The Cow Shed in Torbay

100% reccomend this place. The owner is staff are lovely and very welcoming. The food is brilliant. My husband had a burger and I had lamb koftas all food was cooked fresh.

Food was not good .. we had burgers and nachos , nachos freezing , burgers tasteless in a soggy bun. Toilets dirty , cobwebs and dirty tiles disgusting . Saw a review from back in August complaining toilets were dirty , come on they should have been cleaned by now !!!

Back here again and Wow what a gem of a place met by the owner and made to feel so welcomed. We ordered our food and drinks everything was spot on had check backs by the owner and we had some great banter I felt so relaxed and chilled. Thank you for a wonderful evening we will be back and will definitely recommend this restaurant.

Didn't go as when I rang to book I was told 4 day waiting list. Person on phone a bit abrupt. Not likely to Try again.

We found this little gem after reading the reviews and we were not disappointed. We went for our daughters 6th birthday (family of 5). The food was absolutely delicious with a really good selection. The service was great and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend.

We come to the cow shed each year we come to brixham it’s one of our go to restaurants Paul is a brilliant host and we enjoy the banter which makes a relaxing atmosphere the food as always was excellent we had serloin steaks and they were superb cooked to perfection by Paul’s wife Jill. We look forward to returning next year.

Amazing place for dinner, all staff were friendly,stopped to chat and share secret recipes!!!!! Would definitely recommend if you are in the Brixham area

I couldn't fault the venue, from the moment we walked in without a reservation to the end of the evening , staff pleasant, food was excellent, good selection of beer and wine . If you didn't know where it was you could easily miss it as it is down an alley way .

Booked in advance and was really looking forward to my meal due to the menu and other reviews. The food was average apart from the sirloin steak which was beautifully tender and full of flavour really really good.The portions were generous. That's where the good stuff ends for me.The visit was a let down the deserts were not good,the profiteroles (my all time favourite)were in a glass in what tasted like cheap chocolate mouse or angel delight and were soggy, my son ordered the creme brulee and shortbread.The shortbread was not shortbread at all but a cheap packet shortie biscuit of this I am sure and to be served this and charged good money when it is very easy to make shortbread or at least buy some decent stuff to serve is shocking deserving of a 1 star review by itself.

Not great… we booked this restaurant after looking at the menus online and couldn’t wait to try the food! It’s a strange place to review, some good bits but Unfortunately lots of poor bits too! The atmosphere in the restaurant is strange, it’s a very hollow building which echoes and we found ourselves whispering. The owner came round and I’m sure he is a nice man, but doesn’t understand what ‘personal space’ is… touching, holding our hands, coming right up to our faces with cigarette breath put us all off straight away… I know some females would feel very alarmed by this too Unfortunately! The drinks were nice, the rhubarb cider was very tasty! The food arrived - I ordered ‘the shed’ burger and the ‘rooster balls.’ The burger bun was not toasted and due to the amount of salsa on the burger, just turned the whole thing into a bland mess. It didn’t taste good at all, sweet salsa and just a tasteless beef burger. It was a shame as I was really hoping it would be great!! The rooster balls were supposed to be shredded chicken… but it was just slop, not shredded chicken at all! A real let down. Another one of our party had the ‘ribs and wings’ - tasted like it was frozen/out of a packet and not fresh as like other restaurants! I wouldn’t return, lots of better fresher and tastier food around brixham harbour including the Prince William, Albero and The Market House.

I really struggled with my review for this place.. because I really want to like it, and I love local establishments.. there was just a couple of issues which will prevent me from returning.. I will say though our friends love the place so please take this review as my own personal opinion and not a generic one. The two issues for me was not the place as it’s done out in a great way, nor the staff as they were very prompt but busy, it was the quality of the food we had. My chicken burger was cooked fine but flavourless sadly, and the wife fajitas had the wrong colour peppers for that recipe which made it far too sweet to the point she couldn’t eat it. Such a shame as I would love to rate it higher..

