Mr. Cook in Torbay

Quirky pub/restaurant . Popped in for a pint on way back from the harbour - very interesting garden with historical figures situated throughout . Interesting decor which I imagine would be beautiful in the sunshine ..slightly creepy on a dark November night whilst tipsy !!!

What a restaurant! Fabulous food, reasonable prices, wonderful staff who were professional, so attentive and friendly. We were there for a “special” birthday celebration with ages from 2 to 75 years. We all had a great evening and would highly recommend for a party or just 2 and all in between. Oh and don’t forget the decoration. It has to be seen to be believed. An amazing place. Don’t miss out.

Excellent attentive service made to feel valued as a customer. GF catered for with good and varied choices from the menu.

We were visiting Torquay and went to this resturant three times. Once with a group of friends and then two solo times. The menu is fun and the service exceptional. The decor is really interesting and great atmosphere and they allow dogs! We will be back.

Another visit to here, had a very nice pizza and prawn cocktail. Service as always prompt and friendly..Will be back soon

We visited in 2023 three times and again in September 2024 visiting on four occasions during our weeks stay. I personally loved the vegetable curry which I must admit I had on all seven visits, absolutely delicious, comes with fluffy rice and fries. Gammon was also ordered and fish platter consisting of salmon sea bass squid rings also delicious and a steak with all the trimmings. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. Well done to them all. Such a pleasure to visit. See you next year on our holidays.

Fantastic service, really tasty food. Staying in Torquay and drove past Mr Cooks and decided to drop in. Warm welcome, staff very friendly and helpful

Found by accident as we drove past to our hotel. Great quirky place, food really good quality, cooked well, lovely staff. Great gardens outside with booths, etc to sit if the weather is good.

The food is unbelievable, freshly made and the quality brilliant and the seating outside is amazing with all the little pathways

Very friendly service. Good kitchen. Exceptional decor. Humphrey Bogart, The Blues Brothers, Betty Boop, car trunk seating in the beautiful garden.

Wow lovely little place, lots of memorabilia in side and the garden, family that run it are very nice and the food was lovely and not very expensive

Si vous aimez être accueillis par des gens gentils et prévenants, si vous aimez la bonne cuisine (copieuse) familiale et si vous aimez une ambiance musicale feutrée revisitant tous les grands standards du jazz, de la musique brésilienne et des chansons immortelles, alors.........vous adorerez cet endroit. Situé avant d'arriver à Torquay sur la droite. Il y a un grand parking derrière.

Superb food and amazing service. This is a little gem for a lovely meal with friendly and caring staff. We will definitely be returning and highly recommended.

We needed a place we could walk to from our Bed and Breakfast and we needed some vegetables and lean meat. Mr. Cooks did not disappoint! We ordered the Shepard's salad, salmon fillet and chicken shish dinner. I requested roasted vegetables. We also ordered 2 Pinot Grigios from Italy. EVERYTHING was fresh, delicious.. SPECTACULAR! EVERYTHING! The salad was big - so we shared it and still had more than enough each. The roasted peppers and tomatoes were perfect and every bite of the salmon and the chicken was bursting with flavor. The wine was like silk. And the crisps/fries were the best we have had this trip. The servers I believe were the owner/chef's son and daughter and they were lovely and attentive and took our requests for some changes without batting an eye. To have a dinner we needed and for it to be so perfect made this eveing one of our favorite. We look forward to returning. Until then, our heartfelt thanks for such a perfect meal! Oh forgot about the chocolate cake!!!!!! Yes!!

Popped In for a meal and had a mixed grill that was very tasty. The restaurant could have been a bit warmer but enjoyed food.

We booked at this restaurant basically because we couldn’t get into anywhere else on Mothers Day so were a bit worried as to why they weren’t busy. Have no idea why they weren’t busy. This place is a hidden gem. Quite quirky but great. The staff are so friendly and helpful and the food was lovely. Have a great garden for the summer and we will definitely go back there. Please don’t be put off if it’s quiet it’s still worth a visit.

