Samphire at The Old Quay House

The restaurant is located within The Old Quay House Hotel, Samphire offers a contemporary, fresh dining experience centred around sharing plates, alongside individual dishes. It’s where seasonal flavours, exceptional local produce and harbour views come together from morning through to evening to create a truly memorable dining experience.

Samphire, Fowey’s Cornish coastal kitchen

Samphire, Fowey’s new Cornish Coastal kitchen is now open and ready to welcome you.

Brimming with fresh energy and warmth, Samphire brings a new wave of creativity to Fowey’s dining scene and to our hotel. Here, bold flavours meet seasonal inspiration, celebrating Cornwall’s finest local produce, always with our distinctive Samphire twist.

From the Goan-inspired Cornish mussels to our signature beef sourced just six miles from our door, the menu is filled with delicious dishes and vibrant small plates perfect for sharing. Pair your meal with a coastal cocktail or a locally inspired drink from the bar and savour the best of Cornwall in every mouthful!

Each dish is crafted by Chef Richard Massey, whose award-winning experience and passion for Cornwall’s ingredients infuse every plate with confidence, character, and creativity.

Whether you’re staying with us or simply seeking a true taste of Cornwall, Samphire is the perfect place to unwind, enjoy fresh local flavours, and take in the stunning views across Fowey Harbour.

Opening Times

Breakfast : Monday to Sunday, 8am to 10.30am
Lunch : Tuesday to Saturday, 12pm to 3pm
Sunday Feasting : 12pm to 6pm
Dinner : Monday to Saturday, 5pm to 9pm

Please note : Last food orders are taken at 9:00 pm. Trading hours are subject to change.

Our Menus

Breakfast Menu

Summer Menu

Dessert Menu

Kids Menu

Bar Menu

Wine Menu

Head Chef

RICHARD MASSEY

At the helm is Head Chef Richard Massey, who brings his passion for Cornish ingredients to every plate, turning fresh, local produce into dishes full of character and confidence. His award-winning journey has shaped a style that is modern, ingredient-led, and full of character. From eastern inspired coconut mussels to Kittows Kilhallon beef, sourced just six miles away, every dish tells a story of local produce, flavour, and creativity. The menu is filled with vibrant main dishes and small plates perfect for sharing

“For me, Samphire is all about taking the very best of Cornwall's local ingredients and giving them a modern, creative twist. It’s a new chapter that I’m excited to share with Fowey, a true celebration of flavour, seasonality, and place.”