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

The River Shack

4.7
4.7
980 Reviews
£25 and under
Contemporary British

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2 people
8:00 PM
  • 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
    Thu, Sun 9:30 am–4:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01803 782520
  • Website
    https://therivershackdevon.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Char Buckland
  • Location
    Mill Hill, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6RD
  • 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

Menu

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What 980 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Devon

    Best Service

  • Devon

    Best Ambiance

  • Devon

    Best Value

  • Devon

    Great for brunch

  • Devon

    Kid-friendly

  • Devon

    Healthy

  • Devon

    Neighborhood gem

  • Devon

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Devon

    Romantic

  • Devon

    Great for scenic views

  • Devon

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The River Shack delights with its "stunning setting" by the River Dart and "beautiful views." Guests rave about the "fantastic host" and "friendly staff," ensuring a warm welcome. The menu, featuring "great pizzas" and local produce, is praised for its quality and freshness. A "perfect spot" for relaxed dining, highly recommended.

980 Reviews

  1. Tracy

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great setting with a superb breakfast served with attentive staff!

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  2. Janette

    Devon

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve never been disappointed with our visits to The River Shack and today was no exception. Excellent in every aspect as usual and Will is the perfect host and has brilliant staff too.

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  3. Phil

    Devon

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasant experience to come to the Shack whether it’s for coffee, lunch or dinner!

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  4. Hilary

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love our Friday evenings here ❤️so relaxing after a long drive down. Food and staff were excellent as always ❤️

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  5. Linda

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great host and rest of staff. Fabulous setting

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  6. Michaela

    Devon

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting, amazing food, excellent friendly service and a stunning moon. Little gem of a place.

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  7. Andrea

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place, delicious pizza, friendly ambience. Thoroughly recommend.

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  8. John

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a really special place. Not just the location, right on the water, nor just the warm welcome, nor the intriguing menu or the quick service, but the food which is really good. And that bread...!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Christopher

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely position on the River Dart, great burgers and friendly service.

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  10. Rachel

    Devon

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Location superb. Staff are attentive and friendly. Chef cooks delicious food, with a menu for children. If I had to nit-pick: music was a bit loud. We will be back. 😍

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FAQs

The River Shack is rated 4.7 stars by 980 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
8:00 PM
Google Map for The River Shack

Mill Hill, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6RD

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Paignton
  • Hours of operation
    Thu, Sun 9:30 am–4:00 pm Fri, 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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