As an American traveling in the UK for the first time I wasn't sure what to expect, especially in Newquay during school holidays. We came to Butchers Bistro by luck. We were looking for somewhere to eat dinner on Friday night and everything was packed. We walked over to their door and were immediately greeted by the owner. And, while he was already booked with reservations, we were told that he could seat us in about 30 minutes, and offered us drinks on his front patio. We relaxed with drinks and soon enough, brought inside. The food...OMG. I had braised beef and my husband has the 3 fish trio. The food was by far some of the best we have had during our trip, We wanted the dessert but no way could we eat it. They looked so amazing too. We had such a nice visit with the owner, never did get his name, but such a nice man. We enjoyed every minute! Highly suggest a meal at this place. Such a gem in this coastal town read more

Butchers' was a really nice "surprise" find when we visited Newquay last week, and was definitely comparable to the food we had at Rick Stein's The Seafood Restaurant, which we visited the next day. It's pretty easy to find and is probably one of the nicer looking restaurants around in Newquay. The staff are really friendly and professional - our waiter offered to take our picture, and was generally a very nice man. We didn't have a starter, but for mains we had a sort of seafood soup, which seemed pretty good value for money, considering the amount of seafood it contained (various types of fish, three large tiger prawns, some smaller prawns, mussels, cockles and two crab claws) - it's messy, but the staff are prepared and put out all the various utensils required, including a finger bowl and antibacterial gel! (That's a first for me...!) Hubby had the steak and scallops - these are some of the freshest, sweetest scallops I've ever had. If you're feeling adventurous, I would try the Cornish mead (I had strawberry flavour) - it's very drinkable, and (in my opinion) pretty strong! But very enjoyable. Butchers' is well worth a visit if you're around Newquay. read more

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Really enjoyed our meal here and this is definitely not just a tourist spot. This place was straight out of the height of 70s seafood themed era - like fish nets strung across the ceiling and cute little wooden quote boards above the kitchen ("Never trust a skinny cook!"); which was either a big red flag or a sign of hidden gem material. Luckily the chef/owner's clear passion for creating delicious dishes from fresh, local seafood saved this place from being a tourist trap stuck in a bygone age to a kitschy, unintentionally ironic experience from a time before seaside towns ran their locally owned businesses out to make way for the big, corporate chains. We had been gorging on pasties, fish and chips and steaks for two days so the light, white fish was perfect. We shared the scallops, so fresh it had hints of sand (not too much, just enough to know it hadn't been in a freezer at any point) and simply dressed with butter and garlic. The menu boasted the chef's own lavender bread, so we tried that too, a focaccia style with lavender from his own garden. I had the special - sea bass pan-fried and served with steamed veg and new potatoes. It was a big ol portion that I couldn't finish. Husband had a trio of fresh fish, which also came with veg and potatoes, and our entire meal came to about £45 (two starters, two entrees and one glass of wine). Our reservation was fairly late, so the chef ended his shift while we were finishing up, and settled in the front with a well-earned pint. As we left, he made a point to ask us how we liked it and was very, very friendly. He told us all about coming up with his signature bread recipe, and how he is part of a group of local chefs who meeting regularly and pair off to tackle challenges. He also explained how the outcome of one challenge he was quite pleased with a so made it to the regular menu. This is the kind of guy you want making your food. He's constantly learning about new dishes and even uses his regulars as guinea pigs (on the house of course) until he gets it right. Put this on your New Quay list, and be sure to make a reservation. read more

Butchers' Bistro Bar - Fresh line caught sea bass special - Seafood Near Me - Newquay, CON

If you hear that the Butcher's Bistro has changed hands - don't worry. It is just as good as it has always been (I have been going for over a decade now) and that is about the highest praise I could give it. Food is amazing, well worth the money, service excellent. Wine is better than I would expect at the price (only tried one, but if the rest are as good then expect more than you'd get elsewhere for the same price). Oh, yeah, and even the lavender bread, the real speciality, is just as good as it always was. If you have not eaten here before, and you choose dishes which are not served with the bread, ask for a separate portion. You will thank me. read more

This is one of the best fish and steak restaurants I have ever eaten in at very reasonable prices. Totally unexpected, as from the outside, to be frank I would have walked by, but as soon as you walk in the warmth and friendliness of everyone there draws you in. The best part though is the quality of the food. Owner Chef Chris Butcher, who for over 30 years was a butcher and also a keen fisherman, knows how to prepare and cook food just the you would like to eat it. We were only in Newquay for two nights, and after the first night, immediatelt booked a table for the second night. Just as an example, on the second night, Chris recognised me and invited me to look at a Sea Bass he personally caught that morning at 5.30am. An incredible fish that both my wife and myself ordered and it was incredible. My wife said, this is the best Sea Bass she has ever had! We are from Los Angeles and eat all over the world in the finest restaurants. This week alone we will be eating in Christophers (Covent Garden London), STK London and Delauneys. At half the London prices, the food at Butchers Bistro is probably superior. Not as fancy, but you are not having to pay for the decor. I cant wait to visit Newquay again and eat at this restaurant. I highly recommend lovers of good fish to eat here. read more

The lady staff was rude with careless attitude during our whole meal. To be honest, the waiter was more friendly. The lamb shank was over cooked, tasteless and chewy. When we asked for our bill we noticed they tried to over charge for our drinks. After we pointed them out, they redrew these from the bill. read more

Great seafood menu (£15-20 mains), meal delivered quality and quantity. Get the seafood mariniere.