Business Details
Fresh Seafood Restaurant in Falmouth
Established as a cornerstone of Falmouth's dining scene, The Shack specialises in rustic seafood cuisine crafted from the freshest local ingredients. Our menu showcases daily catches sourced from Newlyn fish markets and Cornish waters, featuring signature dishes like our renowned smoked haddock chowder, seafood sharing platters, and sustainably sourced shellfish. Under Head Chef Jay Knight's expertise, we blend traditional preparation methods with innovative presentation while maintaining accessibility through diverse options including steak, vegetarian dishes, and children's meals.As advocates for sustainable fishing practices, we actively support the Cornwall Good Seafood Guide and Fisherman's Mission charity. Our commitment to quality extends to daily ingredient deliveries and seasonal menu adaptations that reflect local availability. Located at Discovery Quay, we offer lunch service from noon to 3pm and evening dining with extended weekend hours, providing both casual and special occasion dining experiences in Events Square.
Services
Seafood dishes
Steak preparation
Vegetarian options
Children's menu
Lunch service
Evening dining
Special dietary requirements
Highlights and features
- We source seafood daily from Newlyn fish market and Cornish waters
- Our head chef has created a menu showcasing both traditional and innovative seafood dishes
- We maintain sustainable fishing practices through Cornwall Good Seafood Guide membership
- We offer guaranteed freshness with daily ingredient deliveries
- Our menu adapts seasonally to ensure optimal ingredient availability
Associations and certifications
- Cornwall Good Seafood Guide
Services
Seafood dishes
Our seafood menu features daily catches prepared using traditional and contemporary techniques. Dishes include dressed crab, mussels, Cornish sole, and shellfish platters. We source ingredients from local fishermen and sustainable suppliers to ensure freshness and quality. Our seafood offerings change seasonally to reflect available catches and market prices.
Steak preparation
Complementing our seafood offerings, we serve premium steak cuts cooked to perfection. Our menu includes various beef options alongside alternative proteins like burgers and ribs. Steaks are sourced from trusted suppliers and prepared using traditional grilling methods. This selection caters to diners seeking non-seafood options while maintaining our rustic culinary theme.
Vegetarian options
We provide carefully crafted vegetarian dishes that showcase seasonal produce. Our menu includes pasta creations and vegetable-based mains that mirror the quality of our seafood offerings. These dishes utilise fresh, locally sourced ingredients prepared with the same attention to detail as our other menu items. Vegetarian options are available across both lunch and dinner menus.
People
Jay Knight
Head Chef
Jay Knight leads our kitchen team with extensive culinary experience. He creates menus featuring daily changing seafood dishes that highlight local catches. His expertise ensures consistent quality across all menu offerings.
Tobias Lamb
Director
Tobias Lamb oversees restaurant operations and recruitment. He manages the coordination between our three Falmouth establishments. His leadership ensures consistent service quality across all dining venues.
Questions
When will The Shack reopen?
We plan to reopen in early 2026 as a new combined concept featuring elements from both The Shack and The Ranch.
What seafood options are available?
Our menu includes dressed crab, mussels, Cornish sole, fish & chips, whitebait, crevettes, with lobster, scallops or oysters available on request.
Are vegetarian options available?
Yes, we offer vegetarian dishes on both lunch and dinner menus, with at least one option available at every service.
Can I book a table?
While The Shack is closed, you can book at our sister restaurant The Shed through their website at www.theshedfalmouth.co.uk
What sustainability practices do you follow?
We source seafood through sustainable channels, support the Fisherman's Mission charity, and participate in the Cornwall Good Seafood Guide programme.
Reviews (7)
David Swift
Oct 30, 2021
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Fantastic seafood and a pheasant casual setting. The fish of the day was a roasted ray wing, tender and delicious. Will definitely stop by again next time I'm in Falmouth.
David N.
Oct 20, 2021
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Great place to eat. Glad to see they are still Covid aware (their face masks were sea themed ) Beware you better be hungry if you order the seafood platter. There's loads of it! Great experience!
Katherine Ayala Vasquez
Oct 17, 2021
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Food poisoning. Me and my boyfriend went to the Shack (Falmouth) for lunch yesterday. Everything seemed fine and we left happy. But few hours later we both started to feel unwell, tiredness, headache, nausea and eventually vomiting and diarrhoea. We havent been able to eat anything since, the symptoms persist today and we are feeling body pain. We had mussels and the special of the day( baked dressed crab with mustard and Parmesan cheese, two ingredients very rich in flavour that could cover off taste in the crab?)
Definitely not going for a special seafood dish ever again.
Definitely not going for a special seafood dish ever again.
Nora Bosustow
Oct 03, 2021
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Amazing 🤩 food best broth in mussels I have eaten definitely recommended by us🥰🥰🥰😊😊😊
Samantha-Lily Proctor
Sep 12, 2021
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This was our second time at The Shack and it was actually even better than I remembered. as you'd expect, the seafood was incredible - I highly recommend the mussels. The service was very good too despite it being busy.
Ryan
Sep 11, 2021
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First time to try this place. Nice place, nice music. We had a large lobster to share and it was fine. Crevettes were delicious. The presentation was amazing! I feel they could be short on staff if it got busier. We had a good time.
Caroline Gurtler
Sep 10, 2021
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Soooo nice - delicious food, excellent seafood pasta, and they served us late when we were starving after a long drive. FANTASTIC.
