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Argoe in Newlyn crowned one of the UK's best eateries
Argoe featured on the list from OpenTable, along with a few other Cornwall eateries.
The restaurant reservation site compiled a list of its top 100 spots around the country.
In a statement, they said: "If you're looking for the perfect place to dine outdoors this summer, this list has it all.
"Visit diner favourites in your area and enjoy a shared experience in the sun with friends, family, and even your dog!"
The full list of the UK's best outdoor dining spots for 2025 can be found on the OpenTable website here.
Why is Argoe among the UK's best restaurants for outdoor dining?
The list by OpenTable is generated from more than 800,000 reviews from verified OpenTable diners and dining metrics from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.
Restaurants with a minimum threshold of diner reviews were considered and evaluated through various factors.
These included:
Diner ratings
Percentage of five-star reviews
Number of alerts set
Percentage of reservations made in advance
Percentage of capacity and direct searches
Metrics were weighted to comprise an overall score, with restaurants then filtered by having outdoor dining.
Argoe is said to be a "tribute" to Newlyn's fishing heritage as well as a "celebration of those that continue to fish here today".
According to its website, its purpose is to bring "some of the country's best produce from the sea to our tables".
Some dishes on their sample menu include hand-dived scallops, Piri Piri Monkfish, whole lobster and John Dory.
What do visitors think of Argoe?
Argoe has been well-received by visitors, earning a 4.5/5 score on Tripadvisor from 133 reviews.
One person wrote: "As everyone says, expect beautiful food, good wines and attentive service.
"Sharing platters for a whole fish works well with vegetables or salad, your choice. Deserts and cheese are also excellent."
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Another said: "Great welcome and some amazing fish overlooking the harbour. Some delectable wines and amazing Cornish Gin.
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"The grilled scallops simply the best and the Newlyn Crab is quite perfect."
A third shared: "Wanted to go here for a long time and not disappointed, I would say the best fish I've ever tasted, flavours amazing.
"The staff are lovely and friendly a great dining experience."
