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Porthminster Kitchen, St. Ives, Cornwall

Porthminster Kitchen

4.8 (2550)
£26 to £40
International
Wharf Road, St. Ives, Cornwall TR26 1LG

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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
  • Website
    http://www.porthminster.kitchen/#_=_
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    Wharf Road, St. Ives, Cornwall TR26 1LG
  • Neighborhood
    St Ives
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Menu

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What 2,550 people are saying

Porthminster Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Cornwall

    Best Food

  • Cornwall

    Best Service

  • Cornwall

    Best Ambiance

  • Cornwall

    Good for business meals

  • Cornwall

    Hot spot

  • Cornwall

    Great for fine wines

  • Cornwall

    Great for scenic views

  • Cornwall

    Most Booked

  • West Cornwall

    Best Overall

  • West Cornwall

    Best Food

  • West Cornwall

    Best Service

  • West Cornwall

    Best Ambiance

  • West Cornwall

    Great for brunch

  • West Cornwall

    Good for groups

  • West Cornwall

    Healthy

  • 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

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • West Cornwall

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Porthminster Kitchen offers a stunning seaside dining experience in St. Ives, praised for its "fantastic welcoming service" and "superb food." The restaurant's dishes like seafood linguine and monkfish curry receive rave reviews, while the breathtaking views enhance the ambiance. It's a "hidden gem" with "excellent food and location" and consistently "amazing" service.
2,550 Reviews

  1. Stuart

    Bath/Somerset1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Porthminster Kitchen was perfect for our date night, stunning views, warm atmosphere, and impeccable service. Dining outside added a magical touch as the sun set over the harbour. The food was fresh, vibrant, and beautifully presented. A truly memorable evening in the heart of St Ives

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  2. godfrey

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent seafood. Good location overlooking beach, good house SA "Sauv blanc Ken Forrester" went well with fish. Excellent 1/2 lobster.

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  3. Mike

    Gloucestershire/Wiltshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous as always. Magdalene, our waitress, was superb and so friendly. Would thoroughly recommend this restaurant to everyone

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  4. Simone

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Sunday roast ever! Between us we had both the beef and the pork, and both were exceptional. Seated on the balcony looking out over the harbour, it was perfect. The service was slightly lacking, but seemed due to understaffing rather than the efforts of the staff. Would definitely return!

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  5. Nina

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I celebrated my birthday here this year. Superb service and food has the freshest ingredients. They gave me the most delicious chocolate brownie with dulce de leche and cornish clotted cream ice cream. Must visit when you’re in St. Ives.

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  6. Kay

    Cornwall6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On the pricier side, but spectacular food. Need to prebook.

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  7. Joanna

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and views of the harbour are fabulous.

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  8. Garry

    Cornwall2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    A special place for a meal with wonderful views across harbour. I enjoyed a first class steak, full of flavour and well presented. Always on my list of favourite restaurants in St.Ives.

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  9. Peter

    Cornwall1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was worth the visit, It’s a shame they think putting a service charge ( tip) on the bill automatic,and not leaving it up to the customer a real shame!

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  10. Matthew

    Surrey1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very expensive for the food we received... Scallops were about he size of a 5pence coin and for over £10 were very over priced. The sauce with the baked hake was relatively bland and did not flavour the fish well. The lemon cocktail on the specials menu was very bland/uninspiring for the cost Overall we were disappointed with our meal, which is such a shame as had high hopes from other reviews.

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Porthminster Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 2550 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Porthminster Kitchen

Wharf Road, St. Ives, Cornwall TR26 1LG

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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