Old Watch House

Reviews

• Tom S.

  star star star star star 22 May 2026

  Excellent, gourmet level food in a humble dining room with 4 booths and just 14 other chairs, staffed by friendly, helpful servers.
  
  Note, the name has changed since the previous review written in 2010. The 'Old' has been deleted. The restaurant is now The Watch House.
  
  Google map the location. The address says Truro but the actual tiny seaside village is St. Maws.  Use the public parking just to the right of building.  The car park sign is obvious. 75 parking spots available. Then walk 200 yards to the eatery.
  
  My meal:  delicious sweet potato purée. Slightly spicy with chili oil. Liquified with coconut milk. Croutons in a side cup to top onto the soup. Fish was whole sautéed plaice in clarified butter topped samphire & capers.  Adequate cup of chips on the side. Fried correctly and delicious.
  
  Wife's meal:  roasted tiger prawns, spicy exterior, juicy meat. I was a little surprised that the portion of 6 shrimp was considered a meal, as my plaice dish was comparatively huge. Also, shrimp came with no sides. So for £20 This dish is overpriced. But Barbara was satisfied. She ordered an extra side salad for £4. It was sparkling fresh.
  
  Small selection of locally made beers (by the bootle, no,casks), wines and a few cocktails on the menu. I had an ale made in neighboring Penryn, it was satisfying.  Barbara had a glass of South African Pinot noir. It was passable at best. (I'm a wine snob from Northern California)
  
  Verdict:  good food, excellent service, not cheap. Meal described above price was £55.
  
  You can eat more economically. Fish and chips will set you back £14.

• Qype User (cscogg…)

  star star star_border star_border star_border 17 May 2026

  Two stars for the friendly staff, but that's it. A disappointing lunch in a sticky pub. Don't mind cheap food for cheap prices, but this wasn't cheap. There are much better lunch venues in St Mawes.