Pig and Pallet in Exeter

What can I say used to love this place but whst has changed seemingly more a creche for kids than a restaurant (suppose they need to save on wages), food was ok nothing to write home about but if I wanted to spend my time with loud and brash kids I would of eaten at my local, heard they are closing and re opening as something new, maybe the new place will be run by adults for adults

Unique atmosphere and lots of local foods and beers. Portions are really generous and the food is quite heavy, so it's easy to over order. Mac'n'cheese was tasty. Really nice beers. Food was a little on the salty side.

me and my parents went as it’s my dads birthday today and we fancied some burgers :) we were promptly sat and shown the menus and had enough time to decide on drinks, yet as there was so much to choose from had to ask for more on food. we ordered our food, i got the “smokehouse ruby steak burger” with some rib burnt ends (which i had never heard of before today! i work somewhere that sells brisket burnt ends not rib burnt ends!) the food arrived very quickly and was amazing! i definitely recommend coming with an empty stomach as it was very filling and i wasn’t actually able to finish all of it! regular check backs by all staff made us feel very welcomed and cared for while there, and all staff were very nice and helpful, i’ll definitely be remembering some of the stuff they said to use when i go back to work!! thank you guys and keep up the good work! :))

What can I say other than AMAZING!! The clue about the place is in the title ‘pig’ and ‘pallet’- Excellently cooked smokehouse meat and brilliantly decorated quirky little place! The service was so friendly and attentive and didn’t get the name of the person who served us but they were hilarious and joined in with a lot of our banter. BEST smokehouse I have ever been to. Oh and the Bacon Jam.. just WOW!! Definitely get 5 stars from us!

Myself and I partner phoned the pig and pallet on a Friday evening, we were welcomed by a lovely young lady who was very accommodating and super friendly! When we arrived our table was ready and we were greeted from smiles from all staff. Would 100% recommend as the food is also very yummy 🙂 But definitely visit with an empty stomach!

Great food, good beer and a lively atmosphere. Portions are large! If you don’t have a big appetite share!

I visited Pig and Pallet with a couple of friends one evening. The setting and atmosphere was nice and rustic and first impressions were quite good, although the seating was admittedly fairly uncomfortable. In terms of the main attraction, the food, this was a complete and utter letdown. I had a dirty dog and poutine whilst my friends both had burgers and chips. The dirty dog was nothing special nor did it taste that great, it felt like a supermarket-bought hot dog whilst the pulled pork on top was really rather tasteless with no meaningful smoked flavour as you'd expect, utter let down which looked better than it tasted. The poutine arrived luke warm with a sorry looking portion of chips and melted cheese, it was rather bland and required a generous amount of seasoning. The plating of the food also leaves very much to be desired as I did not enjoy eating out of a plastic tray. In terms of my friend's meals, they echoed my experience describing it average at best. The pricing was rather eye watering and not in line with the sad state of affairs that was the food; don't get me wrong I am always happy to pay for good quality food but it was just not the case here having had much better for much less at other places. Moving on to the service, the gentleman that served us was friendly and handled our orders swiftly, no complaints there honestly. What I didn't quite like was the added service charge as I prefer to tip cash if the service was good; makes you feel bad asking for it to be removed (we didn't ask). Lastly, there's no parking on-site, not a deal breaker as I don't mind the walk but something to bear in mind. Overall, based my and my friends experience it's not a place we'd visit again any time soon; it was a pretty big let down having heard good things about it in the past.

The first time we were here was last year and the food was fresh, tasty, reasonably priced and we loved it . Sadly tonight's second visit was a very different experience. The menu has changed. The smoked sausage I thought delicious last time is now a shrivelled very dry, tough overcooked hot dog. The ribs were overcooked and dry. There is no salad garnish and no coleslaw. The beans are in the tiniest ramekin possible. There were literally 14 beans in it. Yes I'm sad and counted! The fries were OK but for£4.50 I would have expected a decent size portion. The onion rings were OK but homemade are so easy and so much nicer than bought in frozen ones. The smoked gravy was not at all smoky but was like a pepper sauce. The wings and tings.. 2 wings and 1 drumstick..£7.50?? Again quite dry and overcooked. No alternative to chips on the menu such as mash or rice. The service was very good though and both the staff who served us were efficient and very pleasant. In summary, very disappointing meal and unfortunately we won't bother to drive all the way from okehampton again.

