Modern English Restaurants in Devon

The Sea Trout Inn has gained an enviable reputation for good food. Amiable host Sam and Jason arrived in the middle of 2008 and haven't looked back since and the crowds have been returning in there droves. Fresh, local West Country meats, Fish from local Devon waters and West Country Cheeses ensure the cracking a la carte menu is packed full of fresh and in season produce. A traditional bar menu is also available alongside well kept real ales and cosy log fires. Devons hidden Gem!

With dishes like roasted Sardines with lemon and sea salt or steamed Sea Bass with white wine and tarragon alongside juicy Devon and Exmoor steaks, the focus at Take Thyme centres around fresh, locally caught fish and West Country reared steaks. All prepared with little fuss, straight forward ingredients are allowed to speak for themselves. You'll find Take Thyme at the very bottom of Fore Street, a lovely little restaurant with a touch of personality.

Rocky's makes a wonderful first impression along Southside Street in the hub of The Barbican. This Steak Restaurant and Grill has a superb trendy décor with opening full-length windows overlooking the main street in this historic part of town. A relaxed, warm and friendly service with Dave Robinson, the head chef using the very best of local ingredients which form the basis of his extensive menu. During the day you can relax over coffee or enjoy a light lunch. By night the Stone Grill Style Cooking right at your table adds a little excitement to your evening.

Diners at the Orange Tree love the fact that there favourite restaurant lies just off the beaten track and a few minutes from the Strand and the hustle and bustle of Torquay harbour. The service here is unhurried as the table is your for the night and the food is crafted from fresh, local and seasonal produce. Fillet of Sea Bass with Almonds or the Best End and Shoulder of ‘West Country’ Lamb followed by The Orange Tree Chocolate Temptation make for a memorable evening at every visit.

The Pier House, Westward Ho's only Seafront Bar and Bistro makes and wonderful first impression and an exceptional addition to dining out in North Devon. Stunning sea views from your table inside or on the spacious sunset terrace combine with cracking menus for lunch and dinner will no doubt keep The Pier House busy. This seafront bar and bistro will appeal to the whole family although there is more than enough sophistication for a romantic meal for two while watching the sunset over Bideford Bay and Lundy Island.

Award winning restaurant in the handsome village of Topsham. It features the best of regional food cooked with skill and care by one of the area's top chefs. Seasonal produce at it's best like Somerset Pork, Exmoor Lamb , Local Brill and Monk in an elegant dining room where service is refined yet warm.

It's been said "People will travel for miles to have a Seafood Pancake!" The Cricket Inn, sometimes known as "The Inn on The Shore", enjoys huge success with their superb Seafood and Gastro Pub style menu. Spacious, nautical themed, warm and freindly, the Inn is renowned for their daily changing menu, quality and freshness. The catch of the day is even delivered to their front door by the local fisherman!

Tyme Restaurant is set within the beautiful 17th Century Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel and the beautiful North Devon countryside. Menus reflect the fresh, seasonal and local produce abundant in Devon and Cornwall. Head chef Darren Smith draws his inspiration from Northern Italy and France and puts a modern twist on classic dishes with skill. Open for lunch, dinner and superb afternoon cream teas!

Award winning restaurant in the handsome village of Topsham. It features the best of regional food cooked with skill and care by one of the area's top chefs. Seasonal produce at it's best like Somerset Pork, Exmoor Lamb , Local Brill and Monk in an elegant dining room where service is refined yet warm.

Award wining Chef Ben Handley and wife Jackie relocated to Dartmouth to realize a life long dream and have been handsomely rewarded with an AA Rosette and Gold Taste of the West award. Passionate about great food and good service there's a real personal approach and some cracking modern British menus. Maximum flavour, minimum fuss is the order of the day with the Laughing Monk Seafood Mixed Grill an absolute standout.

Sally, Sue and the crew cant wait to welcome you to this great waterside bar and restaurant. Great food, great location, great company!

Jolly Jacks has bags of personality and serves up fabulously fresh food in a cracking waterside location. Alongside good food comes a team only to happy to help and the service here always comes with a smile! Visit for lunch, linger for dinner or enjoy a glass or two of fine wine. Whether your dripping in diamonds or seawater, everyone is welcome!

