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The Glorious Oyster
93/100 (1969 ratings)
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Street Food
British
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Street Food
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Shellfish
Maldon Oysters
Vietnamese Fish Soup & Mussels in Cider
Cullen Skink and a Fish Finger Sandwich
Sandwiches
Fish Finger Salad with Dressed Salad Potatoes
Curry
Burger
Dressed Crab Fish Finger Sandwich with a Side Salad of Cockles
crab sandwich
Pastel de Nata
Oysters Rockefeller
Rose Wine
Lobster
Oysters on the Half Shell
Club Sandwich
Seafood Curry
Salad
Mussels Marinara
Cakes
Crab Thermidor
Fish
Crab
Scallops
Crab Platter
Coffee
Oyster
Hummus Flatbread
Tom yum soup
Mussels
Skate Cheeks
fish finger sandwich
Fast food
British
Street Food
Seafood
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Cash Only
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"A fantastic place to eat. The food was delicious. We had oysters, mussels, the curry and a fish finger sandwich. The oysters and mussels were very..."
DJ Fidget
"If you visit Instow you MUST visit the Glorious Oyster, visited a few times now and loved it every time. Oysters are huge and fresh as can be. Crab..."
Amanda Gardner
"Feels like we were in a tropical place. Amazing staff and oysters to die for. Really good rose too. Fabulous job..."
Haden Jonah Rowling-Sami
"A small fish shack oasis tucked round the corner of Instow that honestly serves the best meals in the area. On top of that the service was extremely..."
John Nix
"Had lunch here with the family, lovely Crab Sandwich (£12), relaxed and friendly vibe. The location is best on a sunny day when you can forget you..."
Greg Smith
"Lovely staff, very dog friendly with lots of water bowls and dog treats! Lots of home baked goodies. Delicious fresh food!! Highly..."
Alice Roberts
"Absolutely delightful spot that we stopped off at after a long cycle ride. Terrific coffee and alcohol selection, but the star of the show was the..."
Sean Thomas
"Came here for lunch and ordered a crab sandwich and some oysters. Easily one of the best-tasting oysters I've ever had. Everything tasted fresh! Wish..."
Justine Laure
"Amazing 🤩.. Crab so fresh and worth every penny.. everything locally supplied great menu.. beer & wine served chilled atmosphere..."
Gary Mason
"As it says in the name of the bar, Glorious! I ordered the dressed crab with salad, really fresh tasting crab and salad, highly recommended..."
Tim Sarfas
"Great place for a snack, it does get busy especially when it’s a nice day as it’s outside eating near the beach. The car park is free next to the..."
Paul “Clayman”
"Tunes on the Dunes, organised by Glourious Oyster. Two gorgeous evenings out linking up, dancing or chilling was fab.. Come and meet some lovely folk..."
Sue Smith
"Lovely place for a bite to eat near the beach, perfect for sea good lovers. Relaxed atmosphere. Resonable prices for quality food and friendly..."
Not so Plain
"This is the BEST place. I can’t believe I haven’t been before. Lived in the area as a child and back all the time but had never got this far..."
Rich Wilson
"This was sourced by my younger sister, who found an absolute gem. For mid October, the weather was AMAZING and only added to our experience. The..."
Charlie
"Loved it. We only had time for coffee and cake as the weather was changing. Victoria sponge to die for...was delicious. The menu looked great and..."
Allie Rodgers
"Love oysters do had to go... Took away a dozen unshucked ones and had em for me tea. They kindly gave me a selection of sauces and a lemon..."
Abboman
"A very cute little cafe. Selling locally produced and perfectly cooked food, and with a very chilled vibe. Plenty of outdoor seating and a very..."
