I wouldn't say I'm fussy when it comes to Fish & Chips, I just expect them to be proper chunky…read moreEnglish Fish & Chips. So I was ecstatic to discover the Mermaid. If you are looking for good old fish and chips, wrapped in paper, to eat by the seaside, then please bypass the numerous kebab and fast food eateries dotted along the main commercial streets in Bude. Instead, pop just off of the main street, tucked in a side road, to The Mermaid. I had a Cod and Chips, which I could barely even finish for a fiver, a fiver! Given the price of cod in most chips shops I have visited locally, I was amazed. Cheap, tasty, huge portions, exactly what I want in a chippie!

We were given a recommendation to try this restaurant from a friend who used to live in Bude…read more Didn't know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised by both food and service. While the menu doesn't have a ton of choices, what they did have was diverse enough to please. Burgers, chicken, fish and chips, a veggie curry, steaks and even lasagne! Went for the a Lasagne and was not disappointed. Fresh made and served in an individual pot along with a hearty salad and garlic bread. It was quite good. Service was quick and friendly. Prices reasonable. Highly recommended.

Terrific farm shop and restaurant We stumbled across this…read morelovely farm shop and restaurant while we were on route from Torquay to Penzance. We spent some happy time browsing through the goodies at the farm shop and had a terrific lunch - delicious roast belly pork and cauliflower Stilton soup. The portions were generous, the staff were friendly and the prices very reasonable!

A good place to stop for breakfast or lunch if you're travelling along the A30; it's only a short…read morehop off the junction and a much better option than the higher-priced on-road services. It's a bit reminiscent of Tebay/Westmorland services on the M6 if you're familiar with that. Great farm food, well presented and spacious enough to cater for large numbers. Lots of outside seating and a play area for the kids. The restaurant menu is fairly extensive, and the staff are all decked out in matching uniforms and boaters and are very attentive. Good service with a smile. Plenty of goodies to buy in the farm shop too, although I found that the veggie options were heavily biased towards the cheese end of the spectrum so not much good for me with my dairy intolerance. But otherwise a great choice of local produce to take away.

Lovely fish and chips recommend. The cheese burger quite nice if u want to take to Instow beach…read morefairly quick

Best fish and chips in North Devon, third year in row. All freshly cooked to order. Cod is light…read moreand moist, thin batter, chips fluffy and melt in your mouth! Deserves their awards. Even the mushy peas were delicious, right consistency. It's a take-away but there are seating for 12 people, and seating for take-away customers to wait for their orders.

This is the best fish and chip shop in Barnstaple-run by a husband and wife team. The food is…read morebrilliantly cooked and at very reasonable prices. They do a wide range of chocies including a different 'fish of the week' encouraging people to try something a bit different to the usual cod.

Fullam Restaurant is conveniently located in Town with Paid Parking space opposite. The chefs are…read moreChinese from Malaysia. The menu consists of a selection of Chinese and Malaysian Cuisine. We ordered Steamed Sea Bass, Pak Choy stir fried with garlic, Beef cooked with broccoli in oyster sauce and white rice. The portions are a little smaller than what we are used to. The taste is pretty good, maybe a little westernised. We did not try the other dishes, cannot comment.

The ultimate Chinese locally; no where else come close! Best thing is they do take out!…read more A real joy to the senses and the stomach! Yum!

My partner and I enjoyed The Castle Restaurant in Bude so much that we went there twice during our…read moreweeklong stay in Cornwall in August 2011. We first experienced a romantic evening meal at the perfect table, overlooking the water through two French doors that opened onto a patio, then returned for Sunday lunch at the same table. The food was wonderfully prepared, particularly the soups, which I have to say were nothing short of spectacular. The true standout, however, was the fish and chips, which consisted of pollock so fresh it was caught that same morning by the chef's father in the Bude harbour. It was utterly divine. The prices are very reasonable as well. Situated inside Sir Goldsworthy Gurney's former home, The Castle Restaurant's decor is simple yet elegant. Chalkboards display the day's specials while the open kitchen gives the restaurant a cosy feel. The staff was very accommodating and polite. The manager was actually the one who honoured our request for the same table at Sunday lunch, for which we were truly thankful considering how many people the restaurant was serving that afternoon. Parking is across the street from the restaurant in a metered car park that is free after 6:00 p.m. My only complaint would be the desserts, which were good, but not great. Still, we had two very pleasant experiences at The Castle, and would highly recommend it if you are in the area.

Fabulous 17 the century local inn. Friendly staff fabulous food , never been disappointed. Lovely…read morebuilding , original beams. Large conservatory with hanging vine from the ceiling. Plenty of seating areas to eat or just a drink. Great atmosphere in the summer or winter. A lovely open fire in the main bar when it's chilly outside. Have visited this inn many times a real favourite with all the family.

SALMON, OTTERS & DUCKS The Daily Telegraph wrote: Henry Williamson,…read moreborn in 1895, served in the trenches during the First World War. This extremely sensitive, highly strung and romantic soul never recovered from the horror and the disillusionment he experienced in Flanders. From 1921 onwards he buried himself in the little North Devon village of Georgeham, seeking an escape from inner torment by exploring and writing about the wild and unfrequented landscapes of Exmoor. Growing up in the London suburbs, I was eternally gratefully for his highly-acclaimed works 'Salar the Salmon' and 'Tarka the Otter' which would instantly transport me to my beloved North Devon, where I spent so many happy times visiting family during the summer school holidays; a real home from home. My parents went back to their original home there upon retirement and I still visit my mother there when possible. Tonight we must go the Rock at Georgeham, she announced during a recent visit, so go we did. I had a vague memory of having gone there many years ago, but vague it remained. It is essentially an old timbered pub, with a modern conservatory. Food is served in both areas and we decided to sup some Rioja in the traditional area. Photo link: http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd76/Textklick/Qype%20pix/067bf03a.jpg The menu is very convincing and even more so the specials menu, which is displayed on a board but also available in print. Photo link: http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd76/Textklick/Qype%20pix/4ac9c2a0.jpg I thought that that the 'Georgeham cured ham' sounded pleasingly alliterative, poetic or whatever, and it certainly did not disappoint. The pan roasted duck breast was sensational, although I did not take so well to the 'gooseberry tarte tatin' which was 'tarte by name and tart by nature'. I think duck really deserves something a bit sweeter, but if anything it was my fault because I chose it. La contessa and la dowager contessa were delighted with their choices. Reasonable prices, excellent food, great ambiance and also friendly staff who definitely seemed just that bit more professional than average. Do take a look at the excellent website and if you are in that neck of the woods, you will not regret visiting.