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The Proper Fish Chips Co.

➤ 73 Exeter Road, East Devon, United Kingdom

Carte • Vegan • Seafood • British • Fast Food

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"Have been having fish and chips from here for several years, however the last few times the standard has dropped. Last week we had fish, chips and mushy peas and the fish was of a very poor standard. The actual fish was grey and thin, and was very dry. The batter was extremely hard and almost orange in colour. It was almost brittle on the outside but still uncooked on the inside! It was actually inedible. The chips were OK, not great. Service: Take out"

River Exe Cafe

➤ For Ferry, Exmouth, United Kingdom

Carte • Wine • Cakes • Coffee • Seafood

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"With an all-in cost of £75 per person (including water taxi and tip), we expected to feel like we couldn’t wait to return. Instead, we left thinking it was a night to forget; maybe it was an off night for the cook or perhaps they were just having a bad day. Perhaps it’s the end of the season and some have lost interest? Let me start with the positives: the location is excellent. A beautiful autumn sunset and calm waters made for a lovely arrival. The service was decent, and there’s no complaint on that front. However, the meal itself was extremely average. We’re not food snobs, but we could have prepared a better dinner ourselves at home. The crispy squid was anything but crispy, and the scallops, priced at £5 each, lost their delicate flavor. As for the plaice, it was hardly legal catch size and may have even fallen under the limit. There was barely any meat on each fish, and we struggled to peel it from the bone. Moreover, the plate was overloaded with unnecessary garnish, which only added to the disappointment. The preparation and presentation felt amateurish and mediocre, as if the dishes were hurriedly thrown together. We would have been better off at Rockfish or Neil’s in Sidmouth, which would have cost much less and provided far better quality fish. We're genuinely sorry to say that our experience at River Exe Restaurant was not enjoyable. We’re not the type to complain for the sake of it, but had we been dining alone and not with friends, we might have even sent our main course back. We can only hope this was an off night for them and that better experiences await others. However, we certainly won’t be rushing back, even if someone else is footing the bill."

Ruby at the Grapevine

➤ Exmouth, 2 Victoria Rd, EX8 1DL, United Kingdom

Carte • Kebab • Steak • Asiatic • European

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"Visited on a Sunday evening with friends after a cancelled bbq due to the weather.Nice relaxed atmosphere,very friendly,welcoming staff.Great choice of burgers/fries on menu which made it hard to make a decision!!We all ended up ordering a different burger...Ruby,Panko,blue,etc. The service was prompt food arrived swiftly.Everyone enjoyed their food,will definitely go back again."

The Diggers Rest

➤ Woodbury Salterton, EX5 1PQ, East Devon, United Kingdom

Carte • Pub • Steak • Vegan • British

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"We walked in at lunchtime and despite us being the only customers , the pub was cosy and warm and beautifully decorated for Christmas. A lovely greeting too. As there were no sandwich menu we didn’t want a full meal we had to opt for the soup. This is where the pub let itself down the Pea and Ham soup with bread it appeared to be a thick pile of grey looking mushy peas but we dug in to find it luke warm and not a hint of ham nor any other flavour at all. Clearly no thought or culinary know how had gone into this recipe oh, and butter with the bread ! We pushed it about and left. I suppose we should have said something but it was so dire it was embarrassing . I did hear the cook saying to the bar lady that there were only 2 portions of the soup left just as well ……… Shame no sandwiches or similar were offered on the lunch menu . Giving it a three star as the pub itself was beautiful and so cosy on such a cold day and bar lady very friendly"

The Galley

➤ 41 Fore Street, Topsham I-EX3 0HU, United Kingdom

Carte • Cafés • Pizza • Seafood • Fast Food

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"We had a wonderful meal tonight to celebrate our 20th anniversary. The atmosphere was both intimate and relaxed, complemented by beautiful views and excellent food. The service was friendly and efficient, making our experience even more enjoyable."