Porthminster Beach Café

Name: Porthminster Beach Café
Address: Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall, United Kingdom, TR26 2EB
Telephone: 01736 795352
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (4790)

£41 and over

Seafood

Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2EB

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Mediterranean, European
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 10:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
01736 795352
Website
http://www.porthminstercafe.co.uk/
Payment options
Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ben Prior & Mick Smith

Location
Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2EB
Neighborhood
St Ives
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

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Cornwall
Best Service
Cornwall
Great for fine wines
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Romantic
Cornwall
Great for scenic views
Cornwall
Good for special occasions
Cornwall
Most Booked
West Cornwall
Best Overall
West Cornwall
Best Service
West Cornwall
Best Ambiance
West Cornwall
Great for brunch
West Cornwall
Hot spot
West Cornwall
Neighborhood gem
West Cornwall
Great for fine wines
West Cornwall
Romantic
West Cornwall
Good for special occasions
West Cornwall
Lively
West Cornwall
Most Booked

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Porthminster Beach Café in St Ives offers an unparalleled dining experience with "stunning beachfront views" and "superb food." Guests rave about the "warm, attentive service" and dishes like the "catch of the day" which are "cooked to perfection." While prices are premium, the exceptional quality and ambiance make it highly recommended.

4,790 Reviews

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Colin
Dorset1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We have been coming to Porthminster Cafe for approx 20 years and have always looked forward to our visits. Over the years your excellent standards have been maintained and the building has been improved substantially. However during our visit on the 2nd of July this year, my wife chose the panacotta desert from the specials board. To say it was a disappointment is an understatement. Incredibly small with an unpleasant taste. We mentioned this to the waitress open receiving the bill and was disappointed when we were still charged for it. We mentioned it because we felt the chef should know. The rest of the food was excellent.
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Julie VIP
Devon5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food, stunning views and friendly staff - 5 stars all round
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Sarah
Dorset5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous location on the beach. Food and service was of a high standard. Highly recommend
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Allison VIP
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was lovely, fish was fresh and flavours delicate. Cocktails were also well made Unfortunately our seats were directly adjacent to the wall and did not have a view. It if you are fortunate enough to get a view, it is a treat.
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Jo
Cornwall4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food as always with great staff ! The view speaks for itself. Always a delight , never disappointed.
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Lindsay VIP
London5 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Despite my initial reservations regarding the new slimmer menu, The overall experience was very good. The food was excellent, although a couple more main course choices would reduce the anxiety of reading the menu and then making a decision on what to eat. Irrespective of all this, I will return.
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Jane
Surrey4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food in a great setting celebrating my husband’s birthday. Staff very friendly, really good customer service. Thank you ☺️
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Rob
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb meal with a very special view of the bay. The finest ingredients including scallops and a beautiful cod with a stunning strawberry dessert. Don’t hesitate for the best!
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Pamela
London25 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been coming to this restaurant on an annual basis for many years and it’s always good but this year it was better than ever. The setting is second to none, the service is friendly and professional and the food is great. A few new dishes on the menu this year are welcome and absolutely smashing.
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Andrew
Devon1 review
4.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food very good but service a bit slower than in the past.
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Porthminster Beach Café is rated 4.7 stars by 4790 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2EB

Additional information

Neighborhood
St Ives
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 10:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
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

Website
http://www.porthminstercafe.co.uk/
Phone number
01736 795352

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