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Karrek

Cornwall, Rock - Modern European - Restaurant - £££

Overall Rating: Very Good

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

Named after the Cornish word for rock, Karreck is the latest venture for chef Guy Owen (ex-Idle Rocks Hotel in St Mawes), a small monochrome dining room within the St Enodoc Hotel. In fine weather, it’s worth arriving early for drinks on the terrace of the more casual brasserie where you can lap up the widescreen views of the Camel Estuary. ‘A fabulous meal and fabulous service – fine dining without the fuss and crazy prices,’ is the considered opinion of one who ate here in high summer. To begin, ‘vibrant and accomplished’ Cornish snacks might include a delicate tartlet with confit potato, potato foam and marjoram powder, 'fresher than fresh' mackerel and Porthilly oyster nori taco topped with caviar, and a fish-and-chip ‘bite’; to finish, an outstanding take on a Viennetta involving rhubarb and white chocolate with sorrel ice cream. In between, there is Cornish crab with tomato, birch sap and dashi, ahead of ‘Mum’s favourite...

Named after the Cornish word for rock, Karreck is the latest venture for chef Guy Owen (ex-Idle Rocks Hotel in St Mawes), a small monochrome dining room within the St Enodoc Hotel. In fine weather, it’s worth arriving early for drinks on the terrace of the more casual brasserie where you can lap up the widescreen views of the Camel Estuary. ‘A fabulous meal and fabulous service – fine dining without the fuss and crazy prices,’ is the considered opinion of one who ate here in high summer. To begin, ‘vibrant and accomplished’ Cornish snacks might include a delicate tartlet with confit potato, potato foam and marjoram powder, 'fresher than fresh' mackerel and Porthilly oyster nori taco topped with caviar, and a fish-and-chip ‘bite’; to finish, an outstanding take on a Viennetta involving rhubarb and white chocolate with sorrel ice cream. In between, there is Cornish crab with tomato, birch sap and dashi, ahead of ‘Mum’s favourite bouillabaisse’ – perfectly cooked John Dory in a saffron enriched sauce – and locally farmed roast chicken accompanied by a crisp, boned wing filled with herb mousse and seasonal asparagus (charred, fermented and raw). The wine list is considered and concise. In short, 'not one to miss.'

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VENUE DETAILS

St Enodoc Hotel
Rock
Cornwall
PL27 6LAGB

01208 863394

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OTHER INFORMATION

Accommodation, Private dining room, Separate bar, Wheelchair access, Parking, Electric car charging, Family friendly, Dog friendly, Credit card required

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