Harden's survey result
Summary
“This reliably consistent beacon of Michelin star excellence handily placed by the yacht club and marina is an absolute stalwart”, having held the accolade since 2006. “Both the kitchen and front of house continue to deliver”, with much of the produce for the restaurant grown on owner Simon Hulstone’s 100-acre Brixham farm. Occupying an elegant Georgian townhouse, it’s relatively informal by the standards of foodie temples, and there’s a sensibly priced à la carte alongside the fancier tasting options.
Summary
Decorated TV chef Simon Hulstone’s longstanding home base on the harbour was the first restaurant in Torquay to gain a Michelin star – an honour it has retained ever since; produce is largely sourced from Hulstone’s 100-acre Brixham farm, feeding into a brilliant value set-lunch (it’s thus tipped as a “superb lunchtime meeting place”) and more elaborate tasting menu.
Summary
“Stunning food with excellent service” have earned plaudits for high-profile chef Simon Hulstone’s “faultless” flagship, which he opened 20 years ago – in the town where he grew up, as the son of a chef. He now has a 100-acre farm in Brixham, to guarantee supplies of his favourite produce.
Summary
“Very sound cooking” continues to be found at well-known chef Simon Hulstone’s HQ in a Georgian terrace – possessor of a Michelin star for 16 consecutive years. Perhaps that recognition has raised expectations in some quarters and pushed prices a touch too high, as our ratings remain somewhat middling (“food was high quality but not exciting; service was good but not exceptional”).
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3-4 Beacon Ter, Harbourside, Torquay, TQ1 2BH
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £57.50 | £75.00 |  |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 98.50 | Dinner only | 14 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £26.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.50 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
3-4 Beacon Ter, Harbourside, Torquay, TQ1 2BH
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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