Restaurant Nathan Outlaw
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Nathan Outlaw |
| Headquarters | Port Isaac, Cornwall , England, United Kingdom |
Key people | Nathan Outlaw (owner and chef) |
| Products | Seafood cuisine |
Restaurant Nathan Outlaw is a distinguished seafood dining establishment awarded two Michelin stars, owned and managed by chef Nathan Outlaw. Initially situated within the Marina Villa Hotel in Fowey, Cornwall, and subsequently housed at the St Enodoc Hotel in Rock, Cornwall, the restaurant moved to Port Isaac, Cornwall, in March 2015, maintaining its prestigious two Michelin stars.
Description
From 2007 until November 2009, the restaurant operated out of the Marina Villa Hotel in Fowey before closing due to the hotel's sale following the owner's decision to retire. In February 2010, it reopened at the St Enodoc Hotel located in Rock, Cornwall, where it became part of Nathan Outlaw Seafood and Grill. The majority of the team from the previous venue transitioned to this new location.
At the National Restaurant Awards in 2010, it achieved an eleventh-place ranking and received the Restaurateur's Choice accolade. The acquisition of a second Michelin star in 2010 led to a 30% increase in revenue during the subsequent year. By 2011, it was positioned fifth in the Good Food Guide and earned recognition as Best Fish Restaurant.
Currently, the restaurant boasts two Michelin stars alongside four AA rosettes, distinguishing it as the only seafood-focused establishment in the UK to hold Michelin stars.
Reception
While based at Marina Villa in Fowey, the restaurant garnered favorable critiques highlighting both its culinary excellence and inviting ambiance. Matthew Fort of The Guardian commended the meal despite Nathan Outlaw's absence during his visit, describing the wreckfish as "beautifully cooked and hugely satisfying" and praising the dessert as "damned fine." Harper's Bazaar characterized the food as "precise and flavourful" and noted that, although situated on an estuary, the setting was "chic and decidedly un-seasidey." In contrast, Zoe Williams from The Daily Telegraph expressed disappointment with the main dishes, awarding a five out of ten score.
According to Harden's guide, the cuisine received a top rating of 1 (high), with service and atmosphere rated at 3. The guide depicted the venue as "small and very intimate" and lauded Outlaw's culinary skills as "genius." Additionally, celebrity chef James Martin endorsed the restaurant during his guest editorial role at At Home magazine.