Dave Roderick
The Quay Inn
88/100 (898 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Gluten Free Options
British
Vegan Options
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Mussels
Scrambled eggs
Salmon
Fish & chips
gin
Cider
Scotch egg
Coffee Cake
Fish & Chips
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sandwiches
San Miguel
Burger
Mozzarella Panini
Vegetable Thai Curry
Fish and Chips
Bread Pudding
Cakes
Shore Break Ale
Fish
Beef
Ham and Cheese Sandwich and Vegetable Crisps
Pork
Beef Madras & Steak and Ale Pie
Butter
english breakfast
Salad
Sunday roast
Crab
Beer
Bar
Pub
British
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Television
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"We loved this place, the atmosphere was relaxing and the staff were truly great, friendly and accommodating 👍. It isn't a huge place, so we phoned..."
patricia ward
"Fitted us in for a Sunday roast at short notice, food nice, could have been a little bigger portion possibly? Friendly staff and nice..."
Derek Gibson
"Lovely pub and had a great full English maybe some black pudding as well but me wanting a xtra lol..."
Diane Brodie-farmer
"After a 8km walk from home this was our oasis in the desert! Friendly barman, excellent food. Just wish we could have stayed longer, but had to walk..."
Neil Williams
"Excellent lunch service. Really enjoyed the food and drinks. The two little resident terriers stole my heart (they love a little doggy treat too)!..."
Jackie Orton
"Tea is always good, as are the Belgium buns and the bacon rolls. Great place for breakfast before the shops..."
Charles Kitchen
"Always good food with a lovely friendly atmosphere thanks to Steve and his partner. Best Sunday lunch in..."
K22 MDL
"Very nice place. Nice food. Toilets available inside. A much bigger restaurant is at the rear of the building. Great views from outside..."
Harvey Room
"A great little traditional pub on the front of Instow good views down the river torridge towards..."
Stephen Skeet
"Really nice pub with a good selection of drinks. Very friendly staff giving a warm..."
Colin Finch
"AMAZING Lovely Friendly Service . Local fresh fish on the menu Appledore mussels we're wonderful all the meals we're Lovely can't fault it ...."
Zara Brown
"Lovely friendly pub, and the food is absolutely delicious! We had whitebait, garlic prawns and garlic mushrooms as a lunchtime meal to share, and..."
Sarah Russell
"Good well cooked pub food. Busy downstairs bar area and restaurant upstairs. Good views of the estuary. We had a crab linguine and Thai curry from..."
Chris Mason
"Nice pub, great views, friendly..."
Cool Plumb
"Dog friendly.. Absolutely lovely food very good prices. Clean and very friendly staff nothings too much trouble. Justry try the sandwiches they are..."
NINA Dessypris
"Nice proper pub good prices, love the otter lager. Worth a visit...."
Keith Stannard
"Good selection of lagers and nice chairs out the front to gaze over the..."
Jason Moore
"Lovely pub and fantastic Sunday..."
Janet Lucas
"Great fish and chips sitting outside with a nice..."
Danny Bowers
Instow Arms
86/100 (5541 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Salad
Wings
Toasts
Roast Beef
Chili
Pork
Lasagne
Mussels
Tagliatelle
Salmon
Paella
Burger
Halloumi
Cakes
Fish & Chips
Lamb
Cod
Pesto
Curry
Beef
Fish & chips
Fish
Prawns
Fajitas
Pasta
Nachos
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"After a day of hiking, Instow Arms beckoned to us as an oasis on our way back. Even though the pub was full, we were offered a snug spot near the..."
Fridtjof Stein
"Off-chance lunch, very nice place, food delicious and arrived quickly, piping hot too. Dog..."
Alison Pearce
"Excellent all around. There's sturdy covered outside seating for all year around, plenty of dog bowls, fast service, polite and knowledgeable staff,..."
John Nix
"One of the best places in the around, staff are always welcoming and friendly no matter how busy they are. Food is excellent and very fresh. I always..."
Olé Minns
"Even though it was very busy, sitting outside gave you the feeling of having plenty of space to yourselves. We had a group of 12 with us, and the..."
Steve Tucker
"Although initially I thought the prices were higher the enormous portions of lovely food more than justify it. We all left very happy and..."
Katy Wilson
"This place is fabulous! Situated right on the beach, but with shelter from the glass around the patio area, you don't get blown to bits, but if you..."
Allison Sibbick
"We stayed just outside Instow last week, visiting the Instow Arms twice. Day 1 was after a decent dog run up and down the beach, sufficient to order..."
