Must-see restaurants in North Devon

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Take Thyme

    North Devon

    It's the specials board that draws your eye at this intimate bistro; it's full of supremely fresh, locally landed fish. Classic treatments allow the…

  • Bensons

    North Devon

    Much of the superb seafood dished up at this intimate eatery is landed on the quay directly opposite. Depending on the day's catch, you might get a…

  • La Gendarmerie

    North Devon

    In this dimly lit restaurant imaginative creations are served up with more than a soupçon of French flair. Expect intense flavours: roast pollock with…

  • Instow Arms

    North Devon

    The River Torridge estuary is incredibly wide at the village of Instow, and the terrace of this funky inn has a fabulous view over it. It's a chilled-out…

  • Marisco Tavern

    North Devon

    The Victorian-era Marisco Tavern is a supremely welcoming place – it has to be; it's the only pub on the island. It serves as the social hub for the…

  • Hobb's

    North Devon

    Heavily beamed eatery rustling up generous dishes including steaks, burgers, ribs and a local seafood paella, plus a mildly spiced mint tagine.