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Thomas Carr At The Olive Room
99/100 (592 ratings)
Restaurants
British
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Cheesecake
Cod
Bass
Hake
Beef
Meringue
Frozen Yogurt
Cakes
Lobster
Lamb
Fish
Crab
Pork
Scallops
Parfait
Duck
Salmon
"Have eaten here twice now, this week's visit was to celebrate my birthday - so we opted for the 7 course taster menu. Every course was delicious - 4..."
Caroline Oliver
"We had dinner at The Olive Room whilst staying at The Olive Branch guest house for a wedding at Tunnel Beaches. Me and my fiance both agreed it has..."
Clare Tam-Im
"Insanely good food! Had 3 courses from the A la Carte menu and cannot fault one thing. The combination of flavours and the presentation are out of..."
Janine Begley
"We found this restaurant last year and had a wonderful tasty meal. This year we made sure that we booked to eat her again. Four of us ate the taster..."
David Bunford
"We had a fantastic evening there. The food was superb, refined with delicate flavours mixed in with robust favourites. Well worth a visit especially..."
Shirley North
"Our local (Barnstaple) friends booked all four of us in for a birthday celebration for my wife. The restaurant was operating a restricted menu (this..."
Jon Martin
"Loved the meal...the 4 course menu was just the right amount of food... thankyou for some great food...."
Karen Rankin
"Had the 6 course Taster Menu last night ... WOW each course was amazing, full of flavour and textures and an absolute delight to savour. Service..."
Sharon Furmston
"Fantastic meal at The Olive Room tonight. My thanks to you Tom for your hospitality and excellent meal. All seven courses of it! Absolutely..."
Susan Pengelly
"Absolutely incredible. Seven delicious and beautiful little works of art on a plate. So many flavours and textures, but all complementing each other..."
Clare Russell
"Amazing food that makes your taste buds sing!! The staff are very friendly and efficiant. And Thomas Carr is always very accommodating, as i have a..."
Tracy Parker
"Great restaurant and food - the best Michelin star experience we have had so far - great food and service without any pretentiousness -definitely..."
Frank Ellis
"We thoroughly enjoyed a family meal for 8 this week. The restaurant it's self is small and intimate but does not lack atmosphere by any means. The..."
Abigail Louise Ayre
"The best food I've ever eaten. Beautifully balanced flavours and textures and each dish looked like a work of art. We didn't want each dish to..."
Charmain Lovett
"Perfection! Thank you to the whole team for a lovely evening each course was flawless we enjoyed every minute and will definitely be coming back..."
Benjamin Leigh Foster
"Every single thing on every single plate was just amazing. I don't usually do fish but had 2 fish dishes and they were simply sublime. Can't wait to..."
Stephanie Reed
"Amazing food, really lives up to the hype! Had the vegetarian tasting menu which was mind blowingly good. Service was friendly and attentive without..."
chris egner
"From the moment we arrived at Thomas Carr 1873 it felt like a very special occasion. Greeted warmly into a simply but beautifully decorated set of..."
James Bill
"Absolutely fabulous, phenomenal meal. We did the vegetarian tasting menu and every dish was wonderful. We had an amazing meal overall with lovely..."
Grace Stephens
"Fabulous way to spend our wedding anniversary. Had taster menu with wine. Worth every penny. Amazing food and drink. All delicious and amazing. Great..."
Allie Rodgers
"High quality, inventive cooking that is simply delicious We had an enjoyable meal at 1873, taking full advantage of the six course tasting..."
Michelle Morgan
"We went for the vegetarian tasting menu. Superb food beautifully presented and delicious. Wine choice good too. Waitresses very good and a pleasant..."
Yvonne Overell
"We ate the six course tasting menu with paired wines. To put this restaurant in context I would say it's good but just a little away from great. The..."
Richard Bibb
"Delicious tasting menu, really well put together and of course perfectly executed. Friendly and knowledgeable staff and a really comfortable..."
