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The Terrace at the Headland

Fistral Beach, Newquay TR7 1EW, England
01637 872211
Ranked #38 of 81 restaurants in Newquay
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Cuisines: English
Dining options: Reservations
Description: Nestled inside the grand Headland Hotel in Newquay, this colourful and cosmopolitan beach cafe is a cosy place to enjoy late breakfasts, classic salads, cream teas and romantic afternoon bottles of wine. With spectacular views of Cornwall's famous Fistral Beach, tuck into your meal while watching the surfers or the sunset, or order a meal for two and escape to one of the sheltered bunkers carved into the headland by the beach. The Terrace has a lovely, chilled beachy vibe, and we love everything on the menu from the homemade burgers and the Cornish cheese platters to the scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and the Cornish mussels in cider, cream and bacon served with skinny fries.
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Dining options: Reservations
Description: Nestled inside the grand Headland Hotel in Newquay, this colourful and cosmopolitan beach cafe is a cosy place to enjoy late breakfasts, classic salads, cream teas and romantic afternoon bottles of wine. With spectacular views of Cornwall's famous Fistral Beach, tuck into your meal while watching the surfers or the sunset, or order a meal for two and escape to one of the sheltered bunkers carved into the headland by the beach. The Terrace has a lovely, chilled beachy vibe, and we love everything on the menu from the homemade burgers and the Cornish cheese platters to the scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and the Cornish mussels in cider, cream and bacon served with skinny fries.
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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

The Terrace is excellent for everyone nice and bright service and food excellent could'nt wish for better staff everyone so pleasant and friendly. More

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See 2 more reviews by susie1982 for Newquay
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Booked table for 9 on Good Friday after reading such good reviews. I can't believe it is the same restaurant! It took 25 minutes before they took our drinks order. It took another 20 minutes before they took our food order - no nachos and no burgers (amazed at this as surely they should have catered for the Easter rush).... More

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See 4 more reviews by Sophie B for Newquay
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Myself, family and friends visited this restaurant and were extremely disappointed with not only the slow service but completely inefficient service. We had a table booked at 8pm and didn't place our order for at least 1/2 hour, with 5 children it was not satisfactory. When the meals finally arrived we were one adult dinner short which the waitress explained... More

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England
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

My wife and I ate in here on a daily basis this week and have been constantly impressed by the standard and quality of the food and beverages. I would recommend this establishment without hesitation to friends. More

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See 2 more reviews by fred848 for Newquay
London, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

relaxed atmosphere and good food. the waiter was a bit confused I would say as he served a completely different starter than ordered but it was ok. More

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See 2 more reviews by d j for Newquay
Newquay, Cornwall Uk
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

We had a fantastic lunch, friendly staff, lovely hot food, beautiful sunny position. More

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Cornwall
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83 reviews 83 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

We took advantage of a locals '2for1' deal which makes for a really good price and excellent value for money. Even at fulll price it would have been reasonable Service was very good especially the waitresss Lois who was very smiley and proffesional. The menu is varied and the drinks are not at silly prices either. Will be returnig for... More

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See 5 more reviews by Newquaygreen for Newquay
Essex
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

Dinner is amazing, lunch is amazing, afternoon cream teas are amazing, everything is. I can't fault this place!!!!! More

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See 9 more reviews by Pinksparkling for Newquay
St Agnes, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

Good selection of food from snacks to full meals, beautiful surroundings.Excellent service. More

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Basildon, England, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

Best stake I have had and the service was laid back More

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