Nibbles and drinks. We had four starters to go with our drinks, all good. In fact very good, they have got a lot better. And a lovely setting, watching the sun set over the moors in June. One problem, the staff. We asked to sit outside. Told they were short staffed and we couldnt, even though the place was almost empty, and the staff hung around the bar chatting a lot. Then saw a couple outside have their order taken. Come one! OK, even if you closed off the wood decking area outside, we could have sat just outside the back door, which you can see from the bar and is easy to cover. So we took our drinks and rest of our food out there. But of course only on the proviso we pay first, in case we run off. Really? You need to have a word with your staff, they need to be more flexible. Need to realise what is good for the customer is good for their wages. read more

I didn't even realize I had reviewed this restaurant before, but I do remembers last visit. If the last visit was 3 stars, this is definitely a 2 star place. I arrived for a business lunch at 12:50pm. We were sat immediately, as we had reservations. 12:55-drink orders placed 1:00pm-drinks arrive (one wrong) 1:20-waitress finally returned for food order. One person ordered 3 appetizers as a meal, but requested it all together (soup, salad, and calamari). No one else ordered any appetizers 1:45-soup and salad come out, separate from everything else 2:00-some of the food comes out. My order is partly wrong, more on that later 2:05-remaining food comes 2:15-we finish eating 2:25-we finally get the waitress to pay the bill Really? 90 mins for a lunch service? 2 tables were sat, served, and cleared while we waited for food Food: I ordered the shredded BBQ chicken with roasted root vegetables instead of chips. The sandwich was 3/5, but I got the chips. And the root veg. At least I got the food I ordered, but they sill got it wrong and we paid extra for an additional side. I wouldn't return, but as I'm typically on the receiving end visiting customers in this area I will provably be back. Hopefully they redeem themselves. read more

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PREMISE PERFECT, EXECUTION POOR Our bellies are full, but our pockets feel just a little too empty this is the feeling we are left with after just having visited The Coombe Cellars in Stokeinteignhead. It's not that the dishes were overly expensive, it's just that the promises made by the super location and stunning interior were not met by the actual delivery. The Coombe Cellars used to be a dreary Brewers Fayre, but thankfully this is no longer the case. It is far more upmarket now and the mix of textures and colours interspersed with natural stones and driftwood is by far the best décor around. Perhaps coupled with the beautiful setting this heightened our expectations too much? Anyway, at first the menu spoils you for choice but on closer inspection some of the meat dishes seem a bit similar. We opted for the Fish Mezze to start topped up with the Dublin-bay prawns sautéed with spinach, in a spicy tomato & garlic sauce. The Mezze was under generous, something that really irritates me! A mezze plate is to share and you should just want to dive in enjoy yourself without worry of there being enough to go around. The whitebait was plentiful, but apart form that it was skimpy. The Dublin-bay prawns should have been fantastic, but they were bland and watery like tinned tomatoes. Whilst the starters were arriving, the glass of wine I ordered had to be changed because it was corked. Not a good start, but just gazing out the window at a stunning sunset over the Teign estuary still made me happy to be there. Main courses arrived and the presentation and quality of the ingredients really could not be faulted. It was just a shame the plates were not very hot and the divine venison and jus soon became cold. We all like our vegetables al dente, right? I do. I cannot stand over cooked mush, but The Coombe Cellars had taken al dente to the extreme today - the veg was practically raw but curiously hotter than the food on the plate. My companion was drawn to the roast pork on off the specials board and she is not normally a fan of pork, but was lured by the promise of pork crackling. Perfect for a cold winter afternoon. Just a shame when the dish arrived the crackling was so minuscule she instantly wished she hadn't bothered. Our waitress was another let down - apathy in every robotic breath. On to desserts, surely they would redeem things for us? The Sticky Toffee Pudding and Custard absolutely did! It was moist and light, absolutely fantastic. The Chocolate Brownie was equally as good, but the Homemade Raspberry Trifle unfortunately was a sloppy mess. I hope we were just a little unlucky today, but my gut feeling is bad luck had nothing to do with it. read more

