Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Torquay

8 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Below Decks
Below Decks
100/100 (2575 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Seafood
Pub
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Pizza
International
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fish
Chilli Chips
Cream tea
Scallops with Bacon
Cod
seafood platter
Scallops and Chorizo
Curry
Salad
Wine
Cajun Prawns
Prawns
Crab
Full english breakfast
Moules with a Kick
Scallops
Below Decks Rump Steak Burger
Calamari
gin
Seafood Starters
Surf And Turf
Mussels
Sandwiches
Chocolate Brownie
Devon Rock Lager
Nachos
Calamares
Burger
Warm Goarlts Cheese and Walnut Salad
Toasts
Salmon
Scallops Bacon and Avocado Toast
Surf and Turf
Baguette
Club Sandwich
Fish & Chips
Sea Bass
Cakes
Seafood Platters
Sausage
Fried
Side Salad
Sit down
Contemporary
Seafood
Bar
Pub
Pizza
British
Dog Friendly
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Waterfront
Parking Available
Mastercard
Highchairs Available
Visa
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Non-smoking restaurants
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Stopped for some lunch the food was good overall, its a nice location facing the harbour, they also have seats at the harbour side. The Below..."
Gary O'Brien
"Great location, outdoor seating, impressive menu and interior decor. But on the expensive side but the your passing for the views and service to. ..."
Jamie Proctor
"Didn't eat there but food looks good. Staff were efficient. Lovely spot to sit. 4 stars as they need to be aware of the ladies toilets needing to be..."
Natalie Williams
"Great venue for an event. Slightly away from the standard venues around the Harbour, Below Decks pulls in a nicer crowd. Hard to beat drinks on the..."
Matt Prowse
"Love Below Decks. Time after time we've eaten here for lunch and dinner since they've reopened. Food, service and atmosphere is always spot on. Our..."
Lisa Baker
"The outside part is REALLY loud but the inside is really nice. The staff were friendly and the food was 10/10! Reasonably priced..."
Gokce Karakus
"8 of us went and the food and service was very good. They also had a live band playing who added to the..."
Iain Robertson
"Location is amazing , GOOD sunset bars are rare on the south coast, Obviously lots has been invested, great..."
Richard Meek
"Nice and friendly staff. We went back in the morning to have breakfast too 😃. Good food, excellent coffee & breakfast. Will be back to have the..."
Gloria Stark
"We popped over for a late lunch over the bank holiday weekend and we definitely had a good time with good vibes from the live DJ and fabulous food...."
Thames Hedging
Ollie's
Ollie's
98/100 (947 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Vegan Options
British
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
British
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Scallops
Churros
Oyster
Schnitzel
Monkfish
Porterhouse Steak
Red wine
Sea Food Stew
Ribeye
Roast Beef Before Adding Vegetables
Squid
Sunday roast
Steak Diane
Puddings
Cake
Sirloin Steak
Roast Dinner
Beef
Lamb
Roast Potatoes
Fish
Monkfish
Pork
Prawn Cocktail
Baked Alaska
Crispy beef
Turbot
Salad
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Affogato
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Crab
Lobster Tagliatelle
Chocolate Truffles
Sunday roast
Scallops
Baileys Martini
Oysters
Duck
Contemporary
Healthy
Steakhouse
British
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I don’t normally do reviews because I expect a level of service when I attend a restaurant, and when they deliver what I expect I’m grateful but..."
Stewart Poulton
"What a lovely experience! My hubby and I booked for the steak night but we ended up having 3 courses. Every course was just excellent and even though..."
Paula H
"The food is simply glorious. I’ve never tasted steaks so perfectly cooked. Have been here so many times now and have never been disappointed. The..."
Susan Marlow
"Dinner. A gem in Torquay. We've had our eye on this restaurant since they opened. Finally got the chance to try it, and so glad we did. The menu has..."
Guys Who Dine
"Two of us visited for a birthday meal last night, had portuguese red wine, the sharing steak option 900gr Porterhouse, that came with vegetables and..."
