Bayards Cove Inn Restaurant Dartmouth in South Hams

Dartmouth has many restaurants, but on closer inspection, there is a lack of variety. Most Dartmouth menus feature steaks and burgers. So we chose Bayards Cove because there was something different on offer (vegetable lasagne and lamb kofte). Despite having a home here for 26 years, we'd never tried Bayards Cove - it always looked like a small cafe. Actually, the restaurant goes further back than you might think and has a nice atmosphere. The prices are very reasonable - and there is draught beer (much cheaper than paying restaurant prices for small cans). The wine is also reasonably priced. As another rather nice touch, there is no service charge added to the bill. Please take note of this and tip the serving staff (they do a very good job). A good evening - we will be back.

The food here was delicious, can't fault it, and the staff very good and friendly I had the fish catch of the day it was brill with crab, chips and salad. Nice atmosphere and dog friendly too.

Service, food and atmosphere were all perfect. We arrived early for a booking but we were seated straight away with no fuss (exceeded expectations!) Both waiting staff were attentive and friendly without us feeling crowded. Both starters and mains (camembert, calamari, duck and lamb) were delicious and we scraped the plates clean. Decor is cosy and inviting. Wouldn’t change a thing.

We called in for a snack at lunchtime,the place is stylish and very welcoming and also dog friendly which is a bonus. For what we had I feel it was quite expensive. I had a cheese and ham sandwich which came with crisps and some salad. This was over£9 so not cheap. My wife had a fishcake with a sauce which was really tasty. Whilst I enjoyed my sandwich I was disappointed with the quality of the bread and expected something more artisan than sliced bread.

Had a lovely lunch here this week. We found Bayards Cove Inn completely by chance. The staff were so friendly & attentive. The food and service were exceptional and the whole atmosphere made our visit to Dartmouth one to remember. A dog friendly place too so every box ticked for us. An excellent find. Highly recommend to all.

Fabulous evening with superb food. Great ambience and the food was excellent for a family of 3 including an 11 yr old who devoured her vegetable lasagne. Great service too ! Highly recommend.

My family and I visited this restaurant on our first night in Dartmouth. The food was delicious and the service was great. We can recommend the dishes we had which were a Sirloin steak which was beautifully cooked, lamb koftas which came with golden beetroot and a harissa dip, the plaice from the specials menu, which was also perfectly. Poked and flavourful. Our daughter also enjoyed her kids meal of sausages but actually wanted my koftas after tasting them. We would definitely return.

We called in on the off chance at lunch time, very friendly and welcoming staff. Cosy restaurant, but not cramped. Great food and drink, reasonable prices but superb service, would definitely recommend

An unexpected find. On a hot day in Dartmouth we came across this smallish place and popped in thinking it was a pub. But it wasn't. It was a bit like a pub -there were drinks and a bar but it was really a restaurant with drinks majoring on interesting lighter meals . So we stayed for lunch. And lunch was very good . Fresh crab salad , Mackerel Pate, as much fresh warm bread as you wanted. And good service. The service was efficient and welcoming. Next time we are in Town we look forward to going again.

We arrived on day two of our South West Coast path walk and were immediately impressed by the beauty of the building We had booked two of the best rooms and were happy with these The dinner menu was ok Not particularly inspiring but ok We were horrified to be charged £4 each for a lime and soda on day 3 ( we stayed 2 nights) £16 for a round of soft drinks There was no manager on site and the bar staff were ill equipped to deal with complaints On checking out we still couldn’t find anyone in authority to deal with this blatant overcharge It left a very sour taste in our mouth The night before at Cricket Inn we were charged 70 pence each as opposed to £4!!

Sehr gemütliches Restaurant mit total nettem Service und sehr gutem Essen!! Waren in den 2 Wochen öfter und gerne hier!

First of all thank you being so accommodating of my wife’s allergies which can make eating out impossible. Other moreexpensive restaurants in the area have simply told her what she can’t have from their menu. Not here. Here the chef personally reassured my wife that they could adapt most of the dishes to accommodate her. What a great attitude. Secondly we really enjoyed our meal with you today. The menu had something for each of us and the cooking was excellent. The drinks we had were very good and everything was reasonably priced. Well done.

