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Porthminster Beach Café, St Ives, Cornwall

Porthminster Beach Café

4.7
4.7
4690 Reviews
£41 and over
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 20 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Nestled beneath the steep slopes of Porthminster Point, right on the beach with unbeatable and uninterrupted views across St Ives Bay to Godrevy Lighthouse. Now open all year round for coffee, lunch and dinner.
Porthminster Cafe in St Ives is a multi award winning seafood restaurant. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. The café specialises in Mediterranean and Asian seafood cuisine and is an oasis of taste and visual beauty.
A Holiday in St Ives would not be complete without going to the beach. Here at Porthminster Beach we have one of the cleanest beaches in the South West. We have been given the prestigious Blue Flag Award which guarantees the highest of standards.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Mediterranean, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Prior & Mick Smith

What 4,690 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cornwall

    Best Food

  • Cornwall

    Innovative

  • Cornwall

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cornwall

    Great for fine wines

  • Cornwall

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Cornwall

    Great for scenic views

  • Cornwall

    Most Booked

  • West Cornwall

    Best Food

  • West Cornwall

    Best Service

  • West Cornwall

    Best Ambience

  • West Cornwall

    Child-friendly

  • West Cornwall

    Healthy

  • West Cornwall

    Great for fine wines

  • West Cornwall

    Good for special occasions

  • West Cornwall

    Lively

  • West Cornwall

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Porthminster Beach Café offers a captivating dining experience with "exceptional food" and "stunning views" of Porthminster Bay. Known for its "fresh and imaginative" dishes, the restaurant provides "friendly and professional" service in an "idyllic" setting. While some find it pricey, others praise its "top quality," making it a "favorite" for many visitors to St Ives.

4,690 Reviews
  1. LisaB VIP

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Firstly, I love this place. This was not my first visit, but my first for Sunday roast. I had high expectations. The roast beef was generous, lean and pink. Lots of veg. But, I was surprised that while it looked good, it lacked flavour. Gravy was thin and bland, cauliflower cheese looked right but no taste. With glass of wine, service etc, it's an expensive lunch albeit with a great view. IMHO I'll return for other meals but not a roast. There are plenty other establishments in St Ives and beyond who are doing it better.

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  2. Pamela

    London21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful tasty food in fabulous location. Friendly staff …and chatty diners . Lovely evening.

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  3. Sue

    Devon1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Fabulous food as always and all the waiting staff did a wonderful job and were warm and welcoming. The ‘Muzak’ was simply dreadful and overwhelming. I want to talk to my partner not try to compete with the extra noise.

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  4. David

    Devon2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic lunch here today. Our table overlooked the beach and the whole experience was wonderful. The food was outstanding.

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  5. Adam

    London4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    2nd visit. Great food and attentive staff. Pork cheeks starter melted in the mouth. Fish curry was also delicious with roasted hispi cabbage. Will definitely return

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  6. brandon

    Hampshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Stunning food, excellent and friendly service, cannot wait to come back again later in the year!

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  7. Alice

    Devon2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal with really helpful and friendly service. Food was honestly amazing and so much better than most restaurants you will eat at!

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  8. John

    Cornwall1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very warm and friendly greeting. Service was speedy, helpful and attentive without being intrusive. A good choice available and the quality excellent. All together a most enjoyable experience. Thoroughly recommended!

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  9. Louisa

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible as always. We’ve been about 8 times over the past 5 years and will keep coming back. Love the Porthminster.

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  10. Simon

    Devon11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal as ever. Good service and friendly staff.

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Porthminster Beach Café is rated 4.7 stars by 4690 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Porthminster Beach Café

Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2EB

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Mediterranean, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Prior & Mick Smith
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