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Stopped in for a Saturday lunch on a bank holiday weekend - started out slow but did get busy so you may want to book ahead or prepare for that! The setting is absolutely lovely, and you can get a table near a window overlooking the water. The decor was casually elegant, like a proper restaurant and more than just an inn! It should be noted that the Coombe Cellars Inn has changed hands about 4 years ago, so any prior reviews should probably be taken with a grain of salt as things have clearly changed. They had quite a lengthy lunch menu offering a two course prix-fixe for £11.95. Most a la options aren't on the prix-fixe menu but they had plenty of good choices. I started with the soup of the day which was potato leek and spinach (or something much like it), which was silky, light, and fresh. Came with two pieces of crusty bread for dipping and was very satisfying as a first course. I then had the gnocchi with summer vegetables. The gnocchi were pillowy and delightful to eat, the flavor of the dish was mild but it was a great option for somebody who is looking for something a bit on the lighter side. Others in the group had the lamb meatballs and were absolutely raving about them the whole time! The one thing is that service was quite slow throughout. Slow to take orders, slow to bring food. All servers were friendly and joked pleasantly with us, but they aren't speedy about it. Nonetheless, as long as you aren't in a massive hurry, it's really a lovely place to have a meal with a great view. read more

It's a lovely spot and nice furnishings and I really enjoyed going there when it was refurbished (I think?) in 2007. The last few visits, the service has been patchy - a couple of occaisions I have waited to order and have been waiting for 15 / 20 minutes for someone to come-over (or even come near so I can call them over!). The food is pretty good - particularly the fish specials, but generally over-priced for what it is (especially the drinks). Given the price doesn't justify itself I don't go here very often anymore, which is a shame as it was very nice when I started going there last year. read more

The setting, surround and building is great and we've come back time and time again. There's a great view of the river Teign from the large glass windows that overlook it. The reviews above seem to be quite mixed but we've never had a problem with the service, which has generally been prompt and courteous. Certainly nothing to complain about. Coombe Cellars is really a gastro-pub and the food is of a fairly good quality. Having started eating there since October 2007, we always seemed to have some issue with the food. Either it wasn't piping hot when served or a green salad arrived with tomatoes. However after a couple of talks with the managers, things have improved and the food is better. And talking food, it does all appear to be freshly prepared and not as one reviewer here wrote portion-controlled unedifying easily-masticated boil-in-a-bag meals. It maybe a little pricey (hence the gastro-pub moniker), however the overall experience of setting, service and food sets it above most places around the Torbay area. It is disappointing to hear that others have not had a good time at the Coombe Cellars as it really is a little gem in a sea of cheaper chain pubs. read more

Really enjoyed a early evening drink here, sat outside enjoying the view of the Teign. The food looked very good. It has a lovely large car park, plenty of tables next to the windows. The down side is the approach road. It is very narrow and windy. Take great care read more

Drink but don't eat. A great place to enjoy a drink and see the view. The service is bad, the food is bad and it takes a long time to arrive. Without doubt the worst pub or restaurant we visited in Devon. There are kebab waggons next to the motorway that have better service, quality and speed. Add to this the fact that its not cheap, not by a long shot. Eat somewhere else, then come here for drinks afterwards. read more

A great place to go and eat,lovely views of the estuary and the sea,beautiful surroundings.local boat club nearby.

Coombe cellars has changed hands alot in recent months and is now a very upmarket restaurant on the river, People cannot afford £11 for a pie so they need to lower their prices. This restaurant is situated right on the estuary and in the summer is packed with people sitting outside, you can even dip your feet in the water whilst having a pint!! Lovely situation just shame about the prices and the windy narrow lanes. read more

This pub/restaurant is in a beautiful location, with wonderful views from the balconies and picture windows. The decor is interesting, although not quite to my taste as they have imposed an assortment of antique and modern fixtures and fittings, and overall the feel is of 'fine dining in the city by the sea', which some people may like. I cannot comment on the food as I did not eat there, but the coffee was awful. What really let this place down for me, however, was poor service. read more

Fantastic location but didnt feel welcome when my wife and i wanted to pop in for a drink. Quite rude staff. If you want to go here dont be dressed casually. read more

Fantastic location. Average food. Good wine selection. Very good deserts. Quite pricey for what it is! Probably worth one visit to see the place. read more

On the whole we enjoyed our visit to Coombe Cellars and will be returning. The food was excellent, the only real complaints being the lack of seasoning in my otherwise really nice starter and some items being unavailable without notice. The choice of cask conditioned ales was small but faultless in delivery. The prices I would describe as a slightly high average for the type of place it was. The service was friendly and efficient. Needless to say, the setting right on the edge of the River Teign was nigh on perfect. Only a few negative points that I came ascross - the piped music was a bit intrusive and dire (i.e. lowest common denominator easy listening) althought the later selection was a bit more to my taste - the car park has some suspension-knackering potholes that really do need urgent attention - the decor was a bit odd and ersatz. Not a real problem but it might affect some visitors' aesthetic sense. read more

Great place, food is top notch and the location is amazing with great views. Dogs also allowed in certain parts. Decorated to a very high standard with lots of nice little places and fires to sit by in the winter. I visit this place all year round. read more