The Pig and Pallet is the perfect example of style over substance. The intention is to make you believe that the restaurant is run along the lines of an American smokehouse that specialises in mouth-watering, succulent cuts of meat accompanied by inventive and complimentary side dishes. The impression is also given that the place cures its own meats. It doesn't. The faux curing room is but a storeroom and extension of the kitchen. As for the food, my brisket burger, or whatever the cut of meat was intended to be, came as a small portion of cold, flavourless meat in a proprietary bun. That was it. Nothing else. I sent the dish back to the kitchen, presumably for the sad contents of the bun to be pinged in the microwave. The accompanying chips were barely luke-warm, greasy and lacked any crispness. The food served to the others at our table was no better. Save for asking for my meal to be re-heated, we didn't complain. There was no point. When a restaurant is run and presumably managed by a team who clearly have little understanding and appreciation of good food, there is little point in complaining. I note that other reviewers have made similar comments. However, nothing would appear to have been done to make amends. Along with dirty toilets whose bins were overflowing with used hand towels, expensive drinks and quite frankly appalling food, this is a place to avoid.

We where just passing through on our short holiday , we found the food well priced and the staff very friendly , it’s a small place so suggest book in advance , great choice of food if you love pork , we will come again when down south

Live locally and haven’t visited pig and pallet for a couple of years, always remember it being very good. Unfortunately that was not the case this time. Food was very average and extremely overpriced. £9.99 for a starter portion of nachos, with minimal topping on, not dissimilar to the nachos at wetherspoons. My partner ordered the burger, which was very small for the price and comes with nothing, you have to order your chips as extra, this is fine lots of places do this but this is then where it becomes ridiculous. £9.95 for chips with some chicken and cheese on, very small bowl with only 20 chips maximum. Drank lime and soda because the wine was also outrageously expensive between £10-£13 for just one large glass. We are always happy to spend decent money on food, however only if it’s worth it. Extremely disappointing, I think you’re pushing your luck and if you want to charge these prices you need to up the standard of the food. Service was great, waiters very lovely and friendly.

Points positifs : resto avec déco rustique sympa, bon accueil, emplacement au bord de l'eau (pas les tables). Points négatifs : cher, assiette de charcuterie vendue 12-13 livres minimaliste limite arnaque, hot dog qui n'a rien d'extraordinaire + frites 16-17 livres.

What a brilliant place so clean organised and a delight food isexceptional and the staff brilliant when booked Rhi remembered it was our last night and her and Adam could not do enough to make sure you had a good time thanks guys for a brilliant end to ourbholiday

Not only was the customer service speedy, super friendly, and just all around first class. The food is mouth-wateringly out of this world! The selection of smoked meats will blow your mind, definitely spoilt for choice. Also, a good well-rounded menu, something for everyone. The atmosphere topped it off - highly recommend it!

Came to Topsham for a trip out and found the most amazing restaurant....the friendly staff, choice of beer and the FOOD just wow. Well done what a great place loved it. We will be back.

Service and food were first class. Great for ribs, burgers etc. Not recommended for vegans. Would visit again.

We stumbled across The Pig and Palket by accident. What a find!! Staff were first class and then came the food. Local sourced meat , barbecued to perfection. The menus dirty burger was my choice and it was stunning....pure food filth. We will definitely be...

What a place, everything was terrific and one couldn't ask for more but the icing on the cake was the customer service. We arrived from out of town and had a booking but on realising we were running very late due to traffic we called...

Went recently and we had to complain unfortunately. Firstly the pricing is outright ridiculous. 18.50 for a steak sandwich that is comparable to subway is outright ridiculous. Nothing is particularly great. Two starters and two mains order and everything was simply ok at best. The...

Was excited to go here to see what it was like. I went for lunch with friends. The service was very good. They were very attentive and happy. I'm not sure if the issue was our order in particular, however I do feel all food...

My wife booked us a table as I love bbq and in particular smoking. When we arrived and throughout our visit all of the waiting staff were very attentive so much so that when I expressed my own interest in smoking various meats at home...

We went there yesterday and the service was fab, I loved the place itself, so quirky! I had a dirty dog and he had the proper pulled pork burger, both were delicious and the pork was beautiful! Lovely place, great atmosphere, would def recommend.

Went with a couple of friends on a fairly quiet evening. Unfortunately for me the meal, a Pulled Pork burger, was disappointing. The issue being that it was served on paper in a plastic tray, that resulted in the coleslaw that accompanied was pretty wet,...

We had a meal here while on holiday. The service was excellent 10/10. The food was fine too, just very expensive for what it was. Around £17 for a burger and chips. I'm not a big eater of burgers generally but could easily have eaten...

