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Porthminster Kitchen, St. Ives, Cornwall

Porthminster Kitchen

4.8
4.8
2484 Reviews
£26 to £40
International

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Porthminster Kitchen serves up a refreshing, playful take on Cornish cuisine, introducing a menu of smaller plates and lighter options which combine global flavours, fresh local ingredients and creative cooking.

We have stripped out much of what is unnecessary; dairy and gluten take a backseat in favour of fresh and exciting textures and flavours.

Porthminster Kitchen enjoys awe-inspiring panoramic views from its location in the heart of St Ives. From your vantage point above the harbour, escape the hustle and bustle and relax on our sun-drenched terrace, or gaze out from huge windows and take in the 180° view.
We are dog friendly but have limited space for our furry friends please let us know when booking to avoid disappointment.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01736 799874
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    St Ives
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

What 2,484 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cornwall

    Best Overall

  • Cornwall

    Best Food

  • Cornwall

    Best Service

  • Cornwall

    Best Ambience

  • Cornwall

    Best Value

  • Cornwall

    Great for scenic views

  • Cornwall

    Most Booked

  • West Cornwall

    Best Overall

  • West Cornwall

    Best Food

  • West Cornwall

    Best Service

  • West Cornwall

    Best Ambience

  • West Cornwall

    Best Value

  • West Cornwall

    Child-friendly

  • West Cornwall

    Good for groups

  • West Cornwall

    Healthy

  • West Cornwall

    Neighbourhood gem

  • West Cornwall

    Romantic

  • West Cornwall

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • West Cornwall

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Porthminster Kitchen offers an enchanting dining experience with "amazing views" over St Ives harbour. Patrons rave about "excellent service" and "delicious food," with seafood dishes being particular highlights. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it a "favorite" for both locals and visitors. Highly recommended for a memorable meal.

2,484 Reviews
  1. Carole

    Cornwall

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful meal last night. The food was so good. The steak was amazing, cooked so well and accompanied by fantastic potatoes and vegetables. Equally the fish linguine was gorgeous. It’s a lovely restaurant and very well presented, nice warm fire for a February evening and stunning views. Very attentive staff who looked after us very well

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  2. Tim

    Oxford

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best mussels I’ve had in years and seafood linguine was terrific. This place always delivers and we love it!

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  3. Andy

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeted warmly and ushered to our table in a most friendly fashion. The interior is delightful, warm and atmospherically lit. The music was well chosen, subtle and at the perfectly level to enable easy conversation. The starters, mackerel pâté for me, pork belly for my son came in a timely fashion and were delicious. Our mains of Sole with roast new potatoes, and beer battered fish with chips with tartar sauce were scrumptious . House Porthminster Sauvignon Blanc a perfect accompaniment. Sticky toffee pudding with ice cream and a friendly chat with the staff rounded off a perfect evening.

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  4. Tim

    Oxford

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A terrific restaurant. We come back year after year. Food always amazing.

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  5. AnnaW

    VIP

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious Sunday lunch. Gorgeous views. Great service.

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  6. Pippa

    Cornwall

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most delicious lunch at Porthminster Kitchen - can't recommend it more highly.

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  7. Anne

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff were so helpful as I have a few food intolerances and they were so accommodation! Have visited many times before and never had bad food or poor service!

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  8. Anna

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow. Our best meal in St Ives by a country mile. Excellent service and amazing food - just perfect.

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  9. Julian

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely superb meal at the Porthminster Kitchen on Friday evening - tasty local food, beautifully presented, relaxed ambience and friendly, knowledgeable waiting staff. I would highly recommend visiting Porthminster Kitchen if you're staying in St Ives.

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  10. Stephen

    VIP

    Manchester

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and super friendly staff, definitely be visiting again.

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FAQs

Porthminster Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 2484 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Porthminster Kitchen

Wharf Road, St. Ives, Cornwall TR26 1LG

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    St Ives
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
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