Top 4 Places to Eat in Dartmouth

Written by Graham Smith, Hannah McKinsey, Jake Evans, Karen Price, Sandra Frank
26/08/2025
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Dartmouth's dining landscape thrives on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, especially seafood, offering a diverse array of experiences from gourmet fine dining to relaxed casual eateries.

1. The Seahorse

Cuisine: Seafood with an Italian influence

Situated on the embankment, The Seahorse offers a refined dining experience with stunning estuary views. The daily changing menu showcases the freshest local catches, often cooked over a charcoal fire, alongside Italian-inspired pastas and stews. It provides a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for a special occasion. Booking ahead is essential.

Price: Mains £30-£40, or estimated £87 for a three-course dinner including wine.

Getting There: Located at 5 South Embankment, TQ6 9BH, it is easily walkable from Dartmouth's main area.

2. Rockfish Dartmouth

Cuisine: Sustainable seafood and modern fish and chips

Overlooking the River Dart, Rockfish offers a lively and family-friendly setting. They pride themselves on serving fresh, sustainable seafood landed daily from Brixham Harbour, with options ranging from classic fish and chips to roasted scallops and mussels. The menu changes seasonally to reflect the best available fish, and gluten-free options are widely available.

Price: Main courses from around £21, or estimated £56-£58 for a three-course dinner including wine.

Getting There: Found at 8 South Embankment, TQ6 9BH, it is directly on the waterfront and within easy walking distance.

3. Cafe Alf Resco

Cuisine: British breakfast and lunch

Nestled in Dartmouth's historic Old Town, Cafe Alf Resco is a charming, relaxed spot known for its hearty British breakfasts and lunches. The cafe prioritizes locally sourced, freshly prepared food, including their own coffee blend and freshly squeezed orange juice. It has a cozy atmosphere with wooden beams and offers semi-outdoor dining under an awning, often featuring live music on weekends. They do not take reservations.

Price: Breakfasts around £12, generally considered a cheap eat option.

Getting There: Located on Lower Street, TQ6 9AN, it is less than a minute's walk from the Lower Ferry and easily accessible on foot.

4. Andria

Cuisine: Modern European small plates and tasting menus

Andria offers a sophisticated fine dining experience with a focus on modern European cuisine. The chef, Luca Berardino, draws inspiration from Italian home cooking, creating innovative small plates and tasting menus with high-quality local ingredients from Brixham and Torbay. Expect refined dishes and attentive service in this award-winning bistro, which has been featured in the Michelin Guide.

Price: Expect higher-end pricing, consistent with fine dining and tasting menu formats.

Getting There: Situated on Lower Street, it is centrally located and easily reached by walking.

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