The little boat you watched as you walked the beach before breakfast probably came back with the Mackerel, Bass, or Snapper on offer for your supper. The new creations here are not just paintings in oil and pastel - we have true artists who work wonders every day in food: wonderful fresh crab, lobster and seafood dishes and fresh vegetables grown in the rich brown Cornish soil.
World class restaurants and cafes have sprung up around the town, clustered around the harbour by the warm waters of the bay, perched above the beach with stunning views - you may even see dolphins from your table - or tucked intimately in the old town's narrow streets. There are excellent eateries for all tastes, many also offering the delights produced by Cornwall's fine breweries and vineyards.
Porthmeor Beach Cafe-Bar
Overlooking Porthmeor beach, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Large terrace area, great tapas and innovation here!
- Porthmeor Beach, St Ives TR26 1TG,
- Tel: 01736 793366
- www.porthmeor-beach.co.uk/cafe
Café Pasta
On the harbour, serving pasta – pizza’s – seafood. Relaxed atmosphere, harbour views
- The Wharf, St. Ives TR26 1PZ
- Tel: 01736 798 899
- www.caffepasta.co.uk
The Digey Food Room and Deli
Morning coffee, lunch and dinner. Homemade dishes, local produce. Great deli counter.
- 6 The Digey, St Ives TR26 1HR
- Tel: 01736 799 600
- www.digeyfoodroom.co.uk
The Sloop Inn
13th century inn with many character features. Right on the harbour slipway. Snacks, and food served all day.
- St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1LP
- Tel: 01736 796 584
- www.sloop-inn.co.uk
Onshore
Great location on St Ives harbour front, serving seafood, steak, pizza and pasta. WIFI available.
- Wharf Road St Ives TR26 1LF,
- Tel: 01736 796000
- www.onshore-stives.co.uk
The Mex
Great Mexican style food. Generous portions, reasonable prices.
- 3 Gabriel Street St Ives TR26 2LU,
- Tel: 01736 797658
- www.themex-stives.co.uk
The Beach
Pleasant surroundings with harbour views. Varied menu, child friendly.
- The Harbour, Wharf Road, St. Ives TR26 1SX,
- Tel: 01736 798798
Porthminster Cafe
Fine dining, contemporary cuisine, specialising in sea food overlooking Porthminster beach.
- Portminster Beach, St Ives TR26 2EB,
- Tel: 01736 795352
- www.porthminstercafe.co.uk
The Bean Inn Vegetarian Restaurant
On the harbour front, a wide range of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Bring your own wine.
- St Ives Road, Carbis Bay, St Ives TR26 2RT,
- Tel: 01736 795918
- www.thebeaninn.co.uk
The Alba
Modern bristish cuisine using local produce, line caught fish. Excellent service and two AA rosettes.
- Old Lifeboat House, Wharf Road, St. Ives TR26 1LF,
- Tel: 01736 797222
- www.thealbarestaurant.com
The Queens Hotel
Great value pub food, reasonable prices, 1 AA rosette.
- High Street, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 1RR,
- Tel: 01736 796468
- www.queenshotelstives.com
St. Andrews Street Bistro
Modern British cuisine created with much innovation and flair. A warm welcome and great service wait. Open for dinner only.
- 16 St. Andrews Street St. Ives TR26 1AH,
- Tel: 01736 797 074
- www.bistrostives.co.uk
Olives Licensed Café
Homemade cakes, savouries and sandwiches. Open for morning coffee’s, lunch, cream tea’s and dinner.
- Island Square, St Ives, TR26 1NX,
- Tel: 07759 968 345
Firehouse Bar & Grill
Contemporary bar in fore street. Wide selection of beers and wines. £5 lunch menu, restaurant upstairs. Wifi available
- 27 Fore Street, St. Ives TR26 1AB
- Tel: 01736 799 664
- www.firehousestives.co.uk
The Balcony Bar & Kitchen
On the harbour front, first floor bar serving burgers and a variety of other dishes. Wide selection of beers and wines.
- The Wharf, Saint Ives TR26 1LP
- Tel: 01736 798 482
Blas Burgerworks
Great ingredients, great burgers, great atmosphere. No bookings taken but well worth the wait!
- The Warren, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2EA
- Tel: 01736 797 272
- blasburgerworks.co.uk
The Loft Restaurant and Terrace
Fine dining including fresh fish, seafood and steaks located to the rear of the sloop car park.
- Norway Lane, St Ives TR26 1LZ ,
- Tel: 01736 794204
- www.theloftrestaurantandterrace.co.uk
The Rajpoot
Contempary décor, modern Indian cuisine. Ice cold large bottles of Bangla.
- 5a-6 Gabriel Street, St Ives TR26 2LU,
- Tel: 01736 795307
Alfresco
Fine dining, specialising in local seafood with a Mediterranean twist. Tables outside, right on the harbour front.
- The Harbour, Wharf Road, St. Ives TR26 1SX,
- Tel: 01736 798798
The Cornish Deli
Brunches, lunches and dinner, using local produce. Small and cosy.
- 3, Chapel Street, St. Ives TR26 2LR,
- Tel: 01736 795100
- www.cornishdeli.com/4436.html
Seagrass Restaurant
Fine dining, first floor restaurant under the supervision of Head Chef Lee Grove (semi finalist master chef 2010) using local produce.
- Fish Street, St Ives TR26 1LT,
- Tel: 01736 793763
- www.seagrass-stives.com
Seafood Cafe
Daily selection of fresh fish which you can choose yourself from the counter before its cooked. Also prime Cornish meats and free range poultry.
- Fore Street, St Ives,
- Tel: 01736 794004
- www.seafoodcafe.co.uk
The Mermaid
Great restaurant for the family, good value early bird menu.
- Fish Street, St Ives TR26 1LT,
- Tel: 01736 796816
- www.mermaidstives.co.uk
Porthgwidden Café
Overlooking the beach. Burgers – seafood– steaks. Great atmosphere plenty of tables outside.
- Porthgwiden Beach, Saint Ives, Cornwall TR26 1PL
- Tel: 01736 796 79
- www.porthgwiddencafe.co.uk
St Ives quality cuisine
From the celebrated Cornish Pasty to the finest of fine dining, St Ives has become a renowned destination for seekers of top quality and innovative cuisine.
It's hard to be sure whether it's the sea air after a day's walking or driving the coast road which improves your meal; it's impossible to prove that the hot sun on the cotton sunshade makes your cocktail taste more exciting and is it a fact that the murmur of the ocean and the gentle ripple of reflected water makes your steak or haddock fillet more satisfying? It's all hard to prove, but great fun trying! Great food, local ingredients, wonderful climate, clever cooks.
Tributes to restaurants in The Good Food Guide, weekly journals and the national press are due to the tremendous effort of the chefs and restaurateurs who are developing remarkable talents whilst contributing superb cuisine.
There is a restaurant portfolio located within the cottage.