Where To Eat Guide

In Devon you're never short of places to enjoy good food, and we've put together a small list of interesting eateries and restuarants you may wish to check out during your stay. We've included links to those places that have websites, too.

Otterton Mill Restaurant
Situated at Otterton Mill is the Otterton Mill Restaurant. The restaurant won the 2004 and 2005 Devon Food Awards due to their commitment to using local products and organic produce where possible. The menu varies depending on the time of day you eat, with a wide range of light lunches to main courses. Also available are fresh bread and cakes which are prepared in the Otterton Mill Bakery. The restaurant has also appeared in Rick Stein’s ‘Local Food Heroes’ and in the Guardian’s ‘Best of British Food Guide’ and ends a lovely day out when combined with a visit to the Mill. Their website has menu details and details on the Mill too: http://www.ottertonmill.com/restaurant/index.htm

Woodbury Park Golf and Country Club Restaurant
For a nice evening out, you can dine at the Country Club restaurant where you will have a choice of meals from an A La Carte menu. The restaurant is situated at the top of the golf course, next to Woodbury Castle, and has a glass roof allowing you to look out at the stars whilst eating your meal. Check out the menu here: http://www.woodburypark.co.uk/Pages/Dining/TheAtrium.shtml

The Cosy Teapot
A wonderfully traditional tearoom in the centre of Budleigh Salterton, with fine china for your Devonshire clotted cream tea, some excellent menu options and a tasty soup of the day. Countrylife magazine praised it as one of the best tearooms in Devon, and it's situated just a few minutes walk from the beach, with an open fire blazing in winter and outside seating next to a stream in the summer. It also has a different range of homemade cakes available every day, as well as a breakfast and lunch menu popular with the locals. This website has contact details in case you want to phone for opening times: http://www.eatoutdevon.com/devon-restaurant/details-restaurant.php?pv=948

Saffron Denleys
A combination of an Indian restaurant and wine bar located in Topsham, near Exeter. The restaurant is at the rear with seating for over 150 people and is one of the largest Indian restaurants in Devon. The combination of wine bar and Indian restaurant works well and staff are always pleased to advise on the perfect wine for each Indian dish.

The Puffing Billy
The Puffing Billy is situated next to the Exe Estuary and is an old railway tavern. The menu is full of quality, fresh ingredients, something the restaurant is keen to promote, with pictures on the wall of their local suppliers and producers. The restaurant has a varied menu and a plain and modern appearance with white walls and wooden floors. Their website can be found here: http://www.thepuffingbilly.com

Olivia’s Restaurant
A relaxed but stylish restaurant located in Topsham, near Exeter which specialises in Mediterranean food with a Latin feel, including seafood and more traditional Mediterranean dishes such as paella. The restaurant is a family owned restaurant throughout, with family members as the chef and also out at the front of the restaurant serving and entertaining.

Branzino’s Italian Restaurant
Located in the neighbouring seaside town from Budleigh Salterton is Branzino’s. The restaurant is located a few minutes walk from Exmouth beach and has a lunch menu and evening menu comprising of typical Italian dishes, such as pastas and pizzas and also fresh fish dishes with different specials every day. The restaurant is modern and stylish yet popular with the locals.

The Swan’s Nest
A large carvery restaurant situated in Exminister near Exeter which specialises in fresh and reasonably priced roast dinners. There is also a large salad bar with nearly 40 different foods and salads available with a wide range of desserts to choose from if you have room after dinner. The Swan’s Nest is a popular restaurant so booking is advisable. You can find details on facilities and menus at their website here: http://www.swans-nest.co.uk

La Petite Maison
A small but friendly award winning restaurant of the South West Tourism Award Restaurant of the Year 2003. The restaurant is based in Topsham and only has a 20 person capacity so booking is essential. The menu consists of two or three courses and is described as modern British with French influences. You can find more details here: http://www.lapetitemaison.co.uk

The Bamboo
A Chinese restaurant located in Exmouth which has recently been refurbished. There is a wide range of food available on the menu comprising Chinese cuisine. It is one of the more popular Chinese restaurants in the local area, however, you can take away your food if you prefer not to eat in. You can find contact details on this page: http://www.thefoodplace.co.uk/restaurants/36803/The+Bamboo+Restaurant+in+Exmouth