Eating Out
Torbay has some great places to eat out, from ethnic take-aways to a Michelin-starred restaurant - and fish and chip shops, of course.
The Guide has compiled this list of restaurants in the bay - but there are many more to discover as well.
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American
Hooks Bar & Grill
43 Torwood Street, , TORQUAY, (01803) 203 203.
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £18
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted
Map and directions to Hooks Bar & Grill from Google Maps.
British
Lily's Restaurant & Tea Room
9 Torquay Road, , PAIGNTON, (01803) 557 527.
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP
, Credit cards accepted
Map and directions to Lily's Restaurant & Tea Room from Google Maps.
Shiraz
2 Vaughan Parade, , TORQUAY, (01803) 200 201.
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £10
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted
Map and directions to Shiraz from Google Maps.
The Boathouse
Marine Drive, Preston Beach, PAIGNTON, (01803) 665 066. www.boathousebar.co.uk
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £12
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted Takeaway available
Map and directions to The Boathouse from Google Maps.
The Orchard Restaurant
59 Torquay Road, , PAIGNTON, (01803) 556 185. www.orchardrestaurant.co.uk
Open Tu W Th F Sa, Dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £25
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted
Map and directions to The Orchard Restaurant from Google Maps.
Chinese
China Blue
30 Tor Hill Rd, , Torquay, (01803) 293 288.
Open M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su, Lunch and dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £10.50
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted Take-away available
Map and directions to China Blue from Google Maps.
Yum Sing
Old Torwood Road, , Torquay, (01803) 293 314. www.yumsing.com
Open M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su, Dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £15
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted Take-away available
Map and directions to Yum Sing from Google Maps.
Free drink on arrival for LAL students
English
Number Eleven
11 Bolton St, , Brixham, (01803) 857 205.
Open M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Lunch
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £10
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted Take-away available
Map and directions to Number Eleven from Google Maps.
Premier Cru
31 Ilsham Road, Wellswood, Torquay, (01803) 203 040.
Open M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Lunch and dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £22.50
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted
Map and directions to Premier Cru from Google Maps.
Shoreline
Eastern Esplanade, , Paignton, (01803) 556 943. www.paigntonbeach.com
Open M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su, Lunch and dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £12
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted Take-away available
Map and directions to Shoreline from Google Maps.
Orchid
Corbyn Head Hotel, Seafront, Torquay, (01803) 296 366. www.corbynhead.com
Open Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Lunch and dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £38.95
AA 3 Rosettes Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted
Map and directions to Orchid from Google Maps.
The Prince William
Brixham Marina, Berry Head Road, Brixham, (01803) 854 468. www.theprincewilliam.co.uk
Open M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su, Lunch and dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £10
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted
Map and directions to The Prince William from Google Maps.
French
La Provence
135 Babbacombe Road, , TORQUAY, (01803) 322 664. www.la-provence.co.uk
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £25
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted
Map and directions to La Provence from Google Maps.
Indian
Indian Ocean
77 Winner Street, , PAIGNTON, (01803) 528 005.
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted Takeaway available
Map and directions to Indian Ocean from Google Maps.
Maha-Bharat
52 Torwood St, , Torquay, (01803) 215 541. www.maha-bharat-torquay.co.uk
Open M, Tu, W, Th, F,, Sa, Su, Dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £12
British Curry Award 2007 Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted Take-away available
Map and directions to Maha-Bharat from Google Maps.
10% discount on table meals for LAL Students
Miah's Indian Restaurant
12 Victoria Parade, Harbourside, Torquay, (01803) 292 851. www.miahsindianrestaurant.co.uk
Open M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su, Lunch and dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £10
Licensed o serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted Take-away available
Map and directions to Miah's Indian Restaurant from Google Maps.
10% discount to LAL students
Spice Club
39 Torwood Street, , Torquay, (01803) 295 556. www.spiceclubdevon.com
Open M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su, Lunch and dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £8
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted Take-away available
Map and directions to Spice Club from Google Maps.
Tharik's Indian Restaurant
379A Torquay Road, , Paignton, (01803) 664 116.
Open M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su, Lunch and dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £13
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted Take-away available
Map and directions to Tharik's Indian Restaurant from Google Maps.