Had two burgers absolutely awful cooked by young kids cold atmosphere supposedly couldn’t get any wood for the fire

Lovey place, I understand what they are trying to do with a shabby type look. However if sitting on a wobbly hard wooden bench is your thing thing. this is the place to go. I can't fault the food it was really tasty, however im...

Plain and simply……go and eat here! Not even if you’re “in the area”. Make a day trip, visit lovely Topsham, and eat and drink here. Staff are amazing, food is off the scale. Atmosphere is so lovely. If you want posh fine dining then you’ve...

Love the look and feel. Other than the really cool rustic feel of an American BBQ type diner that is dog friendly,they have made so much effort into the decor with pictures, posters and menu boards that are humorous and well presented and create a...

You can stop searching for food around here now you just found where you need to go! Absolutely World Class! Also I’m gluten free and there’s so much for me here! Immense service too!

Very friendly service and delicious food which is exactly as you’re hoping it will be from the creative bbq/diner/rustic menu. Lovely atmosphere too. One small request: add some easy desserts (make your own sundae?) to the menu, please! Highly recommended.

We stumbled across this place whilst walking around Topsham after a nice walk from Exeter. We were only after a snack and had a couple of things from the sharing menu. The nachos were covered in pulled pork and were delicious. The chicken wings were...

Really disappointing visit today from start to finish. Booked a table for adults and highchairs, we could not fit the highchairs past the benches so had to have them hanging over the top of them. Firstly we had to clean the highchairs which were dirty....

What a fabulous rare find! Tucked away near the quay is what can only be described as a sort of “surfer-shack”. Wooden bench tables, open kitchen and bags of character. Food was amazing. 3 of us ate and food ranged from pulled pork burgers, venison...

The service was really friendly and the food was great value for money. When my burger and fries arrived, I wasn’t sure whether I should eat it or climb it. Generous portions, cooked well and really tasty. Be sure to save an appetite. Will definitely...

Liked the sound of this place from reviews and so booked to make a reservation. The person taking the booking was very helpful but pointed out that they had a big table booking and so service could be slow. We accepted that and followed advice...

We happened upon this place as we saw their advertising board near where we parked and we are so pleased we did. We were unsure what to go for and the staff were extremely helpful helping us decide and spot on with their recommendations.We had...

Disappointing experience. We had the meat platter as it was our first (and last!) visit and we wanted to taste everything. The ribs were really good but everything else was mediocre. The service wasn’t great and it wasn’t value for money either.

Great food and big portions, lovely laid back atmosphere with happy and helpful staff. I would recommend without hesitation

What a fantastic place to eat. Spot and sawdust accommodation (think wooden benches and rustic style tables). An in house butchery and smoke house were very good first signs and the food did not disappoint - truly excellent. Brilliant burgers, delicious hot dogs and the...

On the recommendation of my friend, who lives in Topsham we visited the Pig and Pallet today and we loved the food. We had a Smokehouse BBQ Meat Tray to share, which consisted of: • ½ Rack of Ribs • Topsham hot link sausage •...

Attended a birthday meal at this wonderful and unique smokery. Two of us had problems with what we could, and couldn't eat (intolerance to Casein and the second was celiac, plus no dairy, no gluten). The waitress was great she took the time to break...

I’ve been to The Pig and Pallet a few times and it isn’t cheap but oh my goodness the portion sizes are huge! The quality of meat is also supreme. I usually go for the Reuben but this time ordered the cheesesteak with pastrami. It...

Fantastic BBQ food, great atmosphere and very attentive and friendly staff, ribs were the show stopper, but everything was just top..

Excellent food (ribs, burger & Mac cheese), nice atmosphere with efficient friendly staff. Only down side was parking.

I was really looking forward to my first visit after being recomended by a couple friends, in particular they mentioned the fantastic portion sizes and excellent quality so we booked a table a week in advance via email. We had come up from Plymouth on...

I came here for my birthday meal with my family and all I can say it’s that is was amazing. The food was brilliant and the customer service was even better. I will definitely be back again

Was expecting proper smoked fall off the bone meats, full of flavour and instead I would have done better getting a rack of texan ribs out of tescos! I always thought “slaw” had a sauce on it, but instead we paid £5 for dried out...

Having been here a couple of years ago and it being superb we returned with friends yesterday to an all together different experience. Something has clearly changed and reading some of the other reviews here it maybe the new management. The food wasn’t a patch...

Really disappointed. My partner and I went out for a meal expecting great things as we understood it was under new management. For a restaurant that has only about 40 covers with plenty of staff on the customer service really was not good. We waited...

We found this place by chance. What a find it was. It feels like a proper American smoke House. You walk past the smoker on the way in. The service was excellent and the food was unbelievable. The ribs are the best I have ever...

