Didn't stay here , but had lunch with friends. Very expensive for what it was. Average £30 for a main course, food ok, but expected alot more for the price. Decor very plain nothing special and tables squashed in together, no chance of privacy!!!
Staff mainly foreign students, more interested in getting a tip. Plenty of other places to eat at a better priice. Won't bother again!

We were looking forward to eating at the Seafood and I was unprepared for the massive influence Mr. Stein has on Padstow, it might be good, I cannot comment on that, but I did hear locals tell tourists the the Chip Ahoy was better than Stein's Fish and chips.
The food at the Seafood was not bad, the quality of the seafood is excellent, that at least. The service is not attentive. All in all, what I missed was enthousiasm, passion, hospitability. People who work here (as in St. Petroc's brasserie) do not seem to like their job very much.
Now, if you are planning to go to Padstow and it is a charming place and good start for many breathtaking walks, go to Number 6. As far as I am concerned the new benchmark for Padstow. Mr. Stein has a well oiled marketing machine, but he may have forgotten what it's like to have his feet on the kitchen floor.

My husband and I stayed at the Seafood Restaurant Hotel for our Anniversary. We have often dined at the Restaurant and Bistro but this was our first stay at the Hotel.

The food was up to its usual high standard and the service excellent! I can't think where the other reviewers have been eating!! We are always delighted with the level of service at the Seafood Restaurant and the food is always sublime. Yes it is expensive but we would rather have one fine meal here than 10 mediocre meals elswhere.

The Hotel was a disappointment. We stayed in Room 1 and paid £175 for B&B. The room was fine, very clean, fresh coffee in the room, lovely bathroom, but the colonial blinds let in far too much light far too early. The bed was comfortable but the pillows were useless and as a result we hardly slept a wink. (Please invest in some decent pillows or put some stuffing into the ones you have).

We have stayed in Padstow before at the Hotel overlooking the harbour, it is a lot cheaper and we shall stay there in future and just eat at Rick's.

Second time at Rick Stein's seafood restaurant (went in June 05) and a totoally different experience. Lunch in June 05 was fantastic - quality of food, wine, service and relaxed atmosphere second to none. Went back for dinner last year and had a very nice but rather different experience. Felt like we were on a production line - no drink at the bar beforehand, rushed to table and pressured into ordering/eating throughout. Food still very good and wine lovely, but for the price I'd expect a little more friendliness and a bit more time to eat. For £150 for two people (which didn't include drinking all that much) it should simply be better!