The Pea Green Boat in East Devon

Top quality lunch, location and service at the Pea Green Boat. Delicious veggie and meat options, plus a first class wine list. Will be back!

An attractive venue with terrace on a wonderful waterfront location. Waterfront is often best avoided whilst a short menu is often for the best. Despite the location the food and service was excellent with the short menu matching the high expectations. Choose from the menu when reserving to avoid waste and help the restaurant manage suppliers. Excellent idea. If you can, grab one of the high tables for two in the window to enjoy the view. Perfectly cooked melt in the mouth mussels, plump and moist, in a delicious creamy and garlicky sauce. Spot on fisn 'n' chips. Friendly and engaging owner. 🇬🇧🇳🇿

A lovely lunch fish, chips, calamari for 4 of us. Good service and attentive communication. Calm and relaxed with a good sea view.

Everything was amazing ! I will definitly come back !

Super amazing service today. We came here as we love this place and have been a couple of times before when visiting Sidmouth. The man who served us (possibly the owner?) was so kind and attentive. I was given a complimentary top up on my drink and he kindly gave us a delicious starter on the house. The fish/seafood was of course fresh and plentiful. I’d happily be eating here more if I lived here. Can’t wait to come and try the lobster.

This is a great spot for lunch or dinner. The food was faultless, portion sizes were generous and the view is great. The manager was a character; attentive and friendly without being overly intrusive. You have to book ahead and pre-order food; we saw the manager turn away a few groups looking for lunch.

Just had a lovely meal here whilst on holiday in Devon. Our baby boy wasn’t in the best mood and the owner himself helped babysit! Thank you to the team for the brilliant food and accommodating us!

Been here a good few times and food never disappoints. Is it expensive when it’s consistently so tasty? I like the basic decor. You can’t fault the location. Staff typically young and hard to fault. El Jefe well… My wife’s feeling is he’s very dry and so funny? I think he’s entertainingly grumpy and skilfully rude. He’s the cabaret maybe? It’s all a part of what has been in the round a positive experience throughout many visits. Okay post COVID stuff like deposits irksome but navigable but this preorder email nonsense clearly for his benefit alone and given all of the many people I’ve taken there over time all want to gather for a belated 60th I just can’t face the logistics here.

Restaurants like this are few and far between. You need to book and order in advance so you are served the freshest products and it is well worth it! I love a tight menu, four or five choices per course. We chose squid, anchovies, charcuterie plate and sourdough to share. Each taste just delightful but the best was yet to come. A whole Brill, perfectly cooked in butter and capers to share. We both said that was the best fish we had eaten since a special night in Verona many years ago. Top class. Enchanted by the quality we ate sweets, divine Creme brûlée and super tasty lemon posset. Quite superb. Thank you.

As already correctly highlighted by other customers who've eaten at The Pea Green Boat; the food & its prep is great however...the owner (who's a contant presence front-of-house) kills what should be a delightful high-end seaside experience in Sidmouth. Please be aware that there are no 'walk ins' off the street and food choices for starters & main courses have to be made in advance of your reservation.

Great service, beautiful spot and a wonderful lunch. A beautifully cooked piece of halibut and great fish and chips, highly recommend! Very welcoming to our little one as well. Thank you! Hope to be back next time we’re in the area.

Superb food with a sea view to die for. We shared the cote de boeuf and it was superb. Exceptional service as well. Very reasonable prices. Is you go to Sidmouth try it out.

Simple, well presented food, attentive and sensitive service. Calm, modern decor. Small restaurant so you need to book. Imagine it will be very busy on sunny evenings.

The view across the bay from this restaurant is lovely. As for the food, the steak and risotto were good, but the star of the show was definitely the charcuterie, which was fabulous.

Lovely place to eat, brilliant food great views of the sea! Chris really made my birthday meal here very special - great service and chat!

Great service, location and food!

Wonderful food, perfect service, we are very satisfied! This restaurant is definitely one of the best in town! Shoutout to their lobster!!!😆

What a wonderful experience at The Pea Green Boat! The fish of the day was cooked impeccably, a tasty experience to demonstrate the quality of the local fresh fish. The owner made us feel very welcome and the wine was very enjoyable too. Loved the decor, service and food/drink. Beautiful location overlooking the sea. If you want to experience the best of the area and enjoy good food this is the place to go! Tasty salad & fries sides not showing on below photo. Car park 1 min away

You must eat here if you’re in Sidmouth. The food, wine and service are exceptional. Fabulous location, looking out to sea. It’s a real treat with a friendly atmosphere.

