Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Cornwall

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Cornwall? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Argoe

4.9

4.9 (192)

£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.

Top review

Gerry

Dined 4 days ago

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

Slice of Cornwall

4.9

4.9 (203)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Constantine

About the restaurant

We are SLICE and this is how we roll.
Slice is a unique cafe / restaurant in a relaxed location on the Helford, West Cornwall. We have a proud and unique vision, menu and customer service. Baya & Waffles are our heroes and unique to Slice.
We're open everyday & have something for everyone.

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annabel

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Great variety of delicious menu options, covered outdoor seating a bonus and lovely friendly staff

Porthminster Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (2577)

£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.

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Mark

Dined 2 days ago

Lovely ambience, great service and food, loved the whole lemon sole 💙

Host St Ives

4.8

4.8 (318)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

St Ives

About the restaurant

We cook on fire in a beautifully restored 19th century bank in the heart of St Ives!
Steaks and fish from a Japanese barbeque and hand stretched pizzas from a woodfired oven!
Fun dinning in smart casual bar where service is at heart of what we do!

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Richard

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Great place with lovely food!! Service was superb, definitely worth a visit.

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Pizza Napoli

C-Bay. Bar & Bistro

4.8

4.8 (53)

£26 to £40

Bistro

Newquay

About the restaurant

With an unsurpassed view over Crantock Beach and the coastline beyond, we are the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner with a view! (Opening times for dinner vary throughout the year)
Lunch consists of a selection of light bites or larger options such as Caesar salad, sticky belly pork and kimchi salad, squid, scallops, chicken tacos or tempura vegetables and seafood linguine – not to forget our ‘C-Bay’ Burger and fish & chips.

Our more sophisticated evening menu incorporates locally sourced seasonal ingredients to create mouth-watering dishes with Asian influences, such as a beef Massaman curry, pork shoulder and sirloin steak, alongside popular dishes such as our classic ‘C-Bay’ burger and locally caught sustainable fish. Please go to our website for the most up to date menus.

Don't forget, dogs are very welcome too!

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Angeline

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food with a broad spectrum of eating requirements very well catered for. The venue is beautiful and staff were helpful and friendly. It's an added bonus of being dog friendly which is lovely and adds to the ambience.

The New Inn

4.8

4.8 (49)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Redruth

About the restaurant

We’re passionate about serving delicious, high-quality food that celebrates the best of Cornwall’s rich culinary heritage.

Our menu will be crafted with care, featuring dishes made from fresh, locally sourced produce whenever possible. From traditional pub classics to seasonal specialties, we’re committed to offering meals that are as satisfying as they are flavourful. Whether you’re stopping by for a cozy dinner or a light bite with friends, there’s something on our menu to delight every palate.

Enjoy your meal in our welcoming local’s bar area, perfect for a casual bite or step into our chilled dining area for a more relaxed and intimate dining experience. Whichever you choose, you’ll find a warm atmosphere and great food waiting for you.

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Alison

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Beautiful clean and welcoming proper pub. Staff friendly and food service swift and efficient. Food was lovely, and well priced. Good portions, fresh, and some classic items on menu plus some more interesting dishes.

Porthminster Beach Café

4.7

4.7 (4796)

£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.

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JulieVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Fabulous food, stunning views and friendly staff - 5 stars all round

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Porthminster Fish Curry

4.7

4.7 (1025)

£25 and under

British

St Ives

About the restaurant

Local Seafood Restaurant with amazing views of the harbour and beyond, Family run for over 50 Years. Child Friendly

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chris

Dined 3 days ago

Fantastic welcoming staff , excellent food. Would give five stars for a bit more finesse but excellent value, great location -and once again thanks to wonderful staff

The Longstore, Charlestown

4.6

4.6 (400)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

St. Austell

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Longstore in Cornwall where we celebrate the best things life has to offer.

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Sarah

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic food, and service, everyone was friendly and welcoming.

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Experience

Hot Girl Summer Bottomless Brunch

Experience

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Experience

Back To The 80's Bottomless Brunch

The Upper Deck

4.5

4.5 (111)

£26 to £40

Bistro

Rock

About the restaurant

Relaxed Bistro Style Beachfront Restaurant & Bar with a large open air balcony/terrace that can be covered for eating outside. (with outside heaters and guest Blankets on the cooler days).

Dog friendly, seasonal and local foods of the highest standards served daily.

Local Cornish Beers and Spirits served, Exciting Seasonal Specials changed weekly.

The restaurant features breathtaking views across to Padstow, out to sea, over the Camel Estuary and across the vast beaches below.

The Padstow to Rock passenger Ferry docks just below the Restaurant every few minutes.

Open all Day from 11am for Cake, Cocktails, Lunch, Afternoon Teas & Cakes and Dinner.

Restaurant has just received a full refurbishment in September 2023.

Please note, we do not take bookings for lunch service, it is first come first serve. - For a large bunch booking request please call us.
Evening is all table Reservations.

Looking forward to welcoming you soon.
Team Upper Deck x

Top review

Matthew

Dined 5 days ago

The atmosphere of the restaurant was great and the staff were very friendly and helpful, having our 6 month old with us was no problem. Despite a smaller menu it was filled with a wide range of options and all the meals were well presented. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend and will be visiting again when we are back in the area.

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