Best Cod in Ilfracombe

9 restaurant menus in Ilfracombe, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Thomas Carr At The Olive Room
Thomas Carr At The Olive Room
99/100 (592 ratings)
Restaurants
British
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Cod
Bass
Hake
Beef
Meringue
Frozen Yogurt
Cakes
Lobster
Lamb
Fish
Crab
Pork
Scallops
Duck
Parfait
Salmon
Cheesecake
"Have eaten here twice now, this week's visit was to celebrate my birthday - so we opted for the 7 course taster menu. Every course was delicious - 4..."
Caroline Oliver
"We had dinner at The Olive Room whilst staying at The Olive Branch guest house for a wedding at Tunnel Beaches. Me and my fiance both agreed it has..."
Clare Tam-Im
"Insanely good food! Had 3 courses from the A la Carte menu and cannot fault one thing. The combination of flavours and the presentation are out of..."
Janine Begley
"We found this restaurant last year and had a wonderful tasty meal. This year we made sure that we booked to eat her again. Four of us ate the taster..."
David Bunford
"We had a fantastic evening there. The food was superb, refined with delicate flavours mixed in with robust favourites. Well worth a visit especially..."
Shirley North
"Our local (Barnstaple) friends booked all four of us in for a birthday celebration for my wife. The restaurant was operating a restricted menu (this..."
Jon Martin
"Loved the meal...the 4 course menu was just the right amount of food... thankyou for some great food...."
Karen Rankin
"Had the 6 course Taster Menu last night ... WOW each course was amazing, full of flavour and textures and an absolute delight to savour. Service..."
Sharon Furmston
"Fantastic meal at The Olive Room tonight. My thanks to you Tom for your hospitality and excellent meal. All seven courses of it! Absolutely..."
Susan Pengelly
"Absolutely incredible. Seven delicious and beautiful little works of art on a plate. So many flavours and textures, but all complementing each other..."
Clare Russell
"Amazing food that makes your taste buds sing!! The staff are very friendly and efficiant. And Thomas Carr is always very accommodating, as i have a..."
Tracy Parker
"Great restaurant and food - the best Michelin star experience we have had so far - great food and service without any pretentiousness -definitely..."
Frank Ellis
"We thoroughly enjoyed a family meal for 8 this week. The restaurant it's self is small and intimate but does not lack atmosphere by any means. The..."
Abigail Louise Ayre
"The best food I've ever eaten. Beautifully balanced flavours and textures and each dish looked like a work of art. We didn't want each dish to..."
Charmain Lovett
"Perfection! Thank you to the whole team for a lovely evening each course was flawless we enjoyed every minute and will definitely be coming back..."
Benjamin Leigh Foster
"Every single thing on every single plate was just amazing. I don't usually do fish but had 2 fish dishes and they were simply sublime. Can't wait to..."
Stephanie Reed
"Amazing food, really lives up to the hype! Had the vegetarian tasting menu which was mind blowingly good. Service was friendly and attentive without..."
chris egner
"From the moment we arrived at Thomas Carr 1873 it felt like a very special occasion. Greeted warmly into a simply but beautifully decorated set of..."
James Bill
"Absolutely fabulous, phenomenal meal. We did the vegetarian tasting menu and every dish was wonderful. We had an amazing meal overall with lovely..."
Grace Stephens
"Fabulous way to spend our wedding anniversary. Had taster menu with wine. Worth every penny. Amazing food and drink. All delicious and amazing. Great..."
Allie Rodgers
"High quality, inventive cooking that is simply delicious We had an enjoyable meal at 1873, taking full advantage of the six course tasting..."
Michelle Morgan
"We went for the vegetarian tasting menu. Superb food beautifully presented and delicious. Wine choice good too. Waitresses very good and a pleasant..."
Yvonne Overell
"We ate the six course tasting menu with paired wines. To put this restaurant in context I would say it's good but just a little away from great. The..."
Richard Bibb
"Delicious tasting menu, really well put together and of course perfectly executed. Friendly and knowledgeable staff and a really comfortable..."
Rachel Minoletti
"Had the 6 course taster menu which was deceptively filling! Actually 8 courses including the treats from the kitchen. Mainly seafood with one meat..."
Martin Donald
"We ate here in mid-October, just over a month after opening. It was outstanding! The £95 menu is good value for a six courses of innovative,..."