Vanessa Rodrigues
"First visit here and it won't be the last. A genuinely lovely restaurant. Nice calm atmosphere, service was friendly and attentive. The meals were..."
Emma H
"The fish was delicious. Sauce was a bit garlicky but the fish was cooked..."
Naneh Hovhannisyan
"Genuinely one of the best meals I've ever had. I've done my fair share of eating out and left Ollie's with one of the most fantastic dining..."
Sam Rowe
"We ate here for my husband's birthday. It was our first visit and came highly recommended. In short, we will be back! The food was simple but..."
Catherine Stewart
"Great place to have a dinner. Very kind people and they managed space so I could take my dog as well. I recommend this place a lot, the best food in..."
Karolina Berent
"Although we were the first in at 5.00pm there was plenty of atmosphere. Service, menu choice and quality was impeccable, little issue with the fillet..."
Derek Hurst
"Went for the steak night. Everything was very nice and the place had a really nice ambience. Only slight feedback would be for the chef to try..."
Jon R
"Have just come back from lunch with my Mum and best friend at Ollie's. Its such a hot hot day didn't feel like going anywhere. So glad we did. I..."
Maria Brown
"My girlfriend and I enjoyed a fantastic meal here. The service was great. Definitely a slightly pricier meal out but it was completely worth it. The..."
Ricky Lawless
"Nice quality food, ordered my steak very rare, it came medium rare. Worked out quite expensive £99.90 for 2 steaks a bottle of wine and 2 pints of..."
Jamie Sharp
"We left our dinner arrangements to last minute but we were lucky enough to find a table at Ollie’s! We were warmly greeted by Ollie’s sister who..."
k can
"What a pleasant surprise. We opted for the Wednesday deal which sounded good value and certainly was. Perhaps not as 'buzzy' as you would expect but..."
Beverley Mason
"Tonight was a first visit to Ollie’s and I can’t wait to come back for a second. We visit Torbay a lot and especially love to visit torquay for..."
anna murray
Daisy's
Daisy's
96/100 (728 ratings)
Restaurants
Dessert
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
International
Cafe
European
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Sandwiches
Waffles
Burger
Waffles & Crepes
Carrot Cake
Cupcakes
Cakes
Sit down
Contemporary
British
European
International
Café
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Me and my son went here for breakfast today and it was fab, definitely 5 star. The lady was so friendly and the food was lovely. Can definitely..."
Jane
"Fantastic Breakfast At Daisy's. Locally Sourced produce, Tasted Amazing, The Cajun Beans Were Delicious, I Couldn't Fault It At All. Served Hot &..."
Ms Cmck
"Traveled from Perth to visit family and popped in for a breakfast this morning and it was without a doubt the best cooked breakfast I’ve had for..."
Kev Shalley
"Lovely family run business. Food and drinks at high quality for good pricing. Nice and clean and a good atmosphere. W.C facilities. They also do..."
Woo Woo Roberts
"What a great lndependant coffee shop! Great for breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks or just a hot or cold drink. Was a perfect stop on my route back..."
James Gupwell
"A lovely morning at beautiful daisy's cafe. And the food and drinks were great . A lovely independent place great for everyone. And they do VEGAN..."
zoe dudley
"If you are in Torquay you must have lunch at Daisy's. We had amazing Vegan menu; burgers, waffles with fakon and Marple syrup, waffles with..."
Karolina Balcerek-Almeida
"Best vegan meal we’ve had! And such a lovely family run place. Thanks so much for a lovely meal, we were truly well looked after! You wouldn’t..."
idrisha das
"The English breakfast was lovely and the cappuccino too(and very big)!! Everything tasted delicious and the service was great! If i’m ever back in..."
Ana Fernandez Peña
"We were on our way to Dartmouth, feeling hungry so Googled nearest breakfasts. And stumbled on this diamond. The food was cooked really well, service..."
