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Dolphin

Fore street, Newquay TR7 1HD, England
01637878234
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Ranked #42 of 108 restaurants in Newquay
Cuisines: British
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Description: The Dolphin Bar & Restaurant under new management as of May 2013! The Dolphin is the oldest trading restaurant in the beautiful Cornish town of Newquay and is a traditional yet vibrant venue, with a friendly staff and a strong focus on sustainable and ethical practice. All produce is fresh and is locally and responsibly sourced, allowing for an exciting and dynamic food menu that appeals to people of all tastes. The lounge bar provides a relaxing area to enjoy well maintained draught lagers, ales and ciders, a carefully chosen range of wines and spirits, with a small cocktail list which is changed on a weekly basis. The Dolphin is situated near to the Harbour in the centre of the town which is surrounded by gorgeous beaches famous for their golden sands and excellent surf conditions on the North Cornwall coast.
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Lincoln, UK
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2012

The locals told us about the Dolphin, so we decided to try it. The decor is dark and could do with a good clean, some new carpets and better lighting. As mentioned in other reviews, the tables were a bit sticky but easily fixed. The starters were divine - mine were scallops, hers were mussels. Both cooked excellently and beautifully... More

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Newquay, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

I visited with my partner after hearing some positive reviews.... Sadly, our initial impressions weren't good. The tables felt as if they hadn't been wiped down properly - we almost didn't stay to order but our waiter was friendly and helpful and we decided to overlook the sticky table. We were pleased when our starters arrived as they were both... More

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See 2 more reviews by thefoodgirl for Newquay
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2012 via mobile

I have eaten twice now at the dolphin, both times very good food and service. Good menu, a little expensive but you get what you pay for! Thanks guys. Will be back.

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See 8 more reviews by Blover78 for Newquay
Sandy, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

I was a little confused if this was the right place is its also called 'ye olde dolphin', however after walking around the area i was pretty sure it was the place i had been recommended by some local people the day before! For starters I had the tiger prawns with sweet chilli and my partner had scallops. My prawns... More

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See 2 more reviews by Aimi M for Newquay
St John-in-Cornwall, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2012

after being closed for a good while (more than 12 months) we decided to try it out, this used to be our favourite restaurant. what a dissapointment! the new owners havnt even bothered to clean the place, let alone re-decorate, we were first in and it smells...well dirty really. the unenthusiastic staff were bearable and polite i suppose but lacked... More

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Newquay, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2012

me and my friend were looking for a place to eat in Newquay after 9.30 far too late we thought but amazingly we saw this restaurant, got there and everybody was lovely, excellent service, the atmosphere enjoyable and cosy and the food delicious and different...totally will go again

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See 14 more reviews by lavidaesunarte for Newquay
Liverpool, United Kingdom
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2012

We tried Dolphin based on the TA reviews and the menu outside. It doesn't look much when you walk in but the staff were friendly and helpful and fitted in our group of 8 without a reservation. The fish was fresh and well cooked, the proper chips were lovely too. The desserts were OK. Prices were reasonable.

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See 2 more reviews by JennyH101 for Newquay
Telford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012 via mobile

Really nice menu with plenty of choice of meat and fish. Very tasty and well presented food in a nice cozy environment.

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See 3 more reviews by draowbn for Newquay
London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2012

Excellent food and service in a nice atmosphere. Looks expensive but well worth the little extra. We sat in the bar as we had a small dog ... no problem and a table for 6.

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Ramsgate, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2012

Excellent food and excellent service lovely view over the bay. Food prepared and cooked to a high standard

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