Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in East Devon

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in East Devon? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Stage

4.9

4.9 (850)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Exeter

About the restaurant

ALL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED WHEN BOOKING.
*Booking the 'Bar' means Chef's Table which is on extra high stools by the kitchen.*
PLEASE ONLY CHOOSE BAR IF THESE ARE ACCESIBLE TO YOU

Use the 'special request' box to denote all dietaries

e.g 2 x pescatarian, 1 x pregnant, 1 x GF

If unsure, please email.

Stage, an immersive tasting menu experience.

WEEKDAY LUNCH - 4 courses at 12:30pm - £30
LUNCH FLIGHT - drinks pairings - £25

WEEKEND LUNCH - 6 courses from 12:30pm - £55
LUNCH FLIGHT - drinks pairings - £45

DINNER - 6 courses from 6pm - £55
DINNER FLIGHT - drinks pairings - £45

Space is limited so please let us know if you plan to bring a dog, buggy or wheelchair. Stage does not provide high chairs.

Please note Stage's seating utilises upcycled materials and most seats are without backs or are on high stools.

Tables are required back after dinner for another party on 6pm sittings.

Top review

Claire

Dined 4 days ago

Love Stage! Just the best place to eat in Exeter. Great food, relaxed atmosphere and just a joy to visit.

The Marine

4.7

4.7 (532)

£25 and under

Pub

Sidmouth

About the restaurant

A charming coastal pub nestled along the esplanade of the Devonshire town of Sidmouth. Our outside dining is the perfect oasis for any passing visitor or returning local to take in views of the beautiful Jurassic coast.

Top review

Sharon

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

Really enjoyed our time at the Marine, celebrating my birthday. Thank you to the staff for excellent service, beautiful food, and reasonable prices. Really loved the ambience and decor as well as the location. Will definitely come again.

River Cottage

4.4

4.4 (132)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Axminster

About the restaurant

Step into the River Cottage Café

Tucked just inside the entrance to our site, the River Cottage Café is a cosy, dog friendly spot to pause for breakfast, lunch or something sweet. Set above our award winning Cookery School, it’s perfectly perched to take in sweeping views across the Axe Valley.

Our ever-changing seasonal menu celebrates the best organic produce from our farm and trusted local growers. Expect fresh, thoughtful dishes, great coffee and a laid-back welcome.

While you’re here, take a moment to browse our book nook, where you’ll find a full collection of River Cottage books to enjoy with your lunch or a slice of cake.
On select evenings, we host ticketed Dining Feasts in our threshing barn at the bottom of the hill. So if the café appears open but no tables are available to book, it may be in preparation for one of these events.

To discover our evening feasts and book your place, visit:
rivercottage.net/dining-and-events/dining-events

Top review

Paula

Dined 5 days ago

A beautiful meal in a stunning location. We both thoroughly enjoyed our main meals and the scone, to finish was lovely. Very reasonably priced and the staff were so friendly.

Harry's Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2961)

£26 to £40

Comfort Food

Exeter

About the restaurant

Harry’s Restaurant in Exeter is set in the heart of the city and has been gratifying appetites for 26 years. Rated as one of the best restaurants in Exeter on TripAdvisor, Harry’s has established itself to become the go-to dining den on the neighbourhood food scene.

Founded in 1993 by the Pounds family, Harry’s is still independently owned and run today. The eclectic restaurant, bar and private dining room all sit within the iconic gothic style building, formerly Harry Hems’ 19th century architectural sculptors workshop.

Top review

Paul

Dined 1 day ago

Amzing tomahawk steak and lovely service from staff.

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Greyhound Country Inn

4.7

4.7 (1406)

£25 and under

British

Honiton

About the restaurant

Greyhound Country Inn is a warm relaxing pub and restaurant located in the heart of Honiton, Devon. The pub’s traditional oak beamed bar and restaurant oozes character and boasts a log burner fireplace

Such is the reputation of the good food at The Greyhound Inn that people travel miles to enjoy the experience.