Daniel Wood
Brasserie At The Bay
Brasserie At The Bay
95/100 (522 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Contemporary
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Cod
Pollock
Lamb
Fish
Beef
Scallops
Risotto
Sit down
Contemporary
International
British
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Everything and everybody were spot on from start to finish; I rarely ever say that a dining experience was faultless but in this case I’m delighted..."
lindsay williams
"Gorgeous little find! Food was really very good. Very intimate place for dinner, lovely presentation of food and fantastic staff, very attentive and..."
Nic Coopz
"Absolutely divine. The best meal that we've had in the bay for a long time. There is nothing that we disliked, from the moment of making the..."
Rick Hustwit
"Goujon and give it a go! From walking in the door to leaving was impeccable. Had the tapas-y lunch menu and was insanely good but also reasonably..."
Adam Holder
"Lovely restaurant, did everything for us. Food is excellent. Thanks Chef. Service was great, had some wonderful dishes and taste..."
Paul Driscoll
"We had the most amazing meal on Friday evening at the Brasserie at the Bay. The chef created some very intricate dishes .. full of flavour. We opted..."
Sue patey
"We had not been here before but wanted to take friends out for lunch in the area and so put our faith in the reviews. This was not misplaced. We..."
Robert Jordan
"We had an evening here with friends. Staff were friendly and attentive from the outset. It's a pleasant comfortable room. Our food was good though..."
Gordon Craig
"Beautiful hotel, rooms are tastefully designed and very comfortable with reasonable rates. We loved our room with a private terrace. The restaurant..."
wendy f
"We had a wonderful evening. The food was exceptional and all the staff were really welcoming. Marcio was great fun and Katie Is a fabulous new..."
Lara West
"Lovely restaurant in a beautiful Victorian villa, very stylish and the food is..."
Simon Laity
"Amazing food and service, can't fault it at all. One veggie and one meat eater and we both had such an exceptional meal. All of the staff managed the..."
Cerys Mort
"Absolutely beautiful food in very comfortable surroundings. Staff very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and wines. Would have loved to..."
PAULA KELLY
Small World Tapas
Small World Tapas
94/100 (6815 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Spanish
Gluten Free Options
International
Bar
International
Mediterranean
Bar
Spanish
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Pork Belly Bites
Book of Meat
Salad
Chorizo
Meatballs
Meat Book
Scallops
Calamari
Octopus
Chocolate Filled Churros
Vegan Tower
Calamares
Pork Belly
Ice Cream
Spanish Pepper Roulette
Fried
Patatas Bravas
Calamari Alla Plancha
Chicken Salad
Croquettes
Aubergine and Molassas
Tapas
Burger
Brisket
Halloumi
Padron Pepper Tree
Pork
Sangria
Cod
Brisket
Mushrooms Stuffed with Black Pudding
Ribs
Red wine
Paprika Octopus with Potatoes
Curry
Shrimp
chorizo
Asian Sticky Ribs
Prawns
Beef
Patatas Bravas
Peppers
Puddings
Tomato
Toasts
Egg Box
Sit down
Contemporary
Mediterranean
International
Spanish
Bar
Mastercard
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Visa
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Discover
Table Service
Cash Only
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
American Express
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"What a great little place, definitely a little hidden gem and just what Torquay needs. 4 of us went last Sunday for the Groupon deal , which was 8..."
Jacqui Scullion
"This place is amazing! Great food, lovely staff and atmosphere! Highly recommend anyone to go here! We had a party of 13, they catered for us all, as..."
Charlie Burgess
"I ate here with some friends last night, we ordered about a dozen different dishes and without exception we loved them. The tapas portions are bigger..."
Simon John Fisher
"Awesome meal, we went for valentines and had the 7course menu, every dish was on point, the pork belly and the egg box my favourites. Would of paid..."
Tim Golder
"My fiancé and I visited small world tapas Friday night for dinner, and what a wonderful evening! The reviews don’t do it justice, the staff are so..."
