On The Quay

Name: On The Quay
Address: The Quay Hugh Town, St. Mary's, Isle of Scilly, United Kingdom, TR21 0HU
Telephone: 01720 423525
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1351 Reviews

£26 to £40

Seafood

The Quay, Hugh Town, St. Mary's, Isle of Scilly TR21 0HU

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Innovative

‘On the Quay’ offers a stylish restaurant, bar, cafe and shop all conveniently situated at the Gateway to the IOS. Serving throughout the day a wide range of fresh, where available local, produce whilst offering some of the best views on the island.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Seafood, Bistro, Steak
Hours of operation
Daily 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
01720 423525
Website
http://www.onthequay.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Paul MacDonald
Catering
On the Quay is delighted to offer evening dinner from 17:30 till late<br />Please review our menus online for further details

Location
The Quay, Hugh Town, St. Mary's, Isle of Scilly TR21 0HU
Neighborhood
Hugh Town
Cross street
Harbour Front
Parking details
None
Public transit
Watch out for supper boats from the off islands to St Marys
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

Experiences

Early Bird
£30.95 per person
Apr 7, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025
On the Quay offer an early bird menu. This menu consists of either a 2 Courses for just £30.95 and 3 courses £35.95 including our "On the Rocks" Rump steak and our Homemade Cheesecake (and much more) Simply book at table between 5:30 & 6:30 to enjoy this special offer. This menu runs along side our standard menu and you are more than welcome to choose if you wish to go A La Carte or Early Bird when you arrive at the restaurant.
Special Occasion Package - Bronze
£10.00 per party
Prepaid
Apr 7, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025
Complimentary Sparkling Wine: A glass of sparkling wine for the birthday guest to start the celebration. Personalized Birthday Card: A card produced in IOS signed by the restaurant team to add a personal touch. Priority Seating: Best available table with a view, though not guaranteed window seating.
Special Occasion Package - Silver
£40.00 per party
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Complimentary Sparkling Wine: A bottle of sparkling wine for the birthday guest to start the celebration. Complimentary Chocolates: Chocolates made on the Isles of Scilly to enjoy either during your meal or to be taken back home to extend the celebrations Personalized Birthday Card: A card produced in IOS signed by the restaurant team to add a personal touch. Priority Seating: Best available table with a view, though not guaranteed window seating.

Soup of the Day
Delightful daily creation, served with homemade focaccia. Please inquire for today's flavour and allergy details.
Haggis Bon Bons
Scottish haggis in crispy breadcrumbs, served with a tangy mustard mayo dip
Salt & Pepper Squid
Crispy squid served with Scilly chilli mayo, fresh samphire, and a zesty lemon wedge
Tomato Bruchetta
Crouté topped with fresh tomatoes, enhanced with a flavorful mix of onion, basil, parmesan & garlic & herb emulsion

The Mains

On the Rocks' Steaks
Unique Meal Experience, Cook Your Meat, Your Way, On Your Very Own Volcanic Rock, Super-Heated In Our Special Oven To 440°C Served With Chunky Chips, Confit Tomato, Homemade Chimichurri, Crispy Onions, Caesar dressed Salad
- Sirloin£3.00
- Fillet£5.00
- Add a sauce£3.50
- Upgrade Parmesan Truffle Fries£2.00
Seafood Bouillabaisse
A rich tomato broth brimming with fish, mussels, prawns and potatoes garnished with samphire
Pan Fried Chicken Supreme
Puy lentils, Haggis Bon Bon, Crispy Chicken Skin, enriched with a savory Jus.
Hanging Halloumi or Falafel Skewer
Onion, mushroom, pepper, and corn on the cob served on a hanging skewer, drizzled with Scilly chilli glaze, accompanied

The Desserts

Nutty Chocolate Torte
Mixed nuts in a chocolate torte featuring rich praline and served with creamy toffee ice cream
Cheesecake of the Week
A homemade, opulent creation that offers a luxurious flavour journey
Humble Crumble
A comforting blend of apples and pears beneath an oat and nut crumble, served with crème anglaise or your choice of sorbet or ice cream
Affogato
A perfect blend of Troytown vanilla ice cream and rich Cornish coffee espresso

What 1,351 people are saying

On The Quay reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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1,351 Reviews

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Helen
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A wonderful setting, lovely food & staff, very happy & tentative.
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Terry
Berkshire3 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have regularly visited On The Quay over the years and if we didn’t really like it then we wouldn’t return ! It’s a relaxing contemporary surrounding and the management always seem to procure pleasant and efficient staff. The menu is wide ranging without being overblown and the quality of food is high. All in all this establishment is one of the highlights of Scillonian dining.
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Luciana
Isles of Scilly1 review
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came to the Scilly Isles looking forward to eating fresh seafood, and On The Quay didn't disappoint!! We dined here twice in 4 days, as their menu has quite a selection to choose from. Staff was friendly, and informative, and needless to say the food was delicious.
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Glenn
Buckinghamshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful place to have my last meal of my wonderful stay in St. Mary's. The staff were very welcoming and friendly, the location was superb and the meal was fantastic! Looking forward to returning next time I come to St. Mary's!
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Nick
Kent5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We almost cancelled our meal here on a night of foul weather, but that would have been a huge mistake. The friendly, welcoming atmosphere inside soon dispelled the cold and wet outside. The service was excellent, while the food was served in generous portions and was delicious. There was a good selection of wines to accompany the meal too. In addition there was the entertainment of a robot server that collected trays and also delivered a happy birthday message to a neighbouring table. All in all this was a lovely way to end our last night on St Mary's.
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Viv
Isles of Scilly1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very enjoyable experience. Extremely helpful and friendly staff, good atmosphere, entertaining robot carrying plates!
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Valerie
Isles of Scilly1 review
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great restaurant if you're looking for something a bit different - high quality cuisine and friendly staff.
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Sarah
Isles of Scilly1 review
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous menu, fabulous staff who go out of their way to assist with any queries and great at recommending an item if you can’t make up your mind (too many nice dishes on it!) very easy to book online and I love the fact that your furry friend is also welcome and beds are available for them! We will definitely be back when we return to St Mary’s next year. Thank you for making our last night so memorable.
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Fiona
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Modern, comfortable restaurant with excellent food.
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Philip
Isles of Scilly3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've been 7 times to On the Quay this season and every time the food and service has been excellent
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FAQs

On The Quay offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01720 423525.

On The Quay is rated 4.5 stars by 1351 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

The Quay, Hugh Town, St. Mary's, Isle of Scilly TR21 0HU

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Harbour Front
Neighborhood
Hugh Town
Hours of operation
Daily 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Seafood, Bistro, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Watch out for supper boats from the off islands to St Marys
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Paul MacDonald
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

Website
http://www.onthequay.com/
Phone number
01720 423525
Catering
On the Quay is delighted to offer evening dinner from 17:30 till late<br />Please review our menus online for further details

On The Quay

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Early Bird

Special Occasion Package - Bronze

Special Occasion Package - Silver

Menu

The Starters

Soup of the Day

Haggis Bon Bons

Salt & Pepper Squid

Tomato Bruchetta

The Mains

On the Rocks' Steaks

Seafood Bouillabaisse

Pan Fried Chicken Supreme

Hanging Halloumi or Falafel Skewer

The Desserts

Nutty Chocolate Torte

Cheesecake of the Week

Humble Crumble

Affogato

What 1,351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does On The Quay offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is On The Quay restaurant rated?

Is On The Quay currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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