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Porthminster Kitchen, St. Ives, Cornwall

Porthminster Kitchen

4.8 (2532)
£26 to £40
International
Wharf Road, St. Ives, Cornwall TR26 1LG

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 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
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    St Ives
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

What 2,532 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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cornwall

    Best Overall

  • Cornwall

    Best Food

  • Cornwall

    Best Service

  • Cornwall

    Best Ambiance

  • Cornwall

    Good for business meals

  • Cornwall

    Good for groups

  • Cornwall

    Healthy

  • Cornwall

    Hot spot

  • Cornwall

    Great for fine wines

  • Cornwall

    Great for outdoor dining

  • 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

    Best Value

  • West Cornwall

    Kid-friendly

  • West Cornwall

    Good for groups

  • West Cornwall

    Healthy

  • West Cornwall

    Hot spot

  • West Cornwall

    Neighborhood gem

  • West Cornwall

    Romantic

  • West Cornwall

    Good for special occasions

  • West Cornwall

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • West Cornwall

    Lively

  • West Cornwall

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Porthminster Kitchen delights with its "phenomenal food" and "superb service," complemented by "beautiful views" of St Ives Harbour. Guests rave about the "amazing scallops" and "freshest fish." The friendly staff and "relaxed atmosphere" enhance the dining experience, making it a "hidden gem" worth every visit.

2,532 Reviews
  1. Sue

    Gloucestershire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view and beautiful food, what more can you ask for? Great service , just a lovely place to be. Fabulous Sunday roast, quality food well presented. A favourite everytime we are in St Ives.

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  2. Hazel

    Manchester3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was tasty and staff friendly and attentive even though fully booked. On the pricier side but knew that when booking and excellent quality food.

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  3. Dave

    Northampton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and location with a friendly service. I will return.

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  4. Adrian

    Gloucestershire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service in a great location Food was good and well prepared Quite expensive but understandable considering the location. Would recommend a visit and will be returning next year

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  5. Sue

    Devon10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good meal again at Porthminster Kitchen, especially the fresh lobster which was a generous size and delicious! Always love their squid starter, so couldn’t resist that either 😊 Staff deserve a special mention: friendly, professional and made us feel very welcome and the chefs gave us delicious food. Hope to go back soon.

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  6. Judy

    Gloucestershire8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meal , lovely view across the harbour when sat in window table, service outstanding. Thank you

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  7. Rhys

    South Wales3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, Great service, Great atmosphere, Great location. Pet friendly

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  8. Alex

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was phenomenal and well worth it. I would highly recommend this place

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  9. Philip

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding Dining Experience The food was absolutely fantastic—I had three courses, each one exceptional. The steak was cooked to perfection and the sticky toffee pudding was a real standout. Service was friendly, professional, and perfectly timed throughout. Highly recommended!

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  10. Roger

    Cornwall1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant never fails to impress us . Highly recommend the Whitebait and Mackerel nibbles. We both had different fish mains which were superb . Too full for dessert’s. Good wine selection too.Beautiful views over the Bay make this place a great favourite of ours on our regular visits to St. Ives. Not inexpensive, but well worth it ! We will be back !

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FAQs

Porthminster Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 2532 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
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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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