The food, service and atmosphere was excellent. As soon as we walked in, we were taken to the table in front of the window (which was intimate and romantic). For starters, we had the haddock fishcake and soup of the day - which were delicious. For mains we had the duck and lamb koftas - again, both were fantastic. We had a lovely bottle of red wine and a couple of cocktails to end the night. The service was truly excellent and we’d definitely recommend.

Nothing was too much trouble. The food and breakfast was fantastic. We had a very warm welcome and the room was lovely and cosy. Could not fault the service. Definitely would revisit.

Recently stayed at Bayards Cove Inn for a couple of nights (see separate review about accommodation) We had 2 breakfasts here & as food was so good dinner on both evenings. First of all the staff are all 5* so very friendly & welcoming in all aspects of their work. The restaurant has been tastefully refurbished & has a cosy & warm feel to it. It is small, so would recommend booking, rather than walking in & hoping for a table. Breakfast was simply perfect. There was a small selection of cold buffet options. Warm food is all cooked freshly to order. My husband had full english both days, while I had the avocado on sourdough one day & muffin with poached eggs & bacon the 2nd day. All were cooked perfectly. They even gave our dog his own sausage each day !!! Evening dinner & the restaurant takes on an even cosier atmosphere. The evening menu is not huge, but certainly enough options & with the specials board you have even more delicious options to choose from. On our first night we’re had chowder & lamb koftas. On the last evening main courses of sea bass & burger. All the meals were of the highest quality & beautifully presented. Cant recommend Bayards Cove Restaurant highly enough. Would imagine in the summer you need to book a table well in advance.

Had a really lovely meal here. The food was so tasty, had a leek and cabbage gratin that was heavenly! The staff were all so friendly and helpful too, would definitely go back

What a find. We will definitely return. The food was delicious and the service was great. A lovely atmosphere. And we felt remarkably good value. This was our first visit but won’t be our last.

Front of house staff unfriendly and seemed not to want our custom. She said the kitchen closed in half an hour and did her best to put us off waiting. Seen a similar review on trip advisor so this place obviously has some staff training needed.

This is an absolute GEM of a find. I particularly want to thank the staff for their friendly service it was fantastic. My mum is coeliac and normally this can be quite difficult but you really set her at ease that her food would be gluten free and she actually had choice! This was a weekend away with my parents and you made our day! The food was outstanding, atmosphere cosy and staff superb. Will definitely go back!

Amazing place, with a lovely atmosphere and fantastic staff. Shout out to Bryone who was so efficient and yet so friendly with us that made our dinner even better. Thank you so much Bryone! We had the Mushroom Arancini and the Burgers and they were both delicious! Best burger in town! Will be returning for sure 👌

Me and my friend couldn’t be asked to cook so she said let’s pop into Bayards for food! Was my first time eating! Truly outstanding!! Bryone is an absolute asset to the crew! We had the burgers and she dealt with our allergies professionally! Checked in on us at the right times, answered all our questions with confidence and ease! The burgers were incredible, I almost want to say the best in town! 1000% would recommend!

Absolutely fab, we had the Christmas menu and it was absolutely top notch! I dream about their sticky toffee pudding it was so mouth watering! Will definitely be back!

What an excellent old worldly place to visit, eat and drink. The staff were really nice and accommodating and the scones lovely….of course! This place has great character.

A very cosy aesthetic, great food and prompt service. Would definitely return. My wife had a burger which she said was cooked to perfection. I had a sea food starter and main which were both excellent.

Really beautiful place. Warm welcome with great service. The sandwiches were deep filled. The crab was amazing.great find.

Tried this restaurant for lunch today. Super staff, very welcoming, and truly excellent local beer battered hake and chips. A local ale from Bays was also on tap which was very good too. Thoroughly recommended.

Absolutely fabulous quaint restaurant in Dartmouth. Great location by the Cove and ferry. Food and drink were excellent. Great choice on the menu. Staff are very friendly and attentive. Will definitely visit again. Would highly recommend.

Had a lovely meal here yesterday. My husband had the plaice and I had lamb koftas followed by lemon parfait and white chocolate creme brûlée. All very delicious and cooked to perfection. The only reason I didn’t give five stars was because we went at...

