The Elephant in Torbay

Death Row Meal. One of the most memorable tasting meals we’ve ever eaten. A true mouth journey. This would be my last meal request if I was on death row. I would like your sourdough bread as coffin pillows and embalming in your mushroom butter. Thank you for an amazing meal.

Being in our 50,s and 60,s, best flavour,s of food we have ever tasted, amazing.We travelled an hour and a half to visit here , 2nd visit, will return!!! Better than luxury cruise food, fab service.Perfect.

Our second visit to The Elephant and our second wonderful evening. This place isnt just about food, which is excellent. It is the wine, the Tom Collin's, the atmosphere, the service, the food. Every box is ticked. See you the next time we are in Torquay.

We had a superb meal here. We chose the tasting menu and it was wonderful. Outstanding cooking and service from Simon and his amazing team! Thank you and we will be back!

We came to The Elephant for my friends Birthday. From entering the establishment, the service was excellent. Warm, friendly, knowledgable yet professional. We were made so welcome and relaxed. The food, from the Tasting Menu, was of a very high standard. The quality and skill were not in question. There was nothing that either of us didn’t like. The meal was complimented by a lovely bottle of wine. A great evening. Thanks to all.

Thoroughly enjoyed lunch at the elephant today with friends…beautiful food, beautiful service, a beautiful setting and fantastic value…absolutely nothing to fault…we live locally and and couldn’t be happier to have such gem of a restaurant on our doorstep.

We have been to The Elephant many times, having moved to Devon from London a few years ago. The food, service and general ambience of this establishment is first class. I cannot recommend it highly enough, especially the tasting menu.

Great food and service. Impressed by delicious and superb food, great wine matching , perfect service. Thank you

Michelin star dining on the Riviera. The English Riviera ,that is. A relaxed friendly restaurant overlooking the beautiful Torquay harbour. Run by chef proprietor, Simon Hulstone and his wife Katy, it was the first restaurant in Torquay to be awarded a Michelin star in 2006. Which it has retained every year since then and you can see why. They offer ever changing menus based around fresh, local and sustainable ingredients. It's also known as offering the best value Michelin starred lunch in the UK,£32.50 for two courses. But we are not here for that, as it's the evening. At dinner there's options for a set two or three course. Or the tasting menu,which we chose £98.50. We started with a couple of Aperitifs of the month. Port & Tonic and Limoncello Spritz. The meal starts with Sourdough and a pretty Citrus butter & sesame hummus. This was quickly devoured and we were offered a second helping. Then starts a procession of beautifully plated dishes. With each one surpassing the previous. All our favourite seafood,scallops,bbq lobster and stone bass. The star of the show was juicy tender South Devon Beef served with Artichoke and Tacos on the side. The cheese course was Baron Bigod with a delightful Lemon Tyme Focaccia & strawberry,apricot chutney. Pre-dessert of Raspberry granita. A plum lemon posset for the finale. As we gaze out of the window from our table at the sunset you could be anywhere exotic. Well we were,The English Riviera. Dining at a lovely restaurant in a beautiful location. With exceptional service and the most devine food. What more could you ask for?

Amazing food and service. Excellent quality and great to try something different .

An incredible dining experience and perfect for any foodie

This was indisputably the highlight of my weekend getaway to Torquay and something my companion and I were looking forward to when visiting. We went for the tasting menu accompanied by the wine pairing, and there was no doubt that produce used was top notch. However, the overall menu felt a bit safe, and we both agreed we would have loved to see a bit more creativity with the flavour profiles of the courses. But that being said, the food was great, as you would expect. With that being said, it was a bit disappointing that the white wine (which were the main pairing, seeing as we were by the seaside) was chilled to the degree of loosing most of its flavours and having close to no finish, making for a pretty flat tasting experience. Although warming it in our hands once served helped and made for a great pairing, it still felt a bit disappointing (we contemplated in hindsight whether it was intentional done to better suit local preferences); we mentioned this upon leaving, which was received very appreciatively and professionally. Finally, the service left a little to be desire. The madam greetings us when we entered was absolutely fantastic, but throughout service, the younger servers gave an impression of being a bit uptight and formulaic; only reciting what they had been trained with from a cue card, and when we asked any follow-up questions, they had to leave us in order to check what the right answer was. In short, a good evening that just fell short of being great based on our expectations when sitting down. However, the ice cider and beef dish were phenomenal!

