Rock Garden Cafe Bar in Torbay

Waited for ages for the meals when they arrived they were cold, wedges were dreadfull and unable to eat , jacket potato was burnt , very disappointed as last few times food and service has been amazing

Ordered a takeaway from Just Eat, all this for the sum of £29! Tasted of nothing, portion size was tiny, missing salad and coleslaw. Abysmal!

Harry made us some great cocktails at the weekend, we will be back.

Went for a cocktail evening and it was fab! Harry made some excellent drink recommendations and encouraged us to get the nachos too which came as a massive portion for us to share.

We were greeted as we entered by Harry, and made to feel like cherished regular customers. The drinks were reasonably priced and the service excellent. Would definitely visit again.

Very helpful staff. Harry had a lovely manner, food and drinks were great.

Super friendly staff and reasonably priced drinks. We were greeted on entry and made most welcome. Would definitely go again.

We had a wonderful time dancing away! The drinks were delicious made by Harry who made it entertaining to even watch mix the cocktails. He was super smiley and friendly. Definitely helped to make our evening even better.

We visited The Rock Garden for a comedy event, but also chose to have dinner beforehand. I require gluten free dishes and although the menu stated there were some GF options I always like to check with the staff that these are available and how they are prepared. I spoke to a very helpful staff member called Harry. He was very friendly and happy to assist me with my questions. If you yourself have dietary requirements you will know you're not always faced with understanding so I was very grateful to Harry for being so polite and friendly. We will definitely return.

Very helpful bar staff, Very welcoming and friendly, especially Harry, very prompt and he was happy to have a chat, will return

jamie was a phenomenal bartender, excellent bar service, excellent cocktails. summer had customer service, 10/10 deserves a raise.

When food finally arrived (takes ages) there was no chips so asked for them to be told it didn't come with chips even though menu states it did (as you can see in picture), questioned this to be told if I want chips I have to pay extra for them. Misleading menu and poor customer services, you need to change your menus as this is misleading....... Hey thanks for your reply, I left half my food actually it was alright but very oily and you didn't check back to ask how the food was

Friendly, respectful customer service with a good sense of humour. Atmospheric and food for both parties was absolutely delicious, fresh and quick. Thank you.

Food took a very long time to come out, there were around 5 people in the entire restaurant... So very quiet. When the ready cooked food eventually arrived (ribs and wings) it was cold. We had to leave as it took way longer than we could have possibly imagined, the refund got issued after arguing with the bar man. His response was "the customer is not always right" That's a fair thing to say, if you're not taking over 1 hour to reheat 2 ribs and some Iceland wings. Awful place for food, looks quite good for drinks... But I say that lightly as you'll most likely be stood at the bar all evening waiting for a simple pint.

Very nice lunch and the lunch specials are an excellent price. Very pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff. Looking forward to coming again

Fab food and a great team. Bit quite today so atmosphere hard to judge.

Adam was very great. Thanks alot for looking after us all.. Will be back.

Harry was an absolute legend, nothing was too much and he was so chipper ☀️ I’m gutted I had no cash for the guy! Auriel in the kitchen? (Sorry if spelt wrong) food was banging 👌🏼 Thanks team. Please see them promoted at once

In totality the rock garden is very clean and hosts a friendly atmosphere. I must also say that the kitchen staff are phenomenal especially the young man wearing the bandana he left me full and satisfied.

Very friendly service from Harry and excellent chicken burger with wedges, thank you Aurel!

We were served by Harry and he was absolutely brilliant, legend. Really friendly and welcoming. We ordered food (greedy pig and veggie fajitas) which was super tasty (them wedges 😋) there is a decent veggie/ vegan menu as well. Hats off to the chef Aureil!

Always a good place to go fro drinks and a it of live music, the only downfall is if it's not busy the music is ever so loud, and you are unable to talk without shouting.

Reasonable food for the price. Really great, friendly staff!

Very cold in here yesterday we complained twice how cold it was to be told it takes a while to warm up when we touched radiator wasn't even on, food came out jacket potato hot but chilli luke warm

Great chilled out Venu.Good choice of food and drinks .Nice staff. Gets were busy but there were plenty of indoor and outdoor seating .Out door seating has over head cover and heaters so great for all year round .When we went we were told it was a 45 minute wait for food but really didn't take that long.Well decorated with a couple of areas you can get a great selfie. They do have live music there as well.

