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The Sharksfin, Saint Austell, Cornwall

The Sharksfin

4.5
4.5
155 Reviews
£25 and under
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Dog-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
We’re The Sharksfin, a family friendly restaurant, serving fresh local produce with an amazing harbour view. From the land & sea to signature burgers and tacos, we have something for everyone's taste buds. So come along, kick back, relax and enjoy the uninterrupted views of Mevagissey Harbour, all while sipping a delicious cocktail or a refreshing St Austell Brewery pint.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 10:00–15:00 Sun 17:00–21:00 Breakfast Mon–Sat 10:00–12:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    01726 842969
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 155 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cornwall

    Child-friendly

  • Cornwall

    Good for groups

  • Cornwall

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cornwall

    Lively

  • Cornwall

    Most Booked

  • South Coast

    Best Overall

  • South Coast

    Best Food

  • South Coast

    Best Service

  • South Coast

    Best Ambience

  • South Coast

    Best Value

  • South Coast

    Great for brunch

  • South Coast

    Child-friendly

  • South Coast

    Good for groups

  • South Coast

    Hot spot

  • South Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • South Coast

    Lively

  • South Coast

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Sharksfin delights with its picturesque harborside location, offering "superb food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "amazing seafood chowder" and "friendly, attentive staff." It's a dog-friendly venue with a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. Book in advance to secure a spot and enjoy a memorable dining experience.

155 Reviews
  1. Tom

    Cornwall

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and food never disappoints one of the best restaurant around

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  2. Madison

    Cornwall

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience and would highly recommend. I booked the table in advance, advising that it was my partners birthday - we were greeted with a glass of Prosecco which was a lovely touch to the evening. I also had pre-advised of an allergy (coeliac) and the table already had an allergen menu placed and staff were incredible. All were willing to help with any queries and ensured everything I opted for was gluten free. All staff were attentive and we were served quickly. Not one bad thing to mention!!

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  3. Gemma

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Couldn't fault the food, really tasty and good choice Restaurant was really inviting, and staff really attentive

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  4. Alex

    Cornwall

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food good service. Only downside was noisy children. To be expected I suppose.

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  5. Caroline

    Cornwall

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding. I have some allergies and the waiter was very kind and made sure about my meal for me. I had the catch if the day. I will definitely be going back. A lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.

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  6. Tony

    Cornwall

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Three weekends in a row we have had friends visit and each time we've taken them to the Sharksfin and all of them (and us) have had a great meal. Really friendly service and such an iconic location on Mevagissey harbour.
    The SharksfinResponded on 5 November 2024
    Hello Tony, Thank you for leaving us a review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed all of your times dining with us and hope that you had a fantastic time with your friends. We will see you next time you have friends down! From The Sharksfin Team

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  7. Robert

    Cornwall

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Efficient staff . The seafood soup was great but the fish and chips were substandard. Little boys of chips. Overpriced.
    The SharksfinResponded on 5 November 2024
    Hello Robert, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We appreciate your recognition of our servers efforts and efficiency; and are glad that you greatly enjoyed the seafood chowder. However due to the fact that the fish and chips has such fantastic feedback and is once of the most sought after dishes on our menu, we are disappointed to learn that you didn't think as highly of the fish and chips. We hope that you will give us the opportunity to prove ourselves and consider trying the fish and chips again at some point. We hope to see you again soon. From The Sharksfin Team

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  8. Victoria

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, lovely drinks, looked after well by team.

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  9. Anna

    London

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Second night in this restaurant. Service was terrible the first night and even worse the second night. They got part of the order wrong, so had to cook from fresh then come up totally annihilated - couldn’t eat it, they look this off the bill and offered a free dessert. Service was diabolical. Was left for long periods with no drinks even when they had been ordered. Totally forgotten about. This was recognised as the first night, they gave us a free drink as we was kept waiting for so long. never judge a book by its cover. Looks a lovely restaurant but don’t be fooled.
    The SharksfinResponded on 3 November 2024
    Hello Anna, Thank you for taking time out of your day to leave us your feedback regarding your recent experience dining with us. We would like to begin by apologising on behalf of the whole team for your recent visit, and we are greatly disappointed to learn that your time with us wasn't enjoyed to the standard we expect. We pride ourselves on our friendly and attentive staff, therefore are disheartened to learn that this wasn't the service that you felt you had received. We would like you to please reach out to us at info@thesharksfin.co.uk so that we can make the correct adjustments for yourselves. We do not want any of our customers leaving dissatisfied. Please contact us via this email so we can discuss a further resolution. Kind regards, The Sharksfin Team

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  10. Clarissa

    Devon

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Lovely food Staff not very attentive but generally good value for money

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FAQs

The Sharksfin offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01726 842969.

The Sharksfin is rated 4.5 stars by 155 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Sharksfin

The Quay, Mevagissey, Saint Austell, Cornwall PL26 6QU

Additional information

  • Area
    St Austell
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 10:00–15:00 Sun 17:00–21:00 Breakfast Mon–Sat 10:00–12:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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