Nice food but nothing special, and a little overpriced, only had 1 choice of lager but to be honest tasted disgusting

Poor quality food in general, burgers were good but more expensive meals were substandard. Service was ok but nothing special. Left hungry although we’re not big eaters 🙁

If you like fried food this is going to appeal. I ordered the chicken balls and massive cock, and whilst the balls were small and tasty I left most of the cock as it was too hard to be enjoyable.

Went to the cow shed with my wife and daughters for a 6pm sitting and was served by Sophie and the owner. The service was first class and both catered for our needs faultlessly. There were 5 of us who had ordered and all meals came out together and was piping hot. I would highly recommend this restaurant and fyi the massive cock is a meal and a half.(just read the menu and you will know)

Two of us had 'Share the Love' tray,it was fantastic, especially the brisket croquettes,even the salad was good with a nice citrusy dressing that went well with all the meat. Lovely local ales. Very friendly owner and waitress. Would definitely recommend.Phone to book your table.

Eaten here a couple of times over recent years. Host is a character who always has a little banter. Food is some of the best I’ve had anywhere let alone Brixham and the price point is spot-on.

Shocking service. If you want to be grunted at coming through the door this is the place for you. Honestly shocking how businesses survive

When you’ve had enough fish in Brixham, this meat based restaurant is the place to go - a varied and diverse menu, the food is very good and we loved the wine served in a bucket. This place doesn’t rush you out and the owner...

Fantastic host. Great food. The menu was too good we couldn’t decide what to have! We were a table of 8, everyone had something different and every plate was empty. Just delicious food in a lovely place. Couldn’t fault it.

Always great food and great service with friendly chat from the owner.Had the beef rib which just falls off the bone with great flavours and my partner had a combo which was way too much food for her as usual 😄

Not impressed at all with this place, first things first it took 30 mins to be asked what drinks we wanted, the waitress came back three times to clarify our order (4 of us) when the drinks came 3 out of 4 were correct. We...

After a very long day at the Brixham pirate festival 2023 4 of us needed a decent meal before heading back to the hotel for a well earned rest. We were given a warm which continued throughout the evening which was only topped by the...

Very friendly welcome from excellent staff. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and the food was fantastic. I had the short rib of beef which was huge and really tasty. The craft ciders were also excellent. All in all a great location well worth the...

Although located just off the harbour front, it’s not the most promising location, being down a bit of an alley which nothing much else there, but don’t less this put you off. It’s a good sized restaurant, and whilst the décor is perhaps a little...

To Paul and Sophie. Thank you so much for your perfect hospitality! The decor is fantastic. The food, gorgeous. Your customer service is second to none! Our son started to feel unwell on the way to you. As we sat, he didn't get any better....

What amazing food! Probably the best starter I’ve had in my live despite being 43 years old! Brie with an amazing chutney and side salad. Side salads are normally there as a gesture towards garnish but this one held its own on the plate! My...

This is a buzzy, friendly place. The menu options are quite wide-ranging in spite of the name. We had dinner here and they coped perfectly with our party of 6.

As we entered the restaurant the owner was extremely rude to a member of wait staff which made us uncomfortable from the start. The room was freezing cold despite a wood burner being lit. Both starters were good as well as my husbands meal, mine...

Lovely birthday evening meal. I ordered the chilli chicken for starter...wow! The a rump, medium and wow...delicious! (Perfect, including resting, as no blood spillage!). I love peas but there were a lot and I upgraded to dauphinoise but they could have been creamier. The owners...

Paul is a wonderful host and as well as proving information about the restaurant and food, he also told us about the local area and seemed very invested in relationships rather than just service. The menu is extensive! Wine is served in a sandcastle bucket...

An amazing experience!!! We dined last Friday, the food was excellent and cooked to perfection, Jill and Paul the owners were lovely and couldn’t do anything more to help us. We will definitely be returning.

Turned away as it was fully booked .. after he checked behind he noticed the four people dining!! .. either close or serve your family/ friends!!!

I have never had such a bad steak in my life. I ordered ribeye, medium to well done at which the owner screwed up his face in disgust...ribeye needs cooking more than other cuts to render down the fat! When it came it didn't look...