Rachel Minoletti
"Had the 6 course taster menu which was deceptively filling! Actually 8 courses including the treats from the kitchen. Mainly seafood with one meat..."
Martin Donald
"We ate here in mid-October, just over a month after opening. It was outstanding! The £95 menu is good value for a six courses of innovative,..."
James Beard
"This was our third visit here, having first visited in 2020 - a very special experience. The food, and its quality & presentation, is AMAZING. The..."
Gary Rowe
"The food in here was amazing, beautiful dishes with very interesting flavours mostly towards the beggining of the tasting menu. Towards the end is..."
Xavier Salazar Primo
"Fine dining at its best my only criticism is the portions were very small compared to the bill. I'm used to fine dining and used to portion sizes...."
freya simobs
"Exquisite tasting menu. Each dish better than the last and every mouthful a perfect surprise. The atmosphere is cozy without being too gloomy and the..."
Luis Villazon
"Lovely relaxed atmosphere, great service, wines were amazing and the food was..."
David Pinner
"Really enjoyed the new restaurant. Food was perfect, as always. Beautiful medleys of flavour, texture and temperature. A very warm and enviting..."
Vijaya Sadowski
"Just superb. What a wonderful way to start Christmas with an amazing Christmas Eve experience. Staff were relaxed, attentive, informed and..."
Kevin Gemmel
"There’s so many superlatives that I could use for this superb 6 taster meal on the 28.09.21. Each course ( plus extras) was a flavour bomb, from..."
Sally
"Great service and wonderful food. Every course on the tasting menu was served beautifully with lovely flavours. If you get a chance to visit you..."
Mandy Brown
Relish Bar & Bistro
99/100 (1663 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Seafood
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Calamares
Hake
French onion soup
Fish & Chips
Lamb
Tapas
Burger
Fish
Sea Bass
Tacos
custard
Seafood Platters
Rack of Lamb
Cod
Sirloin Steak
Prawns
Scallops
Lobster
Salad
Bass
Crab
Cannelloni
Scallops
Ice Cream
Duck
Calamari
Creme Brulee
"Amazing! Beautiful food, friendly staff, fun cocktails well worth the visit if you are in the area. Highly recommend, must book in advance as it is a..."
Diane Challenger
"Fab evening! Atmosphere, staff and food were all amazing. The crab was tasty and plentiful and the apple tart was to die for. Well worth a visit..."
Nikki Morris
"Had a wonderful evening here last night with friends..great food, great services and wonderful atmosphere.will be going again and would highly..."
Teejay Jenkins
"Amazing food and cocktails, lovely atmosphere would recommend it for that little bit of..."
Lisa Monckton-rickett
"Had a fantastic meal, perfectly prepared and perfectly served. The owners will bend over backwards to make your visit memorable experience. I will..."
Gary Down
"Superb food and service, wonderful dining experience, left smiling and would definitely return and recommend..."
Dionne Smith
"Amazing food, atmosphere and a warm welcome! Can't wait to eat there again. Highly recommend the blue cheese pate, roasted poussin and apple tart..."
Nicola Gregory
"Awesome food, staff are friendly, best at illfracombe. Defo back for..."
Calvin Taylor Lee
"We had a fantastic meal here tonight-excellent menu options cooked well and incredibly friendly and attentive staff. I wouldn't hesitate to..."
Jo Ward
"Wonderful restaurant and fabulous food! We had an amazing dining experience. Staff attentive and friendly and food best we've had anywhere the area...."
Deb Paughski
"Just superb. Cooked to perfection, sensible prices, real food, nice..."
Karen Whitmore
"Lovely welcome, great service and beautiful food. We’ll be back soon. Loved..."
Chris Blackmore
"Lovely people, beautiful food :) definitely be back if can book a table .thank you..."
Becka Smith
"Wonderful atmosphere, great service and very yummy..."
