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One of the Best Restaurants in Cornwall
We are immensely proud of the outstanding food produced by our Head Chef, Aaron McNamara, and his team, making ours a contender for the best restaurant in Cornwall. Top quality dining would not be possible without his team’s commitment and passion for locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and produce. To place ours amongst the best restaurants in Cornwall we grace your plate with only the freshest seafood from Cornish waters and the most flavoursome meat reared from roaming cattle.
Dining at the Driftwood 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.
Our menus change to reflect the seasons so there’s always a reason to return and an excuse to try another bottle from our wine cellar.
We’re open every day for light lunches and every evening for dinner, and for those hotel guests that don’t want the full dining experience we offer a simple supper in the drawing room or on the deck. We can also cater for private lunches and celebrations, or business, or treat someone special to a naughty but oh-so-good cream tea.
Please note: our restaurant is temporarily closed on Sundays and Mondays. Our Tasting Menus and Sunday Lunch menus are unavailable until further notice.
If you have an overnight booking we urge you to book dinner reservations in advance so we can guarantee you a table. Non-resident dinner bookings are welcome, but pre-booking is essential. We are delighted to take advance lunch and cream tea bookings too - choose to relax with a bite to eat in our cosy lounge, on our terrace or in our gardens. Please call or email us to book.

Award-winning Restaurant
3 AA Rosettes
We are delighted to share our restaurant has been awarded three prestigious AA Rosettes. Congratulations to our kitchen team for their hard work, and for putting us on the map for fine dining in Cornwall.

The Finest Ingredients
Award-winning food
Our aim is simply to awaken your senses to some top-notch food and drink. Food accolades…tick. Highly-acclaimed food… tick. Stacked cellar… tick. Stunning setting… tick. All the ingredients for a memorable dining experience in the best restaurant in Cornwall. You just need to choose who to share it with. View our sample menu for a soupçon of what’s on offer.
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Treat Yourself
Looking for restaurants in Portscatho? No problem, we welcome non-residents. Prior booking is essential, please call 01872 580644 to book. Come and enjoy fresh, quality dining in a relaxed coastal setting with breathtaking views.
Restaurant opening times:
Dinner – daily from 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Lunch - daily from 12.30pm - 2pm
Cream Tea – daily from 3pm – 5pm
Lounge or terrace dining:
Driftwood Lights – daily from 12pm – 2.30pm and for Residents only in the evenings from 6-9pm

Foodie Gifts
Gift experiences to remember
Make memories at the Driftwood, why not send a thoughtful, personalised gift to someone you love? Treat a loved one to a dining experience in one the most acclaimed sea view restaurants in Cornwall. View our range of dining gift vouchers and treat that special someone.
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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
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!