Select menu done well. Fresh seafood was our choice. Spiciest food I have had in the UK. My…read morecrayfish pasta was cooked perfectly the crayfish were naturally sweet contrasting with the fresh red chilies and garlic. For a starter we had warm baguette with olives and ras el hanut, a Moroccan spice blend, and fruity olive oil. The chief honored my request for a dairy free entree. The hubs had fresh John Dory sautéed in brown butter accompanied by new potatoes and a small salad garnish. It was nice to find local seafood done simply. There were great looking pizzas coming out to the other table near us.

5 Stars is not enough for this restaurant. Ocean Grill is such a diamond of St. Ives!!! Food is…read moreimpeccable, very very fresh and delicious indeed plus the price is not a wallet killer. Service is ace, I could say flawless, staff are well-trained and very understanding. Special requests will never be rejected. Starters, main courses, desserts, 2 bottles of wine, coffee, tea and liquor for 4 people....altogether is around £30 each (more or less). This is one of the highly recomended places in St. Ives.

The Ocean Grill is one of the best restaurants in St.Ives…read more It is situated on the sea front and if you get a seat by the window you have an excellent view out over the beach and sea. The staff are very friendly and can't do enough to help you. There is a wide range of food and they do an excellent fish and chips. The portions are also very large - I have a big appetite but couldn't finish my main course! The prices aren't the cheapest available but given the quality of the food and the location it is good value for money.

Every time we come to St Ives we visit this place for lunch-it's just down the steps from the train…read morestation, so easy to get too but away from most of the crowds. the dining room is quite large, but the terrace is too, so sit out if it's a nice day. -For our most recent visit we booked online but didn't seem to have a choice of table. We arrived to find our table inside, but luckily there was space outside so we moved. Our orders were taken quickly but drinks took a while to arrive-they couldn't find the wine! Nevertheless our food was very good. The vinegar was a bit too strong on my warm beef salad, but everything else was great. They do separate vegan and gluten free menus too.

food is not bad but the service lady is rude, annoying, impatient, immature, unprofessional. doesnt…read morelook like the waitress was there to serve but there to get served. this is UK anyways.. so should have reasonable expectation regarding the civilization here and not too much complaint... a "poor" rating is fair. definitely does not deserve the Michelin recommendation. well probably the same case with most of the restaurants there. anyways, avoid going there if you can.

This is a relatively new addition to the eating options in St Ives, and is on a higher rung than…read moremost. The decor is modern with paintings by St Ives artists, and a view of the kitchen. As well as the imaginative menu, there are blackboard specials. I had a special of wild rabbit leg, wild venison bolognaise, herb gnocchi, and parsnip puree. This was truly delicious. I always give extra points to places that do rabbit! My partner had scallop and crab risotto with micro leaf salad. I only wish we could have tried starters and puds, but we had eaten a late lunch elsewhere, so we weren't up for the full monty. But we will definitely be back. Mains and wine for dinner for two was £36.

Visiting family in St Ives usually means a diet of fish'n'chips, pasties and fudge. But, in search…read moreof a higher class of restaurant, we were advised to check out The Black Rock. All the locals were a bit against the place at the start because it replaced a hardware store which had been in business since the 1950s. However, once they tried the food they were completely converted - and so were we. Everything here was fresh, locally found and made from scratch. My starter was the daily special: freshly caught and simply grilled mackerel. It was full of flavour and tasted great. I then had Cornish steak with hand cut chips. The meat was served perfectly with just enough truffle butter to bring out it's taste. The chips were crispy and delicious - almost as good as Fernandez and Leluu's ones! The rest if the menu was mainly fish and looked as good to eat as everything I had. We finished with a dessert of vanilla panacotta and two spoons. It was so good that we had to order a second. I can't recommend this place enough for anyone passing through St. Ives - or make a detour if you're close by.

I wasn't quite sure what to make of this place, its brash exterior seems a little out of place in…read moreSt. Ives' historical street frontages; but we were assured by our local chums who had made the reservation that it was THE place for seafood, and they were right. Having got ourselves settled in and drinks ordered, we were told to go and peruse the day's catch in the counter and pick our choice of main course. There is a 'standard' menu on the tables to help you decide, and it would be much easier if they just let you choose from that instead of having to huddle round the counter; still, it's a nice option to offer. We picked the seafood medley for two, which offers a good cross-section of what's on offer, and it was just the right size to satisfy the appetite without resorting to gluttony. Everything was very tasty and well-cooked - it doesn't get much fresher than this! For dessert, I couldn't resist the chocolate, hazelnut and tia maria torte, although in deference to my dairy intolerance I had it without the clotted cream. To give them their due, the server did come and ask if I was OK with that as there was some dairy involved in the torte itself; I responded that sometimes I'm prepared to suffer a little where chocolate is involved! I'm glad I did too, it was absolutely yummy, and I love the little crunchy sugar-caramel decorations that accompany several of the desserts. I'm definitely bookmarking this place for the next time we're in St. Ives.

When we arrived our table has been given to 2 people, the team advised us we had to wait. We…read morethought it was terrible service as there was a few empty tables of two seats and the two people were holding our table. The team didn't even offer us an aperitif while waiting so we left and went to a pub next door to spend our money. 40 minutes later... our table was finally available. As a starter, a few of us had the scallops. The dish was well presented but the scallops were pretty smalls and tasteless. Two of us had the whitebait fritters, the battered was light and crispy around the whitebait, a fine starter but nothing exceptional. For main some opted for monkfish, Cornish megrim sole and sea bass. Some others had duck or chicken breast. I didn't think the main were nicely presented, they were quite simple. I had my monkfish as recommended with hollandaise sauce. It was two tiny pieces of monkfish, it was good but again I wasn't impressed by the dish and by its taste. For dessert, few friends shared a chocolate and orange creme brûlée. I didn't like it and I just thought this dessert shouldn't be called creme brûlée but chocolate mousse ! Overall I didn't think this restaurant was amazing. Maybe on this day we were not very lucky and the team was not at its best. The person who booked this place goes very often to the Sea food cafe and she was very disappointed by the night too and the lack of great service.

We had dinner here two out of three night of our stay. There were plenty of other restaurants but…read morewe wanted to try more from this menu.

If you are a gin lover and like smoked meats you need come here!…read more Having prebooked a table we were taken up stairs and provided a menu. Luckily we were sat right under the specials board from that I instantly chose the fried haggis and then a ox cheek dish to follow. I also decided to sample a fire side cocktail which packed a punch of tequila. The fried haggis was sublime with it poached egg and was the perfect amount for a starter. Cream spinach was ordered to accompany my ox cheeks which turned out to be so tender! However it was so rich with the red wine sauce and mash that i struggled to finish. To complete the meal I opened the gin menu which was extensive. My friend had one that changed colour where I got a sake based one. Each one was carefully presented with delicate fruits .. Overall a very lovely place and a must to attend to in St Ives

Porthmeor Beach Cafe was an amazing experience. Visiting from Philly. We felt like we were in St…read moreMartin! The scenery, staff, menu and quality were just out of this world. Tomas was quite busy as I think they were a bit understaffed, but still was friendly and attentive Amazing wine and cocktail list. I can't wait to come back.

Had Sunday Lunch, it was amazing, great food and service. Every course was so tasty and had a twist…read morefrom the normal fare. Highly recommended

We dined here on our second night after the b&b recommended it to us. To be safe we booked a…read moretable. The entire decor was all wooden like being inside a ship and outside you can see the sea. Looking at the menu they offer your own personalised fish. First choose what type (I had monkfish) then choose what crumb you want it encased in or sauce. I was tempted to go for the chorizo crumb but went for the Cajun butter..then choose your side..i had the mustard mash.. while we waited on that I sampled the chowder while others shared some pitta bread, fish cakes, pork belly and camembert. All of which were stunningly presented with flavours to match. The monkfish was a decent portion for £16 I'm used to getting a sliver. I made everyone try it was too good to be missed. Every one else had haddock, sea bass and lemon sole all tasting fresh. To finish I just ordered a liquer coffee also very tasty. Overall if you love seafood come here (they do offer steak, veggie dishes and meaty things too. ) services was also very bantered and lovely.

Great Batter Fried Cod! Great lamb shank. Great service and beautiful view of harbor!read more

Really pleasant restaurant overlooking the scenic beach. I came in for dinner and had excellent…read morefish & chips. My very kind server had a large table of twelve jolly regulars to deal with (and from their chatter it was clear that they come here for celebrations, which is telling) but I was never ignored. I had flourless chocolate torte for dessert with a gigantic dollop of the smoothest clotted cream I've ever had. They're open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a takout window facing the beach. And although they have quite a bit of outdoor seating, the generously-windowed dining rooms are where it's at.

Excellent food and service combined with a great view make for a five stars review. I had Thai fish…read morecurry which was delicious and beautifully presented. My wife chose traditional fish and chips - it was cooked to perfection. Tip: book a table inside for the best views.