Best Restaurants in Totnes
Totnes is a friendly, vibrant town with a laid-back atmosphere, benefiting from the natural beauty of the River Dart....
The estuary views from this waterside restaurant are hard to beat. The same is true of the cuisine at Dick & Wills, which is ideal for a romantic meal or special occasion. The food is locally sourced but globally inspired – with strong Mediterranean, Asian, North African and Thai influences.
For a lively evening out, the Island Street Bar and Grill is the place to go in Salcombe. With a stylish interior, waterside terrace and varied menu, it’s perfect for a casual dinner with family or friends. There’s twice-weekly live music in the summer, so it’s perfect for after-dinner drinks too.
Serving homemade pub favourites and offering unbeatable views from their waterside beer garden, The Ferry Inn couldn’t be easier to access from East Portlemouth, you donn’t even need to climb the steps when you depart the Ferry, you’re already there!
The Ferry Inn
Fore St, Salcombe TQ8 8ET
With atmospheric views, the Crab Shed is a place you could sit and soak up the views all day. On the water’s edge near the Fish Quay in Salcombe, the Crab Shed sources much of its food from its own nearby crab factory.
The Crab Shed
Gould Rd, Salcombe TQ8 8DU
With more than a dozen pubs, cafés and restaurants in the centre of Salcombe, you’ll be spoilt for choice within a few steps’ radius. But for a tasty beachside bite, how about the Winking Prawn by North Sands? Popular options are the breakfast buffets and summer evening barbecues.
The Old Inn is located in the quaint Devon village of Malborough, set between the popular market town of Kingsbridge and the sailing town of Salcombe. The recent makeover has made it the hub of the village, now famed for its sumptuous pizzas and good quality food and beverages served by welcoming staff.
The Old Inn
Higher Town, Malborough, Kingsbridge TQ7 3RL
In the picturesque village of South Pool, the multi-award-winning Millbrook Inn is a cosy countryside gastro-pub, where traditional English food meets the best French cuisine, overseen by Head Chef Jean-Phillippe Bidart.
For those taking to the water in search of their supper, why not paddleboard or sail up the creek to a pub that’s a hit with locals and visitors? Spend the evening on the south facing deck eating wood fired pizzas and pub grub whilst watching the world go by.
The Crabshell Inn
The Quay, Embankment Rd, Kingsbridge TQ7 1JZ
This south-facing restaurant and bar optimises the amazing views across Bolberry Down towards the sea from inside or out. The locally-sourced food is cooked and presented to the highest of standards. Admire the breathtaking cliff top views from inside the glass fronted restaurant or on a sunny day, bask in the sun with the sea views as a backdrop to your sumptuous lunch or dinner.
Malborough
For something a bit more exotic, try The Old Bakery. This quirky restaurant serves some stunning Mediterranean tapas and is the place to go for an informal occasion. From Frito Mistoto to Patatas Bravas, a visit to this wonderful restaurant is sure to be enjoyable.
The Old Bakery
Promenade, Kingsbridge TQ7 1JD
Café Asia is one of the most popular restaurants in South Devon; whether you eat in or take-away. It is set to tickle the taste buds with its range of pan-Asian dishes using local produce and imported spices. Sit in the tranquil restaurant in a curved booth or take-away to eat in the comfort of your holiday home.
Cafe Asia
10 Mill St, Kingsbridge TQ7 1ED
The Fat Monkey is the new kid on the block in Kingsbridge. This spacious and quirky restaurant provides an excellent experience with quality food and a good atmosphere. From smashed avocado breakfast to tapas on a Tuesday evening, they have food and drink for every occasion.
The Fat Monkey
66-70 Fore St, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PU
Found in the centre of Outer Hope, the Hope & Anchor serves traditional hearty ‘pub grub’ as well as excellent breakfasts for early-rising visitors. With plenty of seating both inside and out, watch stunning sunsets whilst enjoying a delicious dinner by the sea.
Hope & Anchor
Hope Cove, Kingsbridge TQ7 3HQ
Serving sumptuous dishes, this beach-style café-bar by the beach is a great spot for an evening meal with loved ones. The Cove has a bar, lounge and outside space for basking in the sun. In the evenings, there’s often live local bands, solo artists and DJ’s – soak up the atmosphere whilst enjoying some heart-warming food.
