East Devon restaurants with food menus

Franklins

➤ The Strand, East Devon, United Kingdom, EX8 1BR

Steak • Coffee • Cheese • Salads

"Absolutely awful breakfast paired with extremely poor customer service .. we are local and took my daughter and her family for a birthday treat !! After waiting for 45 minutes .. eggs Benedict came out cold , tasteless and watery eggs .. my husbands “Ozzie “ breakfast that looked the children could have made was disgusting and he didn’t eat it .. A free complaint straight away that it was all cold the owner did offer to redo but we could not wait another 45 minutes as the family were off to Cornwall . I says no but we will have to have a reduction in the bill. We did eat the eggs Benedicts as we were all hungry but my husband refused to eat his . Coming to pay the bill she said that we had to pay for everything except the “ Ozzie” breakfast as it had been eaten . She then overcharged us by £7 and then was rude to my son-in-law . Being locals that have lots of family and friends and use the restaurant a lot .. we will not return .. very sad as we always support local businesses ."

Indian Ocean

➤ 36 Exeter Road, East Devon, United Kingdom, EX8 1LF

Indian • Chicken • Takeaway • Vegetarian

"I recently ordered food from Indian Ocean take away in Exmouth.The food arrived on time and was on the surface ok and tasted reasonable . Unfortunately I decided to check the food standard rating after which I was mortified to see was only 2!!! This is extremely low and very worrying. The rating was from a check in October 23 so current!! The low rating refers to cleanliness, pest control etc and I really wish I'd checked before ordering as it's true to say I wouldn't have. I never will again!! I'm just sorry I've eaten the food without knowing environment it was made in. Always check food standards rating so you know what you're eating and the environment it from. Not surprising the standards rating is not displayed on the window as is usual."

The Dairy Shop

➤ 5 Church Street, EX10 8LY, East Devon, United Kingdom

Cafe • Delis • British • Vegetarian

"We were looking for place where we could get a cup of tea and a cake and fit five people and three dogs in. This fairly small place looked promising for the food but seemed to present a challenge on space however a speculative enquiry was met with enthusiastic exhortations to enter. We were seated at the only table that could accommodate us but actually without being crowded. My daughter was keen to have a scone at some point in the holiday but had been frustrated by all previous locations only offering the fruited variety. She was delighted that three varieties of home baked scones were on offer including plain, fruited and cheese. Devon cream teas in two varieties of scones were ordered plus another with cappuccino cake. There was a wide variety of teas on offer, all loose leaf, and we all opted for Assam. The tea was served with an eclectic mix of vintage tea cups, no two the same, and very generous portions of strawberry jam and clotted cream which we were assured would be topped up if needed, which seemed unlikely. The scones arrived nicely warm, well risen and of generous size. The scones were simply delicious, the best that most of us could recall eating in many years of sampling in various places, including many in the county immediately to the west. There was a brief debate about whether the cream was to be applied in the Devon style or the Cornish style but in deference to our location we applied the cream first. Not a word of criticism was to be heard and, although not needed, the final act of great service was the delivery of some diced chicken for the dogs. If you are ever looking for a decent cup of tea in Sidmouth with a good choice of cakery served by happy staff, I couldn’t recommend the Dairy Shop more highly."

Antonio's

➤ 9 The Strand, EX8 1AB, East Devon, United Kingdom

Cafe • Italian • Ice Cream • Vegetarian

"I convinced my partner, who is half Italian, to join me for a meal and drinks at this restaurant. He wasn't very hungry, so I decided to order the Nachos with melted cheese for £4.50, with additional toppings costing 75p each. I chose sour cream and jalapeños. My partner ordered an iced mint frappe for £4.50 from the menu, while I opted for a simple black tea and asked for lemon to put in it, but they didn't have any. I had to wait a long time because there was only one girl serving a large order of ice cream. Eventually, a young man came to take my order, though he seemed new and unsure about the prices and menu. He wrote down my order and an older man came out to help. The nachos were served unceremoniously, with no napkins, and the dish consisted of mostly broken nachos with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, not the gooey mozzarella I expected. The sour cream came from a squirt bottle and tasted bland, as did the cheese. Despite their poor quality, I ate them because I hate wasting food. My partner also thought there wasn't much in the bowl, but we enjoyed the few jalapeños that were there. My partner's frappe came in a plastic cup, and the server apologized for not knowing we were sitting down and offered a spoon for the whipped cream. The visit was redeemed by the pleasant young server. We asked the young man for napkins, and he pointed us to a table inside where we had to get them ourselves. The worst part was seeing the older man and the young man go out three times to throw shop waste into the public bin on the square, including coffee granules and kitchen waste that spilled all over the pavement. The young man said he didn't know why they didn't use their own bins and was just following instructions. We were shocked and upset by this behavior."