I have found over the years that beyond the main thoroughfare often hides little gems and this is one. It wasn't busy but the music and decoration entertains whilst the food is uncomplicatedly delicious.

Pizza base definitely not freshly made!!! Shop bought!! Steak fatty and when complained the waiter didn’t want to know! No one else in the restaurant at Sunday lunch therefore no atmosphere. High chair filthy and toilets out of order, won’t be returning!

Had the ribeye steak. Absolutely cooked to perfection. Can not fault none of the food., beautiful.. Great service. Atmosphere and theme brilliant.. will definitely be visiting again..

Fantastic place, excellent food and best atmosphere, if you are looking for some good honest well cooked and affordable food this place is a must.

Great service and friendly staff. Food was amazing. This made our wedding anniversary enjoyable. Thanks to the staff.

Lovely friendly staff bit of a different kind of restaurant that I would go to but pleasantly surprised lovely steak definitely come again 😋

We arrived here on the off chance after seeing it when driving to our b&b. Lovely food and lovely staff. 2 burgers and a banana split pudding and drinks was a reasonable £40. Worth a visit.

We were ready for a late dinner and stumbled upon this restaurant and absolutely loved it. The food was great and the staff wonderful. We were enthralled by the great memorabilia and decorations. It was dark so we ate inside, but the patio seating looks like it would be great to hang out there too. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Restaurant located oboist a mile outside of the town centre. Food is really good with a mix of pizza, burgers, curry’s and a few Greek dishes. Service was excellent and the pricing is reasonable. I have to say it’s a real oddity of a place. A mix of 50s Americana in a Victorian(?) building and a 60s 70’s decor. Garden looked good for eating or drinking outside although it was raining when we went so didn’t utilise. Overall good food and great service.

We stumbled upon Mr Cooks on the night of our wedding anniversary , and we were so glad that we did , a warm friendly welcome , a lovely venue with lots of film and movie memorabilia that would be of interest to all age groups. Betty was very attentive to us and the food was of the highest quality, extremely tasty and cooked to perfection. Even our 10 year old said he would give a 5 star rating . Will definately return here on our next holiday in Torquay !! A definate 5 stars from all of us , thank you Mr Cooks and all your lovely staff for a memorable meal to celebate our wedding anniversary with ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant during our visit from Turkey to England. The menu was diverse and the outdoor ambiance was delightful. We went as a family and found the prices to be reasonable. The cocktail selection, in particular, was impressive. We would definitely recommend this restaurant to others!

We had a fantastic dining experience at Mr. Cook! Lovely ambiance and a delightful outdoor area. The food was cooked to perfection and incredibly tasty! My wife tried the Lamb Shish, and it exceeded our expectations! The meat was flavorful, tender, and juicy. I opted for the Captain's Seafood Platter and enjoyed every bite of the fish. The portions were generous, perhaps a bit too much; we didn't need all those fries :-)) Overall, it was a wonderful experience! We would definitely come back if we lived nearby!

I've been travelled to Torquay with my husband , absolutely brillinat steak and pizza 👍 would definetly recomended.

Tried to book other restaurants but all fully booked, this one wasn’t, can understand why. Would not recommend.

went here with my mrs the food was quick to come out staf are verry friendly the pizza was delicious best pizza going and the burger was amazing would deffo recommend clean, quiet and a overall good place to eat

Would highly recommend Mr Cooks. Food beautiful, staff friendly. Reasonably priced. Great atmosphere. The Hollywood theme is a good talking point. And the theme continues into the beer garden. Well worth a visit. We loved it.

A pleasant restaurant venue. Character themes inside and in the grounds are great fun and atmospheric. The food is served with a Mediterranean influence, well cookd and tasty with delightful salads and deserts. A well stocked bar and varied seating supports a variety of guest...

First time visit and was unsure what to expect .We had the mixed grill and Greek Salad which was extremely tasty!Lamb kebabs,lamb chops, steak and chicken! Kids had pizza and spicy chicken. Decor was clean,service very friendly and we will return next time we are...

