Restaurants in Torquay

TURKISH KEBAB & PIZZA

We went there yesterday for the first time..Family of 4. We loved the food and the staff was very friendly as well. We will happily return again!.
Ps. The home made garlic sauce was finger-licking good! ?

Small world restaurant and tapas bar

Dog friendly.

Amazing service, amazing drinks, amazing food. It was all best in class and an absolute delight.

Highly recommend the pepper roulette and pork belly bites.

Las Iguanas - Torquay

10/10 hands down best tapas I’ve ever had. The menu had so much choice! The £15 unlimited tapas was unreal and such a good offer. The mocktails were so tasty especially the Cocoa Carmel, it tasted like a milkshake! The staff are so attentive and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. Big shout out to Mark our server and Mikee the general manager you made our evening perfect and we cannot wait to come back again.

The Willow Tree

Booked a table for 9.
Was served by Tania, who was more than helpful, and we know it wasn't a one off as the last time we went to Stonehouse we were served by her and she was equally as helpful.
Food was as good as always, in our party we had 6 adults, 1 teen and 2 children under 10, so we had a mixture of meals ordered all were good ?
Will definitely be returning.

Kid-friendliness: Crayons and pictures to colour
Kids menu.

The Thatched Tavern

This was a new find and despite the sat nav ending with a ‘turn left’ instead of a ‘turn right’, the trek through the back streets of Torquay and out on to the coastal road, was more than worth it. Nestled at the bottom of a steep hill and apparently in the depths of rural Devon ( the sea actually, is less than a mile away ), first impressions are ‘quintessentially English’ positive. Thatched roof ( the clues in the title ! ), attractive gardens, surrounded by woods… Inside is distinctly ‘warm’ in that typical Gastropub sense of the word ; clean, fresh & modern. Quickly seated, we were immediately armed with menus and our drinks ordered. Lots of familiar & tempting dishes and those we chose were great - tasty, quality ingredients and well presented. We enjoyed and appreciated the quietly energised vibe. Alfie & Teagan were 2 of our servers. Both were friendly, animated, responsive & ‘on it’. The other 2 guys ( whilst totally ‘efficient’ & ‘professional’ ), were frustratingly lacking in any motivation to engage and were somewhat ‘programmed’ as a result. Give them a dose of ‘relaxed authenticity’ and the customer service proposition here generally will be very good. Great value ; a strong recommendation.

Amici

The food is great, the atmosphere is fantastic (just the right combination of busy, cosy and intimate), but the best part of our visit was the Service. Natasha is phenomenal, by far the best host we have experienced in years, incredibly attentive without being pushy, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about her guests, an asset to this restaurant.

The Elephant Restaurant

The Elephant in Torquay is a true gem. We were accepted at the last minute, and the team couldn’t have been more welcoming. The service is always warm, attentive, and professional, creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere from start to finish.\n\nHaving eaten predominantly in fine dining restaurants, I can honestly say that The Elephant stands out for all the right reasons. Chef Simon Hulstone and his talented team consistently deliver dishes that are beautifully presented, balanced, and full of flavour. The focus on local, seasonal ingredients really shines through, and the seafood is always exceptional — fresh, perfectly cooked, and full of character.\n\nDesserts are light, inventive, and the perfect way to finish the meal.\n\nI genuinely can’t understand anyone moaning about this place — perhaps they don’t appreciate what fine dining truly is: precise portions, carefully balanced flavours, and attention to detail that elevates every plate. Under Simon Hulstone’s expert guidance, The Elephant always delivers Michelin-quality food in a friendly, unpretentious setting. It’s one of Devon’s finest restaurants and a must-visit for anyone who truly values exceptional food and genuine hospitality.

The Hole In The Wall

I have been coming to this pub since 1988 and every year since from drinking coke as a kid to Jail Ale - please do not close! This is my favourite pub in the whole world

JUNJAOW THAI Restaurant

Food, ambiance, deco and staff amazing. Caters for all forms of diets. Vegan, vegetarians and meat/poultry eaters.
Great to see chefs cooking and the cleanliness of the restaurant.
Highly recommended.

