# Pilchards, Port Isaac — Reviews & Opening Hours > Pilchards — Restaurant in Port Isaac with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.5/5 from 390 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/restaurants/pilchards (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Restaurant 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Pilchards Port Isaac, Cornwall [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14522749045633534053&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Robin Symons](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/115898707162024645715) **In short:** Pilchards is a restaurant in Cornwall, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 390 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Pilchards Pilchards sits in Port Gaverne, a small inlet near Port Isaac. The restaurant serves fresh seafood and small plates. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The venue takes bookings and welcomes children, groups and dogs. Staff are reported to be friendly and attentive. A selection of coffee and beers is available. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Pilchards's own website](https://portgavernecornwall.co.uk/pilchards/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Tuesday** 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Wednesday** 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Thursday** 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Friday** 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Saturday** 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Sunday** 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM ## What's nearby - Cornish Rock Tors Ltd next door - Green Door Cottages next door - Port Gaverne Beach next door - Carnawn & Pop"s Place & Cairnsmore next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this restaurant's fresh seafood and small plates with great flavor mixes, as well as its selection of coffee and beers. They also highlight the friendly and wonderful staff, who provide excellent service. Others say it's a special place with a great atmosphere, perfect for a lazy lunch. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (390 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Cornwall Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1816048). [More restaurants in Cornwall](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/restaurants) ★ 4.5 (390 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £30 – £70 [Visit official website](https://portgavernecornwall.co.uk/pilchards/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Cornwall **Plus Code** 9C2QH5VG+2X ### 🏨 Places to stay near Cornwall Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DCornwall%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Pilchards? Pilchards is open Mon–Sat 8am–11pm; Sun 8am–10:30pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Pilchards any good? Pilchards is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 390 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Pilchards dog-friendly? Yes, dogs are allowed at Pilchards. ### Is Pilchards good for children? Yes, Pilchards is listed as good for children. ### Can you book a table at Pilchards? Yes, Pilchards takes reservations. ## More near Pilchards ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Port Gaverne Hotel ★ 4.9 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/port-isaac/hotels/port-gaverne-hotel) - [Stargazy Inn ★ 4.9 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/port-isaac/hotels/stargazy-inn) - [The Gallery ★ 3.9 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/port-isaac/hotels/the-gallery) - [The Manor House ★ 5.0 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/port-isaac/hotels/the-manor-house) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Stop Tide next door](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/cottages/stop-tide-syk1080646) - [Cartway Cove next door](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/cottages/cartway-cove-syk1080297) - [Cartway Cabin next door](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/cottages/cartway-cabin-syk1080311) - [Puffins 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/cottages/puffins-ukc228) ### Campsites nearby - [Cornish Tipi Holidays ★ 4.6 · 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/camping/cornish-tipi-holidays) - [Mill Meadow Certificated Site ★ 5.0 · 2.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/camping/mill-meadow-certificated-site) - [Little Meadow Camping ★ 5.0 · 2.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/camping/little-meadow-camping) - [Rosebud Farm Touring Park 3.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/camping/rosebud-farm-touring-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Port Isaac Beach 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/port-isaac/attractions/port-isaac-beach) - [Trevathan Farm ★ 4.6 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/port-isaac/attractions/trevathan-farm) - [Cornwall Adventures ★ 5.0 · 3.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/truro/attractions/cornwall-adventures) - [Polzeath Beach ★ 4.4 · 4.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/polzeath/attractions/polzeath-beach)