Drew Lourey
"Amazing food, great service will definetly visit again. Thank you..."
Dawny Hughes
"We were very lucky to get a late cancellation here and were really glad we did. Extremely warm welcome and awesome food - the octopus starter was one..."
Kate Martin
"The food was absolutely outstanding, the staff are attentive and friendly but don't hurry you. The atmosphere is really relaxed, with all the new..."
Deborah Hillier
"We regularly visit north Devon and this was recommended to us. We will be passing on this recommendation to anyone that will listen (including you..."
Ian Masters
"Great restaurant serving fantastic seafood and also meat and veggie dishes. Brilliant service from Kate and the team. Not been since we were here 8..."
Philip Coleman
"Really impressed with my trip to Relish, fantastic menu with a great amount of choice, hard to narrow it down! Three brilliant courses and some..."
Matt Bates
"Outstanding welldone kate sarah and..."
John Gibney
"you need to book to guarantee a table .The front of house are superb and are always attentive. They offer a warm friendly invitation to dine . The..."
Steve Goodchild
"A top class restaurant, food was excellent. Very friendly and welcoming..."
Alison Hogg
"Went back to Relish, for the first time, in years. Even though covid restrictions, were in place, Kate made us feel at home. the food & ambience was..."
John Bramble
"Definitely THE place to enjoy some excellent hospitality, a very warm welcome atmosphere, the food was an absolute treat, the level of service was..."
Paul Gibson
Antidote
97/100 (241 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
British
British
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Chocolate Brownie
Espresso Martini
Cured Salmon
Stone Bass
Duck Liver Parfait
Corn Chowder
Roast Chicken Breast
Ceviche
Goats Cheese Salad Salt Baked Beetroots Raisin Jam
Duck
Bass
Mackerel
Negroni
Kulfi
Sit down
British
European
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Mid-range
"Clean & comfy accommodation, great location by the harbour. Fabulous food at the restaurant and the menu changes daily, so you’ll never get bored!!..."
Lucy Young
"Fantastic food,cooked beautifully lovely atmosphere great staff definitely be back..."
Jenny Biddle
"Wonderful restaurant, great cocktails, lovely food. Well worth a..."
Rachel Hutchinson
"Visited here from reading the superb reviews online and they were not wrong! It's absolutely fabulous from the cocktails to start, food, decor,..."
Helen Rose Carter
"Amazing food and great service. Came here for a birthday meal and really enjoyed the cosy atmosphere. The salmon and beetroot was fresh and..."
Emma Green
"We eat out quite a bit, but can honestly say this was the best meal we’ve ever had. So often when you go out for a meal you’re left feeling a..."
Nicola Dawson
"A first class dining experience with a great tasting innovative menu. We would thoroughly recommend this restaurant and suggest you book early as it..."
Goober M
"It’s rare to find a place that simply does what it says it does - and very very well. The menu is simple and beautifully short allowing for..."
Nik Robinson
"I booked Antidote for my girlfriend’s birthday while we were in Devon. We weren’t disappointed, the food is amazing. Lovely cosy restaurant and..."
Duncan Woodhouse
"Highly recommend! Accommodated our booking by allowing us early entry before the stated 6pm opening hours. The level of service and the attention to..."
Robert Hutchinson
"We booked the Antidote as a special treat for our belated Golden wedding celebrarion and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. One of the best restaurants..."
Linda Stevenson
"Visited the Antiode during a short break away. I pre booked via email with high hopes. I was absolutely not disappointed, the food was delicious,..."
Alexa Lizaitis
"Lovely small bistro with a tiny menu of 2-3 starters, main and dessert for a set price. It was wonderful, food was brilliant and you watch the chefs..."
steve jones
"We ate here last weekend and it was one of the best meals we've had for a long time. All the courses were delicious and the service was excellent...."
Simon Marshall
"We first visited The Antidote a few years back and have been desperately trying to get in on every visit to Devon since. They’re always fully..."
