Porthminster Beach Cafe crowned one of the UK's best
Porthminster Beach Cafe featured on the list from OpenTable, along with a few other Cornwall eateries.
The restaurant reservation site compiled a list of its top 100 spots around the country.
In a statement, they said: "If you're looking for the perfect place to dine outdoors this summer, this list has it all.
"Visit diner favourites in your area and enjoy a shared experience in the sun with friends, family, and even your dog!"
The full list of the UK's best outdoor dining spots for 2025 can be found on the OpenTable website here.
Why is Porthminster Beach Cafe among the UK's best for outdoor dining?
The list by OpenTable is generated from more than 800,000 reviews from verified OpenTable diners and dining metrics from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.
Restaurants with a minimum threshold of diner reviews were considered and evaluated through various factors.
These included:
Diner ratings
Percentage of five-star reviews
Number of alerts set
Percentage of reservations made in advance
Percentage of capacity and direct searches
Metrics were weighted to comprise an overall score, with restaurants then filtered by having outdoor dining.
According to its website, the "iconic whitewashed restaurant" enjoys "spectacular panoramic views" of the surrounding area.
It adds: "In the summer, providing a retreat from the sun-scorched sands below; it is the ideal spot to indulge in vibrant dishes infused with flavour, accompanied by bottles of crisp, refreshing wine pulled dripping from their coolers.
"A glass enclosed, heated terrace makes year round outdoor dining a pleasure."
Much of the menu has Asian and Mediterranean influences which showcase the "freshest seafood, garden-grown produce, and foraged coastal ingredients".
What do visitors think of Porthminster Beach Cafe?
Porthminster Beach Cafe has been well-received by visitors, earning a 4.4/5 rating on Tripadvisor from 3,846 reviews.
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One person shared: "This was an incredible culinary experience for the entire family!
"The food was practically gourmet, even the kids menu was not only delicious but on par with the adults menu. Very reasonable prices for the exquisite quality of food."
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Another said: "We came here for a Sunday Roast and it was delicious. Really generous portion size, lovely view and the service was quick and friendly. Will definitely go back."
A third wrote: "This cafe/restaurant was amazing - the food, looked, smelt and tasted superb!
"I had scallops and skate - both super fresh and delicious! Excellent value, great service and ambiance! Highly recommended!"
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