The Seafood cuisine of St Ives
Restaurants throughout Cornwall offer a unique gaze into Cornish culture, the cuisine on offer is both emblematic of the history of the county and reflective of the agricultural heritage that has developed throughout Cornwall’s environment. Dining in St Ives is, for the most part predominantly centred around the town’s relationship with the ocean, across the harbour front innumerable restaurants offer a variety of seafood cuisine fresh from the depths of the Atlantic. Whilst staying in St Ives it’s well worth getting out and trying what’s on offer so here’s some of the top seafood picks in St Ives to embrace during your stay at the Sail Lofts luxury self catering apartments.
The Seafood Cafe
It goes without saying that The Seafood Cafe is predominantly a fish restaurant, although there is a smaller selection of steak and poultry on the menu though it’s best to keep in mind that the options for vegetarians are a little scarce. Here you have the opportunity to build your meal from scratch with the option to choose your desired fish or meat, how it’s cooked and what source it’s accompanied with. With a fantastic variety of fish on the menu you can treat your palette to baked local scallops with a chorizo and artichoke puree or try a selection from the menu to share with salt and pepper squid with asian dipping sauce. The Seafood Cafe truly embraces the wonderful produce that makes the town so special.
Porthgwidden Beach Cafe
Certainly a more relaxed vibe with stunning views across St Ives Bay to Godrevy lighthouse, the Porthgwidden Beach Cafe is only a few seconds away from our luxury self catering apartments residing on the edge of the quaint Porthgwidden Beach. With a dinner menu that blends seafood cuisine with exciting flavours of Asian and Mediterranean cooking the Cafe is without question a must visit when staying in our luxury apartments in St Ives.
Alba Restaurant
If you’re looking for fine dining in St Ives then Alba is the place to go, with picturesque views of the harbour front from within a former lifeboat house Alba combines the traditions of St Ives with fine dining. Choose from a selection of fish dishes that satiate the palette whilst pairing your meal with selections from their wonderful menu of wine.
Fish is of course paired to the traditions of Cornwall it only takes a moment to discover some of the wonderful restaurants on offer throughout the town, so if you’re staying with us at the Sail Lofts luxury accommodation in St Ives then why not make the most of your time here and enjoy the wonders of Cornish cuisine that lies right outside.
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With twelve luxury apartments steeped in Cornish tradition there's no better place to embrace the heritage of Cornwall. The Sail Lofts luxury accommodation in St Ives is the perfect way to enjoy luxury accommodation in Cornwall in the heart of a town so intertwined with it’s cultural heritage. To find out more about when you can next be in St Ives then why not take a look at our last minute accommodation? Or if you have a date in mind over the next few months and want to find out if your perfect destination for luxury accommodation is available then get in touch. St Ives is waiting.