The Cove
Harbour Lights, Hope Cove, Kingsbridge TQ7 3HQ
Renowned for its stunning panoramic views over South Milton Sands and the iconic Thurlestone Rock. You can order snacks and drinks to take away or enjoy a full meal in their restaurant, which has an excellent reputation for high-quality, locally-sourced food.
Beachhouse
Kingsbridge TQ7 3JY
The local village pub at Thurlestone is multi award-winning, famed for its signature menu, great quality real ales and friendly staff. The Village Inn is in the heart of the village boasting live entertainment all year round. From summer afternoons outside, to cosy winter evenings by the fire, there is always something to look forward to. Children and dogs are very welcome.
Village Inn
Thurlestone, Kingsbridge TQ7 3NN
On the seafront at Beesands in Start Bay, the Cricket Inn offers enticing interpretations of many pub classics, and has recently added a range of chargrilled options with the installation of a new Josper oven. The Cricket Inn holds an AA Rosette award.
Options for hearty English breakfasts and delicious cream teas abound in South Devon, but one of our favourites is Stokeley Café, close to Start Bay in Stokeley Barton. This farm shop café is always a good choice for a spot of daytime indulgence.
The award-winning Start Bay Inn is arguably one of the most popular pubs in South Devon. Run by the same family since 1977, it has a cosy traditional feel, complete with a thatched roof, low ceilings and exposed wooden beams. Their menu is both varied and reasonably priced and has an emphasis on local seafood.
The Start Bay Inn
Torcross, Kingsbridge TQ7 2TQ
Take a short drive past Kingsbridge and visit the South Devon Chilli Farm. After featuring on Country File, Gardner’s World and being Jamie Oliver’s chilli grower of choice, this chilli farm has shot to national fame. The farm has a shop and café where you can sample the variety of sauces, preserves and their infamous chilli chocolate and then buy some chilli plants at the shop to take home as a unique memento of your holiday in a Thurlestone cottage.
South Devon Chilli Farm
Wigford Cross, Loddiswell, Kingsbridge TQ7 4DX
In a 19th century former school building, the Laughing Monk is a casual yet refined restaurant in Strete, a few steps from the South West Coast Path. Fresh seafood from Start Bay and other locally-sourced dishes are the order of the day at this renowned local restaurant.
Venus café is not a typical ‘chips-in-a-cone’ style beachside kiosk. Looking straight out over the beautiful fine shingle and turquoise waters of Blackpool Sands, you can enjoy organic and Fairtrade coffee as well as organic meats, a fine range of salads and some enticing seafood options.
The Venus Cafe
Blackpool Sands, Blackpool, Dartmouth TQ6 0QR
The Spice Bazaar in St Saviour’s Square is well-known as an excellent Indian restaurant amongst locals, but not always noticed by visitors due to its tucked-away location. Shahar Lashkor’s award-winning restaurant also serves as a takeaway if you’d rather relax in the comfort of your holiday home.
For a daytime bite, the authentic French coffee shop and bakery, Saveurs is hard to beat. From luxurious vanilla-infused hot chocolates to creamy Croque Madams, the quality of the food and drink will have you coming back time and again.
Another of Mitch Tonks’ restaurants, Rockfish is a casual eatery perhaps best known for its delicious take on fish and chips. While battered cod and all-you-can-eat chips has pride of place on the menu, you’ll find a wide variety of tasty seafood options, all sourced with sustainability in mind.
You may recognise celebrity chef Mitch Tonks from his numerous television appearances on the BBC and Channel 4, with his best-known show being the 10-part series ‘Big Fish!’ with Matt Dawson for UKTV Food. Mitch’s flagship restaurant, The Seahorse is the place to go for exquisite seafood dishes.
One of Dartmouth’s most popular pubs, the Floating Bridge by the Higher Ferry is ideal for hearty family dinners, with a separate restaurant area, a kids’ menu and other helpful touches like crayons and colouring books on hand.
Headquartered at Wash Farm near Totnes, Riverford Organic Farms has grown from an almost one-man operation to become a nationwide provider of renowned organic produce. The seasonal dishes at Riverford Field Kitchen, also based on Wash Farm, are sourced from the very fields that surround it.
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