We had an amazing dinner here last weekend. It was a fairly last-minute booking and we arrived a little bit early, but we were shown to our lovely table right away. We had fantastic service the whole evening and the food was absolutely amazing. The...

Had an evening meal here tonight. Absolutely superb. Why can't other resturants learn from this. Good service, excellent food. Well worth the money !!

Popped in for latte and a snack.lovely place Nice atmosphere. Staff are very friendly quick service. Loving the decor reasonably priced

We had a great breakfast here and would love to go back for lunch / dinner if we were here for longer. The service was excellent and so was the food. The restaurant was busy once the overnight residents came in for breakfast.

We went one night for dinner. For starters I had the mushroom arancini which was nice and my husband had the smoked haddock fishcake, which was burnt on one side.I had the duck for main dish, the duck unfortunately was over cooked, the dauphinois potatoes...

I've been to Bayards Cove Inn many times now, and it is an excellent establishment. First and foremost the staff are probably the best of any restaurant or café in Dartmouth and this has consistently been the case for some years now. Décor is relaxed...

Been to Dartmouth many times but had never been in here before. The restaurant itself is beautiful and spotlessly clean. We were greeted at the door and asked if we could be helped, thought it felt like she said "what the hell are you doing...

Looked lovely from the outside so thought we would call in for lunch. We both had the crab salad, very enjoyable. Would recommend.

We had a table for 6 in the window. Best table location as 2 of our party are regulars. The service was excellent, and we got a few little extras like garlic bread due to being regulars. The plaice fillets were excellent. Steaks were also...

Such a lovely place to eat. Front of house is excellent, staff are professional and friendly and service is excellent. Food was also lovely- we had burgers and koftas. The koftas were excellent. Nice wine and food was good value given the setting, cleanliness and...

We are dinner here and would definitely return. The menu is interesting with some very different dishes. I started with Crab Tian and then had the lamb kofte. My wife who is a vegetarian had a good choice and had the lean and mint soup...

Rather quirky but nevertheless a fabulous place to stay. Perfect location, very clean and comfortable rooms and fantastic quality food. Would recommend.

Excellent food and service. Party of six were all extremely well catered for. No vegan main on the menu but when be booked (essential) in person, we were told dishes could be adapted. They were, and the food was delicious. Meat eaters were well catered...

Bayards Cove really is a fantastic place to stay in Dartmouth. We were lucky enough to visit for a few days last week and had really lovely time. The food is outstanding and the staff go above and beyond to ensure you have a great...

SLOOWWW STAFF AND DISMAL FOOD. Really, everyone looked tired and bored and the food reflected it. Asked for a piece of Stilton and got Wensledale cheese. I suspect there is no one managing this place. Stay away - there's loads of lovely restaurants in Dartmouth...

I saw Boyards Cove while waiting for another meal to be prepared and suggested to Mrs2b Nonad that we give it a try (especially after a local also recommended it) and today we popped In for breakfast. I was astounded by how nice it was,...

Always popular, we did wonder whether we would be able to get a table. Predictably it was full, but the server said there would be a table available in 20 mins and reserved it for us. Haven't been here since 2021 but food is as...

Had lunch here and it was lovely! Managed to get a table and dogs are allowed so even better! Very nice friendly waiter, great food. Would definitely recommend!

Went in for lunch on a Monday, friendly welcome and good menu. Pea & asparagus soup to start was incredible, followed by 2 perfect sirloin steaks. The only thing as good as the food was the friendly helpful service. A real treat for a Monday...

Great atmosphere, delicious food, though surprised there isn’t a kids menu or option at lunch for sandwiches with white bread and plain ham / cheese instead of granary with a salad covered in balsamic! Good service, apart from one staff member who seemed disinterested in...

Absolutely amazing food. I really wanted dessert but could not eat another morsel! Great service very attentive. High quality food cooked to perfection. We had the calamari and arancini to start. Quite possibly the best calamari ever eaten. With the burger and steak for main....

We had a lovely lunch here at Bayards Cove Inn. Lovely Crab Salad and a very passable vegetarian lasagne. Good value wine list and really nice friendly service.

