Diners' Choice: Great for creative cocktails restaurants in Devon

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Harry's Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2900)

£26 to £40

Comfort Food

Exeter

About the restaurant

Harry’s Restaurant in Exeter is set in the heart of the city and has been gratifying appetites for 26 years. Rated as one of the best restaurants in Exeter on TripAdvisor, Harry’s has established itself to become the go-to dining den on the neighbourhood food scene.

Founded in 1993 by the Pounds family, Harry’s is still independently owned and run today. The eclectic restaurant, bar and private dining room all sit within the iconic gothic style building, formerly Harry Hems’ 19th century architectural sculptors workshop.

Top review

mekki

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food Service outstanding Very quiet place to enjoy food and relax with families

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4.8

4.8 (47)

£26 to £40

French

Ashburton

About the restaurant

Le Vin Perdu is the sister restaurant to Osteria Emilia in Ashburton.

Simple french bistro, rotisserie grill and wine bar, open Thursday – Sunday for lunch and dinner.

The dining room, kitchen table and bar counter are bookable as well as being open for walk-ins.

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Allison

Dined 3 days ago

Beautifully balanced and sourced food. Came home and looked up how to make three out of the seven dishes we tried! Lovely, calm, confident staff and ambience. Definitely coming back and definitely recommending it to my friends. Thank you so much - you are a gem.

The Angel Bar and Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (62)

£25 and under

Dining Bar

Totnes

About the restaurant

The Angel Bar and Kitchen is your new best friend.

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Ellie

Dined 7 days ago

Wonderful service. Excellent food. Lovely ambience.

schoolhouse

4.7

4.7 (32)

£25 and under

Italian

Mothecombe

About the restaurant

schoolhouse is an Italian influenced restaurant and beach takeaway located on the stunning Fleet Estate, just a few minutes walk from the sea. We offer a range of food to suit everyone, from artisan sourdough pizzas to sustainable seasonal dishes. All our produce is procured locally, support our local farmers from the surrounding estates.

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Kirsten

Dined on Dec 21, 2024

What a top spot. We went for brunch & took our dog. We were all greeted with such warmth & friendliness. The setting is quirky & interesting, the ambience was laid back & cosy. My scrambled egg was cooked perfectly & my husband’s full English was (in his words) the best he’s had in ages! Great Bloody Mary’s too. We will definitely be returning, next time to try their lunchtime menu, which sounds delicious.

The Marine

4.6

4.6 (505)

£25 and under

Pub

Sidmouth

About the restaurant

A charming coastal pub nestled along the esplanade of the Devonshire town of Sidmouth. Our outside dining is the perfect oasis for any passing visitor or returning local to take in views of the beautiful Jurassic coast.

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Trevor

Dined on Dec 21, 2024

Delicious food as always, lovely relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and excellent service

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Experience

Fizz & Fish Fridays!

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Exeter

4.5

4.5 (1569)

£25 and under

British

Exeter

About the restaurant

Bill's Exeter restaurant is a real hidden gem. The newly refurbished restaurant is packed full of colour and charm, ideal for a cosy dinner for two or catching up with friends and family. Both impressive and intimate, with little booths, nooks and crannies, including further seating outside. Relax on a comfortable sofa or grab a seat at the bar for a pre-dinner cocktail. Bill's Exeter is the perfect place for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between.

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Nicola

Dined on Dec 21, 2024

What a lovely pre-Christmas lunch, such a lovely waitress who was attentive and friendly. Great good, thanks again Bills x

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4.4

4.4 (8036)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Exeter

About the restaurant

Open seven days a week and comprised of a main restaurant, terrace and a private dining room, The Ivy Exeter provides the perfect setting for any occasion. Sample our extensive range of quality food and delicious cocktails at your leisure from breakfast until late, whether you are a local resident, work close by or are simply visiting one of Exeter’s best-loved areas.

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Plomer

Dined 6 days ago

Great all round and very friendly staff. Great breakfast!

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Experience

Breakfast Set Menu

Experience

The Ivy Exeter Festive Afternoon Tea

Experience

Festive Set Menu

Ocean View at The Dome

4.4

4.4 (1644)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Plymouth

About the restaurant

The dome-shaped venue on the Hoe, aptly named The Dome, was designed by architect Tony Irish. The Dome was first opened in July 1988 as part of Mayflower commemorations in Plymouth and started life as a local museum and tourist information centre.

Designed to have the Art Deco feel and opulence of a 1930s ocean liner, the venue’s bar will feature an extensive wine and gin list, a selection of cocktails plus a full range of beers, ciders and soft drinks.

The restaurant’s menu will feature fresh, local and seasonal produce and will include fish sourced from local day boats. We will also be offering traditional afternoon teas.

There will be opportunities for private dining, small weddings and business meetings – all set against a spectacular ocean view backdrop!

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Kiera

Dined 6 days ago

Such a lovely breakfast. The service was great- Michael was so friendly and attentive! The food was lovely! And view was amazing. Would highly recommend.

Pho Plymouth

4.3

4.3 (534)

£25 and under

Asian

Plymouth

About the restaurant

Healthy and fresh Vietnamese food, with loads of vegan and gluten free options. Opening soon in Royal William Yard.

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Michael

Dined 7 days ago

I really don’t understand why this place has so few visitors. Plymouth people are always complaining that there are no decent places to eat. Give pho a try before it’s too late. The food is amazing and freshly cooked with top quality ingredients.

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Popular dish

Classic beef brisket

Popular dish

Beef brisket Pho chin

Popular dish

Curry noodle Soup

Gara Rock

4.2

4.2 (587)

£41 and over

British

Salcombe

About the restaurant

Enjoy our new 2024 dining spaces and menus.

The Restaurant at Gara - Capturing those special occasions and great dining experiences. Offering a set a la carte in our 2 rosette restaurant - please be advised four legged friends are not permitted - reservations essential.

Gara Kitchen - Relaxed dining in our new casual Gara Kitchen Restaurant - four legged friends welcome, reservations advisable.

From land to sea, we like to keep it local, wherever we can. Executive chef Paul Hegley delivers seasonal dishes featuring ingredients from near by producers and our own kitchen garden. A great view, fantastic service, comfortable surroundings, luxury without pretention at its best.

To see our sample menus please pop across to our page
https://www.gararock.com/eat-drink/restaurant/

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Tracy

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Service was great and relaxed atmosphere.Quality of food although good, 2 of the lunches were superb fish & chips. Focaccia lunch was just a huge sandwich on a small wooden board which meant food kept falling off onto the table. I personally found it too large for both the board and for my appetite and felt the money was wasted. I would have been more than happy to pay just over half the price for half of the meal. Other clients also were overhead saying they were struggling to eat it. The Caesar salad would have fed out whole table so again was too large and therefore a lot of wastage.

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