Does exactly what a Michelin starred restaurant should. Exquisite food served by attentive courteous staff. Had a wonderful birthday dinner.

An anniversary lunch to perfection; food and service. Classical cooking and having lived in Paris for many years, it’s taken a while to visit and it surpassed all expectations. Thank you and look forward to our next lunch.

This is a Michelin star restaurant and met all of our expectations, the food was first class, delicious and inventive. The staff were friendly, informative and down to earth. We loved our visit.

Second visit to The Elephant on my second visit to Torquay. It’s a treat to visit a Michelin Star Restaurant and once again it did not disappoint. The same waiting staff were still there, really helpful and attentive. The restaurant has a lovely relaxed vibe, the food was excellent, we both chose dishes out of our comfort zone and were very happy with our choices. A lovely way to round off a break in Torquay. It will be worth returning just to eat here.

We ate here following a recommendation from my son and daughter in law. The decor was simple and smart, the seating was extremely comfortable. We chose the Tasting Menu, and so so glad we did. The food was superb, very cleverly put together and displayed. Every course was a delight for our taste buds. Our next visit is being eagerly awaited.

Very enjoyable return visit for lunch with the family (4 adults and 2 kids) on a Saturday afternoon, food overall was of a very good standard.

Went for our wedding anniversary while camping in Devon. The Elephant was a true dipole of the muddy field we left. Service was exquisite, ambience relaxed and sophisticated and the food was both beautifully presented and delicious. We had the amuse bouche to start with a trio of mouth sized treats, beef tartare on a perfectly crisp (prawn like) cracker, unctuous lamb croquette and a deliciously tart muddle tart. We then shared the start of chicken wings with wonderfully smoky BBQ Hen of the wood, a sate style peanut sauce and Raspberry El Hanout. I then had the line caught sea base which followed on with the Thai flavouring with a side of amazingly meaty crispy sushi rice with mushroom (think unagi don). My wife had cut with a spoon soft duck with duck leg on the side. To finish we had the strawberry pudding, the stand out delicious bay leaf flan and refreshing strawberry sorbet. To drink I had had a beer, while my wife (not driving) had prosecco, a smooth glass of red (pinot noir) and to finish a (not too) sweet Greek desert wine. All delicious. I finished with a macchiato which came with an ending trio of treats, caramel filled wafers thin chocolate, jelly sweet with raspberry coulis, fudge. All in all a wonderful way to celebrate 3 successful years together married.

First time I've left a restaurant starving The main course servings are pathetically small

I am blown away with other reviews for this restaurant. Yes it’s a Michelin star so you would expect a high level of service & to pay for quality. But our experience was the feeling of being rushed, over serviced we just wanted to be left alone for 10mins to enjoy each other. The constant refolding of your napkin, pouring, readjusting was off putting. The food is beautifully presented although I found the young mumbling staff attempting to serve & explain the dishes not fitting to the environment. The dishes are minimal even by fine dining standards.. we left 1hr 10mins after arrival £200 pound lighter for two courses, hungry & disappointed. Shame.

Loved the food here, the jersey royal starter was sublime, hats off to the Chef for that one although to be fair everyone enjoyed their various dishes, my wife loved the lobster.

Honestly such a difficult review to write for myself, as me and my girlfriend has a wonderful experience doing the tasting menu at lunch, but sadly I came down with horrendous food poisoning. The courses, wine and cocktails were excellent on the way down but much worse on the way up. I have no allergies that could cause this, and the reaction was extreme, but my guess is that it must’ve been the fish main course. I called and informed reception but they said nobody else had let them know they had experienced the same. We spent ~£80 each and this ended up leaving me in bed for a couple days, so was quite underwhelmed with their response which didn’t feel genuine. I don’t think I’d dissuade anyone from visiting, but don’t think I could come back. Edit: someone from the restaurant called saying they hope I felt better but questioned whether I really got food poisoning from their restaurant 👌🏻

