North Devon offers stunning coastlines, quaint villages, and traditional meals like cream tea, pasties, and fresh seafood, all set in a picturesque rural landscape.
Cafés • Pizza • Seafood • European
"my new man and I thought for a bite to eat on Thursday, 11 May, we had traveled from padstow and had stopped on a row of places that were looking for somewhere nice to midday, we had found places that were empty, places without atmosphere, and places that were closed. but when we went to miss feas cafe, we realized that we had found a brand new, wonderful jewel. the service was great, eating was delicious and a real tasty bite (I don't think I ever tasted a better egg mayonnaise baguette in my life, and the creamtee was for fresh bread, fresh eggs, fresh scene to die) and the decoration of the caffe was stunning. thank you for making what seemed like a never-ending hunting after a nice caffe, transforming into a journey of fate. we already look at the smugglers rest as we want to visit them, and mortehoe again very soon."
Drinks • British • Breakfast • Vegetarian
"We had the best Sunday lunch visit to Martin and Lisa’s at Comyn Farm whilst on holiday in Devon. The food, service and setting were all amazing. We were made to feel very welcome from the moment we arrived and Nelson was guarding our table! Had a great local beer on draught and the food was lovely and one of the best Sunday lunches we have ever had. Nice to hear where it was grown and I am glad I didn’t have breakfast as there was so much! It was clearly a family affair, with everyone involved, which it made it even more special and endearing. Had a final surprise when the bill came and I could believe what value for money the whole experience was. Would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good traditional Sunday lunch in an amazing setting with a great family."
Pizza • Seafood • British • Fast Food
"I highly recommend this restaurant. My family and I visited twice during our week-long stay at The Cabin holiday home. The food is fresh, delicious, and of high quality. There is a wide variety of choices available. The prices are reasonable, and the couple who run the restaurant are delightful. Everyone in our family left satisfied with full bellies. The only drawback we noticed was that they often sell out before closing time due to their popularity. However, this is a testament to their success and well-deserved."
Tapas • Coffee • European • Chicken
"The food selection is extremely limited, so if you have children, it's not worth going. We spent a lot of money and left feeling hungry. I'm sure tapas in London is cheaper than 8 pounds for such small dishes. If you're just looking to have a drink and an olive, then it's fine, but for a family meal, it's hard to find something that everyone will enjoy. Tapas is supposed to be Spanish street food, not priced like a fancy London restaurant. We won't be returning."
Bar • Fish • Steak • Coffee
"Again an amazing visit. Right from the gentleman who welcomed us to completing our meal. The 2 ladies waiting on were so lovely not making us feel rushed or insignificant. They chatted freely and made us feel so welcome. The kitchen was a pleasure to..."
Cafe • Steak • Vegan • British
"Best restaurant in the village. I always book when my friends and I go surfing/drinking for the weekend. Food is always really good and normally have some very interesting specials. Staff are very friendly and the place looks great. Looking forward to my next visit. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5"
Pub • Pizza • Steak • Pasta
"We arrived at the restaurant to find it quite busy due to a party of 40 people, but we were still served promptly. The food was excellent and the staff were very friendly and courteous. The price per person ranged from £10-20. Overall, we rated the food, service, and atmosphere a 5 out of 5. Some recommended dishes include the olives, vegetable curry, and lasagna."
Pub • Steak • British • Vegetarian
"The restaurant offers delicious food, friendly staff, and a cozy atmosphere. I will definitely return for another Sunday Roast. Parking is accessible and convenient. The price range is £10-20 per person. The food is top-notch, service is good, and the atmosphere is pleasant. Highly recommended dishes include the Sunday Roast and Gammon and Chips. There is no shortage of parking spaces available, with the added bonus of free parking."
Pub • Steak • Vegan • British
"Best Carvery in 2024. Hand’s down that this place serves the most delicious carvery i have ever had in Devon. Very affordable. Plate ur own. Lots of meat choices. There are like 3 kinda of spuds which i have never seen before. Went there coz of the reviews. Excellent place to go for lunch before a walk at the Braunton burrows.Lovely people and place is clean and well presented."
Steak • Grill • Coffee • British
"I struggle to understand how this place is the 4th best rated restaurant in the Barnstaple area, as based on my visit it is mediocre at best. My feelings are coloured partly by the service which was outwardly friendly but overall fairly average and also by some oddly long wait times. As to the food, it was certainly acceptable , but the pricing is at a level that could best be described as grasping relative to what is offered. Perhaps the Castle Inn will argue their burgers are made in house, but their overly minced texture is far more representative of mass produced or frozen patties. At £16.50 the value of that is questionable despite an abundance of (relatively over cooked) chips. The fish and chips were so-so, the Mac Cheese the relative stand out. And then there is the white bait... five individual white bait on a few undressed salad leaves for £7.75 is a value proposition I would struggle with in a pub paying London rents, let alone out here. Perhaps there are limited options in this area hence the high rating ... but I have a doubt that is the case. Overall I would visit again to sup a pint in the gorgeous public bar, but I couldn 't recommend eating here."
Tea • Lunch • Diners • Coffee
"We left absolutely full, and very happy. My daughter had the pancakes with bacon and maple syrup...they were HUGE, 3 massive pancakes with 2 rashers of bacon, butter and a jug of syrup. She couldn't finish it, although it was so tasty. I had the chicken salad, again a big bowl full generous with the chicken and a nice mixed salad with plenty of tomatoes and peppers etc in it too. Also, an Oreo milkshake and a coffee . The only disappointment was the coffee which I found to be slightly bitter for my taste, but others may be fine with it, just a personal taste/preference thing. Service was quick, and staff friendly. I hope it is busy for them, it's a bit tucked away up in the High Street for a lot of the tourist trade who seem to stay down by the Quay, it's well worthwhile going up to the High Street to visit this place."