James Beard
"This was our third visit here, having first visited in 2020 - a very special experience. The food, and its quality & presentation, is AMAZING. The..."
Gary Rowe
"The food in here was amazing, beautiful dishes with very interesting flavours mostly towards the beggining of the tasting menu. Towards the end is..."
Xavier Salazar Primo
"Fine dining at its best my only criticism is the portions were very small compared to the bill. I'm used to fine dining and used to portion sizes...."
freya simobs
"Exquisite tasting menu. Each dish better than the last and every mouthful a perfect surprise. The atmosphere is cozy without being too gloomy and the..."
Luis Villazon
"Lovely relaxed atmosphere, great service, wines were amazing and the food was..."
David Pinner
"Really enjoyed the new restaurant. Food was perfect, as always. Beautiful medleys of flavour, texture and temperature. A very warm and enviting..."
Vijaya Sadowski
"Just superb. What a wonderful way to start Christmas with an amazing Christmas Eve experience. Staff were relaxed, attentive, informed and..."
Kevin Gemmel
"There’s so many superlatives that I could use for this superb 6 taster meal on the 28.09.21. Each course ( plus extras) was a flavour bomb, from..."
Sally
"Great service and wonderful food. Every course on the tasting menu was served beautifully with lovely flavours. If you get a chance to visit you..."
Mandy Brown
Relish Bar & Bistro
Relish Bar & Bistro
99/100 (1663 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Seafood
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
French onion soup
Lamb
Fish & Chips
Fish
Tapas
Burger
Sea Bass
Tacos
custard
Seafood Platters
Rack of Lamb
Cod
Sirloin Steak
Prawns
Scallops
Lobster
Salad
Bass
Crab
Scallops
Cannelloni
Duck
Ice Cream
Calamari
Creme Brulee
Calamares
Hake
"Amazing! Beautiful food, friendly staff, fun cocktails well worth the visit if you are in the area. Highly recommend, must book in advance as it is a..."
Diane Challenger
"Fab evening! Atmosphere, staff and food were all amazing. The crab was tasty and plentiful and the apple tart was to die for. Well worth a visit..."
Nikki Morris
"Had a wonderful evening here last night with friends..great food, great services and wonderful atmosphere.will be going again and would highly..."
Teejay Jenkins
"Amazing food and cocktails, lovely atmosphere would recommend it for that little bit of..."
Lisa Monckton-rickett
"Had a fantastic meal, perfectly prepared and perfectly served. The owners will bend over backwards to make your visit memorable experience. I will..."
Gary Down
"Superb food and service, wonderful dining experience, left smiling and would definitely return and recommend..."
Dionne Smith
"Amazing food, atmosphere and a warm welcome! Can't wait to eat there again. Highly recommend the blue cheese pate, roasted poussin and apple tart..."
Nicola Gregory
"Awesome food, staff are friendly, best at illfracombe. Defo back for..."
Calvin Taylor Lee
"We had a fantastic meal here tonight-excellent menu options cooked well and incredibly friendly and attentive staff. I wouldn't hesitate to..."
Jo Ward
"Wonderful restaurant and fabulous food! We had an amazing dining experience. Staff attentive and friendly and food best we've had anywhere the area...."
Deb Paughski
"Just superb. Cooked to perfection, sensible prices, real food, nice..."
Karen Whitmore
"Lovely welcome, great service and beautiful food. We’ll be back soon. Loved..."
Chris Blackmore
"Lovely people, beautiful food :) definitely be back if can book a table .thank you..."
Becka Smith
"Wonderful atmosphere, great service and very yummy..."
Drew Lourey
"Amazing food, great service will definetly visit again. Thank you..."
Dawny Hughes
"We were very lucky to get a late cancellation here and were really glad we did. Extremely warm welcome and awesome food - the octopus starter was one..."
Kate Martin
"The food was absolutely outstanding, the staff are attentive and friendly but don't hurry you. The atmosphere is really relaxed, with all the new..."
Deborah Hillier
"We regularly visit north Devon and this was recommended to us. We will be passing on this recommendation to anyone that will listen (including you..."
Ian Masters
"Great restaurant serving fantastic seafood and also meat and veggie dishes. Brilliant service from Kate and the team. Not been since we were here 8..."
