Welcome to The Razor Clam
Nestled in the charming streets of Saint Ives, The Razor Clam offers an exquisite dining experience that highlights the best of local seafood. With a commitment to freshness and quality, their menu showcases delicacies such as mussels mariniere, flavorful fish chowder, and a variety of sustainably sourced fish like monkfish and John Dory. The restaurant’s inviting atmosphere, coupled with attentive service, creates a cozy retreat away from the bustling harbor. Customers rave about the delicious dishes and friendly staff, making it a must-visit destination for seafood lovers and an exceptional culinary gem in the heart of Cornwall.
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The Razor Clam, 2 Tregenna Pl, Saint Ives TR26 1SD, United Kingdom Hotline: +44 1736 691334
If you find yourself in the picturesque town of Saint Ives, UK, make sure to visit The Razor Clam, a culinary gem nestled at 2 Tregenna Place. With rave reviews and a reputation for exceptional seafood, this restaurant is perfectly situated away from the bustling harbor, offering a cozy respite for seafood lovers.
The Razor Clam's charm lies not only in its welcoming atmosphere but also in its thoughtfully crafted menu. Highlights include a range of local fish dishes such as Plaice Fillet (£23.00), Sea Bream (£22.50), and the more exquisite Monkfish (£29.50). For seafood aficionados, the Homemade Fish Chowder (£19.00) and the drool-worthy By The Sea Crab Taco (£22.00) are must-tries. Don’t miss out on the heartwarming Mussels Mariniere (£18.00), which has won over numerous guests with its delightful flavors.
One of the restaurant's standout features is its friendly and attentive service. Customers have consistently praised the staff for their hospitality. The ambiance is cozy and adorned with charming decorations, creating a homely vibe complemented by comfortable banquettes and flowers on each table. As described by one visitor, it’s a "clean, nicely decorated" space perfect for a relaxing meal.
- Customer Insights:
- Janett Vass hailed it as a “Wonderful place!” after repeated visits during her stay.
- Azmi Samdjaga raved about the “simply exquisite” food and highlighted the mussels as a must-try.
- Pavi C described the lobster as “beautiful and very delicious,” a testament to the chef's talented culinary skills.
- Dining Experience:
- The restaurant offers a well-stocked bar with a variety of drinks, enhancing the dining experience.
- Customers appreciate the large portions, such as the seafood chowder served with fresh bread—a satisfying meal in itself.
- Reservations are recommended, as the restaurant frequently fills up, a clear indicator of its popularity due to the quality of food and service.
Whether you're sharing a delightful seafood platter or indulging in a comforting bowl of clam and crab chowder, a visit to The Razor Clam promises a memorable experience. The chef's focus on freshness and flavor truly makes this an establishment that stands out in the culinary landscape of Cornwall. So next time you're in Saint Ives, treat yourself to an unforgettable meal at The Razor Clam—you won’t regret it!
All I can say this is a Wonderful place! We visited twice during our stay in Cornwall. The restaurant is clean, nicely decorated and the service is just amazing as well as the food! We had a nice time there, the food is truly amazing! Highly recommended!
Stumbled upon this quaint little restaurant and what a wonderful experience we had. Michelle, the waitress, was so friendly and helpful with making sure that everything went well. It was full and yet it wasn't noisy. The food was simply exquisite. Don't miss their mussels marinier!
Service top notch, fantastic food. Went here with my fiance and she loved the oysters so much she had to have a second platter. Wonderful place and the staff were fantastic! Must visit if in st Ives
Was looking for somewhere to have lunch on a very busy day in midsummer, and found this friendly little restaurant away from the crowded harbour area, in a shopping street close to the parish church. I managed to get a table next to the window. Lovely friendly waitress who welcomed me as soon as I walked through the door, and polite and attentive service throughout my meal. It's a cosy and homely little place with comfy blue banquettes, lots of little ornaments, and flowers on the tables. There's another room upstairs, plus clean toilets and baby changing. The restaurant as a whole was very clean, with tables sanitised between customers. There's a well stocked bar with a good choice of beers, cider, gin, cocktails, and wine, as well as hot drinks. Ordered half a pint of the local Cornish Orchards cider, and it was really good and refreshing. The lunch menu included a wide choice of locally and freshly caught fish and seafood dishes, as well as burgers and a few vegetarian options. I had a bowl of clam and crab chowder, served with bread and a lemon slice. Flavourful and filling, with big chunks of crab meat, clams slightly chewy, lots of potato, leeks, peas and herbs. A simple but satisfying lunch, and very reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend!
Everything was top-notch! Food, atmosphere, lovely staff. We chose a few sea food starters, and every single dish was perfectly cooked. I recommend oysters! Fresh and fried, both delicious. Thank you for this awesome culinary experience :)
A real hidden gem. If you’re looking for scampi and chips don’t go here. If you’re looking for a relatively small but perfectly executed and varied menu this is the place to go. Hard to categorize it as they cover risotto to curry. The thing that stands out is that the chef clearly has a very good palate, dishes were made from scratch and fresh flavors shine through in everything… with so much mediocre around in St Ives this place is a cut above. Book, it fills up and for good reason!
The lobster was beautiful and very delicious! Steak was wonderful too.. mussels and prawns were great too- ate them before clicking pics! Totally worth the visit! I’m bookmarking this place for future visits. Thanks once again! Kudos to your chef!
Excellent restaurant, book early as it is very popular and very busy! Lovely little place with brilliant service, very friendly staff. We really enjoyed our meal. The little fella had fish and chips - massive fish for a kids portion! The lady had seafood chowder (huge bowl, a meal in itself) and then pasta pomodoro. I had crispy tighter prawns and them lobster. Which was superb. All of the food was very very good, we really enjoyed our meal and wouldn’t hesitate to come back. Note: it is on a street in central St Ives so no parking on site, need to park in a car park and potter across the town to it, but it is not a big place, so easy to do.