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Porthminster Beach Café, St Ives, Cornwall

Porthminster Beach Café

4.7
4.7
4702 Reviews
£41 and over
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Mediterranean, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00–14:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:30–20:30
  • Phone number
    01736 795352
  • Website
    http://www.porthminstercafe.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Prior & Mick Smith

Menu

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What 4,702 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Energetic

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 stunning beachfront dining experience with "exceptional food," "beautiful views," and "friendly, attentive staff." Guests rave about the varied menu, including a superb fish curry and fresh seafood, all complemented by an impressive wine selection. It's an "unmissable event" for special occasions and casual dining alike.
4,702 Reviews

  1. Sian VIP

    Oxford2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious 3 course lunch menu! Great service and superb view.

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  2. Victoria VIP

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food was incredible and ambience perfect. Waiting staff were super helpful, considerate and thoughtful. Can’t recommend highly enough - it’s a special place for our family and we will always return. We were a group of 9 and we couldn’t have asked for more

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  3. Anne

    Cornwall1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very tasty and well presented meal. The specials and anything else well explained in advance. Staff polite and attentive without being overbearing

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  4. SLAWOMIR

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious, with great presentation. The crème brûlée transports you to a little slice of heaven and keeps you there until the very last bite. Returning to reality isn’t so painful, as the memories of the experience leave you smiling. The staff were very efficient and a pleasure to deal with.

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  5. John

    Cornwall2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food friendly staff and great atmosphere. Will visit again soon

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  6. Susie

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch, excellent value set lunchtime menu, sat right on the beach with the stunning views and the sun was shining. Perfect

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  7. Anna

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The set menu is varied for most diets and the price is incredibly reasonable. The staff are friendly and attentive. The food is delicious and if you book far enough ahead you should be able to get a window seat. A lovely experience especially for special occasions.

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  8. AnnaR

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Porthminster Cafe is one of our all time favourites, and very special. The best views, ambiance, food, wines and service. We love coming here!

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  9. PaulH

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great birthday lunch for my wife. The view was spectacular. Can’t think of a better place to have lunch in Britain.

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  10. Gaynor

    Devon9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience, loved chef bringing his dishes to our table.Fish curry was amazing . Lovely evening, expensive but probably worth it.

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Porthminster Beach Café is rated 4.7 stars by 4702 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Porthminster Beach Café

Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2EB

Additional information

  • Area
    St Ives
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00–14:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:30–20:30
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Mediterranean, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Prior & Mick Smith
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
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