Nathan Outlaw to open new Port Isaac bistro

Nathan Outlaw is set to open a new ten-table restaurant in Port Isaac next spring, marking a quiet but significant evolution for the chef as he enters his fourth decade in kitchens.

About Nathan

Nathan Outlaw started working at his father’s restaurant at the age 14, flipping and buttering toast as well as cooking at the local golf club and pub on Saturday evenings. 

He trained as a chef for two years at Thanet College in Broadstairs and moved to London to work under the late Peter Kromberg at the Intercontinental Hyde Park Corner, where he learnt what it was like to work in a busy five-star hotel.

Nathan is a celebrated chef whose restaurants collectively hold Michelin star status; his flagship Outlaw’s New Road in Port Isaac currently holds one Michelin star and he is widely known for having earned two Michelin stars earlier in his career for Restaurant Nathan Outlaw.

Food Style

If it wasn't already clear, Nathan specialises in fish and seafood cooked to the highest standard, resourcing regional ingredients from Cornish fishermen, and taking influences from further afield.

His focus is one of simplicity, clean and vibrant flavours achieved through impeccable sourcing standards and timeless cooking techniques.

With continual progression in mind, Nathan’s vision for his restaurants is to offer the best seafood cooked to the highest standard.

The opening

Outlaw’s Guest House and Bistro, which opens on April 3, 2026 will become the focal point of his cooking, bringing together the food, people and hospitality values that have shaped his career.

Cornish seafood will remain central to the menu, joined by locally sourced game, meat and seasonal vegetables. The new space, positioned within the guest house, aims to deliver a more intimate and personal dining experience for lunch and dinner.

He said: “This is the space I have always pictured in my mind. Simple, sincere and focused on cooking that makes people feel at home.”

Early menu ideas include steamed john dory with fennel and crab gratin, wood pigeon breast with pancetta, pickled plums and sage, and lemon sole with duck fat potatoes, pickled vegetables and smoked paprika. A daily specials board will showcase fish landed that morning, continuing Nathan’s long-standing approach of confident, ingredient-led cooking.

Prices start at £16 for starters, £32 for mains and £8 for desserts. Sundays will feature a dedicated roast menu, including a signature roast fish option. The drinks list will offer handpicked wines and seasonal cocktails designed to match the relaxed tone of the bistro.

The guest house itself will continue to operate with the warmth and familiarity regular guests expect, with subtle updates to rooms and shared spaces. Nathan said the goal remained unchanged: ensuring every guest feels genuinely welcomed from the moment they arrive.

Outlaw’s New Road to close ahead of launch

Ahead of the opening, Outlaw’s New Road will close, drawing a line under a defining chapter in Nathan’s career. He described the decision as both emotional and energising.

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Nathan said: “It’s been an incredible chapter at Outlaw’s New Road. Watching both my team and myself develop, and seeing what we’ve achieved together has been nothing short of remarkable. To close the doors on such a high feels right. It lets us carry that momentum straight into Outlaw’s Bistro.”

He added: “It’s a special place with a view that still catches me off guard, even after all these years.”

The move will see Nathan and his long-standing team, many of whom have worked with him for more than a decade, focus their attention on the new restaurant while continuing to run Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen.

Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen remains central to the group

Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen, which has held a Michelin star for eleven consecutive years, remains a cornerstone of the Port Isaac dining scene. Led by long-term collaborators Tim and Emma, the restaurant continues to champion Cornish seafood with the style and consistency that has defined its reputation for the past twelve years.

He said: “The strength of any restaurant lies in its people. We always want to build places that feel good to work in and good to visit. Somewhere our team can take pride in what they do and our guests can feel genuinely welcomed and looked after.”

Opening details

Outlaw’s Bistro will open seven days a week for lunch from 12:00–2:00 pm, and for dinner with sittings at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm.