Harden's survey result
Summary
A “great view of the beach” (particularly from the deck) and across the bay to Godrevy Lighthouse in the distance has long been the major draw to this seaside café; while the food isn’t quite what it once was (breakfast is take-away only these days), it does its job, with dishes like crab linguine and fish ‘n’ chips playing up the local catch. PS – if you’re making a day of it, they also rent out 36 brightly coloured beachside ‘pods’ or shacks, allowing you to store your beach kit and refuel at this restaurant without the hassle of carting your valuables with you.
Summary
There’s no quibbling with the “view to die for” at this beachside café, and they also turn out some “delicious food” including “great fish ’n’ chips”; while it’s not quite what it was, having unsuccessfully essayed various formats in recent times, and is “now closed for breakfast (they do takeaway) which is the best time of day to visit”, “its location continues to be perfect”.
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Porthgwidden Beach, St Ives, TR26 1PL
Restaurant details
Porthgwidden Beach, St Ives, TR26 1PL
Opening hours
| Monday | 10 am‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am‑9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am‑9 pm |
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