Best restaurant in Torquay , having been many times never fails to disappoint . 5🌟

Great experience and sophisticated food. Outstanding attention time details and very friendly staff. Highly recommended

Food and service was amazing, had the lunch tasting menu and enjoyed every course

We went here on a rainy evening for our wedding anniversary and were lucky enough to be given a window seat. Staff were very friendly and took our coats before showing us to our table, with an anniversary card from the staff which was a lovely touch. Nothing was too much trouble, water and wines glasses were refilled regularly from bottles on the table, even napkins were folded whilst at the loo. The food was amazing, especially the beef. We also opted for the petite bouche and Limoncello Spritz as extra starters, so glad we did as both were lovely. It was a great evening and will definitely return to try the lunch or a la carte menus.

A wonderful experience with quality service, delicious food and great wine recommendations. You feel like you could ask for anything in terms of drinks advice, random questions and you’d be met with a friendly and informative response. Lunch menu with bespoke wine choices was an excellent choice for us.

This has to be the best restaurant in the south west. Food is amazing and a work of art without being pretentious. Staff are fantastic and attentive and a 2 course lunch for just over £30 is a bargain. My favourite place!

One of the most amazing place we have eaten. From start to finish the experience was incredible. The food, the service, the staff, the restaurant its self, I can’t recommend this restaurant enough. 5 stars just doesn’t seem enough. When we visit Torquay again, I know we will be booking in here! Do not miss out on an amazing experience!

Amazing tasting menu with super friendly staff. Expensive but you get what you pay for!

Lovely restaurant. Quite a relaxed vibe - you didn’t need to dress up too much. But great service and wonderful food. Recommend the tasting menu

Wow! What a fantastic place. Great service, wonderful food, and fantastic experience. Some of the best food I have had in a long time. It's worth every penny . Beef tartare and dessert where amazing.

Expensive but delicious can't wait to go back..Had the taster menu was incredible. Such a lovely relaxed atmosphere too, no waiters hovering over you, but someone always appeared if you needed them. Best to book.

Excellent food and presentation, as expected from a Michelin starred establishment. Would recommend for a special occasion

Celebrated my husband’s birthday here & had the taster menu. Oh my, absolutely perfect! The food was just sublime, the whole experience was gorgeous, from service to food to drinks to atmosphere, the whole beautiful lot! Highly recommend & definitely returning for our 1st wedding anniversary!

You have to go here!... Run by chef proprietor, Simon Hulstone and his wife Katy, it was the first restaurant in Torquay to be awarded a Michelin star which it has maintained for 17 years. And it deserves every accolade. Food is perfection, relaxing atmosphere with unbeatable service... if you want to treat someone to an unforgettable date...it has to be here ‼️

Fabulous birthday dinner for my partner. Could not fault a thing. Will definetly be back.

Incredible food, service and atmosphere! Despite being a Michelin star restaurant, The Elephant is the epitome of class in an unpretentious and very understated way. I went with two friends to celebrate my birthday and there were several thoughtful touches including a card and an exquisite little pudding. Amazing!

I decided to go to The Elephant in Torquay after seeing it had a Michelin star. On a baby moon expecting our first child, I wanted to surprise my husband with a delicious meal and great dining experience. The restaurant called ahead to ask about dietary requirements - when I said I was pregnant and could not have shellfish but was an avid fish eater. Upon arrival the staff gave me a tasting menu for a no seafood experience. I asked if I could swap the vegetarian dish for the fish dish - the head chef and owner of the restaurant refused. Never have I ever been to a restaurant listed in the Michelin guide and been so poorly treated!! And I have been to a fair few of them. I felt worthless. There was no room for negotiation, no understanding, no love for the customer. The chef even REFUSED to talk to us, leaving me with no choice but to either have shellfish and risk poisoning my child to be, or not have fish and stick with a menu that I would enjoy less. The cost of both menus are the same. The dishes I asked to swap are the same (one just doesn’t have fish). His decision is irrational, selfish, and rigid. If you really love your products and cooking for people, then you should surely show flexibility for those with MEDICAL RESTRICTIONS. Ultimately we decided to leave as I refuse to give my money to thieves and they ruined the experience for us. This restaurant should not be allowed a star from the most prestigious restaurant rating company, and guests should indulge in other local restaurants up and down the street that are far cheaper and make you feel welcome regardless of your food choice. I hope the head chef reads this and feels horrible about the way he made me feel.

