Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Devon

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Twenty Seven by Jamie Rogers

4.8

4.8 (1082)

£26 to £40

British

Kingsbridge

About the restaurant

Here at Twenty Seven our ethos is quite simple; we use fresh local produce, skilfully prepared and served in a relaxed vibrant environment. Quality is key, Jamie only sources and cooks with the best produce from nature’s larder. Choose from Seasonal dinner menu, or our 6 course Taster menus.

Winners of

2021 Michellin guide recommended
South West Chef of the Year Awards – Professional Chef and Overall winner
South West Chef of the Year Awards - Best Menu winner
Taste of The West - Best Restaurant 2018/2019
Trencherman’s Best Newcomer of the Year in 2020
Food & Drink Devon - Best fine dining restaurant
Trencherman’s Award for Creativity and Innovation in Lockdown 2021
Lux life Best vegetarian & vegan fine dining Restaurant

Matched with quality wines and cocktails we guarantee you unforgettable experience.

Top review

Julian

Dined 1 day ago

Jamie. Christmas menu is a real cracker. Superb quality and brilliant value . XMAs parties made it a bit noisy, but nothing could detract from the quality of the food or the value. Twenty Seven has to be the best restaurant in the South West and Kingsbridge is lucky to have Jamie and his team. They are always trying something new to get diners through the door while never sacrificing quality. A lesson to other restaurants and pubs in the area who week in week out offer the same average food.while charging similar prices to Twenty Seven. Jamie operates in a higher stratosphere.. I urge everyone to to patronise it or we will loose this great restaurant

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Experience

7 Course Signature Tasting Menu

4.9

4.9 (763)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Exeter

About the restaurant

ALL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED WHEN BOOKING.
Booking the 'Bar' means Chef's Table which is on extra high stools by the kitchen.
PLEASE ONLY CHOOSE BAR IF THESE ARE ACCESIBLE TO YOU

Use the 'special request' box to denote all dietaries

e.g 2 x pescatarian, 1 x pregnant, 1 x GF

If unsure, please email.

Stage, an immersive tasting menu experience.

WEEKDAY LUNCH - 4 courses at 12:30pm - £30
LUNCH FLIGHT - drinks pairings - £25

WEEKEND LUNCH - 6 courses from 12:30pm - £55
LUNCH FLIGHT - drinks pairings - £45

DINNER - 6 courses from 6pm - £55
DINNER FLIGHT - drinks pairings - £45

CHRISTMAS DATES Tuesday 24th & 31st December - 6 course lunch £55

Space is limited so please let us know if you plan to bring a dog, buggy or wheelchair. Stage does not provide high chairs.

Please note Stage's seating utilises upcycled materials and most seats are without backs or are on high stools.

Tables are required back after dinner for another party on 6pm sittings.

Top review

Nigel

Dined 4 days ago

If you’ve read anything about Stage at all before this, nothing I can say will come as a surprise. Stage comes across as a total labour of love for the guys running the show. They’re doing what drives them and what they clearly thoroughly enjoy. In the kitchen and front of house. The Taco Boys are on a mission and I felt extremely lucky to be able to go along for the ride with them. There is a total enthusiasm about their food and drinks which is genuinely infectious. The result is a fine dining experience at a non-exorbitant cost: all the enjoyment of creatively imagined, painstakingly sourced and prepared food, introduced to the table with relaxed, fun, and informative style and panache. I have no idea where it would be possible to experience the same levels of culinary ingenuity and sheer enjoyment at such good value for money. So it’s not over the top to use the word unique to describe what just happened. That wasn’t simply an excellent meal, we were actually blown away by the entire show.

Emilia

4.8

4.8 (115)

£26 to £40

Italian

Ashburton

About the restaurant

Created Tom Hill and Clare Lattin of Ducksoup in Soho and Little Duck in Hackney, Emilia is their version of a small Italian Osteria (transported to the Devonshire countryside) serving seasonal, everyday Italian inspired dishes using locally grown ingredients. Tom oversees the menu and together they cook and share a love for Italian food and natural wine. The dining room is hosted by Lucy Mastroddi and Paul Seckler along with Alice Phillips.

Top review

Charlie

Dined 7 days ago

Loved everything about our time in Emilia, the food was exceptional as were the two front of house staff who managed the restaurant so competently throughout service. Highlights in no particular order: vermouth, ragu, pumpkin. Thank you so much

schoolhouse

4.7

4.7 (32)

£25 and under

Italian

Mothecombe

About the restaurant

schoolhouse is an Italian influenced restaurant and beach takeaway located on the stunning Fleet Estate, just a few minutes walk from the sea. We offer a range of food to suit everyone, from artisan sourdough pizzas to sustainable seasonal dishes. All our produce is procured locally, support our local farmers from the surrounding estates.

