Must-see restaurants in Devon

  • Dinosaur Cafe

    Exeter

    In this cheery Turkish mezze bar, lemon-yellow walls and chunky wooden furniture set the scene for tasty couscous, kofta and spicy mücver fritters. The…

  • Harry's

    Exeter

    An old staple in central Exeter, Harry's is a good bet for solid, no-fuss dining. The decor is all wooden chairs, blackboard menus and gilt mirrors;…

  • Museum Cafe

    Exeter

    This is the kind of museum cafe that England does so well. Set inside the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, its bright, galleried space opens out into…

  • Old Forge Cafe

    Dartmoor National Park

    Run by a fun, friendly husband-and-wife team, this small cafe makes a super spot for a light bite in Chagford, from spanish omelette and chicken-and…

  • Plant Cafe

    Exeter

    Seats are at a premium at this casually cool wholefood cafe. That'll be down to its prime spot overlooking Cathedral Green and its imaginative frittata,…

  • Drum Inn

    Torquay

    This thatched pub, designed by architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, is an atmospheric spot in which to tuck into classy pub grub – think seared sea bass and slow…

  • Herbies

    Exeter

    Herbies has been cheerfully feeding Exeter's vegetarians and vegans for more than 20 years. Expect the old classics here: Greek vegetable pie, mushroom…

  • Whiddons Bistro

    Dartmoor National Park

    In this old-world tearoom-bistro, traditional tastes rule, with menus full of venison, quail, duck and slow-cooked beef shin. It's all neatly and…

  • Cathedral Cafe

    Exeter

    Tuck into brunches, cakes, quiches and soups at trestle tables in Exeter Cathedral's refectory, surrounded by vaulted ceilings, stained glass and busts of…

  • Coffee Shack

    Plymouth

    An alfresco cafe and ice-cream stall that's little more than a cluster of tables. But a determination to open at 7am, whatever the weather, has secured…

  • Platters

    Plymouth

    A long-established eatery with fish so fresh it's only just stopped flapping. Treats include scallops sautéed in garlic butter and succulent grilled skate.

  • Bearslake Inn

    Dartmoor National Park

    A rambling, thatched Dartmoor longhouse serving classy, locally sourced pub food.

  • Dome

    Plymouth

    The Dome's setting is a prime one: in the middle of the Hoe overlooking Plymouth's vast bay. The cooking focuses on well-executed midrange classics – so…

  • Cap'n Jaspers

    Plymouth

    Beloved by bikers, fishers, families and tourists, this greasy-spoon kiosk is a local institution thanks to its late hours, quirky decor and resolutely…

  • Green Leaf Café

    Torquay

    This humble wholefood cafe is a local's favourite for brunch or lunch, with filling staples like quesadillas, sourdough melts, generous salads and good…

  • Number 7

    Torquay

    No-fuss fish is the order of the day at this small family-run bistro. Superfresh crab, lobster, scallops and cod steaks can be seared, grilled or roasted,…

  • Michael Howard

    Dartmoor National Park

    The perfect moorland refuelling stop: olives and local cheeses sit alongside pasties, pies and tempting cakes. It does takeaway hot drinks, too.

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