Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in West Cornwall

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Porthminster Beach Café

4.7

4.7 (4786)

£41 and over

Seafood

St Ives

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious food as always with great staff ! The view speaks for itself. Always a delight , never disappointed.

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Popular dish

Porthminster Fish Curry

Reef and Beef St Ives

4.7

4.7 (319)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

St Ives

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Cristine

Dined 1 day ago

Beautiful meal as always and fantastic service, great atmosphere too

Porthminster Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (2575)

£26 to £40

International

St Ives

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Dined 1 day ago

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.

Porthgwidden Beach Café

4.6

4.6 (2263)

£26 to £40

Fish

St Ives

About the restaurant

Nestled beneath the steep grassy slopes of St Ives “Island”, right on the beach with unbeatable and uninterrupted views across St Ives Bay to Godrevy Lighthouse. Now open all year round for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. The café specialises in Mediterranean and Asian seafood cuisine and is an oasis of taste and visual beauty. The café is open daily for a selection of patisserie and the finest coffee.

A Holiday in St Ives would not be complete without going to the beach. Here at Porthgwidden 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.

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Clare

Dined 2 days ago

As ever the food was excellent - very simple and fresh seafood cooked excellently cooked! And a dairy free version of one plate was done with no fuss!

Argoe

4.9

4.9 (190)

£26 to £40

Seafood

Penzance

About the restaurant

Argoe is a casual harbourside restaurant serving the best of local Cornish produce. We focus on fish and seafood, landed here in Newlyn, and take inspiration from traditional European methods of cooking. Our dishes are served to be shared, arriving from the kitchen as they are ready and accompanied by minimal intervention wines from our taps and a small selection of Cornish and UK made ciders, spirits and soft drinks.

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Gerry

Dined 1 day ago

Superb. Truly excellent fish, supported by good vegetable dishes and wines.

The Old Forge Lelant

4.8

4.8 (1339)

£25 and under

Continental

Hayle

About the restaurant

The Old Forge holds value to the ethos of high quality ingredients, great flavour, yet simple dining served with warmth and humility.

With our small team of kitchen and front of house staff, we aim to provide a relaxed experience, with consistency, control and quality. Serving seasonal, cheerful and nostalgic food.

Breakfast reservations 9-10.45am
Lunch reservations 12-230pm
Dinner reservations 5-830pm
Coffee and drinks served throughout the day.

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David Clough

Dined 2 days ago

Good service. Great selection of tasty food. Dog friendly.

The Razor Clam

4.5

4.5 (104)

£25 and under

Seafood

St Ives

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Razor Clam!

This is the place where chefs are putting 100% into creating a unique experience using the freshest ingredients and local suppliers. At The Razor Clam you will be able to find fresh focaccia made by our chefs, ravioli with hand picked crab meat and salmon, a variety of mouth watering pasta dishes and homemade burgers, steaks, risotto and great side dishes. Give us a try and you won't be disappointed.

Hope to sea you soon !!

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Steve

Dined 3 days ago

Food was great. Best seafood linguine we have ever had. Staff were very friendly and helpful

Tricky's at The Tolgus Inn

4.8

4.8 (570)

£25 and under

British

Redruth

About the restaurant

Tricky's Restaurant and Bar is a great place to dine. Our large restaurant offers cosy corners for intimate diners as well as space to accommodate large parties. We have created a varied menu to cater for all tastes and budgets. From light lunchtime bites to a hearty three course meal and, there's plenty for the children enjoy as well!

We offer fantastic food, wines, real ales and great service! Combine all these with a warm welcome and you can see why Tricky's is as popular as ever.

We are now open for breakfast Monday - Saturdays mornings between 9-11.30am.

When booking please state in the notes if you require seating in our dog friendly lounge area or any specific seating preferences and if we are able to we can seat you accordingly.

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Sue

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Warm welcome , friendly staff, prompter ice and good food.

Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling

4.9

4.9 (1389)

£41 and over

British

St Ives

About the restaurant

Visit us at Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling for a quintessentially British experience, whether it be in our restaurant, terrace or bar, or for afternoon tea, exploring the best of South-West’s larder, with surreal coastal surroundings.

We are so lucky to have one of the most beautiful views of Fistral Beach, nestled inside the historic hotel, The Headland. You are overlooking the clifftops over the ocean, watching the world pass you by.
It’s truly a place where all of your problems disappear.

We see Cornwall as a hidden gem in this fabulous country, so we only use what we find in the South-West of England from our fisherman, farmers and suppliers, keeping our menu hyper-local and traceable. Our restaurant menu is created for you. Pick up to 4 courses of our regularly-changing menu, so you can eat in the way that you most want to.

We are breaking down the boundaries to the conventional ‘fine dining’ restaurant. Instead, it’s dining for you, at your leisure.

Top review

ScottVIP

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

This restaurant is one of the best I have ever experienced. The food was incredible, the service was otherworldly good, and the ambiance was spectacular.

La Casita

4.7

4.7 (1067)

£25 and under

Spanish

St Ives

About the restaurant

La Casita boasts a relaxed and welcoming ambience. Set in its Carbis Bay location, this family-run restaurant is incredibly vibrant and has a close team of exceptionally friendly staff.
We invite you to join us at the bar for a pre-dinner gin tonic a fino or cocktail. Relax on the terrace with a glass of fine wine sourced from small boutique vineyards in Spain and Europe. Alternatively, we have some superb Cornish and European beers and ciders on offer.
The finest fresh ingredients are meticulously sourced both locally and from Spain. This is at the heart of La Casita's menu which features paella, pizza, chargrilled meats & local seafood, vegetarian & vegan dishes. Our specials change regularly and we have a great selection on our tapas menu.
Children are welcome and have their own menu with a great selection of dishes.

Top review

Francesca

Dined 4 days ago

Fabulous as usual. Staff very helpful and efficient. Food delicious 😋

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