The restaurant at Lewtrenchard is a delight where customers are treated to a dining experience that is without equal in the South West. Created by Chef Patron, Jason Hornbuckle, one of the UK’s top, award-winning chefs, food is always meticulously prepared and beautifully presented. Jason now has a large following in the region and a reputation for superb cuisine that’s spreading nationwide. Also home to the exquisite Purple Carrot.

Dartmoor beef, Dartmoor pork, Dartmoor flavour. This gives you some idea of whats in store at this cracking village pub just a short drive from Plymouth. Fresh and local ingredients are used throughout and the bistro style menus are hearty and flavoursome. Think Duroc Pork Belly or the home made Dartmoor Beef, Tribute ale and kidney pie. A very cosy dining room and bar offer warmth and a friendly country style welcome. Bags of personality and one to watch. Superb Sunday Roast every weekend and well worth the trip.

Tyme Restaurant is set within the beautiful 17th Century Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel and the beautiful North Devon countryside. Menus reflect the fresh, seasonal and local produce abundant in Devon and Cornwall. Head chef Darren Smith draws his inspiration from Northern Italy and France and puts a modern twist on classic dishes with skill. Open for lunch, dinner and superb afternoon cream teas!

The Waterfront Inn is located only yards from the beach and exceptionally family freindly. A comfortable modern bar and restaurant can be enjoyed inside and a choice of sunny patios to the front and rear of the pub alongside a large child friendly garden make this a haven for those who enjoy the great outdoors. Varied menus featuring home cooked food, frequent live entertainment, large screen TV's and a large indoor childrens play area make it easy for the whole family to enjoy this cracking beachside Pub.

A visit to the garden room restaurant for lunch, dinner or an afternoon cream tea is a treat. Everything lovingly prepared on the premises from some of the best ingredients in Devon. Brixham day boat fish, local meats and organic vegetables from the farm itself crafted into some classic British food. Beef and Vegetable Casserole, Herb and Apricot stuffed Chicken or perhaps that traditional Cream Tea on the Patio Garden. Simple British food at its best.

The Mussel Inn is back on the map, recently re opened and now serving traditional pub food seven days a week. New chefs have added vitality to tasty looking menus and your food is served with a smile. Nestled in the pretty little village of Down Thomas on the outskirts of Plymouth, this charecterful Inn is full of charm and history and is waiting to be re discovered once more. Confident you will be very well looked after indeed the team here look forward to your visit.

"An Exclusive Bar - Restaurant offering an outstanding eclectic blend of food, cocktails, music and service within stunning architecture." Open from 9am for Breakfast till late, The Treasury provides flawlessly prepared food by day and a stylishly sophisticated cocktail bar at night in the very heart of Plymouth.

Langdon Court offers timeless elegance and charm. Antique furnishings enhanced with stylish contemporary overtones and sumptuous menus tempt diners to travel impressive journeys to enjoy the delicious and flavoursome food. Local, organically reared meat and game, fresh seafood and vegetables in their seasonal prime with meticulously selected wines. Perfect.

Without doubt, one of the South Hams most famous hostelries, The California Inn is a delightful 14th Century family run free house serving fine real ales and exceptional food. Oozing rustic charm, the bar menu is packed full of classic pub favourites while the separate restaurant area boasts a Modern British menu where meat, game and fresh fish are thoughtfully presented from an abundance of locally sourced produce. The Medley of Seafood with Salmon, Lemon Sole, Scallop and King Prawn is not only eye catching, but seasoned to perfection and very tasty too.

The New Walk Brasserie is the very latest foodie offering in Totnes and comes with great pedigree. Matt and Delphine Buzzo have opened this fantastic cafe bar and restaurant off the back of the ever popular and enourmously successful Waterside Bistro. Open for gourmet coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner 7 days a week, expect fresh, inspiring menus full of local produce enjoyed in comfortable modern surroundings. Probably one to watch out for!

Set in beautiful grounds, the Orestone restaurant, bar and bistro is an everyday haven. From afternoon Cream Teas to a tempting Bistro Menu offering nibbles, salads, paninis and mains including locally caught fish and hand cut chips, the choice is most satisfying. An award winning restaurant provides a little more sophistication for lunch or dinner if preferred! The terrace and conservatory are perfect places for an impromptu break from daily life, no need to dress up – casuals and walking boots welcome!