We had a lovely meal at Bayards Cove Inn. The staff were welcoming, friendly and attentive. The restaurant is well laid out. The food was delicious. For mains I had an amazing sea bass and crab duo. My wife had lamb koftas with a beetroot...

Never having managed toget booked into Bayards before and found out what we had been missing. Lovely food complemented by wonderful/friendly young staff who made for a lovely evening. Recommend seafood chowder to start.

Nice varied menu. The food was beautifully cooked and the service was outstanding, even though the restaurant was extremely busy. Love this place! We will definitely go again.

Lovely little restaurant. Good choice of beer and wine, good food and great service. Highly recommended

Delicious food and excellent service. I had the crab and plaice, both excellent. Great service and pretty restaurant

Dog friendly. Delicious food. Good service & ambiance. Booking advisable. This didn’t come when we searched dog friendly restaurants. But stumbled across it, and were lucky enough to get a table.

Fabulous food and lovely service. Great location in centre of Dartmouth (and close to ferry). Wonderful cakes on counter for coffee time too !

Went in before 12 when lunch was starting. Given a very warm welcome .Odered coffee whilst we waited for lunch. The menu choices were very good. Needed vegetarian. Decided on the broccoli and blue cheese soup and a glass of wine. The soup was absolutely...

Gorgeous pub that was packed. Food was amazing. We had some olives then the sirloin which my husband said was amazing and I had the veggie lasagne. Dog friendly.

Nicely decorated pub, interesting menu. Service was friendly and the food was good quality and tasty. In fact, I would say it’s the best butternut squash and ricotta lasagna I’ve ever had! Would definitely recommend and would definitely return.

We are here frequently after staying at the Inn for my mothers birthday celebrations. The staff are brilliant and the food is fantastic. Breakfast is plentiful, good range of produce served very well and the dinner we had to cap off her birthday trip was...

We stayed at Bayards Cove Inn for a few days to celebrate my mother's birthday (12 of us) In short, this place is awesome! :-) We arrived way before check-in, which is 3pm, and whilst our rooms were not ready we were able to stow...

A wonderful family meal with excellent staff and service in a great setting . The Hotel is full of character and a great setting for a special occasion ,but not too expensive

The staff are fabulous, the food is great quality and the restaurant has a wonderful ambiance. We stayed at the hotel too which I would highly recommend … The restaurant has vegetarian options but these are slightly limited if eating there many times in a...

Visited one Sunday evening - dinner for one with my dog! It wasn’t the nicest evening but this place was warm and cosy and had a very friendly welcome - both me and the dog! Seated and given a menu quickly with a drinks order...

Visited with friends for dinner. Food was outstanding in particular the calamari for starters and the freshly caught fish (plaice). Service is friendly and prompt with a young team and manager. We asked for the chef to come down which he did to receive our...

Popped in for an early dinner. 6pm table. Ordered a starter fish cake and fries as a main, along with a bowl of mussels and more fries. Everything was great. Service on point. Food cooked to perfection. Been many times and always very good.

A lovely meal. Not a huge menu, but plenty of choice. I took the vegetarian options for a change and was not disappointed. Considering returning for breakfast tomorrow before our journey home.

We ate here twice, first time a cream tea and it was one of the best we've had. Soft and warm scone with generous portions of cream and jam, beautifully presented and served. The evening meal was we had was lovely, fishcake starter, I had...

We saw the reviews on Tripadvisor and other sources and had to try it. I had the chicken liver parfait and confit duck, and my partner had the potted crab and Torbay sole. Washed down with a lovely Devon IPA and prosecco and a very...

From the moment we walked through the door we were made to feel welcome. The room was lovely, clean and tidy with decor appropriate to the building. The food was delicious, especially breakfast. The dogs loved their sausage!

As we were guests here, breakfast was complimentary. The breakfast was superb, very well cooked and excellent produce. I recommend the breakfast bap. The cakes were simply divine. Very tasty and moist. We had the raspberry ripple cake and the salted caramel flapjack. Words fail...

Lovely food but the problem is space. A table at the front or main room looks great but the back of the restaurant was a bit too crowded and hot.

Vibrant without being noisy, Lovely food and helpful and attentive staff. We will be visiting again the next time we're in Dartmouth.

