# The Sharksfin, Saint Austell — Reviews & Opening Hours

> Rated 4.5/5 from 1,975 Google reviews. Waterfront pub-restaurant with a daily changing menu featuring local seafood, salads and sandwiches.

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Restaurant 🐾 Dogs Welcome

# The Sharksfin

St Austell, Cornwall

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11777549434021283557&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [Christine Jackson](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/112491386734153390268)

**In short:** The Sharksfin is a restaurant in Cornwall, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,975 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome.

Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places

Waterfront pub-restaurant with a daily changing menu featuring local seafood, salads and sandwiches. Summary via Google

## About The Sharksfin

The Sharksfin is a waterfront pub-restaurant on The Quay in Mevagissey. The daily changing menu centres on local seafood, salads and sandwiches, with Sunday roasts also available. The kitchen holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5.

The venue welcomes children and groups, takes bookings and allows dogs. It sits at the water's edge with views across the harbour.

## Menu & facilities

For the current menu and prices, see [The Sharksfin's own website](http://www.thesharksfin.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu).

## Opening hours

**Monday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:45 PM

**Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:45 PM

**Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:45 PM

**Thursday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:45 PM

**Friday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:45 PM

**Saturday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:45 PM

**Sunday** 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:45 PM

## What's nearby

- The Ship Inn next door
- Mevagissey Post Office next door
- Mevagissey Harbour 150m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this restaurant's delicious and fresh seafood, including mussels, prawn linguine, and fish and chips, as well as hearty Sunday roasts. They also highlight the friendly, attentive staff and the pleasant atmosphere.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (1,975 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/655156).

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★ 4.5 (1,975 reviews)

Typical price range (Google)

£20 – £40

[Visit official website](http://www.thesharksfin.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant)

[01726 842969](tel:01726842969)

(please mention staycation.co.uk when calling)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Cornwall

**Plus Code** 9C2Q76C7+26

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of The Sharksfin?

The Sharksfin is open Mon–Sat 10am–3pm, 4:30pm–8:45pm; Sun 12pm–3pm, 4:30pm–8:45pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is The Sharksfin any good?

The Sharksfin is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,975 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.

### Is The Sharksfin dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at The Sharksfin.

### Is The Sharksfin good for children?

Yes, The Sharksfin is listed as good for children.

### Can you book a table at The Sharksfin?

Yes, The Sharksfin takes reservations.

### How do I contact The Sharksfin?

Call The Sharksfin on +44 1726 842969.

## More near The Sharksfin

### Hotels & B&Bs nearby

- [The Ship Inn ★ 4.5 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/st-austell/hotels/the-ship-inn)
- [Wheelhouse ★ 4.1 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/mevagissey/hotels/wheelhouse)
- [Stones throw Cottage Mevagissey ★ 4.8 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/mevagissey/hotels/stones-throw-cottage-mevagissey)
- [Tregorran Guest House ★ 4.9 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/mevagissey/hotels/tregorran-guest-house)

### Holiday cottages nearby

- [Harbour Retreat next door](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/cottages/harbour-retreat-syk971360)
- [Captain's Cabin next door](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/cottages/captains-cabin-syk993028)
- [Thimble Cottage next door](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/cottages/thimble-cottage-syk23091)
- [Fishermans Loft next door](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/cottages/fishermans-loft-syk993025)

### Campsites nearby

- [Pentewan Sands Holiday Park ★ 4.5 · 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/camping/pentewan-sands-holiday-park)
- [Higher Kestle Farm Campsite ★ 4.9 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/camping/higher-kestle-farm-campsite)
- [Cotna Eco Retreat ★ 4.8 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/camping/cotna-eco-retreat)
- [Heligan Caravan and Camping Park ★ 4.7 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/camping/heligan-caravan-and-camping-park)

### Things to do nearby

- [Portmellon Beach ★ 4.5 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/mevagissey/attractions/portmellon-beach)
- [Mevagissey Beach ★ 5.0 · 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/mevagissey/attractions/mevagissey-beach)
- [Pentewan Beach ★ 4.6 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/pentewan/attractions/pentewan-beach)
- [The Lost Gardens of Heligan ★ 4.5 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/st-austell/attractions/the-lost-gardens-of-heligan)