We visited early evening 17.45 couldn’t have a cocktail told stopped serving. Both had steaks mine was very fatty didn’t even get an apology on pointing it out to the waitress will not recommend or visit again, no reply to my letter of complaint

Fabulous find this little pub/restaurant with quaint garden. Chose to sit with Elvis with view of Madonna. Loved the themed patios. The food was absolutely delicious, could have eaten it all again. Lovely staff too. Highly recommend.

Very friendly family run restaurant. Locaded near Torre Abbey. I can strongly recommend the chicken curry

Very expensive food and not worth the price. I got my meal it had a hair in the sauce they did replace it but didn’t apologise. Didn’t order any deserts as they looked like something from the 80’s but not 80’s prices

Outstanding a must go to the place for stake lovers, make sure you have a good look round a real blast from the past for all to enjoy, top quality food and service,

Quirky restaurant but overpriced and they also add a service charge of 10% the portions were small I had about 10 chips a few peas no garnish so presentation was terrible but the steak was edible,I mean not tough and that’s hard to find! My...

Went 2 nights ago food was great been again tonight before going home off holiday food rubbish and was disscusted to see they had put a 10.00 service charge on bill without asking won't be returning 😡

The staff were friendly and efficient but the sirloin steaks had been cut in half to make them look bigger and were fatty. The peppercorn sauce was tasteless and would have liked to have had a salad garnish. So overpriced!! They also put 10% on...

From the moment we arrived it was a wow experience. Staff was fantastic food was great we both opted for the stroganoff and it was not overly peppery and steak strips was tender. We were early doors so wasnt to busy so service was quick....

We went last minute for a friends birthday and the staff went above and beyond to make our experience wonderful. Food was great and the place has such character. An unusual, quirky hidden gem. Thankyou to mr cook staff for making us feel so special...

Food was delicious; it was great to have a place so close to my B&B that was open late for takeaways.

Very good range of meal options, veggie options also available. Friendly staff and efficient services.

The food was amazing, pepper steak just melted in your mouth, lamb shish was very tasty, staff friendly and helpful, great atmosphere, relaxing venue

Went mid week to this restaurant and was pleasantly surprised at what had happened to this place as when I was in Torquay 40 years ago this was a little tea room. We loved the memorabilia placed around and inside the restaurant and it’s surprising...

Ordered steak Diane couldn't eat it . Total waste of money full of fat and gristle. With garlic bread and two drinks cost near to £60 !! Went out for hubby birthday spoilt the evening. Ended up in local newsagents to buy crisps and choc...

We came to visit again with friends having eaten here earlier in the year when visiting Torquay. All six of us were delighted with our food, the steaks were tender and served as requested, our one vegetarian loved the vegetable curry. The atmosphere is lovely...

We came across this restaurant and thought we’d give it a whirl. We were not disappointed…in fact quite the opposite. It was absolutely fantastic. The decor is amazing …a lot of time has been spent putting it a.l together. The service we had was second...

Visited on the recommendation of the B&B owner( Grovener Hotel). The food was fabulous, and service was extremely good. The themed atmosphere was really good. Would highly recommend a visit for an exceptional meal.

Our B&B was close by and just happened to walk past one evening and not sure it was going to be okay. But we glad that we decided to book the last night we were leaving. We were 4 adults and ordered a shared Seafood...

Loved this steakhouse! We had the steaks and they were scrummy. What made it special was the decor and the atmosphere. Inside there were full size statues and busts of Hollywood film stars...Humphrey Bogart, Marilyn Monroe etc. The decor was Art Deco style with Tiffany...

I just visited this restaurant with my partner. I plan to go there tomorrow again. The menu is amazing and the food is very delicious. There is a variety of steaks, also salads, fish, pizzas, sides, etc. I recommend it.

Prompt attentive service and a very varied menu but what blew us away was the stunning collection of movie memorabilia.

