The Loft St Ives

You'll find yourself on one of St Ives' steeper stretches, but The Loft rewards the walk with proper seafood handling and an actual terrace that catches the light. This isn't the sort of place that hides behind location—the kitchen takes its catches seriously, prep is meticulous, and the wine list knows what it's doing. The split-level space feels genuinely local rather than designed-for-tourists, which means you'll spot regulars sharing tables and staff who actually remember your order from last month.