The Sardine Factory Cafe

Quay Road, Looe I-PL13 2BX, United Kingdom

🛍 Cafés, Mexican, Seafood, Asiatic

4.7 💬 2687 Reviews
The Sardine Factory Cafe

Phone: +441503770262

Address: Quay Road, Looe I-PL13 2BX, United Kingdom

City: Looe

Dishes: 9

Reviews: 2687

Website: https://www.thesardinefactorylooe.com/

"I wasn’t hungry but The Sardine Factory was so inviting as we walked past that we had to stop in for a tasting. I’m glad we did. Reasonable prices and wonderful views of East Loone River. My favorite was the Fish Finger Tacos that were light and flavorful. The Cornish Sardines were perfect and the capers added just the right amount of saltiness. The Cornish Crab Mac cheese was great but I would have loved larger chunks of the crab. However, the flavors were excellent. My only issue was the restaurant’s floors that were tacky or sticky as though the floor cleaning solution may not have been completely cleared. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £50–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4"

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"We visited twice and had a wonderful experience both times. The food, service, and atmosphere were all fantastic. I look forward to returning!"

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Rachel
Rachel

Service: Dine-in Meal Type: Dinner Price per Person: £70–80 Food Rating: 5 Service Rating: 5 Atmosphere Rating: 5 Recommended Dishes: Fish


Adam
Adam

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £70–80 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Smoked Haddock Scotch Egg, Seafood Chowder


Christopher
Christopher

Brilliant small plates to share. Really reasonable prices and great service. Keep up the good work Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £60–70 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5


Charlotte
Charlotte

**Service:** Dine-in **Meal Type:** Dinner **Price per person:** £20–30 **Food Rating:** 5/5 **Service Rating:** 5/5 **Atmosphere Rating:** 5/5 **Recommended Dish:** Seafood Chowder


Camilla
Camilla

**Service Type:** Dine-in **Meal Type:** Dinner **Price per Person:** £70–80 **Food Rating:** 5 **Service Rating:** 4 **Atmosphere Rating:** 5 **Recommended Dishes:** Smoked Haddock Scotch Egg, Squid, Crab Mac and Cheese


SFG
SFG

Amazing place. Food quality is off the scale. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Smoked Haddock Scotch Egg, Cornish Crab Linguine, Squid, Chips, Fish, Hake, Crab Mac and Cheese


User
User

great place, great service and excellent eating. sardines were fantastic as the appetizers we had (haaddock scotch ei wow). in view of some places with current personal shortage fought for 2 courses in 2.5 hours (copley arms,) the service here was prompt, but not over camp. highly recommended.


Gülten
Gülten

Excellent service, delicious, fresh local ingredients cooked to perfection. Highly recommend the moules mariniere, scotch egg, pickled mussels and the freshly baked loaf with smoked cod’s roe. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Smoked Haddock Scotch Egg, Squid


khashy
khashy

I wasn’t hungry but The Sardine Factory was so inviting as we walked past that we had to stop in for a tasting. I’m glad we did. Reasonable prices and wonderful views of East Loone River. My favorite was the Fish Finger Tacos that were light and flavorful. The Cornish Sardines were perfect and the capers added just the right amount of saltiness. The Cornish Crab Mac cheese was great but I would have loved larger chunks of the crab. However, the flavors were excellent. My only issue was the restaurant’s floors that were tacky or sticky as though the floor cleaning solution may not have been completely cleared. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £50–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmos...

Categories

  • Cafés Charming cafés offering a variety of freshly brewed coffees and teas, along with light snacks, pastries, and desserts. Perfect for a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon treat in a cozy atmosphere.
  • Mexican Authentic Mexican flavors await you with sizzling fajitas, savory tacos, zesty enchiladas, and fresh guacamole, all crafted with rich, traditional spices and served with vibrant sides. Enjoy a fiesta on your plate!
  • Seafood Dive into the freshest catches of the sea with our seafood selection, featuring exquisite dishes prepared with high-quality fish and shellfish. Savor the flavors of the ocean in every bite!
  • Asiatic

Amenities

  • Visa Card
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Wheelchair Access

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"The crab was lovely however the lobster special was sadly anything but, grey, smelly and far too fishy! So very disappointed and sorry to be writing this review, I had such high hopes and have raved about this place before, so much so I was excited to get a table. It was just a last minute booking to take my daughter and her fiance out whilst they were visiting for the weekend, I've previously given a 5 star rating and been here a few times with friends and never had a bad experience. I've had the lobster before here too, so I had every confidence it would be lovely, sadly, it was not! Our server was lovely and he did ask if we enjoying the food early doors, my daughter was eating hers (she ordered the same) and I asked her how was hers and she seemed to be enjoying it! So I politely nodded and tried again, no it wasn't to be. I thought maybe I had a bad bit, so I tried once more and ended up spitting it discreetly into a napkin. I 100% appreciate I should have said something then and there, but it is such a small intimate restaurant and I just didn't want the fuss or to spoil the evening for everyone else! I didn't leave a tip, well just the minimal change as I was so disappointed. The whole experience for me was ruined. We all enjoyed the spiced crab starter and the red wine x2 and maybe if the lobster had been spiced I wouldn't have noticed and I tried to eat the pasta and prawns instead avoiding the lobster but eventually I gave up. We left without having a dessert as my daughter noticed I had pushed the lobster off to the side and was asking me what was wrong, I told her I had probably eaten too much crab and the lobster just didn't taste as nice. Her face said it all, oh my God, she said and then asked, do you think it was off looking at her empty plate and pulling a face ! Bless her, she can be very dramatic and I just wanted us all to go out for a nice evening, so I said No love, I'm sure it was fine. I'm just not feeling it tonight. The monkfish my son in law (to be) had was lovely and my other daughter who went for a veggie pasta option took hers home for later. The waiter as always is very professional, pleasant and kind but not even his charm could save the day. I knew it was not right and I suspect the persons or persons who cooked/served it knew too so why cause a scene. It may get me little respect, but I've joined the growing so called keyboard warrior crew by complaining online and in my own time. We went home and I made our own Affogato and a new version for my daughter with pistachio liqueur very nice they were too!"