Porthminster Kitchen

Lovely experience. Walked in and luckily was able to get a table for 5. It was busy though soon after during dinner service so would highly recommend reserving beforehand. There was a nice fireplace as well. The food was delicious and well presented.

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While exploring St. Ives Harbour, after a Googling for sea food place, we stumbled upon a hidden gem: Porthminster Kitchen. This charming restaurant, though not immediately noticeable, offers a delightful culinary experience. The restaurant's interior is modern with a beautiful designed old wood frammed fireplace that creates a relaxed dining atmosphere. However, the entrance to the second floor dining area could be better marked to attract more guests. Food: The menu at Porthminster Kitchen features a creative and diverse selection of dishes. We started with the Korean Fried Cauliflower and a custom salad, both beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. For our mains, we had the Roasted Hake Fillet and the Whole Cornish Sole, which were cooked to perfection and showcased the freshness of the ingredients. To finish, the Crispy Rice Pudin with Coconut Sorbet was a delightful and refreshing dessert, particularly appealing to vegan and gluten-free diners. Service: The service was attentive and friendly, adding to the overall enjoyable experience. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and made recommendations based on our preferences. We highly recommend!! Yummy 😋🤤

Came for lunch. Amazing and quick service by the friendly waitresses! Food was great quality, large portions and came quickly. Haddock and chips were brill with a nice chunk of lemon. Korean bao bun was tasty too!

Very good location & direct harbor view, good fresh seafood, friendly staff.

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Really quiet and welcoming restaurant right on the harbour, with a nice view across the water. The service was friendly and fast. The food was delicious and the seafood fresh. We had fish and chips (gluten-free), the catch of the day, seafood linguine, and the monkfish curry. I also got tenderstem broccoli as a side, they were crunchy and well seasoned. We only ordered soft drinks and a couple of beers, and it came to almost £40 each. I’d really recommend the place!

A group of us had an exceptional meal at Porthminster Kitchen during a long weekend in St Ives. I don’t think I’ve eaten better seafood at a restaurant. I had the scallops to start followed by the catch of the day, which I believe was halibut. The cooking and presentation were perfect, although two scallops was a little disappointing for the price (I didn’t know my father-in-law was paying at that point!). I’d have ordered the mussels instead if I’d known. That aside, I couldn’t fault a thing. A very special restaurant.

We had a fantastic lunch at Porthminster Kitchen in St. Ives. The location is unbeatable - right on the harbour with stunning views across the water. We were lucky to get a table on the terrace without a booking, and the view was absolutely breathtaking. It does get busy, so it’s worth arriving early or booking ahead if you can. The atmosphere was lovely - clean, relaxed, and welcoming, with a modern coastal vibe that suits the location perfectly. Service was fast and friendly. The food was outstanding - fresh, beautifully presented, and packed with flavour. I had the sea bream with an Asian twist, and it was incredibly tasty and well-balanced. My partner went for the steak sandwich and absolutely loved it. There’s also a good selection of drinks, and I really enjoyed a glass of local Cornish cider. Prices are on the higher side, but that’s expected in St Ives - and honestly, the quality, setting, and service make it well worth it. A brilliant spot for lunch or dinner with a view - highly recommend!

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Great service, delicious food. Unfortunately the restaurant was really empty but we don’t understand why as this was the best meal we had whilst in St Ives. Thank you! Also great wine choice

BEST CHOWDER EVER This is probably the best seafood chowder we have ever had and we’ve eaten at over 20 Michelin star restaurants worldwide. Tasty, full of fish, Imaginative with lots of shellfish, and a beautifully cooked piece of cod with crispy skin on the top. Cooked today by chef Michael Best £20 lunch meal I’ve had in months. The view is amazing and the service faultless MUST GO TO IN ST IVES

I had a lovely birthday dinner at Porthminster Kitchen. I ordered the half lobster and crispy squid, both delicious. The staff were incredibly kind and accommodating. I arrived around 3:45 PM, but most restaurants don’t serve lunches after 3 PM. I returned at 5:30 PM for dinner and was pleasantly surprised to find a table available.

Definitely a 5-star experience. This restaurant exceeded my expectations in every way. Each dish is boldly crafted by a chef with a deep understanding of flavor balance. The seafood is incredibly fresh, and the use of lemon elevates the dishes beautifully. The service is warm and welcoming—our server made us feel right at home. I started with the mussels, which were rich and creamy, yet well-balanced. The accompanying bread was a perfect match. I also recommend the linguine—it had a subtle Asian twist with wonderful crab flavors. The curry dish was an interesting interpretation of South Asian cuisine; I appreciated the creative use of sesame, though the rice was slightly overcooked for my taste. Overall, I highly recommended the place - especially impressive for a sightseeing town like St Ives.