Philip Coleman
"Really impressed with my trip to Relish, fantastic menu with a great amount of choice, hard to narrow it down! Three brilliant courses and some..."
Matt Bates
"Outstanding welldone kate sarah and..."
John Gibney
"you need to book to guarantee a table .The front of house are superb and are always attentive. They offer a warm friendly invitation to dine . The..."
Steve Goodchild
"A top class restaurant, food was excellent. Very friendly and welcoming..."
Alison Hogg
"Went back to Relish, for the first time, in years. Even though covid restrictions, were in place, Kate made us feel at home. the food & ambience was..."
John Bramble
"Definitely THE place to enjoy some excellent hospitality, a very warm welcome atmosphere, the food was an absolute treat, the level of service was..."
Paul Gibson
Maddy’s Chippy
Maddy’s Chippy
93/100 (1590 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Fast Food
Fast food
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Curry
Puddings
Cake
Apple pie
Sausage
Fresh Fish
Fish
Burger
Plaice
Scampi
Mushy Peas
Fish & chips
Milkshake
Cheese burger
Sausage and Chips
Salad
Large Cod and Chips
Fish & Chips
Fish Chips and Curry
Haddock
Fish and Chips
Cod
Have Chips
Sit down
Seafood
Fast food
British
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Not a very fish and chips person but since we were by the coast we thought we'd have some nice fresh fish. Looked in Google for somewhere nice to eat..."
irene delri
"Fish well cooked. Nice chips. Before we went there was atleast one place on the internet that said you could eat in. But if that area existed it..."
Tom D
"Nice, typical seaside fish and chips plaice, haha. Service was quick, social distancing measures in effect. Good menu and generous portions, though..."
Jim Pettitt
"The young lady serving was very polite. The fish, chips & mushy peas were delicious. Lovely chips and fish cooked to perfection so well done to the..."
Rachel Latimer
"YES I am back again Too long time. Having Classic Fish and Chips with Bake Beans and a little salad. Eat the salad first then put Beans on my Chips...."
Stephen Little
"Needed a good hearty fish and chip supper and Maddys Chippy did the job. Ordered takeout fish and chips - the chips were prefect. The fish was..."
Adam Quay-Ross
"By far the best fish and chips in Ilfracombe, fish is lightly battered and it’s a cute little eating hole. Staff are friendly and accommodating...."
Curtis Varley
"Wasnt very happy with our meal and called and the owner was a very well mannered man who sent us the meal again and refunded money aswel which i said..."
Donna Howat
"hands down the best fish me and partner have ever had, nice little place with very friendly staff..."
Matt “M3SS-E”
"Had Sausage and chips here last night, it was so..."
Mike Lewis (Camper_Stan)
"Good cod and chips at a good price. Good size portions. Nice staff. Would..."
TheSmunfa73
"Our very large group were staying in ilfracombe for a wedding and we placed an order for over 40 portions of fish and chips They managed to complete..."
Tony Stallan
"BEST EVER FISH AND CHIPS Myself and the Mrs popped into Maddys off the cuff Lovely little place great wine but The Fish and Chips were the best we..."
steve harvey
"Lovely fish and chips! Great..."
Lucy Metcalfe
Lynbay Fish And Chips
Lynbay Fish And Chips
91/100 (24517 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast Food
British
Fast food
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Brunch
Curry
Fish and Chips GF
Cake
Scampi
Fish
Burger
Sausage
Fried
Fish & chips
Fresh Fish
Plaice
Mushy Peas
Chimichurri
Savaloy and Chips
Fish & Chips
Cod and Chips with Mushy Peas
Haddock
Fish Cakes and Chips
Cod
Fried Shrimp
Fish Chips Mushy Peas and Gravy
Sit down
Seafood
Fast food
British
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Not only is this the best chippy in ilfracombe, I would go so far as to say it's the best in the West Country. Having been to the famous chippy in ..."
Silver Fox Beesley
"Friendly staff, proper seaside fish and chips which were beautifully fresh and tasty � generous portion sizes as well! When payment accidentally..."
Cassie Millard
"Lynbay was recommended to me by a local as we are on holiday and it's the best fish and chips ever! Highly recommend and good..."
