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Porthgwidden Beach Café, St. Ives, Cornwall

Porthgwidden Beach Café

4.6
4.6
2196 Reviews
£26 to £40
Fish

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2 people
19:00
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Nestled beneath the steep grassy slopes of St Ives “Island”, right on the beach with unbeatable and uninterrupted views across St Ives Bay to Godrevy Lighthouse. Now open all year round for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. The café specialises in Mediterranean and Asian seafood cuisine and is an oasis of taste and visual beauty. The café is open daily for a selection of patisserie and the finest coffee.

A Holiday in St Ives would not be complete without going to the beach. Here at Porthgwidden 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Fish, Fusion / Eclectic, Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–20:00
  • Phone number
    01736 796791
  • Payment Options
    Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Area
    St Ives
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,196 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cornwall

    Great for scenic views

  • West Cornwall

    Child-friendly

  • West Cornwall

    Good for groups

  • West Cornwall

    Hot spot

  • West Cornwall

    Neighbourhood gem

  • West Cornwall

    Great for outdoor dining

  • West Cornwall

    Romantic

  • West Cornwall

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Porthgwidden Beach Café is a delightful seaside retreat offering "fantastic food" and "amazing service" in a stunning location overlooking Porthgwidden Beach. Guests rave about its "excellent views" and "beautiful setting," with standout dishes like seafood linguine and lemon sole. Attentive staff ensure a warm, welcoming experience. Book early!

2,196 Reviews
  1. Andrea

    Buckinghamshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went there with my hubby. Enjoyed a fantastic dish of the day and absolutely yummy seafood linguine. Everything cooked to perfection. Attentive waiter.

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  2. katie

    Birmingham

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as always. Great food and great service. 😀

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  3. Mike

    Warwickshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Cherry on top of a lovely holiday. Best seafood linguine wife has had

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  4. cassie

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, food was excellent and fresh. Outside covered dining area is atmospheric.

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  5. Sarah

    London

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, professional and friendly staff ...and a beautiful view over the bay to Godrevy Lighthouse. Certainly one of the best places in St Ives for lunch.

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  6. Gordon

    Hampshire

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A warm welcome awaited us when we arrived. Our waitress was lovely attentive but gave us time to enjoy our meal. The food is amazing as is the ambience. We always enjoy our visits to Porthgwidden Beach Cafe. Even in busy periods we have never felt rushed.

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  7. Gingerdom

    Devon

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, excellent service, dog friendly and right by the beach. What’s not to love??

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  8. Roger

    Cornwall

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service . Outstanding food . Our favourite restaurant’s

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  9. Keith

    Devon

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal at Porthgwidden as usual, food excellent and service very good

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  10. louise

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best makeral pate starter and flavourful hake main with excellent Cornish cheddar to finish. Warm welcoming and good value. Highly recommended

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Porthgwidden Beach Café is rated 4.6 stars by 2196 OpenTable diners.

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19:00
Google Map for Porthgwidden Beach Café

Porthgwidden, St. Ives, Cornwall TR26 1PL

Additional information

  • Area
    St Ives
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–20:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Fish, Fusion / Eclectic, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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