Devon Restaurant Guide

Open Arms, The

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• Address: Chillington, Kingsbridge, TQ7 2LD (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Pub
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A

Orchid Restaurant

The Orchid Restaurant is very much the showpiece of this strategically placed hotel which certainly gives substance to the claim of Torquay to be the Riviera of England. Three menus are offered, an a la carte, Le Menu special and a table d'hote.

• Address: Sea Front, Torquay Road, Torquay, TQ2 6RH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British, French, Seafood
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £32.00, Dinner: £50.00

Ostrich Inn, The

The Ostrich Inn prides itself on offering the best of local food in a warm welcoming atmosphere. The quality of the food and the menu range has earned good reviews from the food critics and has lead to the Ostrich Inn being listed in all the leading Pub guides.

• Address: Newland, Coleford, GL16 8NP (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British, Welsh, Bar
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £24.00, Dinner: £33.00

Oyster Shack, The

Set back in the Avon river hillside, with a relaxed atmosphere that is completely al fresco in the summer months and a simple yet effective 'Mediterranean' theme décor The Oyster Shack is a genuinely unique dining experience.

• Address: Milburn Orchard Farm, Stakes Hills, Bigbury, nr Kingsbridge, TQ7 4BE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Seafood
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £35.00

Pack o' Cards Inn

Some pretty rum things happen from time to time. Take for instance the aristocrat, a direct descendant of Nell Gwynne, if that is not too much of an anachronism, who thought he was a tulip and directed his gardeners to plant him and then water him.

• Address: High Street, Combe Martin, nr Ilfracombe, EX34 0ET (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Gastropub
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £28.00

Palm Court Dining Room at Bovey Castle

An elegant Victorian hotel with splendid sweeping views over Dartmoor, the restaurant is a beautiful Art Deco syle ballroom and the food is locally sourced for the traditional cuisine served. A good wine list with some interesting bins lurking for those who are prepared to take their time.

• Address: North Bovey, Dartmoor National Park, Moretonhampstead, TQ13 8RE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £25.00, Dinner: £65.00

Pavilion Restaurant, The

This splendidly located hotel, on National Trust coastline, looks out across Morte Bay towards Lundy Island and Hartland Point and every table in the restaurant has a sea-view. Three acres of gardens sweep down to the water's edge from the hotel and the whole area is enchanting.

• Address: Watersmeet Hotel, Mortehoe, Woolacombe, EX34 7EB (Map)
• Cuisine(s): European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £29.00, Dinner: £43.00

Peter Tavy Inn, The

This is a busy dining pub with limited parking, so it is wise to get there early. The food is unpretentious but portions are substantial and nearly everything is prepared in-house. Starters include duck liver and apricot brandy pâté; vegetable soup; red lentil and sun-blush tomato pâté; or baked avocado with prawns.

• Address: Peter Tavy, Tavistock, PL19 9NN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £26.00

Petite Maison, La

• Address: 35 Fore Street, Topsham, nr Exeter, EX3 0HR (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £28.00, Dinner: £40.00

Phansits Kitchen

• Address: 9 Grenville Street, Bideford, EX39 2EA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Bistro, Thai, Casual
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £27.00