The beautiful town of Dartmouth is one of South Devon’s most popular towns. Dartmouth is a great spot for family holidays; plenty of local attractions are in and around the town. There are also two secluded cove beaches in Dartmouth town – Castle Cove and Sugary Cove next to Dartmouth Castle. In Dartmouth, you are guaranteed the freshest local seafood caught just a few miles off the South Devon coastline and locally grown produce from the Devon countryside. There are ala carte restaurants, pubs, and good old fish and chip shops.
Here are just a handful of some of the best places to eat in Dartmouth.
Andria
5 Lower St, Dartmouth TQ6 9AJ
Andria serves modern European cuisine in the heart of Dartmouth. Head chef Luca Berardino brings you a modern take on classic dishes from Europe and beyond, and they are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. The menus have been refined over time to suit the modern palate. You can expect tasty food such as black onion seed gnocchi with leek veloute, corn-fed chicken with broccoli, ginger, furikake or a Black Angus fillet of beef with caramelised shallot and peppercorn jus.
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Anzac Street Bistro
2 Anzac St, Dartmouth TQ6 9DL
Anzac Street Bistro B&B has been a favourite amongst locals and holidaymakers for many years. They provide great food with an extensive unique wine list. Their largely locally sourced menu caters for vegan vegetarians and meat eaters alike, with a varied choice of starters, mains and desserts and an extensive wine list that caters to all budgets. They offer good quality, great flavours and a warm atmosphere.
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Bushell’s Riverside
https://bushellsdartmouth.co.uk/
24 S Embankment, Dartmouth TQ6 9BB
Bushell’s was established in 2014 by husband and wife team Jaime and Sarah Bushell. When they moved from Sussex to live the ‘Dream’. This restaurant is situated on the banks of the River Dart with beautiful views over the river to Kingswear. Jaime is at the heart of the restaurant, working hard in the kitchen, creating and executing menus using the best local produce available. There are all sorts of dishes on the menu, but the seafood has to be the star of the show.
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Bayards Cove Inn
27 Lower St, Dartmouth TQ6 9AN
Bayards Cove Inn is an ancient boutique hotel where history seeps from the walls. Their licensed restaurant and bar promise a delicious seasonal menu inspired by the surrounding coast and countryside. You can expect rustic classics, nostalgic British favourites and exciting modern dishes that are fresh, local and support the West Country’s farmers, fishermen and growers. They have created them to suit varying tastes, from plant-based, to gluten-free, meat-loving and fish-loving.
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Radius 7
New Rd, Stoke Fleming, Dartmouth TQ6 0NR
Radius 7 was established in 2015 to bring local produce, fresh from local suppliers, allotments, the harbour and the farm, to our customers. It is a relaxed, accessible and welcoming bar and restaurant. You can enjoy hearty beef burgers and buttermilk chicken thighs with fries and salad; vegan and veggie burgers are also available. You must also give their beer-battered haddock and rustic chips a try!
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The Seahorse Restaurant
5 S Embankment, Dartmouth TQ6 9BH
Preparation for the day begins early at The Seahorse with the baking of focaccia and their stocks simmering. Another fish delivery arrives and is weighed in, scales and bones are removed, and the menu is written for lunchtime. At noon they welcome guests into Joe’s Bar, where aperitivos are served. Their fish is baked in sea salt and prepared tableside flickering with blue flames and the distinct smell of anise, whilst the smell of garlic, saffron, and the open charcoal grill hang in the air.
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Kendricks
https://www.kendricksrestaurant.co.uk/
29 Fairfax Pl, Dartmouth TQ6 9AB
Kendricks is a Dartmouth institution, founded over 20 years ago by husband and wife team Bob and Georgia Kendrick. In the heart of this historic port, Kendricks restaurant has a solid reputation for serving excellent food, using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. When you walk into Kendricks, the atmosphere is vibrant yet comfortable. Plenty of delicious food is on the menu, and a children’s menu is also available.
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The Angel
https://www.theangeldartmouth.co.uk/
2 S Embankment, Dartmouth TQ6 9BH
The Angel – Taste of Devon is a multi-award-winning, relaxed fine dining restaurant in Dartmouth. They focus on locally sourced fresh ingredients prepared by our Executive Chef Elly Wentworth, a former ‘MasterChef the Professionals’ Finalist in 2016, and her team. The Angel only serves Elly’s Signature Tasting Menu on Friday and Saturday nights but is available every other night we are open. Their A La Carte menu is available at lunchtime, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings.
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Rockfish
https://therockfish.co.uk/pages/dartmouth-seafood-restaurant
8 S Embankment, Dartmouth TQ6 9BH
The original Rockfish seafood restaurant in Dartmouth opened in 2010 and is situated on the South Embankment overlooking the river Dart. Bring the family for freshly caught, sustainable local fish landed that day and cooked to order while you enjoy views out over the water. Your server will talk through the daily selection available, marking each fish species down on your tablecloth and how our chefs cook it to order for you – on the chargrill or crisp fried.
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The Wheelhouse
7 Fairfax Pl, Dartmouth TQ6 9AD
The Wheelhouse serves Great British Fish and Chips to eat in or take away, along with a wide range of alternative dishes. They prepare and chip their potatoes fresh daily and aim to source as much as possible from the local area to bring you the best of the South-West. They also offer crisp fresh salads, including local crab, a choice of well-filled sandwiches and pies, and beefburgers with various toppings. A children’s menu and high chairs, and baby-changing facilities are also available.
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