The Reef Knot Restaurant

The Reef Knot Restaurant at The Idle Rocks serves the best of Cornish sea-to-table cuisine.

Led by Executive Chef, Guy Owen, he brings a passion for Cornwall’s seafood and seasonal produce, focusing on sustainability and the honest, bold flavours of the coast. His menus celebrate the region’s finest produce and trusted local suppliers – most notably the daily fresh catch landed just metres from the restaurant kitchen.

Enjoy the sea views from the restaurant, or weather permitting dine on the south-facing waterside terrace.

 

Opening Hours

BREAKFAST: 8 – 10am (Daily) (Booking is essential for non-residents. To book please email reservations@stmawes.com or call 01326 270270)

LUNCH:  12noon – 2.30pm (Daily)

DINNER: 6pm – 9pm (Daily)

 

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Unfortunately, we do not allow dogs into the Reef Knot Restaurant; if you wish to dine with your furry friends, why not dine in the Lower Deck at our sister restaurant The St Mawes Hotel.

 

 

The Autumn Chef Series at The Idle Rocks.

Join us for three exceptional evenings with leading voices in modern hospitality, hosted at The Reef Knot Restaurant. The Autumn Chef Series brings celebrated chefs, expressive wines and refined coastal dining together for an unforgettable autumn experience in St Mawes.
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Guy Owen – Executive Chef

Executive Chef Guy Owen leads the culinary direction at our award‑winning Reef Knot Restaurant, bringing a deep connection to Cornwall’s seafood, seasonal produce and the bold, honest flavours of the coast. His cooking is rooted in sustainability and a respect for provenance, celebrating trusted local suppliers and the exceptional ingredients found along the Cornish shoreline. Guy’s thoughtful, sea‑to‑table approach shapes a dining experience defined by precision, creativity and a true sense of place.
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Guy Owen at The Idle Rocks

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The Reef Knot Restaurant, serves the best of Cornish sea-to-table cuisine. Sustainably caught fish & seafood, served alongside the finest local seasonal produce.
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Dining Events

Join us at The Reef Knot Restaurant for one‑off dining events crafted to highlight exceptional produce and expressive, seasonal cooking.
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Dine & Stay Packages

Coastal Dining Escapes

A stay at The Idle Rocks offers a refined way to experience our sea‑to‑table philosophy, pairing exceptional flavour‑led dining with the calm luxury of waterside accommodation. Each escape centres on thoughtful, seasonal menus at the Reef Knot Restaurant, shaped by coastal provenance and precise, creative cooking.
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Just across the harbour

Dine at The St Mawes Hotel

The Bar & Restaurant at The St Mawes Hotel, which overlooks the harbour, is a convivial escape to enjoy authentic, quality dishes that showcase the best locally sourced Cornish ingredients.
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Our Booking Options

Book your stay or reserve your restaurant table at The Idle Rocks.
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To make a hotel reservation, book online, call 01326 270 270 or email reservations@stmawes.com. Book direct for best available rate.

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To make a lunch or dinner reservation, book online, call 01326 270 270 or email: reservations@stmawes.com

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St Mawes Hotel

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