Planning a holiday takes a lot of preparation and planning. The travel, accommodation and schedule of activities can be stressful to ensure you manage to make the most out of your time in a new place. One thing that might get overlook when deciding where to go on your next getaway is the food.

Trying new dishes on holiday can be a great experience, but for our fussy friends it's easier to stick to what they know. But luckily, there are some spots that you just have to try on your next trip to Devon.

Compiling a list of the best eateries in the country, The Times have put together the must-visit places across the country, and these are the ones in Devon you just have to see. Don’t worry if you haven’t heard of them, they’re easy to find and worth the hype.

Pea Green Boat

This relaxed seaside dining experience is a one-of-a-kind seafood restaurant that is nestled in the Sidmouth coast overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can take in the incredible views while you enjoy some of the best seafood Devon has to offer.

Enjoy your delicious calamari or our fantastic gluten free fish & chips whilst overlooking Sidmouth beach. Or take a short drive to the top of Peak hill where you can fully appreciate the stunning beauty of East Devon. The Pea Green Boat is open five days a week for lunch and dinner service, find out more here.

The Crab Shell Sandwich Bar

This sandwich shop in Dartmouth is like no other. A small hole in the wall style shop, they offer some of the tastiest sandwiches in the area. Their crab sandwich has been called “perfect”. With an impressive 4.5 out of five rating on TripAdvisor The Crab Shell is a great place to add to your list of lunch spots. Check out more from them here.

Goto

Goto is a Japanese restaurant that relocated to Exeter from its original place in Plymouth. The beloved restaurant moved after the Covid pandemic and has brought incredible food and an unforgettable experience to the people of Exeter. Offering some of the best sushi and ramen in the county, Goto has become one of the places you have to visit in Devon. Check out more of their menu here.

The Times also listed some of the best eateries in Cornwall too. Places such as Verdant Seafood Bar and The Idle Rocks offer diners impeccable seafood dishes and the chance to admire the stunning coastal views while they dine.

Nancarrow Farm was also mentioned for those looking for a one-of-a-kind experience in Cornwall. The family run farm rears and grows all of its produce for the freshest ingredients. You can enjoy one of their seasonal feasts in the middle of their stunning meadows. So, regardless of where it is that you're staying in Devon, there is guaranteed to be a spot nearby that's serving up some unforgettable food that the whole family will love.

Not only do you have a huge list of places to eat in the South West, you have a concise guide to the very best eateries across the UK. From the Drunken Duck Inn in the Lake District, which offers people a snug pub with great views and excellent and of course, unpretentious food to the Crabshack in East Sussex where you can stuff your face while you sit right on the beach like you're on a Spanish island you will find your next foodie obsession.

Here is the full list of places in the UK highlighted by The Times:

  1. Pea Green Boat, Sidmouth
  2. The Crab Shell, Dartmouth
  3. Goto, Exeter
  4. Bar Braf, Dinas Dinlle
  5. Caban, Snowdonia
  6. Café Môr, Pembrokeshire
  7. Ty Coch Inn, Abersoch
  8. Verdant Seafood Bar, Falmouth
  9. Nancarrow Farm, Truro
  10. The Idle Rocks, St Mawes
  11. Bango Kitchen, Penryn
  12. Husk, Thorington
  13. The Greyhound Inn, Pettistree
  14. Sole Bay, Southwold
  15. The Ramsholt Arms, River Deben
  16. The Goods Shed, Canterbury
  17. Harbour Street Tapas, Whitstable
  18. John Dory, Sandgate
  19. Angela’s, Margate
  20. The Woolpack, Slad
  21. The Ox Barn, Southrop
  22. D’Ambrosi, Stow-on-the-Wold
  23. Fool’s Delight Circus, Bampton
  24. Castle Howard, Henderskelfe
  25. Robinsons, York
  26. The Dawnay Arms, Newton-on-Ouse
  27. The Abbey Inn, Byland
  28. Drunken Duck Inn, Ambleside
  29. Base Pizza, Bowness
  30. Chesters by the River, Ambleside
  31. Higginsons of Grange, Grange-over-Sands
  32. The Somerset Cider Brandy Company, Burrow Hill
  33. Lord Poulett Arms, Hinton St George
  34. Smith & Evans English Sparkling Wine, Langport
  35. The Bloom Wine Company, South Petherton
  36. The Jolly Fisherman, Craster
  37. The Ship Inn, Embleton
  38. The Potted Lobster, Bamburgh
  39. Pine, East Wallhouses
  40. The Tarmachan Cafe, Crathie
  41. Boath House, Nairn
  42. The Seafood Shack, Ullapool
  43. Fish Shop, Ballater
  44. Rybka, two locations in Brighton
  45. Crabshack, Worthing
  46. The Beach Shack, Steephill Cove
  47. The George, Yarmouth
  48. Old Hall Farm, Bungay
  49. Barsham Brewery, near Fakenham

Devon has a rich and deep food scene with an abundance of delicious options for every person. The ones mentioned by The Times barely scratch the surface of amazing places to eat as there are plenty of outstanding pubs, restaurants and cafes to grab a bite to eat in while in Devon. Whether you're after fine dining, seafood specials or traditional pub grub, Devon's diverse and bountiful culinary scene has something to satisfy every taste.

Whether you're a local who's searching for their new favourite place to eat or you're planning a weekend getaway for the summer, you can find all the hidden gems and beauty spots worth visiting here.