We eat at the cow shed every time we come to brixham it’s one of our go to restaurants Paul the host and owner always makes the evening one to remember and his food is consistently excellent you feel very relaxed eating here his banter...

We are local and went there 5 years ago and we pointed out to the owner, politely and as constructive criticism, that the coleslaw was terrible - clearly out of a tub - to which the owner took massive offence and his reaction was not...

Not as enjoyable as our previous visit . We ordered 3 x main meals , 1 x burger was not hot enough & the platter was more about presentation than substance, 3rd meal was okay. As locals will we eat at the Cow Shed again,...

Had a lovely meal for my Husbands birthday, reasonably priced menu, staff very friendly, the owner was very knowledgeable about his range of beers/ales. Food was fantastic, just the right size portions of food with great flavour. Great to support local people, rather than a...

Again a fantastic evening. Liquid gold is to die for! Brisket croquettes also recommended. The burgers were great! For dessert I had the best ice cream ever. It tastes like cake but is ice cream! I really like the owner. He’s a fun guy. Always...

Our 4th year visiting Brixham and every visit includes a meal at The Cow Shed. The food is amazing, marmite chips are incredible (love em or hate em!!) and lots of drinks choices and also very reasonably priced. Paul is a great host and works...

Tucked away by the harbour, the Cowshed is a hidden gem. With an interestingly named array of dishes we went for Share the love, a platter for two with chicken wings, beef brisket, pork, onion rings and more. Struggled to eat it all and definitely...

This is an incredible restaurant, I would definitely recommend for anyone passing through/ staying in Brixham. Food The Burgers were different gravy, they were enormous and consisted of delicious ingredients as well as being very juicy tender, with all burgers came a serving big enough...

Ate at the Cow Shed last week whilst we was on holiday in Brixham, was looking forward to it as has some good reviews. Firstly the owner / manager and his son were great hosts and made us feel very welcome and at home. Food...

After a week of seafood restaurants in Brixham a visit to The Cow Shed made a welcome change! There was so much on the menu that appealed it was difficult to decide but we eventually made our choices and weren’t disappointed!! I settled on the...

Fantastic food, very generous portions and great atmosphere. My only complaint is everything on the menu looks so good its hard to decide what to have. We have been coming to Brixham on holiday for a few years now and it wouldn't be the same...

My wife and I enjoyed a fabulous meal. We enjoyed the whole experience, having been made to feel very welcome at the outset and had great service throughout our meal. If you like casual dining, you’ll love it here. We can’t wait to return.

Visited the cow shed due to another local restaurant changing their menu … so stumbled across it by accident and wow thank goodness we did. Quirky interior clean and well kept. But most importantly portion sizes were amazing/massive and food was so flavoursome you could...

From the moment we walked in Paul (the owner) was very entertaining, so refreshing to go somewhere with a bit of life and sense of humour! The food was also amazing, so much so we went back again to eat before our holiday ended. Jill...

This is our 2nd visit to the cow shed small restaurant but they make you welcome the minute you work through the door great service plenty of choice on the menu also a nut free restaurant

Our first visit in June and we got the last table that evening, which shows how popular it is. The liquid gold starter and the tempura vegetables were both excellent with a special mention for the mayo on the vegetables. Mains were also fantastic, the...

Had the best meal of the week in this lovely place. Food and service excellent. Will definitely return in September when we visit Brixham again

Went here one night and had to book again that week before we went home. Food is stunning - the liquid gold cheese is amazing ! I had 2 different burgers over the 2 nights and my wife had ribs and wings one night and...

Even though we have visited Brixham before this was our first meal here, the Burgers were lovely, with nice fries and coleslaw on the side. It's tucked away down a side street very close to the harbour and the hosts were welcoming and friendly which...

Get yourselves to this fantastic restaurant! Superb food! Great ambience in the place too. Had a late booking here, and after visiting, should have booked here well before now. My appologies to Paul and the team for not doing so. Excellent service and the food...

