Best Lobster 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
Gluten Free Options
British
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Fish
Crab
Pork
Scallops
Duck
Parfait
Salmon
Cheesecake
Cod
Bass
Hake
Beef
Meringue
Frozen Yogurt
Cakes
Lobster
Lamb
"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
Seafood
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Bass
Crab
Scallops
Cannelloni
Duck
Ice Cream
Calamari
Creme Brulee
Calamares
Hake
French onion soup
Lamb
Fish & Chips
Fish
Tapas
Burger
Sea Bass
Tacos
custard
Seafood Platters
Rack of Lamb
Cod
Sirloin Steak
Prawns
Scallops
Lobster
"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
Take Thyme Fish Restaurant
Take Thyme Fish Restaurant
94/100 (3524 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
British
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Drinks
Sea Bass and Dressed Local Crab
Cakes
Salad
Pan Fried Mackerel Fillet
Chili
Fish Stew in the Foreground with a Bowl of Mussels
Coquille St Jacques
Pesto
Crab
Brownie
Eton Mess
Fish
Scallops
Puddings
Fruit Crumble
Prawn cocktail
Mussels
Soup
Steak Cooked Perfectly
Chicken Schnitzel
Great Steak
Aperol Spritz
Turbot
Foie Gras
Local Fish
Crab Cake
Mackerel
Aubergine
Irish Stew
Chowder
Sea Bass
Cioppino
Crusty Bread
Prawns
Whitebait
River Fowey Mussels
Atlantic Prawn & Cray Fish Tail Cocktail
Cheese Board
Mediterranean Stew
Fresh Fish
Pan-Seared Local Scallops
Lobster
Devon Dressed Crab
Fish & chips
Bass
Whole Roasted Bream
Hake
Pasta
Sit down
Steakhouse
Healthy
British
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Mastercard
Accepts Credit Cards
Visa
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Mid-range
"This is only a small restaurant, café sized really, but what fabulous food. The owners are a couple who are apparently the (highly talented) chefs..."
Catherine Sheen
"Me and my husband visited this lovely Lobster and fish restaurant yesterday. We arrived to celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary and found this..."
Kirsty Brown
"We chose Take Thyme because of it's great reviews and it certainly lived up to our expectations - excellent fresh fish, beautifully cooked and a..."
John
"A fantastic spot for a delicious lunch. The service was outstanding and the flavours were second to none. Amongst us we had the mussels, dressed crab..."
Kelly Davison
"This restaurant was good last year and great this year. Everything was right, from a lovely atmosphere to great fresh seafood really well cooked, and..."
Ivor Elcock
"Thanks Tara and team for a wonderful (late) lunch on 1 Aug. 4 of us had scallops, seafood chowder and Mediterranean fish stew for starters followed..."
KG Lee
"Amazing little place, great food, very friendly team who were great with small people, literally nothing was too much trouble…. Even a fussy..."
tracey Little
"We had a really delicious lunch here. We actually stayed longer in Ilfracombe just to eat here, and we’re so glad we did. The fish was cooked to..."
Brian Duncan
"Take Thyme is a fantastic place in lovely Ilfracombe. Excellent fresh seafood from the area served competently by Trish, a highly satisfying..."
Thorsten Wulff
"Lovely little seafood restaurant in the heart of Ilfracombe. All dishes well presented and tasted delicious. The Fowey mussels were amazing. ..."
Rachel Littlechild
"So we pleased we got to eat on this restaurant. The staff were lovely and friendly. Food was gorgeous. I had lobster that was caught that morning..."
Marcia Bell
"Amazing food! The owner Tara makes everyone feel welcome. My sister said best squid starter she's had. Recommend the Mediterranean Fish Stew, rich..."
Jules Olph
"Excellent experience. Friendly staff created a comfortable, relaxing, family environment with a nautical vibe. The service was friendly and efficient..."
Giles Heaton
"Awesome lunch, super fresh seafood - lobster 🦞 was great & our teenager son even demolished a bowl of mussels. Staff super welcoming, couldn’t..."
Kerri Matthews
"Finding this restaurant was like finding a diamond in the rough. We struggled to get decent seafood (not your standard battered cod & chips) for a..."
