Must-see restaurants in Devon

  • Dome

    Plymouth

    The Dome's setting is a prime one: in the middle of the Hoe overlooking Plymouth's vast bay. The cooking focuses on well-executed midrange classics – so…

  • Cap'n Jaspers

    Plymouth

    Beloved by bikers, fishers, families and tourists, this greasy-spoon kiosk is a local institution thanks to its late hours, quirky decor and resolutely…

  • Deli Shack Cafe

    East Devon

    Yearlstone Vineyard's eatery has built a strong reputation over the years, for beautiful views, flavoursome wine and Mediterranean-themed food. The cafe…

  • Green Leaf Café

    Torquay

    This humble wholefood cafe is a local's favourite for brunch or lunch, with filling staples like quesadillas, sourdough melts, generous salads and good…

  • Chapels

    East Devon

    Set right on Beer's pebble beach and sandwiched between brightly coloured beach huts and picnic tables, Chapels rustles up all-day breakfasts, local crab…

  • Number 7

    Torquay

    No-fuss fish is the order of the day at this small family-run bistro. Superfresh crab, lobster, scallops and cod steaks can be seared, grilled or roasted,…

  • Casse-Croute

    South Devon

    There's more than a whiff of a chic, metropolitan deli about Casse-Croute. Drop by for charcuterie and organic artisanal breads; the sarnie options…

  • Plum

    East Devon

    The sandwich selections at this sweet cafe include bacon and stilton, pork sausage, and crab. Or opt for punchy coffee and teacakes smothered in butter.

  • Michael Howard

    Dartmoor National Park

    The perfect moorland refuelling stop: olives and local cheeses sit alongside pasties, pies and tempting cakes. It does takeaway hot drinks, too.

  • 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.

  • Salcombe Fishmongers

    South Devon

    Offers fresh fish for the BBQ, plus tempting (cooked) seafood platters and classy crab sandwiches (£5.20 to £6.50).

  • Salcombe Yawl

    South Devon

    The wide-ranging goodies on offer here span homity pies (open veggie pies), Scotch eggs and huge Cornish pasties.