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.

People sitting outside at the Good Food Market in Royal William Yard, Plymouth

Love Good Food

The award-winning Good Food Market at Royal William Yard in Plymouth is a must-visit for food lovers

Chain Reaction

A flurry of independent local burger restaurants are giving the big chains some food for thought, writes Lucy Baker-Kind

Bushell's Dartmouth, view from window table

Bushell’s Upper Deck Restaurant, Dartmouth

Katy Hanley enjoys well-cooked food at this new restaurant – and advises you to leave room for dessert!

Ilsington House Hotel, Ilsington

Katy Hanley enjoys a light lunch at this Dartmoor hotel

Pig and Whistle Inn, Littlehempston near Totnes

The Pig & Whistle Inn, Littlehempston

This traditional pub serves food with maximum flavour, as Jennie Cooper discovers

Outside seating at the Royal Oak in Meavy

The Royal Oak, Meavy

This pub delivers deliciousness in Dartmoor surroundings, says Katy Hanley

Restaurants with kitchen gardens

Where to eat the best veg in the west

Burger and chips at the Pig & Pallet, Topsham near Exeter

The Pig & Pallet, Topsham Quay

Sue Cade enjoys a fun night out at this charcuterie-BBQ diner

Roast dinner: beef with potatoes, carrots and brocolli. The Grand Hotel in Torquay, Devon

The Grand Hotel, Torquay

Katy Hanley enjoys a traditional roast lunch in the atmospheric surroundings of this elegant hotel

Prince Hall Hotel, Dartmoor

Jennie Cooper finds that the food reigns supreme at Prince Hall

Inside Simply Fish restaurant in Brixham

Simply Fish Bistro, Brixham

Katy Hanley enjoys a relaxed vibe and the freshest seafood here

The Artichoke Inn, Christow

Katy Hanley enjoys top-notch food at this traditional Devon inn

Horn of Plenty, Gulworthy near Tavistock

The Horn of Plenty, Gulworthy, Tavistock

Jeff and Jennie Cooper experience true fine dining here, in an elegant Dartmoor setting

Tanner Brothers' Top Ten Food Trends

2016 is the Barbican Kitchen’s 10th year in business. Here, the Tanner Brothers share the biggest changes they’ve noticed in the South West's food scene

Arundell Arms

Katy Hanley samples some fine dining at this two AA-rosette restaurant

Gastro Getaways

Fantastic food in exceptional locations – Taste Buds uncovers the best places to combine memorable dining with a relaxing night away

The Lytehouse

As a general rule, my husband doesn't like sharing his food until, much to my delight, we discovered The Lytehouse, says Jennie Cooper

The Steam Packet Inn

Lucy Baker-Kind enjoys a winter pick-me up at The Steam Packet Inn, a family-run pub on the banks of the River Dart, Totnes

Top Restaurants in Devon

Love Good Food

Chain Reaction

Bushell’s Upper Deck Restaurant, Dartmouth

Ilsington House Hotel, Ilsington

The Pig & Whistle Inn, Littlehempston

The Royal Oak, Meavy

Restaurants with kitchen gardens

The Pig & Pallet, Topsham Quay

The Grand Hotel, Torquay

Prince Hall Hotel, Dartmoor

Simply Fish Bistro, Brixham

The Artichoke Inn, Christow

The Horn of Plenty, Gulworthy, Tavistock

Tanner Brothers' Top Ten Food Trends

Arundell Arms

Gastro Getaways

The Lytehouse

The Steam Packet Inn

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