Superb Food and a great welcome. we dined at Hele Billys 3 times over the past weekend on Saturday we squeezed 23 into the restaurant and couldn't have been happier with the service
Hele Billys – Ilfracombe
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Superb Food and a great welcome. we dined at Hele Billys 3 times over the past weekend on Saturday we squeezed 23 into the restaurant and couldn't have been happier with the service
Hele Billys – IlfracombeWe booked this restaurant on all the good reviews it has received, when we entered the restaurant the staff were very rude to us, then we ordered our food and what we ordered and what turned up i wouldn't feed to my dog, then as we were just about to get the bill the side orders turned up, we sent them back to the disgust of the waitress.....so if it's a special occasion stay well clear
Jingles – TorquayAbsolutely lovely restaurant, relaxed dining at its finest. Very impressed with the menu, wine and service. Top class.
La Gendarmerie – IlfracombeJust got back from a disappointing evening at the Terrace Tapas bar. We went for the £15.95 per head menu with started off with some nachos that were burnt around the egdes - on the up side I suppose this means they were done under the grill and not the microwave! So for your £15.95 you get 1/3 of a sausage, a jalapeno pepper deep fried, a mozzarella stick deep fried (obviously bought in frozen), one prawn frozen and over cooked on a BBQ, one two inch beef skewer and half a cherry tomato with a leaf garnish, and a chicken wing accompanied by frozen cubes of deep fried potato decorated with mayo and ketchup. To finish gross watery toblerone fondue gets the thumbs down. Needless to say we were all starving and enquired about some further dishes in am attempt to fill our empty tummies - but when we were told the size they would be, we decided to pass and planned our trip to the chip shop for dinner. This is a very poor attempt at a tapas bar, with a menu full of bought in frozen nasties and dangerously tiny portions and massively overcharging.
The Terrace Tapas & Wine Bar – IlfracombeWe ate here recently and were very disappointed. The calzone was particularly bad, with stodgy bread dough, nothing but thick wads of cheese and a bit of ham inside. No attempt was made to make it attractive - it was just slapped on the plate with no salad/sauce etc. Maybe we were unlucky, and the staff were fine, but the meal was NOT good.
Positano – Plymouthwe went to this restaurant on a recommendation from some friends who had been and said that they had had a fabulous time, well ! 8 of us booked and turned up as planned, we had an absolutely brilliant night the place was busy but the staff were fab no panic yet always attentive. The Thai Green curry was to die for and all my friends said their food was great too, the only moan was that some of us had to wait a bit for our mains to come but they were worth waiting for ! fresh tasty and good value. If you want a truly good meal in a great environment but real honest authentic thai food this is the place !
Tiger Bills Bar Wok Grill – ExeterGreat food, friendly service and very good wine list for a Indian restaurant
Mutley Spice – PlymouthHighly recommended for its food, service and atmosphere. Ideal for a romantic evening. Excellent menu and wine list. From the bread to the dessert, it was a lovely experience. Our compliments to the Paul (chef) and his wife Sarah (waitress). Maria and I really enjoyed our evening, and we will return.
La Gendarmerie – IlfracombeBad atmosphere when you walk through the doors, food very tasteless and over priced and would not recommend to anyone, very disappointed as was recommended myself. Not sure what the manageresses problem was but obviously not happy. Very poor:(:(:(:(
Dog and Donkey – Budleigh SaltertonI attended this restaurant a while ago with my friend who says the Thai Food is some of the best she has tasted. I then visited more recently at lunchtime and we were literally the first customers in the place but the jacket potato I received was from the previous night - this was confirmed by the waitress. The noodle soup we had was also reheated from the night before. It's a shame because my previous visit was a success. So give it a go. You might get lucky.
Tiger Bills Bar Wok Grill – ExeterGreat pub with fantastic real ales, the menu choice is slightly limited by to days standard but there is always something to suit everyone and its all homemade/home cooked and beautifully fresh. Portions are pretty big but if you can manage a pud then there's plenty of proper english one's to choose from. Staff are always helpful & friendly and it is exceptional value for money.
Boringdon Arms – PlymouthA very homely restaurant with French style "shabby chic" decor where you feel instantly at ease and relaxed. A great selection of drinks to enjoy while you choose from a varied menu and specials board. The food is superb, delicious and good portions, you do not leave feeling hungry nor guilty as you sent so much back, just comfortably full as you had to squeeze in the last tasty mouthful. The staff are great, friendly and attentive. It is also excellent value for money.
Bistro 35 – IvybridgeI really love The Brioche for an after school treat for the kids or a relaxed breakfast. The ambience is cool and the food cheap and tasty. The staff are always pleasant and on the whole I think it's a pretty good deal.
Brioche Restaurant, The – TotnesWe took our daughter and five of her friends out for a birthday celebration at Yukisan and we can't really praise it enough. The staff is professional and polite (now there's a change) and the service and food were both excellent. We sat upstairs, too and loved the atmosphere. It was a little hard on our backs and legs after awhile though we still recommend it for an authentic experience. 5 stars on all counts. If you haven't been, get going!
Yukisan – PlymouthNice atmosphere, good beer and wine. Starter - pate/terrine was ok. Main - steak was variable - my rare one was cooked close to medium, and my wife's blue one (and this was repeated many times to the waitress!) was medium-rare, and remained mainly on the plate. The chips (though they called them something different) were very greasy and tired. Dessert - coffee creme brulee was really really very poor. It was more of a layer of (reheated?) thick jellified custard lying on a coffee mousse - and I left it (not because I was full). The service was very friendly but patchy. We were charged for drinks which we cancelled 25 minutes after being ordered.
Rose And Crown – PlymouthThis is a wonderful little Bistro. Difficult to book as is only open Friday and Saturday but well worth it when you do. Food is fresh, served by Hazel who with her husband as Chef runs the place and is wonderfully friendly with superb food. The speciality fish is always worth trying.
Memories Bistro – TorquayGreat Indian food that is freshly prepared and is akin to excellent home cooking. My favourite dish is the prawn on puri starter which is beautifully sweet and sour and very tomatoey ! Very friendly service and reasonably priced so highly recommended. Dennis & Ann
Chulmleigh Tandoori – ChulmleighI met some girlfriends for lunch here recently and was most impressed. The lunch menu was lovely and well priced, I believe it was about £8 for 2 courses. A very relaxed dining experience, lovely attention to detail and excellent service.
Chloe’s Restaurant – PlymouthLunch Menu: 3 courses, £28; 4 courses, £35. Served Thursday to Saturday, 12pm-2.30pm.
Lunch Menu: 2 courses, £17.95; 3 courses, £19.95. Available Wed-Sun, 12pm-1.45pm.