Best restaurants in Torquay

Known for its Regency-style facade, The Crescent Restaurant & Bar menu blends conventional English fare and contemporary flair. Expect traditional fish and chips, burgers, and Brixham plaice doused in citrus butter served with a mango ginger salsa.

Complete with sweeping views over Torbay, The Regatta Restaurant is a top destination for British brasserie-style dining. It’s a modern menu, with approachable set menu pricing and an old-world restaurant feel, great for notable occasions.

Comfort food, cocktails, and views of the sea - The Bay is the perfect weekend spot to finish off a day by the beach. Think pizzas, burgers, brunches, and small plates all served in effortless boho interiors.

Overlooking Torquay Harbour, The Elephant is a bright and informal restaurant offering a modern Michelin-starred brasserie menu. It’s the work of Simon Hulstone - an ambassador-chef championing seasonal English Riviera produce often sourced from the restaurant’s Brixham farm.

Located in Cockington, The Drum Inn is the ultimate destination for hearty pub classics, and seasonal dishes. The thatched roof, elevated terrace, and spacious bus cosy interiors lend a relaxed atmosphere ideal for summer lunches and intimate evening meals.

A British steakhouse and bastion of local produce, Ollie’s is a locally revered restaurant minutes from Torquay harbour. It’s a homey, warm, and informal setting, where expertly prepared dishes and innovative cocktails speak for themselves.

No. 7 Fish Bistro is a cheerful, family-owned chalkboard restaurant decorated with azure blue tiles and Mediterranean terracotta hues. The menu is unpretentious but flavour-focused, stuffed with an array of fish and shellfish sourced from local suppliers.

The Orange Tree is famed for its seasonal Westcountry menu, modern British-European fare, and welcoming hospitality. Sophisticated decor, pristine white tablecloths, and soft candlelight make for a memorable celebration or a casual, relaxed night out.