Restaurants in Devon

Devon's small-scale food producers were trailblazers in the 'real food' revolution and business is booming. There are more new-wave local cheeses to be savoured here than anywhere else in England. Also look out for cider and wine, along with traditional breeds of livestock and local specialities like Dittisham plums.

The south coast is famous for its fish: crabs from Start Bay, River Dart oysters, Brixham mussels, sea bass and more. Restaurants snap up what they can before the big boys get their hands on the catch.

Poopdeck Restaurant - Brixham A little quayside restaurant overlooking Brixham harbour, the Poopdeck naturally makes a speciality of serving fish fresh from the local boats. Itr is becoming one of the top seafood destinations in the area

The Rock Inn - Newton Abbot Dating back to 1750, this venerable Dartmoor pub nestles snugly under the famous stony outgrowth known as the Haytor Rocks. The pub puts on a modern face when it comes to food

Combe House Hotel and Restaurant - Honiton Approaching Combe House along a mile of winding drive through 3,500 acres you will pass beautiful Arabian horses roaming freely. This is one of the most romantic hotels in the Country

Gidleigh Park - Chagford To find Gidleigh Park, you need to negotiate a seemingly never-ending and fearsomely narrow lane: 'keep heart, you're almost there', says the sign