5 of the Best Restaurants in St Ives

If you’re looking for a great restaurant in St Ives, look no further.

With its myriad of restaurants, cafes and pubs, St Ives caters for all tastes and budgets. From contemporary seafood bistros to traditional eateries serving authentic Cornish cuisine, St Ives has it all.

Here are five of the best restaurants in St Ives…

1. The Loft & Terrace

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What’s to love: Ethical, locally sourced produce cooked well; that’s what you can expect at The Loft & Terrace, a contemporary restaurant set in the heart of St Ives’ historic Artist’s Quarter. The chefs here are fiercely passionate about the food they produce, and often forage the coast for ingredients that will help diversify the menu. They’re also ethically-minded, using only line-caught fish, non-dredged shellfish and meat from local farms to create flavourful and interesting dishes.

Cuisine: Seafood, Contemporary English

Price: Starters from £5.50 – £7.00; Mains from £14.00 – £17.00; Lunch menu available

Opening times: Lunch served 12.00pm – 2.00pm; Dinner served 6.00pm – 8.30pm; Mon – Sun

Address: Norway Lane, St. Ives, Saint Ives, Cornwall TR26 1LZ

Contact: 01736 794204; theloftrestaurantandterrace.co.uk

2. The Bean Inn

What’s to love: The Bean Inn pride themselves on having a menu that’s fully-approved by the Vegetarian Society, with all options adaptable into vegan dishes on request. The ultimate veggie and vegan food heaven, The Bean Inn boasts an intimate ambience, where you can enjoy a candlelit dinner with friends or loved ones.

Their tasty dishes all come from local, organic and seasonal produce whenever possible and you can expect to see dishes such as Spanish paella, Vegetable Bourguignon and Moroccan vegetable and chickpea casserole on their wonderful menu.

Cuisine: Vegetarian, vegan options also available.

Price: Starters from £3.50, Mains £14.00, Desserts from £3.50

Opening times: 5.30 -10.30pm Tues – Sat

Address: Coast B & B, St Ives Rd, Carbis Bay, Saint Ives, TR26 2RT

Contact: 01736 791706; www.thebeaninn.co.uk

If you’re in the area, take a look at our best things to do in St Ives guide and discover plenty of things that will keep you busy!

3. Porthminster Beach Café

Porthminster Beach Cafe by Mike Fleming – CC 2.0

What’s to love: Take one look at the menu in the Porthminster Beach Café and you’ll realise this is no ordinary seaside café. The café has won several awards for its Mediterranean and Asian inspired seafood, yet it remains one of St Ives most relaxed and friendly eateries. With an excellent selection of delicious and visually appealing dishes – not to mention one of the best views of any restaurant in Cornwall – Porthminster Beach Café is a must for seafood lovers.

Cuisine: Seafood, Contemporary English, Vegetarian

Price: Starters from £3.50 – £11.00; Mains from £15.00 – £33.00; Breakfast & lunch menu available

Opening times: 9.00am – 9.30pm; Mon – Sun

Address: Porthminster Beach, Saint Ives, Cornwall TR26 2EB

Contact: 01736 795352; www.porthminstercafe.co.uk

4. Alba Restaurant

What’s to love: With its European inspired seafood, the Alba Restaurant offers top-notch food in an unbeatable location. The restaurant is set in St Ives former life boat house, meaning diners can enjoy sublime views of St Ives Bay while they nosh. Alba’s menu features a selection of delicious fish dishes, including Deep fried spiced squid, Steamed Fowey mussels and Cornish crab linguine. For those that can’t decide what to order, opt for the Seafood taster plate to sample a little of everything.

Cuisine: Seafood, Contemporary English

Price: Starters from £7.95 – £9.00; Mains from £16.00 – £28.95

Opening times: Lunch from 12 noon (excluding Tues & Sun); Dinner from 6pm (excluding Sun)

Address: Old Lifeboat House, Wharf Road, St. Ives, Saint Ives TR26 1LF

Contact: 01736 797222; www.alba-stives.co.uk

5. The Seafood Café

What’s to love: Providing a selection of local fish and Cornish meats that change daily, the Seafood Café is a bright and modern restaurant that is popular with groups with generous pricing. As well as being well known for it’s seafood offering, the Seafood Café always has a great dessert offering, with the sticky toffee pudding being a favourite for many.

Cuisine: Seafood, Contemporary English, Desserts

Price: Starters from £4.25 – £9.95; Mains from £7.95 – £15.95; Desserts £4.95 – £6.75

Opening times: 10am – 3pm, 5:30-10pm; Mon- Sun

Address: 45 Fore St, Saint Ives, TR26 1HE

Contact: 01736 794004; www.seafoodcafe.co.uk

Cornwall is filled with fantastic restaurants to tickle your taste buds. Whet your appetite with our other restaurant guides for the area’s favourite towns:

• Padstow
• Newquay
• Falmouth
• Truro

For more Cornwall food and drink inspiration, read our handy Cornwall Travel Guide.