Lourens Erasmus
"Amazing. Had our 25th wedding anniversary lunch here. Had an anniversary drink on the house. The food and service was exceptional A fantastic..."
Alex Demner
"Absolutely 1st class lunchtime experience...from the minute we entered the restaurant we knew it was going to be good...and it turned out to be..."
Paul Rossini
"Great place with amazing service. The food was delicious, especially the chowder. Also extremely accommodating for our..."
I P
"Amazing food, slow service, if you have time for lunch… this is the place, if you are on a schedule … its going to be a..."
patheesen
Espresso Seafood Bar And Grill
Espresso Seafood Bar And Grill
92/100 (4295 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Hake
Salad
Ceviche
Chili
Skate Wing
Crab
Fish
Scallops
Pork
Clams
Chili Crab
Oyster
smugglers restaurant ilfracombe
Calamari
Mussels
Shellfish
Calamares
Burger
Seafood Platters
Prawns
Lobster
"Excellent seafood. Good menu choice from starters through to the desserts. Couldn't recommend it highly enough but you must book. Service in there is..."
Sarah Bird
"My husband and I have eaten here many many times and each and every time the food has been excellent. Helen and her team are always friendly and..."
Sarah Hammett
"Lovely place to eat , management, staff very friendly , as a chef myself could not fault the food thank you for a wonderful night ad by all . Andy..."
Andy Taylor
"We had our last meal here before heading home. Fantastic food, friendly prompt service. Lobster and mussels were particularly good. Would thoroughly..."
Ian Fosten
"I went there on Monday evening. We booked table for 4 and my dinner was superb. Staffs very friendly and polite. The oysters very fresh, crab very..."
JJ Jaruwan Bignell
"Great service & good food definitely worth a visit when in..."
Gary Neilson
"The food was absolutely gorgeous and the service was fantastic. Definitely..."
Katherine Paterson
"Absolutely fantastic! Great service and food was outstanding. Will defiantly heading back on our next visit to Ilfracombe..."
Lucy Davies
"Great locally sourced fish, friendly attentive service, lovely selection of wines and cocktails.. oysters and frites, a perfect combo for a sunny..."
Jane Neale
"Arrived without a reservation and the staff squeezed us in. My burger was nice and my partner's roasted seafood platter was excellent! Making a..."
Peter Powell
"Had a lovely meal here last night the food was amazing and the service was friendly and very attentive.cant wait to go..."
Becky Hoyles
"Outstanding food -and welcomed or family with beautiful service and..."
Louise Allen
"Amazing food, drink and service to match! Will definitely come..."
Chris Tucker
"Heerlijk eten lekker verse vis en leuk gezelschap!..."
Reinier Smeding
"Great value for seafood and very convenient location , however I prefer my lobster to be grilled instead of steamed, staff r friendly and restaurant..."
Kanya Murtha
"Amazing seafood and great wine.. We'll be..."
Shelly Stone
"The BEST seafood restaurant in the South West for both food and hospitality, cannot fault and very reasonably ..."
Jacqui Young
"A truly sublime restaurant, the food is exquisite. I tried skate and black for the first time which was out of this world. I recommend booking in..."
Jonathan M
"This place was a little surprise for us. We had mixed of fresh oysters to start with, then server also seafood small plates such as the sea bass..."
Bobby Lau
"We booked this restaurant a few weeks before coming and I am so glad we did . We were able to sit outside which was lovely, the staff were friendly..."
Sara Otty
"Sunday Funday at the Espresso Seafood Bar and Restaurant. We skipped breakfast at our hotel to enjoy a late afternoon lunch with Espresso. Where do I..."
Mary Ann
"Thank you so much Helen and Izzi for an amazing Sunday lunch. We had clams and fish soup for starter, lemon sole and a large crab for mains, followed..."
Sam Cooke
"Just WOW first time here for us 100% will be calling back thankyou . Lovely atmosphere and service ..."
Victoria Brookes
"Great seafood! And extensive wine menu. Really friendly servers..."
LJ M
"lovely bowl of mussels and probably the rest ,nice menu,inside and outside..."