After a lovely welcome we were asked if we would like a drink by the fire and it looked so inviting we happily agreed. Glasses of bubbles were brought and we perused the menu in great comfort. With our choices made we were shown to our table in the window. It was like private dining and we loved it. Pate and chicken were ordered and it was agreed they were good choices. I particularly loved the brûlée topping on the pate. We decided to share a dessert in front of the fire. Delightful and so cosy we didn’t want to leave.Thank you for a wonderful evening. We will definitely visit again when we are in Dartmouth.

Had a delicious evening meal here. I had unusual ravioli( beautifully cooked and unusual ingredients put together). My husband had sea bass. All very well presented with lovely service and ambiance. Highly recommend.

We had fish which was succulent and then creme brulee. Would definitely eat there again as a treat. Great service too.

We had a fantastic meal at Bayards Cove. The food, the service, the knowledgable staff all made for a great evening out. We loved the relaxed atmosphere and being in a room full of so much character. The quality of the food was first class. Highly recommend a visit.

Very friendly and welcoming staff we called in for an afternoon cup of tea and returned for dinner. Simple menu good food. Delicious Irish Coffee. Will go there again.

Have eaten here three times now and enjoyed it on each occasion. The staff have always been very accomodating and friendly. The food is also excellent. Will eat here on a regular basis and we love it so much. Great that we can take our dog too.

Popped in for a quick drink as looked quiet. Were asked how long we would be. Half an hour tops we said. Table sorted. Had to turn off air smelly thing by table as overpowering. Asked for cider and a double gin and tonic. Came back as no gin of desired type. Had drinks, bill was placed on table without asking for it. I nipped to loo whilst hubby paid. Came back to find waiting staff hovering behind us as we tried to get belongings together. Did not feel comfortable with this and felt chased out of building. It's a shame as we probably would have returned at a later date to eat as food looked good.

ate here on our first night in Dartmouth. A lovely historic building serving a wide variety of meals in a fabulous environment with great customer service and sensible prices. Be sure to book as it gets busy. also has rooms

Stopped here whilst waiting for a river cruise and loved it! The staff were lovely and welcoming, the food was super tasty and well presented…even the toilets were lovely! If you’re in the area & looking for somewhere nice to eat, this is the place for you! Will definitely visit again.

Very friendly and has a lovely atmosphere. Stopped for Coffee and Cake. Coffee was lovely and cake was a large piece, well with the money. Would defiantly recommend, nothing is to much trouble for staff

We spent a very pleasant evening at this lovely restaurant. The food was delicious and the staff very friendly and attentive. I had the lamb koftas and my husband had the haddock chowder which he raved over. I would thoroughly recommend it.

Beautiful location and fabulous food, lovely atmosphere and excellent service. We had dinner here on Saturday night for our wedding anniversary. The whole experience was superb, the waiter was very attentive to us the starters were great and the daily specials added something different. The Tian of crab was gorgeous as were the Butternut Squash Arancinis. It can be difficult to cater for GF but not here, as pretty much everything (there are some exceptions) on the menu is either GF or can be made GF. Not something that you always see. I can heartedly recommend their burger and the Koftas. As for the dessert well White chocolate brûlée!We loved it and can’t wait to go again.

Enjoyed a great experience at this quaint Inn. Bedroom extremely comfortable with very attentive staff. The food at both breakfast and dinner were of the highest order with ample flavour in each dish. An experience not to be missed.

We visited this restaurant twice during our stay in Devon. The first time we had cheese and ham sandwich and the Brie sandwich. Both delicious and the service was brilliant. So we returned a few days later and I had the crab sandwich and hubby had the Brie. Once again served with a smile and very friendly staff. Thoroughly recommend it.

Bayards Cove looks so inviting from the outside. It's a very old building nestled in a small street next to the estuary, and the warm lights from inside just draw you in! One evening we managed to grab one of the two tables tucked outside for a drink, and another evening we had a dinner booking (they're always fully booked so make sure you do book ahead for food). The decor is very warm and coastal, and there's a great ambience. There was a good selection the menu and we were both torn between a couple of dishes. We both opted for the lamb koftas with arancini to start, all of which was really delicious. The service was spot on, and timings were just right. If we're ever in Dartmouth again we'll definitely be returning to try more of the menu!