Coast Cafe

➤ The Esplanade, EX12 2LN, East Devon, United Kingdom

Cafe • Coffee • Cheese • Seafood

"Nice local produce used in dishes, fresh seafood. A lot of fried stuff though and salads have good ingredients but aren't very exciting (I've had the Coast salad bowl more than once) but then it's really hard to find a good salad in this part of the world."

Tea And Tittle Tattle

➤ 4 Fore Street, EX9 6NG, East Devon, United Kingdom

Cafe • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

"Nice looking small café type of place and was told that they can accommodate a gluten free diet as I suffer from coeliac disease and must avoid all types of gluten. I ordered a ham sandwich with gf bread and when it arrived it looked...good and had crisps on the plate. I asked what brand of crisps they used and was told they were Walkers, I told her that they were not gluten free. The women who prepared the food came out and told me they were gf, which as a long term sufferer of coeliac disease I found rather insulting. I told her that I could not eat the food due to fact it would make me ill , but she went on to say that it says no gluten' on the packet,(which it does not) but then changed her mind. GF crisps are available but if you searched Walkers you will see that they are not gf. Also when I mentioned cross contamination the woman who prepared the food said that it can happen as they only have a small kitchen. I paid for the drinks we had but not the food as we left it untouched. The young girl serving and cleaning the tables was excellent and understanding and could teach the older staff some manners."

The Thirsty Farmer

➤ Talaton Road, EX5 2QA, East Devon, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Vegan • British

"Absolutely diabolical! 1hr wait for a table (as apparently they were full) then 1hr 20 wait on food for food that was poorly reheated. The chef needs to learn where the salt is kept. Pork was tough, roast potatoes had been reheated and fried, veg was overboiled, Yorkshire pudding was stale and over reheated. There was 5 tables total during our service and 12 tables total for the day not sure how his service and food would warrant a 1hr 20 minute wait. Not one check on the table, whilst waiting and during the meal, had to ask for the ETA, was told 5 minutes and it was a further 25 minutes. Only put 1 star because you can’t put 0. Will not be coming back, will not be recommending."

Bumble And Bee

➤ Manor Gardens, EX8 1BB, East Devon, United Kingdom

Lunch • British • Healthy • Breakfast

"Visited for brunch after Exmouth parkrun. We booked a table and were given a lovely spot in the window. Chai Latte was one of the best ever and the breakfast so well presented and absolutely delicious. We were pleased we booked as busy when we arrived and the whole time we were there. Friendly, attentive staff and the scones and cakes looked so inviting. We need to return for sweet treats. Thank you."

Tandoori Nights

➤ 10 The Strand, East Devon, United Kingdom

Vegan • Indian • Chicken • Vegetarian

"Ended up here after not being able to eat at our first choice due to it being fully booked (they had a cheap Wednesday deal). However, I think luck was on our side as we had a terrific meal. Lots of veg options which is great as my partner is vegetarian. The table service was quick and attentive and there was a good selection of specials, good for me as I like to try new things. All the food was well prepared, not oily or salty (our 2 main bug bares with Indian food) and all the dishes were full of fresh vegetables, even the veg rice. We will certainly eat here again. Looking at the low star reviews for this restaurant, most are from 4-5 years ago when it was in previous ownership and don’t reflect our experience."

China Garden

➤ 23 Imperial Road, EX8 1DB, East Devon, United Kingdom

Soup • Meat • Chicken • Chinese

"Ordered a takeaway for 2 people, after going on the website to look at the menu to find there wasn’t one, “ coming soon”, ok, not a problem as ordered a few times from here and knew exactly what we wanted. Ordered 2 starters, 2 rice a curry and ribs plus couple soups, was amazed at the price! Couldn’t believe it, but was too gobsmacked to query it…I know, my fault entirely……but to be charged more than £12 for the same items from a few weeks ago??? Was the meal worth it? Definitely not, ribs overcooked, curry was mainly onions bit of meat, bit spicy, ….the spicy bit was ok, didn’t enjoy it one little bit. Sorry, but you’ve lost a customer, definitely won’t be back for takeaway or eat in."

