Top Restaurants in Devon

At Taste Buds magazine, we know that not all food-lovers make good chefs. For those who prefer to eat than cook, and for aspiring chefs looking for a break from the kitchen, we feature restaurant reviews and recommendations for the best places to eat out in Devon.

In the Kitchen with... Chris Morris

Taste Buds catches up with Chris Morris, Head Chef at The Kitchen at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth

Lewtrenchard Manor

Sue Stoneman escapes to Dartmoor for a top-quality dinner in a delightful setting

Thatcher Rock from Meadfoot Beach, Torquay

Brasserie at The Meadfoot Bay

The Brasserie offers high quality, freshly created dishes in a relaxed, contemporary setting

Rated by Kate

ITV presenter Kate Haskell dishes up her favourite spots to visit in Devon for a curry.

The Millbrook Inn

A taste of the South Devon coast and countryside fused with world cuisine takes good pub grub to another level here, says Alex Green

Rodean Restaurant

Belinda Dillon enjoys the splendid food at this well-known restaurant

Serving up Community Spirit

With the traditional pub under threat, the fight-back has begun to return them to the heart of the community. Su Carroll raises a glass to the future

The Bear and Blacksmith, Chillington

Sue Stoneman takes a trip to the South Hams and gets a flavour of farm life at this award-winning pub

Boringdon Hall Hotel

Sue Stoneman and her husband enjoy an exquisite evening at Head Chef Scott Paton’s new restaurant, Àclèaf

Ilsington Country House Hotel, Ilsington

Captivated by Dartmoor’s charm, Karen Perrow was equally spellbound by the food served at the Blue Tiger Inn, part of this popular hotel

The Waterside Bistro

Alex Green enjoys the bistro-style cuisine at this popular Totnes restaurant

Breakwater Bistro, Brixham. New towards Torquay

The Breakwater Bistro

Sue Stoneman heads to this popular Brixham bistro to enjoy a fishy feast with fantastic views of the sea

The Grange Restaurant & Tea Room, Buckfast Abbey

Sue Stoneman enjoys traditional homemade food at this historic venue, located on the edge of Dartmoor

In the Kitchen with… Tom Stewart

What makes this talented Head Chef at Home Farm Café in Bovey Tracey tick? Taste Buds finds out

A Vegan Victory

Plant Life Kitchen is this year’s winner of Dartmouth Food Festival’s Devon Start-Up Award. We find out about this flourishing vegan business

The Hare & Hounds, Kingskerswell

Sue Cade is spoilt for choice at this popular pub

Highbullen Hotel Golf & Country Club

Jennie & Jeff Cooper enjoy a culinary family adventure in North Devon

The Bonaparte Restaurant, The Berry Head Hotel, Brixham

Tor Bay is showcased in all its glory at this clifftop restaurant, writes Alex Green

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