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Porthminster Kitchen, St. Ives, Cornwall

Porthminster Kitchen

4.8 (2577)
£26 to £40
International
Wharf Road, St. Ives, Cornwall TR26 1LG

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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

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What 2,577 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Cornwall

    Best Service

  • Cornwall

    Innovative

  • Cornwall

    Hot spot

  • Cornwall

    Great for fine wines

  • Cornwall

    Great for scenic views

  • Cornwall

    Most Booked

  • West Cornwall

    Best Service

  • West Cornwall

    Best Ambiance

  • West Cornwall

    Great for brunch

  • West Cornwall

    Healthy

  • West Cornwall

    Hot spot

  • West Cornwall

    Neighborhood gem

  • West Cornwall

    Great for fine wines

  • West Cornwall

    Great for outdoor dining

  • 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 in St Ives is a culinary gem offering "fabulous" food with "amazing" views over the harbour. Diners praise the "attentive, prompt and knowledgeable" service and "beautifully presented" dishes. While some mention the restaurant can be "pricey," the "fresh, vibrant, and beautifully presented" meals make it "worth the cost."
2,577 Reviews

  1. Mark

    Yorkshire10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambience, great service and food, loved the whole lemon sole 💙

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  2. Carole

    Gloucestershire/Wiltshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We are on holiday, visiting St Ives for the day. Booked on line. Lovely restaurant with small outside terrace overlooking harbour. Access by quite steep outside stairs, as restaurant is situated over another retail outlet. There were two lunch options: Special main course with glass of wine/prosecco; or set menu with 2 or 3 courses The food was excellent and the service was warm and friendly. Modern European with an Asian twist. Would book again.

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  3. Mathew

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The scallops starter and the monkfish curry could not of been better.

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  4. Jo

    Birmingham/West Midlands (county)1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious, the only thing that let it down was the seafood linguine. There wasn’t much seafood considering there was an £8 supplement. Plus it was flavourless. Such a shame as the rest of the meal was delicious.

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  5. Louise

    Melbourne1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the ambience and the staff were next level The food unfortunately for me was average I had the scallops for entree and it was like eating a spoon of salt The lobster was ok and the chips and salad yum My partner had oysters they were a good choice and the seafood pasta was nice Overall a lovely experience save for the overly salty scallops

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  6. Kenneth

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oustanding food, exceptional service. Highly recommended!

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  7. John

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most consistently 5 star restaurant we go to in Cornwall

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  8. Diana

    Bath/Somerset8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Whenever we come to St Ives - usually once a year - we have a wonderful time and particularly appreciate the restaurants. We stay within easy distance of Porthminster Kitchen, and we always eat there on our last night. Last night did not disappoint.

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  9. Chris

    Cornwall1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food. Great view. Excellent service. Thank you

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  10. Barbara

    Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous in every way. We ate in The Porthminster Kitchen and also the Beach Cafe. They are both fantastic and highly recommended. Lobster amazing and also Gurnard. I wish I could have tried everything on the menu. Please go. You’ll loooove it.

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Porthminster Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 2577 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 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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