The Beach Hut Reviews Summary

Category: Restaurant Newquay

Address: On the beach, Watergate Bay, Cornwall TR8 4AA, United Kingdom

Phone: +441637860877

Rating: 4.3
based on 142 reviews.

Location & Views

Pros:

  • "The location was stunning, sea level views."
  • "Fantastic location. Get a table on the veranda on a nice day."
  • "We came in september and had the most wonderful view of the sunset whilst we ate dinner."
  • "The sounds of the sea plus watching the sunset and the surfers was pretty spectacular."
  • "Fantastic location looking out over the beach - hard to beat at sunset."
  • "The view of Watergate Bay while you're eating is divine."
  • "This place has possibly the best views in the country."

Cons:

  • "It was also quite expensive, given the 'beach hut' vibe."
  • "Sadly, it’s now a mere shadow of its former self. What used to be a favourite family spot, a couple of years ago, is now over priced and lacking atmosphere."
  • "However we found it overpriced, especially given the portion sizes."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The Mussels looked amazing."
  • "Food was nicely presented and I would say very good."
  • "The food and wine is AMAZING. The muscles. Squid. Steak. Prawns and chips are delicious."
  • "The catch for the day, 'Grilled fish in butter and herb with brown shrimps' was scrumptious."
  • "Fish of the day to follow which was really tasty."
  • "The food was beautiful very well cooked and presented."
  • "The food here is excellent, the breakfast are second to none, possibly the best scrambled eggs I’ve ever eaten."

Cons:

  • "The burger was also really dry."
  • "The ugly was the Pasta Pomodoro my unfortunate nephew ordered."
  • "Burger was very bland with no flavour at all."
  • "The food was bland and didn’t seem fresh."
  • "Food was alright, but it was overpowering in flavour."
  • "The cheese didn’t melt, didn’t produce a good luxurious mouth feel and though visibly present was absent in the flavours."
  • "The shrimp was full of roe, the octopus in the fish stew was rubbery and the nachos were really dry."

Service

Pros:

  • "Plus, WiFi, there is easy to set up!"
  • "Can’t wait to come back next year. Thanks team!"
  • "The staff were pleasant and helpful."
  • "We asked if we could stay and Victoria who served us checked and confirmed we could stay as long as we liked and to take our time."
  • "Would most definitely return! Thank you for fitting us in giving us a wonderful experience and a lovely photo of us both!"
  • "Excellent staff, very helpful and friendly."
  • "The staff were very friendly and made us feel welcome."

Cons:

  • "popped in here for a drink - told it was only table service so waited at our table. No service came."
  • "No warmth, hurried to the point my plate was taken before my husband had finished eating."
  • "Nice location and food was good but the service was non existent, we had to wait over an hour between courses."
  • "Waited almost an hour for two burgers... Service was non-existant though."
  • "The ordering online system whilst the waiting staff watch you is really rubbish."
  • "Service was not very good, young staff in the restaurant not great organisation of service at all."
  • "Horrible service by Madeleine. Literally the worst customer service."

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