Updating this, went today and had the new chicken and chorizo ciabatta, was awful. They have diced chorizo in it. My friend also had a tuna ciabatta the fries were stale and ridiculously salty and the tuna was cold in a warm ciabatta??? Defiantly wouldn’t ever come back now. Vile food.

Harry served us quite possibly the best mojitos and espresso martinis! Excellent service, very chatty and informative. We'll be back.

Harry, Jamie and David are an amazing team ! Definitely recommended!

Always a fabulous meal and the atmosphere is brilliant - so relaxed and friendly - we are regular visitors

Great service, yummy food and lovely drinks. Bonus getting 10% off using BL card!

Have been here plenty of times, absolutely love it every time. I recommend the pizzas🙌🏼 Never fails me! Always loved it, atmosphere, staff and service are great. But overall the food is the best! My favourite place to go 100%!

Amazing atmosphere. And always great entertainment.

Adam is the best worker of all time , really good service and a very polite young man , really looked after us

We arrive and the staff seemed friendly enough but we ordered a make your own pizza and it took nearly an hour to get to the table, it wasn't a busy afternoon so obviously some sort of mistake was made but no apology given. We asked for caramelised onions on the pizza and what we got we excessive amounts of red onion chutney, very unpleasant on a pizza. Probably won't go again.

awful experience. ordered at 15.01. Estimated delivery between 15.40 and 15.55. Courier arrived at resturant before 4pm. no update change, estimated delivery kept getting put back. OVER AN HOUR later (now 2 hours after order was placed) the driver appeared outside house, instantly changing on app from preparing food to out for delivery. Every item of food was stone cold. plus all bags arrived with seals opened.

On a Christmas night out for work. Quality. Food was fresh, hot and quality. An excellent buffet with pizza, fries, roast potatoes, nachos, cheese sticks, pigs in blankets etc. Amazing value for money. Staff couldn’t have been more attentive and kept checking on us to make sure everything was good Absolutely,100%, will return and probably arrange another works night here. Thanks for the best Christmas works venue we’ve ever used.

Harry was sooo welcoming really enjoyed night

Second time we have been in the last couple of months, 1st time we sat for an hour after ordering food and after going to the bar to find out when it would be coming to be told they hadn't put the order through! Went back today to give them another chance and they were just as bad! Sent the wrong food and overcharged us. Unfortunately won't be coming back again

Id seriously recommend people no longer go here standards are abysmal, theyve unfortunately dropped severely, went in there few weeks ago and they didn't put the order through waited at the table over an hour before leaving refunded but certainly not happy, gave them one last chance and they overcharged us and gave us the wrong food even heard the chef ask the bar staff 'have they noticed' of course we did were not idiots ordered 'billy burger' which is a burger with goats cheese and caramelised onion only to be brought a regular cheese and bacon burger with normal onions with some scrapping of goat cheese clearly think we stupid, I ate with my partner who got his order correct so I didn't want to bother complaining because I won't be back now but I want to warn others of ever going there

The chips and wedges were "old" and not fresh. It seemed they were reheated ! Wedges were extremely salty and hard! Had ordered 2 Vegetarian pizza (not vegan). Both were vegan, although the app indicated that they were veg when selected.

Missing items after paying alot of money and what did arrive was cold

Good food and customer service especially from Jamie. Thank you for going out of the way to rescue Monty’s coat from behind the booth seating, very kind. Regarding service: was welcomed warmly, food delivered in good time, condiments offered and check back completed. Come work for me?!

Owen is a great staff member, really friendly and helpful :)

it took over 2 hours for our food to arrive. had to request multiple updates from them via the app and when I tried calling direct noone would answer the phone. when the food did arrive the pizza was burnt and whilst the burger was nice the portion of fries were appallingly small and none of the other items advertised eith the dish were supplied I.e coleslaw and salad. when I had paid £17.50 for the burger alone it was appalling service! esp when I had waited so long for it.

own was amazing! great service! definitely recommend!!!

1st visit. Impressed. Beer good and ideal if you like a cocktail. Nice beer garden.

Always my favourite place. Great food, cocktails and live music! Harry is lovely, so helpful and friendly!

Harry is amazing great host and very accommodating

Harry was friendly and very helpful

Harry was a great server us tonight!

