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Porthmeor Cafe

Porthmeor Beach, St Ives TR26 1JZ, England
01736 793 366
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Ranked #1 of 92 restaurants in St Ives
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, View
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, View
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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St Ives, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

I live in St Ives and often stop off at Porthmeor Cafe for a drink or a coffee, and when I have friends down I bring them here. The views are amazing, the food is (usually) good, and staff have been friendly and helpful. However, the last few times I have been it seems that things have changed. The food... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Been to some places was really surprised at what this place offered - EVERYthing was spot on. Food in particular was excellent - in my top 10 !

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Can't think of many better locations, overlooking the beach as it does. We stopped for breakfast which was excellent and reasonably priced. It does a roaring trade on a nice day and we were lucky to get a desirable table by the window to enjoy the view. Friendly and helpful staff. Brilliant.

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Abingdon, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

The most fantastic food I have ever eaten - still dreaming of monkfish with caramel. You do get what you pay for and the food here was just dreamy. Of course it's a bonus that you've a diet of art on the left, and a feast for the eyes with Porthmeor beach on the right (depending which way you face!)... More

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Bath, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Great location and a lovely beach for the family. Cafe provides good food at a reasonable price, we had a good value crab sandwich and a very tasty red pepper and tomato soup with fresh bread. The cakes looked great. The covered area is small and will fill up quickly on a cold or wet day but plenty of seating... More

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South East
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

My wife and I had a very good meal here. The food was first class and the service good. It should be remembered though that the premises is only a Beach Cafe and while the whole experience is fun, it lacks a little finesse for an evening eating experience, especially when the weather is less than ideal!

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Leatherhead, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Have had a drink here before but never the tapas, which was excellent, with great service and wonderful views. What more could you want.

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London, United Kingdom
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22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

My wife and I had lunch in Porthmeor Cafe and the combination of the location and the food made it one of the best lunches ever! The food looks great and tastes even better, you can taste the freshness of the ingredients used. We love this place and will definitely come back here when in Cornwall.

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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I went here with colleagues for a meal and was not disappointed. You get what you pay for and this is certainly true. The view and setting is breathtaking along with the excellent food makes this an ideal choice for a meal or drinks.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Visited at the weekend as we were visiting St Ives for the day and what a find! We were seated in one of the outdoor heated alcoves over looking the beach. A glorious day and a great little spot to sit and soak up the beautiful location. The food was brilliant and and goof value for money! I can high... More

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