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Porthminster Kitchen, St. Ives, Cornwall

Porthminster Kitchen

4.8
4.8
2488 Reviews
£26 to £40
International

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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.
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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
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Taste of Mexico

    £35.00 per person

    Prepaid

    13 Mar 2025 only
    19:00
    Join us for a night of Mexican spice, rich with authentic flavours
    Taste of Mexico photo
  • Taste of Asia

    £35.00 per person

    Prepaid

    20 Mar 2025 only
    19:00
    From Tom Yum Soup to Korean Pork & Nasi Goreng explore the diverse tastes of Asia in every bite.
    Taste of Asia photo
  • A Cornish Seafood Feast

    £35.00 per person

    Prepaid

    27 Mar 2025 only
    19:00
    Celebration of the best Cornish Seafood, traditional favourites and Modern takes on the Classic's
    A Cornish Seafood Feast photo

What 2,488 people are saying

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

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Diners' Choice Awards

  • Cornwall

    Best Overall

  • Cornwall

    Best Food

  • Cornwall

    Best Service

  • Cornwall

    Best Ambience

  • Cornwall

    Best Value

  • Cornwall

    Great for scenic views

  • Cornwall

    Most Booked

  • West Cornwall

    Best Overall

  • West Cornwall

    Best Food

  • West Cornwall

    Best Service

  • West Cornwall

    Best Ambience

  • West Cornwall

    Best Value

  • West Cornwall

    Child-friendly

  • West Cornwall

    Good for groups

  • West Cornwall

    Healthy

  • West Cornwall

    Neighbourhood gem

  • West Cornwall

    Great for fine wines

  • West Cornwall

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • West Cornwall

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Porthminster Kitchen offers a delightful culinary experience on the St Ives beachfront. Guests rave about "excellent menu" options and "amazing tasting food" served with "friendly and attentive" service. The restaurant's "great views" of the harbour and "cosy atmosphere" make it a "must visit" for both locals and visitors.

2,488 Reviews
  1. Charlotte

    Shropshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food, nice portion sizes and great selection. The restaurant is comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Service was really good too!

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  2. Brian

    Devon20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service overlooking St Ives Harbour A1++++

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  3. Mark

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole experience was absolutely amazing, we boomed this for ourselves and 2 professional guests and they were gobsmacked on how great the food was.

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  4. Peter

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We tried to book into the Porthminster Beach Cafe because we have been there many times and love it. Disappointed that we couldn't book a table we found the Porthminster Kitchen not realising that they were related. We were not diappointed, squid, fish and chips and the Fish Chowder were all excellent. Fantastic Chese plater followed. We will return!

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  5. Carole

    Cornwall1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful meal last night. The food was so good. The steak was amazing, cooked so well and accompanied by fantastic potatoes and vegetables. Equally the fish linguine was gorgeous. It’s a lovely restaurant and very well presented, nice warm fire for a February evening and stunning views. Very attentive staff who looked after us very well

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  6. Tim

    Oxford5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best mussels I’ve had in years and seafood linguine was terrific. This place always delivers and we love it!

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  7. Andy

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeted warmly and ushered to our table in a most friendly fashion. The interior is delightful, warm and atmospherically lit. The music was well chosen, subtle and at the perfectly level to enable easy conversation. The starters, mackerel pâté for me, pork belly for my son came in a timely fashion and were delicious. Our mains of Sole with roast new potatoes, and beer battered fish with chips with tartar sauce were scrumptious . House Porthminster Sauvignon Blanc a perfect accompaniment. Sticky toffee pudding with ice cream and a friendly chat with the staff rounded off a perfect evening.

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  8. Tim

    Oxford5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A terrific restaurant. We come back year after year. Food always amazing.

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  9. AnnaW VIP

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious Sunday lunch. Gorgeous views. Great service.

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  10. Pippa

    Cornwall1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most delicious lunch at Porthminster Kitchen - can't recommend it more highly.

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Porthminster Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 2488 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Porthminster Kitchen

Wharf Road, St. Ives, Cornwall TR26 1LG

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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