I agree with Fred's review, it is pretty bang on. I have to say that I thought the food was better…read morethan expected, very flavourful. Excellent value for money with the voucher I had. The restaurant was comfortable, staff friendly and service what you would expect from a midrange restaurant. If you are out shopping in Exeter it's a good location as the others said has a great patio for when the sun comes out.

First of all let me say that this Bar and Grill sits on the site of the former locally owned…read moreExeshed which disolved in April 2010 (Exeshed was awesome and some of the staff have stayed on). Exeshed RIP Coal is a bar and grill the new owners seem to be upping their sales of food and lessening the cocktail market. It is what it says on the tin. Staff = Very pleasant Food = Exactly what you would expect Price = Average Value = Average Location = Opposite Debenhams Key points = Bang smack in the Centre of Exeter. It has Al Fresco options; which have been much needed during our early summer heat-wave. Overall _good atmosphere and we will go again soon and add to this brief review.

Torquay is a bit of a gastronomic wasteland but the No. 7 Fish Bistro is a glorious exception. It…read morespecialises in fresh fish - mostly caught in nearby Brixham. It's not fancy-dancy Michelin starred food but plain fish done really, really well. It can be quiet for lunch, especially out of season. A prix-fixe value lunch menu would be a good idea and it would help keep the prices down and the customers coming in. But it gets busy in the evenings and the atmosphere is convivial and buzzy without being loud. When it's really cooking - in every good sense of the word - you won't get a more enjoyable meal in Torquay and you won't get fresher, more honest fish dishes anywhere. (And I say that having been to the sublime, three-star Maisons de Bricourt at one end of the fishy scale and wonderful BBQ beach shacks in Goa at the other.)

I've been to Number 7 several times over the last 3 years. Hands down, it's the best restaurant in…read moreall of Devon, and my personal favorite of any restaurant I've been to in the UK. If you love fish, get here. You walk in and you're overwhelmed with chalk boards full of the daily specials. I'm talking at least 15 entrees, 5 appetizers, and drinks. Plus, even though they have a recommended preparation, they typically offer a secondary recommendation but will also prepare any fish any way you'd like. No questions asked. When you first sit down, you'll might question the pickled garlic if it's your first visit. Grab a toothpick and dive in. It isn't like eating raw garlic, it's mild and delicious. On this visit, as well as a couple previous, I went with the local whole lobster. Normally it comes grilled with butter. I get it grilled with olive oil, lemon, and garlic (the secondary recommendation). It is rich, buttery, and amazing, as lobster should be. I've had lobster several places and it's never this good. The service is spot on. Never rushed, but at the table exactly how often you'd like. On this visit, I approached a man that had been serving or in the dining room working on all of my visits. I asked If he was the owner. He is. His name is Paul. If you eat here, ask for him and say hello. He's super friendly and very helpful with menu selection.

The Fish is cooked to perfection and tastes very fresh, and the service is fast dine in or take…read moreout, the prices are very reasonable especially considering the quality of the food and service. I couldn't recommend this fish and chip shop more! I will definitely visit again!

Love the fish and chips. Great batter, fully cooked chips, great prices and fast service. What more…read morecould you ask for? Highly recommended place to eat. Plenty of parking just around the corner. Go There...

I've been here a few times, most recently in May '08. This restaurant has won lots of awards for…read moretheir fish and chips. Make sure you have a reservation, though, because if you don't there can be a wait. Good wine.

One word - Fantastic!! Can't be beaten, although if its chocka try Drakes abit further up the road.read more

This restaurant clearly earned its Michelin Star, both for food and presentation. I started with…read morecrab crumpet, fresh local crab on a crumpet with two other unique elements. My daughter started with beetroot samosas and they were gorgeous. For my main, went with the duck and it was also exquisite. Sliced thinly with a great jus and again several other elements on the plate I could not identify but added many great layers to the taste. We also shared green beans and zucchini (courgettes) and they were great. Fresh from the chef's garden and tasted that way. I normally pass on dessert but had to try it. I had strawberries with pistachio sponge, while I would have like more pistachio flavor it was also quite enjoyable. Service was efficient and I liked the pace of the meal. Pretty quick between courses (what I'm used to as an American), with the nice touch of asking whether we wanted the next course yet. They do not put on airs like many starred establishments, a family in shorts was welcomed, and the food is as good as you can get.

We ate at this delightful restaurant the night before our departure from this beautiful and fun…read moreDevon playground. The food and service were superb as well as good value for money. We ordered a fixed price three course meal. The fish was so fresh and superbly prepared. Many local diners head for the 7 Restaurant a few doors down. We had no reservations and the 7 was full so we tried The Elephant. The ambiance was delightfully quiet, dignified and somewhat reserved. The dress should reflect that type of venue. We were definitely under dressed but were welcomed anyhow. We recommend this restaurant without hesitation.

Our favorite restaurant in Salcombe. It absolutely lives up to the hype. The service was impeccable…read moreand the guy was so friendly and welcoming. They are dog friendly and all the dogs were very well behaved. We had the seafood linguine (probably one of the best things we've ever eaten), the fish and chips and the crabby fries. The haddock was really nice and the crabby fries were delicious, but the fries do get pretty soggy so that was the only downfall. The sticky toffee pudding was really good and the toffee sauce was yummy. They had a few dessert option including creme brûlée and ice cream too. I absolutely can't recommend this place enough. My mum and sister are going again later in the week and I'm jealous I have to go back up north!

Three of us happened on the Crab Shack for lunch by chance while on vacation in Devon and Cornwall…read more Fabulous! We had the crab, shrimp, etc seafood platter and it was tremendous! Service was friendly; it is right on the water and looked as if it had been newly redecorated. Would HIGHLY recommend it to locals and tourists, alike. P.S. "Cromer crabs" were such a disappointment after the Crab Shack in Teignmouth.

Food is good, the usual ribs, burgers and steak on the menu. I had a burger with chilli which was…read moreunexpectedly good. Wife and kids had the ribs which were good and the portion sizes generous. The waitress was very helpful, as we pointed out that the kids menu was different to which was posted online! And she told us that it had changed that day, but we were able to get what we wanted from the previous menu which was helpful. All in all nice food at an ok price.

Menu a bit limited but the usual burgers, steaks, ribs etc. Nothing particularly original, but big…read moreportion sizes for the hungry, well cooked and tasty. Friendly staff and reasonably priced. Would go back as the kids loved it.

The Conservatory deserves a Michelin star. The food amongst the best in Exeter. The staff treat us…read morelike we matter. It is located a few paces from a multi story car park. The food is honestly priced. 8.5 out of 10. It is a top restaurant in Exeter. Price = Average/High Value = good Staff = Very attentive Food = Very good but the MENU needs to change more regularly.

The Conservatory is one of the few really upmarket restaurants in Exeter, second only to Michael…read moreCaines restaurant. It has had a change of chef since I last ate there, so I hope they have managed to keep up the very high standards! This is a small and intimate venue, with a holding area that is perfect to enjoy an aperitif before stepping up a few stairs into the main restaurant to eat. This is by no means cheap and cheerful (although a set lunch at £9.95 for 2 courses is offered - a bargain). It is ideal for a very special meal and has a lovely atmosphere, excellent service and (when I was there last) divine food!