The best restaurants serving Default food in Shaldon and Stokeinteignhead Teignbridge South West

We originally popped in just for a quick coffee to take down to the beach—simple plan, right? But fate had other ideas. As we waited, the chef’s voice carried from the kitchen, passionately listing off the day’s fresh specials like a poet reciting sonnets. That was it. Plans changed. The beach could wait. And thank God we did. The menu was a feast of creativity and freshness, with something to tempt every palate. But when the venison burger caught my eye, there was no turning back. Perfectly cooked, rich, and juicy, it hit that rare sweet spot between rustic and refined. Paired with a generous portion of golden fries—crisp on the outside, fluffy inside—it was a proper showstopper. Even in the off-season, the place had a buzz about it, with the indoor tables lively and the outdoor area humming with casual chatter and seaside energy. You just know it’s going to be packed come summer—and rightly so. One thing’s for certain: this isn’t just a stop-off. It’s a reason to come back. Again and again.

Food is way too expensive here and very low quality. Pretty much everything is store brought and not fresh. Just a few minor changes would make it so much nicer. Even the rice with the curry is packet brought, it’s not that difficult to boil some rice! I know it’s a busy place because of all the holiday makers but having good quality food for the price they charge would make such a difference.