Without doubt, one of the South Hams most famous hostelries, The California Inn is a delightful 14th Century family run free house serving fine real ales and exceptional food. Oozing rustic charm, the bar menu is packed full of classic pub favourites while the separate restaurant area boasts a Modern British menu where meat, game and fresh fish are thoughtfully presented from an abundance of locally sourced produce. The Medley of Seafood with Salmon, Lemon Sole, Scallop and King Prawn is not only eye catching, but seasoned to perfection and very tasty too.

You'll find the Blacksmiths at the heart of Bideford with the famous Tarka Trail backing onto the Pub itself. A convienient stop off then along the Tarka Trails 21 miles of cycle track and a chance to refresh your batteries! All your great pub favourites are served on traditional looking menus in the modern dining areas inside or out on the spacious decked terrace. Think Bangers and Mash or Steak and Ale Pie which sit alongside tasty steaks. A great selection of beer, well kept ales, fine wines and soft drinks are also available to quench that thirst too!

Gloriously located in the foot hills of Exmoor and prime walking country lies the Masons Arms. Think real ale and champagne by the glass. Enjoy exceptional food from award wining chef Mark Dodson or a simple pint in the wonderfully rustic bar that is in perfect keeping with a country inn. Local farmers and growers provide much of the thoughtfully created menus with real emphasis on the finest ingredients. It probably doesn't get much better than this and is well worth seeking out.

The team at Exeter Sausage and Grill are passionate about good, fresh and local food. There great range of sausages created by the in house butcher use only prime cuts of loccally reared meats and sits alongside chargrilled steaks, classic modern British dishes and several vegetarian options too. Delicious puddings and a great list of wines and beers round things off very nicley indeed. Visit for express lunches or leisurely week-end brunches or traditional Sunday Roasts.

Gloriously located in the foot hills of Exmoor and prime walking country lies the Masons Arms. Think real ale and champagne by the glass. Enjoy exceptional food from award wining chef Mark Dodson or a simple pint in the wonderfully rustic bar that is in perfect keeping with a country inn. Local farmers and growers provide much of the thoughtfully created menus with real emphasis on the finest ingredients. It probably doesn't get much better than this and is well worth seeking out.

The Normandy House is passionate about fresh, local and seasonal food and a great additional to eating out in Ottery. Modern dinging rooms, a superb sun tarrace and service that comes with a smile will please those looking for somewhere new to eat out in the this little part of the world! The menus here are Bistro in style and can change daily, where superb fish curries appear along side Pan fried Lamb Loin or fresh Lyme Bay Sea Bass.

The Vanilla Pod Restaurant at The Cridford Inn is firmly established as a must visit in foodie circles and the people of Trusham must know by now they have a real gem of a place to eat on the door step! The Bar next door also prides itself on some of the best fresh and locally sourced traditional pub food around and sits alongside a fine selection of local ales and wines. Sit in the snug area by the warmth of a roaring log fire or perhaps the comfortable family room for that timely get together, great food and a catch up!

Hospitality comes effortlessly to Fi and Chris Daly, your hosts of the Prince Hall Hotel. Together they have managed to create a great destination restaurant in the very heart of Dartmoor. AA rosette food is prepared using simple flavours and little fuss with an emphasis on seasonal, local produce. The dining room is clean and fresh with stunning moorland views and with a dedicated and knowledgeable team who posses a real warmth most becoming of a Country House please prepare yourself for a treat!

The Arundell Arms is an absolute treat. A Modern British menu, meticulously prepared is served in the restaurant while the Courthouse Bar provides less formal, delicious home cooked food alongside an ever changing specials board. No matter where you dine, fresh, local and seasonal food are all skillfully prepared under the watchful eye of talented Master Chef Steven Pigeon. Award winning food, regional ales and superb wines compliment each other wonderfully. Simply top notch!

The Arundell Arms Hotel has also been one of England's premier fishing Hotels for more than half a century and has over 20 miles of its own water.

