There are some superb restaurants to discover in and around Ilfracombe all personally sampled by your intrepid hosts for research purposes obviously!

Some of our favourites alphabetically are:

The Antidote - Fantastic wine bar with superb food right here in town! Winners of a Michelin bib gourmand

Blue Groove - Great Bistro menu situated in the surf town of Croyde.

Chocolate Emporium - Our very own bespoke chocolate shop.

The Empress - Our favourite quality Chinese restaurant on the high street.

Giovanni & Lucas - Large family run Italian restaurant near the seafront.

The Hip @ No8 - Traditional and vegan food.

Kentisbury Grange - The Coach house Restaurant. Just the job for a fabulous special occasion at surprisingly reasonable prices.

The Lime Kiln Cafe - A fantastic new addition to the harbour with great views, a superb breakfast and an amazing evening menu.

Lyn Bay Fish and Chips - Amazing fish and chips every time from these guys, they even deliver!

Maiden Arch by Robert Bryant - Tucked away in Barnstaple Gourmet British cuisine for very special occasions.

New Coast Kitchen - At the heart of New Coast Kitchen is their passion for great flavours and the highest quality ingredients.

The menu will change with the season.

Noel Corston - Fine dining in Woolacombe (book ahead).

The Porthole - Woolacombe, fantastic views over the sea with superb sandwiches, salads and cakes

71 - Tasty Modern European great value.

Siam Bistro - Our closest and best Thai Restaurant in Braunton 15 mins by car.

Slice of Devon - Take away pizza from the Quay. Because you can never have enough Pizza in my opinion

Spice Lounge - At the bottom of our road, Indian takeaway and restaurant named as one of Britains best by the top 100 curry restaurants guide.

SQ - Traditional sumptuous restaurant in Braunton with a superb bar.

Squires - Superb fish and chip restaurant in Braunton, a favourite of Damien Hirst and John Major.

Take Thyme - Good fish, local meats, traditional atmosphere, what could be better?

Tandoori Nights - Our Favourite Local Indian Restaurant.

Waterside Coffee house - A hidden gem with a lovely view that we discovered whilst walking along the Tarka trail to Barnstaple.

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