My 8 month pregnant wife booked a table here during our baby moon. She was super excited to treat me to a nice Michelin star meal. She called ahead to tell them she was pregnant and can't have shellfish, to which they said not worries. We came in and we're greeted by friendly staff and sat down, so far so good, but unfortunately that was the only positive part of the experience. Firstly I'd like to say we've been to at least a dozen Michelin starred establishments in the past so this certainly isn't a new experience for us. That being said my wife was given the non seafood menu as it contained shellfish which she obviously can't have. But she is allowed fish so asked for the fish course to be swapped in as all they did is remove the fish on the non seafood menu (same cost mind you which is cheeky). The chef Simon Hulstone himself, flat out refused to make any adjustments. We then asked to speak to the manager who again was told by Simon that no adjustments could be made as he wanted only 4 variations of menu and wouldn't budge. I asked to speak with the chef directly as refusing a pregnant lady a swap a Protien felt absurd, but sadly the cowardly man refused. 1 star, I've never experienced something like this in fine dining. I'm sure the food is decent but I can't comment as the head chef is a rigid, stubborn, heartless fool.

Really enjoyed our 2 course meal delicious 😋 have recommended to all our friends!Thankyou to all staff hope to come again .

Excellent atmosphere and service, amazing food 👌 👏

Amazing, highly recommend, the food, service and whole experience was outstanding.

Enjoyed a lovely lunch, excellent food and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended.

What a treat. Beat expectations. Thank you to all the wonderful staff and chefs for a superb Anniversary Lunch. Will definitely be treating ourselves again at the Elephant.

We did something rather special, earlier than planned this year for our annual Family Day. While in Devon we visited Simon and Katy Hulstone's The Elephant 🐘 This was an absolute bucket list experience and their team treated us phenomenally. Stunning customer service, stunning food and a complete relaxation afternoon. The restaurant manager Tom, is exceptional. Tom's communication with me via email prior to our visit was swift, informative and helpful. On the Day we were hampered by a split level step and a lack of ramps for the wheelchair, Tom, ever the problem solver, assisted in lifting the wheelchair over the steps, to his own injury - not a word, just a limp off into the back of house to assess the damage. Tom deserves star of the decade for his etiquette, customer service, and management of ensuring we could access the restaurant. The entire team are knowledgeable, helpful, polite, courteous, attentive and kind. Ulrike, Tansy, and the rest of the team on the day offered exceptional customer service.

Fabulous tasting menu and amazing service. Thank you

I enjoyed my dinner here. Relaxed and friendly staff. Halibut was my favorite. Good wine options as you expect.

Wonderful lunch time tasting menu. Lovely restaurant to eat, impeccable service and terrific range of tastes. Many thanks, we look forward to coming back. Chris and Sheila

Beautiful food and lovely location

The tasting menu was amazing. The halibut was the best of my life. It’s also nice to see how they value and praise local producers. Definitely will go again try their poetic food.

Just spot on with e everything all I can say

An evening for my wife's birthday and a dining experience on a different level to anything we've had before. Absolutely faultless from the moment we walked inside to the moment we left. Food, service and the restaurant itself truly stunning and we look forward to going back.

We visited to celebrate my wife’s birthday with our close family. There was six of us. From the moment we walked in the door through to leaving the staff were very attentive and we really were looked after. We had the tasting menu with the accompanying flight of wine. The food was out of this world and we enjoyed our evening. Compliments to the chef and his team for an exceptional menu and selection which certainly set our taste buds alight in nothing but a good way. We will be back.

5 of us dined here for my big birthday, the tasting menu just wowed us all. We had the matched wine which was an education. A brilliant night, lovely atmosphere, lovely staff and amazing food and wine.

