AT BY THE SEA, WE ARE DEDICATED TO OUR CRAFT AND LOVE OF GREAT TASTING SEAFOOD. DRIVEN BY THE FINEST INGREDIENTS AND OUR UNIQUE PREPARATION, WE STRIVE TO ACHIEVE A PREMIUM PRODUCT THAT CONSISTENTLY DELIVERS A BETTER TASTE EVERY TIME. THIS IS A SKILLED PROCESS THAT REINVENTS A RESPECTED CULINARY TRADITION AND IGNITES A PASSION FOR FLAVOUR.

Sea you soon!




Shortlisted in Top 10 for UK’s Restaurant of the Year

St Ives fish and chip restaurant, By The Sea, has been shortlisted as one of the Top 10 Restaurants of the Year, at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2023.

The family-owned restaurant is the only fish and chip shop in Cornwall to be shortlisted for this prestigious award, sponsored this year by Seafood from Iceland. The winner will be announced at The National Fish & Chip Awards, hosted by the The National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), on the 28th of February 2023 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge.

Andrew Crook, President at the NFFF, comments “The National Fish & Chip Awards are such an important part of celebrating the fish and chip industry, whilst recognising the very best in Britain. We’re delighted with the standard of applications this year and the Top 10 Restaurants of the Year really reflects the quality and hard-working nature of businesses in the UK. We can’t wait to celebrate at the awards ceremony!”

For further information on the National Fish and Chip Awards 2023, please visit: www.thefishandchipawards.com.

Award winning chef Ovi has put his experience, knowledge and strengths into decorating and creating "By The Sea".

This beautifully small seafood restaurant is located in the heart of St Ives– the dazzling jewel in Cornwall’s crown. A picturesque fishing harbour and seaside town. Voted best family holiday destination by Coast magazine and one of TripAdvisor’s top 10 European beaches.

By The Sea is a family seafood restaurant, serving a variety of seafood like crab, prawns mussels, fish and chips, fresh lobster from our tank and much more. We also have a selection of burgers, salads and also vegan fish and chips.

MENUS

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Crisp fried Old Bay calamari
10
Calamari crisp fried sprinkled with old bay seasoning, spring onions and garlic aioli
Tempura cajun prawns
9.50
King prawns fried in tempura batter, seasoned with Cajun spice and chilli jam mayonnaise
Halloumi fries (6)
8.50
Battered halloumi sticks served with chipotle mayonnaise
Cornish Mussels Mariniere
11
Local Cornish mussels cooked in white wine, garlic butter, cream and bread
Flaming Jalapenos poppers (6)
8.50
Jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese coated in panko crumbs served with sweet chili sauce
Szechuan Whitebait
10
Crisp fried whitebait in panko breadcrumbs served with garlic aioli

Mains

with Unlimited Chips

Traditional Large Prime Cod Fillet
22.95
Served with freshly cut chips, mushy peas and homemade tartare sauce
Traditional Large Prime Haddock Fillet
19.95
Served with freshly cut chips, mushy peas and homemade tartare sauce
Vegan fish & chips
18.95
Served with freshly cut chips, mushy peas and sweet chilli sauce
Fritto Misto
23.95
Fried Calamari, battered prawns and fried local fish served with freshly cut chips and homemade tartare sauce
FISH CAKES (2)
14.95
Breaded fish cakes served with chipotle mayo and mushy peas, chips or salad
Avocado & Halloumi Salad
15.95
Served with freshly cut chips and crusty bread, balsamic glaze and olive oil
Cornish Mussels Mariniere
19.95
Local Cornish mussels cooked in white wine, garlic butter and cream, Served with freshly cut chips and crusty bread

Burgers

Chicken Burger
15.95
Served with cheese, red onion, tomato, lettuce, gherkin and relish
halloumi burger
15.95
Served with red onion, tomato, lettuce, gherkin and relish
Double Quarter pounder cheese burger
15.95
Served with cheese, red onion, tomato, lettuce, gherkin and relish

Childrens Menu

Comes with an ice lolly

Cod & chips
7.5
Sausage and chips
7.5
Cheeseburger and chips
7.5
Chicken nuggets and chips
7.5
Halloumi fries and chips
7.5