Danielle Nutter
"What a beautiful date spot 🥰💕 Calm, warm and inviting. We had a beautiful date here last night. Greeted kindly by the lovely Sarah who has been..."
Kelly-Daisy Pert
"We are in the restaurant and it was spectacular! The price is incredibly reasonable..."
Chris Casey
"Incredible food and experience. This family run restaurant does everything right, friendly service in a stylish but comfortable setting. The food is..."
Josh Robinson-Ward
"This is our third holiday in Ilfracombe and our third visit to Antidote. As soon as we decided to come back to Ilfracombe, we immediately made a..."
Gary Rowe
"A superb meal that fortunately we had booked well in advance as walk-ins couldn't get in due to its popularity. A well thought out menu that suited..."
Fiona Elcomb
"Best place to eat in Ilfracombe! We just managed to get a booking...so glad we did! It was our last night in Ilfracombe, good way to end the holiday...."
Jay P
"Superb restaurant with Michelin star quality food for a fraction of London prices. Best gem we been to for a long time. Absolutely a gem for food and..."
Patrik Koppanen
The Woodpecker Bar & Kitchen
95/100 (352 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
European
European
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burger
Montaditos
Chicken Burger
Baked Beans
Beer
Full Rack of Ribs
Cider
Ham Double Egg and Chips
liver and onions
Chicken Breast with Chorizo
Liver and bacon
Chicken Sandwich
European
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Very nice place for food, very friendly staff, nice assortment of food on the menu, eat in or..."
David Wearing
"Wow what an absolute Jem of a find, walked in and was greeted straight away and said we could sit where we choose.. the girl came out straight away..."
joanna matthews
"Lovely place with a nice vibe and lovely staff. Food lovely 😍 deffo..."
Catherine Bennett
"What an awesome place, great food great atmosphere, just what you need after 2 hrs of riding your..."
Steven Dunn-sims
"Great staff. Great food. The cajun chicken burger is lovely. I can't wait to go back..."
Si
"Great breakfast & friendly staff! Bonus - dog friendly! Really lovely relaxing..."
Michelle Bird
"Lovely place! Food was really nice! Will pop in..."
Courtney Chard
"Great breakfast and nice friendly staff. Made us welcome as first time visitors and service was excellent. Good value menu and cool layout inside..."
Mark Gibson
"Friendly Staff, decent food (good sized portions for me and my two teenage rugby playing boys) and a really chilled out atmosphere. Music was..."
Martin Donnelly
"So happy we found this place. Fantastic service and the food was beautiful! Seriously recommend here to anybody looking for a lovely meal with a..."
shane jones
"Great place to eat. Food was fabulous, very accommodating to food intolerances/allergies, dog and child friendly. Amazing food, great staff, dog..."
Keri McDade
"Decent enough spot with good sized and tasty burgers. There's a fair selection of alcoholic drinks available but unfortunately the bar staff were..."
Ricky Gower
"Just been with my wife and 4 boys 6-15 for a meal . The welcome and service great and we soon found a table. The food was great and affordable. We..."
Charles Davies
"Qwerty place ,absolutely love it ! , very friendly staff , great pub grub , reasonably priced, stayed in our motorhome in the carpark and enjoyed a..."
graham Cannon
"Stopped here on our holidays, very welcoming and friendly staff , very good food , I had a steak burger and fries and was amazing, beer was very good..."
Scott Thomas
"Food was exceptional and the service was quick and the food came out very warm the atmosphemre was amazing and friendly. Would highly recommend for..."
Jake Blaber
"Amazing little place, superb food and friendly & polite staff. Has its own little woodland walk which was nice to let the best burger go..."
Xav Battig
"Enjoyed a lovely evening meal. Presentation superb. Hosts very friendly. Unusual decor won't spoil it go see for yourself, we'll worth the..."
