The Best Food on the Peninsular
- Jul 24
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 29
Food is one of the great pleasures of staying on the Lizard. There is something about this part of the world where the food is deeply connected to place.
This article focusses on our absolute repeat-visits on the Lizard; in the village and beyond. However there are plenty of places to eat and drink just a short stroll from Pebbles. If you don't want to get into a car, read Where to eat in Lizard Village to find out about the options within easy reach.
Worth the Drive
Some places are simply worth getting in the car for. Flora at the ancient stable block New Yard at Trelowarren is one of our favourite brunch spots, serving exceptional coffee, pastries and bagels in beautifully restored stables.
Nearby, Potager Garden feels like a hidden retreat, with its greenhouse café surrounded by inspiring gardens. Either makes the perfect stop before or after a visit to Trebah Garden or Helford Passage.
Porthleven is a real foodie's destination and somewhere we return to time and again. Our favourite place for a sundowner is The Mussel Shoal. Grab a drink, order the chowder and the dirty fries, and watch the harbour come to life as the evening draws in. Visiting with children? Bring a crabbing bucket, line and a little bait. When the tide is high, the harbour wall is one of our favourite places to catch crabs while the grown-ups enjoy a well-earned drink.
Roskilly's is a family favourite and somewhere we return to time and again. Set on a working organic farm, it's worth allowing a little extra time to wander around and meet the friendly farm animals before settling down for something to eat. Their stone-baked pizzas are some of the best we've tasted, with wonderfully inventive flavour combinations using local Cornish ingredients. If there's a pizza featuring local Cornish honey, don't hesitate—the honey is produced just a stone's throw from Pebbles. Before you leave, treat yourself to one of Roskilly's legendary ice creams, which have become something of a Cornish institution.
A Slice of Cornwall is one of those places we'd happily drive a little further for. Tucked away on the Helford, it's relaxed, welcoming and serves beautifully prepared food in a lovely setting. Whether you're after brunch, lunch or simply coffee and cake, there's something for everyone. Our girls always head straight for the waffles, while we're usually tempted by one of the seasonal specials and a really good coffee.