Pleasant restaurant with lots of photographs of classic actors and actresses. Only about 10-15 minutes walk from the beach front. It can get busy, so it is best to book in advance if planning to eat at the weekend. There is no restaurant car park...

My wife and I went to this lovely restaurant in search of real food and we found it!! Friendly staff, quirky surroundings and excellent freshly cooked food. We would recommend to anyone. Anthony &Jeannie

Family meal for my daughters birthday, excellent food, great atmosphere, staff were fantastic. Well worth a visit, highly recommend, will definitely be going back.

Lots of film memorabilia makes this an interesting experience. Several different levels in the eating area. Food well cooked including medium rare steak. Service very good. Despite all that lacked a bit of atmosphere in part due to less than half full.

Read the reviews and went today expecting a lovely meal… what an awful experience, ordered pepper steak medium to well, it was raw, bleeding on the plate and all fat and gristle. The chips were frozen as were the 2 onion rings. I have no...

I’m not giving a negative review as such. We’d researched and booked most of our weeks restaurants in advance but had a night unbooked and as we’d walked past it several times and reviews looked ok thought we’d give it a go. Positives, nice staff,...

We ate here as it was close to our accommodation. The quality of the steak was very good, and the stroganoff too was good ❤️

This is a great "theme" restaurant which we suspect the owners like to keep something of a secret, so we won't give away too much! Great fun, and the food was excellent (we had Greek-style kebabs). When we're next in the area this will be...

Very good steak meal at reasonable price. Premises clean and tidy and staff very friendly. No need to book just walked in.

This restaurant is a complete gem and a totally unexpected find! Do not be fooled by the ordinary exterior…inside it’s a fabulous vintage escape and a homage into filmstars and musicians in Hollywood. The food is superbly tasty as is the cosy ambience and lovely...

As we had chosen a B&B just up the road from the restaurant each day on our walk to town we past this little cottage with Mr Cooks sign on it. As I like the unusual I suggested we give it a try. On the...

We had dinner at Mr Cook’s on the recommendation of our hotel hosts at the Berburry Hotel. They offer a wide and well priced menu in a vintage Hollywood diner style setting. The three of us all really enjoyed our food which was well presented,...

we book here on Saturday night at 7pm , the place looks nice and welcoming but that was it . steak Diane was out of a jar not authentic ,chips were cold and not enough. we go out a lot to good pubs with proper...

We stayed at a B&B (Elmdene) 100m away. I recommend the cheeseburger, although bacon was not needed. The burger was great and tasted meaty.

We booked for a Saturday night 7 pm - the place looked lovely but it was noticeably cold in there - I ordered the steak Diane £22 it was terrible the sauce was not authentic Diane sauce and it was completely tasteless - I had...

Had a lovely meal this evening with my two daughters the food was great we all had a stake cooked perfectly the starters were lovely the service A1 and reasonable price. I would recommend to anybody. The restaurant is quite unique with the decor and...

We found Mr Cook while walking dogs on holiday and it has a great garden area with movie statues and and quirky décor. Unfortunately as Covid high risk unable to go inside, but we ordered delivery and was so impressed with quality of food we...

Very helpful amazing customer service, went above and beyond to resolve issues after their usual closing time. Then the food was also excellent, exactly what we were after

enjoyed our meal and the service was friendly .Lovely feel and setting to this establishment.We loved the music and the life size statues of all the film stars .Gardens need a cut back

My wife and I visited the restaurant recently and have to say were very disappointed with the food quality, particularly given the high prices charged. That perhaps was confirmed by others as only four tables were occupied during a Friday evening. I feel they have...

Absolutely fantastic. Best meal I've had in ages....I'm fussy with steak but this was perfect. Staff, ambience and food not to be missed. Even as we came out 2 other couples were saying the same thing. Thank you Mr Cook.