MEAT59 Torquay

To start with I’m not a great fan of burger restaurants, they often talk a good game but in the end they just make a simple burger, this place is different. I can’t explain how good the burgers were, good ingredients that complement each other. One standard burger and one skinny burger happily consumed. Service was exceptional. Proper impressed with this place. Will definitely return

Mr Cook Steak & Grill House

Always an absolute joy to dine here, tonight we brought a vegetarian friend here for his birthday.

The music is like a Samba hug, the friendly welcome and superb unrushed service such a relaxing change and then there's the food. So many superb flavours to enjoy, freshly cooked and enticingly presented.

Delicious fun cocktails to start the evening and a superb Rioja to accompany the meal.

Gurkha's Inn

I don’t usually write reviews, but I had to say something about Gurkhas Inn. Me and the missus went in after a long day out with the kids, and I tell you what – we were proper chuffed.\n\nStaff were lovely, didn’t talk down to us or nothing, just friendly and welcoming. The place has a cosy feel to it, nothing too fancy but clean and comfortable, which is what matters to us.\n\nNow the food – absolutely banging! I had the chicken momo to start, and they were packed with flavour. Then I went for the lamb curry (can’t remember the name, something Nepali) and it was one of the best curries I’ve had, no word of a lie. You can tell it’s all made fresh – proper spices, not that watered-down stuff you sometimes get. Portion sizes were decent too, didn’t leave hungry.\n\nPrices were fair as well – not cheap, but worth every penny. You get quality food without feeling like you’ve been robbed. We’ll definitely be going back, might even take my mum next time.

The Dock

We had a fantastic evening at The Dock Café & Bistro in Torbay ?. We opted for dinner and couldn’t resist exploring their tapas menu — it did not disappoint! The pulled beef croquettes were absolutely delicious ?, and the panko fish was another standout ?✨.

We paired our meal with some excellent local brews ? before switching to the Torbay Fizz ? — a must-try, especially while watching the sun set over the harbour ?. The combination of great food, lovely drinks, and that view made for a truly memorable night. Highly recommend!

Smokey Joe's

I've been a regular at this steakhouse for a while now and I can honestly say I’ve never had a bad meal here. The food is consistently excellent and the attention to detail really shines through every time I visit.\n\nThe ribeye steak, in particular, is a standout, always perfectly cooked to order, juicy, and full of flavour. You can tell the kitchen really knows what they're doing! The sides are just as impressive and the homemade mac n cheese deserves a special mention. It’s rich, creamy and the perfect comfort food, absolutely outstanding!\n\nOn top of the great food, the service is top notch. The waitstaff are always polite, attentive and genuinely helpful, which makes every visit a pleasure.\n\nWhether you’re stopping in for a special night out or just craving a great steak, this place never disappoints. Highly recommend!

Yates - Torquay

Went here to watch England game, great atmosphere, Fantastic security staff kept the rowdy idiots under control u always get the odd few, good size pub great staff good selection of drinks highly reccomend

The Kent's

We were a party of 3, we arrived a half hour early and had two allergies and one oap who only eats small portions. None if this was am issue for these highly professional front of house staff. The girls that looked after us are a credit to thier employers (sun 9th).\n\nThe interior design is very classy and the tableware is gorgeous, i want it for my home!\n\nThe wine list is absolutely brilliant too, loads of choice, some familiar trendy wines and some special rare ones, all reasonably priced. \n\nNow the food, lets break it down.\n\nThe sirloin beef was tender as anything, you could cut it with a spoon! An even soft pink colour, about 1cm thick slices with minimal fat.\n\nThe roasties were pretty good, but they weren't the star of the show.\n\nThe greens were incredible, perfect leeks and kale, vibrant and elevated with crispy onions and something i can't quite put my finger on, maybe a herb oil?\n\nRed cabbage was sweet and jammy with some subtle spices, just how i like it!\n\nThe carrots were also roasted with something else to make them extra special, and the parsnips were curried, amazing!\n\nA little pan of cauliflower cheese and the plate, a yorkie and a personal jug of gravy.\n\nAll that for under £20!\n\nMy search for the best pub roast in the west is over, thank you, you got it spot on!

