



Dartmouth is a short walk and magical ferry ride away and abounds with good pubs and excellent restaurants. Here are some of the restaurants that both ourselves and our guests have enjoyed.
The New Angel (01803 839425). Dartmouth's most famous restaurant - owned by the renowned chef John Burton-Race. Open Tuesday to Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. www.thenewangel.co.uk.
The Seahorse (01803 835147) Dartmouth's new restaurant run by Mitch Tonks of Fishworks fame and two Partners Matt and Mark. Open Wednesday evening to Sunday lunch. Lovely fish and seafood with a few meat options for those who are not fish eaters. Great atmosphere. www.seahorserestaurant.co.uk
Anzac Street Bistro (01803 835515) Open Tuesdays to Sundays (summer) Tuesdays to Saturdays (winter) Closed January. Modern English food with a French influence. Small, cosy and informal. www.anzacstreetbistro.co.uk
Cafe Alf Resco (01803 835880) Open Wednesdays to Sundays closing at 2.00pm in the winter. Open for rustic suppers in the summer. www.cafealfresco.co.uk
Cherub Inn (01803 832571) Open seven days a week. Dartmouth's oldest building offering traditional bar meals and good value a la carte restaurant.www.the-cherub.co.uk.
Dartmouth Apprentice (01803 837820) Open Wednesday to Sunday lunch. Italian food in a stunning location. As well as a being a restaurant, the Dartmouth Apprentice is also a hospitality training establishment for local unemployed people helping them to become chefs and restaurant professionals. www.dartmouthapprentice.com
Jan and Freddies (01803 832491) Open Mondays to Saturdays. Serving good local food. www.janandfreddies.co.uk
RBs (01803 832882) Open Wednesday to Monday. Modern food with a mediterranean influence. Small friendly bistro.
Spice Bazaar (01803 832224) Open seven days a week. Good modern Indian food. www.spicebazaar.co.uk
Taylors (01803 832748) Open Tuesdays to Saturdays. Specialising in locally caught fresh fish and shell fish. Good views over the river and the boatfloat. www.taylorsrestaurant.co.uk
** It pays to book early especially at weekends and in the summer
Further afield
Number Seven (01803 295055) Based in Torquay. Open six days a week. Fish restaurant
Willow (01803 862605) Based in Totnes. Open six days a week. Vegetarian
The Start Bay Inn (01548 580553) Based in Torcross. Open seven days a week. Pub serving really good fish and chips.
The Cricket Inn (01548 580215) Based in Beesands. Open seven days a week. Good pub food.
The Rugglestone Inn (01364 621327) Based in Widdecombe. Open seven days a week. Good pub food.
The Oyster Shack (01548 810876) Based near Aveton Gifford. Open Thursday to Monday in the winter and Tuesday to Sunday in the summer. Lunchtime only in the summer some evenings in the winter. Oysters and fish
Anchorstone Cafe (01803 722365) Based in Dittisham - can be reached by ferry from Dartmouth. Open most days in the summer for lunch
The Elephant (01803 200044) Bar and Restaurant in Torquay overlooking the harbour. www.elephantrestaurant.co.uk