The best restaurants in Torbay South West

Attend a wedding reception at bistro in October, what a fantastic place. The food and the sevice was outstanding . The view from the bistro is amazing and it made for a perfect setting the wedding reception . The staff work tirelessly thought the whole evening and nothing was too much trouble. I highly recommend you visit this place if your in the area.

My partner and I decided to go out for a little treat night and stumbled across this place by pure chance. We were staying locally and decided that we’d give it a go since we were both big American food enthusiasts. We were greeted, the moment we stepped foot into the restaurant by a wonderful member of staff who took us to our seat and offered us drinks right away. A very short wait later, she returned with our drinks and ready to take our order for food. It was exceptionally quick service and done with a pleasant smile! The gentleman behind the bar was also, incredibly kind and helpful. The food was some of the best American style food that I’ve ever had and it was backed up with some brilliant choices of genre songs which suited the bar/restaurant through and through. All in all, the service was incredible and the food was absolutely phenomenal! If we are ever in the area again, we’ll be sure to stop by. Totally worth the time and money and would certainly recommend this to anyone!

The best roast dinner I’ve had in a long time. The beef was delicious and cooked to perfection, lovely roast potatoes and the right amount of vegetables for the two of us. Oh and a huge Yorkshire pudding. Wonderful service too. And the dogs stayed downstairs so a dog free dining room was perfect upstairs.

Nice relaxed atmosphere, with good choice of food. A group of 6 of us had a range of choices to eat, with wine and pretty good standard overall. Personally, I found the jerk chicken little more than a chargrilled chicken bread, with no authentic jerk heat, but with the rice etc, it was a nice meal. Just not what I had hoped. The other 5 were happy with there choices though, the salmon getting particular praise.

Great view, great brew. Didn't try the loo

Wow!!!! Unfortunately we hadn’t booked, but they very kindly found a space to fit the three of us in!!! The service was fantastic, but the food, amazing!!! Great selection from fresh fish to pizza’s, they cater for everyone….. I have to say, please try the chicken pie, absolutely stunning!!! Everything fresh, couldn’t fault anything, the cakes and gateau’s as you walk in, starts you off with the thought of,” let’s get the main course out of the way, I want all of those!!”, my family went with the pizzas and there was nothing left, clean plates!! Great atmosphere, lovely friendly staff, nothings too much trouble, and the food is excellent!! Really look forward to trying other things on the menu…….

Came in the summer and had a steak on a stone, suberb, Decided to give the roast a try. It was cracking roast at a great price, so many places rip you off. 3 meats, 2 sorts of potatos, 6 different veg. staff were fantastic. Pleany of parking Will be back.

Went in 2023, thought it was great. This time not so great. Beer garden was a site for sore eyes not nice area at all. The toilets were covered in cobwebs and spiders and certainly needs updating and painting. All had steaks, chips mushrooms and onion rings lukewarm. Ordered a doggy meal, this was forgotten. Asked to see a dessert menu, had to wait, but the young waiter never came back with it even though I saw it placed back in its place. Another waitress then asked us " do u want anything else or is that it" charming lol. Did get the dessert menu this time but decided against putting anymore money in their pockets with an attitude like that. No air circulating at all when everyone is cooking their steaks, couldn't open a window, so very smokey and stuffy and the air just smelt of smoke so not that pleasant for us.

Delicious afternoon tea here today, good value for money and so tasty. Highly recommend this Devonshire experience. Beautiful decoration inside and friendly staff.

Excellent food and service, we had a great family birthday lunch. nothing was too much trouble. Great atmosphere and well trained staff. The country location enhances the dinning experience.

Good size portions. Fantastic service .. front of house staff couldn’t be more helpful and efficient! A++

I try a lot of different fish and chip shops around the south west and I must say this was one of the best I've had in a while! Chips were good quality, nice and crisp and full of flavour. Large cod cooked in a lovely batter, portion size good too. Service quick and efficient. Was just what I needed after a long day walking the coast path. If you're in the area I'd highly recommend!

This restaurant is a gem, located with an amazing harbour view. The service was amazing and the food exquisite. A very good menu and the food was cooked to perfection. The ambience is relaxing and comfortable, exceptionally clean. Attention to detail was second to none. Could not rate this restaurant highly enough- thank you for a lovely evening.

Had an excellent brunch here yesterday. Sausage doorstep sandwich and chips, and the savory cheese scone platter was amazing.

Have been going to shoals for years, we went Thursday evening, food good but waitresses have put us off going again. When we paid , no thank you or goodbye, it's eat your food and go. We noticed it in may when we came down , thought it was off day, but on Thurs was same, if they don't like the job then leave. Was if they really didn't want to talk to customers. Won't be going again. Harbour lights for us.