Best restaurant in Sidmouth by a long shot. Seasonal menu that changes regularly, delicious seafood, personal service and in a brilliant location.

Another great evening! Cathy was great and looked after us perfectly again! The food was excellent, so fresh and tasty! The Halibut and Ribeye were spot on. This is definitely the best place in town. Look forward to returning very soon. Highly recommended!

Amazing meal at the Pea Green Boat, lovely spot by the sea and the food was the best meal out we’ve had for ages. Very special place. Chris the owner made us feel very welcome and creates a friendly, unpretentious atmosphere while serving up truly special food. We’ll definitely be back soon!

Excellent food and atmosphere. A beautiful and simple but elegant decor. We had a lovely meal and great service. There is a pretty view of the seafront from your seat. Quiet and calm place to eat. Best of all safe for Coeliacs. A little more expensive but worth it and a treat.

The owner here is an issue. I’ve been a few times now. The food is good but the owner is an intense presence verging on aggressive. The restaurant wants to be seen as high quality and in many aspects it delivers but the staff seem nervous and the owner doesn’t facilitate your enjoyment…it’s more a case of he allows you to come to his restaurant. It’s a very strange dynamic and atmosphere. And please don’t drop in last minute without a booking….sadly, flexibility and customer care are not on offer here.

Special treat - best cuisine in Sidmouth

What an amazing experience!! Incredible food and unrivalled service! We were looked after by Chris who I believe is the owner and we had an amazing time! Thank you! We definitely will be coming back.

We had a very enjoyable dinner. We had calamari to start, which was crispy and soft on the inside. The grilled fish was fantastic.

Went for my husbands 40th and what a treat. Superb local seafood and great service with a beautiful view over the bay. The owner was very knowledgeable about the local area and happy to have a chat and the chef was able to accommodate my dairy allergy so I could still enjoy the wonder dishes on offer. Will definitely be returning and would recommend without hesitation. A must visit for those who love seafood - the oysters and mussels were amazing.

Best food - calamari and mussels were excellent Went for lunch on a Saturday Really enjoyed the mussels sauce, it has rosemary in it

Welcoming. Superb food. Excellent wine recommendations. You must go there.

The Pea Green Boat is a wonderful beacon in the town of Sidmouth. Sidmouth has little to offer other than a plethora of Charity shops and super heated and expensive hotels catering for very ancient people. The Pea Green Boat is entirely different being a quite wonderful French owned restaurant. The seafood here is sensational - fresh off the Brixham trawlers and then cooked so simply with just nuances of flavour such as lightly given capers on our wonderful huge Brill. Absolutely fantastic in every respect. OK so it is not cheap but the best never is and mid priced mediocrity should be avoided. I will certainly return

Chris took prodigiously good care of us from start to finish. We remarked on how impressed we were with the wine list which led to him sharing an endless source of great addresses for our stay with good wine and food. We shared a whole brill which was perfectly cooked ("brill-iant" dare one say) and so tasty. Starters and desserts were equally exquisite and we felt spoiled to no end when Chris offered us a glass of pear eau de vie to close out what had been a beautiful evening. Don't go to Sidmouth without visiting. We can't wait to go back.

Chris took prodigiously good care of us from start to finish. We remarked on how impressed we were with the wine list which led to him sharing an endless source of great addresses for our stay with good wine and food. We shared a whole brill which was perfectly cooked ("brill-iant" dare one say) and so tasty. Starters and desserts were equally exquisite and we felt spoiled to no end when Chris offered us a glass of pear eau de vie to close out what had been a beautiful evening. Don't go to Sidmouth without visiting. We can't wait to go back.

Sadly not too many guests but out of season. Chris, the host, was very friendly. Great food.

