Oyster Festival and The Sea Shanty Sunday Lunch
A three course Sunday roast with a twist at Brasserie on the Bay to close the Falmouth Oyster Festival weekend.
This event has now passed. Call us to hear about future events: 01326 312 707. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Sunday Shanty Lunch. Sunday lunch is served every week at Brasserie on the Bay, so you can still enjoy a Sunday roast in Falmouth across the road from Gyllyngvase Beach.
Looking for a Sunday roast in Falmouth during the Oyster Festival? The Sunday Shanty Lunch at St Michaels Resort ran for one lunchtime only: Sunday 11 October 2026, from 12:30 to 2:30pm. It’s a Sunday roast with a twist, over three courses, at £45 per person. Choose roast sirloin of beef with a braised brisket croquette, roast porchetta with cranberry and sage stuffing, a butternut squash and chestnut wellington, or pan fried Newlyn hake.
Lunch is served in Brasserie on the Bay, across the road from Gyllyngvase Beach, where the year round swimmers are still heading into the water. It’s a Falmouth Oyster Festival Sunday lunch with a table long enough for everyone.
The menu
From Newlyn hake to Roskilly’s ice cream and Cornish cheeses, this is a Sunday roast with Cornwall on the plate and Gyllyngvase Beach just across the road.
Starters
Butternut squash soup, pumpkin seeds, toasted sourdough
Cured sea trout, Jerusalem artichoke, glazed Conference pear, samphire
Venison carpaccio, blackberries, pickled shimeji, Parmesan shavings, rocket
Burrata, Isle of Wight heritage tomatoes, cherry glaze
Mains
Roast sirloin of beef, braised brisket croquette
Roast porchetta, cranberry and sage stuffing
Butternut squash and chestnut wellington, Cabernet Sauvignon reduction
All served with garlic and rosemary roast potatoes, maple roasted roots, cauliflower and leek cheese pangrattato, braised red cabbage, Yorkshire pudding and red wine gravy.
Pan fried fillet of Newlyn hake, miso beurre blanc, Savoy cabbage, roasted new potatoes
Desserts
Lemon meringue tart, raspberry and yuzu sorbet
Chocolate délice, candied orange, pistachio
Selection of Roskilly’s ice cream and sorbets
Selection of Cornish cheeses, Greet cheese chutney, Miller’s crackers
Whether it’s family, old friends or the people you met at the Falmouth Oyster Festival, it’s a Sunday lunch that ends the festival weekend together, well fed and in no rush. Take a look at our Falmouth Oyster Festival page for more from the weekend.
FAQs
Where's a good Sunday roast in Falmouth during the Oyster Festival?
St Michaels Resort served the Sunday Shanty Lunch on Sunday 11 October 2026, from 12:30 to 2:30pm. It’s a Sunday roast with a twist, with roast sirloin of beef, roast porchetta, a butternut squash and chestnut wellington or Newlyn hake, served across the road from Gyllyngvase Beach.
When is the Sunday Shanty Lunch?
Sunday 11 October 2026, from 12:30 to 2:30pm. It’s one lunchtime only, and one of the resort’s fringe events during the Falmouth Oyster Festival weekend.
Where is the Sunday Shanty Lunch held?
At St Michaels Resort in Falmouth, in Brasserie on the Bay across the road from Gyllyngvase Beach.
What's on the menu?
A Sunday roast with a twist: roast sirloin of beef with a braised brisket croquette, roast porchetta with cranberry and sage stuffing, a butternut squash and chestnut wellington, or pan fried Newlyn hake. There’s a choice of four starters and four desserts, including Roskilly’s ice cream and a selection of Cornish cheeses.
How much is the Sunday Shanty Lunch?
The Sunday Shanty Lunch is £45 per person.
Is there a vegetarian option?
The butternut squash and chestnut wellington is the meat free main, served with a Cabernet Sauvignon reduction. Please ask our crew about the trimmings and gravy before ordering, so the kitchen can confirm what suits a vegetarian diet.
Which starters are vegetarian?
The butternut squash soup and the burrata are the meat and fish free starters. Please ask our crew to confirm they suit a vegetarian diet before ordering.
Is there a fish option?
Yes. Pan fried fillet of Newlyn hake is served with miso beurre blanc, Savoy cabbage and roasted new potatoes.
Can you cater for allergies and dietary requirements?
Please let a member of our crew know about any allergies or dietary requirements before ordering. Full allergen information is available on request.
How do I book?
The Sunday Shanty Lunch has now passed. To book Sunday lunch at Brasserie on the Bay, use the booking link on the restaurant page.
Do I need to be staying at St Michaels to come?
No. The Sunday Shanty Lunch was open to everyone, whether you’re staying with us or joining us just for the afternoon.
Is there parking?
Yes. There is free street parking on the roads around the resort, and a pay and display car park opposite.
Can I book for a large group?
You can book online for groups of up to six. For larger groups, please contact the restaurant directly and our crew will help arrange your table.