Decent restaurants - Dorchester to Exeter

[fourstardan]

Looking for a Christmas gift in the form of a night out somewhere for my parents between Dorchester and Exeter.

Bought them a night out at the Pig Honiton before so looking for someone else.

River Cottage is one option but I'm just not sure it's good value for money based on reviews.

[thebraketester]

5 bells inn, near cullompton . It’s a pub but the food is superb.

[matc]

Summer Lodge near Dorchester is supposed to be lovely. There are a couple of small places in/near to Dorchester in the Michelin guide - Yalbury Cottage and Sienna on the high street itself.

[fourstardan]

matc said:

Summer Lodge near Dorchester is supposed to be lovely. There are a couple of small places in/near to Dorchester in the Michelin guide - Yalbury Cottage and Sienna on the high street itself.

Thanks Yalbury looks like a nice eatery.

[eharding]

thebraketester said:

5 bells inn, near cullompton . It’s a pub but the food is superb.

This. Excellent food.....

https://www.fivebells.uk.com/

[Unknown_User]

A little out of your geographical area but I like Shell Bay at Studland. They help support local fisherfolk, farmers and wine producers. Great views too.

Edited by Unknown_User on Wednesday 16th December 12:23

[Ziplobb]

matc said:

Summer Lodge near Dorchester is supposed to be lovely. There are a couple of small places in/near to Dorchester in the Michelin guide - Yalbury Cottage and Sienna on the high street itself.

Summer Lodge is indeed superb

[fourstardan]

Looks like I'm going to get some vouchers from here;

https://theseasideboardinghouse.com/

Looks like a decent nearly middle class establishment where I can get the parents out of their lounge wear for the day.

Shell bay I'm aware of yes the lunch there and squid is lovely

[Arun_D]

We had a lovely time at The Oyster & Fish House (a Mark Hix establishment) in Lyme Regis. In fact wholeheartedly recommend Lyme Regis in general.

Edit: Oops, a bit after the fact now, but maybe one for the future!

[eharding]

Arun_D said:

We had a lovely time at The Oyster & Fish House (a Mark Hix establishment) in Lyme Regis. In fact wholeheartedly recommend Lyme Regis in general.

Edit: Oops, a bit after the fact now, but maybe one for the future!

Went there for lunch a few weeks ago - the scallops to start followed by the prawn burger. Very nice indeed.

Hungry now...