The Estuary Grill is located within the St. Enodoc Hotel in Rock, offering diners a picturesque setting overlooking the Camel Estuary. This coastal restaurant provides a relaxed dining experience, with views that highlight the natural beauty of the surrounding area.
The restaurant sits at the heart of The Ainsworth Collection's food and drink offering at the newly redeveloped St Enodoc hotel, under the helm of restaurateurs Paul and Emma Ainsworth. The menu at The Estuary Grill focuses on modern British cuisine, showcasing fresh, locally sourced ingredients that takes full advantage of everything the county’s land and sea has to offer. Produce here has been shaped by owner Paul Ainsworth's 18 years of supplier relationships in Cornwall, with an emphasis on seasonal and local ingredients.
Dry-aged cuts from award-winning Philip Warren Butchers anchor the grill menu, while fish and seafood arrive fresh from Flying Fish, sourced daily from the waters just beyond the window. A blackboard lists market-price specials, featuring the likes of prime ribs, sirloins, pork chops, and whole fish, with their availability dictated by the catch and the season rather than a fixed menu.
At the kitchen's core is an Asado grill by Somerset specialists Fire Made, which brings an open-fire intensity to the cooking. Expect the kind of char and depth that only live fire delivers, applied to produce of genuine provenance. Alongside grill classics such as the St. Enodoc burger, the menu takes an unexpected turn, drawing on Ainsworth's Seychellois heritage to introduce the bold, aromatic flavours of the Indian Ocean.
Guests can enjoy their meals while taking in the stunning views of the water and surrounding landscape. The setting is well-suited to those seeking a relaxed meal with a scenic backdrop, whether for a leisurely lunch or a more formal evening occasion.