Lauren Winchester
"This was the best meal I've had in a long time, not to mention the sangria and mojitos! I'd eat here every week if I lived..."
Emily Phillips
"Transcendent experience. This place really goes above and beyond in its food, service, and atmosphere. Sarah, our waitress, was professional and..."
Dan King
"Small restaurant but offers fantastic food! The staff are really nice and we enjoyed every minute there. I said I'd give 6 out of 5 stars for the..."
Na Zhang
"What a wonderful little place! Only in Torquay for 2 weeks but definitely want to go back. Service was great, helpful and friendly, and the food was..."
Phil Beanlands
"Absolutely out of this world. This is the best food I've had in years. It is the best brisket I've ever had, tender and delicious. We ordered a..."
Riaan Strydom
"Lovely place, very friendly and attentive staff. Made us feel instantly relaxed. Food was of high quality and very very tasty, we really enjoyed our..."
Mr Proud
"We had a great experience here! The staff were great from when we got there until we left, and explained a little about the food. The food was..."
Marie- Laveau-
"Excellent evening meal while celebrating a birthday. Food was delicious and service was spot on, what a great restaurant. Recommendations and portion..."
Mike Broad
"What a lovely restaurant. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The Chef certainly knows his craft. I had the wonderful Red Shrimps in Garlic..."
Steve P.
Lulu's Coffee Shop And Wine Bar
Lulu's Coffee Shop And Wine Bar
91/100 (6134 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Pub
Diner
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Greek
British
Pub
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
British
Cafe
Diner
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Juice & Smoothies
Crab
Baguette
Calamari
Club Sandwich
Tuna
Calamares
Cakes
Scones
Cocktails
Tapas
Juice & Smoothies
english breakfast
Gin and Tonic
Afternoon tea
Camembert
Cider
Clotted Cream
Cortado
Mini Cream Tea
Hummus
Burger with Beef Brisket
Nachos
Beef Brisket Burger Served
Tapas
Nachos
Salad
Chili
Café
Greek
British
Contemporary
Pub
Café
Diner
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
Cheap Eats
"Love this place, easily the best Cream Teas in Devon that I've had, the choice of food and drinks is immense, add to that the staff are friendly and..."
Märk Stęphęn
"An awesome little place relaxed & chilled setting .... staff are friendly...... the food is great..... and they're dog friendly! Perfect little..."
Stacey Hodgkiss Stafford
"The best crab sandwich I have ever tasted, with a glass of Sauvignon whilst looking out over the harbour. Total bliss thank..."
Emma Hulme
"Saturday afternoon, popped in with friends from Plymouth. Have to say one of the best cream teas I have had, and staff were friendly and..."
Lisa Warne
"One of our favourite watering holes, staff always very friendly and a great place to sit looking over the harbour watching the world go..."
Sharon L Pick
"Perfect location. Lovely cafe. Recommend the fresh Salcombe crab sandwich which went down nice with a latte. Definitely worth a visit if you're..."
Lisa Kaletha
"Great place, food amazing all home made . Well worth a visit. Staff very friendly &..."
Karen Gray
"Always go in here with our dogs whilst on holiday , nice good value food and warm welcome and good vibe , great big windows so you can see the view..."
Trevor N Chrissy
"Absolute gem of a place, brilliant service with exceptional food. Definitely worth a visit if your in..."
Steve Herbert
"We LOVE Lulu's! We used to love Lulu's when it was a little baguette shop in Exeter and we went on a trip today to visit them in Torquay. We really..."
Ruth Molins
"Amazing always welcoming :) and love the fact that we can bring our fury friend inside and they offer him water aswell :) lovely touch :)) and..."
Becki Zoe Kitt
"One of the best milkshakes I've ever had, amazing food, drink and..."
Tom Pritchett
"The crab sandwich was delicious and the service was friendly ,day before had cream tea that also was very good..."
Janet Horton
"What a gem! Excellent place for a great lunch or just tea/coffee and home made cakes. We loved..."
