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Porthminster Cafe Summary
- Address: Porthminster Beach, St Ives, TR26 2EB (Map)
- Tel: +44 (0)1736 795352
- E-mail: Click here to contact
- Cuisine(s): Modern, Pacific Rim, Seafood
- Opening Times: Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 16:00 18:00 - 22:00
- Avg Price (Lunch): £22.00 (Dinner): £30.00
(Avg Price is the average cost per person for two courses, coffee, half a bottle of house wine and tip/service)
Porthminster Cafe Description
Thoughts of blissful times in the Caribbean come flooding back as one contemplates the ocean from this dreamy location, which has been tastefully set up as a foodie destination.
Inspirational food from Australian chef Michael Smith comes to the guest, you may have seen him featured on Beach Cafe, Discovery Channel. In the summer evenings there could be a barbecue at one end of the beach serving simply grilled seafood and local produce.
Every evening though, the action moves from the open air into the dining room, where the chefs put on a show with the great quality local produce; there is also a supporting terrace for those who will not be dragged indoors at any price.
Starting with sun-dried tomatoes and chillies in a lime dressing, one could progress to Moroccan-style braised lamb shank on couscous, rounding off with Riesling-roasted peaches with cinnamon, star anise and mascarpone. The service is casual and friendly to suite the surroundings.
Serious ingredients and food with amazing views, all in all a wonderful place for uncomplicated and informal culinary enjoyment.
Your Reviews of Porthminster Cafe
DS Clark (29 December 2008)
It couldn't be better. We arrived after a long, cold train journey, the heat went out in our carriage halfway from London, and we were seated next to an active heater. Soup and homemade bread appeared promptly, followed by a seafood curry that offered a fine balance of sweet coconut and warming spices. Venison was cooked to perfection and served with a lovely sauce that again, balanced sweet and savory in satisfying proportions. A banana toffee rift on Eton Mess was a treat at the end of an altogether wonderful meal, which we savored in the jovial, warm ambiance of this idyllic cafe.
Norman West (17 November 2007)
We eat fairly regularly at Porthminster and look forward to the friendly casual atmosphere, excellent food and good wine at reasonable prices. We were always disappointed when it closed in October, now but it is open pretty well throughout. It is our first point of call when we take our visiting friends who totally are entranced with the place.
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Additional Info for Porthminster Cafe
Children welcome- Groups allowed
Air conditioning
- Outside seating
- Reservations
- Cover Charge
- House red: £12.95
- House white: £12.95
- Service charge: Not included, card slips closed
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