Taste the West
Restaurants
From harbourside seafood shacks to Michelin-starred dining rooms — a guide to the very best restaurants across the West Country.
Holm
SomersetSouth Petherton
An acclaimed modern British restaurant featuring hyper-local produce, a stunning garden terrace, and a seasonal tasting menu.
New Farm Restaurant
SomersetOver Stratton
A family-run, welcoming restaurant known for locally sourced West Country meats and seasonal dishes.
The Barrington Boar
SomersetBarrington
Located just over 2 miles away, this beautifully refurbished pub offers elevated modern British food in a cosy, rustic setting.
The Pig near Bath
SomersetPensford
Famous for its '25-mile menu,' serving fresh, homegrown, and locally sourced food in an elegant country house setting.
The Seahorse
DevonDartmouth
A spectacular, multi-award-winning seafood restaurant located right on the River Dart estuary.
The Newt in Somerset
SomersetBruton
A world-class destination estate near Bruton, combining extraordinary gardens, a spa, cyder cellars and a celebrated restaurant using produce grown on the estate's own farm.
Briar at Number One
SomersetBruton
A warm, neighbourhood farm-to-table restaurant in an old ironmonger's shop, serving daily-changing seasonal small plates rooted in the West Country. Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025.
Paul Ainsworth at No.6
CornwallPadstow
A Michelin-starred fine dining eatery showcasing the absolute best of Cornish ingredients.
At the Chapel
SomersetBruton
An all-day restaurant with in-house artisan bakery and wine store, housed in a stunning Grade II listed 18th-century chapel. Modern British food with a Mediterranean twist, wood-fired pizzas and a beautiful south-facing terrace.
The Lord Poulett Arms
SomersetHinton St George
A beautiful 17th-century thatched inn serving exceptional food in a quintessentially English village setting. One of Somerset's most beloved destination pubs.
Kota
CornwallPorthleven
Chef Jude Kereama's celebrated fine dining restaurant in Porthleven, known for its outstanding tasting menu blending Cornish produce with Pacific Rim influences. A Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Kota Kai
CornwallPorthleven
The sister restaurant to Kota, serving vibrant Asian-inspired small plates and incredible ramen in a relaxed harbourside setting. A Porthleven favourite.
Gurnard's Head
CornwallZennor
A beautifully remote coastal inn near Zennor serving exceptional food with a strong commitment to local produce. Well worth the drive for the food, the views and the warmth of the welcome.
Lewinnick Lodge
CornwallNewquay
Dramatically perched on the cliffs above Newquay, Lewinnick Lodge offers stunning coastal views, outstanding seafood and rooms to stay the night. A truly special destination.
The Fish House
CornwallFistral, Newquay
A brilliant seafood restaurant right by Fistral Beach, known for its fresh-as-it-gets fish dishes and fantastic ocean views. Book well in advance.
The Greenbank Hotel
CornwallFalmouth
A waterside institution in Falmouth, celebrated for its top-quality cooking and legendary desserts. Also home to The Working Boat gastropub next door.
Platform Restaurant
DorsetWest Bay, Bridport
An award-winning, family-run restaurant set in two beautifully restored Victorian railway carriages in West Bay. Fresh local seafood, seasonal menus and a stunning coastal setting. Celebrated by Martin Clunes and Hugh Laurie. 2 AA Rosettes.
Hive Beach Café
DorsetBurton Bradstock
An award-winning seafood café right on Hive Beach, serving fresh locally-caught fish with breathtaking views across Lyme Bay and the Jurassic Coast. One of Dorset's most loved beachside dining spots.
The Seafood Restaurant
CornwallPadstow
Rick Stein's legendary seafood restaurant in Padstow — the original destination dining experience that put Cornish seafood on the map. A must-visit for lovers of the finest fresh fish.