Bradley McCarthy
"A great dinner experience with colleagues last night, cosy place both out on the deck and indoors later on. Fantastic seafood and the wines to match,..."
Jarno Taniyama
"We had a fabulous meal last week at Espresso, seafood was delicious and the service was great, very friendly staff and it was lovely to chat to the..."
Marion Anthony
Seventy One
Seventy One
91/100 (1487 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
After-hours
Cake
Fish
Scallops
Pork
Risotto
Mussels
Scampi
Pâté
Chowder
Pork Belly
Sea Bass
Cheesecake
Venison
Rack of Lamb
Monkfish
Surf And Turf
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Shepherd's Pie
Cheesecakes
Ice Cream
Hake
Lobster
Brownie
Salad
Puddings
Lamb
Crab
Sit down
British
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"Perfect meal. A warm, friendly welcome and a lovely decorated restaurant with a relaxed and informal atmosphere. The menu offers a good selection of..."
Paul Wright
"What a fantastic little restaurant. Limited capacity and concise menu, but its none the worse for it. The food is nothing short of outstanding for..."
T H
"Dinner for 4 on 1 Aug. Nice and cosy small restaurant which can sit about 16. We had clam chowder, fish cakes and mussels au gratin to start. Lamb..."
KG Lee
"Such a wonderful cosy restaurant. Made very welcome and the food was excellent and just the right amount to savour the fabulous flavours. Definitely..."
Kevin Scott
"Food was delicious and the best food I've had in a long time. Definitely recommend 👌 p.s the chocolate nemesis was to die..."
Sam Symons
"My wife and I had our anniversary meal here this evening, beautiful food, small but perfect restaurant. Would highly recommend..."
Anthony Hazelden
"Really enjoy our evening here. Good quality food at reasonable..."
Wayne
"We had a meal here for our wedding anniversary whilst on holiday in Ilfracombe, it's tucked away along Fore Street, a lovely intimate bistro to dine..."
Soosan Webbo
"This is a quaint little restaurant that serves a small very reasonable menu of quality food. My personal experience was a rather sandy razor clam, my..."
Alan Shaw
"Excellent food and good service, The cheese board was disappointment but didn't detract from what was a very enjoyable experience. We will be eating..."
allan stephenson
S&p Fish Shop And Cafe
S&p Fish Shop And Cafe
91/100 (704 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Seafood
Cafe
British
Gluten Free Options
British
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Prawn Salad
Cockle
Crab
Oyster
Fish
Mussels
Beer
Shellfish
Salmon
Seafood Platter for One
Prawn and Smoked Salmon
Seafood Platters
Half Dressed Lobster
Prawns
Taster Mussel Meat
Sandwiches
Mackerel
Fresh Fish
Club Sandwich
Coleslaw
Cobb Salad
Lobster
Fish Platter
Crawfish
Catfish
Salad
Café
Seafood
Café
British
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"Absolutely lovely, Excellent food, great service. We enjoyed every bite of food and the lads were so nice and welcoming xxx Highly recommend..."
Gisela Bell
"Excellent crab sandwiches and takeaway dressed crab. Definitely worth the 50 mile round..."
Shauna Palmer
"Fabulous fresh seafood. Best we've had. Owners very welcoming and friendly. A must if you're in..."
Michelle Parry-Jones
"Excellent experience very friendly staff lovely food and drinks ps scot told you was going to win the rugby..."
John Bongo Wilkins
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Laurence Young
"Amazing fresh fish and plenty of advice on how to cook it! What more do you need? We loved the skate wings, especially the children, who were really..."
Kerra Dagley nee Spowart
"Always the freshest produce around.And unbeatable value for the quality.You must try some to appreciate it.Thank you for your valued..."
Simon Williams
"The best by..."
Lee Mason
"Lovely and fresh..."
Kamila Crucefix
"This Fish shop is amazing, filled with quality seafood. We visited with family when we were staying local to Ilfracombe last year and we enjoyed it..."
P J
"Whenever we visit Ilfracombe we always make sure to eat at S & P, we've been visiting for many years and the seafood is always good. This experience..."
Daniel Bell
"Such an excellent find for delicious and fresh seafood! My husband and I were looking for a seafood restaurant to celebrate our anniversary. We saw..."
