Reef and Beef St Ives

Name: Reef and Beef St Ives
Address: 29-31 Fore St, St Saint Ives, Cornwall, United Kingdom, TR26 1HE
Telephone: 01736 791813
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (302)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

29-31 Fore St, St Saint Ives, Cornwall TR26 1HE

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

Drawing inspiration from the region’s abundant local produce and fresh seafood, Reef & Beef highlights innovative dishes that marry traditional flavors with contemporary techniques. With a commitment to sustainability and community, we source ingredients from nearby farms and fishermen, ensuring every bite reflects the essence of Cornwall.
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Whether you're a local foodie or a visitor eager to explore, there's no better time to dive into this culinary renaissance. Join Reef & Beef as we embark on a journey through Cornwall’s latest dining experience, each offering a unique taste of the region's gastronomic potential.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary British
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
01736 791813
Website
http://reefandbeefstives.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Vasy
Private party facilities
Special occasions

Location
29-31 Fore St, St Saint Ives, Cornwall TR26 1HE
Neighborhood
St Ives
Cross street
29/31 fore street
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wine

What 302 people are saying

Reef and Beef St Ives 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Cornwall
Good for business meals
Cornwall
Good for groups
Cornwall
Great for creative cocktails
Cornwall
Great for fine wines
Cornwall
Romantic
Cornwall
Good for special occasions
Cornwall
Most Booked
West Cornwall
Kid-friendly
West Cornwall
Good for groups
West Cornwall
Great for fine wines
West Cornwall
Romantic
West Cornwall
Good for special occasions
West Cornwall
Lively
West Cornwall
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Reef and Beef St Ives offers "outstanding service" and "delightful food" with a menu featuring perfectly cooked steaks, fresh seafood, and exquisite desserts like tiramisu. The ambiance is "relaxed yet upscale," making it ideal for intimate dining or group gatherings. The decor is "beautiful," and the staff is "friendly and attentive," ensuring a memorable experience.

302 Reviews

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Ritchie
Yorkshire2 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is lovely in terms of decor and atmosphere and the food was fantastic. However the service was poor. First of all they let me order my food and had already brought wine to the table to then advise me that they had ran out of fillet steak (bear in mind this is a steak restaurant). It took 90 mins for our mains to arrive and when they did and brought out mine and my brothers steaks, they could not remember which was medium and which medium rare. They then brought my mums steak out without the sauce she had ordered. Basics really?
Reef and Beef St IvesResponded 1 day ago
Dear valuable guest, Thanks so much for your kind words about our decor, atmosphere, and food—we really appreciate it. We’re sorry to hear the service let you down. Running out of fillet steak, delays with your mains, and confusion over the orders are definitely not the experience we aim to provide. We completely understand your frustration, and we’re taking this feedback seriously to make sure it doesn’t happen again. We’d love the chance to make it up to you in the future. Kind regards Reef&Beef
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Open Table
Cornwall11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and served with passion for their own products. Fabulous people who looked after us and treated us so well Highly recommend
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Lynne
Cornwall1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful food, perfect location, huge portion sizes, and wonderful staff.
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Alan
Manchester/Greater Manchester3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best ribeye steak I’ve ever had. Plus the grilled tomato with crispy onion scattered over the top was absolutely delicious.
Reef and Beef St IvesResponded 6 days ago
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the ribeye steak – it’s one of our favorites too. And we’re glad the grilled tomato with crispy onion hit the spot! We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great meal.
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Lily
Cornwall1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was outstanding, food was delightful. Everything was perfectly timed and we had such a lovely experience. Would highly recommend and definitely return in the future.
Reef and Beef St IvesResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you had such a lovely experience with us. It’s great to know the service and food exceeded your expectations. We truly appreciate your recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Reef&Beef Team
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Mark
Devon3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely premises, very friendly staff and good food
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Grace
Cornwall9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stopped in for lunch at Reef&Beef and was genuinely impressed. We opted for a few small plates to share—scallops, squid, Caesar salad, and oysters—and every dish was spot on. Service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and the ambiance was relaxed yet upscale—great for a leisurely lunch. Would definitely return to try more of the menu!
Reef and Beef St IvesResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your lunch at Reef&Beef and that the small plates hit the mark. It’s great to know our team made you feel well looked after and that the ambiance suited your visit perfectly. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon to explore more of the menu!
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Ena
London31 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The decor is very nice ! Food was tasty Nice choice I did wait a long time for my main dish, hake, Even the waitress commented….. One waitress was dressed very smart in a shirt and waistcoat The other had a backless top on, not really appropriate for such a nice place, and a gentleman had a colourful T shirt …… Overall it was good …..
Reef and Beef St IvesResponded on June 5, 2025
Dear Ena, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the décor and found the food tasty — we’re glad the choices lived up to your expectations! We do, however, sincerely apologize for the delay you experienced with your main dish. That’s not the level of service we aim to provide, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention — we will be addressing this with the team to ensure improvements are made. Regarding your comments on staff and guest attire, we understand that presentation contributes to the overall dining experience. We will take your feedback on board as we continue to maintain a welcoming and polished atmosphere for all our guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again soon. Warm regards Ree&Beef Team
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Amy
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely beautiful restaurant. Service was outstanding, drinks constantly topped up, very friendly staff and incredible food. Mussels were incredible, so fresh. Duck and steak were cooked perfectly with so much flavour. The tiramisu was delicious, could have had seconds it was that good. All and all, it’s an absolutely gorgeous restaurant, one of the best in St Ives!
Reef and Beef St IvesResponded on June 2, 2025
Dear valuable guest, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, found it good value, and were well looked after by the team. It really means a lot to know you had a great experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, The Reef & Beef Team
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Jennifer
London1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant restaurant and team - food was really good and reasonably priced, and the service was excellent. Will definitely return!
Reef and Beef St IvesResponded on June 2, 2025
Dear valuable guest, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, found it good value, and were well looked after by the team. It really means a lot to know you had a great experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, The Reef & Beef Team
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Reef and Beef St Ives is rated 4.6 stars by 302 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

29-31 Fore St, St Saint Ives, Cornwall TR26 1HE

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
29/31 fore street
Neighborhood
St Ives
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Vasy
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wine

Website
http://reefandbeefstives.co.uk/
Phone number
01736 791813
Private party facilities
Special occasions

Reef and Beef St Ives

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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What 302 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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