Soho Cocktail Bar

Fantastic service, both blokes behind the bar on Tuesday night 2nd of September 2025 gave exceptional service to me and my friend, 10000/10000
Truly recommend.

Bull & Bush

The pub was lush , the staff were friendly and helpful, just recovering from surgery and couldn’t of felt more welcome, the food amazing, the prices are good , the pub was dog friendly to , have had a wonderful time there on our 2 day break we will be coming back soon to see you again.
Keith & Jemma and Burt the dog

Pier Point Restaurant and Bar

We stopped for lunch here on a rainy Saturday afternoon. The views over the bay are great - even if the view is watching rain clouds dramatically roll in! The service was really friendly and the ability to have gluten free options a bonus. The process of ordering and paying was super efficient too. The food was delicious - freshly fried fish and chips - the fish especially was cooked perfectly. Portion size was generous (I could easily have managed with the mini cod). Definitely recommended.

Beacon Quay Torquay

Visited whilst on holiday in Devon, usual Harvester Fayre, salad bar usually good quality, meats and meals usual good quality.\n\nNothing to set the world on fire but You know what your getting in a Harvester and you leave with a full Belly at a reasonable cost, especially if you download the app there is regularly deals to be had. \n\nLocation of this particular restaurant was very nice, with the harbour just outside and staff friendly and attentive. \n\nCan’t really ask for more.

The Orange Tree Restaurant

This restaurant is a little gem in Torquay. We were instantly welcomed and the service was excellent t throughout the whole of our night here. The menu has a delectable choice of local dishes, which made it hard to choose from! When we had finally decided, and the food was served, we were more than happy!! The food was absolutely delicious! My husband and I had an amazing night here, great food, good wine and service with a smile. Thank you!

Rockfish - Torquay

Me and my husband went here two days a row on our honeymoon, we couldn’t get enough! The food was just perfect: beautifully cooked in simple dishes to show off the natural qualities of each type of fish, always paired with delicious house made sauces and sides. Even classics like fish and chips were elevated, and seemed to just melt in the mouth. \n\nBoth days we were waited on by Riley, who was charming, welcoming and very helpful (and could memorise the name, description and price of about 8 daily specials a day which we thought was super impressive!). We also had lovely service from Calla, who made a table for us especially for our honeymoon with some lovely art, and was very sweet in wishing us congratulations.

Bay Spice Tandoori

First time in paignton Searched for Good ole Home food and found this Food was spot on had veg jalfrezi veg biryani and veg butter masala even though not on menu it was made
The food flavours and taste was spot on piping hot If i ever end up back from up north in these part of the world i know where to go for some good food

The Belgrave Beefeater

My daughter chose here for her 17th birthday meal and the kids are fans of the brand.\n\nEasy online booking we parked in the Premier Inn car park which is free for customers provided you input car registration on arrival in the restaurant.\n\nPrompt service and attentive staff saw us have a pleasant meal. Three adults and 2 children (5 adult meals) with drinks was £74.00 with a 25% Blue Light Discount.\n\nFood was good and all very efficient. Staff seemed a little over-stretched as the banter we have had in the past just wasn’t there. I got the impression there might have been an IT issue on the tills.\n\nEither way it was good to see a new menu although it seems to have been slimmed down a bit.\n\nOur server Trina B was really good but maybe they need more than four servers that I saw, as one loses that contact and brief chat with your server that makes it memorable.

Happy Chef

Happy Chef is the greatest Chinese Takeaway I have had. I ordered Duck fried rice and was greeted with a combination of succulent tender meats. The customer service is amazing and a really friendly environment. It was made very quickly and I was also given free prawn crackers. This place is the best Chinese Takeaway in Torquay.

Green Chillies

Best Indian I’ve even had seriously the tandoori mixed grill was amazing and the tandoori butter chicken amazing too finally found a decent Indian even the wife loved it and she hates Indian takeaways usually. Thank you

HONG KITCHEN Chinese Takeaway

Amazing food, friendly staff and very quick service! Portions were super generous and incredible value for money. Don't be fooled by the dated look of the place, this hit the spot!

