South Devon
The fish you'll tuck into at this popular local bistro is selected by the chef-owner that morning from the nearby market. Supremely fresh offerings might…
Must-see restaurants in Devon
Dartmoor National Park
Chef John Hooker has created something special here: a smart but still convivial pub serving creative but unpretentious food that remains true to its West…
Plymouth
In the cheery bistro of renowned southwest chef Mitch Tonks, you get as many chips as you can eat with whatever fish has been landed at the neighbouring…
Torquay
At this snug family-run restaurant, goodies range from authentic pizzas and golden pasta to dishes mixing local produce with a dash of the Med – look out…
Dartmoor National Park
A more perfect place for a riverside pint you simply could not find. Nestled in the middle of Fingle Woods, on the banks of the River Teign, this…
South Devon
A legendary south-coast fish-and-chip stop, the thatched Start Bay Inn has been feeding folk since the 14th century. Today a steady stream of beach…
Dartmoor National Park
Walk into Blacks for one thing and you're likely to leave with half a dozen more. Tempting breads, cheeses and olives are stacked high, along with pies,…
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…
South Devon
Big bowls of olives, large jars of coffee beans, jazz on the soundtrack and a counter crammed with local cheeses, including Ticklemore, Sharpham brie and…
South Devon
The picture windows at this intimate eatery look straight out onto the boat-dotted estuary. Fittingly, seafood features strongly on the menu: potted crab,…
East Devon
This friendly, shedlike bistro-cum-deli smokes and roasts the meats in-house, producing intensely flavoured charcuterie, ribs, BBQ, burgers and pulled…
South Devon
A refined gastropub that's beamed, whitewashed and surrounded by the green lawns of the Dartington Estate. The food is firmly sophisticated, and precisely…
South Devon
Although the produce is overwhelmingly local, the flavours are from much further afield: delight in piri-piri mackerel, seafood tapas or home-cured black…
Exeter
One of the most well-known of Exeter's fine-dining restaurants, good for formal, French-inspired dishes served in a starchy, white-tablecloth setting…
Plymouth
In this hip 'bicycle emporium', bikes and Tour de France memorabilia hang from the walls and happy customers tuck into punchy coffee, gourmet sarnies and…
Torquay
Formal, old-school fine dining, with the requisite white starched tablecloths, hushed service and soft mood lighting. Good for rich, trad dishes like…
Plymouth
This super little Vietnamese cafe on the 1st floor of the indoor city market is a real find, and a shopper and student favourite. Noodle soup, Vietnamese…
Exeter
In this cheery Turkish mezze bar, lemon-yellow walls and chunky wooden furniture set the scene for tasty couscous, kofta and spicy mücver fritters. The…
South Devon
At the Dartmouth outpost of award-winning chef Mitch Tonks' five-strong bistro chain, seafood is firmly the speciality, and the weathered boarding and…
South Devon
It's a bit of a winner: rich flavours (think squid, chorizo, octopus, crab) combine with innovative treatments (bloody Mary salad; lime and tequila posset…
South Devon
Fish doesn't get any fresher than at Mr Walker's fish stall, where all the catches of the day are piled high on beds of ice. Crab, lobster, skate, hake,…
South Devon
The streetside beer terrace here is a favourite with the locals for a pint. The kitchen dishes up good-quality bar food, while the airy, sea-view B&B…
South Devon
A snug study in stone and wood, with benches and settles inside and picnic tables outside. The food is proudly local, featuring fish brought in daily from…
South Devon
A stylish, crisp restaurant that's brimming with West Country produce. South Devon beef is combined with truffle oil; Creedy Carver duck gets infused with…
Exeter
An old staple in central Exeter, Harry's is a good bet for solid, no-fuss dining. The decor is all wooden chairs, blackboard menus and gilt mirrors;…
Exeter
This is the kind of museum cafe that England does so well. Set inside the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, its bright, galleried space opens out into…
Dartmoor National Park
Run by a fun, friendly husband-and-wife team, this small cafe makes a super spot for a light bite in Chagford, from spanish omelette and chicken-and…
Exeter
Seats are at a premium at this casually cool wholefood cafe. That'll be down to its prime spot overlooking Cathedral Green and its imaginative frittata,…
South Devon
Sometimes all you want is a classic crab sarnie, and this little establishment will happily oblige: the shellfish is landed on the quay a few steps away…
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…
Torquay
This thatched pub, designed by architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, is an atmospheric spot in which to tuck into classy pub grub – think seared sea bass and slow…
Exeter
Herbies has been cheerfully feeding Exeter's vegetarians and vegans for more than 20 years. Expect the old classics here: Greek vegetable pie, mushroom…
South Devon
Some 18 flavours made by the Dartmouth Ice Cream Company (fancy bubblegum, or Devon cream tea?) are available inside this bright pink shop, alongside…
Dartmoor National Park
In this old-world tearoom-bistro, traditional tastes rule, with menus full of venison, quail, duck and slow-cooked beef shin. It's all neatly and…
Exeter
Tuck into brunches, cakes, quiches and soups at trestle tables in Exeter Cathedral's refectory, surrounded by vaulted ceilings, stained glass and busts of…
Plymouth
An alfresco cafe and ice-cream stall that's little more than a cluster of tables. But a determination to open at 7am, whatever the weather, has secured…
Plymouth
A long-established eatery with fish so fresh it's only just stopped flapping. Treats include scallops sautéed in garlic butter and succulent grilled skate.
East Devon
Permanently moored at Tiverton Wharf, this converted canal boat is a sweet place to sip a drink, munch on snacks and soak up the waterfront atmosphere.
South Devon
Better-than-average pasties (featuring Cornish ale), Devon beef burgers and Salcombe Dairy ice cream.
Dartmoor National Park
A rambling, thatched Dartmoor longhouse serving classy, locally sourced pub food.
