British, Modern Restaurants in Torquay
1. Lympstone Manor
British, Modern restaurant in Exmouth
Courtlands Lane - EX8
“On a different planet!” – All reports agree that Michael Caines’s superb country-house hotel overlooking the River Exe is one of the country’s finest dining destinations and it seems ever-more “surprising he hasn’t got a second Michelin star here” as so many reports compare it favourably with other establishments that do. Maybe Michelin inspectors are not as gooey-eyed as those in our annual diners’ poll, who particularly recommend it for a romantic stay. Surrounded by 11 acres of vineyards that were planted just after its 2017 opening, it occupies a fine period, 18th-century mansion with sweeping views. When it comes to Michael’s ‘Terroir Cuisine’, you can sample it from an à la carte menu (for £199 per person) or there are ‘Estuary’ or ‘Signature’ tasting options for £239 and £255 per person respectively.
2. Elephant Restaurant & Brasserie
British, Modern restaurant in Torquay
3-4 Beacon Ter, Harbourside - TQ1
“A totally dependable Torquay fine dining stalwart, located within English Sparkling wine cork’s popping distance from the marina and practically next door to the very smart yacht club”. “It has held a Michelin Star for years, and deservedly so” say fans thanks to the “sophisticated and imaginative cooking beautifully served in a fine dining room”. “Suits both a special occasion dinner or a nice, and extremely good value, lunch be it for business or pleasure”.
3. The Bull Inn
British, Modern restaurant in Totnes
Rotherfold Square, Little Totnes - TQ9
“Fabulous and tasty sustainable local food” takes centre stage at this revamped boozer from ‘ethical publican’ Geetie Singh-Watson, one half of an organic food power-couple (husband Guy Singh-Watson founded veg box outfit Riverford). The “delicious and interesting dishes” on the menu follow her ‘Nine No-Bull Rules To Dine By’, focusing on supplier-led seasonal and organic ingredients. Top Menu Tip – “the no-waste cod’s head and cheeks”.
4. The Waddling Duck @ Hamiltons
British, Modern restaurant in Torquay
63 Babbacombe Downs Road - TQ1
“Moved from a nearby location into the cliff-top space formerly occupied by Hamilton’s” – this relaunched venue “is a new ‘Top Gun for the retirees of Babbacombe”. Too few ratings so far for a rating, but such feedback as we have is promising, regarding its conventional but well-prepared cuisine which can be enjoyed up till Thursday with a prix-fixe deal (two courses for £30, three courses for £34 – at weekends the same dishes are ordered à la carte). Top Menu Tips – “Creedy Carver duck breast, and the accompanying blackberry purée and duck jus was enriching and affirming. Creamy, rich and heart-warming gratin potatoes, with assertive nutmeg. Beef cheek braised in Guinness, with bubble and squeak, topped with beef fat crumb was submissive, crumbly meat with intense umami flavors embracing the starch and vegetable crack-house addictiveness of bubble ’n’ squeak”.
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