Must-see restaurants in Devon

  • Millbrook Inn

    South Devon

    Mix together one French chef, an ancient British inn and piles of choice Devon produce and what do you get? Gutsy, classically influenced food in charming…

  • Riverford Field Kitchen

    South Devon

    This ecofriendly, organic, plough-to-plate farm is where everyone wants to eat when they visit Totnes. It began as a food-box scheme, and has now branched…

  • Salutation

    East Devon

    You can almost taste ambition at this exquisite restaurant-with-rooms: chef Tom Williams-Hawkes has worked with international financiers the Rothschilds,…

  • Jacka Bakery

    Plymouth

    Quietly groovy, fantastically friendly and extremely good at baking things, Jacka is much loved by locals. It excels at immense croissants, cinnamon…

  • Elephant

    Torquay

    The jumbo on Torquay's fine-dining scene: Michelin-starred and critically lauded, Elephant belongs to chef Simon Hulstone, whose taste for seasonal food …

  • Horn of Plenty

    Dartmoor National Park

    Local foodies love the classic, locally sourced, seasonal cuisine at this country-house hotel 4 miles west of Tavistock. Flavours are rich: choose between…

  • Olive Branch & Room

    North Devon

    Having trained under Michelin-starred chef Nathan Outlaw, Thomas Carr has earned his own star at this Ilfracombe bistro, showcasing his skills while…

  • Britannia @ the Beach

    South Devon

    They've tacked a smashing, pocket-sized eating terrace on to this old beachside fishmonger's shack, so now you can tuck into perfectly cooked shellfish,…

  • Anchorstone Café

    South Devon

    It's hard to know what's best: the food or the view. The dining terrace is right beside the creek, so you can watch the ferry shuttling across the river…

  • Mason's Arms

    North Devon

    This is a surprise: a Michelin-starred eatery in a thatched 13th-century pub deep in rural North Devon. Modern takes on European classics might include…

  • Old Library

    Dartmoor National Park

    Chefs Joe and Amy describe themselves as 'locally grown' and this idea shines through in their simple but sophisticated food that showcases prime Devon…

  • Oyster Shack

    South Devon

    The laid-back terrace of this idyllic bistro is the place to indulge in local oysters, mussels, monkfish and crab; treatments range from grilled and…

  • Terra Madre

    North Devon

    The tables at this slow-food bistro overflow with local, organic produce, including crab and lobster, Red Ruby beef and free-range chicken. Dishes are…

  • River Cottage HQ

    East Devon

    This is the humble whitewashed house and kitchen garden from where celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall launched his culinary career. The house…

  • Seahorse

    South Devon

    What celebrity chef Rick Stein is to Cornwall, Mitch Tonks is to Devon – a seafood supremo, with a clutch of restaurants across the county. The Seahorse…

  • River Exe Cafe

    East Devon

    An idyllic, chilled-out, chalet-style restaurant on a barge floating in the wide waters of the River Exe. The superfresh food lives up to the setting:…

  • Pebblebed Wine Cellar

    East Devon

    Add this to your must-visit list. Trestle tables, whitewashed walls and ranks of balanced bottles lend this vaulted wine cellar an air of rustic charm…

  • Rugglestone Inn

    Dartmoor National Park

    Just one pint at this wisteria-clad pub is enough to make you want to drop everything and move to Dartmoor. It's a classic wood-beamed, low-ceilinged, old…

  • GlassHouse

    East Devon

    The setting is sleek and so is the food: an atrium encloses a historic courtyard, creating a stylish space where Paris-quality patisserie comes at Devon…

  • Ruby at the Grapevine

    East Devon

    Juicy patties laced with blue cheese, panko-crusted chicken fillets, five-dollar shakes and chilli-cheese fries: the best Devon ingredients meet the…

  • Rock Salt

    Plymouth

    Local boy Dave Jenkins has worked wonders at his little brasserie, which has deservedly built up a loyal local following and scooped up foodie awards. It…

  • South Sands Restaurant

    South Devon

    Formerly a chef at Harrods and the Hilton, Allister Bishop brings some serious style to Salcombe's sandy shores. The vibe is relaxed and the food unfussy,…

  • Victoria

    South Devon

    The Victoria pulls off the trick of being a proper local pub while serving way above average food. Devon produce packs the menu: beef from within 5 miles,…

  • Gastrobus

    South Devon

    Superb street food comes to South Devon with this fabulous, funky pop-up alfresco cafe. Tuck into powerful espressos, melting chocolate brownies, gourmet…

  • Exploding Bakery

    Exeter

    Excellent news: one of Exeter's hippest little bakeries has now added half-a-dozen tables, meaning there's even more room to sample superb flat whites,…

  • Horse

    Dartmoor National Park

    You've got to love a place that bills itself as a 'pub and nosebag'. Despite the village location, this is a hip gastropub that wouldn't feel out of place…

  • Beachhouse

    South Devon

    One of Devon's best beach-shack eateries is a funky, chilled-out place with great seafood and great views. Watch the waves while feasting on cracked crab,…

  • Fox Tor Cafe

    Dartmoor National Park

    Known as FTC to locals, this friendly little cafe is a favourite for hearty breakfasts, doorstep sandwiches and massive chunks of cake, but it does more…

  • Supha's Street Emporium

    Plymouth

    An exotic addition to the up-and-coming area around Sutton Harbour, this joint specialises in spicy, flavourful Thai-style street food: classic Massaman…

  • Vineyard Kitchen

    South Devon

    After a tour of the vines, sit down for delicious food from a daily-changing blackboard menu at the rustic bistro of Sharpham Wine & Cheese. The choices…

  • Grampus

    North Devon

    A proper old-fashioned Devonshire pub with a warm welcome, hearty food, an open fire, a raft of pub games and quality beers – try Ilfracombe's own Lundy…

  • Glorious Oyster

    North Devon

    It may be a weathered shack set in sand dunes beside the track to Instow Beach car park, but the food is simply superb. Upcycled shore finds and picnic…

  • Curious Kitchen

    South Devon

    There's a firm emphasis on homemade and healthy in this hip hang-out, which means menus full of smashed avocado, baked eggs, rice-paper wraps, beef…

  • Prince of Wales

    Dartmoor National Park

    Roaring fires, low ceilings, a friendly landlord – the Prince is the place where everyone pops in for a pint of home-brewed Jail Ale and a plate of…

  • Warren House Inn

    Dartmoor National Park

    Marooned amid miles of moorland, this Dartmoor institution exudes a hospitality only found in pubs in the middle of nowhere. A fire that's been burning …

  • Cottage

    North Devon

    Set halfway up Clovelly's steeply sloping main street, the cluster of tables here are set right into the cliffside. That results in remarkable views to…

  • Blue Hut

    South Devon

    This new arrival may look like the kind of shack that just sells cockles and mussels, but you'll get real street-food rarities here. To the crab and…

  • Eat Toast

    Dartmoor National Park

    It's a winning combination: a quirky gift shop that shares a cavernous, brick-lined space with a laid-back cafe. The aroma of freshly ground coffee fills…

  • Cove

    South Devon

    Live music, a sunny patio and more than 50 craft ales and ciders make this chilled hang-out a hugely popular spot. That and award-winning pub grub,…

  • Glorious Oyster

    North Devon

    North Devon's take on street food sees staff in a pimped-up horsebox trailer dishing up superb seafood right beside the beach. It tends to have half-a…