A real taste of the seaside

Great for show-offs

The Seafood Restaurant, Riverside, Padstow, Cornwall

You'll need to book five months in advance for a weekend table at Rick Stein's famous establishment (right). Since opening more than 30 years ago, the restaurant now boasts a seafood bar where you can pull up a stool without booking and order the likes of Falmouth oysters, Padstow crab and sashimi of sea bass. Mains from £17.50. Call 01841 532700 or visit rickstein.com.