Author Topic: Booking a table at Rick Stein's resto in Padstow (Read 7458 times)

Seineseeker · « **on:** 16 May, 2009, 07:34:06 pm »

Mrs. Seine phoned up tonight to book at table for dinner in....... August! And was told sorry no table until 10pm! "You do realise bookings begin on the 1st January Madam".

So we've had to make do with a booking for lunch.

Don't worry we are holidaying on Dartmoor so I'll ride off any excess eating up and down them hills.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #1 on:** 16 May, 2009, 07:35:33 pm »

I thought he practically owned Cornwall and had many restaurants?

Seineseeker · « **Reply #2 on:** 16 May, 2009, 07:37:54 pm »

I think there are 4 in Padstow alone, but this is like '"the one"

Polar Bear · « **Reply #3 on:** 16 May, 2009, 07:53:19 pm »

There's a cracking pasty shop by the harbour. Get a decent pasty and a couple of tinnies and watch the world go by with the trippers and the seagulls.

Reservations not required.

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #4 on:** 16 May, 2009, 08:01:57 pm »

I went there twice in two days about a month ago. The food is very good, but not exceptional. The prices are however, it is way way way overpriced... you can eat in a three star michelin place for less.

On the second visit I got food-poisoning.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #5 on:** 16 May, 2009, 08:04:43 pm »

Food poisoning is the reason I rarely eat fish.

Moloko · « **Reply #6 on:** 16 May, 2009, 08:07:16 pm »

Quote from: rogerzilla on 16 May, 2009, 08:04:43 pm

Food poisoning is the reason I rarely eat fish.

Who mentioned fish? He probably ate Chalky.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #7 on:** 16 May, 2009, 08:11:16 pm »

I assume if you go to Rick Stein's in Padstow and order something non-fishy, it's like that mate who goes for a curry with you and always, unfailingly, orders chicken and chips.

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #8 on:** 17 May, 2009, 09:13:10 am »

You'll not get food poisoning from fish in a restaurant like that, the turnover is too fast for anything to go off.

It was the raw oysters...

citoyen · « **Reply #9 on:** 17 May, 2009, 09:14:16 am »

Quote from: Monsieur Pumpé on 16 May, 2009, 08:01:57 pm

I went there twice in two days about a month ago. The food is good, but not exceptional . The prices are however, it is way way way overpriced... you can eat in a three star michelin place for less.

Yeah, has been living on reputation for a good few years now, as far as I can gather. There are better restaurants in that part of the world. Also bear in mind that Rick Stein himself never actually cooks there - so it's really no more "the one" than any other of his establishments.

Best bet in Padstow is probably No.6 - not strictly a seafood restaurant but you will get excellent seafood there.

If you're down Fowey way, Nathan Outlaw is the place to go for dinner.

d.

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #10 on:** 17 May, 2009, 09:21:43 am »

I hated Padstow.... after I'd seen the third fudge shop and the eighth art gallery selling cliched paintings of the harbour. On top of that you couldn't move in the streets for people. I say people, the place was full of obese brummies blocking the pavements wobbling around like giant farting skittles.

Stein has about 14 establishments in Padstow. He's even spreading into the outlying villages now. Not bad for a man who spends most of the year in Australia.

Jaded · « **Reply #11 on:** 17 May, 2009, 09:35:00 am »

Rick Strine.

Seineseeker · « **Reply #12 on:** 17 May, 2009, 10:00:45 am »

How did I know this would turn into a slag off Rick Stein fest! $:-\$

Never mind, I've always wanted to go, because well I like his TV programmes. I'll report back when I've been.

Ariadne · « **Reply #13 on:** 17 May, 2009, 10:13:41 am »

My parents went, and loved it - I'm sure you'll have a good time!

rogerzilla · « **Reply #14 on:** 17 May, 2009, 10:16:34 am »

Quote from: Monsieur Pumpé on 17 May, 2009, 09:21:43 am

I hated Padstow.... after I'd seen the third fudge shop and the eighth art gallery selling cliched paintings of the harbour. On top of that you couldn't move in the streets for people. I say people, the place was full of obese brummies blocking the pavements wobbling around like giant farting skittles.

Stein has about 14 establishments in Padstow. He's even spreading into the outlying villages now. Not bad for a man who spends most of the year in Australia.