Popped in as a family of four for some food on Halloween evening whilst staying in Torquay for the night. Food was delicious and great value. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, we even ended up staying to join in the pub quiz and bingo. Recommended and garden looks great for summer dining

Healthy salads available. We had the salmon salad, chicken salad and wedges. Generous portions too. Wine reasonably priced. Nice setting. Lovely staff. Kiefer (bar man/waiter) was smily, friendly. Good chef too. Don't usually like to eat in chains but thought this one had many choices.

Really nice outdoor space. Friendly staff. Food can be hit and miss sometimes

Gorgeous Vegan meal with hubby celebrating 40 years of marriage, before Theatre. Great staff, Jamie, Savannah & compliments to the chef. Perfect.

Have been before and really enjoyed it. Had the bottomless brunch last time. I wouldn't say it's great value as we just about broke even with it, and the food on the menu is limited.

Few mod week guinness' before meeting friends for a.birthday meal. Very friendly and efficient staff. Good Guinness..

One dinner was late so wine was offered to compensate..nice service , cheery waiter..food was excellent

Pizzas taste wise were very good but unfortunately luke warm and a bit soggy

Came in on my birthday weekend staff was all so happy and food was amazing drinks even better would highly recommend coming in the week for a bite to eat and weekend for the music

Gave this ago as the reviews were okay for pizza, a little bit of a let down, one pizza Luke warm, and the other a little tasteless, but still okay, service very good, will be back for drinks and the quiz, but not food

We had a lovely evening Both the inside and outside area were clean and the atmosphere was good.

We did a cocktail making class and had food at the Rock Garden Cafe Bar. Both the food and atmosphere was amazing. A massive thank you to Harry and Finn for the cocktail class. Both were fantastic and we had lots of fun.

Ordered for delivery at 14:35 only turned up at 15:30! And is stone cold on delivery, not edible at all!

Harry one of the managers was so interactive with customers... Great to see., he has a unique style.. on the phone when we booked & in person Food was amazing standard was good despite being a very busy night in the kitchen Came down to watch the country & western band OH DE LALLYS!!!

Nice food in a chilled relaxed environment. Good place for a family lunch in the heart of town. Recommended.

Just finished our long lunch at the Rock Garden. Great food. Great staff, Highly recommended and will definitely return.

Lovely place. Both indoor and outdoor seating, snugs, and the outdoor areas come with heaters. Loved the place, will definitely go again

Jamie was great, friendly and helpful. The jacket potato roasted microwaved rather than oven baked.

Great beer garden, covered areas. Nice food and staff. Good deal on 5 Sambuca's for a tenner😁

Chef Auriel and bar staff Jamie did a great job

We visited Rock Garden on the last night of our holiday, after being impressed by the great reviews on TripAdvisor and our initial visit earlier in the week. This place did not disappoint! The 2-for-1 cocktails, which run all week, were absolutely fantastic—well mixed, beautifully presented, and delicious. For dinner, we ordered a steak, and it was one of the best we’ve had dining out. Cooked perfectly medium rare, well seasoned, and served as a thick cut, it came with two grilled tomatoes, a portion of mushrooms, coleslaw, a dressed salad, and fries. Paired with a lovely bottle of Malbec, the meal was outstanding. The atmosphere was great too—we sat on the top level overlooking the bar, where a lively hen party were also having a great time. Our waitress was friendly and checked in on us during the meal; we even sent compliments to the chef for the wonderful steak. Overall, Rock Garden is a little gem of a place in Torquay. We had an amazing experience and will definitely be back the next time we visit. Highly recommend!

Great beer garden. Very nice environment. Finn entertained us we thought he was bloody brilliant, nice to find staff with character.

Rohan was an amazing cocktail artist, best bramble I have had in my life. Harry was lovely and attentive

Really nice atmosphere on a weekend, but during the week it's very quiet. The garden is nice with heat lamps on every table which is a great addition

Rohan listened to my picky cocktail order and delivered, 10/10 service.

Just had the Philly steak ciabatta which was amazing steak soft and juicy. Hubby has the wings and ribs he enjoyed as the meat fell off the bone. So a big Thankyou to Eli and Auriel in the kitchen and the service from Jamie and Owen was excellent and friendly. Thanks guys

Jamie was the best! 10/10 delicious food and welcoming atmosphere:)

Food and service was great, Jamie was a great host. Came in for the vegan options and they were plentiful!