Handcrafted delights that instantly brighten up your day. Whether its chocolate, vanilla or cinnamon, we use the finest ingredients to produce these mouth watering artifacts.

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Terry

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food and service in a great welcoming atmosphere.

Côte Brasserie - Exeter

4.6

4.6 (197)

£25 and under

French

Exeter

About the restaurant

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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SueVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely lunch with colleagues. Food was great, usual high standard of service.

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Exeter

4.5

4.5 (1592)

£25 and under

British

Exeter

About the restaurant

We're not supposed to be biased, but is there anywhere in the UK more beautiful than Devon? Exeter sits at the heart of the county. With cathedrals, canals and Bill's restaurant (with a sunny outdoor seating area), it's a feast for the eyes and the belly. Whether you're in the mood for breakfast, brunch or lunch, drop in and find something that tickles your fancy on our menu. We cater to various dietary needs, offering gluten-free and allergy-friendly options. If you're just after drinks, swing by and explore our fabulous cocktail selection - we've got all your favourites covered.

Top review

Elizabeth

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

Great meal out as always. Great atmosphere, tasty food and Honey delivered amazing customer service.

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Small Group Dining Menu

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Group Dining Menu

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Set Menu for Celebrations

The Blue Ball Exeter

4.6

4.6 (977)

£25 and under

British

Exeter

About the restaurant

The Blue Ball team offer a warm welcome to one and all at the Blue Ball Inn, a fine turn of the 17th Century thatched pub and restaurant with accommodation in Sandygate on the edge of Exeter Devon.

Considered to be one of the prettiest pubs in the area, the Blue Ball Inn is the ideal location should you wish to visit us for a glass of wine, a pint of traditional real ale, a tasty bar snack or an enjoyable lunch or evening meal in our delightful restaurant. Inside, you will find a relaxed ambiance full of style and comfort with its cosy interior. During the cooler months the real log-burning fire creates a lovely atmosphere whilst in warmer months you can sit outside in our beer garden which enhances this charming restaurant and pub watering hole.

Our head chef takes real pleasure in cooking culinary delights and delicacies using Devon's finest produce that always reflects the season of the year.

Top review

Angela

Dined 1 day ago

Delicious mains but the 'coffee' ice cream was tasteless and had been re-frozen (granular). The price was kindly removed from the bill.

The Farm Table – Darts Farm

4.7

4.7 (815)

£26 to £40

Farm-to-table

Exeter

About the restaurant

Voted "The Best Newcomer" restaurant at the recent May 2023 Food Reader Awards, The Farm Table is all about taking food off the farm & into the fire, celebrating the simplicity of beautiful ingredients grown, reared, caught & crafted on our doorstep.

We aim to get as much from our farm onto your table as possible and if it’s not from our farm it’s from our vibrant community of like-minded artisan food producers, farmers & fisherman who share our passion.

Opening Hours
Monday - Tuesday: 12pm - 3pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 3pm | 6pm - 8pm
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 12pm - 3pm | 6pm - 9pm
Sunday: 12pm - 4pm

Top review

Rafal

Dined today

Delicious food, excellent service and amazing place.

Pho Exeter

4.2

4.2 (337)

£25 and under

Vietnamese

Exeter

About the restaurant

Located in the Guildhall Shopping Centre in the centre of Exeter, Pho is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant that specialise in pho noodle soup, the national dish of Vietnam. Aside from pho, you can also expect to find amazing sharing starters, healthy salads, hearty rice bowls and decadent curries. They have a range of freshly made juices and also Vietnamese beers and a large wine and cocktail list. Pho’s menu is 40% vegan and nearly entirely gluten-free too. They also have an accessible kids’ menu where children can get a meal and a drink for £5.50.

Top review

Ryan

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

Lovely, vibrant place to eat out. Great value for money.

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