Fort Cafe

➤ The Esplanade, EX10 8NS, East Devon, United Kingdom

Cafe • British • Breakfast • Vegetarian

"My partner enjoyed a fresh crab sandwich, a must-have when on the coast, while I had a delightful bowl of pork soup with a freshly baked roll. Both dishes were truly delicious! We highly recommend the food, the staff, and the restaurant as a whole. We will definitely be returning to Sidmouth again next time."

The Stables

➤ Duryarwood Lane, East Devon, United Kingdom

Meat • Steak • Cheese • Salads

"I reviewed this some time ago, but I had occasion to dine again recently (May 2024) so I thought I would revisit my review. The restaurant wasn't exactly empty, but it was nowhere near full or half full. That was a great shame as the food and service was excellent. The service was attentive without intruding and putting a jug of water on the table when we arrived was a nice touch. The food was excellent, much better than pub food, it was nicely presented, hot and plentiful. The menu had something for everyone, I didn't realise there was a specials board but I do now and will look out for it on my next visit. I understand the cocktails are worth a look. The staff were friendly and efficient, the duty manager (Gilly) was a great asset to the establishment, if only all restaurant staff were this knowledgeable and effective, perhaps The Stables should be giving Masterclasses on how it should be done. Please take note Wetherspoons. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place. This was my previous review. Excellent food and service. Much more than pub food.."

Hong Kong

➤ 62 Harbour Road, EX12 2NS, East Devon, United Kingdom

Full • Soup • Lunch • Drinks

"This was our first visit to the Hong Kong Chinese restaurant, we were passing and stopped on the off chance they would have space, and they fitted us in no problem. It has the usual Chinese restaurant decor, pretty in a kitsch way. Unassuming and helpful staff, led to an unpretentious and relaxed atmosphere, some 90’s pop tunes playing unobtrusively in the background. We enjoyed this very much, starting with the special mixed hors d'oeuvres for two, the seaweed especially was chunkier than our usual takeaway back home, and we enjoyed it immensely. Presented nicely, no peanut sauce on the satay, but it had a good flavour and didn’t need it. For the mains we had sweet and sour chicken Hong Kong style, mixed veg and crispy chilli beef with coconut egg fried rice. Well what an absolute pleasure. The sweet and sour had a vinegar undertone and the usual sweet flavour but not overly sweet and was cooked fresh and very delicious. The mixed veg had a slight crunch and the crispy chilly beef, had a different sauce again, but the batter was light crispy and melted in your mouth. Portion sizes were just right, maybe a touch smaller than some Chinese restaurants I’ve been to, but we’re were pleased with this, we didn’t feel too full afterwards and might have been able to comfortably fit in a dessert, and will do that next time we visit. The coconut egg friend rice was really good too, very aromatic. The only negative was the size of the drinks, my mineral water glass was half the size of my partners coke and it would have been nice to have had a proper glass full. Just a minor niggle. Reasonably priced nonetheless, £48 for the whole meal. I’d definitely recommend, and we will be going back. We really enjoyed the flavours, I haven’t had such a tasty and flavourful fresh Chinese like this for a long time. Again the crispy chilli beef was so light and crispy it will be hard to beat and highly recommended."

The Swan Inn

➤ The Strand, EX8 5ET, East Devon, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Seafood • British

"Amazing food amazing atmosphere, couldnt fault this place at all, the pudding menu is to die for, nice to be able to go to a place and actually fancy..."

The Anchor Inn

➤ Old Fore Street, EX10 8NA, East Devon, United Kingdom

Steak • Pizza • Vegan • British

"Called in as in area, not booked, but no problem Warm welcome and happy to run tab for drinks and food for my wife and I Found table in lower area Food selection very good on menu and on specials board, and a good choice of vegetarian options My wife chose roasted veg tart, with chips and salad I chose special salmon with hollandaise, new potatoes and veg Service efficient and polite, wait was not long Food was incredible for taste and size, salmon was perfect, potatoes cooked not microwaved, and the veg included one of the best red cabbage i have had, my wife was perfect pastry not heavy and the topping really good Nice to have the ‘food check’ We ventured to the desserts, my wife white chocolate devil cake, with custard choice, really good size moist and tasty, mine was white choc cheesecake with cream, good size and extremely yummy All in all exceptional food and service at very good price with a team of staff all offering genuine unobtrusive service Highly recommended"

