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 from in-house fisherman Gareth Austin, 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)

 

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.

 

 

Easter Sunday Lunch at The Idle Rocks

This Easter, we invite you to gather at The Idle Rocks for a joyful Sunday lunch overlooking the waters of St Mawes. It’s a day made for bringing people together — families reuniting, friends catching up, and loved ones sharing the simple pleasure of time spent by the sea.
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Guy Owen – Executive Chef

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Guy Owen as Executive Chef of our award-winning Reef Knot Restaurant – marking an exciting new chapter in our renowned sea-to-table culinary journey. Guy brings a passion for Cornwall’s seafood and seasonal produce. He focuses 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 from in-house fisherman Gareth Austin, landed just metres from the restaurant kitchen
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Guy Owen at The Idle Rocks

Menus

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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An Idle Sunday By The Sea

Sunday Lunch

Sundays at The Idle Rocks are made for slowing down. With the tide drifting across St Mawes harbour and the dining room filled with an easy, coastal calm, lunch becomes something to savour — unhurried, generous, and rooted in the flavours of the season.
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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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Dine al'fresco

Our Waterside Terrace

Bask in the sea breeze and soak up uninterrupted views of the harbour from the Waterside Terrace at The Idle Rocks — a serene spot for alfresco dining, sundowners, or simply watching the tide roll in.

Our Booking Options

Book your stay or reserve your restaurant table at The Idle Rocks.
Book Your Stay

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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Reserve a Table

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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