Love this place. We always make we come here when we visit Torquay. Found down behind fleet walk shopping centre. The food is great, plenty of choice and also carers for gluten free. A great place for food, drinks and live music and their garden space is fantastic. Staff are brilliant. Would recommend to anyone

Lovely venue, very well kept, nice happy go lucky atmosphere and most importantly great staff! Was welcomed with a smile and the Gentleman in the beautiful waistcoat dressed very smart, I believe his name was Harry, was excellent, making sure everything was great and spearheading the good times ahead at Rock Garden! Thank you Harry!

Went for lunch today lucky enough the weather improved to be able to sit in garden. Have to say the front of house staff Jamie & Harry did above and beyond their job they were 5 star+. The food was really good, so a well done to Eli & Amy behind scenes all of these people deserve a very big well done, thanks guys.

Ideal place to go for an excellent cocktail. The staff are very polite and friendly (Jamie and Courtney served us) would 100% recommend with a good variety of food options on the menu.

Excellent service from harry and Adam.

Great food, nice ambience and good service by Harry & Adam.

Excellent service! Harry and Adam were entertaining and very helpful. Good gluten free options. Great atmosphere!

Jamie was great, very friendly.

Was a great night out. Jamie recommended the cocktails, I was a little hesitant myself but was amazing! Will be back for more. Excellent service, drinks and atmosphere

Banging venue, banging venue, banging live music

harry was great very lovely and very professional

Swift service. Kind helpful staff. Really enjoyed the food.

Overall not bad. The food quality and quantity is surprisingly good (especially the wedges, ribs and wings). The outside garden is nicely done up and I love the live music they offer. The only downside is the service which is pretty awful. Mostly young, disinterested staff who have not been trained properly in customer service. If this was to change, it might become one of the better places in torquay to visit.

Absolutely nothing wrong with the atmosphere but with only us and one other table taken inside, it was hard to judge.... the food was incredible, for a great price and the staff very friendly and welcoming. I'm in no doubt that the place is bustling with good vibes at peak times, we just went on a windy Wednesday afternoon for early tea before a long drive home.... We ordered pizza, steak and a burger, all exceeded expectations and were delicious. The place is immaculate, we loved everything about it.... wouldn't hesitate to go again and messaged friends to try it before we'd even left knowing they're in the same area next week! A great find...

Special mention goes to the staff. Attentive, jazzy, supportive! Made food just after service hours so could say no but served. Cocktails and pizza really good especially when cocktails are 2 for 1, they were rich in flavour. Pizza nice and crusty felt good ingredients. Thank you guys for taking care of us. 4.star atmosphere as it was too loud with live music and no guidance on where to get cutlery from or napkins

It is my colleagues and I gathering spot after work. A variety of drinks and food. Fun atmosphere.

Funky decor, friendly staff, lovely hot well presented tasty food. My son said the vegan pizza was the best he's ever had.

Great food, lovely location, friendly and quick service

We went at 7pm on a Wednesday evening. It was pretty quiet but we weren’t sure why! It is a brilliant cafe bar with a great menu and all at a decent price. Service was ok, but could tell waiters were a little stressed as they were preparing for a party. The outside beer garden is gorgeous - large and nicely decorated. The food was excellent, no complaints. The burger was well cooked with a juicy inside and crispy exterior. The pizza was handmade in their pizza oven & was fantastic.

Came In with my wife to get some food Got served from someone who served skills was not great and got our order wrong. The wife got the vegan nachos but asked for sour cream and forgot to bring it and asked for the sausage pizza after asked about the balti curry and what came with it and told a while to get the info (it was chicken with rice) and did asked for hallomi fries but after a few minutes said it was sold out. The pizza came and the nachos but there forgot to bring the sour cream despite asked for it and the guy with black hair and white trainers said it will be sorted. Also the pizza was burned and the hotdog sausage looked like it came out of a tin and was sliced. Not great but the wife was happy with the taste of the nachos with five bean chilli but felt it was a joke and won’t be back again

Friendly staff food was OK Cocktails 🍸 lovely live bands worth a visit.

Portion size is tiny for £16.Hardly any chicken for chicken fajitas