Pooja Pow
"Just back from Ilfracombe and once again fab food and service from S and P x been coming here for years and just gets better 👌 Really enjoyed our..."
Andy Ferguson
"Busy place, we advise booking. We ordered some oysters and the S&P seafood sharing platter for 3 to 4 people, it was divine, we loved it and as we..."
solinas74
"A great treat for us both. We had the platter for 2 and it was fabulous. You could really taste if was freshly caught fish. The service was fab and..."
lynn buckey
"Delightful eatery, excelkant fish choices and the food served was most lush. Sorry I didn't have the taster lobster.. When I saw it I was jealous!!..."
Abboman
"Popped over to S & P pre lockdown to grab some fresh mussels for some Spanish dishes we are trying out in our kitchen for our instagram. Amazing..."
latitudes catering
"Went mid week out of season and had a wonderful seafood platter. Friendly, helpful staff. Would definitely visit again. We ordered to takeaway as it..."
sandra Watters
"Amazing platter for one as well as sandwiches. We will be back again before we leave. Great friendly service, harbour location. What's not to love!!..."
Ben Lawson
The Hele Bay Pub
The Hele Bay Pub
90/100 (6428 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gastropub
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Bar
Pub
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Olives
Chorizo
Lemon Meringue Pie
Roast Dinner
Cheesecakes
Lobster
Chilli Nachos
Pies
Gammon and Chips
Lasagne
Pasta
English Breakfast Tea
Focaccia
Salad
Sausage Mash and Peas
Pesto
Chili
Cod Burger
Fish
Lasagna
Chicken Burger Onion Rings Fries
Crab
Battered Squid Rings
Chicken Nuggets
Sunday roast
Salmon
Gin and Tonic and Beer
Cider
Linguine
Sirloin Steak
Beef burger
Puddings
Burger
Fish and Chips
Yorkshire pudding
Cake
Cheesecake
Chase Chicken
chicken korma
Fish & Chips
Belgium Waffle with Maple Syrup
Cod
Fish & chips
Curry
Pâté
Prawns
Beef
Sit down
Gastropub
British
Bar
Pub
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Television
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
American Express
Serves Alcohol
Mastercard
Wine and Beer
Visa
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
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 Dolphin
The Dolphin
76/100 (1869 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Fast Food
British
Fast food
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Lobster
Chilli Con Carne
Cod and chips
Scampi
Salmon Fillet
Pumpkin soup
Salad
Sausage
Curry Sauce and Chips
Prawn cocktail
Fresh Fish
House Merlot
english breakfast
Crab
Plaice
Pizza and Chips
Mushy peas
Mushy Peas
Seafood Delight
Scampi and chips
Lasagne
Haddock
Burger
Seafood Platters
Fried Shrimp
Cod
Crab
Fish and Chips with a Wedge of Lemon
Curry
Burger
Served with Chips Or
Prawns
Fish Chipa
Fish and Chips Meal with Drink
Omelette
Lasagne
Sit down
Fast food
British
Seafood
Mastercard
Visa
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
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
Seafood
British
British
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Puddings
Cake
Bass
Salad
Scampi
Merlot
Lasagne
Crab
Pâté
Chicken Pot Pie
Cobb Salad
Mussels
Mackerel
Mixed Grill Platter
Salmon
Sea Bass
Lobster Bisque
Lamb
Venison
Steak and Kidney Pie
Fish
Seafood
Onion Rings
Lamb Shank
Garlic Lobster
King prawns
Fish Pie
Fish & Chips
Whitebait
Roasted
Pineapple fritters
Plaice
Seafood Platters
Sausage
Apple Crumble & Custard
Fresh Crab
Fish Platter
Cod
Roast Dinner
Sirloin Steak
Fish and Chips
Whitebait
Cottage Pie
Swordfish
Prawn Cocktail
Surf & Turf
Chocolate Brownie
Prawns
Beef
Fresh Fish
Grilled Plaice with Prawn and Mushroom
Full Lobster Dinner
Exmoor Gold Ale
Fish & chips
Surf And Turf
Lobster
Sit down
British
Seafood
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
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