Sides

Onion rings
3.95
Mushy peas
2
Curry sauce
2
Gherkins
2.5
Bread & Butter
3.95
Sauces
1
Garlic Aioli, Tartare, Chipotle Mayonnaise, Chilli Jam Mayonaisse, Sweet Chili Sauce

desserts

Smeaton mess
6
Banana split
6
Cheesecake
6
Ice cream
6
Chocolate brownie Sunday
6

white wine

MOLINO DEL SOL AIREN
18.4
An attractive dry white with flora and citrus aromas leading to a crisp, fresh palate.
175ml Gls £4.75 | 250ml Gls £6.30
LUNA AZUL SAVIGNON BLANC
19.4
Aromas of grapefruit that lead to a crisp and dry palate with hints of lemon and lime.
175ml Gls £4.95 | 250ml Gls £6.50
PRIMI SOLI PINOT GRIGIO
20.5
Dry, crisp and fruity with a wonderful hint of lemon.
175ml Gls £5.15 | 250ml Gls £6.75
TURTLE BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC
25.2
Fresh and vibrant with passion fruit, gooseberry and some melon characters. It has a balanced richness through the palate.
PARLEZ - VOUS? ‘PICPOUL DE PINET’
18.4
Crystal clear with green highlights. Soft, delicate nose, with pleasant hints of acacia and hawthorn blossom. Delicate and fresh in the mouth it has an excellent balance of structure.
175ml Gls £4.75 | 250ml Gls £6.30
MACON BLANC VILLAGES PATRIARCHE PERE ET FILS
31.5
Produced in the Maconnais in southern Burgundy, this wine is well balanced and fleshy.
GAVI DI GAVI IL PORTINO
25.2
This wine is a wonderful reflection of the Cortese grape variety. It is fruity and aromatic with just a hint of mineral notes and a mouthwatering citrus finish.
FAUSTINO RIVERO ULECIA ALBARIN
28.4
A beautiful lemon yellow with golden hues. Citrus and floral notes on the nose, a fantastic fresh finish. Floral notes with an elegant herbal background in the mouth with a good volume.

red wine

MOLINO DEL SOL TEMPRANILLO
18.4
A wonderful fruity red with a silky smooth finish.
175ml Gls £4.75 | 250ml Gls £6.30
LUNA AZUL MERLOT
19.5
A beautiful bouquet of black cherries and red summer fruits. Soft tannins on the palate make for a very smooth and balanced wine.
175ml Gls £4.95 | 250ml Gls £6.50
PRIMI SOLI SANGIOVESE
18.4
An elegant combination of cherries and red fruits with a soft tannin structure
FAUSTINO RIVERO JOVEN - RIOJA
23.1
Red berry aromas underscored by notes of liquorice.
FAUSTINO RIVERO crianza - RIOJA
25.2
This wine has matured in American oak casks for 12-14 months and has spicy aromas with moderate tannins on the palate.
GROWERS GATE SHIRAZ
25.2
This Shiraz combines vibrant blackberry and liquorice aromas with ripe berry flavours and soft tannins, producing a wine with richness and complexity.
EQUINO MALBEC
25.2
A mix of plum, raspberry and blackberry, medium bodied, yet soft and silky with seductive tannins.

rose wine

PINOT GRIGIO BLUSH PRIMI SOLI
18.4
A soft, refreshing burst of summer red fruits.
175ml Gls £5 | 250ml Gls £6.60
MONTEREY BAY ZINFANDEL ROSE
21
A racy mix of watermelon and cherry with a delectable sweetness.
175ml Gls £5.15 | 250ml Gls £6.75

fizz

IL CASTELLI PROSECCO DOC
27.3
The aroma is subtle with a fruity scent and hints of applealong with a dry, crispy and fruity palate.
CUVEE ROSE LAURENT-PERRIER
105
This iconic rosé Champagne has great depth and freshness with hints of fresh strawberries, raspberries and wild cherries
PERRIER JOUET BRUT
63
This consistent blend leads to a deliciously floral, slightly honeyed fruit aroma.

beer & cider

ESTRELLA 4.6% draught
5.2/2.6
STELLA ARTOIS 4% draught
5.5/2.6
DEVON ROCK CRAFT LAGER 4.5% draught
5.5/2.9
DOOM BAR 4.3% bottled
5.2
HEINEKEN ZERO 0% bottled
5.2
PERONI GLUTEN FREE 5.1% bottled
5.2
JAIL ALE 4.8% bottled
5.2/2.9
SOUTH WEST ORCHARDS CRAFT CIDER 5% draught
5.2/2.9
NORCOTTS CIDER 4% bottled
5.2
Raspberry-Orange / Elderflower Vegan & Gluten free

