Hi, I’m Elliot and I run Kelp Canteen on the front in Falmouth, Cornwall.
Here’s our Secret List chat at the Penzance Food Festival.
Tucked away on Custom House Quay in Falmouth, this unassuming seafood shack is serving up some of Cornwall’s most incredible sea-to-plate experiences. What makes Kelp Canteen truly special? Their menu changes daily based on whatever the local boats are landing – from sweet Fal native oysters to buttery half lobsters, plump cockles, and the kind of fresh octopus that makes you understand why Cornwall’s seafood reputation is legendary.
The setup couldn’t be more perfectly Cornish – grab your order from the shack, then settle in at the benches outside or pop next door to The Front pub where you can enjoy your feast with a proper pint. It’s casual, it’s authentic, and it’s exactly what waterside dining should be.
The team here aren’t just serving seafood; they’re celebrating Cornwall’s incredible marine larder with dishes that let the natural flavours shine.
Kelp Canteen has become one of those places where you’ll find yourself planning your Falmouth visits around their opening hours.
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Featured in this Secret List chat
Kelp Canteen
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Chinz
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