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“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.
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
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?
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.
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.
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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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!
