Dining on The English Riviera
With a fantastic choice of superb restaurants, bistros and pubs serving every kind of food, dining out in Torbay offers a feast for all the senses to enjoy. The following list are eateries highly recommended by our guests, we strongly recommend you book in advance especially in the summer months and at weekends throughout the year.
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The Elephant by Simon Hustone
The Elephant restaurant is a bright, informal seaside restaurant which Situated by the beautiful Torquay harbour. Run by chef proprietor, Simon Hulstone and his wife Katy, it was the first restaurant in Torquay to be awarded a Michelin star & the only one to retain it. Which it has maintained Since 2006.
Beacon Terrace, Torquay TQ1 2BH
Tel: 01803 200044
The Orange Tree
Awarded the Restaurant of the Year 2008 by Les Routiers of Great Britain, the Orange Tree in Central Torquay provides a truly fine dining experience. Smartly refurbished, it is marketed as an English European Restaurant with an emphasis on ‘old time’ values.
Parkhill Road, Torquay TQ1 2AL
Tel: 01803 213936
Small World Tapas
Founded in 2017 By Kevin from Cornwall and Sara from Spain, Small World Tapas is well known for revolutionising the way people eat and enjoy their tapas. Number 1 on Trip Advisor in Torquay for nearly three consecutive years and Top 10 Best Restaurant in Devon for 3 years. Exclusive flavours, mixing new and traditional techniques, served in Tapas size for you to create your own world on your table, whether if it is a romantic dinner, a family gathering, business meal or on your own.
11-13 Abbey Road, Torquay TQ2 5NF
Tel: 01803 431010
Elton’s Piano bar and tapas
Just a stones throw away from the bustling Torquay Harbourside, you will find Eltons Piano bar, a unique themed and sophisticated venue where a warm welcome awaits you.
With live music most nights and an excellent Thai tapas menu this venue offers an enjoyable atmosphere.
Torwood Street, Torquay TQ1 1EB
Tel: 01803 390729
Twenty 1
First opened their doors in June 2018, gaining instant popularity amongst locals and holiday makers. Located on the harbourside the restaurant boasts a great front terrace and small balcony for alfresco dining.
The menu is based on sharing with an array of dishes to share or eat alone, and they do great cocktails too.
20 Victoria Parade, Torquay TQ1 2BB
Tel: 01803 293332
Harbour 16
A family run business located on the Torquay harbourside with a large terrace for alfresco dining. The restaurant caters for all, with a great menu and bespoke experience, offering an individual menu on request and pre-booked from sharing a romantic evening sharing a lobster beneath the sunset to your special wine.
16 Victoria Parade, Torquay TQ1 2BB
Tel: 01803 914669
Ephesus
An Eastern Mediterranean restaurant situated on the corner of the harbour by the old clock tower. Offering an array of Greek and Turkish dishes with homemade breads and meze platters.
Recently moved to its new venue which is elegant and spacious.
16 Strand, Torquay TQ1 2AA
The Bay Restaurant
Located a short walk from Tyndale on the sea from with excellent views across the bay. The Bay is the perfect location when you’re looking for a restaurant with a warm cosy welcoming atmosphere with the sea as a photogenic backdrop.
1 Abbey Crescent, Torquay TQ2 5HB
Tel: 01803 203666
Visto Lounge
This all day eatery offers a great vegan and gluten free menu, located a short walk from the Tyndale on the seafront this restaurant boasts a great terrace with great views across the bay.
Abbey Crescent, Torquay TQ2 5HD
Tel: 01803 211009
Mr Cook
Mr. Cook offers fresh food including fish, meat and vegetarian dishes and is only a five minute walk away from the Tyndale.
American theme with memorabilia adorning the walls. On warmer nights, customers can also dine al fresco in the Hollywood garden. 10 mins level walk down Avenue Rd towards seafront.
Mr Cook, Walnut Road, Torquay, TQ2 5JY
Tel: 01803 209090
Hanbury's
Judged the South West’s Fish and Chip Shop of the Year six times! Enjoy their famous fish and chips in the licensed fish restaurant or sit on Babbacombe Downs enjoying the view of the ocean with your takeaway supper. 10 mins drive or short bus ride.
Hanbury’s, Princes Street, Babbacombe, TQ1 3LW
Tel: 01803 329928
Amici
A Italian restaurant with a fresh contemporary feeling, offering great food and excellent service, near to the Harbour, a 20 mins walk following the promenade, just off inner harbour.
Amici, Torwood Street, Torquay, TQ1 1ED
Tel: 01803 201770
Biancos Italian Restaurant
Traditional Italian food with an intimate romantic atmoshpere. Specials of the day on the blackboard with fresh fish and seafood. Early Bird/After Theatre menu. 20 mins walk following the promenade, just off inner harbour.
Biancos Italian Restaurant, Torwood Street, Torquay, TQ1 1EB
Tel: 01803 293430
Maha Bharat
Serves a mouth watering menu of contemporary Bengal and Indian cuisine. Possibly the best Indian Restaurant in Torquay !
Evening booking is recommended. Located in Torwood Street near the Harbour and Smokey Joes.
Maha Bharat, 52 Torwood Street, Torquay, TQ1 1DT
Tel: 01803 215541