The best restaurants in South West

Not many places open from 8 for cold cyclists needing a decent coffee & bacon roll. Lovely staff, excellent service, great coffee.

Incredible breakfast for a very reasonable price which included a drink. Friendly staff, this is hands down one of the best breakfasts in the south west. We will be back for sure 😋

I recently celebrated my wife’s birthday at Budo Izakaya, and it was truly a fantastic experience! The food was exceptional—every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The staff went above and beyond to make the night special, accommodating all our requests with genuine hospitality. The vibe felt like a true izakaya in Japan, lively and welcoming, creating the perfect atmosphere for a memorable evening. Highly recommend Budo Izakaya for anyone looking for an authentic Japanese dining experience!

Mockingbird Mimosa Lounge visit on 19th October 2024 This review has only just been posted as we have been waiting 3 weeks for our refunds. This is for the deposits paid and not taken off our bill and failure to provide tea or coffee. I have previously visited The Mockingbird and have always enjoyed my visit. We booked a colleagues 'leaving do' and decided on ‘Afternoon High Tea’. Unfortunately, there was nothing ‘High’ about it! I was presented with a wooden board containing a mish mash of food, just piled up. Both meat and veggie sandwiches touching and also cakes all on the same board, buried under each other. Quality was cheap, with weird combo of plastic ham and chicken mayo in the same huge thrown together sandwich. The cakes were cheap and shop bought; certainly nothing fancy or enjoyable. Website says £17.50. We had all previously paid a £5 deposit; so I was expecting to pay £12.50. On paying, an incredibly rude woman (Louise) demanded to know who had paid and who had not. I felt like saying ‘’I don’t work here’’ but took the bill to my friends, who settled it immediately. We had spent in the region of £600+ between us. We even paid for a couple of colleagues ‘High Teas’ who had to cancel short notice due to illness, as it was pre-booked. We were not offered any tea or coffee; I did not realise this was actually supposed to be included. On reviewing my bill, the deposit had not been deducted and the charge was £22.50 per person, making my not so fancy tea £27.50. The website also says £14 for 2 cocktails, we were charged £18 for 2, hardly a ‘Happy Hour’. The ‘Gold Star’ goes to the toilet. Unclean and the towel that was hanging on the back of the door was filthy and wet – this had obviously not been changed for some time. Trying to sort this out has been interesting as Louise, who comes over as aggressive and rude, has yet to offer any apology. She even had the cheek to say "I had to turn people away because of you"! We spent a lot of money and had pre-booked! As we all work in the NHS and work to a high standard, I do not expect to be treated like this and will not be returning - You do not deserve our custom, I only hope that this will give you an opportunity to improve things.

Met with a friend and ventured into town for the first time in a very long time. We popped in upon passing looking to get some lunch and what a beautiful little gem this is. Quirky and unique and the food was lovely. Will definitely be back.

I booked this hotel for our 10 year wedding anniversary as a 2 night stay away without the children as a treat. From arrival to departure, Dan and Megan couldn’t have been better hosts. Very welcoming and made the stay extra special with their friendly banter. The room was very spacious and the bed was huge and so comfortable! The whole hotel is spotless and the garden is beautiful. I enjoyed watching the chickens and CoCo their dog having fun in the garden from our window. We ate in the restaurant on our first night, had breakfast both mornings and used the honesty bar. The food was perfectly cooked and very well presented. I’ve never used an honesty bar before but it was not a problem and actually quite a novelty to be bar lady for the evening! The hotel has an easy access car park and is a perfect distance of a 5-10 min walk to the beach and shops. We will definitely be returning and so pleased to have come across this lovely hotel. Thank you for such a lovely stay. :-)

Asked for chicke shish wrap gives me mixed meat, when I don't eat doner meat!!!! Then when it comes to pay... He says it's £9.50 He makes his own prices as I asked his to tell me the price again he said £10 !! He hasn't put any prices for wraps on his menu!!! Then he changs my mate for the same plus he's had extra chips less than me?!? (£9)

A traditional cafe with good food and a welcoming atmosphere

Incredibly friendly, fantastic view, and food that nourishes just what the soul needs after a coastal walk (chips, coffee, and a pint). Thank you and will be back soon!!

I love coming here for breakfast. It is yummy and affordable!

I visited the restaurant to order a takeaway. It was quite early so not many people were dining. The food was excellent as was the service. The restaurant doesn't serve alcoholic drinks, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Loveliest cafe. Good cake and other food, very good coffee, they can do decaf and cater to gf too. Friendly staff

Excellent food and service. Easy to order online. Order was ready to collect at time quoted

A delightful place with good value and well cooked food and very friendly staff.

Food good. Staff unfriendly. Do they want our custom?