Smugglers Rest

About Smugglers Rest

Perched right down at the bay — and it really is a good couple of miles down that lane — this beachfront café rewards the drive with a large covered balcony and sea views that keep everyone happy while you wait. Most seating is outdoors, so it's a fair-weather choice, but food arrives fast even when it's busy, which matters when someone's melting down. The red onion and goat's cheese tart and the salmon, dill and cream cheese sandwich both get real praise, and there's a proper drinks selection alongside the kids' menu and high chairs. Free parking on site is limited, with a small car park across the road. Worth knowing: the counter and toilets are up steps, though there are ground-level tables and a fold-out changing table in the ladies'. Prices feel steep to some, and the menu thins out off-season.

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