The Railway Inn

The Mexican Bar and Restaurant, Exmouth

Family owned Mexican restaurant in the heart of Exmouth, offering a great range of freshly cooked fish, meat, poultry and vegetarian dishes. Friendly service, vibrant authentic decor, and a relaxed atmosphere suitable for all occasions. Outside seating available in beautiful enclosed garden.
* Special Offer! 10% discount Sun-Thurs evenings to customers carrying Our Local Expert.*

Combe House Hotel and Restaurant

A Grade1 Elizabethan Manor, set in beautiful gardens amidst acres of Devon estate. The two Master Chefs of Great Britain weave their culinary magic drawing from east Devon’s seasonal larder. With 40% of all fruit and vegetables grown on-site in the restored Victorian Gardens, Combe House can talk in ‘food metres’, rather than ‘food kilometres’. Memorable dining rooms for special celebrations. Open daily for coffee, lunch, tea and dinner, with visitors always most welcome. Holder of Condé Nast Johansens UK and Ireland 2010 ‘Most Excellent Innovation in Sustainable Hospitality’ award.

We are lucky enough to have eaten at Combe House, please read our review!

The Holt

Otter Brewery’s first pub enjoyed an excellent write-up in the Telegraph, and is well recommended for being ‘consistently good with lovely staff’. The Holt has a contemporary yet homely feel. An extra buzz comes from the vibrant open kitchen, preparing the regularly updated menu which includes homemade bread and home smoked foods. They even hold regular smoking classes at the Holt. Pre-meal drinks and tapas can be enjoyed on comfy sofas in the pub, where real ales glide effortlessly down. Winner of 2010 Taste of the West best dinning pub and now in the top 35 Gastro pubs in the UK.

Sawatdee – Thai Restaurant (and Take Away), Honiton

Great recommendations for this small, honest, unpretentious, family-run Thai restaurant, where it’s all about the quality and authenticity of the excellent food. Licenced, closed Mondays.

Oliva Restaurant in Topsham

Oliva brings the flavours of the Mediterranean with a Spanish feel, using the finest local produce. Inside you can enjoy a relaxed ambience of style and comfort, or dine or take a pre-dinner drink on the Mediterranean terrace. Devon Life Restaurant of the Year 2007/8/9/10, Devon life Chef of the Year 2008/9.  Taste of the West Silver Award (Restaurant) 2009, Bronze award 2010.  Online booking service available through excellent website.

*SPECIAL OFFER! Present the Our Local Expert printed annual guide on arrival for a free glass of house wine with evening meals from the a-la-carte menu (Tues-Thurs).*

The Salty Monk - Sidford nr Sidmouth

For spectacular service of contemporary English cuisine, dishes bursting with flavour and colour. A light, airy and spacious restaurant overlooking beautiful award winning gardens. Upstairs are five individually decorated bedrooms. Features include a spa, hydro massage shower, or a king size waterbed. Intimate and relaxing atmosphere with a dedicated team providing a personal level of service which is quite outstanding. Winner of national “Bed and Breakfast of the year Excellence Award 2008-09”.

Les Saveurs at The Seafood Restaurant , Exmouth

The classic Exmouth seafood menu has expanded to incorporate well-sourced local meats, under the guidance of French chef Olivier Guyard. Olivier brings with him experience from Woodbury Park (where he won their first AA rosette); the Barcelona Hotel in Exeter, and Michelin-starred restaurants in France and England. Highly recommended to us for their excellent fish soup and sensible pricing. See website for mouth-watering menu. Open from 7pm Tuesday to Saturday.

Special offer: *Free glass of house wine with two course meal if print this page from OurLocalExpert.co.uk* [p.s. the house wine is worth asking for!]

La Petite Maison in Topsham

La Petite Maison likes to bring a little of that Westcountry magic to their restaurant. Using the finest local produce their chef, Douglas Pestell, has created an award-winning menu of mouth-watering modern British cuisine. Friendly, efficient service and a warm Westcountry atmosphere. Fantastic fish and so much more, desserts to-die-for, and a wonderful wine list. See website or call for menu. Open Tues – Sat from 7pm.

Otterton Mill

Award winning restaurant and local food shop (selling only Devon produce!) Unique bakery making bread using on-site 1000 yr old mill. Also featuring the largest gallery and craft centre in East Devon, as well as a full programme of live music. Ample parking in glorious setting. Open every day, all year round. Perfect to escape for a day near the sea involving excellent food and a healthy walk.