Pizza Hut Delivery

Only ever collected as I'm out of the delivery area. You can park outside but it's usually busy so it can be hard to get a space. Other than that the staff have always been friendly.The food is usually good. Garlic bread is a bit hit and miss at times in terms of freshness and the Deep Pan pizzas are very oily but I guess that comes down to personal preference - that's just my opinion.I'd still get pizza from here :)Parking: On street parking but often busy.Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair friendly.

Prezzo Italian Restaurant Torquay

The restaurant is an old Lloyds bank and looks amazing inside. The service was great and the food excellent thank you Prezzo. The only issue is the narrow stairs to the toilets but an excellent meal

Pappa's

Never a problem with these guys always delivered by just eat but tonight over the phone direct. Always nice food and always delivered quickly. Thank you so much!

Chelston Manor

A wonderful local pub with a chef that really knows how to cook. Food is delicious and great portions. We eat here quite often as locals and it never disappoints. Service is always quick and very attentive and friendly staff.

No 7 Fish Bistro & Wine Bar

We ate here for dinner while on a short break in Torbay and were really pleased to have done so. \nThere was a really good selection of fish dishes available (we chose from the specials board of the day) and the fish which we had was really fresh and well-cooked.\nThe ambiance in the restaurant was good, with nice decor and an atmosphere which was at just a nice level of liveliness. The staff/ family were really helpful and I liked the idea of being shown the fish at our table before we made our choice.\nThe prices were very reasonable for the high quality (including a good selection of wines by the glass). \nThis is definitely somewhere which we will look to come back to next time we are back in Torquay

The Offshore Bar and Restaurant

This restaurant serves high quality locally caught fish in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Indoor seating is limited so I am glad we made a reservation The accompanying white wine was excellent. Service from the young staff was prompt and helpful I enjoyed the crab salad and my partner had scallops.

Biancos Italian Restaurant

We travelled 3 hours to get to Torquay for our valentines weekend away and diner at Bianco’s was my first choice. We booked a table at 9.15pm. Being valentines night the restaurant was extremely busy-we were shown to our table upstairs which was placed just at the top of the stairs which meant everyone walked directly up and passed the table. I wasn’t happy and mentioned to the maitre de and he stated it was the only table left. We were deciding what to do when a lovely member of staff (lady in a red T-shirt) very kindly moved us to another table. This turned our evening around. All the staff that served us upstairs were fantastic. \nI had king prawns for starter and my husband has the soup and said it was the best minestrone soup he had ever had. I had the special fillet steak which came with the most delicious sauce and hubby had Sirloin steak both of which were cooked to perfection. Even though our booking was late we didn’t feel rushed we all. The whole meal couldn’t have been any better in any way. Thank you to the for making it such a memorable evening despite the slightly shaky start.

Old Vienna Restaurant

For a birthday treat, we decided upon The Old Vienna. We thought we would be too late for our booking request however Werner and his team were very accommodating.\nWe turned up and were made to feel most welcome to the point Werner even helped me park the car ?. We perused the menu and thankfully it wasn’t too large which made it so much easier to choose ?. \nI had the starter of the Venison, Wild boar and apple sausages. !! Lovely, so tasty. The main was the Chicken Ballantine, just as yummy and my wife had the Sea Bass, she was just as impressed. As it was my birthday, I was surprised by a glass of Prosecco from Werner.\nBoth he and his staff were very chatty and most helpful, a lovely dining experience.

Yum Sing

We had a lovely evening at Yum Sing while visiting Torquay. The service stood out right away. Staff were polite efficient and made us feel welcome throughout the meal, although service was slightly slower than expected.\n\nThe menu had plenty of choice and everything we ordered came out fresh hot and full of flavour. The crispy duck was bloomin lovely, rich tender and perfectly cooked. The noodles were spot on with just the right texture and taste.\n\nThe restaurant was clean and comfortable with a calm relaxed atmosphere. You could tell the team cared about both the food and us.\n\nWe left full happy and already looking forward to coming back. Highly recommended.