Cannot rate this place highly enough. Beautiful setting, staff and vibe. Chris, the owner made me feel very welcome and would deffo return again.. I didn't actually eat this time around, but the menu looked superb and the chef was cute too! Be prepared to dig deep, but it's totally worth it. Cheers Chris for a lovely time! L x

My wife and I with two friends have just enjoyed a fantastic meal at the Pea Green Boat this evening. I had the calamari to start and for mains the Battered cod and Chips which was super. But the star of the show was our friends, who ordered the Brill. I managed to try some and have to say It was first class and would not look out of place in a Michelin starred restaurant. I’m never disappointed when I visit the Pea Green Boat, the food is top class and the service is fantastic. If you are visiting Sidmouth and want a top class meal I highly recommend booking a table..

A great example of a modern British restaurant. Delicious food with a range of exceptional wines. Very good service. Will certainly be back and will recommend to others.

Wonderful food and location, a must try experience, you won't be disappointed.

From start to finish this was phenomenal, both the service and the food were exceptional. We’ll be back!

Arrogant owner who has incredibly poor customer service skills. Extremely over priced. Avoid this place.

We took a long weekend down to Sidmouth from Brighton on the recommendation from a dear friend. He insisted we ate at The Pea Green Boat on the seafront, which we did. The Pea Green Boat is all about QUALITY. No frills or gimmicks, just amazingly fresh food, cooked with passion and served ( on this occasion by Chris, the owner). We opted for fresh calimari as a starter. A fav of ours, this was as fresh as fresh can be, fried in the lightest of batter and served with pickled veg and homemade aoli. Next, the mussels. I have run and owned 2 restaurants kn the past, one being a dedicated fish restaurant. Never, have i experienced mussels like these. Absolutely sublime, plump melt in the mouth meat. And the broth was to die for!! Wine, cream,onions and the all important provencal herbs steamed with the shellfish. Served with sourdough bread, it was, the BEST bowl of mussels i have ever eaten. Washed down with some fine Chardonnay and some very good alcohol free beer, we were completely satisfied. A quick chat with the owner Chris demonstrated his pride and passion in his industry. He takes time to source only the best quality foodstuffs and has a simple uncomplicated mantra. This IS food at its best and i highly recommend that you pay a visit to this eaterie. For me, next time, and it will be soon, will be the whole grilled Brill to share, or, The cote de boeuf. Im salivating already. Keep doing what you are doing Chris. Its brilliant!!

We visited The Pea Green Boat on a long weekend to Sidmouth. So glad we did. The food is sublime.Supremely sourced produce selected by Chris, the owner, and exquisitely cook by his chef. Chris is uncompromising on his ethics on quality. The Calamari were super fresh with a homemade aoli and pickled veg on the side. Our mussels were from a different planet!! A huge terrine of juicy plum morcels in wine ,cream and provencal herbs, served with sourdough bread and perfectly cooked golden.Never, ever have i experienced such sweet, tender meats in my life, i was in heaven. ( locally sourced by Chris, i later learned.) The restaurant is cosy but efficiently run by Chris and his team. A joy to visit and a pleasure to eat there. Ensure you book. It gets busy for a reason!!!

The PGB is small and modern but so low minimal/low key that it's easy to walk past and miss completely, as we did several times! But inside we found it bright and pleasant, a nice atmosphere with very low key jazzy music at a perfect low volume. The waiter was very relaxed and friendly, making for a very pleasant experience Most importantly the food was absolutely delicious, my wife had main course mussels and I had scallops which were divine. The sea food is so fresh, you can see the fishing boats on the beach in nearby Beer. We shared a state-of-the-art crème brulé for dessert. Now for the negative part and for this we accept that the Salcombe effect has inflated local prices to central London rates. Our bill was £93.00 and that is without a bottle of wine which, being mostly £50 plus we opted out of. Instead my wife had a coffee (excellent) and a cider. For £6.00 she expected a glass full but it turned up as a tiny portion in a wine glass. Why - we have no idea? For a similar price I ordered a Salcombe pale ale expecting a pint or equivalent bottle and was presented with a small can which the waiter had already opened, otherwise I would have sent it back. OK the menu small print does state it is 330ml but I never thought to translate that into can size, after all I can't remember ever being offered a small can of beer in a restaurant. I see some similar comments in other reviews and perhaps the menu should be more explanatory. We also had a glass of wine each and myself a dessert wine (very nice). Despite the negatives and the eye watering bill the PGB is still 5 stars for us because it was high quality food and I really don't mind paying a premium for such an enjoyable meal. For lunch in town I had paid £15.00 for a soggy, tasteless sandwich, now that really was poor value, but that's another story.