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We recently stumbled upon a true gem by the harbour in St. Ives, and it turned out to be the perfect place for dinner on my friend's birthday. From the moment we arrived, we were charmed by the lovely ambiance. The food was an absolute highlight – each dish was bursting with incredible flavours. We savoured the delicate scallops, the rich seafood linguine, the perfectly cooked roasted hake fillet and a lovely desert. The service was attentive and friendly without being intrusive. this place is a must-visit!

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Porthminster Kitchen serves the best fish and chips. The batter is light and crispy and the fish is fresh and falls away when I’ll cut into it. The chips are lovely and crisp too. The bread served with olive oil and Modena is beautiful. Staff are lovey and the atmosphere is quiet and beautifully furnished.

I had a lovely solo dining experience at Porthminster Kitchen. While the veggie options were limited, the food I had was really nice. The garlic bread with the soup of the day was delicious. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the waitress made sure I was well taken care of. The view of the beach was incredible, and the warm, cozy atmosphere with the fireplace made it a perfect spot to enjoy a meal on my own. It’s definitely a place I’d recommend if you're looking for a relaxed setting with great views and tasty food.

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Well worth visiting. Stairs to a first floor. We sat on the balcony, giving us a terrific view of the harbour, albeit that comes with the usual seagull dangers. Staff were pleasant. Food was good. Given a 4 due to the greens being undercooked and inedible. Would recommend.

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This restaurant is off the charts for quality of food and adventurous cuisine. We spent 10 days in Cornwall in the winter (for work reasons) and ended up going three times because it was that good! You will enjoy the Asian-influenced flavours combined with contemporary western cuisine. We tried essentially the whole range of small dishes some of the large dishes and all the desserts. Everything is just perfect and contains little surprises that you don’t expect to experience. The price is reasonable for the quality that in my view is at the very top of what you can eat in the UK

Fabulous experience! Fish and chips / steak sandwich were both fantastic. The triple cooked chips were out of this world. The service was phenomenal - massive shout out to Jasmine who was so friendly and made the experience one to remember.

Really wonderful food and excellent views. We had some oysters, pate, scallops, lobster and for dessert, crème brûlée and baked rice. All was really great and their wine list is excellent too. We brought our dog and she had her own space too. The service was ok but not great. We had to ask repeatedly to order food and also extra drinks, which was a little off putting.

Fantastic meal, recommend the pork belly, prawn and bacon starter. Wonderful views with even better food. Dog friendly.

Fantastic service. Delicious food. Amazing ambiance. Visited this wonderful spot on a glorious day in Cornwall for my friends birthday. Highly recommended with a fantastic view of the harbour at sunset. The seafood curry, the pork scallop and the friendly waitstaff were amongst our highlights.

Our second time here and its every bit as good as the first. Delicious food, good wine and a wonderful view too. Thank you for being so accommodating with my gluten and dairy free intolerance, much appreciated desert was a real bonus!

Just had an amazing dinner here. The food was lovely, staff polite and efficient. We will be back. PS the deep fried bass was amazeballs

Celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary here :) The food was scrumptious. Services were impressive. Noted on our reservation that it's for our anniversary and the woman who served us congratulated us. Didn't expect anyone would take notice of the note I added on our reservation. This simple gesture made our dinner more special. Thank you. 😊

We loved it. Very fast and efficient service. Beautifully presented food, interesting menu, all was absolutely delicious. We read in many reviews that the place is overpriced - would disagree. For this quality it is acceptable. Would come again.

I can’t even begin to describe how fantastic my experience was dining here. From the starters all through to dessert, each meal was carefully crafted and cooked to perfection. The staff were incredibly friendly and made us feel so welcome. A perfect way to celebrate mine and my partner’s birthdays!

From walking in to leaving brilliant service and atmosphere. Food was perfectly prepared with an unusual but delicious desert of a deconstructed banana cheesecake. A wonderful selection of wine, starters and mains. Will be visiting again!

Delicious fresh local seafood, stunning view over the bay, and friendly fast service. Love this place.

Delicious food, very nice service and great view. Highly recommend. We booked in advance and asked for table by the window and we had incredibly tasty lunch with bay view. Sauces, ingredients, everything was beautiful

Best meal we had in St Ives. The scallop with the pork and the sauce is perfect, good combination between flavours and texture. The mussels are huge and fresh, my partner loved it. The linguine full of flavours, portion is a bit small, but that’s okay saves us some room for desert. Chocolate brownie is too rich for me but if you love chocolate definitely go for it. The Strawberry and pistachio parfait, very refreshing , a perfect ending for our dinner. On top of everything, great customer service as well. We’ll definitely come back for more before we leave St Ives.