The Fountain Head

➤ East Devon, United Kingdom

Fish • Wine • Steak • Cheese

"This is a pretty pub with lots of character and charm, situated in a picturesque village. It has the potential to be an absolutely amazing venue. It’s a shame then, that the host on the day we arrived wasn’t at all welcoming. Having walked to Branscombe on the coastal path for 3 hours (on a glorious hot Summer day) we had worked up quite a thirst. We arrived at exactly 3 pm to be told (not very politely) that the bar was closed (despite there being a good number of locals in there with drinks). OK, arguably it was our own fault for not checking opening hours and assuming (wrongly) that a pub in a popular tourist area would be open on a Saturday afternoon during the high season. At the same time, the host could have shown some discretion. The published closing time was 3 pm so he could have served us a drink and allowed us to sit outside (which we would have have been happy to do). The pub is licensed to serve all day so we felt it mean spirited to turn us away. We left thirsty and bitter with a distinct feeling that if you are not a local then you are not welcome here. We instead went to the pub down the road, where we received a friendly reception and lovely pint of Branscombe Brewery beer. We’ll only likely return here if there is a change of ownership. What a pity."

The Jack In The Green Inn

➤ Rock Beare, EX5 2EE, East Devon, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Fusion • British

"Went to this pub as it’s within walking distance. Sat outside as a nice evening. Don’t go out much at all as always tired due to getting over bowel cancer. Had a few drinks plus food. The food is very good but very expensive. Prawn cocktail very small for £9.50 and pudding £8.50 but that’s why this place is a treat place not an every day place. We got there just after 6 and left at 8.45 and for a Friday night saw hardly anyone go in or out, think that says it all regards the pricing. Anyway we finished and we always play a game of guessing the price. When we got the bill was abit more than we guessed but thought never mind and my husband can’t see properly without glasses so he paid the bill without me checking. When we got home I re- checked it and we had been over charged for 2 drinks we didn’t have. I had 2 but was charged for 3 and he had 4 but charged for 5! We therefore paid £10.50 more than we should have. He phoned straight away to ask to speak to Miranda the manager but she was too busy apparently, when it was dead and I think that’s extremely unprofessional to not even take our number to get back to us. My husband went up the next day to explain and she acknowledged one drink , mine, was incorrect and said he could have a free drink instead , but alas wouldn’t admit the other drink was wrong, which it was! I was counting drinks for us both and they added £10.50 in for 2 drinks we didn’t have. I’m very angry and upset she wouldn’t admit their wrong doing and personally will never go there again, you spoilt my night out!"

The Pig At Combe

➤ Gittisham, EX14 3AD, East Devon, United Kingdom

Steak • Coffee • Cheese • British

"our third stay in one of the pigs and that was our best so far. an extremely stunning location, the most beautiful elizabethan house and usual, some 'pig' brands made this one of the best hotel stays of the year for us. the eating and ambiente was excellent and the personal was absolutely on the game, what a perfect overnight break. there is no question about a return visit in the non-too-distant future. just amazing!"

The Salterton Arms

➤ 22 Chapel Street, East Devon, United Kingdom, EX9 6LX

Pub • Fish • Steak • British

"We recently had lunch at this fantastic pub. The waitress who took our order was incredibly friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious, and our seating area was lovely. One thing we adore about pubs in Devon is that they allow dogs inside, which is wonderful. We were the only customers without a dog, but our lovely waitress Hazel made sure to bring treats for all the dogs around us. It was a delightful sight to see them all enjoying their snacks. Hazel really stood out for her warm and welcoming attitude towards all customers, and she was a joy to chat with in addition to being an excellent waitress. Overall, this was one of our most memorable experiences dining in a Devon pub. We want to thank Hazel and the rest of the wonderful staff for leaving such a positive impression on us."

Frydays Traditional Fish & Chips

➤ 2 3 The Burrow, EX12 2, East Devon, United Kingdom

Seafood • British • Fast Food • Vegetarian

"Ordered 1 mini cod and chips, sausage and chips and 1 standard cod and chips. It cost just under £27. The standard cod was ridiculously small, couldn't tell the difference from the mini cod, so I questioned the size and they said it was done on weight and normal. I literally could not believe how small it was. I've been a regular here for years and never had a meal this poor from here. The cod was also very greasy, and didn't taste fresh at all. Sadly from now on I won't be returning, and will take my business elsewhere where I can get a decent sized piece of cod. The prices are also now very expensive, and it is not value for money at all."

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