I feel bad saying this but this was the worst most disgusting place with the most disgusting food I’ve ever been to. It was recommended by quite a few locals but I don’t think they have ever left ilfracombe and tasted real, or nice food or food that’s acceptable to serve. We checked out the menu outside and the selection looked great but there wasn’t barely a single thing off the menu in there. The food was honestly awful awful awful I felt sick it was so bad. Staff seemed lovely but they need to wake up. Would not recommend if you want to stay in good health. Walls and ceilings had damp/mouldy patches and the tables and seating were old and sticky and the glasses were not clean. This was my partners birthday and it ruined it.
Emma Slatter
Witnessed food being taken out of white plastic containers then poured into the self service dishes for customers. Reheated old food. The chicken balls looked and tasted like they'd been reheated in the microwave. Chicken korma had an odd milk taste to it, the other meat dishes were uneditable. Tinned sliced mushrooms. Chips tasted ok. But I could see the frozen bag of them in the kitchen. The kitchen looks disgusting as well as the ceiling and seated areas in disrepair. I won't be returning and certainly wouldn't recommend eating here.
Kieron Davies
Excellent top quality buffet,
jeolf
We come here every time we come to Devon which is usually atleast once a month sometimes a few times a month but always make sure we come here. Lush food, friendly staff. The chefs know what me and my partner like and when they see us in the restaurant always makes sure to fill up what we eat. If they ain’t too busy they sometimes make me a special dish which they don’t serve very often which is much appreciated
Alistair Peebles
Super fast service and just walked in off street. Had egg fried rice with chilli mushrooms. Very tasty food and good service.
Nicola Walker
I don't generally leave poor reviews as even when food I've had isn't great its never been bad enough to warrant bad feedback. But this place. Well. 1st off the waitress on the bar was lovely. Friendly and approachable. She came and took a drink order almost immediately and explained the self serve buffet. It was a selection of Chinese and Indian. I am absolutely the most unfussy eater. And will always find something. Here it was basically the rice. The meat dishes were honestly revolting. I thought I had chicken korma but not entirely sure. It was basically chicken in double cream and really sickly to swallow. The chicken balls tasted like they were fried in really old oil. And had a taste that u could smell as u chewed. Duck.... I did go back to inspect it as I'm genuinely not convinced it was even duck. The place its self is also quite shabby looking. That part I could have ignored if the food wasn't so diabolical. I was shocked there was a large party of people that seemed satisfied food wise. I mean it's cheap. £12.99 pp I think. But it was revolting. Watery cold and tastless. Mushrooms were edible rice was fine. But none of the meat dishes were even passable. I'm shocked to see 5 star reviews. Actually gobsmacked. I'm not from the area so unsure what the competition is but I would honestly say avoid this place unless desperate and starving. Sad to write this. But it's the truth
Mark Short
You get what you pay for.... Not impressed with quality of food.
M C
Cant speak of food quality as we didn't stay to eat. We asked if there was plenty of vegetarian dishes and was told there was plenty, only to see a whole row and a half of meat dishes. More over the atmosphere was weirdly Hot Fuzz, must have all been locals the night we visited. Not happy ones. The waitress however, was very pleasant. We ended up in the local weatherspoons where noone coldly stared at us on arrival as if we were all outcasts.
junkybabes
Food was excellent. Extremely good for the balue of money. Great mix of Indian and Chinese. Staff were very friendly too.It has wheelchair access and a good sized disabled toilet. We were able to park on the street tight outside.£12.95 all you can eat for an adult. I think kids around half of that.Vegetarian options: There are veggie options.Kid-friendliness: Kids loved it.Parking: There is a car park nearby.Wheelchair accessibility: It's easy to get around but you will need help at the buffet.
Dean Webb
A great all you can eat buffet at a reasonable price, our daughter loved all the different experiences, bit untidy outside but interior was lovely and kind people serving and clearing away efficiently, loved it.
Love this place really great value for money and a huge selection means there's something delicious for even the fussiest eaters. It's not a 5 star building but that's just part of it's charm. Highly recommended.
timjstratford
A pleasant restaurant. The food was good and for a buffet the dishes were replenished a little and often ensuring it was always fresh. The outside appearance doesn’t do the place justice but once through the door the staff were very friendly and helpful. Good value and good food.
danny porter-hallett
Food was poor quality and flavourless. Building looks run down and in need of some TLC. Lady that welcomed us was nice and welcoming.
