Reviews in Torquay

We would just like to say how much we enjoyed our meals at ocean drive and found the atmosphere wonderful we could not fault the service and myself and my husband had Caribbean chicken which was so nice i have been trying to find the recipe with no luck we would highly recommend a visit and will be good back sometime.

Very friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Efficient and polite staff, very quick service. Brilliant food at excellent prices. Top Class!!

this pub is situated only a small stroll from the main beach in torquay. it is attractive from the outside and well lit up in the evening. the staff were very friendly, which is rare these days. the service was quick and efficient. there was a good selection of drinks and the food was superb. the hygiene in the pub was of a very high standard and the atmosphere was very warm and cosy. we spoke briefly to the manageress and she was lovely and very welcoming to myself and my family. i would go out of my way to return to this pub. it truly is a gem! 10/10

We love this place the service is excellent the food is always carefully prepared and delicious. They go out of their way for you. The choice of drinks are brilliant to !!

This is the best pub I have ever been too! such a delightful atmosphere, the service and management were brilliant. ~I thoroughly recommend this pub/restaurant for all ages.

Saturday night dinner and restaurant was buzzing. Food was not to fussy but extremely well presented and full of flavour. Quality items on the menu. Service was discreet and professional. My colleagues who are in the industry were very impressed and said it was worth with out a doubt every penny. Only downside was coffees took a while to arrive. but realised they came from the upstairs champagne bar and this was heaving.

I have eaten at many Chinese and Cantonese restaurants around the world including China, but this has to be the best. Beautiful food which is freshly prepared, generous portions and a good choice of wine including a wonderful champagne called Great Western which was excellent value and I have to say on a par (if not better than) Moet. The hostess is charming and welcoming, and always remembers her returning guests. Loads of parking, in a town where you cant find any, and just out of the centre of town, just a short walk away. I cant recommend this restaurant enough, the crispy duck is to die for. Enjoy!

The Best Indian in Torquay if not the whole of Devon. We had a mix of different dishes and all were fantastic I had the Lamb Pasander which was outstanding probably the best I have ever had. I cant think of a better restaurant. The service was great even though it was completely full, there was loads of people waiting for a table at the bar and I can understand why. Great food great service cant recommend it enough.

Perched on a little country lane north of Torquay Orestone Manor, a colonial style boutique hotel, initially seemed to present that most terrifying of situations - walking into an empty restaurant with a firm booking. Usually my philosophy on empty restaurants is to pass them by, but this was a different case, since Orestone Manor has a Michelin Star. Cocktails - in my case a delicious Kir Royale evidently made with a decent enough champagne - were served on the Colonial deck and we then repaired to the dinning room where an eclectic collection of fine art shared space with both an elegant elephant bedecked wine cupboard and a hanging Chinese dragon. Curiously, half way through our meal our eastern European waitress was replaced by Tom, evidently a local, but service was excellent and Tom proved very capable when we asked him to explain what ingredients made up Kate's strawberry gazpacho dessert. I had fishcakes with poached eggs to start - the lightly bound fish reminding me of a more rustic version of Thai fishcakes. Confit of duck leg followed and was as perfect as the dish can be. I went for a cheese plate rather than a sweet dessert but tried the strawberry gazpacho, which was delicious too. The cheese plate was remarkably substantial, particularly bearing in mind that we were eating the set lunch menu at ~£20 a head. Overall Orestone Manor really hit all my buttons - a setting with lots of character, charming service, a good bar, excellent food and a pleasing degree of communication from the kitchen. I shall definitely be back.

We went to Hooks for my friend's birthday and found our night absolutely lovely. It is definitely busy restaurant; the atmosphere is lively and keeps you entertained all night. We had to wait for the meal for a while though. We all had steaks and were surprised by truly huge portions. Service was very good, and they made our night by giving a picture of our party at the end. Will definitely recommend the place for having a fun party.

Great food and would of been perfect if it hadnt of taken 45 minutes to be seated as the waiter forgot about us and then decided to ignore us. Had to wait ages for someone to take our order, in the end gave up with the pudding, Not the friendliest of places, actually they are rather rude, the Waiter obviously ignored us as the manager asked us who welcomed us in and it was him who forgot us! wont go back but would of if this hadnt happened because its very nice food

We loved hooks but took the kids and found they didn? really have a children? menu so had to order and pay for adult meals that they couldn? manage....I would not recommend this restaurant for families....but it is great otherwise...I will be going again but without the kids

What a fab place, great views from the balcony and a choice of Thai or English food well worth the visit and at night we had a great party

I have eaten here twice and both times the food and service was superb. Food is beautifully presented and really delicious. For two people, three course lunch, double espresso and petit fours,- our bill was £54. This restaurant easily deserves it's Michelin star.

A superb restaurant with loads of ambience.

What a gem - not on the High Street so you have to find it... Now we know where the locals go to eat and why they keep stum about it as they know what? best and this place is excellent. Amazing food as good as you will get and great atmosphere and service don't just let the locals have it all their own way!

Great food. Loved the Seafood Broth. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

We have been coming to Jingles over the past few years, and now visit Torquay as an excuse just to visit the restaurant. Fantastic food as always.