Royal Hotel and Carvery

Fabulous few days away. Staff were lovely and friendly especially John, Andy and Carol/Karen. Room was just a little noisy from adjoining room or they were just hard of hearing.

Bread & Butter

Fantastic from Brunchys. First time using them under the new banner and management and what an improvement! It felt clean and tidy, service with a smile and phenomenal value for money. Dangerous for me as its opposite my house! The salads do look delightful too though! 10/10

Memories Bistro

Jessie was the perfect host, so helpful -could not do enough for us. We were a big group and all the food was still prompt and delicious, between our group we tried most of the menu and were all really enjoyed it! If you're looking for a friendly intimate place with delicious food - this is the place. We'll definitely be back again - thank you Jessie ?

Greggs

Greggs is a chain, so churns out mass produced food for the masses! It's a convenient place to stop off, whilst fuelling the car or van. The baguettes are good, as are the doughnuts for a treat. Not good for you, but still tasty! The staff are always friendly and cheerful, despite relentless work!

Parking: At busy times, it can be tricky to park, use Google maps app to avoid the busiest times!

Chelston Grill

Lovely food fresh kebab

No grease

No belly aches after absolutely fantastic

Keep it up guys definitely my new future kebab shop !!!

Pizzas 2 GO

Good quality food at a decent price, fed 5 adults and a toddler for £55 delivered. Came quickly with all the condiments everything we ordered had special requests and all were spot on. Definitely be ordering again soon

The Divers Arms

So glad they have started doing food again at the Divers!
Best plated roast I've had in an extremely long time, very delicious and enjoyable sat in the glorious beer garden.
I can highly recommend the roast dinners, and I've also been lucky enough to sample their home made chilli which is out of this world.
The upcoming summer menu looks amazing and I can't wait to try it all.
I will be back for sure!

Jade Garden

We always get a satisfying takeaway from this place. I particularly like the salt and pepper chilli chicken. My son, who used to live and eat in a big city, thinks the menu is not as varied and innovative as some he has seen. But everything we have tried has been good.Parking: There is limited parking on the road outside. However it is also very close to bus stops.

Aqua Lounge

Crusoes Fish Bar

Best fish and chips in the whole bay area in my opinion and I've tried quite a few including Drakes, Pier Point, Hanburys, Rockfish and London Fryer. They are busy and you can pick them up and drive to the seafront and still be crispy.

Best for value and size of fish. The extra large haddock for £8.99 is very big and hangs over a typical plate with nice batter and the chips are big and chunky and taste clean. Just a bit too much for one.
They also do kid's haddock bites that are too much for an adult and only cost a few quid, unbelievable.

Oriental Touch

Haven’t been for years partly because I also work with Chinese food… I was pleasantly surprised. \n\nI thought the dishes were nice for an all you can eat. My only nit pick is \n\n1 - I needed more veg, lots of fried food, I wanted some mixed veg in a sauce or of some description but to me it really lacks veg that you’d get in a Chinese takeout \n\n2 - please take the poo our the prawns. That’s a no from me.

The Green Ginger - JD Wetherspoon

The pub was busy, we ordered using the app and were served drinks quickly, food took a little longer , the food arrived hot and was good even pleased my 16 year old grandson, overall very pleased.

Shiphay Chippy

Just had a haddock and chips at the end of the Bearded Theory Festival from these guys. I wish I had started my festival 4days with them and come back daily. Fantastic!! Just like fish and chips from the seaside.

Subway

Food's pretty good & it's nice to hand quick options & develop favourites. I just wish the app didn't suck; specifically the incessant login/verification process. For ease, just screenshot your rewards QR code & save in a Quick Links/reference folder.

Subway

Ordered a chicken tikka sub and was served by a young man in glasses and a beard who was very polite and helpful. Food was pretty nice however the seating area was very dated and old, looks like it needs an update in there.

Domino's Pizza - Torquay

Great tasting pizza as you would expect from Dominos, but I ordered a cheese and tomato pizza and took over an hour, I know they where busy due to it being Xmas eve but they where putting deliveries before online and pick up in store orders which delayed things massively they should be made and cooked in order they come in.