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North Street Kitchen

Cornwall, Fowey - Seafood - Restaurant - ££

Communal dining and sustainable seafood in a converted boatshed

Overall Rating: Very Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Very Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Very Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Very Good

Down at the quieter end of Fowey, the Friskney-Bryer's converted boatshed restaurant not only enjoys oblique views of the comings and goings of small craft out on the creek, it has also ‘brought great energy’ to the town. The main room features a long, communal table down the middle, with a kitchen that is not entirely open to view, but rather half-protruding into the dining space. Festoon lighting makes the place look bonny as the Cornish dusk descends, and the blackboard menus are cause for unmuted celebration (note that lunches are for walk-ins only, so arrive early). Ethan Friskney-Bryer was head chef here before acquiring the place in February 2024, and remains as committed as ever to seasonality and sustainability, helped by chefs who go out to catch fish and also grow vegetables for the kitchen. Porthilly rock oysters au naturel are a reliably popular draw; otherwise, kick off with brown crab rarebit or fried whiting with curried mayo. Main dishes might take in Corn...

Down at the quieter end of Fowey, the Friskney-Bryer's converted boatshed restaurant not only enjoys oblique views of the comings and goings of small craft out on the creek, it has also ‘brought great energy’ to the town. The main room features a long, communal table down the middle, with a kitchen that is not entirely open to view, but rather half-protruding into the dining space. Festoon lighting makes the place look bonny as the Cornish dusk descends, and the blackboard menus are cause for unmuted celebration (note that lunches are for walk-ins only, so arrive early).

Ethan Friskney-Bryer was head chef here before acquiring the place in February 2024, and remains as committed as ever to seasonality and sustainability, helped by chefs who go out to catch fish and also grow vegetables for the kitchen. Porthilly rock oysters au naturel are a reliably popular draw; otherwise, kick off with brown crab rarebit or fried whiting with curried mayo. Main dishes might take in Cornish sole with tomatoes and garlic butter, gurnard with runner beans or mackerel with green sauce. There are usually a few veggie plates, too – perhaps braised courgettes with goat’s curd.

After that, it’s hard to resist the dessert of the day, perhaps baked cheesecake with strawberries or the ever-popular chocolate mousse with caramel and salt. The vibe is infectiously informal, while Ethan’s partner runs front of house with ‘efficiency and friendly charm’. To drink, a handful of natural wines by the glass just about do the trick – or you might fancy some grape juice from the Tamar Valley.

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D Gilles

20 October 2025

Dinner for two on a Friday evening on the communal table open to the elements so need to wrap up warm. Excellent white crab crostini, fried squid and beetroot salad. Superb bass in a deeply reduced sauce of fish stock and tomato. Slightly too salty stuffed mackerel and salt fish brandade for one of us. Overall highly recommended.

S Kennedy

2 October 2024

North Street Kitchen has a slight edge as far as the quality of cooking was concerned over the two similar style of restaurants (Mackerel Sky in Newlyn and Barbican Bistro in Penzance) that we visited on a recent visit t...
North Street Kitchen has a slight edge as far as the quality of cooking was concerned over the two similar style of restaurants (Mackerel Sky in Newlyn and Barbican Bistro in Penzance) that we visited on a recent visit to Cornwall. Outstanding taramasalata (even by Greek standards) and a delicious whole bream certainly made it worth a detour as the tyre people would say - which is just as well as Fowey is not really on the way to anywhere unless you are staying there. The riverside location is v...
North Street Kitchen has a slight edge as far as the quality of cooking was concerned over the two similar style of restaurants (Mackerel Sky in Newlyn and Barbican Bistro in Penzance) that we visited on a recent visit to Cornwall. Outstanding taramasalata (even by Greek standards) and a delicious whole bream certainly made it worth a detour as the tyre people would say - which is just as well as Fowey is not really on the way to anywhere unless you are staying there. The riverside location is very pleasant (though do park outside the village and walk rather than try to drive through the atmospheric but narrow and twisting streets); the communal seating a bit less cramped than at Mackerel Sky. They also do a mean fish soup though I'd suggest serving the croutons and rouille separately (maybe with a bit of their grated Cornish Gouda) at the table to add more crunch.
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E King

3 May 2024

Great fresh, local food, great staff, and a great atmosphere in a relaxed, unpretentious environment make North Street Kitchen our go-to restaurant.

H Petersen

3 May 2024

Honest and creatively finessed British coastal cooking in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Incredible food and an outstanding commitment to organic and ethical local suppliers of veg and seafood.

VENUE DETAILS

55 North Street
Fowey
Cornwall
PL23 1DBGB

07444 028522

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OTHER INFORMATION

Counter seating, Family friendly, Dog friendly

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