Best Restaurants In Exeter

This quirky restaurant in Exeter is found just by the side of the scenic canal, on the outskirts of the city. The food on offer also matches the rural location, as heartwarming mains include Yorkshire chicken supreme, haricot bean stew and red lentil cottage pie.

BrewDog Exeter has a myriad of beers and plenty of stacked patties to indulge in. There are vegan burgers sandwiched by beetroot brioche buns and happy hours with banging cocktails, plus the dog-friendly venue hosts all-you-can-eat Wing Wednesdays.

Old Firehouse serves 14" pizzas with a special house tomato sauce. In this atmospheric, independent restaurant you'll find a few quirky combinations to tuck into, with roasted butternut squash and artichoke toppings sure to catch your eye.

If you want a twist on an Italian restaurant in Exeter, check out The Turks Head. The daring pizza menu includes some intriguing recipes like chicken in truffle oil and a Greek-inspired slice with crumbled feta, peppers and black olives.

Cosy Club Exeter is a slice of history served with a side of style, tucked inside the Halford Wing of the old Dean Clarke Hospital. Step inside and you're greeted with a vibrant mix of velvet lampshades, mismatched furniture, and characterful interiors that make every meal feel special.

Whether you're here for a lazy brunch, a leisurely lunch, or a candlelit dinner, the menu delivers hearty British favourites with a modern twist, from stacks of pancakes to flavour-packed mains. When the weather's good, head out to the terrace for al fresco dining that's as pretty as it is peaceful, making this one of Exeter's most inviting dining destinations.

YO! is the iconic Japanese restaurant with a conveyor belt full of tasty sushi and teriyaki. When you're in need of a gyoza, sashimi salad or katsu curry bowl, make this your go-to destination for lunch in Exeter city centre.

The Botanist is a bar and restaurant in Exeter city centre with a fresh feel thanks to its exotic plant game and heated outdoor area decorated with fairy lights. As well as traditional British bites and its famous hanging kebabs, mixologists are also on hand to make your fave refreshing cocktail too, or an innovative concoction like the Poppy and Pink Gin Punch.

Overlooking the bay in elegant Sidmouth, the Hotel Riviera's AA Rosette restaurant has long earned its reputation for refined, coastal-inspired cuisine. Led by an executive chef with a flair for combining international influences and classic English cooking, the menu showcases the best of local produce, with a special emphasis on fresh seafood.

Open to non-residents, the restaurant offers both à la carte sophistication and more relaxed table d'hôte lunch and dinner options, ensuring something for every occasion. Whether you're seated in the bay-view dining room, the airy Regency Bar, or out on the terrace during summer, each dish is thoughtfully prepared, beautifully served, and perfectly matched with an extensive wine list.

Rockfish offers up an amazing deal of sustainably sourced seafood with unlimited chips. As one of our favourite restaurants in Exeter Quay, it has an enticing selection of starters and mains too. Coastal delicacies like vegetable tempura and half-shell scallops are well worth a try.

Comptoir Libanais is one of the best chain restaurants in Exeter, with a huge range of mezze platters from the Middle East. If you don't fancy sharing the three-course feast menu, give the aubergine tagine or halloumi and olive wrap a go.

The Conservatory Exeter whips up mains like slow-roasted pork belly, whole plaice and grilled Meditteranean vegetables in a tranquil, light setting. Take advantage of its evening menu where three courses will set you back £30.