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Porthgwidden Beach Café, St. Ives, Cornwall

Porthgwidden Beach Café

4.6
4.6
2197 Reviews
£26 to £40
Fish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Fish, Fusion / Eclectic, Contemporary British
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01736 796791
  • Payment options
    Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Neighborhood
    St Ives
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,197 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cornwall

    Kid-friendly

  • Cornwall

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Cornwall

    Great for scenic views

  • West Cornwall

    Kid-friendly

  • West Cornwall

    Good for groups

  • West Cornwall

    Healthy

  • West Cornwall

    Neighborhood gem

  • West Cornwall

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Porthgwidden Beach Café offers "fantastic food and service" in a "stunning setting" overlooking the beach. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "amazing views," making it a favorite for both locals and visitors. Friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere complement its "excellent location," ensuring a memorable dining experience.

2,197 Reviews
  1. Leigh

    London

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything as always was superb - great food, great service, and amazing views over the beach on a very wild and windy day… Thank you ☺️

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  2. Andrea

    Buckinghamshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went there with my hubby. Enjoyed a fantastic dish of the day and absolutely yummy seafood linguine. Everything cooked to perfection. Attentive waiter.

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  3. katie

    Birmingham

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as always. Great food and great service. 😀

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  4. Mike

    Warwickshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Cherry on top of a lovely holiday. Best seafood linguine wife has had

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  5. cassie

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, food was excellent and fresh. Outside covered dining area is atmospheric.

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  6. Sarah

    VIP

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, professional and friendly staff ...and a beautiful view over the bay to Godrevy Lighthouse. Certainly one of the best places in St Ives for lunch.

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  7. Gordon

    Hampshire

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A warm welcome awaited us when we arrived. Our waitress was lovely attentive but gave us time to enjoy our meal. The food is amazing as is the ambience. We always enjoy our visits to Porthgwidden Beach Cafe. Even in busy periods we have never felt rushed.

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  8. Gingerdom

    VIP

    Devon

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, excellent service, dog friendly and right by the beach. What’s not to love??

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  9. Roger

    Cornwall

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service . Outstanding food . Our favourite restaurant’s

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  10. Keith

    Devon

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal at Porthgwidden as usual, food excellent and service very good

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Porthgwidden Beach Café is rated 4.6 stars by 2197 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Porthgwidden Beach Café

Porthgwidden, St. Ives, Cornwall TR26 1PL

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    St Ives
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Fish, Fusion / Eclectic, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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