2 Fore St, Mousehole, TR19 6PF
Harden's survey result
Summary
This “busy” bistro a short walk from the harbour serves “fabulous fish-based food with wonderful accompaniments” from chef-patron Joe Wardell, who trained in the classics under Raymond Blanc. “We’re regulars in Cornwall and celebrate anniversaries here – the fresh seafood and blackboard specials never disappoint”.
Summary
“A busy restaurant full of happy people” – Joe Wardell’s unassuming bistro a short walk from the harbour is a mainstay of the village and its ongoing popularity is “a testament to the food offering and service”. It serves “great food with daily specials at a reasonable price” – “good local fish (e.g. sardines) is very good value for money”.
Summary
Just a step or two from the harbour, this “really good” little restaurant from chef Joe Wardell, who trained under Raymond Blanc, has established an enviable reputation over many years with a menu dominated (but not exclusively) by fresh fish and seafood. Its latest development is the addition around the corner of No 1 Millpool, a deli serving all you need for a picnic on a coastal walk, including drinks.
Summary
With his “varied and interesting menu” of “delicious local produce”, Raymond Blanc-trained chef Joe Wardell knows how to “totally blow you away”, say fans of his long-established harbourside cottage. Given the setting, a short walk from the quay, it’s no surprise to find “really fresh fish, with inventive things done to it” – and the tarte tatin is pretty special, too.
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Owner's description
With a vibrant, continental feel, 2 Fore Street is a relaxed and stylish bistro-style restaurant on Mousehole harbour front with views across Mount's Bay as well as a beautiful secluded garden to enjoy long summer days. The menu changes regularly to reflect the freshest of local produce with an array of mouthwatering options from a hand-picked crab salad, to a delicious homemade burger to grilled lemon sole fillets with samphire. The perfect atmosphere for Sunday morning cup of coffee, lunch straight off the beach or to meet friends for dinner over a chilled glass of prosecco.
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| SundayLunch | £22.50 | £26.50 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £9.50 | £18.50 | £4.00 | £8.25 |
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| Wine per bottle | £20.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Restaurant details
The chef
Classically-trained under Raymond Blanc, Joe has passion and dedication in equal measure. Sourcing all the ingredients from local suppliers where possible, training apprentices and seemingly ever-present in the kitchen, ensuring all dishes are of the highest possible quality.
2 Fore Street Restaurant Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Confident fresh cooking . Quiet out of season but still worth a trip"
"One of many visits - an inside table with no harbour view when it us usually dry enough to sit outside in their sheltered walled garden but their food remains lovely - simple but imaginative and well done - their soufflés are to die for and their take on fish and chips with sole and pea purée were excellent - unassuming but highly recommended "
2 Fore St, Mousehole, TR19 6PF
Opening hours
| Monday | 9 am‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am‑9:30 pm |