Stopped off on two occasions for drinks and asked on both if we could book a table for Sunday lunch, we where told by different members of staff that they were fully booked. After resorting to a local fish and chip takeaway - we returned to purchase a bottle of wine to wash it down, whilst sitting their enjoying our drink - two other couples booked meals for the same evening. When we approached a member of staff who identified himself as the General manager, we got a load of poppycock about staffing levels. My suggestion would be give it a miss - unless you like being lied too.

We visited bayards cove for an evening meal with friends visiting Dartmouth always loved it for coffee before but hadn’t eaten there From the minute we arrived and got a brilliant table in the window ( bonus ) it was a lovely experience The staff were super attentive and friendly The food was delicious We had been told the food was good but expensive ,we thought the meal and drinks were great value In fact we ate in another place the next night same price but the meal and ambience couldn’t touch it , we so wished we had booked two nights at bayardsLoved this place would go back in a heartbeat

Had an evening meal on Monday 6th September, the location was great the restaurant setting was brilliant, service and friendliness of staff excellent, the food was top notch really enjoyed the evening, well done to all staff. Peter & Jackie, Liverpool

I met some friends for lunch at the Bayards Cove Inn a few days ago, and once again it was a 5* experience. Although it was insanely busy - the last few crazy days of the season - I had booked in advance and we had no trouble being seated. The girls working were doing an outstanding job of juggling eat in and take away orders, cleaning and sanitising recently vacated tables, and generally attending to everyones needs. The food was as delicious as ever - although I ALWAYS suffer from eyes-bigger-than-stomach and can never quite clear my plate! The lamb koftas were cooked to pefection, and the acompanying salad was light, fresh, crisp and delicious. During our lunch we noticed one of the staff members recieving quite unnecessary abuse from a man who wanted a takeaway drink, but was refusing to wait outside for it (there is very little spare room when the restaurant is full). Regardless of the appalling behaviour of the customer, the staff member dealt with the incident with calm and poise (considerably more than I would have!) and refused to be riled by him. We were all extremely impressed, particularly as the place was heaving, and he was making quite a scene. All in all it was a typically excellent experience - we left full, happy and maybe a little tipsy, and marvellously impressed by such a display of grace under pressure. Keep it up team!

Popped in for a cup of tea. I found the girl behind the counter rude with a lack of manners, not sure she was ever taught her p & q's After taking my order and money she barked at me to wait outside.The guy who collected my tray did say thanks you (thank you whoever you are) however this was a little to late. Imo dinning out is as much about being looked after and waited on as the quality of the food on this aspect you failed miserable. Go next door to the Dartmouth Arms for excellent service and food

First restaurant we tried on our visit to Dartmouth. Everywhere busy on a Saturday night, but managed a quick drink in the Dartmouth Arms next door first. Nice anchovies for nibbles. Chicken liver parfait pate and Crispy Baby Squid for starters both good. Lamb koftas for mains were good but very filling. Nice bottle of prosecco. Dark and Stormy cocktails containing rum were a bit disappointing – not dark at all!

Just wow! Lovely setting, great food and wonderful service! A little hidden gem! Highly recommend! The staff could not do enough for us or our children!

Quiet efficiency is in operation here. Beautiful food, the avocado and feta with harissa oil is outstanding, but all our other food choices were brilliant also. Very friendly team, we especially liked the guy who played rugby and whose wife was an ex director of rugby, so friendly. Thanks also for being so accommodating of our dogs. Due to it being regatta week we were told they were fully booked for dinner for 2 weeks but we managed to get in twice and once for breakfast. That info was unsettling and caused us to needlessly worry, I’m sure they didn’t mean to but fortunately we found plenty of options.

The whole experience was great. Staff very helpful and polite. The food was lovely! We have been eating out in the Dartmouth for 6 nights and felt the food and drinks were great value compared to other restaurants visited. Highly recommend.

Stopped for a drink as it was raining outside. Felt pressured to drink outside in the pouring rain. Will not visit again

The last time we visited Bayards Cove Restaurant, I complained about the dark lighting. However, we had our coffee/breakfast break there recently and it was so good. Friendly careful staff, lovely coffee and bacom baps. Hope to return soon when the holiday season is over"