We have been here on 2 occasions and the food is very nice, good service and a lovely setting - would recommend both the mixed grill and the fisherman's mixed grill

Brilliant restaurant, clean and friendly ,lovely food good choice on the menu and they’ll change thing around to suit your needs ,full of 60 , s memorabilia ,staff are very friendly and attentive x

Me and my husband are staying in Torquay at tye moment and where looking for somewhere to eat when we arrived. We thought we wouldn’t get a table in this restaurant as we hadn’t booked, but the staff where very helpful and sorted a table...

Came to mr cook today for dinner with my family and I have to say the staff are lovely, service was super quick so no complaints there BUT the food was way over priced!!!! Surf and turf for £21 and it came with frozen peas...

Wished we found this earlier,only saw it the day before we was going home.Nice food and service was good.I personally liked the decor.Give this place a try and a break because everywhere is suffering with staffing issues because of covid

Lovely food lovely place staff were friendly no complaints, loved the decor and music, will definitely call in again next time I’m in Torquay.

Starter was quite nice but I've never had cheese on a steak Diane don't want to again either. No alcohol free beer available either. Partner can't have alcohol and appreciates a 0% beer so disappointed no options available.

Lovely meal had here with my husband and son, really was very impressed with my sons meal and he thoroughly enjoyed! Service was a little slow but like everywhere, they are short staffed. Would recommend for a family meal.

We came here on the Thursday.It is literally 5 minutes walk from our hotel. We loved the food and the menu.I had the chicken shish which was nice,but it also comes with chips and rice and a bit of salad.i personally liked the American theme...

We booked here last minute for six people (4 adults, 2 children). We had beef stroganoff, Gammon, 2 children's meals (cheese burgers) and a Milano with Vegan mozzarella (I'm not vegan but lactose intolerant). When ordering we asked if the pizzas were premade or could...

Visited a couple of times in August, Staff were very friendly and accommodating, meals were excellent, the service was quick, excellent decor, recommended

We were struggling to find a place to cater for 3 people and they adapted quickly to find a table. Excellent service, food and price. They catered for dietary requirements too. We had the most lovely evening there with a lovely atmosphere.

My partner and I decided to visit Mr Cook’s as we saw that it was a steakhouse. Firstly, the decor was very outdated and a little unusual. We decided to treat ourselves and order the fillet steak and a pizza for our little one. I...

Went for our last evening meal of the holiday which we looked forward to. Shortly after our food arrived the large party sitting downstairs decided they were not paying for their food as in their words the steaks were no good and the pizzas were...

Today was the first time I've ever been to Mr Cook because me and the wife fancied a steak. At Mr Cook we were not disappointed. The food was nice and the staff were welcoming. My only minor point is that I noticed the prices...

Had to have and outside table due to having the dog with us, and this resulted in being ignored by the staff... Had to get up and go ask them to come take the order, enquire about the food (being already late), order another drink,...

Had beautiful meal here on Sunday, service was excellent , reasonably priced you pay for what you want would definitely recommend eating here.

We all had a mixture of food but I would particularly recommend the chicken shish, very tasty. I agree with a previous comment regarding the decor it is perhaps trying to be like an American themed restaurant but it doesn't really work. If i was...

We had the fillet steak, cooked to perfection, the cheesecake was absolutely delicious, friendly staff, would definitely book again, can highly recommend

Fist thing is the decor which seems at odds with a steak house and would be more suited to an a American themed diner. We both ordered Fillet steak which was cooked well and a nice cut of meat but the frozen chips and peas...

Thank you so much Mr Cook, the food was so good our youth group gobbled it up and we all wanted more! The pizza was cooked perfectly and it went down a treat! The pizza was perfect and scrumptious! We would highly recommend this restaurant!!!!

Only place to have availability while in Torquay, overpriced & don’t think chicken breast was served, more like processed Overpriced for what you received.

Went for dinner yesterday. Ordered a chicken shish (I uploaded a picture already) - I had to send it back to the chef as my chicken was undercooked. They heated my chicken but forgot to heat the other pieces. My chicken still undercooked second round...