Pawan Mishra
Food was decent but service was outstanding.Vegetarian options: Limited but manageableKid-friendliness: YesParking: Just outside the restaurant.
I feel bad saying this but this was the worst most disgusting place with the most disgusting food I’ve ever been to. It was recommended by quite a few locals but I don’t think they have ever left ilfracombe and tasted real, or nice food or food that’s acceptable to serve. We checked out the menu outside and the selection looked great but there wasn’t barely a single thing off the menu in there. The food was honestly awful awful awful I felt sick it was so bad. Staff seemed lovely but they need to wake up. Would not recommend if you want to stay in good health. Walls and ceilings had damp/mouldy patches and the tables and seating were old and sticky and the glasses were not clean. This was my partners birthday and it ruined it.
Witnessed food being taken out of white plastic containers then poured into the self service dishes for customers. Reheated old food. The chicken balls looked and tasted like they'd been reheated in the microwave. Chicken korma had an odd milk taste to it, the other meat dishes were uneditable. Tinned sliced mushrooms. Chips tasted ok. But I could see the frozen bag of them in the kitchen. The kitchen looks disgusting as well as the ceiling and seated areas in disrepair. I won't be returning and certainly wouldn't recommend eating here.
Excellent top quality buffet,
We come here every time we come to Devon which is usually atleast once a month sometimes a few times a month but always make sure we come here. Lush food, friendly staff. The chefs know what me and my partner like and when they see us in the restaurant always makes sure to fill up what we eat. If they ain’t too busy they sometimes make me a special dish which they don’t serve very often which is much appreciated
Super fast service and just walked in off street. Had egg fried rice with chilli mushrooms. Very tasty food and good service.
I don't generally leave poor reviews as even when food I've had isn't great its never been bad enough to warrant bad feedback. But this place. Well. 1st off the waitress on the bar was lovely. Friendly and approachable. She came and took a drink order almost immediately and explained the self serve buffet. It was a selection of Chinese and Indian. I am absolutely the most unfussy eater. And will always find something. Here it was basically the rice. The meat dishes were honestly revolting. I thought I had chicken korma but not entirely sure. It was basically chicken in double cream and really sickly to swallow. The chicken balls tasted like they were fried in really old oil. And had a taste that u could smell as u chewed. Duck.... I did go back to inspect it as I'm genuinely not convinced it was even duck. The place its self is also quite shabby looking. That part I could have ignored if the food wasn't so diabolical. I was shocked there was a large party of people that seemed satisfied food wise. I mean it's cheap. £12.99 pp I think. But it was revolting. Watery cold and tastless. Mushrooms were edible rice was fine. But none of the meat dishes were even passable. I'm shocked to see 5 star reviews. Actually gobsmacked. I'm not from the area so unsure what the competition is but I would honestly say avoid this place unless desperate and starving. Sad to write this. But it's the truth
You get what you pay for.... Not impressed with quality of food.
Cant speak of food quality as we didn't stay to eat. We asked if there was plenty of vegetarian dishes and was told there was plenty, only to see a whole row and a half of meat dishes. More over the atmosphere was weirdly Hot Fuzz, must have all been locals the night we visited. Not happy ones. The waitress however, was very pleasant. We ended up in the local weatherspoons where noone coldly stared at us on arrival as if we were all outcasts.
Food was excellent. Extremely good for the balue of money. Great mix of Indian and Chinese. Staff were very friendly too.It has wheelchair access and a good sized disabled toilet. We were able to park on the street tight outside.£12.95 all you can eat for an adult. I think kids around half of that.Vegetarian options: There are veggie options.Kid-friendliness: Kids loved it.Parking: There is a car park nearby.Wheelchair accessibility: It's easy to get around but you will need help at the buffet.
A great all you can eat buffet at a reasonable price, our daughter loved all the different experiences, bit untidy outside but interior was lovely and kind people serving and clearing away efficiently, loved it.
Restaurantji Recommends
Love this place really great value for money and a huge selection means there's something delicious for even the fussiest eaters. It's not a 5 star building but that's just part of it's charm. Highly recommended.
A pleasant restaurant. The food was good and for a buffet the dishes were replenished a little and often ensuring it was always fresh. The outside appearance doesn’t do the place justice but once through the door the staff were very friendly and helpful. Good value and good food.
Food was poor quality and flavourless. Building looks run down and in need of some TLC. Lady that welcomed us was nice and welcoming.
Food was decent but service was outstanding.Vegetarian options: Limited but manageableKid-friendliness: YesParking: Just outside the restaurant.
Good value & lovely food