Truly amazing lunch and service. We have not had such a wonderful lunch in a long time. The flavour, presentation attention by staff is absolutely on point. Well done to you all. We will return for sure xx

Thoroughly enjoyed it. We went for our wedding anniversary last week. Lovely food and A1 service. We'll definitely go back again for a special treat!

Another great meal, never a let down.

We had an exceptional three course meal in a welcoming environment. The dishes served were all of a very high standard, and the service was smooth and professional. Our evening was memorable.

Four of us went to dinner for my Dad's 80th Birthday, I booked the wrong dates and the manager was great and amended for me. The food was fantastic as usual. The staff made it even more special communication and information was top, a special mention to Amy ( not sure if spelt right) who served us, a perfect host with humour, lovely personality and pride in her job. Thank you all. We will be back, I always recommend this restaurant. Paul

Outstanding experience, delicious food from start to finish, interesting combinations ,beautifully presented. Impeccable friendly service. Amazing value set lunch

Extremely nice greeting on arrival. Staff were very knowledgeable and attentive Spoke with the chef 🧑‍🍳 simon. The taster menus with the wine pairing was spot t on

A beautiful restaurant hidden in plain sight just off the SW coastal path. The decor is both superb and striking. The staff were excellent, attentive, knowledgeable, charming, friendly and helpful. The chef was busy sending out stunning plates for quite a lot of lunchers - many, like us, had gone for the very reasonable (£55 pp) 6 course taster menu. We treated ourselves to the wine pairings too (extra £40 pp) which was simply splendid with many very tasty and unusual matches. I couldn't fault the food - there was not a thing that was anything other than perfection.. I don't know why but the pork tenderloin with harissa croquette was my favourite. I would like to meet Simon Hulstone (chef) one day.

Taster menu - and it was lovely. The food was delicious and the service spot on, attentive, we were made to feel special, without being over the top. Definitely had enough to eat, and delighted with the cheese course - which was extra yes, but special and different (not just tiny pieces of cheese, which we can do at home, but a thoughtful interesting cooked dish), the halibut course was my favourite. The pricing was reasonable for what we had, but still puts it into 'very occasional treat', but we shall be back next time we have a special reason.

Service and reception is what you would expect from this class of restaurant, so no problems in this area. Hovever if you are talking about the food from a Michelin star chef then something is clearly missing. We had the taster menu and although the food was cooked well it lacked taste and variety. The starters were the best but I couldn't see the value, the mains quite simple but lacked flavour (more vegitable taste required) and the deserts very disappointing, no taste whatsoever ever except chocolate. I have eaten at many restaurants globally and having spent 2 weeks in Italy and a week in Sweden in the past month this restaurant is extremely disappointing. Pretentious as you walk though the door expecting exceptional food but it didn't deliver for us. If you want this type of food go to Orleston Manor, its exceptional quality and at half the price. Note to Elephant: fancy presentations dont necessarily make good tasting food. Europe is way ahead of the restaurant business in the UK, take a trip and taste the basics and then price your food accordingly. Extremely disappointed and won't be going again.

Disappointing that a restaurant of this quality in 2024 can't offer a single vegan option. I had been a few times before becoming vegan and it was always of an high standard. I hope they change their policy of "no vegans" in the future.

Very nice place eat, fresh and well balanced.

Family night out in, what has to be, the best restaurant in Torbay . The 5 star reviews on Tripadvisor are well deserved. The food was exceptional with service to match.

Had the most amazing lunch here. Exquisite food at a brilliant price, exceptional service & such a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We'll be back!

I’m not going to embarrass myself by claiming to be a food expert. But our recent experience at this amazing restaurant blew both my wife and I away. I hope this review can do it justice. The restaurant itself is amazingly clean, warm and so incredibly inviting. They have managed to create a dining experience that’s both private and personal whilst at the same time welcoming and friendly. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable without being condescending and despite this being our first visit we were immediately put at ease and made to feel as though we were regulars. Now for the food! I’m sure Simon and his team receive compliments from people all the time. But I didn’t want to let this opportunity pass so personally thank him for the food he served to us both last night. Never before I have wanted to take my time and appreciate all the different flavours that every single mouthful bought. Not only was the food presented as though an artist had created a masterpiece, the tastes that followed were amazing. The subtlety of the different tastes left us both speechless. We personally both had the Mullet to start followed by mains of Lamb and the Duck. But I’m sure if we’d of chosen anything from the menu it would have been met by the same gasps of WOW !! 🤩 Thank you Simon and his excellent team for this incredible experience.