This is a small venue, good food although slightly limited in choice. We were well looked after by the staff and food was very good. We had whole brill to share, not sure fries are best option with that though. Wine list comprehensive but I think on the expensive side. Need some more choice in £30-40 range . Most wines over £50.

Had a very nice battered fish and chips here for dinner with a friend. Nice wine and cappuccino too. Not the cheapest in Sidmouth, but sat outside on a lovely night and had a great view of the sea. Service was a little slow, but friendly staff.

We had booked a table for an early dinner (6 PM) and when we arrived, we were the only diners. By the time we left, the place was packed! The fish is superb, the River Fowey mussels were like butter, they literally melted in the mouth! The Lyme Bay scallops were delicious. The roasted cod with samphire on a bed of salsa verde with French fries (different but worked really well) was wonderful. The hake was in a beautifully light tempura batter. A memorable meal, with great service and good wine. We had the Italian Polpo, a dry white with a crisp finish.

I really enjoyed finding this spot that is rare for Sidmouth: classy, beautiful ingredients, forward thinking staff, the BEST Muscadet and I loved my Calabrian Anchovies and Mussels. I finished with an affogato and asked for a drizzle of chocolate sauce 😊. It’s nice to find somewhere a bit shabby-seafood-chic and I had confidence it would be a good experience from the wine list and sample menu on the website. I’m a local girl who lives away and I am glad the Pea Green Boat exists. If only more initiatives would follow suit. It’s a very St Ives type vibe. Thank you 😊❤️

Visited on a Friday night having booked in advance. The restaurant looks appealing on the outside but inside it is very plain and simple with barely any decoration and a rather stark appearance. The two members of staff did a good job and greeted us warmly and worked efficiently and our two starters ( scallops and calamari) were great but it all went downhill with the mains. We both opted for mussels hoping for treat but although the mussels themselves were large and meaty the liquor seemed to be just cream and made the whole meal tasteless and disappointing. The quality of the liquor makes or breaks a bowl of mussels and sadly this recipe broke it which was unfortunate because it’s not difficult to make a great tasting sauce.

On a very busy Monday on a lovely September evening we had a great meal - the shared brill with fries and salad, Good wine, excellent service and attractive ambience. Worth every penny.

Really disappointing. We were a party of 4. The sharing fish was delicious, the steak was fine, the cod was tough. It actually squeaked when I bit it. The staff handled the complaint professionally and a fresh one was cooked. Obviously the rest of the party had almost finished when it arrived. The replacement meal was not great and I cannot recommend it. In a reputable restaurant an apology would have been reflected in the bill. It was not. We had to ask and we were told the best we could do was negotiate a discount with the owner by phone the next day. Not professionally handled. It’s a small restaurant and it felt awkward and embarrassing for everyone. I’m not in the habit of complaining and am not a fussy eater but as a domestic cook I know cod is not supposed to be tough. Needless to say we won’t be returning.

Lovely little restaurant with seaview. Do book online to get a table. The starter Mussels (from Cornwall) were the best we’ve eaten in sometime. And the cod was flaky, delicious as was the Samphire. Nice friendly staff to. We’d go again.

We had a fantastic meal with friends. A wonderful choice on the menu with an extensive wine list. Great knowledge from local staff. It was a beautiful, relaxing evening with friends and we would recommend it to anyone. Looking forward to our next visit Thank you

After looking forward to visiting on our holiday and booking weeks in advance I was quite upset by the greeting of the man at the door. I was told we don’t take bookings, but I told him of the £30 taken from my account to book, he then waved me in and told showed me my table with 2 seats on one side. Asking if I could move a seat so that my husband and I could be facing each other I was asked “why, are you having a business meeting?”, no offer of help to move the chair. I felt like a real inconvenience. I have never had such an awful, rude greeting by someone who made to feel so small. I would not have stayed had I not paid a £30 deposit. We had a main course each which were very nice but overpriced. I will not be back.