Amyy Louise Coates
"Came to Ilfracombe on hols this week. Made 2 special trips to Lynbay as I’d heard such good reviews & recommendations. Have to agree this place is..."
Lucy Frost
"Get take away from here all the time good food best kebab I've had in a long..."
Rosie Astridge
"Just got delivery and it was amazing! Arrived quickly, fish was cooked perfectly and batter was crispy, tasted delicious. Chips were very freshly..."
Connor Phillips
"Would like to say thank you to the staff at lynbay fish & chip shop ilfracombe for fish and chips delivered at ilfracombe football club last night...."
Jenny Kathryn Prideaux
"Lovely place - stayed open late for us because we arrived in town late. Fish and burgers were..."
Trish Anne
"First day of our vacation from Texas & just ate the best fish & chips...delicious, we'll be back. I highly recommend this awesome..."
Jane Randolph
"Won't go anywhere else 10/10 when we ordered large fish Omg didn't realise they gave you 2 but so tasty and the curry sauce they need to jar it up..."
Victoria Cooper
"Just ordered my first meal through just eat, great food, hot when arrived, quick to turn up and all exactly as ordered! Thanks guys, keep up the good..."
Bee Trueman
"Everything is cooked fresh and the chips are are never kept for too long..."
Jason Carr
"Great service, great food, great value!! Nuff..."
Rachel Ford
"We had fish and chips take out this evening. There was a bit of a wait for the food, but it was very much worth it. The food was delicious, but also..."
Gemma
"Stayed in mortehoe a week ago and visited Lynbay fish and chips as been recommended. Absolutely first class food have a large seating area as well...."
Andy
"Went here with a family member who is gluten free. Read online they do gf fish and chips every day of the week. Place seemed popular for takeaway. We..."
Colin Bertram
"We ordered for delivery and the food was perfection. We had the vegan burger and the spicy bean burger with chips each & peas. The vegan burger was..."
Sam H
"Went for lunchtime fish & chips today. Bit of a wait but meant they were fresh. Best fish & chips I’ve had in ages! The batter was very light & not..."
Emily Airey
"Best fish and chips we’ve had in a long time (even compared to Hastings). Batter was light and chips were lovely and fresh. Great services from the..."
Peter Fitch
"We had the best Fish and Chips here . We visited Ilfracombe and wanted Fish and Chips at the harbour. My Mum is celiac and they served and advertised..."
Mark Loades
"Lovely place to visit if you fancy a chippy dinner/tea Warm welcome and great food and take..."
Carl Thomson
"A great location with amazing food! Trying to get a table is hit and miss due to it being very popular. Highly..."
Michael Cornwell
"We’ve been to Lynbay Fish & Chip Restaurant for a few times now and have never been disappointed with the food. Take away and eat in, the..."
M T
"Takeaway fish and chips eaten sitting on the harbour wall outside the shop - perfect after a day trip to Lundy. Good flaky fish in crisp light..."
Bridget Workman
"Highly recommend this restaurant!..excellent service and excellent staff…we dropped in without booking and we were made to feel so welcome. Helpful..."
Flora
"August 2020 review. When ever we visit we always come here as the fish and chips are beautiful and the portion is huge. Came back on 3rd May 2023..."
Sam Williams
"We where a walk bye tourist couple . Really friendly staff. We sat inside . The Chips where some of the best we had. No excess grease. I accidentally..."
Alan Peters
The Hele Bay Pub
The Hele Bay Pub
90/100 (6428 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Bar
Pub
British
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gastropub
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Battered Squid Rings
Crab
Pâté
Lasagna
Chicken Nuggets
Gin and Tonic and Beer
Salmon
Chorizo
Cider
Sirloin Steak
Roast Dinner
Beef burger
Fish and Chips
Burger
Pies
Yorkshire pudding
Chase Chicken
Cheesecake
chicken korma
Belgium Waffle with Maple Syrup
Fish & Chips
Cod
Curry
Fish & chips
Chicken Burger Onion Rings Fries
Prawns
Beef
Sunday roast
Olives
Linguine
Cheesecakes
Lemon Meringue Pie
Lobster
Puddings
Chilli Nachos
Cake
Lasagne
Gammon and Chips
English Breakfast Tea
Pasta
Focaccia
Sausage Mash and Peas
Salad
Pesto
Cod Burger
Chili
Fish
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
British
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
American Express
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Mastercard
Television
Visa
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Wow !! Why have I not found you before, called in for a quick bite ... ended up with the full 3 course affair, and to be honest was expecting your..."
