
Reef&Beef Seafood &Steak St Ives
“Steak House Seafood British Wine Bar Cocktails Atmosphere Sunday Roast Contemporan”
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About Reef&Beef Seafood &Steak St Ives
Reef&Beef Seafood &Steak St Ives is a seafood restaurant at 29-31 Fore St in Saint Ives, open daily. The menu pairs steak with seafood, so one table can order rump steak from the two-course lunch menu while another chooses crab paccheri or pork belly. A wine bar and cocktails run alongside the food, and a Sunday roast is part of the offer. Guests reach the dining room by going down stairs from the main road. The restaurant is family-run, and an award hangs on the walls.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention rump steak, pork belly, calamari starter and seafood linguine.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention rump steak, pork belly, calamari starter and seafood linguine.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“During the dinner service, the restaurant was packed with diners. The waitress greeted us warmly, always wearing a cheerful smile. We ordered two portions of squid ink pasta, one pork belly, and one crab paccheri. Every dish was delicious, but the biggest surprise was the pork belly, its tangy sweetness made it especially appetizing.”
- Google user
“We had an amazing meal last night to celebrate my husbands 60th birthday, the food, drinks and service was excellent! If you are looking to celebrate a special occasion in St Ives, I would definitely consider Reef & Beef! Thanks guys for a fabulous night xx”
- Google user
“Restaurant closes at 10, but they accepted a booking for 9. And then from the moment we got there, they were rushing us. Food was good. But we needed help with a bottle of wine and the lady was very rude to begin with. Didn’t really know the prompt questions I usually get at other places to help us decide. During eating, the staff constantly came over to peer at our table to see if we had finished eating. This was not nice and not appreciated making us feel uncomfortable. Then didn’t bother to tell us that the kitchen was closing and if we wanted to make a last order. Like even pubs ring the bell for last order. Nice looking restaurant, food was ok, but we were very let down by the service of the staff. Don’t allow bookings at 9 if you can’t handle it or put in a warning. The night before we were at Mackerel Sky who don’t even have a reservation option and took us in and sat us down at 8.20 even though they close at 9. And provided a wonderful service. So reefandbeef was a big disappointment.”
- Google user
“We found this restaurant online and decided to visit because the menu had everything we were looking for — both fresh seafood and delicious meat dishes. The photos looked amazing, so we decided to give it a try. From the moment we walked in, we noticed how clean, well-maintained, and welcoming the place was. The portions were generous, the food was absolutely delicious, and every dish was full of flavour. The staff were very kind, friendly, and attentive, which made our experience even better. We didn’t know at first that the founders of this restaurant are also Moldovan, but we discovered it later, and it was such a pleasant surprise. In the end, we can truly say that this was one of the best and most delicious restaurants we have visited in this area. Thank you for the amazing food, the great service, and for creating such a wonderful place. We will definitely come back!”
- Google user
“Lovely place , hidden on "Main Street" Lovely interior Quick steak for lunch , twice Very good meat . Well prepared fries . Tasty tomatoes Good wine by the glass.... Would I go back? YES YES Highly recommended Follow me for more reviews across Europe (Berlin, Madrid , London and so on)”
Hours
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Customer Review Summary
Steak draws the most praise here, especially the rump, which one reviewer ordered rare and received rare with a perfect sear, and another found tender and well cooked on the lunch menu. A ribeye is also described as cooked to perfection, though one diner found the steaks tasty but not the best they have had. Close behind is the pork belly, called flavourful, tender and tangy sweet, along with calamari starters, pork croquettes, seafood linguine in lobster sauce, squid ink pasta and crab paccheri. Waitresses are repeatedly called friendly, and one took time explaining the menu. The main complaint is pressure late in the evening. One reviewer with a late booking says staff rushed them, kept checking whether plates were finished, were rude over a bottle of wine, and never mentioned last orders. Another found the entrance on the main road hard to find and the first welcome not that welcoming. A couple note generous portions, and one diner celebrated a husband's 60th birthday dinner here.
Location
Seafood restaurants near Reef&Beef Seafood &Steak St Ives
- The Rum & Crab Shack4.32,3750.1 mi
rum list and flights, cocktails, harbour view
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reef&Beef Seafood &Steak St Ives | 4.5340 | — | rump steak, pork belly, calamari starter |
| The Rum & Crab Shack | 4.32,375 | 0.1 mi | rum list and flights, cocktails, harbour view |
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