Fabulous food! We had scallops and mussels, an excellent salad with a very nice dressing and a good basque cheesecake. Lovely place by the sea. Good atmosphere. But best of all was the superb food. Thankyou !

Really nice location next to the bay and good service. The calamari and scallops for starter were delicious and they have a good beer and wine selection.

Such a superb little restaurant - you can smell the beautiful fresh fish aroma as soon as you walk through the door. We came for lunch today and had Oysters to start followed by a whole Brill sharing platter, which Rob, who was very informative...

Run by a passionate food lover (Chris), this restaurant is a hidden gem. This was one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time and worth every penny. All the starters were perfect. The Brill and salad were an incredible match, and the lobster was perfectly cooked. This was one of the highlights of our holiday. Thank you!

Lovely restaurant with very attentive service, a simple but carefully designed menu and excellent food. Scallops excellent!

My wife and I were at your restaurant on 24/07/2023 after having booked a table the previous week and forced to leave a £30 deposit. The ambience at the venue resembled that of a very basic cafe: no table cloths, basic wooden furniture, paper napkins,...

Excellent service , delicious food , clean and fresh and gorgeous flavours . We had impeccable service from our young waiter Freddy , the whole experience was brilliant. We can’t wait to return.

Lovely little restaurant, with beautiful food, and friendly staff. Only slight issue was not enough high chairs and considering we had all pre-booked, a little annoying.

Prawn sandwich gave me food poisoning. Severe diarrhea. The only food I had all day apart from cereal was from here. Need to check their food processes immediately. Update: For clarity I must state that I cannot say for absolute certain that the illness was caused by food I consumed here, although it was the only other food I consumed on this day. This, coupled with the current hygiene rating of this restaurant, which is 2, 'Improvement necessary', I feel the prawn sandwich and/or the way it was prepared is the most likely cause.

Quality. Superbly delicious scallops (with caviar!) and calamari, with chips. Tasty locally brewed beers (Salcombe or Gritchie breweries). Very friendly and helpful service. Great view out to promenade and sea. Recommended.

Although fairly local ( Budleigh Salterton) we'd walked past here many times but had seen a review in the Sunday Times so thought we'd try somewhere new for lunch. We certainly weren't disappointed. We started with the oysters, plump, salty and served with homemade shallot...

Wow! We went for dinner last night having come across it in the Times despite living fairly local. It was my birthday so a treat. Yes the food is a bit pricey but it is absoluely amazing. The oysters were lovely, the scallops so vey...

Fantastic experience from the moment we arrived. Food was fresh and tasty. Great selection of wines. Excellent service. All round a very special lunch that won’t be forgotten.

Haven’t been since the revamp and with a small menu excepted great things. It’s not bad it’s just not great and little pricey for the quality. Service was rushed for my liking. Food was tasty but quality of steak disappointing and risotto over cooked. Scallops...

Never been disappointed at this gem of a restaurant. Wonderful food, enthusiastic and charming waiting staff, cosy atmosphere and wonderful views. Had both meat and fish dishes, all delicious with superb sauces - the flavours of which tasted delightfully fresh and pure (very French and...

I am local and visitors wanted seafood so chose this restaurant. The fish was delicious, but low on vegetable accompaniments. The waitress was efficient and enthusiastic and extremely helpful. The booking system lets the whole experience down badly. You have to book online and it...

The restaurant is quaint, but stylish, offering a limited but delightful menu. The mussels and scallops were divine!! . Book in advance as the restaurant is quite small but it had a lovely atmosphere and we had a great time.

We had experienced a lovely time and very tasty food.

Very disappointing. The mussels were seriously let down by what can only be described as tasteless liquid in the bottom of the pot. Someone didn’t do their job in the kitchen. The cod was a nice piece of fish but sat in a bowl, skin...

Must book a table as gets very busy. Food nice. Staff friendly small restaurant inside sitting or outside.

This is right next door to our hotel, so I simply had to come here last night for dinner! I'd visited their very informative website before coming to Sidmouth, so I knew I'd be able to eat here with my allergies and intolerances. The lady...

