Falmouth Food

Our page for all things food-related, back for a cliché-friendly second helping.

The Jasmin Garden

Having already sampled a considerable portion of the Jasmin Garden’s takeaway menu, I thought it only proper to drag the other half down to taste the restaurant menu and discover an alternative to leaving the comfort of the sitting room and Friday night telly. On first impressions the Jasmin looks a bit like a local café decorated with the obligatory red and gold, and what no Chinese would be complete without; a back-lit picture, unfortunately this was minus an actual flowing waterfall feature. The menu offers something for everyone, there are set menus to cover those wishing to sample a range of dishes and then there is the full menu for your consideration. The wine list is comprehensive and worth perusing. The food was well worth braving the cold evening for. The dishes were full of flavour and the service good. The Jasmin is probably the best Chinese in Falmouth, perfect for a cosy meal for two or a large party dinner.
Rowena Dunford

Feeling Lost?

Cornwall’s road signs have long been criticised as it seems that no matter how far you travel, the target seems to be further away. Roads seemingly lead to nowhere, lined with hedges too high for even the largest 4 x4 to peer over. These shouldn’t however put anyone trying to thread their way through the maze of misleading directions to find Mylor Harbour. For there lies one of the finest restaurants in the South West Situated on the harbour itself, Castaways is one of the few places where the whole eating experience is a joy. From their near perfect Guinness to their gorgeous burgers, everything is how it should be. It’s not just the food that sets the tone, the surroundings couldn’t be better. With beautiful views, the open, airy and stylish restaurant lets the diners within enjoy their food at their own pace. To top it all of, the restaurant has a fine selection of ice creams to enjoy and even to take with you if you fancy sitting outside and watching the world go by.
Castaways, Old Admiralty House Mylor Harbour, Falmouth
Tel: 01326 377710
Neil Heatley

The Shed

Cool. Cool is most definitely the word you are looking for in the case of this little fancy fest. I am of course talking about ‘The Shed’ in Falmouth, a place so hip it hurts, well, your wallet at least. The food is fab, the bar serves great cocktails - with a trick or two thrown in and the decor is cuttingly kitsch. The perfect hide out to drain any funds that should really remain plugged, but hey, what’s that clichéd saying...? Oh yes, you only live once!
Jake Kanter

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