The best restaurants in Sidmouth Town East Devon South West

Recommended by the Bedford Hotel where we always stay when visiting Regency Sidmouth for "the best Devonshire cream tea." Quality jam and cream is presented in proper dishes, not prepacked in hideous plastic containers. A generous supply although we have had better scones but still worth a visit. "A destination in itself."🇬🇧🇳🇿

Such a lovely place! Stunning afternoon tea and delightful owners.

The food we had was delicious 😋 very tasty and well presented. The chef clearly has lots of experience and understanding of producing interesting dishes

Absolutely amazing vegan food and loads of options too! Staff was also incredibly friendly.

Me & my wife had dinner here last Friday. Just wonderful experience, great friendly service and excellent food. A must if you live locally or visiting Sidmouth.Strongly recommend.

Sadly for me and for the Sidmouth vibe G&O has closed with no re-opening date available. Sad loss. Hope it comes back. Had a great evening here with excellent food and wine. The decor is clever and brings the vast, high ceiling of the old Post Office down into the bar. Recently under new ownership the bar delivers really good food that compliments the excellent choice of wines. Live music will become a staple of the bar, especially jazz and it is very well worth a visit for either a great wine or an interesting meal. Griff and Simone, the new owners, are warm and hospitable and took time to chat and share their vision for G&O. All the very best.

Excellent seafood restaurant. My sole was beautifully cooked. Friendly and attentive service.

Excellent staff! Very clean! Lovely place ran by a wonderful family! Great Sunday Lunches as well as monthly Curry nights.

Upon our arrival at The Bedford, having reserved a table for a Wednesday lunch, we noticed the restaurant was quite empty. The festive ambiance, considering the time of year, was minimal, limited to a lone Christmas tree. Our orders were promptly taken, and the food arrived within an acceptable time frame. While the portion of fish and chips (£15 at the time of writing ) was generous, the cod lacked the expected flakiness, suggesting it might have been frozen and defrosted, resulting in a somewhat flavorless experience. The smoked haddock risotto, described as having a cheese glaze, arrived with normal long-grain/basmati rice submerged under a thick layer of cheese, exhibiting an unpleasant texture and taste. Although the hostess inquired about our meals, she left before we could provide comprehensive feedback. No other patrons arrived during our visit, and, regrettably, we don't plan to return in the near future

This charming little cafe offers an incredible variety of flavours, from classic favourites to unique creations. Every scoop is smooth, fresh, and absolutely delightful.

Best Indian I have ever had. I live and travel from Newton abbot to come here for the food, especially the Paneer Korma! Thank you 🧡

Visitors to Sidmouth. Soup was amazing with gluten free bread. A lovely glass of red wine too. Tom was exceptional, he welcomes everyone with kindness and a smile. A real asset to the business!!!

Loved the range of cakes and sweet treats. Enjoyed coffee, tea and toast. Super panoramic photo of Sidmouth. Friendly staff. Loos could do with an inside lock!!!

Visited today with my elderly mother with very specific requirements on colour and style. Staff were extremely helpful and it felt like most of the ladies wear team were looking after us. Thank you so much

So, we had a birthday weekend in Sidmouth and were totally stumped on where to eat. Then, we stumbled upon this place called The Loft, and it was an absolute gem! The owner greeted us with such warmth and hospitality that it made us feel right at home. To start, we had these scallops that were simply melt-in-your-mouth delicious. They were paired with this cauliflower purée and crispy bacon, and the flavours just complemented each other perfectly. For the main course, we went with monkfish with a lobster sauce and slow-cooked neck of pork with crushed potato and beetroot. It was like dining in a Masterchef Kitchen! And to end the night, we had this chocolate cake sponge that was encased in this lightest, fluffiest sponge we’ve ever tasted. We eat out a lot, and I can honestly say that this was probably one of the best meals we’ve ever had.