We visited Topsham this week and found it to be a lovely place with lots going on and plenty of places to eat and drink. I am not someone who just goes into the first place I find so we had a bit of a...

We went to have lunch at this restaurant at 15:48. The restaurant was empty; however, the manager refused to serve us because they could not accommodate ten people. We were surprised when the manager told us they did not have space for ten. The whole...

Outstanding. What a terrific place. Found on the TripAdvisor reviews and weren’t disappointed. Food was excellent, service was attentive and venue was great with a very relaxed and authentic feel. Would highly recommend. You’ll need to book.

After hearing such good tales about this place from my parents for 2 years, I finally got to join them on venture here and my lord was it good. After going for the best expensive loaded burger and fries, I really did feel like a...

The quintessential American BBQ experience, exactly as you want it to be. Ribs are to die for, as are the wings, as is just about everything else. Their locally brewed pints weren’t bad either. Wholeheartedly recommend.

We stumbled onto this place while passing through Topsham. The hostess was happy to take our dinner reservation even though it was last minute. Although we were pretty much the only ones there when we arrived, drinks took a while to be served (over 10...

Was in Topsham after a long walk from Exeter and needed a good feed and a couple of drinks, we were not disappointed. I had the Burger with all the trimmings and my wife had the special dog with loads of cheese and fries. They...

We stumbled across this restaurant and so glad we did. They accommodated our table at short notice. We had the sharing dish.. it was amazing. Brilliant service and fab interior. Thanks so much and thoroughly recommend

I visited with my husband for an early evening meal. I had the vegi dish (a mushroom, a slice of tomato with some melted cheese in a bun with a small helping of slaw and some fries). My husband had ribs with slaw and fries....

Had a super lunch here with family. Really welcoming, dealt with allergies well and knowledgeably, and really tasty food. Would highly recommend especially for families (great colouring pad provided entertainment). Also dog friendly.

Great food, great atmosphere and great service. Huge portions but doggy bags available, so nothing wasted. Really enjoyed our dinner here.

I went as part of a group of 10. It is very much a themed eatery, otherwise it is basic (hand wooden benches), rustic, and quite noisy. Probably more suited to a younger age group, as wouldn't call it' fine dining'. The portions were large,...

Nearly put off by less favourable reviews but decided to go ahead any way. So glad we did, couldn't fault it, food tasted great, quirky, fun setting and good value for money. Staff were friendly and all in all a great experience.

Absolutely love this place, popped in last year for drinks and ended up cancelling our booked table for that evening and eating there. So as we were local we wanted to eat there again for our special day. Staff are great, food amazing. Shame I...

Amazing place for a meal , amazing food and very friendly and helpful staff highly recommend this restaurant for any accasion , you won't be disappointed 😋

Went on a works do (12 of us) and was somewhat surprised to be asked to pre-order given the menu is not exactly haute cuisine. When we arrived we were ushered to a table suitable for 6 (or 8 at a push) which was surprising...

We were really looking forward to visiting this place. We booked a table and turned up ten minutes early, the staff looked awkward as they realised they'd given our table to another group!!!! (REALLY). We were sent away and asked to return in a while....

1 word- disgusting!!!! Raw chicken wings, lying, rude, unhelpful waiting staff , all food tasting the same - gross!! Watered down drinks, Will NOT be back!!!

was told great things about this place however very disappointed the ribs were very sweet and not much meat not worth the £22 the most annoying thing was kept being reminded we only had 2 hours to eat must have told us 7 times during...

An old boat shed warehouse on the quay at Topsham, the Pig and Pallet offers a smokehouse type menu, they source and cure their own salami, pastrami and biltong. We were first customers through the door at midday and dined alone. We ordered drinks and...

Having been here 3 years ago we decided to return for what we expected to be another great experience, I'm afraid we never got one. We ordered drinks and a starter and were asked if we would order the mains at the same time, we...

We visited The Pig and Pallet to celebrate my birthday. My wife has a history of picking amazing places to eat in order to celebrate, and the Pig and Pallet did not disappoint. A cool rustic vibe emanates from floor to ceiling punctuated by a...

The food and staff are amazing… nowhere else can you enjoy BBQ, and smoked deliciousness and overall lovingly prepared food… The staff make the experience all the more enjoyable… Already going to plan a return visit very soon!!

Brilliant food and fantastic service! HUGE portions! Teenage son finished, rest of us left something, though only as we simply couldn’t eat it all! Great value when considering portion sizes.

We have been here a few times now over the years - basically anytime we are down this way. I always fear that it will not live up to my memory, and each time it is better. A firm favourite with all the family. Highly...

