Reviews in Devon

whenever we go to Torquay we have to go to Camelot - excellent steaks and sauces. ginormous portions and great decor especially in the ladies!

We eat here a 5-6 times a year, the service is always excellent- friendly, helpful, they even open the doors for you! The food is consistently excellent, always properly cooked, good portions and delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant and take away....worth travelling for (i live 40 miles away).

Wonderful food and service when we had been driving all day and needed something to eat quite late.

The Welcome Fryer holds a Fish and Chip Quality Award from the National Federation of Fish Friers. It is one of only a handful of shops around the country to have this award. You can be confident of the quality of the product and the service at this shop

It was disgusting and very unfriendly personal.

Well, my family and i attended the above, the atmosphere was great & friendly staff, especially the young Scottish girl who looked after us. The restaurant wasn't too busy, we didn't book & only waited 20-25 for a table. However, once seated i noticed two separate tables returning food to the kitchen, i thought we were in for a rough ride here, how right was i. Firstly the Chef didn't inform the waitress of what wasn't available on the menu, this happened twice in the same order resulting the waitress returning to the kitchen twice. Finally we got the starter which was nice, then the main course, this is where the beef pie with a silly looking bird sat in the middle surrounded by the a life times supply of pastry, eventually when the stuggle of removing the exploding pastry (brittle) only to reveal 'three' pieces of meat and a suggestion of gravy, a straw would of been call of the day here. I was told the taste was good but in short supply. The lasagna had so much sauce and not enough meat, now my knowledge in the food/restaurant arena is of a 20 year period. I attended Lockyers Key in the capacity of a customer and left as a customer. Like i have said the cleanliness and staff were great, barr the chef, i suggest a training plan should be put in place and promote due diligence in the work related arena. This will lay at the door of the manager to train his/her staff to ensure legislation is maintained which is all of our goal in the catering field. To summarize, we got a free desert & that's another story, i am just glad we didn't pay for it as it was pathetic sat on a huge plate and a splash of cream in a ramakin dish. Such a shame, to end on a good note the cheese board was great. Unfortunalty i will not be returning to this restaurant, i just hope they find their way & good luck.

Banbury U11 Rugby Tour, we had a great tour dinner in their upstairs room with private bar, great when there are 70 of you, very friendly and helpful staff very good carvery plenty for hungry rugby boys lots of parking great value for money. many thanks.

After a long trip from London the Flintlock Inn was recommended by the owner of the B & B down the road. We were pleasantly surprised. Great food, friendly atmosphere, a totally enjoyable evening. Will definitely visit again when in the area.

I have been living in Devon for 16 years having moved from the Midlands where I was brought up to enjoy good Indian food by a father who had served on the sub-continent and was something of a missionary. I had given up on finding an Indian restaurant that could be described as good. In my book that means serving up Indian regional cuisine properly cooked and spiced accurately enough to present how it is supposed to be. I had been forced to lower my sights to find one of the three pot bog standard variety that have dulled pallets to the extent that the majority seem to like them. Since moving to Exeter three years ago I have ruled out all the restaurants in town which, with the greatest respect to them and their customers, did not fill me with joy. Only Real India was good enough to warrant a return visit but although an above average example of the standard formula, it still fell short of my expectations of Real India. I visited the Ganges on Monday night and was amazed; so amazed that I got back and started to write a review. I then thought that I had better try it again as I may have been the equivalent of de-mob happy. So I went again last night, just to see if the first visit was a fluke. It was not. I had King Prawn Kebab cooked in a tandoor on Monday which was fresh, succulent and accurately spiced; followed by a Lamb Malabar which was again as it should be coconut based but not dominated or sweet, a hint of curry leaf and a well roasted masala with good chilli bite. It was not red-hot as billed but it was appropriately spicy. Had this been cooked by Aktar's team at Lasan in Birmingham or Vivek Singh it would have been more chilli hot but I thought perhaps the Ganges were being cautious given that this was Exeter. This might cause some of their Korma's to be a little on the bland side but I will try one soon and raise this with them is this suspicion proves to be right. I had an excellent Bhindi Bhajii side, Pillau Rice and a Chappati which they made for me although it was not on the menu. All the accompaniments were cooked to a high standard, as were the chutneys which came with the Papads, all very different from standard bottled fare. Last night I had a Sheek Kebab which was good followed by Kozhi Varuthacha Kolambu from the Chettindau region which was excellent, with equally good Palak Motor Paneer, Pillau rice and a paratha. The latter experience confirmed that the first visit was not a fluke and I thoroughly enjoyed both of my dining experiences. I am with the majority of the reviewers here, and I am extremely picky with my Indian food as you may have gathered. I never thought I would see the day when I could say this; but this is a very good Indian Restaurant in my own city. No longer will I have to wait for London trips or visits to Birmingham in order to find an excuse to visit Lasan or the Maharaja. I can eat good regional Indian cooking on my own doorstep and I intend to do so when time and funds permit. I am happy to recommend it to anyone who is not easily satisfied with the average.

Very disappointed - was part of the St Austell Brewery chain, but no longer although still have their menus, etc. I was told the special offer (2 steaks and a bottle of wine) was not available as there was no wine (house wine that was) I offered to pay extra for a different wine, but was told that was not possible!! We then waited for 40 minutes before our starters arrived although the restaurant was not at all busy and then one of these was not what we had asked for! Given that the food was passable.

Great place - lovely views and lots of character - formerly part of Compton Castle Estate, home of the Gilbert family with connections to Francis Drake and voyages of discovery in Elizabethan era. Now a Restaurant and Tea Rooms, famous for Sunday Lunch at any time and Cream Teas in the Summer. Also does excellent Evening Meals at the weekend. I have been going there for many years - same owners for almost 30 years. Doesn't advertise and is a little hidden gem well worth finding and visiting. Everyone I have recommended has been well pleased. Also does outside catering and functions including wedding receptions

Every time I come to the Honeymoon I have found it to be unbelievably good value for money,friendly and very accommodating.The best Chinese Ive ever had. ummmmmm

Recommended to stop here for breakfast on the way to Cornwall. What a breath of fresh air away from the service stations and the motorway. Only 5 mins from the M5 and well worth the detour. Great breakfast! Also a fantastic butcher and shop to tempt you to buy lots of treats!

What a great spot for lunch. Panoramic views from the manicured gardens. Interesting menu and good drinks selection. Highly recommend!

We were visiting Plymouth and wanted Oysters and found Bistro One via Sugarvine. We were offered Oysters both Raw and Grilled and promptly devoured a dozen each. Fab! Our wine was a surprise as we were recommended to try a Sicilian Catarratto - never heard of it but what a wine it turned out to be. Lemon scented and perfect with the sea-flavoured Oysters. Couldn't have been better, very simple and very fresh. Job done, we look forward to our next visit.

The best Indian food in Tiverton. The service is excellent and always served with a smile. Eating in the restaurant in an enjoyable experience and you are made to feel very welcome. The only problem is the drinks tab can get quite expensive. Out of 10 I would give the food 7, price 6, overall experience 7. Well worth a visit.

During our recent break near Tiverton we struggled to find a good restaurant until we stumbled across the Cellar on the Internet. We thought we'd give it a try and were not disappointed. The food was first class - freshly cooked from local ingredients and the service super friendly. The whole evening was superb - a lovely end to our holiday. we will be back next time we are in the area.

Excellent, found this restaurant at the beginning of our holiday luckily, ate there several times during the week and were never disappointed. One of the best steaks I have ever had.