Newquay, on the other hand, had three Fat Willy's Surf Shacks the last time I went there. They only seemed to sell T-shirts with "Fat Willy's Surf Shack" on them.

The one in East Looe closed and re-opened as Ozzie Jon's Cobber Clobber, which was pretty much the same thing, but with more kangaroo.

citoyen · « **Reply #15 on:** 17 May, 2009, 11:36:51 am »

Quote from: Seineseeker on 17 May, 2009, 10:00:45 am

How did I know this would turn into a slag off Rick Stein fest! $:-\$

Never mind, I've always wanted to go, because well I like his TV programmes. I'll report back when I've been.

Hope you enjoy it - really I do. The restaurant is still supposed to be pretty good - by any standards - but bear in mind that you'll be paying a premium for his name. And considering that he won't be anywhere near the kitchen when you visit, you might wonder what it is that you're paying for.

d.

Seineseeker · « **Reply #16 on:** 17 May, 2009, 01:43:00 pm »

Quote from: smutchin on 17 May, 2009, 11:36:51 am

Quote from: Seineseeker on 17 May, 2009, 10:00:45 am
How did I know this would turn into a slag off Rick Stein fest! $:-\$

Never mind, I've always wanted to go, because well I like his TV programmes. I'll report back when I've been.

Hope you enjoy it - really I do. The restaurant is still supposed to be pretty good - by any standards - but bear in mind that you'll be paying a premium for his name. And considering that he won't be anywhere near the kitchen when you visit, you might wonder what it is that you're paying for.

d.

And there I was wondering why it says Cervélo on my bike and all the other "premium" brands we seem to end up buying!

Seineseeker · « **Reply #17 on:** 17 May, 2009, 01:43:19 pm »

Quote from: Ariadne on 17 May, 2009, 10:13:41 am

My parents went, and loved it - I'm sure you'll have a good time!

Thanks Ariadne.

mike · « **Reply #18 on:** 17 May, 2009, 01:47:08 pm »

we had a great lunch there when we went out of season a couple of years ago, but it was blown away by the dinner we had in 'number six', also in Padstow. The really good restaurant (according to my cousins who live in Wadebridge) we couldnt get into - Margots bistro. Worth a try!

Wowbagger · « **Reply #19 on:** 17 May, 2009, 01:48:38 pm »

Can you get pasta and pesto in Padstow, or is pasty more popular?

RainOrShine · « **Reply #20 on:** 18 May, 2009, 12:38:52 pm »

We had some fish and chips at his chippy... very good as you might expect, if expensive. Favourite meal on the Cornish holiday was breakfast at Fifteen at Watergate Bay.

Woofage · « **Reply #21 on:** 18 May, 2009, 02:56:06 pm »

We went there 12 years ago and it was very pleasant. I have to say though that the restaurant at St Petroc's (sp?) House where we stayed offered more variety and much much better vfm.

+1 for the pasty shop though

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Seineseeker · « **Reply #22 on:** 04 September, 2009, 02:57:18 pm »

Thought I would finish this thread now that we have eaten at Rick Stein's. We were in for lunch and each had the £35 3 course lunch menu, plus there was a kids menu for my 9 year old.

Overall the food was excellent, very good though not spectacular in either presentation or taste. Nothing bad, just very good quality and very enjoyable. The service was impeccable, one waitress probably serving 4 or 5 tables, so we had excellent attention to everything, and finally the ambience was also just right for me, not flashy or posey, but very smart, quite relaxed and I who hates posh places didn't feel at all out of place.

I would definitely go again, because it's one of the best dining experience I have had, even though I'd only give the food say 8 out of 10.

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #23 on:** 04 September, 2009, 03:18:58 pm »

Don't speak too soon. Sometimes there is a delayed reaction.... but sooner or later you'll barf it all up

Seineseeker · « **Reply #24 on:** 04 September, 2009, 07:13:25 pm »

Quote from: Monsieur Pumpé on 04 September, 2009, 03:18:58 pm

Don't speak too soon. Sometimes there is a delayed reaction.... but sooner or later you'll barf it all up

It was two weeks ago now.

Author Topic: Booking a table at Rick Stein's resto in Padstow (Read 7458 times)

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