Top review

Kirsten

Dined today

What a top spot. We went for brunch & took our dog. We were all greeted with such warmth & friendliness. The setting is quirky & interesting, the ambience was laid back & cosy. My scrambled egg was cooked perfectly & my husband’s full English was (in his words) the best he’s had in ages! Great Bloody Mary’s too. We will definitely be returning, next time to try their lunchtime menu, which sounds delicious.

Harry's Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2891)

£26 to £40

Comfort Food

Exeter

About the restaurant

Harry’s Restaurant in Exeter is set in the heart of the city and has been gratifying appetites for 26 years. Rated as one of the best restaurants in Exeter on TripAdvisor, Harry’s has established itself to become the go-to dining den on the neighbourhood food scene.

Founded in 1993 by the Pounds family, Harry’s is still independently owned and run today. The eclectic restaurant, bar and private dining room all sit within the iconic gothic style building, formerly Harry Hems’ 19th century architectural sculptors workshop.

Top review

ClareVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The service and food at Harrys is always exceptional. Excellent quality food. I highly recommend the cheese soufflé starter and the fillet steak is unrivalled

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The Elephant Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2705)

£41 and over

Modern European

Torquay

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Elephant Restaurant
The Elephant is a bright, informal restaurant which is situated near the beautiful Torbay harbour. It was the first restaurant in Torquay to be awarded a Michelin star which it maintains today. We aim to source all our ingredients locally and sustainably, many from our dedicated farm in Brixham.

Run by chef proprietor, Simon Hulstone and his wife Katy. Food is cooked by a talented team of chefs and served by friendly, professional team of staff.

Due to the style of cooking we cannot produce dairy free menus & therefore cannot provide vegan options.

A deposit is required to make reservations on special days of the year, on our special events, or for tables of 6 or more. This is paid over the phone by calling 01803 200044.

Children's menu is only available at lunch for ages 10 and under.

Tasting menu only available in the evening unless requested via phone in advance.

Top review

TomVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent meal (fabulous tasting menu), great service and atmosphere. This is a top class restaurant and fully deserving of a Michelin star

Bayards Cove Inn

4.7

4.7 (1008)

£26 to £40

British

Dartmouth

About the restaurant

Join us and dine on dishes created by our chefs using locally sourced ingredients in the beautiful setting of our 14th century building.
Enjoy a wide range of wines and local beers, matching our varied menu. With fresh fish and specials changing daily. Variety is very much the spice of life here at Bayard's Cove Inn!

Top review

Margaret

Dined on 19 Nov 2024

Very enjoyable evening, thoroughly recommend eating here

Le Vin Perdu

4.8

4.8 (44)

£26 to £40

French

Ashburton

About the restaurant

Le Vin Perdu is the sister restaurant to Osteria Emilia in Ashburton.

Simple french bistro, rotisserie grill and wine bar, open Thursday – Sunday for lunch and dinner.

The dining room, kitchen table and bar counter are bookable as well as being open for walk-ins.

Top review

Simon

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

The only disappointment was that the rotisserie chicken was off, probably the main reason to visit the restaurant. However the food we did have was of a very good quality. Very good flavours, well developed. Overall a very enjoyable meal.

Greyhound Country Inn

4.7

4.7 (1335)

£25 and under

British

Honiton

About the restaurant

Greyhound Country Inn is a warm relaxing pub and restaurant located in the heart of Honiton, Devon. The pub’s traditional oak beamed bar and restaurant oozes character and boasts a log burner fireplace

Such is the reputation of the good food at The Greyhound Inn that people travel miles to enjoy the experience.

Handcrafted delights that instantly brighten up your day. Whether its chocolate, vanilla or cinnamon, we use the finest ingredients to produce these mouth watering artifacts.

Top review

Janine

Dined 3 days ago

Really lovely pub, we ate in the restaurant which was beautifully decorated for Christmas. Great staff and very professional. Food was really good and hot. Would definitely recommend, we will certainly go again.

The River Shack

4.7

4.7 (980)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Paignton

About the restaurant

At The River Shack we are not interested in fuss or formalities, we simply want to provide you with delicious food and drink in a relaxed and beautiful setting.

You can dine right by the waters edge on sunny days, shelter in our waterside marquee on rainy ones, or relax by our log burner inside on the cooler days.

The views in themselves are worth the trip, but wait until you try the food! Our menus are creative, seasonal, rustic and delicious.

Along with the rest of our fantastic team, we look forward to meeting you down at the creek!

Top review

Tracy

Dined on 8 Nov 2024

Great setting with a superb breakfast served with attentive staff!

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