Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Devon

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Stage

4.9

4.9 (704)

£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

SATURDAY 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.

See website for more details.

Top review

Andrew

Dined 4 days ago

Was just a perfect representation of what the southwest of England has to offer when it comes to food and drink.

Emilia

4.9

4.9 (74)

£26 to £40

Italian

Ashburton

About the restaurant

Created Tom Hill and Clare Lattin of Ducksoup in Soho and Little Duck in Hackney, Emilia is their version of a small Italian Osteria (transported to the Devonshire countryside) serving seasonal, everyday Italian inspired dishes using locally grown ingredients. Tom oversees the menu and together they cook and share a love for Italian food and natural wine. The dining room is hosted by Lucy Mastroddi and Paul Seckler along with Alice Phillips.

Top review

Sophie

Dined 5 days ago

Outstanding, absolutely fabulous in every way! Creative, delicious, ambiance is wonderful and all the staff were brilliant, beautiful evening! Thank you!

Twenty Seven by Jamie Rogers

4.8

4.8 (1066)

£26 to £40

British

Kingsbridge

About the restaurant

Here at Twenty Seven our ethos is quite simple; we use fresh local produce, skilfully prepared and served in a relaxed vibrant environment. Quality is key, Jamie only sources and cooks with the best produce from nature’s larder. Choose from Seasonal dinner menu, or our 6 course Taster menus.

Winners of

2021 Michellin guide recommended
South West Chef of the Year Awards – Professional Chef and Overall winner
South West Chef of the Year Awards - Best Menu winner
Taste of The West - Best Restaurant 2018/2019
Trencherman’s Best Newcomer of the Year in 2020
Food & Drink Devon - Best fine dining restaurant
Trencherman’s Award for Creativity and Innovation in Lockdown 2021
Lux life Best vegetarian & vegan fine dining Restaurant

Matched with quality wines and cocktails we guarantee you unforgettable experience.

Top review

Julian

Dined 5 days ago

Jamie is not only a marvellous chef, but a shrewd businessman. His new early bird locals menu is a triumph. While other restaurants in the South Hams have put up their prices and then moaned about lack of customers,, Jamie and his team have looked at it slightly differently. His starting point has been what can my average customers afford and then created a meal to match it. The result is a triumph. His usual suburb quality at an affordable price. You can still have the tasting menus and they look as creative as ever, but if you just fancy a reasonable priced night out, then this is the place to go. I doubt you will find anything better in the UK. Even the wine list has improved with a much bigger choice. Twenty Seven is a restaurant we use to go to treat ourselves or celebrate special events. The new “locals menu “ makes this the go to place for a meal. It really shows up local pub grub for what it is, expensive, unimaginative and over priced. Pay the same or less and get fine dining at a sensible price. And the staff and service are great.

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The Rock Inn

4.8

4.8 (1343)

£25 and under

British

Braunton

About the restaurant

The Rock Inn is a friendly 17th Century Inn in Georgeham, and boasts five cask marque real ales, and an extensive wine list. Our fantastically fresh food is cooked with passion and flair, and is served either beside our cosy fireside bars or in our bright and airy conservatory. But don’t just take our word for it, come and see for yourself.

Top review

Stephanie

Dined 1 day ago

Brilliant service, really friendly staff. Went for a Sunday roast it was brilliant, good portion size, meat cooked really well!

The River Shack

4.7

4.7 (972)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Paignton

About the restaurant

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!

Top review

Christopher

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely position on the River Dart, great burgers and friendly service.

Greyhound Country Inn

4.7

4.7 (1280)

£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.

Top review

Lucy

Dined 5 days ago

Fabulous food cooked to perfection. Really good value

The Angel Bar and Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (42)

£25 and under

Dining Bar

Totnes

About the restaurant

The Angel Bar and Kitchen is your new best friend.

Top review

Dinah

Dined on Sep 5, 2024

What lovely people! There’s a real sense that everyone is happy to be there

The Three Crowns

4.5

4.5 (436)

£25 and under

British

Chagford

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Three Crowns, a beautiful, part-thatched 5-star inn set in the heart of the pretty Dartmoor town of Chagford.

Behind its imposing granite facade, the Three Crowns is a magical mix of 13th century features and contemporary comfort and style. From beamed ceiling and huge inglenook fireplaces, to a glass atrium and stunning courtyard garden, the Three Crowns is a delightful place to enjoy great food and a comfortable stay.

We offer a delicious menu featuring fresh, local seasonal produce, cooked to order by our talented team. We also offer an extensive wine list and a great selection of soft drinks. We have a policy of ‘keeping it local’ and use local ingredients in our dishes and stock local wines and juices. Whether you choose to eat in the cosy, traditional front bar with its log fire and mullioned windows or the stunning light and open glass atrium we are sure you will enjoy your meal.

Top review

Helen

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful evening and great food definitely recommend and will book again

The Blue Ball Exeter

4.5

4.5 (855)

£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

Rowland

Dined 3 days ago

Good food and service even with training new staff. New dining areas are excellent. Towards end of meal slightly spoilt by very noisy customers.

The Kings Arms at Otterton

3.9

3.9 (793)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Budleigh Salterton

About the restaurant

The Kings Arms lies deep in the heart of the East Devon countryside. We’re surrounded by wonderful local farmers and growers, and we aim to make the most of this by using locally-produced ingredients whenever possible. Our meat is sourced from our nearby family farm, and most of our fish is supplied by our very own fleet of fishing boats.

Here at the Kings Arms, we serve a varied, locally-sourced menu, with breakfast, lunch and dinner all available in the bar, conservatory and outdoor terraces. We will happily accommodate different dietary requirements, with friendly and informal table service wherever you choose to sit.

Top review

Dorothy

Dined 7 days ago

We had an excellent lunch to celebrate my husbands birthday. The food was delicious and the service was very attentive

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