GIN

All Gins come with a Fever Tree tonic: regular, light, aromatic, elderflower or mediterranean

PLYMOUTH 41.2%
6.3/8.4
ST IVES 38%
6.3/8.4
ST IVES SUPER BERRY 38%
6.3/8.4
ST IVES BLOOD ORANGE 38%
6.3/8.4
CONKER DORSET 40%
6.3/8.4
CASPYN CORNISH 40%
6.3/8.4
TARQUINS 42%
6.3/8.4
TARQUINS RHUBARB & RASPBERRY 38%
6.3/8.4
BOSFORD PINK 37.5%
6.3/8.4
CORNISH GOLD ROCK 42%
6.3/8.4
SALCOMBE 44%
6.3/8.4
TARQUINS SEA DOG 57%
6.3/8.4
BROOKLYN 40%
6.3/8.4
COPPERHEAD 40%
6.3/8.4

SPIRITS

SPIRITS
4.2/6.3
Baileys, Archers, Martel VS, Martini Blanco, Martini Rose, Absolut, Disaronno, Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Southern Comfort
RUMS
4.2/6.3
Morgan Spiced, Bacardi, Malibu, Morgans
WHISKYS
4.2/6.8
Jack Daniel’s, Bells Whisky, Jameson
Aberlour 12 Year Single Malt
5.2/7.4

SOFT DRINKS

PINT/HALF PINT
4.2/2.75
Coca cola, Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite
(330ml Mineral water - Still / Sparkling)
FRANKLIN FIZZY SOFT DRINKS
3.2
Dandelion & Burdock, Apple & Rhubarb, Ginger beer, Orange & Pink Grapefruit, Lemon & Elderflower, Strawberry & Raspberry
APPLE OR ORANGE JUICE
3.2

HOT DRINKS

TEA
2.4
BLACK COFFEE
2.6
WHITE COFFEE
2.6
HOT CHOCOLATE
3.4

fish

Haddock
9.95
Cod
10.5
Calamari
8.5
Scampi (8)
7.5
Prawns (8)
8.5
Whitebait
7.95
Fish cake
2.95

Vegan & Vegetarian

Vegan fish & chips
12.5
Halloumi fingers (5)
6.95
Chilli Poppers (5)
6.95
Vegetarian sausage (2)
3.95
Avocado & Halloumi salad
9.5
Halloumi Burger
7.5

Burgers & Chicken

Breaded Chicken burger
6.95
Double Quarter pounder beef burger
7.5
Chicken Nuggets (8)
5.95
Chicken Strips (6)
5.95
Jumbo sausages (1)
2.50

Sides

Bread & butter
2.95
Onion Rings
2.95
Gherkins
1.65
Regular Chips
3.75
Large Chips
4.5
Sauces
0.95
Mushy Peas | Curry Sauce
Dipping
0.50
Tartare | Aioli | Sweet Chili | Ketchup

Childrens

Kids Jumbo Sausage
3.95
with Chips
Chicken nuggets (5)
3.95
with Chips
Halloumi fries (5)
3.95
with Chips
Cod
3.95
with Chips
Scampi (5)
3.95
with Chips

CHRISTMAS 2021 £44.95PP

Starters

Roasted scallops in half shell
Prawn cocktail with marie rose
Halloumi fries with chilli jam sauce
Cornish calamari with Asian dip

Mains

Local Hake grilled or battered
By the Sea Cod and Chips
Traditional Roast Turkey
Served with all the trimmings
Traditional Roast Beef
Served with all the trimmings
Portobello mushroom & halloumi burger

Dessert

Sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream
Cheesecake with strawberry ice cream
Choice ice creams

NEW YEARS 2021 £49.95PP

Starters

Roasted scallops in half shell
Prawn cocktail with marie rose
Halloumi fries with chilli jam sauce
Cornish calamari with Asian dip

Mains

Local Hake grilled or battered
Served with a choice of vegetables, chips or salad
Home-made beef burger
Served with a choice of vegetables, chips or salad
Line caught Cod fillet grilled or battered
Served with a choice of vegetables, chips or salad
Portobello mushroom & halloumi burger
Served with a choice of vegetables, chips or salad

Dessert

Sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream
Cheesecake with strawberry ice cream
Choice ice creams
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CONTACT

Chapel street, TR26 2LR, St Ives

01736 798 492

bytheseaseafood@gmail.com

OPENING HOURS

MON-SUN: 12pm-3pm / 5pm-9pm

(Opening hours might vary in off season. Please book in advance by phone or booking widget.)

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