We are locals, having moved down here in 2019 and have tried numerous places in the area for a steak and chips meal. We now wouldn't go anywhere else for our steak. Not only do we like the food the service is great and the...

Went here for dinner last night and have to say the meal was just beautiful, the steak melt in your mouth and the blue cheese sauce was divine ,family of 5 and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meal and then to top it off the...

Absolutely lovely meal. Food was fantastic and service second to none. Very good value and great choice. Definitely recommend this place to others.

The meat is the star in this place. Great flavours especially in the steak and ribs. We had two burgers but it was hard to tell the difference between them. The beers on offer are nice especially the specialty crafts selection. And the gin options...

Sadly found this on the last day fantastic place to eat made us feel welcome . would definitely recommend enjoyed every minute well done guys

amazing!!! service was incredible and lovely workers there, my food was also so lovely. definitely recommend the chicken wings :)

The concept of this restaurant is absolutely bang on trend and I really was looking forward to a great meal in a cool restaurant. The atmosphere: was a little odd, the décor was confused, as were the plates etc. used to serve, with modern plates...

Hadn’t tried this place before, but genuinely excellent food and cheerful friendly service!! A bit quirky maybe but thoroughly recommended if you’e looking for somewhere just a little bit different!!!

Warm welcome here and it’s clear that they want to offer the best service possible and are passionate about what they do- I asked the owner about his bbq rub and was given plenty of detail! Food portions are very generous with a good selection...

Had a meal on Saturday night staff very welcoming and friendly food was amazing very well cooked and bursting with flavour so good that we booked for next week too .

First time we'd visited this local restaurant, can't believe we'd never been before. Very tasty and yummy food. Will definitely be back.

Great welcome. Great service. Fantastic meat dishes. A super salad which was differentto the norm (included pickled veg). Owner and waiter clearly want to ensure that everything is spot on fir the customer.

Welcoming landlord and waiter. Tables well spaced, clean and inviting. Generous portions. Monkey fingers - breaded halloumi with salad was particularly à gréât starter. My son had a steak requested rare and it arrived rare. Someone who knows how to cook a steak! We agreed...

Took our friends here for a meal and we loved it. Staff were friendly and the food was very tasty. Have booked to go again next month.

Unpretentious. Chairs Uncomfortable - not conducive to lingering Front of house host & waiter welcoming. Good menu although mostly burgers & fries. Child friendly - not somewhere to choose for a romantic evening but good wholesome food

Amazing customer services. We were greeted with open arms and instantly make to feel welcome. Tasty fun food. The ribs and burger were top notch.

We visited The Cow Shed twice during our weeks stay in Brixham. The food is fantastic, ribs and wings, lamb koftas, burgers salads everything was really good. Friendly staff who looked after us so well. If you’re in Brixham and looking for something other than...

From one Dudley girl to another...thank you! Food was amazing! Sharer for 2 was great value and great taste..would thoroughly recommend

We decided to try The Cow Shed as over the years we have never been in the restaurant. It is a quaint restaurant tucked away in a narrow alleyway. A little quirky inside but very pleasant. Very good choice of meals on the menu plus...

Visited the cow shed with friends for supper . There was a great choice on the menu and had a wonderful burger ! Love some of the burger names !!! Go and you will see what I mean 😀 great atmosphere created by Paul and...

We had an excellent meal at The Cow Shed. There’s so much choice on the menu - I wanted to try it all! The food arrived in good time and was absolutely delicious. Save some room for the homemade ice cream! Hosts Paul and Jill...

A lovely quirky restaurant with a really interesting menu. Starters and main courses both delicious leaving no room for desert.

Visited with my husband, daughter and son in law for an evening meal. From start to finish we really enjoyed it. Lovely welcome, friendly chat from the staff, prompt efficient service and excellent, tasty and well presented food. Loved the decor in the restaurant too....

We had a really lovely meal with an extensive menu and the service was friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend this restaurant

Visited Cow Shed last night. Delightful experience. Really nice vibe inside, friendly staff and great menu. Really good selection of beers and speciality gins too. I had the rib eye steak, cooked to perfection. My husband had the Pig Tray - ribs, pulled pork, onion...

