Mitch Tonks has launched his tenth Rockfish restaurant, in Salcombe, with another scheduled to open in Sidmouth this October. The two Devon openings follow another at Lyme Regis in Dorset two months ago.
And in a busy week for Mitch, he has also launched a three-month residency of his Dartmouth flagship The Seahorse at Brown’s Hotel in London, alongside his son Ben. They are showcasing Devon seafood cooked with Spanish and Mediterranean influences in the Mayfair hotel’s Donovan Bar until September 14.
Mitch launched the Rockfish group in 2009. The new restaurant, in Salcombe’s Batson Creek, has 90 covers and an outdoor terrace, and serves fish landed daily at nearby Brigham.
He says: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be opening our tenth Rockfish, and doing it in Salcombe makes it even more special. It’s a place full of coastal character and charm, and it feels like the perfect spot for this next chapter.
“At Rockfish, we’ve always said tomorrow’s fish are still in the sea – it’s a reminder of how important sustainable fishing is, and how lucky we are to have access to the best seafood right here on our doorstep. In Salcombe, we’ll be working closely with local fishermen landing crab and lobster at the end of the quay – you can’t get much fresher or more local than that. Whether it’s through our waterside restaurants, our range of tinned fish, or our online seafood market, we’re here to champion British seafood and get more people enjoying what’s caught in our own waters.”