10% discount for LAL students & special set meals
The Gandhi
4A Parkside Road, , Paignton, (01803) 522 529.
Open M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su, Dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £9
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted Take-away available
Map and directions to The Gandhi from Google Maps.
10% discount for LAL students
Cilantro
75A Torquay Road, , Paignton, (01803) 664 626. www.cilantroonline.co.uk
Open M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su, Lunch and dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £17
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted Take-away available
Map and directions to Cilantro from Google Maps.
10% discount for LAL students
Italian
Buon Appetito Restaurant
171 Higher Union Street, , Torquay, (01803) 296 321.
Open Th, F, Sa, Su, Dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £10
Licensed to serve alcohol, Take-away
Map and directions to Buon Appetito Restaurant from Google Maps.
Student party menu: drink, 12" pizza and ice cream £8 C Credit cards accepted
Nino's Italian Restaurant
35 Ilsham Rd, , Torquay, (01803) 293 025. www.ninos-restaurant.com
Open M, W, Th, F, Sa, Su, Lunch and dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £17.50
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted Take-away available
Map and directions to Nino's Italian Restaurant from Google Maps.
20% discount on 'a la carte' menu for LAL students
Prezzo
1 Vaughan Parade, , Torquay, (01803) 389 525. www.prezzorestaurants.co.uk
Open M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su, Lunch and dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £14
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted Take-away available
Map and directions to Prezzo from Google Maps.
2 take-away pizzas for the price of 1
Bianco's
38 Torwood Street, , Torquay, (01803) 293 430. www.biancos.co.uk
Open M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su, Dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £20
No. 1 in Torbay on tripadvisor.com (Nov '08) Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted
Map and directions to Bianco's from Google Maps.
10% discount for LAL students on Sundays September to June
Pizza Express
16 Strand, , TORQUAY, (01803) 211 525. www.pizzaexpress.co.uk
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £13
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted
Map and directions to Pizza Express from Google Maps.
Modern
The Elephant Restaurant and Brasserie
3-4 Beacon Terrace, , Torquay, (01803) 200 044. www.theelephantrestaurant.co.uk
Open Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su, Lunch and dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £18
Michelin 1*, AA 3 Rosettes, Knorr National Chef of the Year Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted
Map and directions to The Elephant Restaurant and Brasserie from Google Maps.
North African
Al-Beb
64 Torwood Street, , TORQUAY, (01803) 211 755. www.albeb.co.uk
Open Tu W Th F Sa, Dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £18
Quality & Customer Services Awards Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted
Map and directions to Al-Beb from Google Maps.
Seafood
Poopdeck Restaurant
14 The Quay, , Brixham, (01803) 858 681. www.poopdeckrestaurant.com
Open Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su, Lunch (Saturday & Sunday only) & Dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £20
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted
Map and directions to Poopdeck Restaurant from Google Maps.
Taste of Brixham Lunch Saturday & Sunday: 4 courses £15
Saxtys
1 The Quay, , Brixham, (01803) 858 519.
Open M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su, Lunch and dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted
Map and directions to Saxtys from Google Maps.
£5 Specials
Spanish
Bar Cava
1 Abbey Crescent, Torquay Seafront, Torquay, (01803) 380 481.
Open M, Tu. W, Th, F, Sa, Su, Lunch and dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £25
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted
Map and directions to Bar Cava from Google Maps.
Tex-Mex
Jackz Tex-Mex Restaurant
2 New Rd, , Brixham, (01803) 856 710.
Open M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su, Dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £12.50
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted Take-away available
Map and directions to Jackz Tex-Mex Restaurant from Google Maps.
Jingles
34-36 Torwood Street, , Torquay, (01803) 293 340. www.jinglesrestaurant.com
Open M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su, Dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £21
Gemini FM Most popular restaurant in Torbay, May 2007 Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted
Map and directions to Jingles from Google Maps.
Thai
Thai Garden
30-32 Palace avenue, , Paignton, (01803) 521 540.
Open M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Lunch and dinner
Approximate cost for two courses: GBP £10
Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted Take-away available
Map and directions to Thai Garden from Google Maps.
Lunch £4