Tracey Smith
"Came here the other night for food, it's was incredible. The staff was very welcoming and we received brilliant customer service from start to..."
Ria George
"Found this little gem while on honeymoon. Food is amazing full of flavour and generous portions. Had meals here on three different days, chorizo..."
Giselle Major
"We went to Hele bay pub tonight for the valentines meal it was first class couldn't fault anything from the minute we walked through the door we were..."
Sandra Price
"Eaten here twice this week and was superb both nights - have the best gammon I've ever tasted and nothing was too much trouble for the very attentive..."
Tracey Need
"Absolutely beautiful food and amazing staff. Couldn’t fault a thing. Proper home made , good quality food. Would definitely..."
Danielle Harris
"The best lasagna I have eaten! Friendly staff and everyone on our table enjoyed their homemade food. Definitely worth a visit. Wish we lived closer..."
Alicia Jaques
"We used this pub every evening for either drinks or for food while we stayed at Beach Cove resort, great staff and great service. We had a burger,..."
Andy Eley
"Great family pub, fantastic food and very friendly welcoming staff. Would definatly..."
Amanda Peverelle
"Amazing find! Driven past a few times and thought how nice the refurbishment looked so decided to go for sunday lunch. Amazing food and service with..."
Victoria Louise Sprigg
"Fantastic home made food, great staff very welcoming, would recommend to..."
Peter Soulsby-Lee
"Amazing home cooked food. Not your average pub food. The chef is clearly very passionate about the food he serves. Staff very helpful particularly if..."
Gael Woodford
"Fantastic food , staff & Atmosphere . My husband & I had the steak & wine deal the steaks were cooked to perfection !!!! Will definitely return again..."
Louise Down
"Stopped at Hele beach for a quick lunch. Plenty of outdoor space in the sun at midday (open time) on a Friday. Chicken burger was very good, moist,..."
Victoria
"We spent the morning looking for sea glass in Hele bay and then popped up to the Hele Bay Pub for some lunch. We were greeted with a friendly smile..."
Adam Bevan
"We have literally just left and I was so compelled to write a review. We came here with our dachshund and our 5 month old. We had absolutely..."
Hannah Richardson
"Cannot recommend highly enough. The food was lovely, the staff were attentive, friendly and helpful. We had the roast dinner, the portions are great,..."
mummy_of_girls
"The pub a slightly mixed bag. The service was great and the host lovely but we were seated in a slightly dark corner, although we did meet some..."
Jim Whitehead
"Friendly staff, nice food, yet a lack of information on the website. The menu on offer at the moment is heavily reduced, they are currently not..."
Josh Bridgens
"Food here was great, three people in our group had fish & chips and said it was lovely, the portions were huge and extremely tasty! I however had the..."
Daniel Totterdell
"Great, child friendly pub. Nice staff and locals. Good food and relaxed but not your run of the mill menu. A little more than average. Recommend the..."
Harvey Saidha
"Really lovely burgers, the chicken burger came with two options- either grilled or fried breadcrumb. Came with onion rings and a decent portion of..."
Potato Chucks
"Didnt actually use the bay pub did hear the sad news about the Queen passing away bless her had a look around the bay first time been down there..."
Angela Ward
"Nice and good quality dishes, superb..."
István Ferenc Balogh
"Lovey pub great for families, there’s a soft play area downstairs and plenty of room inside and outside for people to sit. Food was very nice also..."
Corey G
"Lovely pub in Hele Bay, looking out onto the beach. Seating inside and outside with food and drink options. Best book for food, it's gets busy...."