Steven Jackson
"Great food and fantastic service, very pleasant way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Also fabulous..."
Paula Pinkney
"This is a great pub, very popular with locals like myself and tourists alike. Even on a busy night, you can always find a table outside, loads of..."
Laura Twomey
"Brilliant experience from the second we stepped through the doors. Waitresses very quick and service very speedy. Food amzing DO NOT miss the huge..."
Rose Haldane
"Pre Christmas meal. Can't fault it. Generous portions and well cooked. Wellington from the specials menu was very good value compared to London, as..."
brian duncan
"This place was amazing to spend the last day of our holidays! I had the BBQ pork ribs and it was the best thing I’ve ever eaten. The portion size..."
Oliver Bracebridge-Henderson
"Great friendly pub very good choice of food & drink excellent service recommended to anyone wanting a great meal This pub is dog friendly so take..."
Paul Jevon
"Friendly informal pub/restaurant with excellent food, overlooking the beach and estuary. The Korean BBQ wings are unbelievably good, and all of the..."
Ian W
"Nice pub, good food, holiday prices. Staff really friendly and service was amazingly fast. Lovely views of the dunes from the front. If it’s rainy..."
richard law
"Sunday lunch was fantastic, very generous portions, service and location was fabulous with views across the water as we ate. We will..."
Claire Pointon
"So tasty, friendly and attentive staff, huge portion sizes. Recommend..."
Christine McHardy
"Visited here after a recommendation whilst on holiday. Great atmosphere with cracking views across the estuary....food was good. Massive portions..!..."
Paul Bayliss
Marine Restaurant
85/100 (30 ratings)
Restaurants
British
British
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
British
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My family and I had lunch at The Boathouse Inn whilst on holiday in the area. We all agreed it was out favourite place to eat, as the food was..."
Lydia Goodfield
"Recommend the seafood platter was amazing. Visited twice and both times staff have been attentive and the view is beautiful. Absolutely lovely dining..."
Amanda Gardner
"We had such a wonderful Saturday lunch here. The weather was looking like rain and we'd booked on the deck without cover. They were kind enough to..."
Ali Akhtar
"Always a pleasure to come back here. The food is always beautifully prepared and full of flavour, the service warm and friendly!..."
Mark Wardle
"Came here for our Anniversary Meal. The food was amazing. We sat out on the balcony overlooking the water. As the sun set, we enjoyed the beautiful..."
Richard Scrimshaw-Edwards
"We had three visits during our stay in Instow, two for dining. Fantastic atmosphere (sitting looking out to the sea in the open space upstairs if..."
Debbie W
"If you're looking for a beautiful spot to enjoy a meal, The Boathouse in Instow is definitely worth a visit. The building is beautiful and the view..."
Benjamin OBrien
"Second time we've been here. First time was because they support a charity I help fundraising for in Something to Look Forward To, second time..."
Gwyn Lloyd
"Have always enjoyed everything about this place over the years, and coming back this time was no different We’d enjoyed a Memorial and Celebration..."
Dave Coxon
"We visited the boathouse twice during our visit to devon. The first was a sunday roast on our arrival day as it was reccomended by a family member -..."
Elizabeth Jarvis
The Boathouse, Beach Bar And Restaurant
82/100 (2288 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Seafood
Vegan Options
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Salad
Papaya Salad
IPA
Bass
Cheesecakes
Crab
Fish of the Day
Sea Bass
Hake
Scallops
Roast Chicken
seafood platter
Wine
Tempura
Duck
Lemon Tart
Beer
Skate Wing
Mussels
Fish and Chips
Burger
Cheese burger
Cakes
Salmon
Roast Beef
Seafood linguine
Lamb
Curry Mussels
Cider
Pesto
King Prawn and Crab Linguine
Fish
Cheesecake
Cauliflower Main
Beef
Pork
Fish & Chips
Breaded Whitebalt with Tartare Sauce
Cappuccino
Cod
Boathouse Beef Burger
Curry
Lobster
Fish & chips
Prawns
Pasta
Sit down
Seafood
Bar
British
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Waterfront
Beach
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"My family and I had lunch at The Boathouse Inn whilst on holiday in the area. We all agreed it was out favourite place to eat, as the food was..."
