The Ruin Beach Café

As you arrive at The Ruin, the scent of woodsmoke curling from the kitchen chimney greets you, rich with the promise of flame-cooked dishes, fuelled by island-grown wood.

At the heart of The Ruin is our wood-fired oven, giving every dish a signature depth of flavour. From crispy, hand-stretched pizzas to succulent meats, fish, and vegetables slow-roasted to perfection, the oven sits at the heart of the restaurant and our menu. Sharing platters encourage relaxed, convivial dining - perfect for lingering over with friends and family.

Start the day with coffee and pastries, enjoy a long, lazy beachfront lunch as the children play on the white sands below, or settle in for sundowners and a special supper as the sky reflects the colours of a Scilly sunset.

The Ruin takes its name from the crumbling remains of a smuggler’s cottage that still forms part of the terrace, perched above Raven’s Porth. Just next door, the old Coastguard boathouse - now Watch House cottage - hints at the colourful and often precarious past of this beautiful stretch of coastline.

Booking is strongly recommended for lunch and dinner at The Ruin.

However, only indoor tables can be booked ahead, so if it's nice weather, we'll usually have space outside if you want to be more spontaneous.

Online booking is available for up to 6 people; please call or email for more.

Please see our full table booking terms and conditions below before making your booking.