Claire Davies
"At last, a proper pub with proper beer, proper food, great music and saw dust on the floor, walked in hungry and came away smiling and..."
Panzer Midge
Thomas Carr 1873
93/100 (592 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
British
British
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Fish
Sit down
British
European
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Amazing food, really lives up to the hype! Had the vegetarian tasting menu which was mind blowingly good. Service was friendly and attentive without..."
chris egner
"From the moment we arrived at Thomas Carr 1873 it felt like a very special occasion. Greeted warmly into a simply but beautifully decorated set of..."
James Bill
"Absolutely fabulous, phenomenal meal. We did the vegetarian tasting menu and every dish was wonderful. We had an amazing meal overall with lovely..."
Grace Stephens
"Fabulous way to spend our wedding anniversary. Had taster menu with wine. Worth every penny. Amazing food and drink. All delicious and amazing. Great..."
Allie Rodgers
"High quality, inventive cooking that is simply delicious We had an enjoyable meal at 1873, taking full advantage of the six course tasting..."
Michelle Morgan
"We went for the vegetarian tasting menu. Superb food beautifully presented and delicious. Wine choice good too. Waitresses very good and a pleasant..."
Yvonne Overell
"We ate the six course tasting menu with paired wines. To put this restaurant in context I would say it's good but just a little away from great. The..."
Richard Bibb
"Delicious tasting menu, really well put together and of course perfectly executed. Friendly and knowledgeable staff and a really comfortable..."
Rachel Minoletti
"Had the 6 course taster menu which was deceptively filling! Actually 8 courses including the treats from the kitchen. Mainly seafood with one meat..."
Martin Donald
"We ate here in mid-October, just over a month after opening. It was outstanding! The £95 menu is good value for a six courses of innovative,..."
James Beard
"This was our third visit here, having first visited in 2020 - a very special experience. The food, and its quality & presentation, is AMAZING. The..."
Gary Rowe
"The food in here was amazing, beautiful dishes with very interesting flavours mostly towards the beggining of the tasting menu. Towards the end is..."
Xavier Salazar Primo
"Exquisite tasting menu. Each dish better than the last and every mouthful a perfect surprise. The atmosphere is cozy without being too gloomy and the..."
Luis Villazon
"Lovely relaxed atmosphere, great service, wines were amazing and the food was..."
David Pinner
"Really enjoyed the new restaurant. Food was perfect, as always. Beautiful medleys of flavour, texture and temperature. A very warm and enviting..."
Vijaya Sadowski
"Fine dining at its best my only criticism is the portions were very small compared to the bill. I'm used to fine dining and used to portion sizes...."
freya simobs
"Just superb. What a wonderful way to start Christmas with an amazing Christmas Eve experience. Staff were relaxed, attentive, informed and..."
Kevin Gemmel
"There’s so many superlatives that I could use for this superb 6 taster meal on the 28.09.21. Each course ( plus extras) was a flavour bomb, from..."
Sally
"Great service and wonderful food. Every course on the tasting menu was served beautifully with lovely flavours. If you get a chance to visit you..."
Mandy Brown
The Terrace Tapas & Wine Bar
92/100 (1685 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Catalan
Mediterranean
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Wine Bar
Mediterranean
Spanish
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Drinks
After-hours
Salami
Cheese fondue
Gin and Tonic
Tortillas
Espresso Martini
Charcuterie
Nachos
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Mojito
Fondue
Black Pudding Fritters
Cocktail
Wine
Lamb Lollipops
Shrimp
Beer
Patatas Bravas
Spanish Picos Blue Cheese Plate
Meatballs
Toblerone Fondue
Paella
Traditional Spanish Churros
Salad
Patatas Bravas
Home Made Chorizo Croquettas
Wings
Croquettes
Stuff Mushrooms
Chorizo Toast
Lamb
Cheese and Garlic Mushrooms
Fish
Tosdas Sobrasada De Mallorca
Tapas
Prawns
Pork
Sit down
Spanish
Wine Bar
Mediterranean
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"From walking in until we left the service and food was faultless. Would highly recommend a visit to this delightful Tapas bar. A must try is the ..."
