restaurant with sea views and seafood directly on our doorstep in Falmouth. Serving you fresh fish and smoked meats from its onsite smoker, vegetarian and vegan food from breakfast and late into evening hours. We are a coffee & cake-loving café by day and an active diner & cocktail bar by night. Welcoming families, kids and dogs!

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Ann-Louise

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

We were very well looked after, our server Ellie was very efficient and friendly

The New Inn

4.8

4.8 (47)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Redruth

About the restaurant

We’re passionate about serving delicious, high-quality food that celebrates the best of Cornwall’s rich culinary heritage.

Our menu will be crafted with care, featuring dishes made from fresh, locally sourced produce whenever possible. From traditional pub classics to seasonal specialties, we’re committed to offering meals that are as satisfying as they are flavourful. Whether you’re stopping by for a cozy dinner or a light bite with friends, there’s something on our menu to delight every palate.

Enjoy your meal in our welcoming local’s bar area, perfect for a casual bite or step into our chilled dining area for a more relaxed and intimate dining experience. Whichever you choose, you’ll find a warm atmosphere and great food waiting for you.

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Lucia

Dined 6 days ago

We had a really lovely meal for Fathers Day. The roast was beautiful and the kids meals were really generous, the chips are the best I’ve ever tried! Really lovely atmosphere, it is a really nice family pub, chilled vibe even though it was busy at the time we went. Fab outdoor area also. We will certainly we back!

The Longstore Lemon Street

4.7

4.7 (280)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

Truro

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Longstore in Cornwall where we celebrate the best things life has to offer.

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samantha

Dined on Jun 9, 2025

We had the best experience at the Longstore Lemon St. Food was amazing, service absolutely brilliant and atmosphere wonderful - couldn't ask for me. Thank you

The Bank At Bude

4.6

4.6 (2870)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

Bude

About the restaurant

Opentable top 100 UK restaurants winner!
The Bank is Bude’s resident Cornish tapas bar set alongside the tranquil surroundings of the River Neet in North Cornwall.

We pride ourselves on our relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, providing the perfect accompaniment to food made for interaction and sharing. With a variety of seating options to suit all, relax in our main restaurant and take in the stunning views from our uninterrupted glass wall over the Bude Marshes or dine in tranquillity in one of our private dining pods away from the buzz of the main room.
Just a short walk down our beautiful Bude canal and beaches, we welcome all to dine with us, stop for a quick drink or ice cream with takeaway options available to continue your stroll.
The atmosphere is often described as electric and welcoming to all who dine with us.
The Bank is a truly unique dining experience with the quality of food and service at the forefront of everything we do, we look forward to welcoming you!

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Martin

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing place for tapas and we'll worth the visit. The staff we're fantastic and the food was delicious. We walked up from the beach carpark which took about 10 minutes but again, worth it. Will definitely visit again.

Turks Head Penzance

4.6

4.6 (133)

£25 and under

Pub

Penzance

About the restaurant

The Turks Head is the oldest pub in the heart of Penzance town. Unspoiled by contemporary design and décor, this soul-soothing, local pub offers a fresh, seasonal menu coupled with local craft beverages, all of which can be enjoyed in our shanty style, west-country setting. Our secret garden is a hidden retreat that begs for any passing explorer or local Kernow folk to enjoy. Take in the crisp sea breeze blowing in from the Quay just a stone's throw away with a refreshing drink in hand.

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Natasha

Dined on Jun 9, 2025

Really enjoyable meal in Penzance. Would come back and recommend to others. The staff were lovely

The Longstore, Charlestown

4.6

4.6 (388)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

St. Austell

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Longstore in Cornwall where we celebrate the best things life has to offer.

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Roderick

Dined 4 days ago

Cannot fault it, food excellent, service great. Best to book as some ‘walk in’s’ were turned away.

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Muddy Beach

4.6

4.6 (22)

£25 and under

British

Penryn

About the restaurant

Do you want chilled vibes, delicious food and a great view? If the answer is yes, try Muddy Beach Cafe Penryn.

Couples, families, and even four-legged friends are welcome here from morning to midnight. Muddy Beach has a large indoor area for those chillier times and a lovely spacious outdoor area overlooking the Penryn River for when the days are warm and evenings long drawn out.

Muddy Beach offers brunch and dinner and sometimes hosting feature themed events like Paella Nights, Boozy Brunch, Foodie Nights etc. It has a great selection of wines, cocktails, and coffees so what more could you want…?

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Lindsay

Dined on Jun 10, 2025

We were a large party but service excellent and food really good.Nice atmosphere

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