Duncan Cooper
The Pier Brewery Tap & Grill
The Pier Brewery Tap & Grill
82/100 (1429 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Gastropub
Vegan Options
Brew Pub
British
British
Gastropub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Brew Pub
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Drinks
Mushroom Burger with Cheese and Onion Rings
Fish & Chips
Beer
Macaroni cheese
Fries with Truffle Oil and Parmesan
Cod
Cider
Sunday roast
Swordfish
Salt and pepper squid
Puddings
Fish & chips
Sandwiches
Burger
Nachos
Vegan Sunday Roast
Black and Bleu Burger
Baguette
Battered Fish and Chips
Beef
Mackerel
Lasagne
Lasagne Chips and Garlic Bread
Sausage
Swordfish
Coleslaw
Bean Chilli Nachos
Lamb
Veggie Burger with Halloumi
Mackeral Salad
Salad
Fish
Cheese & Pickle Sandwiches
Chili
Pork
Beef Burger Blue Cheese and Onion Ring with Chips
Crab
Charcuterie
Sit down
Brew Pub
Bar
Gastropub
British
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
American Express
Wine and Beer
Mastercard
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Visa
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Seating
Live Music
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"We have eaten twice here this week and honestly the food is fab. We had the Cod best cod ever. The Butterfly Chicken was very nice and the Gammon..."
Catherine Bennett
"The Pier has a great location next to the harbour with sea views from the terrace. We enjoyed a really good lunch despite the staff being two down..."
Cymru Jon
"5th October 2023. 17:30. Walking past The Pier Brewery, I see, on the board outside, Swordfish, I haven't eaten swordfish for a long time. We get a..."
Okeydokey rollem
"Was down for a couple days midweek between the May bank holidays. It wasn’t very busy, the bar person was in a bit of a dither because her sister..."
Suub B
"We had an amazing meal here last night. The cod was divine, in a very light fresh batter and we chose the onion mash and garden peas to go with it...."
Caroline Phillips
"Dog friendly, amazing views from their terrace and friendly welcoming staff. Had a double burger and fish and chips and wow, amazing, fish comes in..."
Alex Barrett
"Really lovely inside now, the current management have updated the place and made it a nice pub to stop at while down at ilfracombe harbour. And now..."
nathan Elwell
"Waiting Staff Amazing! Our Sea Food Cooked to perfection! Definitely Recommend..."
Jenna McDonagh
"Weather was very weathery so we ducked in to get a spot of lunch. Staff seemed a little under pressure. Nice vibe to the place, definitely child..."
Paul Boorman
"Three generations of my family have just enjoyed a fabulous, memorable dinner on the upper terrace of The Pier in Ilfracombe. Everything was..."
Michael Mancey
"In a word, Fantastic. We spent a few days in Ilfracombe, each night trying somewhere different to eat, all of which were ok. But wow, the food in..."
Colin Keeper
"Amazing food in the most beautiful setting , fresh caught cod was to die for in lovely light batter not greasy at all. Cater well for children Great..."
Kara Webster
"Visited on a Monday lunchtime in June, nice and cool inside, dog friendly pub near the harbour. We had a dressed crab and a mackerel salad both of..."
Julie Bertjab
"Nicely decorated and right in the harbour. Good sea..."
Philip Humpage Humpage
"Stopped here after seeing the signs outside advertising the local Wizard Brewery, only to find none of their brews available nor were there any craft..."
Derek
"That Devon Blue burger was no doubt the best burger I've ever eaten and I've had MANY. Flavours, quality, textures, all perfect. So gutted I was only..."
Amber Reid
The Ilfracombe Fryer
The Ilfracombe Fryer
82/100 (3988 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Fast Food
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
British
Fast food
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Fish & chips
Chicken Fingers
fish n chips
Deep Fried Mars Bar
Cheeseburger
Fish and Chips
Burger
Fried Shrimp
Scampi
Sausage
Fried
Salad
Fish & Chips
Fresh Fish
Haddock
Plaice
Cod
Mushy Peas
Deep Fried Mars Bar
Sit down
Fast food
British
Seafood
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"1 of the best fish n chips I've had, massive portions....p.s I’m not really a fan of..."
Bristol Clothing
"On busy times be prepared to wait, not too long. Once seated you browse through the menu and within no time your order is taken. Everything is..."
Alan Cocksedge
"Lovely staff members & quick service! Food was great for lunch service, from a non chip eater, the chips were..."
Lauren Fletcher
"Lovely staff and excellent chips! Highly recommend the battered Mars bar!! 😂 My dog was welcome and a lovely view outside..."
Joanna Momi
"Fish was amazing but sadly myself and many customers, ( I saw their left overs) the chips were awful. Lovely friendly staff. Exceptionally clean..."