Juliette Straw
"We stumbled upon this fabulous place by accident but boy, we were glad we did! The best and most authentic tapas we've had outside Spain. Very..."
Abi Cheeseman
"Having holiday in Devon visited ilfracombe saw the tapas walking past ,booked in and it was excellent, food good ,hot Toblerone chocolate with..."
David Brown
"Fantastic food great service. Would highly..."
Joanne Warren Kjolsen
"My husband and I celebrated my birthday here on Thursday and I'm glad I chose to eat here. The food was fabulous and the staff were attentive and..."
Carrie King
"We had a fab evening here the food was delicious, attentive friendly service and the G&T’s were served to perfection!..."
Kim Tilbury
"nice bites in a trice will delight! Enjoy an Easter treat that's hard to..."
John Green
"Really good food i would suggest the unlimited it was..."
Susan Smith
"Lovely evening as always thanks for making our valentine's so nice..."
Carrianne Reeve
"From when we arrived the staff couldn’t have been friendlier and more welcoming even though we didn’t have a booking. From the gentleman behind..."
Mark Downes
"Incredible!!! As soon as you walk in the staff are friendly and so kind, extremely welcoming. The food is absolutely outstanding too, they recommend..."
Oliver “Ollie Ollie Ollie” Hawkins
"Super warm welcome and delicious authentic Spanish food. The food was fresh, portions were generous and our meal was amazingly good value. Would..."
Sarah Puntis
"We really enjoyed our trip to this restaurant. The staff were super friendly and were great in accommodating our last minute booking request. The..."
Tony Puffer
"While on holiday in Ilfracombe, we wanted a nice dinner out with our 8 year old one evening. We were very kindly accommodated on a Thursday even..."
Martine Rouleau
"Food and drink amazing! Produce used is of great quality sourced from Spain or locally. Staff were very friendly and informative, couldn’t have..."
Pauline Blackburn
"Really great experience for both service and food. As soon as you arrive the staff are really friendly and attentive, a lot of thought has been put..."
Tim Browning
"Lovely food and atmosphere. Many thanks for making the dog welcome..."
mark holmes
"Wow! What an amazing experience, we literally couldn’t fault it! The staff are so friendly and thoughtful, they had set up a dog bed, bowl and some..."
Lydia Trimble
"Fantastic meal for birthday celebrations. Every dish was delicious and we had the best cocktails! Staff were wonderful. We had a brilliant..."
Bethany Milner
"This is my favourite spot in Ilfracombe! Authentic Spanish Tapas, with lots of vegey, vegan and gluten free options! There is a huge variety of..."
Chris Guinivan
"Had a lovely meal here with friends on Wednesday night. Staff were lovely and so polite, friendly and helpful. We had friends joining us later on and..."
Emma Poulton
"Enjoyed a very special tapas meal here yesterday evening on our last night in Ilfracombe. The food was delicious! Excellent service and good quality..."
LA P
"A fantastic place for tapas, a must visit whenever in Ilfracombe. The food is cooked fresh and always delicious and there is a great selection of..."
Josh
"Now this was some good Tapas. So much choice! We tried a lot of the options and all of them were expertly cooked. The wine list was varied and the..."
Tom Hemstock
"This place is absolutely gorgeous, the food was amazing and the staff were so lovely. The Padron peppers and olives were better than any I’ve had..."
anna hart
"What can I say other than WOW. This restaurant is fabulous and doing everything right, the staff, the food, the location right down to the decor..."
Katie Forbes
"Does this restaurant have the most tasty food (tapas), in the area of Ilfracombe? Possibly yes I think. Also excellent cocktails! Booking is..."
Graham Arthur