“There is no sincerer love than the love of food.”

One of the Best Restaurants in Cornwall

We are immensely proud of the outstanding food produced by our talented team of chefs, led by the award-winning Paul Green, making our menus a contender for the best restaurant in Cornwall. Top-quality dining would not be possible without the team's commitment and passion for locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and produce.

To place ours amongst the best restaurants in Portscatho, we grace your plate with only the freshest seafood from Cornish waters, the most flavoursome meat reared from roaming cattle and the freshest vegetables from trusted local farmers.

Dining at the Driftwood restaurant in Cornwall is a relaxed affair. On warm evenings, begin with an aperitif or end with a post-dinner tipple on our decked terrace overlooking the crystal blue waters of Gerrans Bay.

Come the chillier months, sip a cocktail in our relaxed lounge, warmed by the crackling open fire.

Our menus change to reflect the seasons, so there's always a reason to return to our Portscatho restaurant and an excuse to try another bottle from our carefully curated wine cellar.

Our restaurant in Cornwall is open for light lunches and dinner. We can also cater for private lunches and celebrations. Why not treat someone special to a naughty but oh-so-good afternoon tea?

Restaurant Bookings

If you have an overnight booking, we urge you to book dinner reservations in advance so we can guarantee you a table at our Portscatho restaurant. Non-resident dinner bookings are welcome, but pre-booking is essential. We are delighted to take advance lunch, afternoon tea and cream tea bookings too - choose to relax with a bite to eat in our cosy lounge, on our terrace or in our gardens. 

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Dine With Us

Treat Yourself to Cornwall Dining

Treat yourself to an indulgent affair at our sea view restaurant in Cornwall. We welcome residents and non-residents to enjoy a delicious dining experience in Portscatho, accompanied by beautiful sweeping sea views in our breathtaking coastal setting.

Restaurant opening times:
Dinner – Daily 6.30pm – 9.00pm 
Lunch – Saturday & Sunday 12.30pm - 2pm
Cream Tea – Daily 3pm – 5pm

Reservations required.

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The Finest Ingredients

Sea view dining 

Our aim is simply to awaken your senses to some top-notch food and drink. Sit back and relax in our sea view restaurant in Cornwall and soak in the sweeping views of Gerrans Bay as you browse our seasonal menus. 

We've carefully crafted our food and drink offering to showcase the best Cornish produce, allowing you to taste the best of the county in one beautiful clifftop setting.

All you need to do is choose who to share this memorable experience with. View our sample menus for a taste of what to expect during your visit to our highly acclaimed restaurant in Portscatho.

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Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea

There's something quintessentially simple, yet delightful, about indulging in a freshly prepared afternoon tea at one of the best restaurants in Cornwall. 

At Driftwood, our afternoon teas reflect the high-quality attention to detail and care of our sea-view hotel. Where better to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea in Cornwall than in our Portscatho restaurant with unspoilt views of the most scenic stretch of coastline in the UK?

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Meet the Chef

Meet the Chef

Passion and talent come together with our head chef, Paul Green. Paul's menus in our Cornwall restaurant reflect his dedication for good quality, local ingredients, creating seasonal dishes that delight with every bite.

Paul's food philosophy is flavour first. Keep it simple with wonderful local quality ingredients treated with maximum respect. Paul has a particular affinity for seafood and a developing interest in vegetables, which all often appear on his seasonal menus.

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Wine List

Wine List

'Fantastic Wine with Great Company and Wonderful Food, Creates Memories to Cherish' - Paul & Fiona

Our Wine list in our Portscatho restaurant reflects us, the Driftwood. We adore the story behind the label, the location of the winery, the sustainability and the passion of production. This is why our wine list is carefully and thoughtfully created, offering an array of wines for your choosing to accompany your meal perfectly at our sea view restaurant in Cornwall.

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Foodie Gifts

Gift experiences to remember

Make memories with loved ones at Driftwood. For that someone special, why not send a thoughtful, personalised gift with an experience you know they'll love and cherish forever? Treat a loved one to a dining experience at one of the most acclaimed sea view restaurants in Cornwall. View our range of dining gift vouchers and treat that special someone.

