A Guide To Eating Out In Exeter

The city of Exeter has many things to offer for bothGreen in Rockbeare, which serves rustic dishes with
visitors and locals. Other than possessing a range ofan emphasis on fresh, local and seasonal produce.
attractions, such as its majestic cathedral, CastleThis friendly Exeter restaurant has won a number of
Drogo and Northernhay Gardens, a large shoppingaccolades including Best Restaurant in the South
centre and secret underground passages, this largeWest of England by the Taste of the West Awards
city also boasts a variety of Exeter restaurants.2009/2010 and is recommended as one of the top
From Michelin Star excellence, gastro pubs, beach100 restaurants in the UK.
cafes and atmospheric riverside bistro's, Devon andIn the centre of the city overlooking Exeter
Exeter restaurants are some of the best in theCathedral is the boutique Abode Hotel where the
country.two Michelin star chef Michael Caines has a
Eating Localrestaurant. Expect fine dining at its best with a
One of the main benefits that Exeter restaurantsvariety of menus and wines to choose from.
take advantage of is the easy access they have toAlternatively choose Michael Caines Cafe Bar for
fresh, local Devon produce - right on their doorstep.something a little more laid back. The Cafe Bar
There are a number of fabulous suppliers throughoutprovides affordable quality from simple coffees, teas
Devon providing high quality food and drink, fromand light bites through to modern international dishes.
fruit and vegetables (even chilli grown in Kingsbridge),La Petite Maison in Topsham is located around 15
a variety of specialist meats such as Red Rubyminutes from Exeter centre and is worth the drive.
Devon beef, Devon cheese such as Sharpham,The menu features a range of dishes that change
excellent seafood like Bigbury Bay Oysters and drinksfrom month to month, keeping in harmony with the
such as Luscombe Organic. That's not to mention theseasons by using fresh local produce when it's at its
vineyards - over a dozen that are close by in Devon,very best.
producing and supplying award-winning wines to manyThe Olive Tree at The Queens Court Hotel has been
Exeter restaurants.awarded an AA rosette and offers a well known
Using local Devon suppliers means that Exeterregarded venue for contemporary dining. The menu
restaurants not only receive fresh local produce, theychanges regularly to incorporate seasonality.
are also doing their bit for the environment, they areAdditionally, the Terrace room can accommodate
helping to minimise food miles which thereforeprivate dining parties for up to 16 people.
reduces the carbon footprint and slows down theThese are just a few restaurants that the city of
impact of global warming.Exeter has to offer, there are many more waiting to
Exeter Restaurantsbe discovered. If you are lucky enough to visit
There are a variety of excellent Exeter restaurantsExeter for a short break or a weekend getaway
to choose from which are dotted throughout the citythere are a variety of accommodation types to
and surrounding areas, from the coast through to thechoose from with the additional attractions,
countryside.abundance of activities, quaint coastal towns and
For a countryside location head to The Jack in thebeaches.