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Harbour Loft Restaurant

Perched above the harbour with views across Mount’s Bay, the Harbour Loft at St Michael’s Mount offers bistro-style dining celebrating the best of Cornwall’s coastal flavours. The menu is built around fresh Newlyn-landed fish and locally sourced seasonal ingredients. Expect simply prepared seafood, light small plates and bistro classics, all showcasing the quality of Cornish produce.

The Harbour Loft is the perfect place for unhurried lunches or afternoon suppers, with great food, sea views and a strong sense of place. Whether watching boats move with the tide, observing island life unfolding below, or simply enjoying the sense of being suspended between land and sea. It reflects the Mount’s quieter rhythms and offers a gentle contrast to the activity of the harbour beneath.

We do not take bookings. Seating is available on a walk-in basis only, with tables assigned on arrival.

Sample menu

Mains:

  • Prawn and Scallop Burger
  • Harbour Loft Club Sandwich
  • Roast Fillet of Hake
  • Cornish Blue, Bacon & Apricot Salad
  • Westcountry Pork Sausages
  • Grilled Cornish Asparagus Tartine (vegetarian)
  • Confit Celeriac Schnitzel (vegan)

Sides:

  • House Focaccia
  • Cornish New Potatoes
  • Green Salad

Dessert:

  • Citrus Buttermilk Pudding

Children's menu

Westcountry Pork Sausage £7.50
Served with mashed potato and peas.

Harbour Loft Club Sandwich £7.50
Filled with roasted gammon, Davidstow cheddar, tomato, lettuce and mayonnaise.

There is also a children's drinks menu to choose from featuring the choice below:

  • Polgoon apple juice £2.95
  • Cornish milk £2.50
  • Orange or blackcurrant cordial £2

Opening times & booking

Open Sunday - Friday (closed Saturdays)
from 11:00.

Please note that we do not take reservations. The restaurant operates on a walk-in basis only, with tables allocated on arrival.

Harbour Loft will open 16 March 2026.

Getting here

Access on and off the island will be via our ferry boats and/or the causeway.

Please see our access calendar for more information.

Meet Greg Milne, the Head Chef behind the dishes

Perched above the harbour, the new bistro-style offering marks an exciting evolution for dining on the island. Led by Head Chef Greg Milne, the menu champions locally sourced meat, fish and vegetables, with an emphasis on seasonality.

From fish landed just along the coast to foraged ingredients gathered on St Michael’s Mount itself, every dish reflects a deep connection to the landscape and waters surrounding the island.

Local suppliers

At Harbour Loft, our menu is shaped by what’s fresh, seasonal and close to home. We work closely with a trusted network of local suppliers, sourcing high-quality ingredients that reflect the best of West Cornwall’s land and sea.

From fish landed nearby to produce grown just miles away, our ingredients are chosen for their flavour, seasonality and provenance. A strong focus on sustainability underpins these relationships, helping to reduce food miles and support responsible production.

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