I’m not going to embarrass myself by claiming to be a food expert. But our recent experience at this amazing restaurant blew both my wife and I away. I hope this review can do it justice. The restaurant itself is amazingly clean, warm and so incredibly inviting. They have managed to create a dining experience that’s both private and personal whilst at the same time welcoming and friendly. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable without being condescending and despite this being our first visit we were immediately put at ease and made to feel as though we were regulars. Now for the food! I’m sure Simon and his team receive compliments from people all the time. But I didn’t want to let this opportunity pass so personally thank him for the food he served to us both last night. Never before I have wanted to take my time and appreciate all the different flavours that every single mouthful bought. Not only was the food presented as though an artist had created a masterpiece, the tastes that followed were amazing. The subtlety of the different tastes left us both speechless. We personally both had the Mullet to start followed by mains of Lamb and the Duck. But I’m sure if we’d of chosen anything from the menu it would have been met by the same gasps of WOW !! 🤩 Thank you Simon and his excellent team for this incredible experience.

We have an annual visit to this amazing restaurant. It never disappoints great food lovely atmosphere and good value. A special treat and would highly recommend.

Another fantastic eating experience at The Elephant. Every dish was delicious it is difficult to choose a favourite. So much thought has gone into every element to give such amazing flavours throughout and the presentation is art on a plate. Shoutout to the front of house staff too who do an amazing job, are friendly, welcoming and professional with a fantastic knowledge of the food and wine they are serving. We have eaten in Michelin starred restaurants in London and The Elephant is up there with the best and in many cases is better. We are so lucky to have this restaurant on our doorstep that we return again and again. For those complaining about the price, it is worth every penny and is cheap compared to London.

The perfect end to our perfect wedding day. The elephant NEVER disappoints. The food is simply out of this world, perfect in every way. The service and warm, professional and above all welcoming.

Excellent food, staff & atmosphere. Try their Sake dessert wine, it’s like Christmas in a glass!! Such a treat to go out on a Friday lunch time 🥂

We have been fortunate enough to have eaten at the Elephant several times, the latest just yesterday, this has to be one of the best dining experiences you can have, Tom and all the staff always make you feel special and are all so attentive, the food is absolutely stunning and the beautiful wines just complement the food perfectly. If you love great food, this really is a not to be missed treat! We’ll be back soon!

This is an outstanding restaurant. The food is imaginative and beautifully presented. Each dish is unique and the flavours astounding. It is remarkable value for money and not to be missed.

Amazing food and great staff. Felt welcomed and looked after. It felt quite loud, due to the size of the restaurant, but it didn't detract from the experience. Had a lovely surprise at the end of our meal as it was our anniversary as well.

Faultless - we had the tasting menu and wine pairing for two. Exceptional and wonderful. And an egg free menu just for my son - this is what attention to detail looks like. Thanks to you all at the Elephant. Rodric.

Faultless!!! Try his is hands down my favourite restaurant in the Southwest. With a dining room which whilst being stunning is unpretentious, staff who are professional yet really friendly, interested, keen and engaging. And the food, my goodness, the food!!!!!! Every single minute detail is made with care love and precision and has a very good reason to be on the plate. I visited three times in 2023, were it closer I would have doubled that. I could rate this little slice of heaven more highly

Very nice place to visit quality food and overlooks the harbour plenty of parking opposite

Never a disappointment and always an improvement on previous visit. Continues to be one of our favourite restaurants. Exceeding every expectation every time. Bravo!

This is the most incredible value restaurant we have ever been to. Took my mum as a Christmas treat and we had a fantastic time. The staff are incredible and the food is unbelievable value. If you are looking for somewhere to go for a treat then this is the premier venue in the South West. There is nowhere else to compare for quality and value. Thank you so much for a very special lunch.