Asian • Vegan • Chinese • Vegetarian
"Very disappointed with a visit here for my 60th Birthday. We have been coming to the restaurant for the past 20 years and we have always had great food great service good value. I'm not sure if it is under new ownership but the menu has changed which in itself is fine. The menus on the table were plastic and sticky not a good start. We were sat next to the toilet even though we booked the first server was surly to say the least. Considering our table was for 5.30 surely there was no need to seat us there. The choice of food was disappointing there used to be a banquet meal which was great value but that has gone now. All in all not what i expected for what was a significant birthday treat. I could have spent that £100 and enjoyed the food elsewhere"
Cafés • Kebab • Mexican • Fast Food
"This was the first time that we have dined at The Rock Restaurant, although we have stayed in Woolacombe on many occasions. It was everything that we expected and more. The attentive staff ensured that we had a great evening out. The service was excellent as was the quality of the food and the presentation. We had the Beetroot and Celeriac and Haddock Risotto as starters and both were full of flavour and faultless. For our main courses we had the Venison and Stone Bass and again they could not have been improved, the flavours and accompaniments were perfect. The Viognier that we selected from the decent wine list was a great choice. For desserts we had the Strawberry Trifle and Lemon Curd Cheesecake both of which were delicious. Although it was a wet evening it was great sitting with those views over Combesgate Beach and out to sea. That was the icing on the cake after the superb food, lovely wine and great service."
Pub • Pizza • Pasta • European
"Unfortunately, our experience at this restaurant was disappointing. Despite there being only three other tables occupied and several staff members, it took an hour from the time we sat down at 4:45 to receive our food. The wait between ordering drinks and food was about 30 minutes. Initially, we were told that a topping for my burger was not available and would be substituted, but then we were informed that there were no frickles either. It was frustrating to hear that they had run out of these items when they have access to suppliers and supermarkets nearby. When our burgers finally arrived, my plate was excessively greasy with fingerprints all over it. The burgers were dry and overcooked, to the point where even the kids couldn't eat their cheeseburgers as they were too tough. However, our dogs seemed to enjoy them when we brought them home. It is a real shame, as we were hoping to discover a great burger restaurant in North Devon. I mentioned my disappointment to the waitress as we left, and she agreed that the wait was unacceptable. Despite the issues with the food, the staff were friendly. It seems that a high volume of deliveries from services like Deliveroo and Uber Eats may have been keeping them occupied."
Pub, • Pizza • Steak • British
"Visited here with family a couple of weeks ago. We stopped by a few times for drinks during our holiday but only once for food. Had great service and nice friendly atmosphere but unfortunately the visit when we ate was somewhat spoiled. My mother in law has gluten intolerance and asked for the gluten free menu. She ordered the ham egg and chips from the GF menu but unfortunately after the meal she experienced the negative effects of eating gluten and her stomach was upset for several days."
Steak • Vegan • British • Vegetarian
"This used to be my favourite place to eat out. Went there for my birthday there, thinking it was the same, only to be hugely disappointed. New owners now, and the food was not enjoyable. Under cooked chips, burnt burger bun and cheap frozen burgers. Used to be all homemade dishes and amazing there. I miss the old owners!!! Come back."
Cafés • Kebab • Asiatic • Mexican
"We booked for my sons birthday and paid a deposit to secure the table. We asked that the a la carte menu would be available as it was a Sunday and were told that it was. Turns out it wasn’t. The manager was extremely rude, and unaccommodating for a diabetic who cannot eat heavy Sunday roasts. The food was a satisfactory roast but nothing to write home about. The mussels were just warm served with stale bread, no butter or fries. In my view highly over rated, we shall not be returning!"
Pub • Pizza • Steak • British
"Popped in on the off chance of a table for Sunday lunch and friendly staff advised they could accommodate us later in the day. Lovely cosy pop and very traditional with good selection of drinks available. We decided to eat outside as weather was good and opted for roast chicken and roast pork dinners. Both served piping hot and looked and smelt amazing. Great choice of roasted veg (parsnips and carrot) with lots of crispy roast potoroos and home made Yorkshire puddings and gravy. Both dinners were absolutely delicious. Bar staff, landlord and waiting staff were all very friendly and welcoming. This is a lovely place just outside of town but easily accessible with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. 10/10 and we will certainly recommend to others visiting this lovely town. Didn’t get chance to say thanks to landlord/manager when we left so thanks very much for a lovely meal."
"Love everything here and always served with a smile. Had lovely lockdown takeaways and a half price brekkie today. Our little boy loves your chicken noodle soup, lunch boards and brownies. Great for bringing family to when visiting for an evening meal too. Thanks for our fab brekkie today and sorry for our mistake with the bill lol ???????????????????????????? Donuts ????. It turned out to be so cheap in the end because of the eat out to help out that i then thought we owed you money ???????????? Absolutely yummy thank you.???????????????????? Cutest Babycinno ever x????????"
Pubs • Steak • Breakfast • Vegetarian
"We only stayed for one night but we absolutely loved this place! Rachel (I hope I got her name right) was incredibly welcoming and friendly. Her customer service was excellent. Amanda is not only a fantastic host but also a talented cook! She is very friendly and takes the time to chat with guests. The dinner we had was freshly prepared and delicious. For breakfast, we had a selection of fruits, cereals, and a cooked breakfast made to order, all of which were delicious. Our room was fantastic - spotlessly clean, with an extremely comfortable bed, and a luxurious shower. Overall, I highly recommend this place for anyone who is looking for a genuine, friendly pub experience. This place is a gem for anyone who appreciates a traditional, down to earth atmosphere."