What are the opening hours?

Wednesday 12pm - 2pm 5:30pm - 9pm Thursday 12pm - 2pm 5:30pm - 9pm Friday 12pm - 2pm 5:30pm - 9pm Saturday 9:30am - 2pm 5:30pm - 9pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Kota Kai

Kota Kai is an extension of the well-established & highly recommended Kota restaurant, offering a relaxed & light environment for foodies with families
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KOTA KAI BAR & KITCHEN OPENED IN OCTOBER 2011. Great food, unbeatable views, outside area, delicious cocktails, healthy smoothies, lounge room, film nights and a kid’s room. Pop in for a quick drink or coffee, ‘mini Kai’ plate or full meal, whatever you fancy

Full info www.kotakai.co.uk

email [email protected] for more details or call us on 01326 574411. Open daily from 11am for drinks. Lunch starts at 12 until 2.30. Dinner service starts at 5.30pm and until 9.

06/08/2026

▪️This Sunday is Porthleven Lifeboat Day ▪️

Always a fantastic day for our community & visitors to Porthleven & we’ll be open throughout the day to join in.

Kota Kai will be serving lunch from 12–4pm, with Kuki firing up from 12 & serving into the evening.

To support the incredible work of the RNLI, we’re bringing our Massaman Curry back for the day, with £1 from every curry sold donated to the RNLI.

P.s Keep your eyes peeled for Kuki’s Lifeboat Day menu!

04/08/2026

▪️Early Family Dining at Kai ▪️

Summer holidays are in full swing, so we’re making those early family dinners a little easier.

Starting tomorrow, kids eat half price when you dine with us between 5–6pm throughout the holidays.

Come straight from the beach, grab an early table, feed the family and still have plenty of the evening left to enjoy.

Kids’ mains are half price with every adult main ordered, for children aged 12 and under.

Available on tables booked between 5–6pm throughout August.

Book your table and join us for an early summer supper at Kai.

T&Cs: One half-price kids’ main per adult main ordered. Children 12 and under only. Available for bookings between 5–6pm. Tables will be rebooked following your sitting; we’ll let you know your table time when booking.

27/07/2026

Kota Collective is looking for reliable, hardworking Cleaners to join our team.

You’ll play an important role in ensuring our restaurants and back-of-house areas are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards, helping us create a welcoming environment for both our guests and team.

Hours:

* Early mornings (approximately 2.5–3 hours per day)
* Extra hours available for regular deep cleans and maintenance cleaning
* We operate 7 days a week during the peak holiday season, with reduced days and hours during the quieter winter months

What we’re looking for:

* Previous commercial cleaning experience is essential
* A keen eye for detail and high standards of cleanliness
* Reliable, punctual and able to work independently
* References required

If you take pride in your work and enjoy keeping environments spotless, we’d love to hear from you

Please email: [email protected] to apply

Apply today and become part of the Kota Collective team.

14/07/2026

We’re growing.

As Kota Collective continues to evolve, we’re looking for talented chefs to join the team.

We are currently recruiting for:

• Group Head Chef
• Chef de Partie

If you’re ready for your next challenge and want to be part of an ambitious, quality-driven business in the heart of Porthleven, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply via the link in our bio.

13/07/2026

⚽️ As England are through to the World Cup semi-final this Wednesday 15th July we’re making a small tweak to our dinner service so you can enjoy an early supper and still make kick-off. ⚽️

Opening from 5pm
Last table bookings at 8pm

Perfect for a pre-match dinner or a full evening out before the big game.

Come on England.

Book your table via the link in our bio.

29/06/2026

A slight change to our opening ours this week - please note Kota Kai & Kota will be closed all weekend for a very special private event.

Visit us Monday to Thursday this week, back to normal from Monday.

17/06/2026

▪️Celebrate Father’s Day this Sunday ▪️

By popular demand, the Kiwi Burger is back!

A firm favourite from years gone by, we’ve had so many requests for its return that it’s making a comeback on our new menu, launching this Tuesday. But for Father’s Day, we’re giving you a sneak preview…

Enjoy our Kiwi Burger & Beer for £20 this Sunday lunch.

Stacked with:
Beetroot | Cheese | Bacon | Grilled pineapple | Tomato | Lettuce & Fried egg served with Kai Fries and a beer of dads choice!

Join us for an extended Sunday lunch from 12pm and be among the first to welcome back this Kota Kai classic.

Bookings are advised - Book via the link in our bio or email the team directly.

09/06/2026

▪️OPENING HOURS ▪️

Serving lunch, dinner, small plates, drinks and coffee, from easy daytime visits to relaxed evenings by the harbour.

🐾 We’re also dog friendly at lunch, making us the perfect stop-off pre or post walk — with uninterrupted harbour-side views all day. 🐾

Walk-ins welcome, but we can be very busy at peak times so we recommend booking ahead using the link in our bio.

03/06/2026

⭐️ WE’RE HIRING ⭐️

Experienced Servers and Bar Staff wanted.

We’re looking for confident, passionate hospitality professionals to join our team at Kota Kai. Whether you’re running a section on the floor or working behind a busy bar, you’ll be someone who enjoys delivering exceptional service and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

✔ Experience essential
✔ Great rates of pay
✔ Supportive team
✔ Stunning waterfront location

Applicants must be 18+ due to the nature of the role.

Interested? Apply via the link in our bio.

Address

Porthleven
TR139FF

Opening Hours

Wednesday	12pm - 2pm
	5:30pm - 9pm
Thursday	12pm - 2pm
	5:30pm - 9pm
Friday	12pm - 2pm
	5:30pm - 9pm
Saturday	9:30am - 2pm
	5:30pm - 9pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Website

http://www.kotakai.co.uk/

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