Restaurants in St Ives

Porthmeor Beach Cafe

Having recently moved to Cornwall we are keen to explore the area, so on a nice Sunny Sunday in October we took the Dog for a walk on the beach and we were just about ready for some breakfast. Very friendly service and they accommodated our Dog. They do a 'build your own Breakfast' which is a great idea. Yes, its not the cheapest Brekky ive ever had but it was certainly one of the best. Kept me full up for most of Sunday. Highly recommended if in the area

Parking: Parked up in Beach Road however we do have a Blue Badge but there is parking without yellow lines

Ugly Butterfly Restaurant and Bar Cornwall

Oh wow the food just kept on coming. This was absolutely stunning. Every mouthful exploding with flavours. The pea soup and the lamb were my favourite. Stunning setting, beautiful surroundings. We also paired with the wine tasting course and it did not disappoint. Lovely flavours to compliment each course. This evening was a real treat and if your able to book a table you will not be disappointed

Parking: Free parking while using the restaurant

Bier Huis Grand Café

This was actually recommended to us by the taxi driver on the way into St Ives, on all our visits we have never found this, what have we been missing? Staff, atmosphere were fantastic, there were a few, husband involved, in putting your shoe in a basket when ordering a certain drink which is hoisted up and you get it back when you’re finished ? got the whole bar involved. We had the Croque Monsieur and Madame which were amazing! Would love to try the Tapas dishes but they’re closing tomorrow for ten days whilst they go to Belgium to taste for the next beers they will be serving. Amazing place and I’m sure you would need to book in busy season as it was really busy today. Amazing place

The Fish Shed St Ives

Best food I’ve had for a long time! Fresh, full of flavour and portions were a great size. Would recommend sitting in the outside pods; amazing view over Porthmeor and good atmosphere. Staff were great.

Pilchard Press Alehouse

When this place first opened it felt like stepping back in time. It felt like a makeshift secret hideout with barely any matching furniture, make shift seats and tables, barrels behind the bar with drinks poured directly from the tap. Over the years the place has tidied itself up, which imo has taken away some of its previous charm and quirkiness, but that is very much down to opinion. This is still the best place in town if you want a real cask ale that isnt Doombar or Tribute.

St.Ives Brewery - The Brewhouse

Unexpected great views and space, staff really friendly. The best cream tea I’ve had - warmed really light tasty scones and good jam and clotted cream. Relaxed ambience lovely chilled music. A welcomed unexpected delight away from the crowds.

West Beach Bakery

We visited twice and voted it our best beach vibe in St Ives. Even after a long season the staff were great. We had greek food twice and it was delicious and very authentic. We were lucky to get there as Beach west was closing for the winter but definitely worth visiting in 2025!

Talay Thai Kitchen

This is a nice place to have Thai foods as well as sea foods. I wanted to have sea foods in St Ives but did not want to have a fried and greasy one. I was totally satisfied with the quality and price of the sea foods in their special menu (maybe 20 pounds) - mussels, scallops, squids, and so on. If you are tired of having the fish and chips and others, you could try. Service was great as well.
PS 10% service fee will be added and the ordering rice is separate from the cuisine.

Gannet House Sports Bar

If you are looking for exceptional service great food and spa facilities the staff really care look no further than the Gannet Inn St Ives, look no further.The spa managed by Sarah spotless with a great pool sauna and Jacuzzi.Over looking the bay.Enjoy the treatments well worth every penny. Thank you you to the reception for looking after my wife and me with very useful friendly advice.Charmin you smoothed our booking with good old fashioned service.The food is really really exceptional prepared with care unique taste. Thank you to every one of you.The only thing I missed was making a note of all your names, thank you xx

The Three Ferrets

Cracking friendly "locals pub" but welcomed as a tourist. No frills, decent beer (only one real ale on but well kept). Pool table, big screens, bring your own food.

The Rum & Crab Shack

The food was good. Unfortunately we were literally ignored by the waitress. Only after calling several times were we able to order new drinks or pay.
It wasn't because there were too many people to serve.
Otherwise a cozy old pub.

Wheelchair accessibility: Not possible, pub is on the first floor... no elevator available

The Golden Lion

Pub split into two halves (bar and lounge), with a central bar serving both sides. Small beer garden out back that’s over looked by the town church, no sea view due to the pub being located in the town centre (nice spot on a sunny day). Pub shows sport on a few tvs and has a typical selection of drinks on offer. The place could do with some TLC to bring it back to life a bit, as it does feel a bit soulless if it’s quiet.

Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar

Lifeboat Inn, St Ives

Had food here and it was lovely. Lovely harbour side pub with nice views over the harbour of St Ives. We ate small fish and chips and lite bite scampi. Then popped in again with Family. Would definitely recommend dining here or just popping in for a drink. Thankyou team.

The Queens

Went to watch rugby, plenty of space and good atmosphere. They did forget our food order but rectified it really quickly and we're super apologetic! Nachos for the win.

Jus' Desserts St Ives

Not the best ice cream but I struggle to think of many other places I've enjoyed an ice cream as I do here. Granted the seagulls keep you entertained with their begging but don't be too relaxed or they'll rip that ice cream out of your clammy paws.

Beer & Bird

Great food and even better service.
Servers were really helpful and chatty which was nice to see, usually they are too busy in summer months… burgers are lovely, chips a bit too salty for me so I left most of them. Will be visiting again :-)

Yellow Canary

We bought a Chicken, Bacon and Cheese Pasty. It was unreal. We bought a Cinnamon Bun too which was fantastic, really tasty and crispy on the outside.

The guy who served us was really friendly, and only took a few minutes to heat the pasty up.

Cost us £9, which I guess isn’t cheap, but for the quality of the food it’s definitely worth it.

Would recommend to anyone in St Ives and will go again.

The Beach Club Restaurant

A great restaurant on the the beach food and views to die for excellent service 5 star a very relaxing atmosphere which made for a romantic evening enjoyed by us both thank you

The Upper Deck Bar And Terrace

The best Gluten Free pizza I've had. Really enjoyed the lobster topping Delicious pizza in a fabulous atmosphere

Dietary restrictions: Fabulous Gluten Free pizza

Willy Waller's Ice Cream Factory

The raspberry frozen yoghurt was absolutely delicious and the staff was very friendly. Fair prices.
The only unusual thing was that the “Captain” rum and raisin had a chocolate ice cream base instead of vanilla, which was different to normal rum and raisin, but not necessarily bad.
But all the flavours we tried were lovely.

Courtyard Tea Room

Very friendly and fun staff, excellent service and atmosphere and a really enjoyable cream tea at a sensible price.
One warning - don’t put cream on your scone on first. You may have to do the washing up!!!

Hong Kong Kitchen

Have been getting takeaways from the Hong Kong Kitchen since the early 00s and can confidently say this is the best takeaway in St Ives, past or present. Food is always delivered quickly and arrives steaming hot, fresh and delicious. Vegetarian options are just as tasty as the meat options. Prices are good value and portions are a great size, never left hungry. All of the staff are lovely and very efficient too. A mainstay of St. Ives.

Yeungs

Very fair pricing. Tofu surrounds (chilli, etc) was great, but actual tofu was slightly overdone. Cash only.

Vegetarian options: Good range of tofu, though a bit tough on the day we took away.

King Kebab

Amazing halloumi burger?? me and my friends sam, lizzy and cara enjoyed ur food and the service was absolutely amazing?? we love u king kebab guy were coming back to st ives to see u again so don’t quit?? 10/10 experience absolutely exquisite?