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"Romantic Cornish hideaway"
This is a fabulous, very romantic Cornish hideaway... Elegant dining with delicate dishes packed with flavour...
Tom Chesshyre - The Times
"The perfect place for a weekend getaway."
A hidden gem…the perfect place for a weekend getaway. Everything about this place is just superb, from the moment you arrive you instantly feel relaxed.The food is amazing, along with the views...
Google Review
"You need to go here"
Where to start? The bedroom view? (Jaw-stopping sea view from all three windows.) Service? Perfection itself and really friendly, too. Decor? Absolutely stunning, warm and comfortable. But it's the food...
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"Truly wonderful, hidden Cornish gem!"
Wow! What a beautiful restaurant and breathtaking scenery. The food was incredible especially the fish board, and we even walked down and took a dip in the sea at the beach. The staff were so friendly...
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"An exceptional hotel & restaurant "
An exceptional hotel & restaurant in a wonderful location! Relaxed and super comfortable. Fabulous staff particular thanks to Steph and a great chef in Oli! Food was amazing! Everyone made our extra...
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"My new favourite hotel"
I've visited this amazing hotel twice now. Once with friends and our three children and once with my family. Everything is just lovely... location, food, decor, wine list, atmosphere...I could go on. ...
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"I just wanted to say "thank you""
I don't quite know how this is possible but our stays with you just get better by the year, the month, the week, the day, the hour and the minute. As for the food, well it is truly a delight to the taste...
Guest Email
"Beautiful Hotel"
We have walked past this hotel many times on our walk to the beach from the Caravan Club site at the top of the road and always said we must stay there sometime. Well now we have and it was all that we...
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"Family Treat"
A huge family treat, we had the superb taster menus and a great fun experience. Big thank you to Guy, our waiter, so efficient and kind, a great personality. Date of visit: February 2020...
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"Perfect for a sunshine break"
This is a delightful hotel in a stunning location. The extensive gardens run down to the sea and the views are breath-taking. The service was outstanding and my husband pronounced breakfast "the best ...
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"Cuddle-inducing retreat "
Charming, atmospheric…There can be no more cuddle-inducing retreat in Cornwall than this......
London Evening Standard
"Sublime! Still my favourite restaurant in the world!"
As usual the Driftwood did not disappoint. We had a truly wonderful evening for my partner's birthday starting with complimentary champagne on the terrace looking at the beautiful view below of the mediterranean...
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"What a wonderful discovery "
We were meeting up with some very dear friends and were looking for somewhere a bit special for lunch. After browsing the internet I came across the Driftwood Hotel, loved the look of it so booked a table...
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"Superb"
We had lunch here with friends to celebrate my 75th birthday. What a find. I think it deserves a Michelin star, or bib at the very least. Every course was superb, well explained and presented. The secluded...
Valerie Taplin
"Personal touches "
Right up alongside the best seaside hotels in Britain. All kinds of personal touches – like the sea urchin shell placed on the early morning tea tray. Dinners to die for, with succulent local hand...
Brian Jackman, Daily Telegraph
"Exquisite short break"
A wonderful short holiday here to celebrate our Golden Wedding Anniversary. We arrived exhausted after a long drive and a breakdown on the M5 but were soon revived by a warm welcome and a walk down to...
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"What a gem"
We came here while on holiday and was totally blown away. This place reminded me of Barbados and I felt right at home. The food is of a very high quality and very tasty. Staff are discrete and efficient...
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"What a find!"
What a find! Tucked out the way from the usual crowded places, here you have peace and relaxation without any hassle. Just book in and let the price and tranquility of the area wash over you. No other...
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""Excellence All Round""
"Our second stay in this well located cliff top hotel on the Roseland Peninsular. Extremely comfortable rooms and first class service from a top team of dedicated and friendly staff. Similarly excellent...
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"Friendly and welcoming - amazing food!"
We stayed in Room 5, which was a good size with a VERY BIG and comfortable bed.  The staff were, without exception, welcoming and genuinely wished to make the stay a pleasure. The food was beautiful...
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We visited Driftwood to celebrate my husband’s birthday, and it was a magical experience from beginning to end. The staff were all so kind and attentive, the room super comfortable, and all the ...
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Staff were to a member courteous and helpful. We only went for coffee and lunch but we felt we were extremely well looked after by them! Fantastic views too. Easy access to the beach too. Overall hugely...
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"Delightful stay in this lovely hotel!"
The hotel is situated in a beautiful location with stunning views and its own beach. Our 2 night stay with family for a special birthday celebration was faultless. The service was friendly and relaxed...
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The hotel is superbly located overlooking the sea and has some quite dramatic views. Once you’ve wound your way through some of the pretty villages of Cornwall and arrive at the hotel you find it...
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"Great hotel in a fantastic setting made extra special by the food and the staff"