Found this little gem off the beaten track on our first night…. They were fully booked but luckily for us they had a no show…. Loads of food and drink choice, we had the “Share the Love” platter…. Was lovely and plenty for 2… we’ve...

Great host and service. Good selection of food to choose from . Excellent atmosphere and comfortable environment. Food was hot tasty and a high standard .Best burger I’ve tasted. . Would recommend l

Really nice food and good atmosphere. Extensive menu selection and reasonable drinks prices. Burgers and the steak were exceptional and homemade ice cream was lovely!

We booked and had a delicious supper here - they offer a good variety of dishes and also offer great gluten free options. Really helpful and friendly staff and would thoroughly recommend.

Booked in advice for 6 adults and a dog. Celebrating a 30th birthday. Lovely food. Good service. Would recommend.

We ate here on Thursday evening and we were not disappointed. The service was excellent from the minute we walked in, staff are very friendly and attentive. There is lots of choice on the menu, and the food was really tasty. We would definitely recommend...

Fantastic service - food was amazing which was made even better with the friendly banter from the staff! Loved the wine bucket too! Highly recommend - the worst thing was trying to choose from the wonderful menu xxx

We booked this restaurant about a week before our weeks holiday in Brixham and could only get a table for the last night of our holiday. We’d had an awful meal at another local restaurant the night before so we really hoped our last nights...

Original menu with quirky offerings but they work sooooo well. Everything we ordered was superb. Staff very friendly snd engaging. Great place to eat. But be sure to book or you will miss out on a wonderful experience

A friendly welcome from the owner when we walked in & he had a great personality as we spoke several times throughout the dinner & he even shared some recipe ideas for us to try. Only 2 of them serving but they did a great...

We visited the Cow Shed whilst on holiday with another couple. This is our favourite restaurant from our holiday. The food was gorgeous and had so many great dishes available that we struggled to choose which to go for. Fairly priced and arrived in a...

Fabulous characterful little restaurant tucked away in Brixham. Lovely place bursting with personality, great staff and gorgeous food. We have returned here again this year as it’s really rather special in my opinion. Probably one of the best places I have eaten, I am a...

We visited her on the 25/07/2021 and gutted its fully booked during the remainder of our stay as I want to go again. We were recommended this restaurant by family and glad we booked early. Whilst we were eating there were people dropping in asking...

Had a great meal here with family on Thursday evening, the service was excellent. The food is reasonably priced and very tasty. The menu is extensive but I had the Hogfather burger which was delicious. Very glad we pre-booked as they are very busy and...

Well what can I say other than this is a fantastic gem in the heart of Brixham. We visited on 21st July along with our daughter and her boyfriend sister and partner. The owner greeted us and made us very welcome he was attentive all...

We had a fabulous meal at this restaurant. Food was great and staff were incredibly attentive. We would go here again.

Sadly we were made to feel like an inconvenience rather than welcome guests from the start. Having hospitality experience myself I wanted to give the benefit to the staff as I’m aware of staff shortages and the challenges of our time. Sadly things only deteriorated,...

You want steak. Goddammit you want cow tonight...and you're in Brixham. You don't have time to search out that mythical backwoods gastro pub in the countryside serving hand reared cuts of local prime Devonshire beef. Then you see the Cow Shed - and it's near...

Great little restaurant so glad to see busy as last year, the owner was worried on effects of pandemic and nice to see that as a business they’ve come through stringer food was excellent the calamari stole the show for me although my son would...

Very good food, so good went back twice. Great selection of meat, burgers and puddings. The tempura veg starters was fantastic, really fresh and light. All the mains we had were good, large portions and puddings all home made first class. Great service from a...

Fantastic atmosphere and very helpful and friendly staff. The food is tremendous, asian crispy beef was lovely and the ribs and chicken wing combo was so tender that the meat just feel off the bone. Other members of the party had tacos and burgers and...