Porthminster Beach Café

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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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    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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