Restaurants in St Ives

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

What a blast!

The food was delicious (we had the Belgian tapas - which was a first for us - & a honeycomb waffle that could cure world peace), the atmosphere was warm, the staff were welcoming & so knowledgeable…because this is a great place for beer enthusiasts!

So much choice - some more well known labels, some niche - we were given great recommendations & all were served in gorgeous glassware & tasted heavenly.

Would highly recommend to all! We shall return one day…

Porthmeor Beach Cafe

We went here to celebrate my in-laws ruby wedding anniversary and the staff were super friendly. We had one of the booths over looking the beach. They let us come sooner to decorate it too. Really enjoyed the food/drink selection. Would definitely come back!

Blas Burgerworks

AMAZING. That sums it up really, no complaints at all about this banging burger joint. Went here two weeks in a row on our holiday to St Ives, my partner had the special with beef both times and said they were some of the best burgers he's had.
I was impressed that all of their burgers could be made vegetarian and vegan. The beef / bean / chicken way of doing things is great, makes for a less stressful ordering experience.

It's also nice to be able to eat the same things as everyone else as a vegetarian, instead of sitting there with your sad salad or the dreaded falafel wrap when your mates dig into their gourmet burgers.

Also that cookie dough dessert you're not sure you should get? Get it. You won't regret it.

Love their commitment to being green as well, karma drinks are a personal fave anyway and always happy to see them on a menu. The GuacaNOle was awesome and I'll be experimenting with making something like that myself!

Highly recommend, don't miss out on this gem when you visit St Ives.

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.

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.

Sharky's Fish & Chips Ltd

By far the best fish and chips we have ever had. Large cut chips with crunchy outer, fantastic fish and batter. Large portion for a reasonable price in a well presented cardboard box.

Talay Thai Kitchen

Delicious food excellent service, fabulous location overlooking the sea, you can't book, but worth the risk! Excellent evening before the theatre. My choo chi hake was stunning

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!

The Rum & Crab Shack

I’m surprised Rum and Crab is rated only 4.2 stars at the time of writing, because it truly feels like a luxury in St Ives. For the quality, the prices are very reasonable. I went with a party of three, and we shared a platter for four — the value was excellent, and the food itself was outstanding. This is definitely a must-visit in St Ives. A unique spot with a fantastic atmosphere and a wide selection of drinks.

Hong Kong Kitchen

Excellent customer service and delicious food.

We accidentally had our order mixed up, they sent a driver very quickly with our missing food items. All piping hot and delicious. Thank you.

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

Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar

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.

The Upper Deck Bar And Terrace

Visited during a recent day trip to St Ives. The staff were friendly, restaurant was clean. Good selection of pizzas and drinks. Pizzas delivered to us quickly. Reasonable prices.

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

Went to jus desserts a few weeks ago for a crepe, although they where not available due to peak summer times my server (jack) showed me many other options, I opted for a hot waffle with lotas and Nutella sauce, lotus crumb, butterscotch wippy and whipped cream with a wafer disk. 10/10 would definitely go again and the perfect dessert for my holiday

Lifeboat Inn, St Ives

Great location on sea front. Booked online...easy to do. Dog friendly table area which was perfect. Had a lovely meal Quick service. Friendly staff. Would definitely go again

Beer & Bird

Best chicken burger in St Ives! This is hidden up the high street above one of the shops! It is a hidden gem! Most restaurants in St Ives offer chicken burgers, however if you want the real deal then you need to come here! Absolutely delicious burger! Staff are lovely and friendly too! Will be returning!

Yellow Canary

When you see the cafe name proudly inset in the doorstep, you know someone here cares about details. We were picking up sandwiches for a long train journey but the croissant looked so delicious that we took one of those for breakfast. And then we noticed there was only one pain au raisins left - so we took that too. A boring train ride was transformed into a real treat. The sandwiches were very large but absolutely sensational. Competition in St Ives is fierce but @theyellowcanary is standout.

The Three Ferrets

Amazing pub amazing staff, very friendly traditional pub. They hold challenges such as the Jenga challenge and bullseye challenge. The locals are lovely and make the night even more enjoyable and the owners are lovely women who make the effort to take time and chat to people. Highly recommend this pub

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

We really enjoyed our cream tea. Lovely service, great prices and owned by a local lady. Some of the reviews here seem a bit unfair. I’d stick to the English tea…there is better coffee elsewhere in town.

Yeungs

We've had a takeaway from here many times - its a family run business and the family are genuine, relentlessly hardworking and make the most delicious Chinese food. The veggies are always crisp and fresh, tofu and black bean is delicious, chow mein really good - my personal favourite is the Chinese curry and my son loves all of the above with a side of salt and pepper chips (which are also covered in garlic and chilli!) All fab!!!

The Beach Club Restaurant

I was worried initially about coming here as I had read many bad reviews. However, we had an excellent meal - the food was delicious, the service was quick and attentive and there was live music playing in the background. The view is wonderful from the restaurant, despite the weather having been a bit miserable whilst we were there. The decor is nice and the tables are nicely spaced apart so it doesn’t feel crowded. It is an expensive place to eat but at the same time the food was tasty and of high quality and the setting is one of a kind. I would return again, and was glad to have come here.

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?