Reviews in Devon

There are lots of indifferent and often pricey restaurants in Plymouth but the general standard and feel is so disappointing that it is often very difficult to work up the enthusiasm to eat out at all. platters is the exception that proves the rule. perfect and fresh fish virtually straight off the quay, simple excellent cooking, good value consistency and perhaps , just, most important at all a wonderful bustling friendly unpretentious environment where you cannot but feel instantly at home. No need for a tie (or collar) and nothing precious or grand. This is the perfect local good food cafe/bistro you could dream of.

I would agree with the previous recommendations, offering good value pub food, a lovely cosy pub though by the waters edge. Love the new theme they have, each corner is a different type of seating, either cosy or more formal, or good for a large group. Thought it was very well decorated. Nice pub too for an afternoon drink with light bites.

lovely atmosphere, very friendly landlord, delicious food, and beautiful setting.

We tried to eat here last year whilst in Woolacombe, we waited for a table and was listening to the waiter telling other customers how they were out of everything even the draught beer. We thought we would try again this year, I wish I hadn't bothered. The food was overpriced, overstated and overdone! the most expensive load of rubbish I have ever eaten, firstly we made a point of reserving a table which, when we arrived they had let go ( and we was early) the steak was overdone and supposed to come in a red wine and mushroom sauce there was not a mushroom or wine in sight! and both mine and my husbands meal was cold, then to add insult the food did not come with any accompaniment and we had to pay an extra £2.95 for a side of 1 boiled potato a few carrot slices and a small piece of cabbage. All I can say is we eat in some very nice restaurants and by golly this IS NOT one of them.

Great good, great value. No pie and chips here. The deserts are amazing. Great service including a smile. Nice atmosphere. Good bar aswell. Thank you for a lovely meal and a great evening, if in Devon would certainly go back again.

Very good food and excellent beers, value for money and a great place to visit.

I have just got back from the worst sit down curry i have ever experienced in my life! It was in the Mutley Spice. The coke i received tasted cheap , nasty and flat, the replacement they gave us was slightly more fizzy but this was due to them adding lemonade to it that wasn't flat! UNBELIEVABLE! The mango chutney was very watered down (no doubt to cut costs), the garlic chicken massala sauce was very watery and tasted flavourless and cheap and there was only one bit of fresh garlic in the whole sauce and that was practically raw when i bit into it! Tesco value massala sauce is more flavoursome than what they dished up! and the chicken tasted stodgy and needed a chainsaw to cut through it! All in all a thoroughly disappointing curry that shows all the signs of cost cutting and disregard of fresh ingredients and to top it off the waiter service was very poor showing a complete lack of people skills with her bad attitude and poor attention to detail. I will definitely be warning all my friends not to eat in this curry house!

Simply fantastic value and fantastic food. I love the fish finger sandwiches, which are divine. Everything I have ever eaten there has been great tasting fresh food. The best place to eat lunch in Plymouth.

Great food and welcoming staff.Fantastic venue for curry lovers. Different from usual curry house menu.if u r in paignton u must try this restaurant!!!!!!!!!!

James is a great chef. The building's full of character and it adds to the whole enjoyment of the experience. I know the Restaurant used to be mine but - well done James! Praise given where praise due!

Went to the Sea Trout with a party of 8 friends on a Saturday evening in February and have to say it was fabulous! The staff were attentive and friendly, the food was amazing and i can particularly recommend the Scallops and Thai Seafood Curry. To finish off we all had some scrummy desserts and the landlord gave us all complimentary coffees. Great night all round, highly recommend it.

We normally eat in the other Harry's Bar on Longbrooke St, but when we heard the owners had opened a second one we had to go and take a look. The atmosphere is very calm, there's spanish/jazz style music playing at a subtle volume, which works really well with the dim lighting and candles in the lounge. The bartender made sure we were looked after before being seated and the cocktails were made with a level of care and attention we'd never seen before. When we were seated, the waitresses and the manager were very obliging, and the food was excellent. We managed to get a table of two on a busy Thursday night, so we advise booking! All in all a wonderful place to eat, Exeter's best kept secret!

we recently are out at the church house inn, stokenham after a recommendation from friends. the food we ate was no doubt some of the best we had sampled in the local area. but unfortunately we are unlikely to be returning due to the poor service. the waitress was very attentive but the young barman was extremely arrogant, obnoxious, patronising, and very unkept in his appearance. we were very dissappointed that we had to wait for our bill whilst he ignorantly played cards with the locals. on this occasion the quality of the food was definitely over shadowed by the lack of care shown by the staff, which in our opinion is a real shame.

Excellent,Amazing.The best burgers in the world.

well what can i say about this place. ive been twice for sit down meals and both times it was great,the staff are excellent especially roxy and the owner pete is great very welcoming.

Absoulutely brilliant. You just can't beat it. GO HERE!

We visited this lovely restaurant while staying down in Exmouth last June to visit my daughter who had recently moved down to the area. Our landlady at the B+B recommended the Puffing Billy as it was my partner's birthday while we were there and we wanted to go somewhere nice. Her recommendation was certainly spot on - this is a lovely place and I hope to visit again soon. Food was excellent and first class service. One of the better places we've found!

Excellent food, Excellent beer, Excellent staff. FIVE STAR