Stopped of for lunch . Great atmosphere, quirky decor. Especially toilet sink area … Adam our server was very welcoming, a great member of staff looks like he enjoys his job .

An authentically American-style smokery, from the flavours and the portion sizes through to the decor and wonderful service. Highly recommended.

The staff here are incredibly lovely and friendly and the food is really wonderful. It’s a nice space, a bit quirky in decoration but in a nice way. The bbq options are really wide ranging with excellent quality products and great execution. We had a...

Lovely staff, the food was amazing! And the cocktails were fab! It was an enjoyable evening I would highly recommend. I'm a veggie and my friend meat eater there was plenty of choice for us veggies.

Our second visit here while on holiday. This is a must for pork lovers! Amazing burgers and hot dogs and loaded fries. We will be back on our next Devon holiday. Make sure you visit.

To our surprise we got a lunch reservation here at short notice while all the local alternatives were fully booked. It’s very much a ‘Ronseal’ gig and an intimate restaurant, a bit like someone’s extended garden shed do a barbecue and charcuterie hobby that’s gone...

This was the 2nd time visiting pig and pallet , visited last year when stopping on route to Cornwall and food was fantastic so decided to stop here again in June, unfortunately wasn't the same experience food was bland and tasteless , my other half's...

As always the food was beautiful, the drinks were delicious, and the service was fantastic. Adam, shadow Adam, and purple Adam were all fantastic, great service and really helpful with advising on what to have. Would recommend

Great service, food, surroundings and atmosphere! Really enjoyed. Maybe you could make some pork jerky type treats for your four legged visitors? Thank you.

Fantastic atmosphere, friendly helpful staff, food incredible and very tasty. Very rustic experience. Hidden gem. Would highly recommend.

Unfortunately we didn’t have a good experience dining here. We ate in the afternoon and there was only 1 other table so would have assumed top quality service and food. To start off with, my husband ordered a glass of wine and the wine glass...

We came for a family meal, it was fantastic. Great experience, lovely staff and great options on the menu. The food was top tier and I would highly recommend to anyone.

Dear God! I got home two hours ago and STILL have the meat sweats! My best advice? Arrive hungry and don’t over order! I Had the burnt ends as a starter, dirty dog for a main with a side of Mac n cheese, my friend...

This place used to be oozing with atmosphere and great food but sadly since their most recent menu change it’s nothing but. Young incompetent waiters, ridiculously expensive food which wasn’t even that great, very dry and bland. £3.50 for the worlds smallest can of coke...

Go hungry! If you like your pork and bbq this place is pig heaven! Having sampled some of the best bbq in the USA, this place is up there with the best! Tucked away in the corner of a car park this rustic shabby chic...

Food was excellent and great portion sizes. Very friendly and laidback staff who couldn’t do enough for you, one young man even came running out after us with a toy that we had left behind. Would 100% visit again if in the area

It’s a real shame to have to say that the quality of food and service have deteriorated over the past couple of years. The short rib was overcooked to a point where it was tougher than burnt beef jerky, totally inedible. The Chuck steak was...

We were accommodated very last minute which was brilliant. Bit annoying having a car park outside the restaurant that was not for customers, but there is a big pay and display car park opposite the restaurant The restaurant is very rustic, charming, but seats/benches a...

We were told by a number of friends to come and visit the Pig and whilst the food was pleasant, it didn’t blow us away and was just a tad pricey for what we thought was a good meal. Hard review to write and it...

On a very busy night we were fully accommodated with no fuss despite being late for our booking. Adam and his team went above and beyond to get us served quickly and all to an excellent standard despite being busy. All staff were friendly and...

Came over this restaurant in a riverside shed a couple of years ago and vowed to return. Wonderfully rustic shabby with delicious pig dishes and fab chips. Lovely team. Very reasonable prices. Sharing dishes. Vegan options. An oxymoron surely?

Parisian fine dining it is not but for classic US style pork dishes and cheesecake it was good. My rib rack was so well cooked I could lick the meat from the ribs. My wife said her dog was good too. The local beer selection...

On a long weekend trip to Topsham this is another of our favourite eating experiences. These guys know their meat! The Ruby burger is truly one of the best burgers I’ve tasted...mouth watering and full of flavour. You’ll love it. My wife had her usual...

What can I say this was such a great find. The first time out with my fiancé in four years and it was amazing! The food was to die for and the service was second to none. This place is far from airs and graces...

We just had a takeaway and OMG I thought I was back in the US! It was wonderful it is certainly not to be missed I only wish I lived closer.