Lydia Goodfield
"Recommend the seafood platter was amazing. Visited twice and both times staff have been attentive and the view is beautiful. Absolutely lovely dining..."
Amanda Gardner
"We had such a wonderful Saturday lunch here. The weather was looking like rain and we'd booked on the deck without cover. They were kind enough to..."
Ali Akhtar
"Always a pleasure to come back here. The food is always beautifully prepared and full of flavour, the service warm and friendly!..."
Mark Wardle
"Came here for our Anniversary Meal. The food was amazing. We sat out on the balcony overlooking the water. As the sun set, we enjoyed the beautiful..."
Richard Scrimshaw-Edwards
"We had three visits during our stay in Instow, two for dining. Fantastic atmosphere (sitting looking out to the sea in the open space upstairs if..."
Debbie W
"If you're looking for a beautiful spot to enjoy a meal, The Boathouse in Instow is definitely worth a visit. The building is beautiful and the view..."
Benjamin OBrien
"Second time we've been here. First time was because they support a charity I help fundraising for in Something to Look Forward To, second time..."
Gwyn Lloyd
"Have always enjoyed everything about this place over the years, and coming back this time was no different We’d enjoyed a Memorial and Celebration..."
Dave Coxon
"We visited the boathouse twice during our visit to devon. The first was a sunday roast on our arrival day as it was reccomended by a family member -..."
Elizabeth Jarvis
Johns Of Instow
79/100 (1956 ratings)
Restaurants
Dessert
British
Cafe
Deli
Vegetarian Friendly
Deli
Cafe
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Toasts
Sandwiches
Baguette
Ice Cream
Quiche
Meringue
Cakes
Salad
Fish
Crab
Pork
Sit down
Deli
Café
British
Seating
Table Service
Dog Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Had lunch with wife here today. Staff very welcoming..Gorgeous Grey and Breezy Breakfast tea very nice. Had a Full West Country Breakfast and wife..."
Robert Neal
"Absolutely Amazing Toastie, my wife & I bought some fish from Devon & Cornwall fish Co and my wife made a remark about needing some nice bread to go..."
Neil Bayley
"A fabulous evening all round. A great bunch of people, Lauren was a wonderful host and Clare a superb, patient artist. We were both so happy with our..."
Ieanette Clark
"A dog friendly cafe where we decided to have breakfast as it started pouring with rain. We came in the dog entry door and we’re sat down with..."
Megan Sawbridge
"Delightful food in the cafe, very reasonably priced considering the exceptional..."
Gordon Plant
"Staff took an absolute age to come to the table to take our order. I had to go to them in the end, at one point 4 staff standing around watching one..."
Aston Gooding
"Amazing luxury deli and great attached dog friendly cafe. Always come here for coffee when we're in the area. Usually a few vegan cake things to..."
Shaun B
"Great time at the Sip’n’paint evening, very relaxed and rewarding. I think I’ve found a new hobby. Thank you to Charlotte and the lady from..."
Sharon Perkins
"I thoroughly enjoyed the Sip and Paint workshop at Johns with Clare Willcocks. The tuition was expert, friendly and supportive. The gin and canapés..."
Helen Wade
"A must if you’re visiting Instow. Charming cafe and deli overlooking the estuary and Instow beach. Comes as no surprise that they’ve won national..."
james doel
"Visited today, a bank holiday and it was quite busy. Ordered a cream tea which was lovely once it arrived however things do seem a bit disjointed...."
Gillian Entwistle
"Although a bit pricey, being in a Devon tourist hot spot, excellent quality and friendly..."
Patrick Houtermans
"John’s on the Pier is a welcome addition to Instow. Friendly, helpful staff on hand to welcome you & the breakfast sandwich was heaven! A little..."
Judi Coppel
"Lovely visit today on a nice sunny day at the end of September. Nice buzz about the place, happy chatty staff. Many thanks to Katie who was just..."
Karen James
"We had a wonderful lunch today! All the servers were very friendly and kind to us and our children. Morgan, our main server, was helpful and very..."
Abigail Milton