We stayed for four days in mid July and had fantastic weather every day. We had booked DB&B as with everything just out of lockdown we felt it was easier and safer. Turned out to be a great choice...
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"Family hotel with a hidden beach"
We've stayed in the area on holiday many times over the years and always come to our favourite restaurant for dinner. This year, we weren't able to secure a holiday rental in the area, so we decided to...
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"Dream location "
Very nice dream location with direct access to the beach. Very nice warm welcome at the hotel...The breakfast was exceptionally good and freshly prepared. Cream tea was lovely. The dinner would have earned...
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"Great 2nd Stay"
We returned to the Driftwood to stay for 4 nights in July as our escape post COVID lockdown. The service is as good as our last visit in 2019 as was the food. The Head Chef has changed with Oliver Pierrepont...
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"Another wonderful visit - delicious food"
We keep coming back to Driftwood. Every time the visit is wonderful and this was no exception. The food is outstandingly good, even for its class, and we had a delicious dinner again. The staff are all...
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"Sophisticated chic and style"
Relaxed ambience and youthful vibe and the food is also excellent…. Without compromising on its sophisticated chic and style, the place is very child-friendly....
Harpers & Queen
" The best in Cornwall"
Outstanding food - we couldn’t ask for more. Great wine pairing and attentive staff. The tasting menu was unbelievably good. We’ll be back!...
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"Perfect"
The restaurant serves a seasonal menu which summer visitors can enjoy on the outside terrace watching the sun drip down behind the horizon - perfect....
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"Fabulous welcome"
We were walk in's, fabulous welcome from the moment we entered asking for a room. Every member of staff was brillant, great wine list. The Ox tail was the best ever eaten, would have been happy to have...
Steve Burbidge
"Superb!"
The wonderful weather we had certainly helped and the high point was the food which I’ll review separately but even without those we would have loved The Driftwood. Beds were huge and comfortable...
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"A piece of Heaven"
This is our second stay at Driftwood, returning now from August. It’s not often we return to a place, but Driftwood is special; it has an aura of relaxation, calm, nothing is too much trouble and...
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"Relaxed atmosphere"
Last night I dreamed I went to driftwood again... there is a lovely, relaxed atmosphere... good food at a fair price always produces a smile on everyone’s face....
Jan Moir, Daily Telegraph
"Definitely one of my favourites"
 This place in Portscatho is not necessarily unknown, but its definitely one of my favourites..."...
Nathan Outlaw, The Times
"An absolutely brilliant 4 nights in this boutique hotal"
Driftwood has the most magnificent position on the cliff top with views to die for. The room, a family room with 2 bedrooms was perfect, the staff were friendly without being obtrusive and the food was...
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"The ultimate hideaway"
Turn off your mobile and head for the ultimate hideaway, where the only thing you’ll hear is the sea lapping at the shore....
Daily Mail
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We would just like to thank you and your very professional and friendly staff for making our stay at The Driftwood this week as enjoyable as it always is. In light of this very difficult and testing ...
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"A Little Gem"
This hotel is excellent! The hotel and gardens were tastefully decorated/maintained and created a lovely relaxed vibe. The tasting menu (and wine flight) was outstanding and was a match for any Michelin...
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"Perfect Balance"
In my opinion this Hotel gets it just right, blessed with the perfect position set in sub tropical gardens on the edge of a cliff with access to a stunning sandy beach with crystal clear waters Paul and...
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"Great food, great hotel"
Fantastic family break after lockdown. The hotel is perfectly situated near a lovely beach, staff were brilliant and very friendly, top class chef made for a perfect place to celebrate my wife’s...
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"One word summarises the food quality : OUTSTANDING"
This is a small comfortable hotel on the Roseland Coast, known to us in the past.We stayed the night in a sea view room and ate in the restaurant and while we have eaten in Michelin star restaurants all...
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"Superb!"
The wonderful weather we had certainly helped and the high point was the food which I’ll review separately but even without those we would have loved The Driftwood. Beds were huge and comfortable...
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"The nicest hotel I've ever stayed in in the UK"
I think this is the nicest hotel I've ever stayed in in the UK. I feel like I could write a novel about how relaxing and idyllic it is to wake up overlooking stunning gardens and ocean views, enjoy a ...
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"Still Amazing"
Visited in September and were very pleased that the standard of the Driftwood has not fallen. Fab location. Fab food and the most amazing views. So relaxing. Thank you to all concerned for making our ...
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Children's Dining

Children's Dining

Children’s dining is equally important, so we have early suppers for little people prepared from only the best fresh seasonal produce and created to order. This only applies to our little residents.

Dining out

Dining out

If you’re heading out to explore, we can even pack a picnic hamper crammed with delicious treats for you to take on your adventures – just ask!

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