Jo Fawcett
"Friendly staff and quick service. Fish (cod) was really great, nice chips..."
James H
"Food is freshly cooked and staff are very friendly and helpful. Wide range of food available. Dogs are..."
A K
"Clean and welcoming restaurant, friendly staff and tasty food with very generous..."
David Skerrett
"Freshly cooked, good quality food, in sizeable portions served by lovely staff, at an affordable price!!!! Cannot recommend more! Such lovely..."
Ben is Zero
"it was just extremely average, there's definitely better around. the fish was really nice but was ruined by the chips. they tasted and had the..."
mai
"Fresh out of the frier fish and chips. Delicious and lots of it. This is what a visit to the sea side should entail. 5 star..."
Andy M
"Fitted eight of us on a wet Tuesday, friendly and welcoming staff, food cooked fresh to order, everyone should try the pea fritter. Fish was lovely..."
Michael Verrier
"Best fish and chips we have had in a long time. They even grilled our friends fish as she can't have the batter and it was delicious. Very good value..."
Janice Rayner
"Popped in for lunch on a Sunday. Plenty of seats available,clean and tidy. Wonderful, freshly cooked food,delicious. Would definitely recommend. Have..."
Angela Hemming
"Some of the best fish and chips we've had for a while but don't expect speedy or enthusiastic service, probably worth the wait though. Second visit,..."
David Dear
"Excellent lunchtime meal for 4. Very clean restaurant, plenty of space. The food was fantastic (the cod melted in the mouth) and the service was..."
Rebecca Skinner
"I thought it was a bit pricey when I looked at the menu, I chose the fisherman special, it was gorgeous and cooked to perfection 👍 PS you don't..."
Paul Mason
"Wow what a fantastic experience. Staff were so friendly and accommodating and the food was excellent. A huge portion of freshly cooked fish and..."
Claire Holloway
The Dolphin
The Dolphin
76/100 (1869 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
British
Fast food
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
British
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Lasagne
Haddock
Burger
Seafood Platters
Fried Shrimp
Cod
Crab
Curry
Fish and Chips with a Wedge of Lemon
Burger
Prawns
Served with Chips Or
Fish Chipa
Omelette
Fish and Chips Meal with Drink
Lasagne
Fish
Lobster
Chilli Con Carne
Cod and chips
Salmon Fillet
Pumpkin soup
Scampi
Salad
Curry Sauce and Chips
Prawn cocktail
Sausage
Fresh Fish
House Merlot
english breakfast
Plaice
Crab
Pizza and Chips
Mushy peas
Mushy Peas
Seafood Delight
Scampi and chips
Sit down
Fast food
British
Seafood
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
American Express
Mastercard
Visa
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food is excellent. They also are good with allergies they have gluten free options too. The girl with red hair ( kat )was a great waitress if..."
Henry Alexander
"Fast, efficient service by a smoothly run team. 7pm on a Tuesday night and it was buzzing. By the time we left there was a que to be seated. The..."
Angela Thompson
"Good Food, Good Service. Nice little place on the harbour, what you would expect for a seaside town. I had the seafood delight just to try..."
Shellie Davies
"Popped in for dinner and enjoyed calamari starter and lobster salad. Super friendly and down to earth staff. Easy..."
Rich Howman
"Our family of 4 had dinner there on 31 July. We enjoyed the view of the pier from our window table. Service was very good, our server was friendly..."
KG Lee
"5 star food and beyond! The service was so thoughtful, warm and prompt and the team really welcoming. We even witnessed the owner drop everything to..."
richard harrison
"Absolutely perfect battered cod and chips, honestly really tasty. Saveloy was on point and the curry sauce was incredible. Restaurant is clean and..."
J L C
"It may have just been the timing of my visit, who knows. However, I've just had the best cod, chips and mushy peas I've had in a long, long time. ..."
moose4675
"We always have a meal here when we're in Ilfracombe. The fish is freshly cooked and the chips are great. You can have a beer or wine, and the service..."
Jules Rastelli
"Restaurant is clean and tidy. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Food was very good. Plenty of chips and the fish was delicious. Plenty of seating..."
Gemma
"Lovely food, great service, reasonable prices. And dog..."
Sarah Whitaker
"Food was delicious. My husband said his fish was so good and the batter was perfect. Really nice chips. There was a lot of choice on the menu. Prices..."