Jane Kern
"Had a delicious lunch here. Great selection and service. Crab sandwich was beautifully sweet and flaky, wife loved the fish finger sandwich. truffle..."
Athar Hussain
"The best of European cafe culture in South Devon. Great place, location, menu, staff and toilets. All around a lovely spot overlooking the inner..."
Roger Tolley
"On each visit to Torquay over the years we have always visits Lulu's! It has undergone a change and is now The Dock! Wonderful branding, food and..."
Noreen Hussain
"We stopped in here for lunch, the theme of the bistro is very nice, it has a relaxed atmosphere with very friendly and helpful staff. We had a..."
Robbie
"Great spot for breakfast! My family and I were visiting Torquay for the day and were recommended through a friend to try The Dock. We had an amazing..."
Alice Dart
"Service was rubbish as you had to go up to the bar to order but the lobster was amazing, the steaks were seasoned nicely, probably one of the best..."
Connie Parkes
"Great food, lovely cocktails/drinks options, was a great evening for our group - we did have to chase up drinks orders to our table but this wasn’t..."
Alisha Chering
"This place has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with lovely staff and amazing food/drink. A great place to visit if you're stopping by or visiting..."
Jamie
"Great experience at The Dock on a sunny Friday evening! The service was really friendly and the tapas were pretty standard bar food. Would visit..."
Breda Bosch
"Holiday meal our 1st evening in Torquay and found this place to eat is near the marina. The staff were welcoming and friendly excellent service. You..."
Tammy Hughes
Seasons Restaurant & Lounge
Seasons Restaurant & Lounge
91/100 (468 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Contemporary
British
British
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Sit down
Contemporary
British
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
Bombay Express
Bombay Express
82/100 (2696 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Indian
Balti
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Drinks
Curry
Prawns
Kabobs
Tikka Masala
Lamb
Beef
Fish
Chili
"Amazing flavours. The menu is a fusion of all over Asia with a slight twist. Incredible use of spices both authentic and innovative. A wonderful..."
Elizabeth Ramsay
"Amazing food and atmosphere. The owner is really welcoming and charming! The poppadoms especially are so good! And really unique range of delicious..."
jack hutton
"One of our faves. First time trying some dishes from the new menu and we were not disappointed. Starters of Oriental Mushroom Bao Buns, Fishcake..."
Bn1 8sj
"Really nice. Came here 4 months ago when visiting a friend in Devon and came again last night. Awesome food, a nice blend of Asian food. So far..."
Ares FM
"Always had a good experience at Indi Yang and also the previous incarnation Bombay Express (just to note: the older photo with the chips, those..."
Markige
"Another fantastic dinner at Indi-Yang Skillfully prepared with thought through flavours. A dedicated waiting team and great customer service. The..."
Erwan Mauro
"We chose this place based on the variety of choice on the menu and the accompanying flattering pictures. It was a Friday night and not as busy as I..."
The Curryholic
"I may have found my new favourite Takeaway. I ordered from here the other day, and it was awesome. The food was delicious and not super..."
Hugo Frain
"Went with a friend and thoroughly enjoyed it! Amazing food, ambience, service. Made to feel very welcome, so we decided to stay and have another..."
Tracy Milton
"All round incredible experience! Food was super super tasty, all meat cooked to perfection and incredible quality! Can’t believe I haven’t been..."
Holly
"If you're looking for a random and simple restaurant. Indi Yang is not the place. Prepare yourself to raise the bar and go far beyond what you're..."
Mariany Cruz
"Really nice Indian restaurant. Couldn't fault the food which was excellent. Quick effecient service all the staff helpful and friendly. Onion bhaji..."
David Wilson
"Nice food came here on holiday best in the..."
Brandon Selvey (bselveyy)
"Dat night at Indi-Yang a new Asian restaurant that is all about gut health through Asian assimilated cuisine! Had the Thing Dashi noodle bowl with..."
Jenny B