The Port Isaac restaurant – which has exceptional coastal views – is currently being marketed by property agent Christie & Co and is described as “a rare and exciting opportunity for new owners to create something special in a destination that captures the heart of every visitor”.
Originally called Restaurant Nathan Outlaw, the flagship has been located in Port Isaac since 2015, having originally opened further down the coast in Rock in 2008.
The closure will mark the end of the chef serving a tasting menu format, which has been a feature of his cooking for much of his career.
Restaurant Nathan Outlaw held two Michelin stars for nearly a decade. When it reopened as the more affordable Outlaw’s New Road, it was quickly awarded a single star.
In 2022, Outlaw returned to running the restaurant as an exclusive, tasting-menu-only operation.
“It’s been an incredible chapter at Outlaw’s New Road,” Outlaw says of the closure. “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.
“I’m also excited to see what the next custodians will do with the building. It’s a special place with a view that still catches me off guard, even after all these years. I’m looking forward to seeing how it evolves over the next decade or two.”
The closure will roughly coincide with the launch of a new restaurant within Outlaw’s Guesthouse, which Outlaw and his wife Rachel acquired in 2022.
Opening with just 10 tables, the Bistro will be staffed largely by the same team as at Outlaw’s New Road and will reflect everything its creator values: good food and genuine hospitality.
Cornish seafood will remain at the heart of the menu, alongside locally sourced game, meat and seasonal vegetables.
A sample menu includes dishes such as 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.
Starters begin at £16, mains at £32 and desserts at £8.
A daily specials board will highlight the best fish landed that morning, with the style described as “confident, precise and rooted in great ingredients”.
“This is the space I have always pictured in my mind,” Outlaw says. “Simple, sincere and focused on cooking that makes people feel at home.”
Outlaw will continue to operate the more casual Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen, which is also located in Port Isaac.