I wanted a special place for dinner to celebrate my son's birthday, and The Elephant was perfect. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed and the staff delightful. The food was out of this world. The scallops, one of my favourite foods, were the best I have ever eaten, and the chocolate tartlet dessert was amazing. In fact the whole meal deserved more than one Michelin Star. They marked my son's birthday with a birthday card at his place setting to greet him, and an elegant Happy Birthday plate of sweet delicacies at the end of the meal. The service throughout was perfect, staff attentive with perfect timing, but never intruding with unnecessary 'is everything OK' inquiries. I have eaten in fine restaurants in the UK, and other parts of the world, and The Elephant is a match for any of them. Do not miss an opportunity to enjoy this fine restaurant.

The food was exquisite and the experience was relaxed and special at the same time. The service was very good. The passion and pride that was delivered throughout the entire experience started from entering the resturant to mug of latte to end the evening. Bravo! to the Elephant.

The food is really tasty, the service is great and the atmosphere is very nice. Everything you’d expect from an expensive restaurant really!

Fabulous bunch Service and attentive staff As always a special restaurant with superb food. Thank you

An excellent lunch, I would rate yesterday's meal at 2☆ if Michelin do ever offer me the job!

Highly recommend this restaurant, amazing food ,1st class service

The lunchtime set menu was great value for a Michelin star restaurant. The staff were very friendly and really looked after us. The food was very tasty and impeccably presented as you would expect.

Fantastic food and friendly staff. It was a lovely evening.

Excellent food and service. Only downside- it is very expensive and with so many good restaurants in The Bay- with a better price point- this isn't somewhere I'd regularly choose but this is just personal opinion and the reason I gave a 4* We will definitely come back occasionally as a treat.

We were given a voucher as a birthday present to have the taster menu plus wine flight. The food we had was very good, the service excellent and the wines mostly very good. We were not rushed, 3hrs to have the multiple courses, and we...

Wow what an amazing place... The staff were all superb and the food was truly outstanding cannot recommend enough. Thank you for making my birthday a very special one.

Went for supper with two friends. My second visit. We placed our orders including a bottle of wine. We had the amuse bouche which was lovely. Our starters arrived and we were still waiting for the wine we had ordered and I had to ask...

A lovely lunch time meal , we went for the set menu and at £35 each it is extremely great value I would like to add that the wine was also very good value in some places the wine is so overpriced but my glass...

My wife and I enjoyed a most memorable lunch at this wonderful restaurant. Everything was perfect and made it a most memorable occasion. Thank you

Hubby and I have been dining here since we came to live in S Devon in 2015. Not once, in all that time, have we been disappointed with either the fabulous and exciting food or friendly, efficient and knowledgeable service. Today’s lunch was no exception....

We had the tasting menu. The first course of Salcombe lobster was a perfect opener, the chicken custard was a delight with the hazelnut finish. The Lyme Bay brut NV was a suitable pairing. Second course of scollop was great but the revalation were the morel mushrooms, was taken by the accompanying Reisling. Next was the confit of chicken wings, delightful, probably would have preferred slightly more onion puree and less cheese but the raspbury vinegar brought the dish together, the Mas Fleurey instantly transported one to provance, excellent choice. This was then followed by our least favourite, unfortunately the red mullet was overwhelmed by the Mussels, but they were absolutely delicious and the lovage water was super with the sweet tomatoes. We prefer red wine and maybe by this point we would have preferred to move over to a red, so the Argentinian Mendoza was a disappointment and we weren't keen on the earthy finish. Luckily the next course was spot on, the teriyaki shin was so flavoursome and the wine red... Perfect We chose not to have the cheese and went straight to the sorbet, fabulous.... Perfect temperature and the flovours hit the spot with the otima 10 Yr tawny. Just one more course to fit in... What can you say about cherry and chocolate with ice cream, tried and tested combination, with a pink pepper twist. A coffee and petit fours made sure we didn't leave hungry :) Would recommend to anyone, but cooking and service like this doesn't come cheap, but it is value for money.