Devon is one of the most picturesque counties in England known for its incredible natural sceneries, great adventures and rich history. But Devon also offers its guests an excellent selection of great food and restaurants. After a day of exploring its beautiful beaches, exploring the rugged hillside or visiting Devon’s many historical sites, it is a great idea to recharge with freshly cooked delicious food.
Some of these restaurants are even Michelin star restaurants which provide the best food for their guest. Here are some of these restaurants in Devon :
The Old Inn
The Old Inn is a cozy 17th-century pub with two intimate dining rooms and a seasonal menu located in Drewsteignton.
It’s a friendly restaurant with attentive and excellent staff. The menu features good local produce; they have various dishes to offer, such as Pork Belly, fish & chips, and perfectly cooked steaks. There is a real, local feel with a 50/50 mix of tourist and locals guests.
Lympstone Manor
Lympstone Manor is a beautifully restored Georgian country residence located near the Exe Estuary and Lyme Bay. This luxurious manor owned by local chef Micahel Caines has an elegant restaurant with a fantastic view overlooking the bay. The epoxy floors done by Epoxy Floors Newcastle give the rooms an overall luxurious finish.
It offers a boldly flavoured and well-balanced sophisticated cooking with classical undertones. It has a short menu with two signature tasting options, an ala carte menu and excellent wine.
Plantation House
The Plantation House is a former rectory located in an idyllic location in Devo’s countryside. It has an open fired lounge, small drinks terrace and two dining rooms. It has a great restaurant that serves a three-course set menu with varied choices of starters. The food is superb and uses local homegrown ingredients that assure of the freshness of the food.
Gidleigh Park
Gidleigh Park is a beautiful country house that offers three intimate dining rooms. They have a unique kitchen garden that serves traditional and local dishes with a subtle international flavour.
Enjoy an afternoon tea with their wide selection of teas, sandwiches and cakes. They serve superb course meals presented delightfully; they have excellent starters, main dishes, cheese and desserts.
Barbican Kitchen
Barbican Kitchen was established in 2006 by James and Chris both renowned TV chefs and restaurateurs. It’s located inside the famous Plymouth Gin Distillery and offers a menu of classic comfort food and cooked dishes. It aims to serve fresh local food at realistic prices.
The restaurant has a relaxed and welcoming ambience, and Tables are well-spaced. The food tastes fantastic, and the food portions are generous. They also have great fish courses such as Mackerels, Roasted Monkfish and others.
Pascoe House
The Pascoe House, with its head chef, James Checkley, is an intimate boutique hotel with a very welcoming restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea. They have beautifully presented dishes, local and garden produce is showcased on the menu, don’t forget to try the Creedy Carver duck.
They have a fantastic Tasting menu, Sample A la Carte menu and excellent service. They also serve fluffy scones, delectable cakes, finger sandwiches and sweet treats during afternoon tea.
Thomas Carr 1873
Thomas Carr is an experienced and skilful chef who understands his guest and the local area’s needs. The decor in Thomas Carr 1873 is tasteful and elegant that creates a very welcoming atmosphere.
His restaurant has a well-balanced menu that reflects the seasons and the regions. The restaurant has a delicious monkfish menu, mackerel, juicy Creedy Carver Duck and unique desserts such as the chocolate bar placed with white chocolate ice-cream. The dishes are presented exquisitely with great attention to detail and care, and portion sizes are perfect. The staff in Thomas Carr 1873 were also engaging and friendly, which adds to the great ambience.