The Brioche, cosy intimate dining, stripped pine tables and wooden floors and a menu that reflects the very best seasonal ingredients on a thoroughly modern British menu. The enormously successful day time cafe bar has opened its doors on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings under the stewardship of talented chef owner Daniel Garratt. Thoughtfully crafted food enjoyed in a laid back, come as your are venue and one to look out for.

The Muddiford Inn is now well established and gaining a great reputation for its food. Its simply and waiting to be discovered! Rustic contemporary cooking and a real warmth to the greeting that only a family run hostelry can provide make for a cracking place to come and eat. Freshly baked bread, home made ice creams and great use of the fresh local produce all contribute to the success. Firmly back on the foodie map and well worth a visit.

The Salty Monk in Sidford ticks all the right boxes when it comes to good food. This 2 AA Rosette restaurant run by husband and wife team Andy and Annette Witheridge is hard to beat where fresh, seasonal produce from local suppliers form the back bone of a superb Modern British menu. Breads, Pasta, even the Ice Creams and Desserts are prepared fresh each day which probably goes some way to explaining the Salty Monks great appeal and continued success.

Delightful country pub and restaurant set in the picture perfect village of Stokeinteignhead. With the coast a few short miles away, fresh Westcountry fish sit alongside familiar traditional favourites on a menu prepared with an abundance of local, seasonal produce. Well kept beers and a cracking beer garden overlooked by the village church and host only to happy to please add real charm to this cosy little pub.

In the hub of Okehampton lies the warm and friendly Dove Cote Café and the stylish modern contemporary designed Bistro-Bar upstairs. By day, you can enjoy traditional homecooking from cottage pie to liver and onions, or simply stop for coffee and delicious cake. By night, you can try the fine main course of Honey Roast Duck, cooked to order amongst a menu focussed on fresh and local produce. Family run and very popular with an enthusiastic local following.

A great harbourside location, staff only to please to help and food prepared from fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. The Dolphin House Brazzerie, newly opened, is passionate about food and how it should be enjoyed. Located in Sutton Harbour and open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner from Tuesday through until Sunday.

The First and Last in Ermington near Modbury is a Bistro serving authentic food by candlelight using fresh local produce in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. There is a Mediterranean influence to the food with dishes like Beef Stifado or the Grilled Hallumi with Humous and Pitta alongside some cracking British favourites like the Roasted fillet of Cornish Sea Bass or the Devon Aberdeen Angus Sirloin Steak. Wonderfully intimate and invitiing.

A beach bar and restaurant with the best views in town, perched above the beach on Paignton seafront and directly behind the Apollo cinema. Fairtrade coffee, snacks and lunches by day with indoor and balcony seating make this a popular choice for those visiting the beach. As the sun goes down over Torbay enjoy a more sophisticated atmosphere, breathtaking views and menus that feature plenty of fresh and local food.

The Kings Arms have earned a deserved reputation as one of the best fish restaurants on the South Devon coast. Start Bay Lobster and Crab, River Yealm Oysters, hand dive Scallops and fish from local waters all contributed to the success of this family run pub. The wine list is an assortment of personal favourites from your host with many offered by the glass and adds to the character and personality of the Kings Arms perfectly. Top notch seafood and hospitality at its best.

The Manor has a great little personality and sits in the centre of Croyde village. Family run, its freindly and casual, perfect in the summer and cosy in the winter. Dine in the bar, restaurant, conservatory or the wonderful outside terrace on balmy summer days. Traditional pub food makes sure the pub appeals to all and the specials board with local meats, game and freshly caught seafood will appeal to those who like a little creativity to their food. Very family friendly.

The Mount Pleasant Inn, a superb pub and restaurant in Dawlish Warren serves great pub food and amazing views over the coast towards Exmouth and beyond to go with it. An extensive menu, large open dining rooms and cracking service make this a firm favourite with families and those looking for great value no nonsense pub grub.

The First and Last in Ermington near Modbury is a Bistro serving authentic food by candlelight using fresh local produce in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. There is a Mediterranean influence to the food with dishes like Beef Stifado or the Grilled Hallumi with Humous and Pitta alongside some cracking British favourites like the Roasted fillet of Cornish Sea Bass or the Devon Aberdeen Angus Sirloin Steak. Wonderfully intimate and invitiing.