Porthminster Cafe

Porthminster Cafe Welcome to the award winning seafood restaurant the Porthminster Cafe and Beach. Now open all year round for lunch and dinner.
(1934)

Nestled beneath the steep slopes of Porthminster Point, right on the beach with unbeatable and uninterrupted views across St Ives Bay to Godrevy Lighthouse. Porthminster Beach Cafe in St Ives is a multi award winning seafood restaurant. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. The Porthminster specialises in Mediterranean and Asian seafood cuisine and has been described as 'An oasis of taste and vi

sual beauty'. A Holiday in St Ives would not be complete without going to the beach. Here at Porthminster we have one of the cleanest and most beautiful beaches in the South West and have all the facilities that you would require for the best beach day ever.

18/06/2026

Beautiful June 💙

It’s breezy and warm, a perfect day to enjoy lunch and a couple of glasses of whatever you fancy whilst overlooking the sea - walk-ins welcome if you’re not yet sure where the day will take you 🥂

Just a little note to say we will be closed tomorrow (13th June) as we have the privilege of hosting a wedding reception...
12/06/2026

Just a little note to say we will be closed tomorrow (13th June) as we have the privilege of hosting a wedding reception 🥂

Our sister restaurant, Porthminster Kitchen will be open for lunch and dinner if you would like to join us there - otherwise we will be open as usual again on Sunday.

Thank you for your understanding 💛

10/06/2026

It’s on!!
This Friday! Be there or be square!!

A sunny interlude amid an otherwise rainy week, perfect for fish and chips on the beach 💙
02/06/2026

A sunny interlude amid an otherwise rainy week, perfect for fish and chips on the beach 💙

Rounding off a stunning Whitsun week with another sunny Saturday! If you’re joining us today we have some real treats fo...
30/05/2026

Rounding off a stunning Whitsun week with another sunny Saturday! If you’re joining us today we have some real treats for today’s specials including St Ives Bay lobster, roast skate wing and beautiful whole John Dory 🦞🐟

Our love of asparagus season continues with this beautiful charred asparagus accompanied by houmous, dukkah and chermoul...
19/05/2026

Our love of asparagus season continues with this beautiful charred asparagus accompanied by houmous, dukkah and chermoula 🌱

16/05/2026

No food festival would be complete without the champagne and oyster bar, come by and see us in the St Ives Food Village and grab a glass of V***e, some freshly shucked oysters and a perhaps a monkfish curry pot if you’re feeling particularly peckish 🥂 🦪

15/05/2026

Day one! Take a little break from the sea breeze this weekend and join us on the terrace for a rosé, glass of Ruinart or a pint of your favourite from St Ives Brewery 🍻 🎪

14/05/2026

🎪 Just one day to go until our favourite weekend of the year! 3 days of incredible chefs, food and drink set right on the beach…

🎶 We have DJ Robbo joining us at the Gin Bar on Friday and Saturday, plus live music from Bailey Tomkinson to round off the Sunday afternoon.

🍾 The terrace will be open for drinks throughout the weekend (while the restaurant will be reserved for anyone that would like to join us for lunch and dinner), with the exception of Saturday night when we’ll be celebrating 35 years of Porthminster with a champagne tasting menu - thank you to everyone who has booked, we can’t wait to welcome you!

See you over the weekend 🥂

07/05/2026

Barely a breeze this morning! It’s such a beautiful time of year to enjoy St Ives without the hustle and bustle that the holidays bring - we’ve tables available for lunch and dinner today if you’d like to come and join us, our takeaway hatch is also open if you’re out making the most of this glorious weather ☀️

Address

Porthminster Beach, Street Ives
Saint Ives
TR262EB

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