B T
"Service was excellent. Staff very polite. Food was excellent, hot and freshly cooked. A very good experience. I will return there again. Very good..."
Christopher Brown
"The staff were excellent, the young lady serving us in the restaurant was very attentive to my children and made our visit a pleasure. Very relaxed..."
Michael Hamlet
"Cater for various types of meals but majorly fish of course. The steak meal was cooked just nice and the gluten free fish and chips was fantastic...."
Vickie Riceman
"As fish&chip shops go its a really good one, much improved in recent years, and a great place for a casual fish supper whilst down at ilfracombe ..."
nathan Elwell
The Smugglers Restaurant
The Smugglers Restaurant
75/100 (1616 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
British
British
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Lamb Shank
Garlic Lobster
Seafood
King prawns
Whitebait
Fish & Chips
Roasted
Pineapple fritters
Sausage
Seafood Platters
Apple Crumble & Custard
Fresh Crab
Roast Dinner
Cod
Sirloin Steak
Whitebait
Prawn Cocktail
Swordfish
Fish and Chips
Chocolate Brownie
Fresh Fish
Prawns
Surf & Turf
Beef
Grilled Plaice with Prawn and Mushroom
Full Lobster Dinner
Fish & chips
Onion Rings
Surf And Turf
Exmoor Gold Ale
Lobster
Fish Pie
Puddings
Plaice
Bass
Cake
Salad
Merlot
Fish Platter
Lasagne
Scampi
Crab
Chicken Pot Pie
Cottage Pie
Cobb Salad
Pâté
Mackerel
Mussels
Mixed Grill Platter
Sea Bass
Salmon
Lobster Bisque
Lamb
Venison
Steak and Kidney Pie
Fish
Sit down
Seafood
British
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Good restaurant. Vintage feel of 70s seaside eating. Good food, well cooked. Excellent service, very friendly. Interior dark wood, red, glazed..."
Gill P
"First time we've tried lobster. Wonderful location too. Very friendly atmosphere. Can get busy but you can't..."
Marc
"Managed to get a table here last minute and we were SO glad that we did! There's a great waiting team here (and a great kitchen team too). We had a..."
Chris “Bearded Grizzly” Brister
"Delicious food, a bit pricey but 100% worth it. Staff were friendly and food came quickly. Lovely decor, all nautical themed. Definitely worth a stop..."
Cameron Lincoln
"My family and I had the pleasure of revisiting The Smugglers Restaurant again this evening. As usual, everything was absolutely lovely. Food, staff,..."
Chris Poulton
"Amazing food and our waitress was very pleasant. I can understand why they don't take bookings, you do have to wait a bit but its so worth the wait...."
Suzie Banks
"A small but intimate space full of nicknacks and nautical memorabilia, Friendly staff do their best to accommodate you. The food was good and a fair..."
Graham Short
"What a treat! Very "traditional" decor but very recently refreshed. We loved it. The food was absolutely spot on with a wonderful menu. Cracking..."
richard harrison
"What a place! It's like an explosion in an antiques shop. Everywhere you look there's something unusual displayed on the walls or ceiling. Good..."
Dave Turner
"Excellent food and service! Went here one night and it was so good we came back the next night. Friendly and fast service even when busy. The manager..."
joshua fry
"Lovely little place with lots of character. Loved all the barrels, trumpets and stuff hanging from the ceiling. Food was really nice and didn't have..."
jamie green
"Lovely little restaurant 😍 beautiful food. - Good menu Great prices lovely view out on to the harbour quirky, great place for a meal staff our..."
Donna O'Sullivan
"Lovely restaurant in a great setting. Very friendly table service and a lot of maritime decorations to view. Good choice of food and brilliantly..."
Carl Edwards
"Went as a family, and me Mam got the garlic lobster (£32) and it was gorgeous, pulls apart lovely (comes with chips or rice) I got the vegetable..."
Oliver “Ollie Ollie Ollie” Hawkins
"My boyfriend and I passed by this place after a boat ride in Ilfracombe and it immediately caught my attention! We didn’t immediately go in as we..."
YourFoodTaster
"Lovely surroundings and very cosy. Everything we ordered was good quality pub food. Kids roast dinner was a big success. Chicken pie was great...."
Harvey Saidha