While the food is expensive it is delicious. We ate the beautiful sharing 30oz Cote de Boeuf which was served as a centre piece for the table. The was dinner served with hand cut chips and fresh fennel salad which complimented the dish. The atmosphere...

We are regular visitors to the Pea Green Boat - Sidmouth's hidden gem. It's the only place to go locally if you want a 5* dining experience. The food, service and atmosphere are 10/10. The restaurant boasts stunning sea views making it the perfect place...

Very very good food. Simple but deliciously cooked and presented.

Dinner here was amazing. The service, staff and food were all brilliant and we had no word of complaint. Mussels were tasty, oysters delicious and fresh, cod and beef perfectly cooked. You have to book but it is absolutely worth it!!

Had a great 3 course meal while sitting looking out to sea. The service was exceptional and the food was of a really high quality. I'd recommend booking as it did get very busy.

Although the prices are high, the food was good and well cooked. Our issue really is with the guy at front of house. When we went in to make a reservation he was less than welcoming. He also required a £15 per head deposit which...

Delicious lunch on Sidmouth seafront. Jerusalem artichoke and gorgonzola salad and Calamari, washed down with a glass of rosé 👍🏻

The best restaurant ever. Best service and best gluten free food. We really enjoyed it, espical thanks to Chris who served us today and made our day very special. Real flowers in the tablets were a very nice touch🌷10/10 for everything

Super location with a great option of sitting outside under a canopy looking out over the esplanade to the sea. We have eaten at the Pea Green Boat twice in the last month on our own and with family. Each time the food has been...

Lovely seafood in Sidmouth. Had the whole breem between two of us and it was amazing. Often restaurants on the seafront are to be avoided but this one is a must!

The food here is exceptional! The best calamari I've ever had. The location is perfect over looking the seafront, and on a sunny day the alfresco dining is extra special.

Excellent food and fantastic views. However they need staff that are happy and welcoming. The person serving us was not a happy person and wore a baseball cap all evening - he did not make you welcome and comfortable. However all the food was excellent.

Food is amazing, great atmosphere, one of the best places to eat in Devon.

Visited with my partner and we both said it was one of the best meals we’ve ever had. A small intimate restaurant with an owner who is clearly passionate about food and good wine. Great meal, great service and a great night.

Fabulous food, lovely waitress Olivia made our evening.

We had the Brill fish fish that we shared and it was very tasty The personal service was special . The prices were fair for the quality and location

Had a fabulous meal at The Pea Green Boat on our last night in Sidmouth. Our waitress, Olivia was very engaging & personable & extremely efficient. We enjoyed a perfectly chilled bottled of South African Chenin Blanc - with the unusual name of Secateurs! The...

A lovely quirky place to eat If you are a seafood lover this is place the place for you Do not be put off The restaurant is relaxed with excellent service and the food is wonderful We had mussels and scallops Both excellent Wine list...

We ate the mussels starter, which was gorgous with crusty bread and huge mussels. I'd definitely recommend them. For mains we both had the Scallops with fries - they were simply the best scallops I have had in many, many restaurants - I just could...

Was very quiet when we were in hence rating for atmosphere, guy serving us very friendly and happy to chat.

Fantastic coffee and Service, Very friendly welcome, delicious coffee with a view

Amazing food, fantastic calamari and scallops.

Amazing view, the best calamari we have ever had and the waitress was so welcoming, lovely and knowledgeable. Can't wait to come back.

Fantastic food on the second time of visiting. We both had the calamari and shared the cote de boeuf, which was cooked perfectly. Best food in Sidmouth in my opinion, but you definitely pay a premium - expensive London prices, but worth it.

We visited the The Pea Green Boat a few weeks ago and had a wonderful evening. The setting is beautiful and it was the highlight of our weekend trip to Sidmouth. We had the scallops and calamari to start and shared the whole Brill which was beautifully cooked and delicious. The creme brûlée and brandy were a wonderful way to finish the meal. What really made our evening was the host though, Chris is hilarious and very interesting to talk to, we didn’t want to leave! The Pea Green Boat and Chris are top of the list for our next visit.

Would recommend the Pea Green Boat to everyone. Every mouthful was amazing. One of the nicest meals we’ve ever had. Will definitely be going back very soon! Ps thanks so much for the bottle of wine it was very nice!!😊