We had a lovely meal here, both having 2 courses and sharing a desert. The scallops were delicious and The Hake was good. The mackerel pate was fantastic and the seafood linguine was a generous portion with lots of fresh prawns and crab meat. We also had a bottle of white Picpoul with was always topped up by the lovely waitress. Truly a very special visit and I would love to sit outside during the summer months as the view is incredible! Highly recommend.

It is still February and yet we sat on the balcony with the sun on our faces with the best view of St. Ives Harbour. The service was perfect - attentive but not pushy. Our lunch was just great. The mussels were delicious, the squid was absolutely superb and probably some of the best ever tasted... the dip was sensational. Our mains were also super. The chowder was full of fish and seriously tasty, the steak sandwich was great and the chips were perfection! Sauv blanc and riesling by the glass served at perfect temperature. We will definitely be back and just hope that the sun will be shining... we know the food and service will be!

Had the most delicious meal here, it was so so nice and the service was fantastic. We were lucky enough to sit on the balcony in the sunshine and it was absolutely perfect. The food was so tasty and fresh - 100% recommend! Excellent food and excellent service!

A very nice place and worth the money. I tad more the other restaurants around St. Ives but you get the quality back! Very good service and a friendly place with good views of the harbour. I would recommend for a meal if you are in the area.

Came with friends on Sunday 7th December for a roast. Omg it was absolutely delicious. Plenty of veg. Excellent value for money. Friendly staff. Good service. Can't wait to return again. Would definitely recommend! Thankyou to the Amazing Chef and his team.

Had lunch here of fish and chips. The food was delicious, and the fish tasted so fresh. It was a great view over the harbour even though I sat inside. The atmosphere was great and the music was not too loud. The only grumble I had was that the service charge added to the bill was not explained to me that I could ask to have it removed. Plus, I asked for a small sparkling water and was charged a different price from what I was told by the server.

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Lovely quiet spot in the heart of St Ives, would recommend. Food was 4/5. We had the oysters, it was fresh, however, we would much prefer to add the toppings ourselves as we find the ponzu and shallots were overpowering the natural flavour of the oysters. We had fried squid as our starter, light and crispy battered squid with refreshing salad. I had the fish and chips and they were good. Light and crispy batter. Chips were fluffy on the inside, crunchy on the outside. My partner had seafood linguine and it was a bit too salty. Desert was disappointing. We had the sticky toffee pudding, the pudding itself was dry on the inside. There wasn’t enough toffee sauce provided.

Better than I expected — I came in a bit hesitant, worried it might be a typical tourist trap, but I was pleasantly surprised. The starter, a slow-cooked pork belly, is a pleasant surprise — tender, flavorful, and elevated by a thoughtful pairing of shredded apple and a smooth apple sauce . The scallops, fresh and delicately seared, are complemented beautifully by a hint of seaweed. The seafood linguini was another highlight. Instead of the usual heavy, creamy or tomato-based sauces, it came with a refreshing, sour twist (Thai inspired ?) that made it light and vibrant — a creative and welcome surprise. To finish, the Baileys crème brûlée was a perfect touch — smooth, creamy, and not overly sweet. In short, the food quality is genuinely good, and the kitchen clearly puts effort into creativity and flavor. Service was excellent throughout. All the waitresses were friendly, helpful, and always had a smile.

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Lovely restaurant with amazing staff and great food. The restaurant has a great view and amazing ambiance. I loved how courteous and warm their staff was. The food was really nice. Though we tried very limited options but we liked them all. We tried the seared scallops in appetizers. It was my favourite dish out of the lot. In mains we ordered the PK vegetable curry and the Korean cauliflower. I liked the PK vegetable curry more. The dessert was crispy rice pudding and it was just amazing. This restaurant has my personal recommendation.

If you are a lobster enthusiast, this place won’t let you down. I quite like the idea of adding crab sprinkles in the seafood linguine. But the rest of the part you can definitely find a more luxurious and affordable alternative in St Ives.

First, the positives. Lovely venue, and the sole was nicely cooked. The olives as the aperitif were nice. Then, unfortunately, the less positives…. The server took our order, came back a few minutes later to check one of the mains (and got it wrong), asked if we wanted the olives with the starter or first (first, obviously); after the olives, one starter (pardon pepper, not crispy or salty, rather floppy and not how this dish should be) arrived on its own. Questioned the lack of the other starter; in due course, server revisited, lack of 2nd starter prompted again, was told it’s coming. Then, mains arrived. Surprise expressed, as 2nd starter still anticipated. They offered to bring it at same time as the main (so letting the just cooked sole go cold??). Or after the main…. The sole was good; the other main, seafood curry, was in a rather sweet sauce, American style, which detracted from it somewhat. The server (a new one, from delivery of the mains, who in fairness was much better than the first one) was somewhat disappointed that the automatically added discretionary 12.5% service charge was challenged!