The Boathouse, Beach Bar And Restaurant

We had three visits during our stay in Instow, two for dining. Fantastic atmosphere (sitting looking out to the sea in the open space upstairs if weather permits is just wonderful) and excellent food. Staff lovely too. Highly recommended.

Came here for our Anniversary Meal. The food was amazing. We sat out on the balcony overlooking the water. As the sun set, we enjoyed the beautiful meal. The air was warm, and the atmosphere was perfect. If you want a great place to enjoy the evening, this is your spot.

I highly recommend the seafood platter - it was fantastic. I have visited this restaurant twice and both times the staff were very attentive. The view from the restaurant is beautiful. Overall, it was a lovely dining experience. An added bonus is that the restaurant is dog friendly as well!

We visited the boathouse twice during our visit to devon. The first was a sunday roast on our arrival day as it was reccomended by a family member what a delight. The peach glazed gammon was amazing! We immediately booked to come again a few days later and had pollock and mussels off the specials menu. The curry sauce that the mussels came in was divine. We also ordered the miso corn ribs both times as they were so good! Lovely staff, lovely resturant.

During our holiday in the area, my family and I had lunch at The Boathouse Inn. We all agreed it was our favorite place to eat, as the food was amazing. The mussels were large and delicious, the fish finger sandwich and fish and chips were light and not greasy at all, and the cheeseburger was very tasty. The service was excellent, even accommodating our 4 dogs. The atmosphere was delightful as we sat on the balcony with a stunning view of the beach. We are excited to return and enjoy more fantastic food.

We had a fantastic Saturday lunch at this restaurant. Despite the threat of rain, we had booked a table on the uncovered deck. The staff were thoughtful enough to also reserve a table for us indoors just in case. Luckily, the sun ended up shining and we didn't need the indoor table. The customer service was outstanding. The crab thermidor I ordered was delicious and perfectly cooked. The view was amazing, the food was incredible, and the staff were lovely. I highly recommend this place. Just a heads up, you can still enjoy a view of the estuary from inside downstairs.

Second time we've been here. First time was because they support a charity I help fundraising for in Something to Look Forward To, second time because the whole experience is rather marvellous! The food is excellent you can see that in the photos. It really helps if you like seafood obviously, but every product is the freshest quality ingredients, cooked beautifully and served really well in a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The staff are great, super friendly and helpful. If you're going to be in this area then make sure you book a table and take the time to enjoy an excellent experience.

If you're looking for a beautiful spot to enjoy a meal, The Boathouse in Instow is definitely worth a visit. The building is beautiful and the view is simply stunning, providing the perfect backdrop for your meal. While the breakfast and lunch menus may be somewhat limited in terms of options, the quality and flavor of the food are both good. While prices may be on the higher side for pub grub, the view and great taste make it worth it. The staff are also friendly and welcoming, making for an enjoyable overall experience. So, if you're looking for a great place to enjoy a meal with a view, The Boathouse is definitely worth checking out.

Have always enjoyed everything about this place over the years, and coming back this time was no different We’d enjoyed a Memorial and Celebration for my Mum the day before, with lunch at The Boathouse, and had a lovely meal (20 people), with a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service This visit was a sunny day, and we were meeting family for a dog walk after lunch, so Instow seemed the perfect choice. Sarah was in again, and greeted us warmly, asking how the Memorial had been We were seated quickly, ordered drinks promptly, as well as a shared Starter and a couple of sausages for our dog The food was incredible, as I’ve always found it to be. We shared a Dessert also A welcoming, warm, comfo...