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Outdoor waterside seating at The River Shack - The River Shack, Totnes, Devon

The River Shack

4.7 (1009)
£25 and under
Contemporary British
Mill Hill, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6RD

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
At The River Shack we are not interested in fuss or formalities, we simply want to provide you with delicious food and drink in a relaxed and beautiful setting.

You can dine right by the waters edge on sunny days, shelter in our waterside marquee on rainy ones, or relax by our log burner inside on the cooler days.

The views in themselves are worth the trip, but wait until you try the food! Our menus are creative, seasonal, rustic and delicious.

Along with the rest of our fantastic team, we look forward to meeting you down at the creek!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Café, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed, Sun 9:30 am–4:00 pm Thu–Sat 9:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Char Buckland
  • Neighborhood
    Paignton
  • Parking details
    Parking available on site at £5/day. Spaces can be limited on sunny peak days so make sure to arrive early.
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • PIZZA NIGHT

    Apr 4, 2025 - Sep 12, 2025
    Thursday night is Pizza night at The River Shack! Come and sit by the water, cosied up by the fire in the marquee or inside the restaurant and enjoy our delicious wood fired pizzas.
    PIZZA NIGHT Photo

What 1,009 people are saying

The River Shack reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Devon

    Best Overall

  • Devon

    Best Ambiance

  • Devon

    Best Value

  • Devon

    Great for brunch

  • Devon

    Good for business meals

  • Devon

    Kid-friendly

  • Devon

    Good for groups

  • Devon

    Healthy

  • Devon

    Neighborhood gem

  • Devon

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Devon

    Great for scenic views

  • Devon

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The River Shack boasts an "excellent" dining experience with its "delicious" pizzas and "charming" staff. Situated by the River Dart, it offers a "beautiful location" with a "buzzy atmosphere" and "rustic vibe." Guests appreciate the "great service" and "wonderful food," making it a "hidden gem" on the South Coast.
1,009 Reviews
  1. Tracey

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    So disappointing. They used to have a great menu with prawns and sardines so we’re were looking for local fish or salads. They’ve basically gone down to burgers and chips and dried chicken and chips. No decent local fish (just a heavy gnocchi dish) and the salad I ordered with figs didn’t even have fresh figs

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  2. Angela

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible, came for our anniversary lunch. Delicious I had octopus, squid gnocchi and a Wakame Seaweed Salad, it was a taste explosion seriously superb, now I need to recreate it at home in Kent Staff were really friendly and it's so beautiful and peaceful. Will definitely revisit next time we're in Devon.

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  3. Christine

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent pizzas, professional and charming staff. Perfect evening. So we went back the next night.

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  4. Jane

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely! Complimentary glass of prosecco as it was my birthday. Food delicious. Lovely staff. Couldn't fault it.

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  5. Sara

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Returning customers. A gorgeous setting & food to match. Staff are friendly, helpful & knowledgeable. We’ll be back …

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  6. Rebecca

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited the River Shack to join their Summer Solstice party. We were not disappointed. The table was in a quiet area, the food was delicious. We chose a dish from the main menu and their Pizza special. The service was great - polite, friendly and calm. Ambience and view were beautiful. The live music finished the party off well. A very relaxing experience.

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  7. Kate

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful location. Buzzy atmosphere and great pizzas.

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  8. Donna

    Devon2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, plenty of choice great value for money.

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  9. Harriet

    Devon3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as always. The food was delicious and the staff are kind and courteous! Looking forward to visiting again soon!

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  10. Janette

    Newcastle and Northumberland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to pizza night (Thursdays) and great selection. Very simple menu. No salad options. Icecream on offer. Great views over Mill Pond. Loved the trivial pursuit questions on the table!

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FAQs

The River Shack is rated 4.7 stars by 1009 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The River Shack

Mill Hill, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6RD

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Paignton
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed, Sun 9:30 am–4:00 pm Thu–Sat 9:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Café, Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking available on site at £5/day. Spaces can be limited on sunny peak days so make sure to arrive early.
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Char Buckland
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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