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.
Tam
We always enjoy eating here, in my mind it is one of the best restaurants in Devon, if not the best in North Devon. We had a starter of cappuccino of Jerusalem artichoke which arrived looking just like a real coffee cappuccino - complete with froth, a dusting of truffle which resembled the chocolate powder and three cubes of freeze dried ceps to imitate the sugar lumps. This set the scene for the night admirably. My main of crusted lamb loin was expertly cooked and more than enough. My partner had the best goat's cheese starter ever followed by polenta with sun dried tomatoes and artichokes - all delicious. We couldn't decide on the puddings so we ordered three! A lavender creme brulee with rhubard sorbet, a chocolate marquis and selection of home-made icecreams - all were superb.
frogmella
i have to say the courtyard is now my favourite restaurant in North Devon, if not the whole county. and the local crab and lamb dishes were superb. would definitely recommend it as a holiday treat - go on a sunny day when the roof is open, or for a starlit dinner
Bart
We had the best meal we have had this year, I was bowled over by the quality of cooking here. It was as good if not better than my last great experience, which was at the black pig in Rock. If you are looking for a top of the tree gastro experience I suggest getting over to Woolacombe ASAP.
